JPH063622B2 - A marking instruction device for a paper sheet counting machine having a different ticket discrimination function - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION "Industrial field of application" The present invention relates to a paper sheet counting machine, and in particular, counting bills such as banknotes and lottery tickets, checks, etc. (hereinafter, bills, non-banknotes). Is generally referred to as a paper sheet), and relates to a marking instruction device of a paper sheet counting machine that counts these paper sheets and then performs a marking for confirmation on the band seal.

“Prior Art” Conventionally, as a bill counting machine of this type, the applicant of the present invention has disclosed Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
The "banknote counter" shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-83987 is already provided.

This bill counting machine is a device for sucking and flipping the bundled bills one by one by the vacuum pressure in the suction shaft that rotates while revolving, and counting the bills, and the counting result is a preset number of sheets. When it is determined that the total number of banknotes does not include different types of banknotes, the banding of the banknote bundle is stamped for confirmation.

"Problems to be Solved by the Invention" In a bill counting machine of this type, as shown in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 53-85470, counting is performed only by counting the number of bills attached to a holder. Mode,
A check mode that counts all the number of banknotes loaded in the holder and determines whether they match the preset number set, and a count mode that counts the number of banknotes loaded in the holder and matches the preset number At that time, a batch mode in which the counting operation is stopped and taken out, and a stamping mode in which all the number of banknotes loaded in the holder are counted and the stamping is performed when the number of banknotes matches the preset number, are provided.
The counting process was performed after selecting one of the modes.

Then, after that, the banknote counter for judging the presence or absence of different kinds of bills has been developed, and as it is used, the presence or absence of different kinds of bills is also judged, and the presence or absence of a predetermined number of bills is also judged to perform marking. As a result, a machine with high accuracy can be provided, but the addition of a different ticket detection mode to the above four operation modes broadens the range of mode selection and makes mode selection complicated. , Or it is easier to make a mistake in setting.

Therefore, originally, since the number of sheets is checked and stamped at the same time when different types of tickets are detected, the counting process should be performed by simultaneously selecting the different types of ticket detection mode and the stamping mode, but by mistake, only the stamping mode is selected. Then, the counting process is performed, only the number of sheets is checked, and the problem that the mixture of different kinds of tickets cannot be confirmed is left.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a paper sheet counting machine in which when a stamping mode is designated, a different ticket detection mode is automatically selected. .

Further, as another purpose, in the paper sheet counting machine thus configured, when counting bills other than bills, for example, lottery tickets, checks, securities, office documents, etc., it is not always necessary to detect different types of bills. Since it is not necessary to perform the processing that has been performed, even if the different ticket detection mode is automatically selected by specifying the marking mode as described above, the different ticket detection is performed only once or within a predetermined time. (EN) Provided is a paper sheet counting machine capable of counting processing in a state in which a selection of a detection mode is released.

[Means for Solving Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a paper sheet counting machine for adsorbing paper sheets loaded in a holder to a suction shaft and counting them one by one while turning them one by one. , A marking function that stamps a band when the counting result of paper sheets matches the preset number of sheets, and a surface pattern is read from the surface of the paper sheet, and this surface pattern is used as pre-stored reference data. By comparison, a different ticket detection function for determining whether or not this paper sheet is a different paper sheet other than the counting paper sheet, and an ON designation that enables the operation of the marking function, or the marking function. Selection means for designating any of the OFF designations that disable the action of the above, and an ON designation that enables the operation of the foreign ticket detection function, or an OFF that disables the operation of the foreign ticket detection function. No designation When the second selection means for designating one of them and the ON designation enabling the operation of the marking function are selected by the first selection means, regardless of the designation state of the second selection means. Instead, it is provided with designation control means for automatically selecting the ON designation that enables the operation of the different ticket detection function.

[Operation] According to the present invention, when the ON designation that enables the operation of the marking function is selected by the first selecting means, either the ON designation or the OFF designation of the operation of the different ticket detection function is designated. The designation mode means for automatically selecting the ON designation that enables the operation of the different ticket detection function regardless of the designation state of the second selection means for It is possible to avoid the trouble that the counting process is performed only by selecting only the number of sheets and checking the number of sheets, and the counting is completed without confirming the mixing of different types of tickets.

Further, in the present invention, for example, for the above-mentioned designation control means,
When the OFF designation of the second selecting means is selected, the operation of the different ticket detecting function is disabled only for one counting process or within a predetermined time, for example, a lottery ticket, Non-banknotes such as securities are OF
When counting and imprinting the bills in the F designated state and subsequently trying to count and imprint bills, the different-floor discriminating function is OF
Since it switches from F to ON, the different ticket discrimination function is O
It is possible to prevent the bills from being counted in the FF state.

"Example" The present invention will be described below based on an example shown in Figs. 1 to 10.

First, the structure of the banknote counter mechanism will be described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3. In this counter mechanism, the banknote S is placed on the holder 1 and the holder 1 is horizontally swung about the axis 2 1 is moved to the counting position shown by the solid line or the standby position shown by the chain line in FIG. 1, and when the holder 1 is at the counting position, the rotary cylinder 3 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. Meanwhile, the suction shaft 5 on the rotary cylinder 3 is rotated clockwise about the shaft 6 and a vacuum pressure is applied to the suction shaft 5 to count the banknotes S on the holder 1 one by one while counting. At the same time, it has a basic configuration in which the reflected light of a light beam applied to the surface of the banknote S from a light projector to be described later is read by a light receiver to identify the banknote.

The holder 1 is provided with a base plate 1a that supports the banknotes S from the back side (the shaft opposite to the suction shaft 5), and the surface 1b of the base plate 1a is formed in black so that the reflected light level becomes low. .

The rotary cylinder 3 and the shafts 4 and 6 of the suction shaft 5 are formed in a hollow shape as shown in FIG. 3, and are connected to a suction port 9 of a vacuum pump 8 via a suction pipe line 7. The vacuum pressure of the vacuum pump 8 is used for the bill S through the opening 10 provided in a part of the outer circumference of the suction shaft 5, so that the bill S is sucked onto the suction shaft 5. .
Further, a pressure sensor 11 is provided in the middle of the suction pipe line 7, and the pressure sensor 11 allows the suction pipe line 7 to operate.
It is adapted to detect whether or not the vacuum pressure in the inside has risen to the extent that a bill can be adsorbed.

On the other hand, an exhaust pipe line 13 is connected to the exhaust port 12 of the vacuum pump 8, and exhaust air is blown to the side surface of the banknote S at the tip of the exhaust pipe line 13 so that the banknotes S can be easily separated from each other. An exhaust nozzle 14 is provided to prevent the noise from being generated from the exhaust nozzle 14 by switching the exhaust to the discharge port 15 in the middle of the exhaust pipe 13 when bills are not counted. A solenoid valve 16 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a pair of position regulating pieces 5a is fixed to each of the suction shafts 5.
The position regulating piece 5a is provided so as to project from the side surface of the suction shaft 5 and sandwich the opening 10 of the suction shaft 5 therebetween, and the outside air is sucked from the opening 10 to the suction shaft 5. When a bill is adsorbed, it supports the bill from the side,
The bills are prevented from falling or bending. Then, the position regulating piece 5a thus holds the banknotes that have been suction-separated by the suction shaft 5 to maintain a standing state, thereby detecting whether or not they are double-fed (the banknotes are suction-separated in FIG. 1). The bill is positioned at the position Sa).

A plurality of actuating pieces 17 made of a magnetic material are attached to the outer periphery of the rotary cylinder 3, and each suction shaft 5 is placed in a standby position (opening position) depending on whether the actuating pieces 17 actuate the magnetic sensor 18. At the position where the section 10 faces the bill and the suction shaft 5 communicates with the vacuum pump 8) or the start position (the position immediately before the opening 10 faces the bill),
In addition, whether or not the inside of the suction shaft 5 is at the position where it is cut off from the vacuum pump 8) is detected.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 19 indicates the rotary cylinder 3 and the belt 2.
A counting motor driven via 0, reference numeral 21 is a pump motor driving the vacuum pump 8 via a belt 22, reference numeral 2
3 is a holder motor for rotating the holder 1, reference numeral 24
A and 24B are holder position detection switches for detecting whether the holder 1 is in the closed position (position close to the suction shaft 5) or in the open position (position separated from the suction shaft 5).

Further, a separator 25 is provided in the vicinity of the rotary cylinder 3, and the separator 25 is supported by a shaft 26 so as to be horizontally rotatable and is biased by a spring 27 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. The batch solenoid 28 is operated to rotate clockwise in FIG. The separator 25 has a function of being inserted between a bill that has already been flipped and a bill that has not been flipped when a different denomination bill is detected, as will be described later, and has a function of separating the two. There is.

Next, a stamping mechanism (marking function) for stamping a confirmation stamp on a banded bundle of banknotes will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 30 denotes a seal stamp holding member provided on the holder 1, and this seal stamp holding member 3
The seal stamp 31 is movably supported in the direction of arrow (a)-(b) by 0, and is movably supported so as to be close to and away from the banknote S. A dial 32 is provided at the base end of the holder 1.
The seal 31 is rotated by the arrow (a)-
Move in the direction of (b), and the imprinting part 31a of the seal 31 is sealed with the band B.
It is designed to be aligned with.

Further, on the base supporting the holder 1, there are provided a striking arm 34 which rotates about a shaft 33 in a horizontal plane, and a solenoid 35 which rotates the striking arm 34. When the striking arm 34 is rotated by the operation of the solenoid 35, the tip end portion of the striking arm 34 presses the rear end portion 31b of the seal stamp from the rear side to bring the seal stamp portion 31a of the seal stamp 31 close to the band seal, and thereby the band seal. The marking is made on the top.

Next, a double feed detection mechanism for bills that are picked up by the suction shaft 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

Reference numeral 37 and reference numeral 38 in FIG. 1 denote a double feed detecting lamp and a light receiving element (the double feed detecting sensor is constituted by these elements), and reference numeral 39 denotes a light receiving element. Is a condenser lens for condensing

The double feed detecting lamp 37 and the light receiving element 38 are both provided toward the rotary cylinder 3 side, and the light beam emitted from the double feed detecting lamp 37 is a flipped banknote Sa. The bills Sa are irradiated from a direction intersecting with each other and at a substantially central position in the turning-over portion of the bill Sa.

The banknote Sa thus irradiated with light is
The amount of light transmitted through the banknote Sa, that is, the amount of transmitted light is detected by the light receiving element 38, and the double feed is determined based on the amount of transmitted light detected by the light receiving element 38. That is, if the amount of transmitted light is equal to or larger than a predetermined value, it is determined as normal feeding (single sheet feeding), and if the amount of transmitted light is equal to or less than the predetermined value, double feeding is determined.

Next, a discriminating mechanism for discriminating the denomination of bills and the front and back thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the figure, reference numeral 40 indicates a light projector that irradiates the stacked frontmost banknotes Sb with light, and reference numeral 41 indicates a light receiver that receives reflected light of the light emitted from the light projector 40 onto the banknote Sb. (Detection element), which is a projector 40
The light beam emitted from is emitted to the area including the area E indicated by the chain double-dashed line of the banknote Sb.

Further, the light receiver 41 includes an area sensor 42 that generates an electric signal according to a pattern on the surface of the bill, and a condenser lens 4 that collects the reflected light of the bill Sb on the area sensor 42.
3 and 3. And the area sensor 4
2 is a two-dimensional sensor in which a large number of linear image sensors are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the line, and operates by a trigger signal issued from a discrimination control circuit 46 described later to perform scanning of the area E, The amount of reflected light at a specific position (line or coordinate) in the area E is converted into an electric signal, and a signal having a waveform corresponding to the pattern on the bill surface is output. That is, the horizontal direction of the area sensor 42 corresponds to the X coordinate of the area E, and the vertical direction of the area sensor 42 corresponds to the Y coordinate of the area E. Depending on the correspondence with the XY coordinates, the surface pattern (line data) in the area E can be read by designating a line such as Y = 1 and Y = 3, and further, the read area data is read by the ROM 64 (described later). It is possible to perform denomination determination and front / back determination of the banknote Sb by comparing with reference data stored in (Yes) (details will be described later).

Next, referring to FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), the counting control circuit 45 and the discrimination control circuit 46 (marking function, different ticket detection function, designation control means) for operating the counting mechanism and the discrimination mechanism, respectively, are installed. explain.

That is, the count control circuit 45 stores the RO, which will be described later, in a count control program (see FIGS. 5 and 6).
M47 and RAM for writing and reading various data according to programs stored in the ROM 47
48 and a CPU 49 that controls them. Further, the CPU 49 has an input side I / O port 50.
Further, via the receiver 51, a start switch 52 for instructing the start of counting operation, a detection mode switch (second selection means) 53 for discriminating denomination and double feed, and a front / back mode switch 54 for discriminating between front and back sides. And holder position detection sensors 24A and 24B for detecting whether the holder 1 is in the closed position or the open position,
The rotary cylinder position sensor 18, the pressure sensor 11, and other operation switches (first selection means) 55 such as a clear switch.
Are connected respectively.

As the operation switch 55, in addition to a clear switch, count addition, designation (batch), review (check),
There is a mode selection switch (not shown) that selects the mode such as marking appropriately, and further, the mode such as counting addition, designation (batch), recheck (check), marking, etc. selected by this mode selection switch, Detection mode switch 5 for determining denomination and double feed as described above
3 and the relationship shown in the table of FIG. 4 (B).

That is, when the counting addition mode, the designation mode, and the reexamination mode are selected from the mode selection switches, it is necessary to designate whether the detection mode switch 53 is turned on or turned off each time these modes are selected. (However, when the count addition mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53
Can be automatically set to ON), and when the marking mode is selected from the mode selection switches,
The detection mode switch 53 is automatically set to ON,
The operation of designating the detection mode switch 53 by the operator is omitted.

When the marking mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically turned on as described above.
On the other hand, the OFF designation can be made only once. In other words, when the marking mode is selected and the detection mode switch 53 is designated to be OFF,
(1) When the bills are counted once, (2) When the start switch 52 is not pressed within 10 seconds after the detection mode switch is designated as OFF, (3) The detection mode switch 53 is turned on.
When N is designated, the detection mode switch 53 is turned off.
The FF mode is automatically released to the original ON mode.

In addition, among the various modes selected by the mode selection switch, “count addition” will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6, but the banknote count and the count value are accumulated for each count. It is a mode of adding (described later in step 164 of FIG. 6), and "designation (batch)" means
It is a mode in which the count of bills is designated as, for example, 50, and the separator 25 is operated when the count of 50 bills is completed to separate the counted bills from the uncounted bills (described later in step 109 of FIG. 6). Further, "re-check (check)" is a mode in which it is confirmed whether or not there are a predetermined number of bundled banknotes (described later in step 160 in FIG. 6).
The "printing" is a mode in which after the banknote is re-verified, if the re-verification result is correct, the banding is stamped (described later in step 162 in FIG. 6).

On the other hand, the start switch 52 shown in FIG. 4 (A) is composed of a push button 60 (see FIG. 1) provided on the holder 1 in this embodiment. A sensor (not shown) that detects that the start has been performed may be used as the start switch 52.

Further, the CPU 49 is provided with a solenoid (printing solenoid) 35, a double feed detecting lamp 37, or a projector 4 via an output side I / O port 61 and a driver 62.
0, a lamp, a holder motor 23, a counting motor 19, a pump motor 21, a solenoid valve 16, a batch solenoid 28, and an operation panel (not shown) of a bill counting machine, etc. The display units 63 for displaying are respectively connected.

On the other hand, the discrimination control circuit 46 stores a discrimination control program (see FIGS. 7 and 8) and the like in the ROM 64.
And a RAM 65 that writes and reads various data according to the programs stored in the ROM 64.
And a CPU 66 for controlling them. Further, the CPU 66 is provided with an output side I / O port 7
0 and the drive circuit 71 are connected to the area sensor 34, and the output of the area sensor 34 is the amplifier 72 and the A / D.
The data is input to the CPU 66 through the converter 73 and the input side I / O port 74.

The drive signal supplied from the drive circuit 71 to the area sensor 34 is composed of an X-axis drive signal and a Y-axis drive signal, and the output of the X-axis drive signal and the Y-axis drive signal outputs the bill. The surface pattern (area data) at a specific position in the area E is read out. When extracting the surface pattern data in the area E, first, a Y-axis driving signal is output to determine the Y coordinate of the area E (see FIG. 2), and then the X-axis driving signal is output. A signal may be output to determine the X coordinate of area E. For example, Y is set to 1 to read the data in the area E as line data (X, 1), and Y is set to 3 to read the data in the area E as line data (X, 3). RAM for the output line data (X, 1), (X, 3), etc.
It should be compared with the reference data stored in 65 (note that the X and Y axes of the drive signal correspond to the X and Y axes of the area E shown in FIG. 2).

On the other hand, the A / D converter 73 includes an area sensor 3
As in the case of 4, the double feed detection sensor 3 via the amplifier 78
7.38 is connected. In addition, these amplifiers 72
Output side I / O is provided between the A / D converter 73 and the A / D converter 73.
Analog switches 79 and 80, which operate according to the switching signal from the port 70, are provided respectively, and the analog sensor 79 and 80 enable the area sensor 34 to operate.
Alternatively, the output signal of either one of the double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 is sent to the A / D converter 73.

Further, the CPU 49 of the counting control circuit 45 and the CPU 66 of the discrimination control circuit 46 are provided with the data transfer I / O port 8
They are connected to each other via 1 and 82, and are configured to be capable of converting data mutually and interlocking with each other.

Hereinafter, the counting control circuit 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9.
The contents of the program stored in the ROM 47 of No. 5 will be described together with the operation of the bill counting machine.

Note that SN in FIG. 5 indicates step N in the following description, and T _{n in} FIG. 9 indicates timing T _n in the following description.

(a) ◇ Counting control operation 1 (see FIGS. 5 and 9) <Step 1> Power on <Step 2> Whether the holder 1 is in the open position according to the output signals of the holder position detection sensors 24A and 24B. If it is ON, the molder motor 23 is driven to set the holder 1 to the open position (step 3), and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 4.

<Step 4> Whether or not the suction shaft 5 is in the standby position (that is, the position where the suction shaft 5 directly faces the bill) is determined by the presence or absence of the output from the rotary cylinder position sensor 18, and in the case of NO, The counting motor 19 is driven at a low speed to set the suction shaft 5 to the standby position (step 5), and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 6.

<Step 6> It is determined whether or not the setting operation of the mode setting switch is performed, and if YES, various mode setting operations, such as a designated mode (batch mode), a reexamination mode (check mode), or a marking mode. The modes in which these operations are performed are stored by the operations such as (step 50), and in the case of NO, it is determined that the mode setting operation has not been performed (in the counting addition mode), Proceed to Step 7.

<Step 7> It is determined whether or not the start signal (ST) is output from the start switch 52. If NO, the process returns to the step 6, and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 8 (timing T ₁ ).

<Step 8> It is determined whether or not the detection mode switch 53 is ON, and if YES, the double feed detection lamp 37 and the projector 40 are turned on (step 9), and if NO, , And proceeds to the next step 10 to start the counting operation.

Then, in this step 8, the detection mode switch 5
If 3 is turned off and the marking mode is set and operated in step 6, the holder 1 is loaded with non-banknotes such as lottery tickets and checks at this time.

As described above, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically switched to the ON side after being designated to be OFF once.

<Step 10> Whether or not the holder 1 is in the closed position is determined by the outputs of the holder position sensors 24A and 24B. In the case of NO, the holder motor drive signal (HMD) is output and the holder motor 23 Drive the holder 1 to the closed position (step 11), and if YES, proceed to the next step 12
Proceed to (timing T ₂ ).

<Step 12> The pump drive signal (PMP) is output and the pump motor 2
1 while driving the solenoid valve drive signal (S
V) is output and the solenoid valve 16 is switched to the exhaust nozzle 14 side.

<Step 13> It is determined whether or not the suction shaft 5 is at the start position, and if NO, a counting motor drive signal (CMD) is output and the counting motor 19 is driven at a low speed in the reverse direction to suck. The axis 5 is set to the start position (step 14), and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step (timing T ₃ ).

<Step 15> It is determined whether or not the pressure determination signal (VSW) is output, that is, it is determined whether or not the vacuum pressure in the suction pipeline 7 has risen to a predetermined value. , The timing T
₃ from the predetermined time (the time required for the vacuum pressure increases) to determine whether it has elapsed (Step 16), this step 1
If 6 is NO, the process returns to step 15, and if YES in step 16, the process proceeds to a suction failure processing rule (shown by a chain line A in FIG. 5) described later.

On the other hand, if step 15 is YES, the process proceeds to the next step 17 (timing T ₄ ).

<Step 17> When the pressure determination signal (VSW) is output (step 15), the counting motor drive signal (CMD) is output to start the rotation of the rotary cylinder 3 and the suction shaft 5.

<Step 18> Each time the suction shaft 5 turns the bills one by one, counting is performed, and each time the rotary cylinder position sensor 18 generates a signal (SNS), a trigger signal (TRG) for taking out the detection data of the area sensor 42 is obtained. ) Is output. At this time the count signal (CNT) is output, performs counting of bills (or discrimination) (timing T ₆ through T _m).

<Step 19> It is determined whether or not the pressure determination signal (VSW) is output, that is, whether or not there is no banknote to be flipped and the vacuum pressure in the suction conduit 7 cannot be increased (OFF). Then, if it is turned off (timing T _{m + 1} ), the process proceeds to the next step 20.

<Step 20> The counting motor 19 and the pump motor 21 are stopped.

<Step 21> In parallel with the stop operation of the rotary cylinder 3 in Step 20,
It is determined whether or not the holder open signal is output. If YES, the process returns to step 2 (timing T
_In the case of _n ) and NO, the process waits in this step 21. When the process returns to step 2 (timing T _n ), it is determined whether or not the holder 1 is opened, and the holder motor drive signal is output until the holder 1 is opened.
(HMD) is output.

When the holder is opened (step 4; timing T _{n + 1} ), the motor drive signal (HMD) is turned off and at the same time, the counting motor drive signal (CMD) is output to drive the counting motor 19. When the suction shaft 5 is moved to the standby position by driving the counting motor 19, the output of the rotary cylinder position sensor 18 is turned on,
At the same time, the counting motor 19 is stopped (timing T _{n + 2} ).

When the suction shaft 5 is stopped at the standby position in this way, the next start signal (step 7) allows the counting to be started immediately, and the next preparation is completed.

Next, the suction / defective processing route A will be described.

That is, when the rotary cylinder 3 cannot be stopped at a predetermined position due to a malfunction of the brake of the counting motor 19 or the like, the inside of the suction pipe line 7 is not sealed from the outside, so that a certain period of time or more elapses. The vacuum pressure does not rise, so the pressure determination signal cannot be turned on (step 16).

In such a case, the counting motor 19 is reversely rotated at a constant speed to adjust the position of the rotary cylinder 3 (step 30), and steps 13 to 15 are repeated. If the vacuum pressure does not increase even after repeating this operation N times (step 31), the pump motor 21 is stopped (step 31), an alarm signal is output (step 33), and then the machine is stopped. (Step 34).

Next, regarding the counting processing flow in the CPU 49,
A description will be given with reference to the drawings, and a determination processing flow in the CPU 66 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

◇ Counting control operation 2 (see FIG. 6) <Step 100> Start <Step 101> It is determined whether or not the detection mode switch 53 is ON, that is, whether or not it is necessary to read the bill surface pattern. , YES, it outputs the discrimination ON signal and the front / back mode signal (however, the same applies only when the front / back mode switch 54 is ON) (step 102), and further outputs the bill discrimination ON signal and the front / back mode signal. It is supplied to the discrimination routine shown in FIG. 7 (indicated by an arrow).

If the detection mode switch 53 is OFF, it is determined that only counting is performed, and the next step 10
Go to 3.

<Step 103> When the rise of the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is detected and the result is YES, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

<Step 104> Trigger signal at the same timing as Step 103
(TRG) is started up and this trigger signal
The output of (TRG) is supplied to the discrimination routine shown in FIG. 7 (indicated by an arrow).

<Step 105> The ON-OFF state of the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is detected, and when it is ON (YES), the pressure determination signal (V
It is determined whether the SW) is ON (step 1
06), if this Step 106 is NO, the determination is OF
The F signal is output (step 150), and the counting motor 19, the pump motor 21 are driven, and the double feed detection lamp 37 and the projector 40 are turned off (step 15).
1). If the pressure determination signal (VSW) is output in step 106 (YES), the process proceeds to step 107.

<Step 107> It is determined whether or not the detection mode switch 53 is ON. If YES, the process proceeds to step 108, and if NO, the process proceeds to step 109.

<Step 108> When different denominations are detected, when the front and back discrepancies are detected in the front and back discriminating mode, when it is judged that the discriminating abnormality does not coincide with all the reference patterns, or double suction is detected. In this case, it is determined whether or not an error signal (indicated by an arrow) output from the determination processing flow is input, and YES
In the case of, the batch solenoid 28 is operated to stop the counting, and in the case of NO, the routine proceeds to step 109.

<Step 109> It is determined whether or not the batch mode is ON, and NO
In case of, it returns to step 105, and in case of YES, it proceeds to step 110.

<Step 110> When the number of bills is determined and it is determined that the count value of the bills is less than the predetermined number (NO), the process returns to step 105, and the count value of the bills reaches the predetermined number. When it is determined (YES), the batch solenoid 28 is turned on, and the counted bills are separated from the uncounted bills (step 1
11), a discrimination OFF signal is output (step 11
2) (This discrimination OFF signal is supplied to the discrimination processing flow as shown by the arrow), the counting motor 19, the pump motor 21 is driven and the double feed detection lamp 37, the projector 4
The lighting of 0 is stopped (step 113). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 114.

<Step 114> It is determined whether or not a clear operation for canceling the operation of the separator 25 that has been operated during the batch processing or the error detection described above has been performed, and if YES, the process proceeds to step 115.

<Step 115> An open signal (see step 21) is output to the holder 1, and this flow ends.

Next, step 120 to step 121 will be described.

<Step 120> In step 105, the ON-OFF state of the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is detected, and if it is in the ON state, the routine of step 105 to step 109 (or step 110) is continued. , When the state becomes OFF, the process proceeds to step 120. Then, similarly to step 106, the pressure determination signal (VS
W) is turned on, and this determination is N
In the case of O, the process proceeds to the next step 150 as in step 106, a determination OFF signal is output (step 150), and the counting motor 19 and the pump motor 21
Driving, the double feed detection lamp 37, and the lighting of the projector 40 are stopped (step 151). If the output of the pressure determination signal (VSW) is YES, step 12
Go to 1.

<Step 121> It is determined again whether or not the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is ON. If NO, the process returns to step 120, and if YES, the trigger signal (TRG) is output. (Step 122) (this TRG is supplied to the determination processing flow as indicated by the arrow), the counter is counted by 1 (step 123), and the process returns to step 105.

Next, steps 150 to 165 will be described.

<Step 150> As described above, when the output of the pressure determination signal (VSW) is not detected in steps 106 and 120, for example, when the banknotes at the standby position are not adsorbed, or when there is no banknote to be counted, After the determination OFF signal is output and the driving of the counting motor 19, the pump motor 21, and the double feed detection lamp 37 and the lighting of the projector 40 are stopped (step 151), the process proceeds to step 152.

<Step 152> It is determined whether or not the detection mode switch 53 is ON. If NO, the process proceeds to step 160, and if YES, the process proceeds to step 153.

<Step 153> When the end signal is not output (indicated by an arrow) from the determination routine for a certain period of time (step 154), for example, the banknotes to be counted are set, but the banknotes are set. In the case where the suction is not performed, a flag indicating a residual error is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (RAM 48 or CPU 49) (step 15).
5) and then to the next step 114.

When the end signal is output from the determination processing flow of FIG. 7, the process proceeds to the next step 160.

<Step 160> It is determined whether or not the mode setting is the number of sheets check mode. If NO, the process proceeds to step 164 and YES.
In the case of, the process proceeds to step 161.

<Step 161> It is determined whether or not the counted value of the counted bills matches the number set in the number check mode, and NO.
In the case of, a flag indicating a mismatch error is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (step 166), and the process proceeds to step 114. When the set number of sheets and the count value match
If (YES), the process proceeds to the next step 162.

<Step 162> It is judged whether or not the mode setting is set to the marking mode. If YES, the marking solenoid 35 is operated to mark the band (step 163), and if NO, the next step. Go to step 164 of.

<Step 164> It is determined whether or not the addition mode is set, and YES.
In the case of, add the counting results of the bills counted earlier,
The addition result is stored in the storage unit, and if NO, the process proceeds to step 115, and the counting process ends.

Next, regarding the determination processing flow in the CPU 66,
This will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 8, and 10.

<Step 200> Start <Step 201> It is determined whether or not a trigger signal (TRG) (indicated by an arrow) is output from the counting routine, and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

<Step 202> It is determined whether or not a discrimination ON signal (indicated by an arrow) is output from the counting routine, and if NO, step 201
If YES, the analog switch 80 shown in FIG. 4 is selected and the outputs of the double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 are fetched through the amplifier 78 and the A / D converter 73 and stored in the RAM 65. After that (step 203), the process proceeds to step 204.

<Step 204> Based on the error codes set in Step 214, Step 222, and Step 232, it is determined whether or not there is a mixture of different denominations, there is a mismatch between the front and back, and there is a discrimination abnormality (abnormal banknote mixture). For detection of denomination mixture, front / back inconsistency, and discrimination error, steps 213 and 22.
If the answer is YES, an error signal and an error code are output, and the error content is displayed on the display unit 63 (step 205), and then step 20
Return to 1. The error signal output at step 205 is supplied to step 108 of the counting routine of FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.

In addition, if there is no mixing of different denominations, inconsistency between the front and back, and no discrimination abnormality
If NO, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

It should be noted that when the first trigger signal (TRG) is output, the steps 214, 222, and 232 have not been passed and no determination has been made, so the first step 204 is always NO and the routine proceeds to step 206.

<Step 206> Based on the detection data taken in from the double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 in Step 203 and the double comparison level which is the determination reference set in Step 217 (described later), the bills are not double sucked. If YES, an error signal and an error code are output, and the error content is displayed on the display unit 63 (step 20).
7) and returns to step 201.

The error signal output at the step 207 is the step 10 of the counting routine of FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.
8 are supplied.

Further, in the case of NO, that is, when it is determined that the double adsorption is not present, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

Note that the first trigger signal (T
At the time of (RG) output, the banknote Sa for which double suction is to be discriminated is not present at the position shown in FIG. 1, and since the standard double comparison level is not set, this step 206 is always NO and step 208 Proceed to.

<Step 208> By selecting the analog switch 79 shown in FIG. 4 and storing the output of the area sensor 34 in the RAM 65 via the amplifier 72 and the A / D converter 73, the area data in the area E (data in the N line) is stored. ) Is taken in. The area data is taken in based on the flow shown in FIG.

That is, when a capture signal is output (step 30
0) and Y to 0 and X to 0 (step 30).
1), the process proceeds to the next step 302. Then, in this step 302, it is judged whether or not the output of the required N lines of data (line data) is completed, and if YES, a judgment start signal is output (step 303), and FIG. Return to the main routine of. If NO in step 302, steps 304 to 3 are repeated until the data of the designated N line is output in step 312.
11 is looped, and when the output of the data is performed, the process proceeds to step 303 as described above. Then, when the line-by-line capture of area data is completed in this way,
Proceed to the next step 209 shown in FIG.

<Step 209> Whether the data fetched in step 208 is of a level having no pattern (that is, the holder 1
YES) to determine if it is the black pattern on the surface 1b of
In the case of (no data), after outputting the end signal (step 210), the process returns to step 201. The end signal output at step 210 is supplied to step 153 of the counting routine of FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.

Further, when the taken-in area data is of a level having a pattern (NO), the process proceeds to the next step 211.

<Step 211> It is determined whether or not the bill sucked by the suction shaft 5 is the first bill, and if YES, the process proceeds to step 212, and if NO, the process proceeds to step 230.

<Step 212> A total of 12 patterns (4 × L patterns) of the current three denominations (L denominations) stored in the ROM 64, with respect to the area data of the first bill taken in Step 208. The data (for one denomination, there are four patterns on the front and back) is compared, and the process proceeds to the next step 213.

<Step 213> As a result of comparing the area data of the first bill with the reference data of 12 patterns, it is determined whether or not there is a matching pattern. If NO, it is an abnormal bill that cannot be discriminated. Then, a flag indicating a discrimination abnormality is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (RAM 65) (step 214) and the process returns to step 201.

If there is a matching pattern (YES), a flag indicating that the discriminated bill is one of the three denominations is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (RAM 65) (step 215). ) Furthermore, after setting a flag indicating the front and back of the bill (step 216), the double comparison level, which is the determination criterion of the double suction, stored in the ROM 64 based on the determined denomination and the front and back information is set. Storage unit (RAM65)
After setting to (step 217), the process proceeds to step 218.

<Step 230> On the other hand, in step 211 described above, the suction shaft 5
When it is determined that the sucked bill is not the first bill, the area data of the bill taken in step 208 and the specific denomination stored in the ROM 64 (step 2
(The denomination set to 15) is compared with only the reference data of the four patterns of the front and back, and the next step 231.
Proceed to.

<Step 231> As a result of comparing the area data of the banknote with the reference data of four patterns, it is determined whether or not there is a matching pattern. If NO, this banknote is a different denomination banknote (strictly speaking, It is determined that there is a banknote with abnormal discrimination, and a flag indicating a different denomination is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (step 23).
2) Return to step 201.

If there is a matching pattern (YES), as described above, a flag indicating the front and back of the bill is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (step 216), and further, step 21
7, the amount of transmitted light of the bill is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit, and the process proceeds to the next step 218.

<Step 218> It is determined whether the front / back mode switch 54 is ON. If NO, the process proceeds to step 201, and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 219.

<Step 219> It is determined whether or not this bill is the first bill, and if NO, the process proceeds to step 221, and if YES, the process proceeds to next step 220.

<Step 220> The front and back codes of the first bill set in step 216 are set in the storage unit RAM 65 as front and back reference data, and bill front and back determination is performed based on the front and back reference data (step 221).

<Step 221> Front and back cords set in step 216 and step 2
It is determined whether the second and subsequent banknotes match the front and back of the first banknote by comparing with the front and back reference data set in step 20. If they match (YES), step 20
Return to 1 and if there is no match (NO), the next step 22
In step 222, a flag indicating that the front and back sides do not match is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (step 222), the process returns to step 201, and steps 201 to 232 described above are repeated again.

The timing for fetching the above-mentioned trigger signal (TRG) and double data is described in the timing chart of FIG. These trigger signals (TR
G), when the timing of capturing the double data and the step number of FIG. 7 are associated with each other, the determination trigger signal corresponds to step 201, the dual data capture timing corresponds to step 203, and the error check timing will be described below. Corresponds to step 204, double check timing corresponds to step 206, area data fetch timing corresponds to step 208, end check timing corresponds to step 209, and discrimination processing timing corresponds to steps 211 to 213 and steps 230 and 231. Further, the denomination, front and back, double comparison level, and error set timing correspond to steps 215 to 217 and steps 214, 222, and 232, respectively.

In the marking instruction device of the bill counting machine configured as described above, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically designated to be ON when the marking mode is selected among the mode selection switches, as described above. The operation of designating the detection mode switch 53 by the operator is omitted.
On the other hand, the detection mode switch 53 is set so that the OFF designation can be made only once when the marking mode is selected.

That is, the marking mode is selected and the detection mode switch 5
When 3 is designated as OFF, (1) Count the bills as 1
When the start switch 52 is not pressed within 10 seconds after (2) the detection mode switch is designated as OFF, and (3) the detection mode switch 53 is designated as ON (these (1) to (3) Each of which corresponds to one OFF designation), the detection mode switch 53 is turned OFF.
Since the mode is automatically released from the original ON mode, even if the detection mode switch 53 is designated to be OFF in order to count non-banknotes such as lottery tickets and securities, this counting is completed. After that, the original ON designation is returned again.

Accordingly, in the marking instruction device of the bill counting machine, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically switched to the ON side when counting the bills after counting the non-bills such as lottery tickets and securities. Since they are replaced, different types of bills are always detected when counting the bills, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary trouble such as non-detection of different types of bills.

In the marking instruction device of the bill counting machine, when the marking mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53 is set to return to the original ON designation under the conditions shown in (1) to (3) above. However, the conditions are not limited to the above (1) to (3).

Further, when the program for discriminating Japanese banknotes is changed to a program for discriminating US dollar banknotes, the ROM 64 or the like is replaced.

Further, in the discrimination control circuit 46, the line data is converted into X
Although it is taken out along the axis, it is not limited to this and may be taken out along the Y axis.

Further, as a sensor for reading the surface pattern in the area E, instead of the area sensor 34, a one-dimensional image sensor is arranged in a plurality of rows at intervals with respect to the Y axis or the X axis shown in FIG. The detection data may be read out by designating a column.

Further, in this bill counting machine, the arrangement of the stamping mechanism for stamping the band seal and the double feed detecting mechanism for detecting the double feed is arbitrary.

"Effects of the Invention" As described in detail above, according to the present invention, when the ON designation that enables the operation of the marking function is selected by the first selecting means, the operation of the different ticket detection function is designated as ON. Or a designation control means for automatically selecting the ON designation that enables the operation of the foreign ticket detection function regardless of the designation state of the second selection means for designating either the OFF designation or the OFF designation. From the above, it is possible to avoid the trouble that the counting process is performed only by selecting the stamping mode and checking only the number of sheets, and the counting is completed without being able to confirm the mixing of different types of tickets, which is an efficient paper sheet. It is possible to obtain the effect of being able to perform the counting process of the class.

Further, in the present invention, for example, for the above-mentioned designation control means,
When the OFF designation of the second selecting means is selected, the operation of the different ticket detecting function is disabled only for one counting process or within a predetermined time, for example, a lottery ticket, Non-banknotes such as securities are OF
When counting and imprinting the bills in the F designated state and subsequently trying to count and imprint bills, the different-floor discriminating function is OF
Since it switches from F to ON, the different ticket discrimination function is O
It is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to prevent the counting of banknotes in the FF state.

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1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view, FIG. 2 is a view taken along the line II-II in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a suction shaft. And a cross-sectional view of the suction pipe system, FIG.
(A) is a block diagram of a counting control circuit and a discrimination control circuit,
FIG. 4 (B) is a diagram showing the ON-OFF relationship between the mode selected by the mode selection switch and the detection mode switch, FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the counting control operation, and FIG. 6 is the CPU operation of the counting control circuit. FIG. 7, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are diagrams showing the CPU operation of the discrimination control circuit, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are flow charts of the counting control operation and the discrimination control operation. 1 …… Holder 5 …… Suction shaft 45 …… Counting control circuit (marking function / different type ticket detection function / designation control means) 46 …… Discrimination control circuit (marking function / different type ticket detection function / designation control means) 53 …… Detection mode switch (second selection means) 55 ... Operation switch (first selection means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A paper sheet counting machine for adsorbing a paper sheet loaded in a holder to a suction shaft and counting the sheets while turning them one by one, and the counting result of the paper sheets coincides with a preset number of sheets. By printing the surface pattern from the surface of the paper sheet and comparing the surface pattern with the reference data stored in advance, this paper sheet can be used as a non-counting paper sheet. For specifying a different-type ticket detection function for determining whether or not it is a different type of paper sheet, an ON designation that enables the operation of the marking function, or an OFF designation that disables the operation of the marking function. A first selecting means, and a second selecting means for specifying either an ON designation that enables the operation of the heterogeneous ticket detection function or an OFF designation that disables the operation of the heterogeneous ticket detection function, The first choice When the ON designation enabling the operation of the marking function is selected by the step, the ON designation automatically enabling the different ticket detecting function regardless of the designation state of the second selecting means. A marking instructing device for a paper sheet counter having a different ticket discriminating function, which is provided with a designation control means for selecting. 2. The designation control means turns off the heterogeneous ticket detection function by the second selection means only for one counting process.
A marking instruction device for a paper sheet counting machine having a different ticket discrimination function according to claim 1, wherein designation is selectable. 3. The designated control means is limited to a predetermined time.
Claim 1 characterized in that it is possible to select OFF designation of the heterogeneous ticket detection function by said second selection means.
A marking instructing device for a paper sheet counting machine having a function of discriminating different types of tickets according to the above item.