Patent Application
20150221158
The present invention relates to a banknote handling apparatus configured to perform a banknote sorting process.
There has been conventionally known a banknote handling apparatus configured to perform a banknote sorting process, the banknote handling apparatus including: a taking-in unit configured to take in a banknote one by one; a transport unit configured to transport the banknote having been taken in from the taking-in unit; a recognition sensor configured to obtain information for recognizing the banknote transported by the transport unit; a control unit configured to recognize the banknote based on the information obtained by the recognition sensor; and a plurality of stacking units configured to stack the banknote based on a recognition result by the control unit.
As such a banknote handling apparatus, there is known an apparatus in which a user can freely decide a sorting condition for each sorting category, such as a denomination of a banknote stacked in each stacking unit, a version of the banknote (version type), an orientation of the banknote, a fitness of the banknote and so on, so as to set a sorting pattern of the stacking units as a whole (see, e.g., WO2008/096429).
However, in the banknote handling apparatus disclosed in WO2008/096429, a degree of freedom of setting is high, while a setting operation is complicated. In addition, when banknotes are sorted with a predetermined purpose, it is necessary for a user to have a full knowledge about the sorting condition for each sorting category set for each stacking unit. Thus, it is very difficult to create a sorting pattern and to sort banknotes, just as a purpose desired by the user.
In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a banknote handling apparatus capable of easily sorting banknotes according to a purpose desired by a user.
A banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention is a banknote handling apparatus configured to perform a sorting process of banknotes, the banknote handling apparatus comprising:
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to create a plurality of the sorting patterns.
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to decide whether plural times of the sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the sorting-category receiving unit, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to decide whether plural times of the sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the sorting-category receiving unit, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to decide whether three or more times of the sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the sorting-category receiving unit, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to decide whether plural times of the sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the sorting-category receiving unit, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, after finishing the sorting process of n-th time, the control unit may be automatically set to sort banknotes based on a sorting pattern to be used in the sorting process of (n+1)-th time.
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the control unit may be configured to output information related to an operation to be next required or related to the sorting process to be next performed.
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the sorting category may include a denomination of the banknote, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the sorting category may include at least one of a currency type, an orientation of the banknote, a fitness of the banknote and a version of the banknote, and
In the banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention, the sorting pattern may be created by selecting a predetermined sorting mode out of a plurality of sorting modes, for each stacking unit and for each sorting category.
In the present invention, there is provided the sorting-category receiving unit that receives at least one sorting category to be recognized by the control unit, and the control unit is configured to create a sorting pattern by deciding types of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units, based on the number of the stacking units and the sorting category received by the sorting-category receiving unit. Thus, banknotes can be easily sorted according to a purposed desired by a user, without excessive burden on the user.
An embodiment of a banknote handling apparatus according to the present invention will be described herebelow with reference to the drawings.
A banknote handling apparatus 100 in this embodiment is configured to perform a banknote sorting process. As shown in
In addition, as shown in
In this embodiment, the stacking units 60a to 60h include a first stacking unit 60a, a second stacking unit 60b disposed adjacently to the first stacking unit 60a, a third stacking unit 60c disposed adjacently to the second stacking unit 60b, a fourth stacking unit 60d disposed adjacently to the third stacking unit 60c, a fourth stacking unit 60d disposed adjacently to the third stacking unit 60c, a fifth stacking unit 60e disposed adjacently to the fourth stacking unit 60d, a sixth stacking unit 60f disposed adjacently to the fifth stacking unit 60e, a seventh stacking unit 60g disposed adjacently to the sixth stacking unit 60f, and an eighth stacking unit 60h disposed adjacently to the seventh stacking unit 60g. Namely, the present invention is explained using a case in which the eight stacking units are provided. However, it goes without saying that the number of stacking units 60a to 60h is not limited thereto. In addition, although
Each of the stacking units 60a to 60h can stack five hundreds banknotes, for example. In this embodiment, a surface in which each of the stacking units 60a to 60h is opened is referred to as “front surface” and a surface reverse thereto is referred to as “rear surface”.
As shown in
The placing unit 11 is equipped with an existence sensor 85 configured to detect whether a banknote is placed. The transport unit 70 is equipped with a plurality of passage sensors 80a to 80t configured to detect that a banknote has passed. The stacking units 60a to 60h are respectively equipped with remaining sensors 25a to 25h configured to detect a banknote stacking condition.
In addition, the transport unit 70 is equipped with a plurality of diverter members 71a to 71i configured to suitably diverge a banknote transported by the transport unit 70.
The banknote handling apparatus 100 also includes a sorting-category receiving unit 40 configured to receive at least one sorting category to be recognized by the control unit 50. In this embodiment, an operation unit 40 (see
The housing 1 is provided with a main display unit 30 that is an LCD (liquid Crystal Display) configured to display information outputted from the control unit 50, and an individual display unit 31 that is an LED (Light Emitting Diode) configured to display information outputted from the control unit 50. The main display unit 30 includes two display screens. The individual display unit 31 is disposed at a position correspondingly to each of the stacking units 60a to 60h.
The control unit 50 in this embodiment is configured to create a sorting pattern by deciding types of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, based on the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h (“eight” in this embodiment) and a sorting category received by the operation unit 40. The sorting pattern created by the control unit 50 is stored in a memory unit 55 (see
The control unit 50 in this embodiment can create a plurality of sorting patterns. The control unit 50 is configured to decide whether plural times of sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on a sorting category received by the operation unit 40. When the control unit 50 decides that the plural times of sorting processes are required, the control unit 50 creates two or more sorting patterns different from one another, so that banknotes can be sorted by using these sorting patterns and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
Even when the plural times of sorting processes are required, it is not always necessary to use two or more sorting patterns different from one another. The control unit 50 in this embodiment is configured to decide whether the plural times of sorting processes are required or not in order to sort banknotes based on a sorting category received by the operation unit 40, and even when the control unit 50 decides that the plural times of sorting processes are required, the banknotes can be sorted by using a duplicated sorting pattern and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
In addition, banknotes can be sorted by using both two or more sorting patterns different from one another and the duplicated sorting pattern and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h. Namely, the control unit 50 in this embodiment is configured to decide whether three or more times of sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on a sorting category received by the operation unit 40. When the control unit 50 decides that three or more times of sorting processes are required, the control unit 50 can create at least two sorting patterns different from each other, sort the banknotes by using each pattern and stack the banknotes in the stacking units 60a to 60h, and the control unit 50 can sort the banknotes by using a duplicated sorting pattern at least once and stack the banknotes in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
The case in which the plural times of sorting processes are required includes, for example, a case in which a “product” of the number of elements of the sorting category received by the operation unit 40 is greater than the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h, a case in which a banknote is transported to the reject unit 61a or 61b, and so on. The example is explained taking as a currency “yen” by way of example. The number of banknote denomination elements is four: 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen. The number of banknote fitness elements is three, which will be described later. The number of banknote version (version type) elements is two: new banknote and old banknote. The number of banknote orientation elements is four: A orientation (an orientation in which, when a banknote is placed on the placing unit 11, the front surface is oriented upward and an upper part of the portrait is oriented in the transport direction); B orientation (an orientation in which, when the banknote is placed on the placing unit 11, the front surface is oriented upward and a lower part of the portrait is oriented in the transport direction); C orientation (an orientation in which, when the banknote is placed on the placing unit 11, the front surface is oriented downward and the lower part of the portrait is oriented in the transport direction); and D orientation (an orientation in which, when the banknote is placed on the placing unit 11, the front surface is oriented downward and the upper part of the portrait is oriented in the transport direction).
The control unit 50 in this embodiment is configured to output information related to an operation to be next required and related to the sorting process to be next performed, and to cause the information to be displayed on the main display unit 30.
In this embodiment, although there is explained a case in which the main display unit 30 of the banknote handling apparatus 100 displays the information outputted from the control unit 50, the present invention is to limited thereto. An external apparatus, such as a personal computer, connected to the banknote handling apparatus 100 may display the information outputted from the control unit 50, and the main display unit 30 of the banknote handling apparatus 100 may not display the information outputted from the control unit 50.
The contents to be displayed on the main display unit 30 may include a message requesting a user to perform a predetermined operation such as “Select category for sorting.”, a message showing the sorting process to be next performed and requesting a user to perform a predetermined operation such as “Sorting based on denomination and orientation is performed. Set banknotes in inlet opening.” and “Sorting based on orientation is performed. Set banknotes in inlet opening.”, for example.
The control unit 50 in this embodiment is configured to decide whether the plural times of sorting processes are required or not, in order to sort banknotes based on a sorting category received by the operation unit 40. When the control unit 50 decides that the plural times of sorting processes are required, the control unit 50 automatically decides, not only sorting patterns to be used, but also a using order of the sorting patterns to be used.
Further, after finishing the sorting process of n-th time, the control unit 50 in this embodiment is automatically set so as to sort banknotes based on a sorting pattern to be used in the sorting process of (n+1)-th time.
It goes without saying that to automatically decide a using order of the sorting patterns as described above is not necessary. The control unit 50 decides whether the plural times of sorting processes are required or not in order to sort banknotes based on a sorting category received by the operation unit 40, and when the control unit 50 decides that the plural times of sorting processes are required, a plurality of sorting patterns may be displayed on the main display unit 30, and an operator may select a desired sorting pattern through the operation unit 40.
In addition, it also goes without saying that to automatically set the control unit 50 to sort banknotes based on a next sorting pattern is not necessary. After finishing the sorting process of n-th times, the control unit 50 may cause the main display unit 30 to display a sorting pattern to be next performed, and a user may select a desired sorting pattern through the operation unit 40. When there are a plurality of sorting patterns to be next performed, the plurality of sorting patterns may be displayed on the main display unit 30, or only one recommended sorting pattern may be displayed on the main display unit 30.
The sorting category may include a denomination of the banknote. In this case, the control unit 50 creates a sorting pattern by deciding contents of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, based on the number of stacking units 60a to 60h and the denomination of the banknote. If the recognition unit 20 can recognize currencies of a plurality of countries, a type of a currency to be sorted may be selected after selection of a denomination as the sorting category. Thus, denomination elements to be sorted may be limited to a denomination of the selected currency.
In addition, the sorting category may include at least one of a currency type, an orientation of the banknote, a fitness of the banknote and a version of the banknote. In this case, the control unit 50 creates a sorting pattern by deciding contents of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, based on the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h and at least one of the currency type, the orientation of the banknote, the fitness of the banknote and the version of the banknote.
A sorting pattern may be created, for example, by selecting a predetermined sorting mode out of a plurality of sorting modes, for each of the stacking units 60a to 60h and for each sorting category (see
The sorting mode may include any of a “specified mode” in which a concrete element of each sorting category is specified, an “automatic mode” to be automatically decided (for example, automatically decided based on an order of recognition), and a “mixed mode” in which banknotes are stacked in a mixed manner.
In an example shown in
In addition, in an example shown in
The aspect, in which a denomination of banknotes to be stacked in the first stacking unit 60a, the second stacking unit 60b, the third stacking unit 60ca and the fourth stacking unit 60d is a denomination of the “first banknote” and a denomination of banknotes to be stacked in the fifth stacking unit 60e, the sixth stacking unit 60f, the seventh stacking unit 60g and the eighth stacking unit 60h is a denomination of the “second banknote”, is one type of the “automatic mode”.
When banknotes are sorted by the fitness of the banknote, the banknotes are sorted into three groups: a banknote that can be used as a banknote to be dispensed from an ATM installed in a financial facility such as a bank; a banknote that cannot be used in an ATM but can be used as a banknote to be dispensed from a counter of a financial facility such as a bank; and a banknote that cannot be used as a banknote to be dispensed from an ATM and cannot be used as a banknote to be dispensed from a counter of a financial facility such as a bank.
As shown in
Next, an operation/effect of the embodiment as structured above will be explained.
According to this embodiment, there is provided the operation unit (sorting-category receiving unit) 40 that receives at least one sorting category recognized by the control unit 50, and the control unit 50 is configured to create a sorting pattern by deciding types of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, based on the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h and the sorting category received by the operation unit 40. Thus, banknotes can be easily sorted according to a purposed desired by a user, without excessive burden on the user.
Namely, in the conventional banknote handling apparatus described in WO2008/096429, a user can freely decide a sorting condition for each sorting category, such as the denomination of the banknote, the version of the banknote, the orientation of the banknote, the fitness of the banknote and so on, to be staked in each stacking unit. However, in such the banknote handling apparatus, a degree of freedom of setting is high, while a setting operation is complicated. When banknotes are sorted based on a predetermined purpose, it is necessary for a user to have a full knowledge about the sorting condition for each sorting category set for each stacking unit. Thus, it is very difficult to create a sorting pattern to sort banknotes, just as a purpose desired by the user. In particular, in a case where plural times of sorting in different settings are required for a set of banknotes to be sorted, it is necessary to switch settings. It makes an operation complicated.
On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the control unit 50 is configured to create a sorting pattern by deciding types of banknotes to be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, based on the number of stacking units 60a to 60h (in this embodiment “eight”) and the sorting category received by the operation unit 40, and configured to perform a banknote sorting process in accordance with the sorting pattern. Thus, banknotes can be easily sorted according to a purposed desired by a user, without excessive burden on the user.
In addition, in this embodiment, since the control unit 50 is configured to create a plurality of sorting patterns, banknotes can be stacked in the respective stacking units 60a to 60h with the plurality of sorting patterns. More specifically, when the control unit 50 in this embodiment decides that plural times of sorting process are necessary and that two or more sorting patterns different from one another are needed to be created, in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the operation unit 40, the control unit 50 sorts the banknotes by using these sorting patterns and stacks the banknotes in the sorting units 60a to 60h.
Thus, according to this embodiment, even when it is necessary to perform plural times of the sorting process and it is necessary to create two or more sorting patterns different from one another, in order to sort banknotes according to a purpose desired by a user, the banknote can be suitably sorted and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
On the other hand, it is not always necessary to create two or more sorting patterns different from one another, even when the plural times of sorting processes are required. When the control unit 50 in this embodiment decides that it is necessary to use a duplicated sorting pattern for sorting banknotes based on the sorting category, the control unit 50 sorts the banknotes by using the duplicated sorting pattern and stacks the banknotes in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
Thus, according to this embodiment, even when it is necessary to use a duplicated sorting pattern in order to sort banknotes according to a purpose desired by a user, the banknotes can be suitably sorted and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
Further, when the control unit in this embodiment decides that it is necessary to use three or more times of sorting processes for sorting banknotes based on the sorting category, the control unit 50 can create different sorting patterns for each time, and sort the banknotes by using the sorting patterns to stack the banknotes in the stacking units 60a to 60h. Alternatively, the control unit 50 can use both two or more sorting patterns different from one another and a duplicated sorting pattern, and sort the banknotes to stack the banknotes in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
Thus, according to this embodiment, since different sorting patterns and the same sorting pattern can be used in a mixed manner if required, banknotes can be more suitably sorted and stacked in the stacking units 60a to 60h.
In this embodiment, the control unit 50 decides whether the plural times of sorting processes are required or not in order to sort banknotes based on the sorting category received by the operation unit 40, and when the control unit 50 decides that the plural times of sorting processes are required, the control unit 50 automatically decides, not only sorting patterns to be used, but also a using order of the sorting patterns. Thus, it is not necessary for a user to decide even an order of the sorting processes, and a burden on the user can be more reduced. The control unit 50 may automatically select an order along which the number of banknotes to be rejected decreases, based on a previous record stored in the memory unit 55. According to such an example, an efficiency of the banknote sorting process can be enhanced.
In addition, in this embodiment, after finishing the sorting process of n-th time, the control unit 50 is automatically set to sort banknotes based on a sorting pattern to be used in the sorting process of (n+1)-th time. Thus, it is not necessary for a user to set a sorting pattern, which enhances the convenience for the user.
In addition, in this embodiment, the control unit 50 is configured to output information related to an operation to be next required and related to a sorting process to be next performed, and the main display unit 30 is configured to display the information. Thus, a user can easily understood an operation to be performed by himself/herself and the sorting process to be next performed.
A plurality of sorting patterns created by the control unit 50 is stored in the memory unit 55. The control unit 50 is configured to suitably read out the sorting patterns stored in the memory unit 55, so as to sequentially perform the banknote sorting process.
In addition, it is possible that the memory unit 55 stores a sorting pattern created by the control unit 50 for a long period of time, and that, in the next or later banknote sorting process, the control unit 50 reads out the sorting pattern stored in the memory unit 55 so as to perform the banknote sorting process.
In an example in which the denomination of the banknote is included in the sorting category, a sorting pattern can be created based on a denomination of a banknote to be stacked in each of the stacking units 60a to 60h, and banknotes can be sorted based on the denomination of the banknote.
In addition, in an example in which the currency type is included in the sorting category, a sorting pattern can be created based on a type of currency to be stacked in each of the stacking units 60a to 60h, and banknotes can be sorted based on the currency type.
In addition, in an example in which the orientation of the banknote is included in the sorting category, a sorting pattern can be created based on an orientation of a banknote to be stacked in each of the stacking units 60a to 60h, and banknotes can be sorted based on the orientation of the banknote.
In addition, in an example in which the fitness of the banknote is included in the sorting category, a sorting pattern can be created based on a fitness of a banknote to be stacked in the each of the stacking units 60a to 60h, and banknotes can be sorted based on the fitness of the banknote.
In addition, in an example in which the version of the banknote is included in the sorting category, a sorting pattern can be created based on a version of a banknote to be stacked in each of the stacking units 60a to 60h, and banknotes can be sorted based on the version of the banknote.
Herebelow, the present invention is explained using concrete examples.
In Example 1, there is explained an example in which not only a sorting pattern but also a using order of sorting patterns is automatically decided. In Example 1, after finishing the sorting process of n-th time, the control unit 50 is automatically set to sort banknotes based on a sorting pattern to be used in the sorting process of (n+1)-th time.
A user firstly inputs an instruction for starting the banknote sorting process through the operation unit 40.
The control unit 50, which has received the instruction for starting the sorting process, transmits an operation command to the main display unit 30, and causes the main display unit 30 to display “Select category for sorting.”.
In accordance with the instruction, the user selects a desired sorting category for sorting, through the operation unit (sorting-category receiving unit) 40. Herebelow, the present invention is explained by taking an example in which the user desires that banknotes are sorted by denomination, fitness and version. The “product” of the number of elements in this case is 4×3×2=24, which is larger than the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h (eight). Thus, this example corresponds to a case in which the plural times of sorting processes are required.
Then, upon receipt of the operation command from the control unit 50, the main display unit 30 displays “Sorting based on denomination is performed. Set banknotes in inlet opening.”.
In accordance with the instruction, the user places banknotes on the placing unit 11, and inputs an instruction for performing the sorting process through the operation unit 40.
When the instruction for performing the sorting process has been inputted from the operation unit 40, the banknote handling apparatus 100 starts the sorting process based on the denomination. As a sorting pattern at this time, for example, the denomination is under the “specified mode”, a 10,000-yen banknote is stacked in the first stacking unit 60a, a 5,000-yen banknote is stacked in the second stacking unit 60b, a 2,000-yen banknote is stacked in the third stacking unit 60c, and a 1,000-yen banknote is stacked in the fourth stacking unit 60d (see
When the sorting process based on the denomination of the banknote has been finished, the user takes out the banknotes from the respective stacking units 60a to 60d. After the taking out of the banknotes has been finished, the control unit 50 decides it based on the information from the remaining sensors 25a to 25d. Then, the control unit 50 transmits an operation command to the main display unit 30 and causes the main display unit 30 to display “Sorting based on fitness and version is performed. Set 10,000-yen banknotes in inlet opening.”.
In accordance with this instruction, the user places 10,000-yen banknotes on the placing unit 11, and inputs an instruction for performing the sorting process through the operation unit 40.
When the instruction for performing the sorting process has been inputted from the operation unit 40, the banknote handling apparatus 100 starts the sorting process based on the fitness and the version. As the sorting pattern at this time, for example, the version is under the “automatic mode”, and the fitness is under the “specified mode”. A banknote that is sorted as a version of a banknote firstly decided (first banknote) and as “ATM” is stacked in the first stacking unit 60a, a banknote sorted as “first banknote” version and as “TLR” is stacked in the second stacking unit 60b, a banknote sorted as “first banknote” version and as “UNFIT” is stacked in the third stacking unit 60c, a banknote that is sorted as a version different from the version of the banknote having been firstly decided (“second banknote”) and as “ATM” is stacked in the fourth stacking unit 60d, a banknote sorted as “second banknote” version and as “TLR” is stacked in the fifth stacking unit 60e, and a banknote sorted as “second banknote” version and as “UNFIT” is stacked in the sixth stacking unit 60f (see
The aforementioned “ATM” means a banknote that can be used as a banknote to be dispensed from an ATM installed in a financial facility such as a bank, “TLR” means a banknote that cannot be used in an ATM but can be used as a banknote to be dispensed from a counter of a financial facility such as a bank, and “UNFIT” means a banknote that cannot be used as a banknote to be dispensed from an ATM and cannot be used as a banknote to be dispensed from a counter of a financial facility such as a bank.
In the manner as described above, when the sorting process of 10,000-yen banknotes based on the fitness and the version has been finished, the user takes out the 10,000-yen banknotes from the respective stacking units 60a to 60h.
Thereafter, the sorting process for the 5,000-yen banknotes, the 2,000-yen banknotes and 1,000-yen banknotes are respectively performed based on the fitness and the version.
In the above-described Example 1, the sorting patterns that are different from one another are used in the sorting process based on the denomination and the sorting process based on the fitness and the version. On the other hand, the duplicated sorting pattern is used in the sorting process based on the fitness and based on the version in each denomination.
In Example 2, the aspect, in which a sorting pattern is decided, but an order of the sorting processes to be performed is selected by a user, is used and explained.
A user firstly inputs an instruction for starting a banknote sorting process through the operation unit 40.
The control unit 50, which has received the instruction for starting the sorting process, transmits an operation command to the main display unit 30 and causes the main display unit 30 to display “Select category for sorting.”.
In accordance with the instruction, the user selects a desired sorting category for sorting, through the operation unit (sorting-category receiving unit) 40. Herebelow, the present invention is explained by taking an example in which the user desires that banknotes are sorted based on the denomination and the orientation. The “product” of the number of elements in this case is 4×4=16, which is larger than the number of the stacking units 60a to 60h (eight). Thus, this example corresponds to a case in which the plural times of sorting processes are required.
When the user has selected that banknotes are to be sorted based on the denomination and the orientation, the control unit 50 creates a sorting pattern for sorting banknotes based on the denomination and the orientation. To be specific, for example, read out are the sorting patterns such as: a sorting pattern (see
The read out the sorting patterns are displayed on the main display unit 30, and the main display unit 30 displays “Select sorting pattern.”.
Then, the user selects one sorting pattern out of the read out sorting patterns through the operation unit 40. In this example, it is supposed that the sorting pattern in which the denomination and the orientation are under the “specified mode” (see
Then, upon receipt of the operation command from the control unit 50, the main display unit 30 displays “Sorting based on denomination and orientation is performed. Set banknotes in inlet opening.”.
In accordance with the instruction, the user places banknotes on the placing unit 11, and inputs an instruction for performing a sorting process through the operation unit 40.
When the instruction for performing the sorting process has been inputted from the operation unit 40, the banknote handling apparatus 100 starts the sorting process based on the denomination of the banknote and the orientation of the banknote. At this time, the banknotes are sorted in such a manner that the fitness and the version are under the “mixed mode”.
After finishing the first sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation, the user takes out the banknotes from the respective stacking units 60a to 60h. In the sorting pattern in which the denomination and the orientation are under the “specified mode”, a 2,000-yen banknote and a 5,000-yen banknote are transported to the reject unit. In this case, if the set of banknotes placed on the placing unit 11 includes neither 2,000-yen banknote nor 5,000-yen banknote, there is no banknote that is transported to the reject unit. Thus, the banknote sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation is finished only by this first sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation.
Meanwhile, when there is a banknote having been transported to the reject unit, the main display unit 30 displays “Sorting based on denomination and orientation is performed. Set banknote in reject unit in inlet opening.”, upon receipt of an operation command from the control signal 50.
In accordance with the instruction, the user places the banknotes in the placing unit 11, and inputs an instruction for performing the sorting process through the operation unit 40.
When the instruction for performing the sorting process has been inputted from the operation unit 40, the banknote handling apparatus 100 starts the sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation. At this time, there is used a sorting pattern in which the denomination and the orientation are under the “specified mode”, a 5,000-yen banknote in the A orientation is stacked in the first stacking unit 60a, a 5,000-yen banknote in the B orientation is stacked in the second stacking unit 60b, a 5,000-yen banknote in the C orientation is stacked in the third stacking unit 60c, a 5,000-yen banknote in the D orientation is stacked in the fourth stacking unit 60d, a 2,000-yen banknote in the A orientation is stacked in the fifth stacking unit 60e, a 2,000-yen banknote in the B orientation is stacked in the sixth stacking unit 60f, a 2,000-yen banknote in the C orientation is stacked in the seventh stacking unit 60g, and a 2,000-yen banknote in the D orientation is stacked in the eight stacking unit 60h (see
After finishing the sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation, the user takes out the banknotes from the respective stacking units 60a to 60h, and the sorting process based on the denomination and the orientation to the set of banknotes is finished.
The disclosure by the embodiment, the examples described above and the drawings is a mere example for explaining the inventions recited in the claims, and the inventions recited in the claims will not be limited by the disclosure of the embodiment, the examples described above and the drawings.
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
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| PCT/JP2012/065093 | 6/13/2012 | WO | 00 | 3/25/2015 |
