JP7837898B2 - Automated trading device, banknote handling method, and program - Google Patents

Description

This invention relates to an automated trading device, a method for handling banknotes, and a program.

Traditionally, automated trading systems that handle both new and old banknotes have been known.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes an automated transaction device that stores old and new banknotes together in two banknote storage cassettes, each containing banknotes of the same denomination. Deposit and withdrawal transactions are performed using one of the banknote storage cassettes until it is empty. When one banknote storage cassette is empty, the device calculates the ratio of new banknotes to the total number of banknotes withdrawn. If this ratio exceeds a certain threshold, the empty banknote storage cassette is designated as the old banknote collection cassette. Subsequent withdrawal transactions use the other banknote storage cassette, and deposit transactions involve storing old banknotes in the old banknote collection cassette and new banknotes in the other banknote storage cassette.

Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 2 describes an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) equipped with a banknote processing device that includes a first deposit/withdrawal cassette for storing new banknotes and a second deposit/withdrawal cassette for storing old banknotes. The device controls the banknote processing to prioritize the collection of banknotes stored in the second deposit/withdrawal cassette during banknote collection, and to prioritize the dispensing of banknotes stored in the first deposit/withdrawal cassette during banknote dispensing.

Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 3 describes an ATM control device for controlling an ATM that supports new banknotes. This device detects an operational mode for handling new and old banknotes that is appropriate for the current circulation volume of new banknotes, and switches the ATM's operational mode for handling new and old banknotes to the detected operational mode.

Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 4 describes an automated trading device that uses both new and old banknotes in parallel by switching the banknote operation mode according to the circulation ratio of new and old banknotes.

Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 5 describes a banknote processing device to be installed in an automated machine for depositing and withdrawing banknotes, comprising an identification means for separating new and old banknotes, a stacking means for storing the separated new banknotes, and an old banknote collection means for storing the separated old banknotes.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-014512 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-293770 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-339320 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-252941 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-213289

In automated banknote exchange machines that handle both new and old currency, it is desirable to prevent transaction interruptions and processing disruptions caused by the banknote storage becoming full. Furthermore, more efficient collection of old banknotes is also desired.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide an automated transaction device, a banknote handling method, and a program that can prevent transaction suspensions and processing interruptions caused by banknote storage becoming full, and that enable more efficient collection of old banknotes.

One aspect of the device comprises a first stacker for storing banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being preferentially stored; a second stacker for storing banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being preferentially stored; a collection cassette for storing collected old banknotes; a reject box for storing rejected banknotes; and a control unit for controlling the handling of banknotes. The control unit controls the handling of banknotes, in cases where the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of the same specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, by storing the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the second stacker in the second stacker and storing the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. This is an automated transaction device that, when old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the stacker and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination is to be carried out, controls the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to be moved to the collection cassette, and controls the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to be moved to the collection cassette, and if it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, controls the old banknotes to be moved to the collection cassette as much as can be stored in the collection cassette, and moves the remaining old banknotes to the reject box .

One aspect of the method is an automated trading device comprising: a first stacker for storing banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being preferentially stored; a second stacker for storing banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being preferentially stored; a collection cassette for storing collected old banknotes; and a reject box for storing rejected banknotes. When the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of the same specific denomination, and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, the device stores the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the second stacker, and stores the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker. This banknote handling method involves, when old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the stack and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, moving the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to the collection cassette, moving the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette, and if it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first and second stackers in the collection cassette, moving the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette to the collection cassette, and moving the remaining old banknotes to the reject box .

One aspect of the program is an automated trading device comprising: a first stacker for storing banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being preferentially stored; a second stacker for storing banknotes of the same specific denomination, with old banknotes being preferentially stored; a collection cassette for storing collected old banknotes; and a reject box for storing rejected banknotes. When the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of the same specific denomination, and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, the program stores the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the second stacker, and stores the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker . This program performs the following steps when old banknotes are included in the stored banknotes and when old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected: move the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to the collection cassette, move the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette, and if it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first and second stackers in the collection cassette, move the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the collection cassette to the collection cassette, and move the remaining old banknotes to the reject box .

According to this invention, it is possible to prevent transaction interruptions and processing disruptions caused by banknote storage becoming full, and to collect old banknotes more efficiently.

This figure illustrates the functional configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment. This figure illustrates the external configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment. This figure illustrates the hardware configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment. This diagram illustrates the schematic configuration of a banknote processing unit. This diagram illustrates the flow of banknotes when they are deposited into a banknote processing unit. This diagram illustrates the flow of banknotes during dispensing at the banknote processing unit. This is a flowchart illustrating the transaction processing flow. This flowchart illustrates the process for handling customers while they are waiting for a response. This flowchart illustrates the processing flow for cassettes F and R. This is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a deposit transaction. This is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a deposit transaction. This is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a withdrawal transaction. This is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a withdrawal transaction. This is a flowchart illustrating the process of collecting old banknotes. This is a flowchart illustrating the process of collecting old banknotes.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 illustrates the functional configuration of an automated trading system according to one embodiment.

The functional configuration of the automated trading device 1 illustrated in Figure 1 shows the functional configuration related to the banknote handling function of the automated trading device 1; the functional configurations of other functions of the automated trading device 1 are not shown. The banknote handling function is the function of handling new and old banknotes.

The automated trading device 1 illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a first stacker 2a, a second stacker 2b, a collection cassette 3, a reject box 4, and a control unit 5.

The first stacker 2a and the second stacker 2b are stackers that store banknotes of the same specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen bills). New banknotes are preferentially stored in the first stacker 2a, and old banknotes are preferentially stored in the second stacker 2b. The collection cassette 3 is a cassette that stores the old banknotes to be collected. The reject box 4 is a box that stores rejected banknotes. The control unit 5 controls the handling of banknotes.

The control unit 5, for example, if the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) and not all of these old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker 2b, controls the system to store the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in the second stacker 2b, and to store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker 2a.

Furthermore, the control unit 5, for example, if the deposited banknotes include new banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) and not all of the new banknotes can be stored in the first stacker 2a, controls the system to store the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in the first stacker 2a, and store the remaining new banknotes in the second stacker 2b.

Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the movement of old banknotes to the second stacker 2b if, for example, old banknotes are found among the banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a.

Furthermore, the control unit 5 controls the movement of new banknotes to the first stacker 2a, for example, when new banknotes are found among the banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b.

Furthermore, the control unit 5, for example, when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b and a specific denomination of banknotes (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) is to be dispensed, controls the second stacker 2b to dispense the new banknotes stored in it. It also controls the first stacker 2a to dispense any remaining new banknotes if the amount to be dispensed is insufficient with the dispensing of the new banknotes alone.

Furthermore, the control unit 5, for example, when old banknotes are included among the banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a and when old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) are to be collected, controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a to the collection cassette 3, and also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the collection cassette 3. Here, if it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker 2a and the second stacker 2b in the collection cassette 3, the control unit 5 controls the movement of the old banknotes that can fit into the collection cassette 3 to the collection cassette 3, and moves the remaining old banknotes to the reject box 4.

Furthermore, the control unit 5, for example, when new banknotes are included among the banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination (e.g., 10,000 yen notes) is performed, controls the movement of the new banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the first stacker 2a, and also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker 2b to the collection cassette 3.

With an automated transaction device 1 equipped with such banknote handling functions, it is possible to prevent transaction interruptions and processing disruptions that occur when the banknote storage area (for example, the first stacker 2a, the second stacker 2b, or the collection cassette 3) becomes full, and to collect old banknotes more efficiently. The automated transaction device 1 will be described in more detail below.

Figure 2 illustrates the external configuration of an automated trading device according to one embodiment.

The automated transaction device 1 illustrated in Figure 2 is an ATM installed, for example, in the branches of financial institutions such as banks or in convenience stores. This automated transaction device 1 includes a passbook insertion/discharge unit 11, a card insertion/discharge unit 12, a coin deposit/withdrawal unit 13, a banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14, and a display input unit 15.

The passbook insertion/discharge unit 11 accepts and returns passbooks. The card insertion/discharge unit 12 accepts and returns cards (such as cash cards) used for transactions. The card insertion/discharge unit 12 also dispenses receipts with transaction details printed on them. The coin deposit/withdrawal unit 13 accepts deposited coins and dispenses withdrawn coins. The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 accepts deposited banknotes and dispenses withdrawn banknotes. The display/input unit 15 displays various screens, such as transaction screens, and accepts input operations from customers, etc.

Figure 3 illustrates the hardware configuration of an automated trading system according to one embodiment.

The automated transaction device 1 illustrated in Figure 3 comprises a control unit 21, the aforementioned display input unit 15, a passbook processing unit 22, a card processing unit 23, a coin processing unit 24, and a banknote processing unit 25.

The control unit 21 comprises a processor 211, RAM (Random Access Memory) 212, a communication interface 213, a graphics processing unit 214, a storage device 215, and an input/output interface 216, all interconnected by a bus 217. Although not shown in the figures, the control unit 21 may also include an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) connected to the bus 217. In this case, the FPGA or ASIC may provide some of the functions of the control unit 21.

The processor 211 may be a single processor, a multi-processor, or a multi-core processor. The processor 211 controls various parts of the automated trading device 1 by executing various programs, such as OS (Operating System) programs and application programs, thereby controlling the overall operation of the automated trading device 1. Note that some functions of the processor 211 provide the functions of the control unit 5 described above.

RAM 212 is used to temporarily store parts of the program executed by the processor 211, or as working memory for the processor 211.

The communication interface 213 is connected to a network (not shown) and communicates with an external device (e.g., a host computer) (not shown) via this network.

The graphics processing unit 214 is connected to the display device 15a of the display input unit 15, and displays various screens, such as trading screens, on the display device 15a according to control signals from the processor 211.

The storage device 215 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and stores various programs executed by the processor 211, as well as various data necessary for program execution.

The input/output interface 216 is connected to the touch panel 15b of the display input unit 15, the passbook processing unit 22, the card processing unit 23, the coin processing unit 24, and the banknote processing unit 25, and performs signal input and output between them. The input/output interface 216 may also be further connected to a portable storage medium interface that enables writing and reading information to and from a portable storage medium.

The display input unit 15 is a touch panel display comprising a display device 15a and a touch panel 15b positioned on the display device 15a. The display device 15a is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and displays various screens such as trading screens. The touch panel 15b detects input operations to the touch panel 15b and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection result to the control unit 21.

The passbook processing unit 22 inserts and ejects passbooks from the passbook insertion/ejection unit 11. It also reads information recorded on the magnetic stripe of the inserted passbook and performs passbook entries, etc.

The card processing unit 23 takes in the card received by the card insertion/discharge unit 12 and discharges the card from the card insertion/discharge unit 12. It also reads and writes information to the magnetic stripe and IC chip of the card. Furthermore, the card processing unit 23 prints the transaction details onto a receipt and discharges it from the card insertion/discharge unit 12.

The coin processing unit 24 performs coin identification and storage. It also deposits and withdraws coins from the coin deposit/withdrawal unit 13. The banknote processing unit 25 performs banknote identification and storage. It also deposits and withdraws banknotes from the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14.

Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of a banknote processing unit.

The banknote processing unit 25 illustrated in Figure 4 comprises the banknote deposit/discharge section 14, temporary holding section 251, authentication section 252, stacker A 253a, stacker B 253b, stacker C 253c, stacker D 253d, cassette F 254f, cassette R 254r, operational reject box A (operational RJ-A) 255a, and operational reject box B (operational RJ-B) 255b, and a transport path for transporting banknotes between these sections.

The temporary holding section 251 is a storage compartment where deposited banknotes are temporarily stored.

The identification unit 252 identifies the authenticity, denomination, age, and condition of banknotes.

Stackers A253a and B253b are designed to hold banknotes of the 10,000 yen denomination. However, stacker A253a prioritizes the storage of new 10,000 yen banknotes, while stacker B253b prioritizes the storage of older 10,000 yen banknotes.

Stacker C253c and Stacker D253d are stackers that hold 1,000-denomination banknotes. However, Stacker C253c preferentially stores new 1,000-denomination banknotes, while Stacker D253d preferentially stores older 1,000-denomination banknotes.

Cassettes F254f and R254r are cassettes for storing collected banknotes. However, cassette F254f has a lower priority for storing collected banknotes, while cassette R254r has a higher priority for storing collected banknotes. Furthermore, cassettes F254f and R254r are also cassettes for storing (loading) replenishment banknotes. However, cassette F254f has a higher priority for storing replenishment banknotes, while cassette R254r has a lower priority for storing replenishment banknotes.

Rejection boxes A255a and B255b are boxes where rejected banknotes during operation are stored (collected).

Furthermore, stackers A253a and B253b, or stackers C253c and D253d, provide the functions of the first stacker 2a and second stacker 2b described above. Cassette F254f or cassette R254r provides the function of the recovery cassette 3 described above. Operational reject box A255a or operational reject box B255b provides the function of the reject box 4 described above.

Figure 5 illustrates the flow of banknotes during deposit at the banknote processing unit.

In the banknote flow illustrated in Figure 5, the deposited banknotes received at the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 are first transported from the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 to the authentication unit 252, as indicated by the dotted arrows, where they undergo authentication (primary authentication). After authentication, they are then transported to the temporary holding unit 251. The deposited banknotes transported to the temporary holding unit 251 are then transported back to the authentication unit 252, as indicated by the solid arrows, where they undergo authentication again. Depending on the authentication results, they are then transported to one or more of the following for storage: stacker A 253a, stacker B 253b, stacker C 253c, stacker D 253d, operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a, operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b, cassette F 254f, and cassette R 254r.

Figure 6 illustrates the flow of banknotes during dispensing at the banknote processing unit.

In the banknote flow during dispensing illustrated in Figure 6, as indicated by the solid arrows, the dispensed banknotes from one or more of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, and D253d are transported to the authentication unit 252 for authentication, and then transported to the banknote deposit/dispensing unit 14 for discharge.

Next, we will explain the processes performed by the automated transaction device 1 using Figures 7 to 12B. Here, we will focus on the processes related to the banknote handling function of the automated transaction device 1. Therefore, explanations of common transaction processes such as card insertion and ejection, and PIN entry will be omitted.

Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1, banknote storage information, such as the number of banknotes, denominations, age (new or old), and storage order, stored in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A255a, and operation reject box B255b, is managed by the control unit 21 (processor 211). In this case, the banknote storage information is stored, for example, in the storage device 215. This makes it possible to determine, for example, whether old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a, what number the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a are, whether new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, and what number the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b are, based on the banknote storage information. Furthermore, this determination may also be performed by examining the stored banknotes each time using the identification unit 252, without using the banknote storage information.

Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating the transaction processing flow. Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating the customer waiting processing flow. Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow for cassettes F and R. Figures 10A and 10B are flowcharts illustrating the deposit transaction processing flow. Figures 11A and 11B are flowcharts illustrating the withdrawal transaction processing flow. Figures 12A and 12B are flowcharts illustrating the old banknote collection processing flow. Note that these processes are also performed by the processor 211 executing a program.

In the transaction process illustrated in Figure 7, the automated trading device 1 first determines whether or not a customer is waiting (S101). For example, if the presence of a customer is not detected within the operating range of the automated trading device 1 by a sensor (not shown) provided by the automated trading device 1, it is determined that a customer is waiting. If the presence of a customer is detected, it is determined that a customer is not waiting.

If the result of S101 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the customer waiting process described later using Figure 8 (S102). Once the customer waiting process is complete, the process returns to S101.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S101 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not a deposit transaction has started (S103). In this determination, for example, if a deposit transaction is selected by the customer on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that a deposit transaction has started; otherwise, it is determined that a deposit transaction has not started.

If the result of the determination in S103 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the deposit transaction processing described later using Figures 10A and 10B (S104). Once the deposit transaction processing is complete, the process returns to S101.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S103 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not a withdrawal transaction has started (S105). In this determination, for example, if a withdrawal transaction is selected by the customer on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that a withdrawal transaction has started; otherwise, it is determined that a withdrawal transaction has not started.

If the result of the determination in S105 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the withdrawal transaction processing described later using Figures 11A and 11B (S106). Once the withdrawal transaction processing is complete, the process returns to S101.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S105 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not another transaction (a transaction other than a deposit transaction or a withdrawal transaction) has started (S107). In this determination, for example, if the customer selects another transaction (e.g., passbook entry) on the transaction selection screen displayed on the display input unit 15, it is determined that another transaction has started; otherwise, it is determined that no other transaction has started. In the case of transactions such as cash transfers, the aforementioned deposit transaction processing (S104) and withdrawal transaction processing (S105) are performed to deposit the funds into the recipient's account and pay change to the customer.

If the result of the determination in S107 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs transaction processing (other transaction processing) according to other transactions (S108). Then, once the other transaction processing is completed, the process returns to S101.

On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S107 is NO, the process returns to S101.

In the customer waiting process in S102, the process illustrated in Figure 8 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figure 8, the automated trading device 1 first determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a (S201).

If the result of the determination in S201 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a, which need to be temporarily moved in order to move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b, can be temporarily moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) (S202). Here, it is assumed that the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a need to be temporarily moved in order to move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b. In this determination, it is determined that the new banknotes needing temporary storage can be temporarily moved if there is sufficient empty space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and that they cannot be temporarily moved if there is no such empty space in the temporary storage location.

If the result of the determination in S202 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a can be stored in stacker B253b (S203). In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a can be stored if there is sufficient free space in stacker B253b; otherwise, it is determined that they cannot be stored.

If the result of the determination in S203 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker A253a, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r), and moves the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b (S204).

After S204, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes, which were moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) in S204, to the stacker A253a (S205).

On the other hand, if the result of S201, S202, or S203 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not new banknotes are stored in the stacker B253b (S206).

If the result of the determination in S206 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b, which need to be temporarily moved to stacker A253a in order to transfer the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b, can be temporarily moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) (S207). Here, it is assumed that the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b need to be temporarily moved in order to transfer the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a. In this determination, it is determined that the old banknotes can be temporarily moved if there is sufficient empty space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and that they cannot be temporarily moved if there is no such empty space in the temporary storage location.

If the result of the determination in S207 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b can be stored in stacker A253a (S208). In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be stored if there is sufficient free space in stacker A253a to accommodate the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b, and that they cannot be stored if there is no such free space in stacker A253a.

If the result of the determination in S208 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker B253b, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to stacker A253a (S209).

After S209, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that were moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) in S209 to stacker B253b (S210).

Furthermore, the processes S201 to S210 are also processes applied to stackers A253a and B253b (hereinafter referred to as "process A").

If the result of the determination in S207 or S208 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs processing on stackers C253c and D253d (hereinafter referred to as "process B") (S211). In process B, the same processing as in process A (S201 to S210) is performed, with "stacker A253a" and "stacker B253b" being replaced with "stacker C253c" and "stacker D253d".

If the result of the determination in S206 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing on cassettes F254f and R254r, as described later, using Figure 9 (S212).

Upon completion of processing S205, S210, S211, or S212, the automated transaction device 1 terminates the customer waiting process illustrated in Figure 8. If banknotes are moved during the customer waiting process, the banknote storage information is updated accordingly.

According to the customer waiting process illustrated in Figure 8, for example, if old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker A253a, those old banknotes will be moved to stacker B253b. Similarly, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b, those new banknotes will be moved to stacker A253a.

In the processing of cassettes F254f and R254r in S212, the processing illustrated in Figure 9 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figure 9, the automated transaction device 1 first determines whether or not banknotes are stored in cassette F254f (S301).

If the result of the judgment in S301 is YES, the automatic transaction device 1 moves the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in cassette F254f to stacker A253a, the old 10,000 yen banknotes to stacker B253b, the new 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker C253c, and the old 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker D253d (S302). However, if any stacker becomes full during the movement of banknotes, the movement of banknotes is interrupted.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S301 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not banknotes are stored in cassette R254r (S303).

If the result of the determination in S303 is YES, the automatic transaction device 1 moves the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in cassette R254r to stacker A253a, the old 10,000 yen banknotes to stacker B253b, the new 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker C253c, and the old 1,000 yen banknotes to stacker D253d (S304). However, if any stacker becomes full during the movement of banknotes, the movement of banknotes is interrupted.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S303 is NO, or if the processing in S302 or S304 is completed, the automated trading device 1 terminates processing for cassettes F254f and R254r as illustrated in Figure 9.

In the deposit transaction processing of S104 (see Figure 7), the processes illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B are performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B, the automated transaction device 1 first authenticates the deposited banknotes received by the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 using the authentication unit 252, and then moves them to the temporary holding unit 251 (S401).

After S401, the automated transaction device 1 retains information about the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 as a result of the processing in S401 (hereinafter referred to as "temporary holding unit banknote storage information") (S402). The temporary holding unit banknote storage information is information based on the results of the identification in S401, and includes information about the number of banknotes, denominations, age (new or old), and storage order of the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 as a result of the processing in S401. This allows, for example, the system to determine whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of 10,000 yen bills, or only new banknotes, etc., based on the temporary holding unit banknote storage information. Such temporary holding unit banknote storage information is stored, for example, in the RAM 212.

After S402, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist solely of 10,000 yen bills (S403).

If the result of the determination in S403 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are all new banknotes (S404).

If the result of the determination in S404 is YES, the automatic transaction device 1 determines whether all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen stored in the temporary holding unit 251 can be stored in the stacker A253a (S405). In this determination, it is determined that storage is possible if there is sufficient free space in the stacker A253a to accommodate all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen stored in the temporary holding unit 251, and that storage is not possible if there is no such free space in the stacker A253a.

If the result of the determination in S405 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves all of the new banknotes (10,000 yen bills) stored in the temporary holding unit 251 to the stacker A253a (S406).

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S405 is NO, the automatic trading device 1 determines whether all of the new banknotes of 10,000 yen that cannot be stored in stacker A253a can be stored in one or more of the following: stacker B253b, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a, and operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S407). In this determination, it is determined that storage is possible if there is enough free space to store all of the banknotes that cannot be stored in stacker A253a in one or more of the following: stacker B253b, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A255a, and operation reject box B255b. If there is not enough free space in one or more of these, it is determined that storage is not possible.

If the result of the determination in S407 is YES, the automatic transaction device 1 moves only the amount of new banknotes (10,000 yen bills) stored in the temporary holding unit 251 that can be stored in the stacker A253a to the stacker A253a (S408).

After S408, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a can be stored in stacker B253b (S409). In this determination, if there is sufficient free space in stacker B253b to store all of the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a, it is determined that storage is possible. If there is no such free space in stacker B253b, it is determined that storage is not possible.

If the result of the determination in S409 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in stacker A253a to stacker B253b (S410).

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S409 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion of the amount that could not be stored in stacker A253a that can be stored in stacker B253b to stacker B253b (S411).

After S411, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b can be stored in cassette F254f (S412). In this determination, it is determined that storage is possible if there is sufficient free space in cassette F254f to accommodate all of the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b; otherwise, it is determined that storage is not possible.

If the result of the S412 determination is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in stacker B253b to cassette F254f (S413).

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S412 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion of the amount that could not be stored in stacker B253b that can be stored in cassette F254f to cassette F254f (S414).

After S414, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the items that could not be stored in cassette F254f can be stored in cassette R254r (S415). In this determination, it is determined that storage is possible if there is sufficient free space in cassette R254r to accommodate all of the items that could not be stored in cassette F254f, and that storage is not possible if there is no such free space in cassette R254r.

If the result of the judgment in S415 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the remaining data that could not be stored in cassette F254f to cassette R254r (S416).

On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S415 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves only the portion of the amount that could not be stored in cassette F254f that can be stored in cassette R254r to cassette R254r (S417).

After S417, the automated trading device 1 determines whether all of the data that could not be stored in cassette R254r can be stored in the operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a (S418). In this determination, if there is sufficient free space in the operation reject box A255a to store all of the data that could not be stored in cassette R254r, it is determined that storage is possible. If there is no such free space in the operation reject box A255a, it is determined that storage is not possible.

If the result of the judgment in S418 is YES, the automated trading device 1 moves all the remaining data that could not be stored in cassette R254r to the operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a (S419).

On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S418 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves all the items that could not be stored in cassette R254r to the operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S420).

If the result of the determination in S407 is NO, the automated trading device 1 returns the deposited banknotes to the customer in order to interrupt the deposit transaction (S421). Specifically, the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251, which are the deposited banknotes, are moved to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 and then discharged from the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14. At this time, the automated trading device 1 may also display a guidance screen on the display input unit 15 prompting the customer to perform a deposit transaction using another automated trading device 1.

Furthermore, the processing in S405 to S421 also applies to the case where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of new banknotes of 10,000 yen (hereinafter referred to as "process C").

If the result of the determination in S404 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are all old banknotes (S422).

If the result of the determination in S422 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for cases where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of old banknotes of 10,000 yen (hereinafter referred to as "process D") (S423). In process D, the same processing as in process C (S405 to S421) is performed after replacing "new banknotes," "old banknotes," "stacker A253a," and "stacker B253b" with "old banknotes," "new banknotes," "stacker B253b," and "stacker A253a."

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S422 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for cases where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are a mixture of new and old 10,000 yen banknotes (hereinafter referred to as "process E") (S424). In process E, the new 10,000 yen banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are processed in the same way as in process C (S405 to S421), and the old 10,000 yen banknotes are processed in the same way as in process D (S423).

Furthermore, the processing in S404 to S424 also applies to the case where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of 10,000 yen bills (hereinafter referred to as "process F").

If the result of the determination in S403 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 consist only of 1,000-note bills (S425).

If the result of the determination in S425 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for the case where only 1,000-yen banknotes are stored in the temporary holding unit 251 (hereinafter referred to as "process G") (S426). In process G, the same processing as in process F (S404 to S424) is performed after replacing "10,000-yen banknotes," "stacker A253a," and "stacker B253b" with "1,000-yen banknotes," "stacker C253c," and "stacker D253d."

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S425 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 performs the processing for cases where the banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are a mixture of 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen notes (hereinafter referred to as "process H") (S427). In process H, the 10,000 yen banknotes stored in the temporary holding unit 251 are processed in the same way as in process F (S404 to S424), and the 1,000 yen banknotes are processed in the same way as in process G (S426).

After steps S406, S410, S413, S416, S419, S420, S421, S423, S424, S426, or S427, the automated transaction device 1 updates the banknote storage information (S428). This update, for example, updates the information such as the number of banknotes, their age, denominations, and storage order in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, cassette R254r, operation reject box A255a, and operation reject box B255b to the latest information.

Upon completion of the process in S428, the automated trading device 1 terminates the deposit transaction process illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B.

According to the deposit transaction processing illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B, for example, if the deposit includes new banknotes of 10,000 yen or more, and not all of these new banknotes can be stored in stacker A253a, then the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in stacker A253a will be stored in stacker A253a, and the remaining new banknotes will be stored in stacker B253b. Therefore, transaction suspensions or processing interruptions due to stacker A253a becoming full can be prevented. Similarly, if the deposit includes old banknotes of 10,000 yen or more, and not all of these old banknotes can be stored in stacker B253b, then the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in stacker B253b will be stored in stacker B253b, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in stacker A253a. Therefore, transaction suspensions or processing interruptions due to stacker B253b becoming full can be prevented.

In the withdrawal transaction processing at S106 (see Figure 7), the processes illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B are performed. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B, the automated trading device 1 first prompts the customer to input the withdrawal amount (S501). Here, for example, the amount input screen prompting the customer to input the withdrawal amount is displayed on the display input unit 15, thereby prompting the customer to enter the amount.

When the customer enters the withdrawal amount, the automated trading device 1 determines, based on the entered withdrawal amount, whether the withdrawal is limited to 10,000 yen bills (S502).

If the result of S502 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b (S503).

If the result of the determination in S503 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is necessary to temporarily remove the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b (S504). If no old banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, the result of the determination in S504 is NO and the transaction is processed.

If the result of the determination in S504 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 (S505). However, if the amount of new banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the device moves the new banknotes up to the withdrawal amount to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S504 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is possible to temporarily move the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b, which need to be temporarily set aside in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) (S506). In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be temporarily set aside if there is sufficient empty space in the temporary storage location to accommodate them, and that they cannot be temporarily set aside if there is no such empty space in the temporary storage location.

If the result of the determination in S506 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker B253b, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 (S507). However, if the amount of new banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the device moves the new banknotes up to the withdrawal amount to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S506 is NO, the automated trading device 1 moves the banknotes stored in stacker B253b to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 (S508). However, if the amount of banknotes stored in stacker B253b is greater than the withdrawal amount, the banknotes up to the withdrawal amount are moved to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14. Note that the banknotes moved to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 in S508 are either old banknotes or a mixture of old and new banknotes.

After steps S505, S507, or S508, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether the amount of banknotes moved to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 has reached the withdrawal amount (S509).

If the result of the determination in S509 is NO, or if the result of the determination in S503 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is necessary to temporarily remove the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a (S510). If no old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a, the result of the determination in S510 is NO and the transaction is processed accordingly.

If the result of the determination in S510 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in the stacker A253a to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S511).

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S510 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether it is possible to temporarily move the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a, which need to be temporarily set aside in order to move the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r) (S512). In this determination, it is determined that the banknotes can be temporarily set aside if there is sufficient free space in the temporary storage location to accommodate the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, and that they cannot be temporarily set aside if there is no such free space in the temporary storage location.

If the result of the determination in S512 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that need to be temporarily set aside, which are stored in stacker A253a, to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f and/or cassette R254r), and moves the new banknotes stored in stacker A253a to the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S513).

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S512 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 moves the banknotes stored in the stacker A253a to the banknote deposit/withdrawal section 14 until the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote deposit/withdrawal section 14 reaches the withdrawal amount (S514). In this case, the banknotes moved to the banknote deposit/withdrawal section 14 will be old banknotes, or a mixture of old and new banknotes.

Note that the processing in S503 to S514 is for cases where the only denomination available for withdrawal is 10,000 yen bills (hereinafter referred to as "Process H").

If the result of S502 is NO, the automated trading device 1 determines, based on the entered withdrawal amount, whether the withdrawal target denomination is only 1,000-note bills (S515).

If the result of the judgment in S515 is YES, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing for the case where the only denomination to be withdrawn is 1,000-note bills (hereinafter referred to as "Process I") (S516). In Process I, the same processing as in Process H (S503 to S514) is performed, after replacing "Stacker A253a" and "Stacker B253b" with "Stacker C253c" and "Stacker D253d".

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S515 is NO, the automated trading device 1 performs the processing for cases where the denominations to be withdrawn are a mixture of 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills (hereinafter referred to as "process J") (S517). In process J, the 10,000 yen bills are processed in the same way as in process H (S503 to S514), and the 1,000 yen bills are processed in the same way as in process I (S516).

If the result of the determination in S509 is YES, or after S511, S513, S514, S516, or S517, the automated transaction device 1 dispenses the banknotes (disbursed banknotes) stored in the banknote deposit/disbursement section 14 to the customer (S518).

After S518, the automated transaction device 1 updates the banknote storage information (S519). This update, for example, updates the information such as the number of banknotes, their age, denominations, and storage order in each of the stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, and cassette R254r to the latest information.

Upon completion of the process in S519, the automated trading device 1 terminates the withdrawal transaction process illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B.

According to the withdrawal transaction processing illustrated in Figures 11A and 11B, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b and a 10,000 yen note is to be withdrawn, the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b will be withdrawn. Furthermore, if the withdrawal of these new banknotes alone does not reach the withdrawal amount, the remaining new banknotes will be withdrawn from stacker A253a.

The automated trading device 1 also performs the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B. The old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B is the process of collecting old banknotes of 10,000 yen. Specifically, as illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, the automated trading device 1 first displays an empty cassette FR loading guidance screen on the display input unit 15, prompting the operator to load empty cassettes F254f and R254r into the automated trading device 1 (S601).

After S601, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the execute key or the interrupt key was pressed on the empty cassette FR loading guidance screen (S602).

If the result of the determination in S602 is an execution key, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not empty cassettes F254f and R254r have been loaded into the automated trading device 1 (S603). If empty cassettes F254f and R254r are loaded, for example, the previously loaded cassettes F254f and R254r are collected by an employee.

If the result of S603 is NO, the process returns to S601.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S603 is YES, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker A253a (S604).

If the result of the determination in S604 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a to cassette R254r (S605). If temporary removal of new banknotes stored in stacker A253a is necessary for this movement, those new banknotes are moved to the temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

After S605, or if the result of S604 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not old banknotes are stored in stacker B253b (S606).

If the result of the S606 determination is YES, the automated transaction device 1 begins moving the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b to cassette R254r (S607). If it is necessary to move new banknotes stored in stacker B253b for this purpose, those new banknotes are moved to stacker A253a. However, if stacker A253a becomes full during this movement of new banknotes, the remaining new banknotes are moved to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

After S607, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether cassette R254r is full while the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b are being moved (S608).

If the result of the determination in S608 is YES, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b that cannot be stored in cassette R254r can be stored in operational rejection box A (operation RJ-A) 255a and/or operational rejection box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S609). In this determination, if there is sufficient free space in operational rejection box A255a and/or operational rejection box B255b to store the old banknotes that cannot be stored in cassette R254r, it is determined that storage is possible; otherwise, it is determined that storage is not possible.

If the result of the determination in S609 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the old banknotes that cannot be stored in cassette R254r to operation reject box A (operation RJ-A) 255a and/or operation reject box B (operation RJ-B) 255b (S610).

On the other hand, if the result of the judgment in S609 is NO, the automated trading device 1 displays an empty cassette R loading guidance screen on the display input unit 15, prompting the operator to load an empty cassette R254r into the automated trading device 1 (S611).

After S611, the automated trading device 1 determines whether the execute key or the interrupt key was pressed on the empty cassette R loading guidance screen (S612).

If the result of the determination in S612 is an execution key, the automated trading device 1 determines whether or not an empty cassette R254r has been loaded into the automated trading device 1 (S613). If an empty cassette R254r is loaded, for example, any previously loaded cassette R254r will be collected by an employee.

If the result of S613 is NO, the process returns to S611; if it is YES, the process returns to S604.

If the result of S602 is a "suspend key", if the result of S606 is "NO", if the result of S608 is "NO", if the result of S612 is a "suspend key", or after S610, the automated transaction device 1 determines whether or not there are new banknotes stored in the temporary storage area (cassette F254f) (S614).

If the result of the determination in S614 is YES, the automated transaction device 1 moves the new banknotes stored in the temporary storage area (cassette F254f) to the stacker A253a (S615).

When the process in S615 is completed, or if the result of the determination in S614 is NO, the automated transaction device 1 terminates the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B. If banknotes are moved during the old banknote collection process, the banknote storage information is updated accordingly.

According to the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, for example, if old banknotes are included among the banknotes stored in stacker A253a and old banknotes of 10,000 yen are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in stacker A253a are moved to cassette R254r, and the old banknotes stored in stacker B253b are also moved to cassette R254r. Therefore, more efficient old banknote collection becomes possible. Furthermore, if, for example, not all of the old banknotes stored in stackers A253a and B253b can be stored in cassette R254r, the portion of the old banknotes that can fit in cassette R254r is moved to cassette R254r, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the operational reject box A255a. Therefore, processing interruptions due to cassette R254r becoming full can be prevented.

The old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B was for collecting old 10,000 yen banknotes, but the process for collecting old 1,000 yen banknotes can be carried out in the same manner. In this case, the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B is performed by replacing "Stacker A253a" and "Stacker B253b" with "Stacker C253c" and "Stacker D253d," respectively, and then performing the same process as the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B.

Furthermore, in the old banknote collection process illustrated in Figures 12A and 12B, if new banknotes are stored in stacker B253b, all of the new banknotes stored in stacker B253b may be moved to stacker A253a. This ensures that, for example, if new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in stacker B253b and old banknotes of 10,000 yen are collected, the new banknotes in stacker B253b are moved to stacker A253a, and the old banknotes in stacker B253b are moved to cassette R254r. Also, if stacker A253a becomes full during this transfer of new banknotes, the remaining new banknotes may be moved to a temporary storage location (cassette F254f).

As described above, this embodiment prevents transaction interruptions and processing disruptions that occur when the banknote storage areas (for example, stackers A253a, B253b, C253c, D253d, cassette F254f, and cassette R254r) become full, and enables more efficient collection of old banknotes.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various improvements and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Automatic transaction device 2a First stacker 2b Second stacker 3 Collection cassette 4 Reject box 5 Control unit 11 Passbook insertion/discharge unit 12 Card insertion/discharge unit 13 Coin deposit/withdrawal unit 14 Banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 15 Display input unit 15a Display device 15b Touch panel 21 Control unit 22 Passbook processing unit 23 Card processing unit 24 Coin processing unit 25 Banknote processing unit 211 Processor 212 RAM
213 Communication interface 214 Graphics processing unit 215 Storage device 216 Input/output interface 217 Bus 251 Temporary holding unit 252 Identification unit 253a Stacker A
253b Stacker B
253c Stacker C
253d Stacker D
254f Cassette F
254r Cassette R
255a Operation Reject Box A (Operation RJ-A)
255b Operation Reject Box B (Operation RJ-B)

Claims (8)

The first stacker stores banknotes of a specific denomination, with new banknotes being stored preferentially.
A second stacker in which banknotes of the aforementioned specific denominations are stored, with older banknotes being stored preferentially,
A collection cassette in which the old banknotes to be collected are stored,
A reject box where rejected banknotes are stored,
A control unit that controls the handling of banknotes,
Equipped with,
The control unit, when the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, controls the system to store the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker in the second stacker, and to store the remaining old banknotes in the first stacker.
The control unit controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker to the collection cassette when old banknotes of a specific denomination are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and when the collection of old banknotes of a specific denomination is to be performed, and also controls the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette.
The control unit, when it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, controls the system to move the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette into the collection cassette, and to move the remaining old banknotes into the reject box.
An automated trading device characterized by the following features. The control unit, when the deposited banknotes include new banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the new banknotes can be stored in the first stacker, controls the system to store the portion of the new banknotes that can fit in the first stacker in the first stacker, and to store the remaining new banknotes in the second stacker.
The automated trading device according to feature 1. The control unit controls the movement of old banknotes to the second stacker if old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker.
The automated trading device according to feature 1. The control unit controls the movement of new banknotes to the first stacker when new banknotes are found among the banknotes stored in the second stacker.
The automated trading device according to feature 2. The control unit controls the second stacker to dispense the new banknotes stored therein when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored therein and when a specific denomination of banknotes is to be dispensed, and also controls the first stacker to dispense any remaining new banknotes if the amount to be dispensed is insufficient with the dispensing of the new banknotes alone.
The automated trading device according to feature 2. The control unit controls the movement of the new banknotes stored in the second stacker to the first stacker and the movement of the old banknotes stored in the second stacker to the collection cassette when new banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the second stacker and when old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected.
An automated trading device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the features described herein. An automated trading device comprising: a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination and preferentially stores new banknotes; a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination and preferentially stores old banknotes; a collection cassette that stores collected old banknotes; and a reject box that stores rejected banknotes ,
If the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, then the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker will be stored in the second stacker, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in the first stacker.
If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette.
If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, the amount of old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box.
A method for handling banknotes characterized by the following features. An automated banking device comprising: a first stacker that stores banknotes of a specific denomination and preferentially stores new banknotes; a second stacker that stores banknotes of the same specific denomination and preferentially stores old banknotes; a collection cassette that stores the old banknotes to be collected; and a reject box that stores rejected banknotes ,
If the deposited banknotes include old banknotes of a specific denomination and not all of the old banknotes can be stored in the second stacker, then the portion of the old banknotes that can be stored in the second stacker will be stored in the second stacker, and the remaining old banknotes will be stored in the first stacker.
If old banknotes are included in the banknotes stored in the first stacker and old banknotes of a specific denomination are to be collected, the old banknotes stored in the first stacker are moved to the collection cassette, and the old banknotes stored in the second stacker are moved to the collection cassette.
If it is not possible to store all of the old banknotes stored in the first stacker and the second stacker in the collection cassette, the amount of old banknotes that can be stored in the collection cassette is moved to the collection cassette, and the remaining old banknotes are moved to the reject box.
A program characterized by executing the following process.