JP2023175921A - Money collection device, payment device, and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce the time and effort involved in replenishing or collecting money.SOLUTION: A money collection device according to the embodiment Includes a deposit mechanism, a withdrawal mechanism, determination means, decision means, input means, activation means, notification means, setting means, and control means. The determination means determines the number of sheets stored in a storage compartment for each denomination. The decision means decides on the recommended number of sheets to be replenished or collected for each denomination. The input means inputs a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator. The activation means activates the deposit mechanism in response to the start instruction input by the input means. The notification means notifies the operator of the recommended number of sheets for each denomination determined by the determination means in response to the input of the start instruction by the input means. The setting means sets the number of sheets to be withdrawn for each denomination in response to the operation by the operator. The control means controls the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw from the storage compartment the number of sheets to be withdrawn for each denomination in which the number of sheets to be withdrawn being set by the setting means is not zero.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a money collection device, a payment device, and a control program.

2. Description of the Related Art In money receiving devices used in payment devices, automatic change machines, and the like, it is necessary to replenish or collect money as the amount of money stored in a storage increases or decreases.
When it is necessary to manage multiple money collection devices, such as in a supermarket, the person in charge of management monitors the amount of money stored in each of these multiple money collection devices using a store computer. . If it becomes necessary to replenish or collect money in any of the money collection devices, the management person goes to the installation location of the relevant money collection device and replenishes or collects the money. This required a lot of effort for the person in charge of management.
Under these circumstances, it has been desired to be able to reduce the effort involved in replenishing or collecting coins.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-146023

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a money collection device, a payment device, and a control program that can reduce the effort involved in replenishing or collecting money.

The money collection device of the embodiment includes a depositing mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, a determining means, a determining means, an inputting means, an enabling means, a notifying means, a setting means, and a controlling means. The deposit mechanism stores at least one of coins and banknotes in the storage compartment by denomination. The dispensing mechanism dispenses at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage. The determining means determines the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination. The determining means determines the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination. The input means inputs a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator. The activation means activates the deposit mechanism in response to the start instruction being input by the input means. The notification means notifies the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determination means in response to the start instruction being input by the input means. The setting means sets the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to an operation by an operator. The control means controls the dispensing mechanism to withdraw the number of disbursed coins set by the setting means for a denomination that is not zero from the storage.

1 is a plan view of a checkout system 10 according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main circuit configuration of the payment device in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the description contents of a data table stored in an auxiliary storage unit in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of control processing by the CPU in FIG. 2. 3 is a flowchart of control processing by the CPU in FIG. 2. 3 is a flowchart of control processing by the CPU in FIG. 2. 3 is a flowchart of control processing by the CPU in FIG. 2. The figure which shows an example of a confirmation screen. The figure which shows an example of a 1st guidance screen. The figure which shows an example of a 2nd guidance screen. The figure which shows an example of a pick-up slip.

An example of an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a checkout system including a payment device using a money collection device will be described as an example.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a checkout system 10 according to this embodiment.

The checkout system 10 includes at least one product registration device 11 and at least one payment device 12. In FIG. 1, a checkout system 10 including two product registration devices 11 and four payment devices 12 is shown. The number of product registration devices 11 and payment devices 12 included in the checkout system 10 is arbitrary, and the ratio of the number of product registration devices 11 to payment devices 12 is also arbitrary.
The product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are installed, for example, in a checkout corner of a store such as a supermarket.

The product registration device 11 is operated by an employee 21 of the store. The employee 21 who operates the product registration device 11 is sometimes called a checker. The operator of the payment device 12 is a shopper 22 who purchases products sold at the store. However, some operations of the product registration device 11 may be performed by the shopper 22. Further, the payment device 12 may be operated by the employee 21 in some cases.
The product registration device 11 is attached to a work table 31 in FIG. The work table 31 has a rectangular top plate. A plurality of work tables 31 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions of their top plates are substantially parallel, thereby forming an aisle for shoppers 22.
The product registration device 11 has the functions of registering a purchase, generating payment information, and notifying the payment device 12 of payment information. Purchase registration is a process of registering a product brought by the shopper 22 who has entered the aisle as a purchased product. Payment information is information necessary for processing for payment of purchased products.

When the payment device 12 is notified of payment information from the product registration device 11, the payment device 12 performs payment processing based on the payment information. Note that the payment amount to be processed may be calculated by the product registration device 11 and included in the payment information, or may be calculated by the payment device 12 based on the payment information. The payment device 12 is also referred to as an accounting device if it also calculates the payment amount.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main circuit configuration of the payment device 12. As shown in FIG.
Both the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are connected to a LAN (local area network) 13. The LAN 13 may be either a wired LAN or a wireless LAN, or a combination thereof. Further, instead of or in addition to the LAN 13, another communication network such as the Internet may be used. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which information is exchanged between the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 via a server. Although a POS server and the like are also connected to the LAN 13, illustration thereof is omitted.
The payment device 12 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 12a, a ROM (read-only memory) 12b, a RAM (random-access memory) 12c, an auxiliary storage unit 12d, a scanner 12e, a touch panel 12f, a printer 12g, a card reader/writer 12h, It includes a patrol lamp 12i, a coin drawer 12j, an automatic change machine 12k, a communication unit 12m, and a transmission system 12n.

The CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, and auxiliary storage unit 12d constitute a computer for controlling the payment device 12, which is connected by a transmission system 12n.
The CPU 12a corresponds to the central part of the computer described above. The CPU 12a controls each part to implement various operations of the payment device 12 based on the operating system, middleware, and application programs stored in the ROM 12b and RAM 12c.
The ROM 12b corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer described above. The ROM 12b stores the above operating system. The ROM 12b may also store the above-mentioned middleware and application programs. The ROM 12b may also store data that the CPU 12a refers to when performing various processes.
The RAM 12c corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer described above. The RAM 12c stores data that the CPU 12a refers to when performing various processes. Further, the RAM 12c is used as a so-called work area in which data temporarily used by the CPU 12a is stored when performing various processes.
The auxiliary storage unit 12d corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer described above. The auxiliary storage unit 12d stores data used by the CPU 12a to perform various processes, or data generated by processing by the CPU 12a. As the auxiliary storage unit 12d, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), an HDD (hard disk drive), or an SSD (solid state drive) can be used.

The application program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d includes a control program that describes control processing for controlling each part to realize various operations of the payment device 12. Generally, the payment device 12 is transferred with the control program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d. However, the payment device 12 may be transferred without the control program being stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d, and the transferred control program may be written separately in the auxiliary storage unit 12d. However, in this case, when the payment device 12 is transferred, a different version of the control program may be stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d, and the control program is rewritten by the separately transferred control program. You can. The control program can be transferred by recording it on a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, optical disk, or semiconductor memory, or by communicating via a network.

The scanner 12e optically reads product information to obtain the product code of the product. The scanner 12e can also read barcodes representing information other than product codes and obtain information represented by the barcodes. As the scanner 12e, various known types can be used as is. The scanner 12e may be compatible with only one of various known types, or may be compatible with multiple types. That is, the scanner 12e may include a fixed or handheld two-dimensional code scanner. Further, the scanner 12e may include a type that identifies a product from an image of the product using image recognition technology.

The touch panel 12f includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device uses an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen as its screen. As the display device, for example, a well-known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is arranged to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device, and sends the position information to the CPU 12a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor.

The printer 12g is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues various vouchers such as receipts by printing various character strings, images, etc. on receipt paper.

The card reader/writer 12h reads data recorded on the card and writes data to the card. Cards may include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic money cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards that record information related to payment processing, such as membership cards and point cards. The card reader/writer 12h may be a magnetic type, contact type, or non-contact type device, and may include multiple types of devices.
The patrol lamp 12i is a lamp for notifying the employee 21 of the operating state of the payment device 12.

The coin roll drawer 12j stores a coin roll formed by bundling a large number of coins into a bar shape. In the closed state, the coin roll drawer 12j is in a locked state so that it cannot be easily opened even if force is applied. Upon receiving the open command sent from the CPU 12a, the coin drawer 12j releases the above-mentioned lock and enters the open state. When the coin roll drawer 12j is in an open state, it is possible to take out the coin rolls stored therein from the outside. The coin roll drawer 12j may be provided in all payment devices 12, or may be provided in only some payment devices 12.

The automatic change machine 12k includes a storage 121, a depositing mechanism 122, a dispensing mechanism 123, and a control unit 124. The storage 121 stores coins and banknotes by denomination. The deposit mechanism 122 sends the inserted coins and banknotes to the storage according to their denominations. The dispensing mechanism 123 discharges the coins and banknotes stored in the storage to the outside of the automatic change machine 12k. Coins and banknotes discharged from the automatic change machine 12k are discharged to the outside of the payment device 12. The control unit 124 controls the operation of the deposit mechanism 122 and the withdrawal mechanism 123. The control unit 124 manages the number of coins and banknotes stored in the storage 121 by denomination. Note that the broken lines with arrows in FIG. 2 indicate the flow of coins and banknotes.

The communication unit 12m performs communication via the LAN 13.
The transmission system 12n transmits and receives data among the CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, auxiliary storage unit 12d, scanner 12e, touch panel 12f, printer 12g, card reader/writer 12h, police lamp 12i, coin drawer 12j, automatic change machine 12k, and communication unit 12m. transmit the data to be sent. As the transmission system 12n, a well-known system including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits that connect these buses and various parts can be used.
Note that, as the hardware of the payment device 12, it is possible to use, for example, an existing self-service POS terminal.

Next, the operation of the checkout system 10 configured as above will be explained. Note that the content of the processing described below is an example, and various processing that can obtain similar results can be used as appropriate.

In the checkout system 10, operations related to checkout are performed in the same manner as existing semi-self checkout systems. That is, the product registration device 11 performs purchase registration and generation of payment information. Payment information is sent from the product registration device 11 to the LAN 13 and accepted by one payment device 12. The payment device 12 that has received the payment information performs payment processing based on the payment information. Note that the payment information sent from one product registration device 11 may be accepted by only some of the multiple payment devices 12, or may be accepted by all of the multiple payment devices 12. It's fine if you can. As an example, payment information sent from the upper product registration device 11 in FIG. 1 is accepted by either of the two upper payment devices 12 in FIG. Further, payment information sent from the product registration device 11 at the bottom in FIG. 1 is accepted by either of the two payment devices 12 at the bottom in FIG.

Now, when the payment in the payment process is performed in cash, coins and banknotes inserted for payment are deposited into the storage 121 by the deposit mechanism 122. When change is generated, the coins and banknotes stored in the storage 121 are dispensed as change by the dispensing mechanism 123. At this time, the amount of coins and banknotes stored in the storage 121 changes. The control unit 124 determines the current number of stored coins by adding the deposited number of coins for each denomination to the stored number of coins for each denomination, or subtracting the payout number for each denomination from the stored number of coins for each denomination, for example. Manage each species. Note that the control unit 124 may manage the current number of sheets stored using an arbitrary sensor such as a weight sensor. Thus, the control unit 124 has a function as a determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage 121 for each denomination. However, the CPU 12a may manage the current number of sheets stored by having the CPU 12a perform the processing performed by the control unit 124 in this manner. In this case, the CPU 12a has the function of the above-mentioned determining means.

After the money is stored or dispensed by the automatic change machine 12k in this way, the CPU 12a executes the control process described below according to the control program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d.
Prior to explaining the control process, a data table prepared in advance for use in the control process and stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d will be explained.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the description contents of the data table T1.
The data table T1 describes a reference number of coins, an upper threshold value, and a lower threshold value in association with the denomination number.

The denomination number is a number assigned to each denomination of coins and banknotes stored in the storage 121. In the example in Figure 3, "1" to " It is assumed that the number "9" has been assigned.
The standard number of sheets is a numerical value representing the standard number of sheets that should be stored in the storage 121. Here, the reference numbers corresponding to denomination numbers "1" to "9" are expressed as SN(1) to SN(9), respectively.

The upper threshold value is a threshold value for determining that the storage 121 is in a nearly full state, that is, a so-called near-full state. Here, the upper threshold values corresponding to denomination numbers "1" to "9" are expressed as THhigh(1) to THhigh(9), respectively.
The lower threshold value is a threshold value for determining that the storage 121 is in a nearly empty state, that is, a so-called near-empty state. Here, the lower threshold values corresponding to denomination numbers "1" to "9" are expressed as THlow(1) to THlow(9), respectively.

Note that the three values corresponding to one denomination number have a relationship of THlow(X)<SN(X)<THhigh(X) when the denomination number is expressed as "X". Further, the upper threshold value is smaller than the number of coins that can be stored in the storage 121 of the corresponding denomination. The reference number of coins, the upper threshold value, and the lower threshold value are arbitrarily determined, for example, by the designer of the payment device 12 or the creator of the control program. The reference number of coins, the upper threshold value, and the lower threshold value may be arbitrarily determined, for example, by the administrator of the payment device 12.

4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 are flowcharts of control processing by the CPU 12a.
In Act 1, the CPU 12a sets the value of variable M to "1". The value of the variable M represents the denomination number of interest. Hereinafter, the denomination whose denomination number is "M" will be referred to as the "M-th denomination."
In Act 2, the CPU 12a obtains the current number of coins stored for the M-th denomination from the automatic change machine 12k, and assigns it to the variable N. In other words, the value of the variable N represents the current number of coins stored for the Mth denomination.

In Act 3, the CPU 12a checks whether the variable N is less than the lower threshold value THlow(M). If the CPU 12a determines Yes because the relationship holds true, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act4.
In Act 4, the CPU 12a sets the Mth denomination as a replenishment target. That is, if the current number of stored coins has decreased to less than the lower threshold value THlow(M), the CPU 12a sets the Mth denomination as the denomination that requires replenishment.
In Act 5, the CPU 12a determines the number AN(M) of coins to be replenished for the Mth denomination. For example, the CPU 12a determines the replenishment number AN(M) as a value obtained by subtracting the value of the variable N from the reference number SN(M). In this case, the replenishment number AN(M) is determined as the number of coins to be replenished in order to set the stored number of coins for the M-th denomination to the reference number SN(M). Alternatively, the CPU 12a determines, as the replenishment number AN(M), a value obtained by subtracting the lower threshold value THlow(M) from the reference number SN(M), or a constant value predetermined as a value close thereto. In this case, when it is determined Yes in Act 3, the value of the variable N is often close to the lower threshold value THlow(M), so the replenishment number AN(M) is calculated from the standard number SN(M) of the variable N. It is highly likely that the value will be determined as a value close to the value obtained by subtracting the value of . However, what value specifically determines the replenishment number AN(M) may be arbitrarily determined by the creator of the control program or the like.

On the other hand, if the value of the variable N is greater than or equal to the lower threshold value THlow(M), the CPU 12a determines No in Act 3, and proceeds to Act 6.
In Act 6, the CPU 12a checks whether the variable N is greater than or equal to the upper threshold value THhigh(M). If the CPU 12a determines Yes because the relationship holds true, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act7.
In Act 7, the CPU 12a sets the Mth denomination as a collection target. That is, if the current number of stored coins has increased to the upper threshold value THhigh(M) or more, the CPU 12a sets the Mth denomination as the denomination that requires collection.
In Act 8, the CPU 12a determines the number CN(M) of coins to be collected for the M-th denomination. For example, the CPU 12a determines the collection number CN(M) as a value obtained by subtracting the reference number SN(M) from the value of the variable N. In this case, the number of coins to be collected CN(M) is determined as the number of coins to be collected in order to set the stored number of coins for the Mth denomination as the reference number of coins SN(M). Alternatively, the CPU 12a determines, as the collection number CN(M), a value obtained by subtracting the reference number SN(M) from the upper threshold THhigh(M), or a predetermined constant value close thereto. In this case, when it is determined Yes in Act 6, the value of the variable N is often close to the upper threshold value THhigh(M), so the number of collected sheets CN(M) is calculated from the value of the variable N to the reference number SN( It is highly likely that the value will be determined as a value close to the value obtained by subtracting M). However, what value specifically determines the number of collected sheets CN(M) may be arbitrarily determined by the creator of the control program or the like.

As will be described later, the number of coins or coins determined here to be replenished AN(M) or number to be collected CN(M) is not necessarily replenished or collected; The collected number CN(M) does not represent the number actually replenished or collected. In other words, the replenishment number AN(M) or collection number CN(M) determined here is the recommended number of sheets to be replenished or collected. As the CPU 12a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer with the CPU 12a as the core functions as a determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination.

When the CPU 12a finishes Act 5 or Act 8, or when it determines No in Act 6 because the variable N is less than the upper threshold value THhigh(M), the CPU 12a proceeds to Act 9.
In Act 9, the CPU 12a checks whether the value of the variable M is greater than or equal to the maximum denomination number Mmax. If the CPU 12a determines No because the value of the variable M is less than the maximum value Mmax, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act10. Note that when the data table T1 shown in FIG. 3 is set, the maximum value Mmax is "9".
In Act 10, the CPU 12a increases the value of the variable M by one. Thereafter, the CPU 12a repeats the processing from Act 2 onwards. In this way, the CPU 12a executes the processes in Acts 2 to 8 for all denominations. When the process is completed for all denominations, the value of the variable M is the maximum value Mmax. Therefore, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act9, and proceeds to Act12.

In Act 11, the CPU 12a checks whether there is at least one denomination set as a replenishment target or a collection target. Then, if all the denominations are not set as replenishment targets or collection targets, the CPU 12a determines No, and ends the control processing.
However, if any one denomination is set as a replenishment target or a collection target, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 11 and proceeds to Act 12.

In Act 12, the CPU 12a starts an alarm operation to notify surrounding employees 21 of the near-empty or near-full state. This alarm operation is, for example, lighting of the police lamp 12i. The alarm operation may be output of an alarm sound by a sounding unit (not shown). Further, a plurality of operations may be performed as an alarm operation. Thus, by the CPU 12a executing the control processing based on the control program, the function as a reporting means is realized through cooperation between a computer having the CPU 12a as a central part and devices such as the police lamp 12i.
In Act 13, the CPU 12a waits for the employee 21 with administrator authority to start an operation (hereinafter referred to as administrator operation). For example, if a predetermined operation such as an unlocking operation using a physical key or an electronic unlocking operation by inputting a password is performed correctly, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 13, and returns Yes in Act 14. Proceed to.
In Act 14, the CPU 12a causes the touch panel 12f to display a confirmation screen for confirming whether to start replenishment or collection.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the confirmation screen SC1.
The confirmation screen SC1 represents a text message M11 and buttons B11 and B12.
The text message M11 is a text message that prompts the employee 21 to indicate that replenishment or collection is necessary and to instruct whether or not to start it. Button B11 is what the employee 21 should press when starting replenishment or collection. Button B12 is what the employee 21 should press when starting a process other than replenishment or collection.

The CPU 12a proceeds to Act 21 in FIG. 5 with this confirmation screen SC1 displayed on the touch panel 12f.
In Act 21, the CPU 12a waits for some operation to be performed. Then, if the operation has been performed, it is determined as Yes, and the process proceeds to Act22.
In Act22, the CPU 12a confirms whether the above-described operation was a touch on the button B11. Then, if an operation other than touching the button B11 has been performed, the CPU 12a determines No, and proceeds to a process corresponding to the operation. The processing in this case is not a characteristic process of this embodiment, so its explanation will be omitted. On the other hand, if the button B11 is touched, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 22 and proceeds to Act 23. As the CPU 12a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 12a as a core functions as an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to the operation of the button B11 by the operator.

In Act 23, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the coin drawer is registered. Here, in the payment device 12, as one of its operating conditions, it is possible to register whether or not to use a coin roll drawer and the coin roll drawer to be used. Specifically, for example, in a setting process (not shown), the CPU 12a accepts a designation as to whether or not to use a coin roll drawer, and if a coin roll drawer is to be used, a designation as to which coin roll drawer is to be used. Accept more. When the coin roll drawer to be used is specified, the CPU 12a registers the coin roll drawer by writing the identification code of the payment device 12 equipped with the coin roll drawer into the auxiliary storage unit 12d. For example, the administrator of the payment device 12 may arbitrarily specify whether or not to use a coin roll drawer and specify which coin roll drawer to use. In addition, in a payment device 12 equipped with a coin roll drawer 12j, the coin roll drawer 12j is used, and in a payment device 12 without a coin roll drawer 12j, a coin roll drawer provided in another payment device 12 is used. It is assumed that 12j will be used. In this case, in the payment device 12 equipped with the coin roll drawer 12j, the identification code of the payment device 12 is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used. In addition, in a payment device 12 that does not include a coin roll drawer 12j, the identification code of another payment device 12 is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used. If the identification code of one of the payment devices 12 is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 23 and proceeds to Act 24.
In Act 24, the CPU 12a displays the first guide screen on the touch panel 12f.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the first guide screen SC2.
The first guide screen SC2 includes lists L1, L2, and buttons B21, B22, B23, and B24.
List L1 includes the number of coins currently stored in the storage 121 for the denomination set as a replenishment target, the number of coins to be replenished in Act 5 for that denomination, and the amount of coins to be prepared to replenish the number of coins to be replenished. It represents the number of books. List L2 represents the current number of coins stored in the storage 121 with respect to the denomination set as a collection target and the number of coins to be collected determined in Act 8 for that denomination.
Button B21 is a button that the employee 21 touches when attempting to take out coins from the coins roll drawer. Button B22 is a button that the employee 21 touches when attempting to collect surplus currency stored in the storage 121. Button B23 is a button that the employee 21 touches when he or she wants to change the number of coins that are paid out when button B21 is pressed. Button B24 is a button that the employee 21 touches when he wants to cancel the replenishment and collection of money.

On the other hand, if the identification code of any payment device 12 is not stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used, the CPU 12a determines No in Act 23 and proceeds to Act 25. .
In Act 25, the CPU 12a displays the second guide screen on the touch panel 12f.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the second guide screen SC3.
The second guide screen SC3 includes lists L1, L2, B22, B23, and B24.
In other words, the second guide screen SC3 is a screen obtained by omitting the button B21 from the first guide screen SC2. However, the second guide screen SC3 may include the button B21 in a disabled state, such as in a grayed-out display.

As described above, the first guide screen SC2 or the second guide screen SC3 displays the replenishment number AN(M) and the collection number CH(M), which are the recommended numbers for each denomination to be replenished or collected, in the list L1, This is to notify the employee 21 who is the operator of the payment device 12 as L2. As the CPU 12a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer with the CPU 12a as the core functions as a notification means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination.

The CPU 12a proceeds to Act 26 with the first guide screen SC2 or the second guide screen SC3 displayed on the touch panel 12f.
In Act 26, the CPU 12a activates the deposit mechanism 122. As a result, the deposit mechanism 122 is enabled and becomes ready for depositing money for replenishment. In this manner, the CPU 12a executes the control processing based on the control program, so that the computer having the CPU 12a as the core functions as an enabling means for enabling the deposit mechanism. Note that the deposit mechanism 122 may be activated by providing a shutter in the slot for inserting coins or banknotes into the deposit mechanism 122 and opening the shutter.

Thereafter, when the employee 21 inserts coins or banknotes into the automatic change machine 12k for replenishment, the coins or banknotes are stored in the storage 121 by the deposit mechanism 122. At this time, if the employee 21 inserts the same number of coins or banknotes as the number indicated as "replenishment number" in the list L1 displayed on the first guidance screen SC2 or the second guidance screen SC3, The number of sheets stored in the storage 121 after replenishment can be the same as the reference number. However, it is not essential that the number of stored sheets after replenishment match the reference number, and the employee 21 may arbitrarily determine the number of sheets to be input.

In Act 27, the CPU 12a checks whether the employee 21 has performed any operation. Then, if no operation has been performed, the CPU 12a determines No, and proceeds to Act28.
In Act 28, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not money has been deposited into the automatic change machine 12k. Then, if the deposit has not been made, the CPU 12a determines No, and returns to Act 27.
Thus, in Acts 27 and 28, the CPU 12a waits for an operation or a deposit to be made. If any operation is performed by the employee 21, it is determined Yes in Act 27, and the process proceeds to Act 29.

In Act 29, the CPU 12a confirms whether the above-described operation was a touch on the button B21. Then, if the button B21 has been touched, the CPU 12a determines Yes, and proceeds to Act 41 in FIG. Note that the CPU 12a may not determine Yes in Act 29 if the replenishment numbers AN(1) to AN(Nmax) are all "0".

In Act 41, the CPU 12a confirms whether the registered coin drawer is installed in another payment device 12. Then, if the identification code of the payment device 12 in which the CPU 12a is installed is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used, the CPU 12a determines No, and proceeds to Act 42. move on.
In Act42, the CPU 12a instructs the coin drawer 12j to open. Upon receiving this instruction, the coin roll drawer 12j becomes open, allowing the employee 21 to take out the stored coin rolls. This allows the employee 21 to obtain coins to replenish the storage 121 from the coin roll drawer 12j. Thus, the coin roll drawer 12j is a safe that stores coins for replenishing the storage 121. Further, by the CPU 12a executing control processing based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 12a as a core functions as an unlocking means for unlocking the above-mentioned safe.

On the other hand, if the identification code of another payment device 12 is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d as information for identifying the coin roll drawer to be used, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 41 and proceeds to Act 43. move on.
In Act 43, the CPU 12a controls the printer 12g to issue a pick-up slip.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the take-out slip SH1.
Specifically, the CPU 12a generates an image as shown in FIG. 11, and sends it to the printer 12g to print it on receipt paper, thereby issuing the take-out slip SH1.

The takeout slip SH1 includes displays I1, I2, a list L1, and a barcode C1.
The display I1 represents a device number for the employee 21 to identify the payment device 12 to be refilled with the coin roll taken out based on the withdrawal slip SH1. Display I2 represents a device number for the employee 21 to identify the payment device 12 equipped with the coin roll drawer 12j from which the coin roll should be withdrawn based on the withdrawal slip SH1. List L1 is the same list included in first guide screen SC2 or second guide screen SC3. The barcode C1 is predetermined control information for instructing the payment device 12 identified by the device number shown in the display I2 to open the coin roll drawer 12j installed in the payment device 12. including. That is, the payment device 12 outputs the control information by issuing the withdrawal slip SH1. In this manner, the CPU 12a executes the control processing based on the control program, thereby realizing the function as an output means through cooperation between the computer with the CPU 12a as the central part and the printer 12g.

The employee 21 causes the scanner 12e of the payment device 12 identified by the device number shown in the display I2 to read the barcode C1 included in the issued withdrawal slip SH1. Then, the CPU 12a of the payment device 12 opens the coin drawer 12j according to the control information shown in the barcode C1. Thereby, the employee 21 can obtain coins to replenish the storage 121 of one payment device 12 from the coin roll drawer 12j provided in another payment device 12.
Note that when the touch panel 12f is displaying the second guide screen SC3, the button B21 is not touched and Act42 or Act43 in FIG. 6 is not performed.
After completing Act 42 or Act 43, the CPU 12a returns to Act 27 in FIG.

Now, if the operation that triggered the Yes determination in Act 27 in FIG. 5 is not a touch on the button B21, the CPU 12a determines No in Act 29, and proceeds to Act 30.
In Act 30, the CPU 12a checks whether the operation that triggered the Yes determination in Act 27 in FIG. 5 was a touch on button B23. If the button B23 has been touched, the CPU 12a determines Yes and proceeds to Act31.
In Act 31, the CPU 12a changes the collection number already set in Act 8 in FIG. 4 according to the operation by the employee 21 on the touch panel 12f or the like. Note that the CPU 12a may set "0" to the collected number of sheets that were not set in Act 8, and may also change the value. The CPU 12a then returns to Act27.

Now, if the operation that triggered the Yes determination in Act 27 is not a touch on the button B23, the CPU 12a determines No in Act 30, and proceeds to Act 32.
In Act 32, the CPU 12a checks whether the operation that triggered the Yes determination in Act 27 was a touch on button B22. Then, if the button B22 is not touched, the CPU 12a determines No, and proceeds to other processing according to the operation. The processing in this case is not a characteristic process of this embodiment, so its explanation will be omitted. On the other hand, if the button B22 is touched, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 32, and proceeds to Act 33.

In Act 33, the CPU 12a instructs the automatic change machine 12k to dispense CN(1) to CN(Nmax) coins and banknotes for each denomination. Upon receiving this instruction, in the automatic change machine 12k, the dispensing mechanism 123 dispenses coins and banknotes from the storage 121 under the control of the control unit 124. In other words, if the button B22 is touched without the button B23 ever being touched, the CPU 12a directly determines the number of collected coins CN(M) determined in Act 8 as the number of coins to be withdrawn by the withdrawal mechanism 123. . Further, when the CPU 12a executes Act 31 in response to the button B23 being touched, the CPU 12a determines the collection number CN(M) after being changed in Act 31 as the number of coins to be withdrawn by the withdrawal mechanism 123. As the CPU 12a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 12a as a central part functions as a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination in accordance with the operation by the operator. Further, by the CPU 12a executing the control process based on the control program, the computer with the CPU 12a as the central part functions as a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism 123 to withdraw the above-mentioned number of withdrawals from the storage 121. do.

After this, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act 51 in FIG. Note that when the CPU 12a is in the standby state in Acts 27 and 28, if a deposit is made by the depositing mechanism 122, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 28, and proceeds to Act 51 in FIG.

In Act 51, the CPU 12a sets the value of the variable M to "1".
In Act 52, the CPU 12a obtains the current number of coins stored for the M-th denomination from the automatic change machine 12k, and assigns it to the variable N.

In Act 53, the CPU 12a checks whether the variable N is less than the lower threshold value THlow(M). Note that the CPU 12a may use another threshold value predetermined as a value larger than the lower threshold value THlow(M) for this confirmation. If the CPU 12a determines No because the relationship does not hold, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act54.
In Act 54, the CPU 12a checks whether the variable N is greater than or equal to the upper threshold value THhigh(M). Note that the CPU 12a may use another threshold value predetermined as a value smaller than the upper threshold value THhigh(M) for this confirmation. If the CPU 12a determines No because the relationship does not hold, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act55.
In Act 55, the CPU 12a checks whether the value of the variable M is greater than or equal to the maximum denomination number Mmax. If the CPU 12a determines No because the value of the variable M is less than the maximum value Mmax, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act56.
In Act 56, the CPU 12a increases the value of the variable M by one. Thereafter, the CPU 12a repeats the processing from Act 52 onwards.
Thus, for all denominations, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act 55 only when the number of coins stored in the storage 121 is greater than or equal to the lower threshold and less than the upper threshold determined for that denomination. When the process advances, the value of variable M becomes greater than or equal to the maximum value Mmax. In this case, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 55, and proceeds to Act 57.

In Act 57, the CPU 12a stops the alarm operation. Note that the CPU 12a may start multiple types of alarm operations in Act 12, stop some of the alarm operations on the way to Act 57, and stop the continuing alarm operations in Act 57. Specifically, in Act 12, the CPU 12a starts, for example, blinking the police lamp 12i and sounding an alarm sound as an alarm operation. In response to the determination of Yes in Act 13, the CPU 12a stops sounding the alarm sound. Then, in Act 57, the CPU 12a stops the blinking of the police lamp 12i. When the CPU 12a finishes stopping the alarm operation in Act 57, the CPU 12a ends the control processing shown in FIGS. 4 to 7.

Note that even for one denomination, the CPU 12a performs Act 53 or It is determined Yes in Act54. In this case, the CPU 12a re-executes the above-described process from Act 1 in FIG.

As described above, according to the payment device 12, when the payment device 12 is in a near-empty or near-full state, a start instruction by operating the button B11 on the confirmation screen SC1 can be accepted. Upon receiving the start instruction, the recommended number of denominations for each denomination to be replenished or collected is notified to the employee 21 through the first guidance screen SC2 or the second guidance screen SC3. This allows the payment device 12 to determine whether or not it is necessary to replenish or collect coins or banknotes, and how many coins or banknotes should be replenished or collected. Any employee 21 present can confirm. If necessary, the employee 21 can immediately perform work to replenish or collect coins on the spot. In this way, the effort involved in replenishing or collecting money can be reduced compared to the case where a management person who monitors using a store computer goes to the location where the payment device 12 is installed and replenishes or collects money.

According to the payment device 12, the employee 21 is further notified of the near-empty or near-full state through an alarm operation. Therefore, employees 21 who are near the payment device 12 who need to replenish or collect money can be urged to take prompt action.

Further, according to the payment device 12, if the CPU 12a determines the replenishment number AN(M) as in the above-described specific example, if the collection number AN(M) is deposited for the Mth denomination, then the The number of stored coins for denomination M is likely to approach the standard number SN(M). Therefore, if the employee 21 wants to adjust the stored number of coins for the M-th denomination to be closer to the standard number SN(M), he can deposit the replenishment number shown in the list L1.

Further, according to the payment device 12, if the CPU 12a determines the number of collected coins CN(M) as in the above-described specific example, then if the CPU 12a determines the number of collected coins CN(M) for the Mth denomination, then the Mth The number of stored coins for the denomination is likely to be close to the standard number of coins SN(M). Therefore, if a payout is instructed by touching the button B22 without performing an operation to change the number of collected coins CN(M), the number of coins stored in the storage 121 for the denomination in the near-full state will be large. In this case, the number of coins will be close to the standard number according to the denomination. Therefore, the employee 21 can adjust the stored number of coins for the denomination in the near-full state to be close to the reference number by simply touching the button B22.

Furthermore, according to the payment device 12, if the number of collected coins CN(M) is changed and a payout is instructed by touching the button B22, the denomination in the near-full state will be The desired number of coins will be dispensed and the stored number will be reduced. This allows the employee 21 to arbitrarily adjust the number of sheets stored after dispensing.

According to the payment device 12, if the payment device 12 further includes a coin roll drawer 12j and the coin roll drawer 12j is registered for use, the coin roll drawer 12j is opened in response to a touch on the button B21. Therefore, the employee 21 can easily obtain coins to replenish the payment device 12 using the payment device 12.

Further, according to the payment device 12, if the coin roll drawer 12j provided in another payment device 12 is registered for use, the withdrawal slip SH1 for opening the coin roll drawer 12j will be issued when the button B21 is touched. Issued accordingly. Then, when the barcode C1 indicated on the withdrawal slip SH1 is read by the scanner 12e of the appropriate payment device 12, the coin roll drawer 12j provided in the payment device 12 is opened. Therefore, the employee 21 can easily obtain coins to replenish the payment device 12 to be refilled, for example, from the coin drawer 12j provided in another payment device 12 installed near the payment device 12 concerned. be able to.

This embodiment can be modified in various ways as follows.
In the above embodiment, the payment device 12 with a built-in automatic change machine 12k is described, but the automatic change machine is configured independently from the payment device, and the automatic change machine is externally attached to the payment device. It is also possible to implement it by In this case, the control processing shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 may be performed by the control unit 124 or by a CPU provided in the payment device.

If it is a money receiving device that includes a storage and deposits and withdraws money into the storage using a deposit mechanism and a withdrawal mechanism, the above embodiments include, for example, a self-checkout device, a vending machine, and a money exchange machine. It is also possible to implement the device in other forms.

The storage 121, the depositing mechanism 122, and the dispensing mechanism 123 may be replaced with ones that deposit and withdraw only one of coins and bills.

The coin drawer 12j may only be unlocked by the employee 21 so that it can be opened, instead of being opened in response to an instruction from the CPU 12a.

In place of or in addition to the coin drawer 12j, a safe for storing banknotes may be provided. Further, instead of the cash roll drawer 12j, a safe for storing coins and banknotes may be provided.

Instead of issuing the take-out slip SH1, information for displaying the image represented on the take-out slip SH1 may be transmitted to an information terminal carried by the employee 21, such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone. In this case, the employee 21 causes the scanner 12e to read the barcode displayed on the information terminal.

The alarm operation may be stopped at another arbitrary timing. For example, when the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act 21 in FIG. 5, it may stop all alarm operations.

The CPU 12a may transmit control information therefor to a predetermined information terminal so that the alarm operation is performed by an information terminal carried by the employee 21, such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone.

The object to be settled by the payment device 12 is not limited to the price related to the purchase and sale of products, but can be implemented in the same manner as in the above embodiment even if the payment is for any other object such as consideration for providing a service. It is.

Each function realized by the CPU 12a through control processing can be partially or entirely realized by hardware such as a logic circuit that executes information processing not based on a program. Further, each of the above functions can also be realized by combining software control with hardware such as the above logic circuit.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

10...Checkout system, 11...Product registration device, 12...Payment device, 12a...CPU, 12b...ROM, 12c...RAM, 12d...Auxiliary storage unit, 12e...Scanner, 12f...Touch panel, 12g...Printer, 12h...Card Reader/writer, 12i...Pattern lamp, 12j...Cash drawer, 12k...Automatic change machine, 12m...Communication unit, 12n...Transmission system, 121...Storage, 122...Deposit mechanism, 123...Payment mechanism, 124...Control unit.

The money collection device of the embodiment includes a deposit mechanism, a withdrawal mechanism, a determination means, a determination means , a notification means, a setting means, and a control means. The deposit mechanism allows deposits to be made by denomination. The withdrawal mechanism withdraws the currency deposited by the deposit mechanism by denomination. The determination means determines the number of currency deposited or stored by the deposit mechanism for each denomination. The determining means determines the recommended number to be replenished or collected for each denomination . The notification means notifies the number of recommendations for each denomination determined by the determination means in response to the start instruction . The setting means sets the number of withdrawals for each denomination . The control means controls the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of withdrawals set by the setting means for a denomination that is not zero.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the second guide screen SC3.
The second guide screen SC3 includes lists L1, L2, and buttons B22, B23, and B24.
In other words, the second guide screen SC3 is a screen obtained by omitting the button B21 from the first guide screen SC2. However, the second guide screen SC3 may include the button B21 in a disabled state, such as in a grayed-out display.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.
Below, the invention described in the original claims of the present application will be added.
[Additional Note 1] A deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
A money collection device equipped with
[Additional Note 2] If the number of stored coins for each denomination determined by the determination means is equal to or greater than a collection threshold predetermined for each denomination or less than a replenishment threshold predetermined for each denomination, a reporting means for notifying the operator that replenishment or collection is necessary;
The money collection device according to Supplementary Note 1, further comprising:
[Additional Note 3] If the operator performs a change operation and then performs a determination operation, the determining means determines the number of sheets changed by the change operation as the recommended number of sheets, and when the change operation is performed, If the determination operation is performed without being affected, the recommended number of sheets is determined as the number obtained by subtracting the stored number from a predetermined reference number.
The money collection device described in Supplementary note 1 or Supplementary note 2.
[Additional Note 4] A deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
a safe that stores at least one of coins and banknotes for replenishing the storage;
unlocking means for unlocking the safe in response to the start instruction being input by the input means;
A payment device equipped with
[Additional Note 5] A deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
output means for outputting predetermined information for instructing another device equipped with a safe to store at least one of coins and banknotes to be refilled in the storage to unlock the safe;
A payment device equipped with
[Additional Note 6] A deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage by denomination; and a withdrawal mechanism that withdraws at least one of the coins and banknotes stored in the storage from the storage by denomination. and,
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
A computer included in the money collection device to control the money collection device equipped with the
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination based on the difference between a predetermined standard number and the stored number determined by the determining means;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
control program to make it function.

Claims (6)

a deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
A money collection device equipped with If the number of stored coins for each denomination determined by the determination means is equal to or greater than a collection threshold predetermined for each denomination or less than a replenishment threshold predetermined for each denomination, replenishment or collection is performed. a reporting means for reporting the necessity to the operator;
The money collection device according to claim 1, further comprising: If the operator performs a change operation and then performs a decision operation, the determining means determines the number of sheets changed by the change operation as the recommended number of sheets; If the determination operation is performed, the number obtained by subtracting the stored number of sheets from a predetermined reference number is determined as the recommended number of sheets;
The money collection device according to claim 1 or claim 2. a deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
a safe that stores at least one of coins and banknotes for replenishing the storage;
unlocking means for unlocking the safe in response to the start instruction being input by the input means;
A payment device equipped with a deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination;
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
output means for outputting predetermined information for instructing another device equipped with a safe to store at least one of coins and banknotes to be refilled in the storage to unlock the safe;
A payment device equipped with a deposit mechanism that stores at least one of coins and banknotes in a storage compartment according to denomination;
a dispensing mechanism that withdraws at least one of coins and banknotes stored in the storage by denomination from the storage;
determining means for determining the number of coins stored in the storage for each denomination;
A computer included in the money collection device to control the money collection device equipped with the
an input means for inputting a start instruction in response to an operation by an operator;
determining means for determining the recommended number of coins to be replenished or collected for each denomination based on the difference between a predetermined standard number and the stored number determined by the determining means;
Enabling means for activating the deposit mechanism in response to input of the start instruction by the input means;
Notifying means for notifying the operator of the recommended number of coins for each denomination determined by the determining means in response to the start instruction being input by the inputting means;
a setting means for setting the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination according to the operation by the operator;
For a denomination for which the number of coins to be withdrawn set by the setting means is not zero, a control means for controlling the withdrawal mechanism to withdraw the number of coins to be withdrawn from the storage;
control program to make it function.