УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДАЧИ ПАЧЕК БАНКНОТ, НАПРИМЕР, В МАШИНУ

Изобретение относится к устройство для подачи пачки элементов, таких как банкноты, чеки, бланки или что-то подобное, в машину для дальнейшего обращения с указанными элементами. Устройство включает загрузочное отверстие (10), через которое пачки элементов подаются в машину извне; средство (11-12) подачи по одному элементу за раз на транспортировочный путь (11-13-14) в машине, и средство (20) для обеспечения покупателей инструкциями и информацией, которая позволит правильно обращаться с машиной. Между загрузочным отверстием (10) и средством (11-12) подачи расположено вспомогательное средство (16-17), которое предусмотрено для транспортировки элементов к средству (11-12) подачи по одному за раз. Устройство также включает в себя средство (11-12-17-10) для возможного возврата пачки элементов назад к загрузочному отверстию (10) в то же самое время, когда средство (20) для выдачи инструкций предоставляет покупателям инструкции о том, как следует привести в порядок возвращенную пачку элементов.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ БАНКНОТ

Изобретение относится к терминалам обработки денег для приема, хранения и выдачи ценных документов в обмен за товары или услуги. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности выдачи сдачи с использованием принятых терминалом денежных средств. Устройство терминала включает в себя тестирующий модуль (100), модуль для временного хранения и последующей выдачи принятых банкнот (200) и модуль хранения (300) банкнот. Тестирующий модуль определяет могут быть приняты банкноты или нет, а принятые банкноты хранятся в модуле хранения. Модуль для временного хранения и последующей выдачи принятых банкнот служит для передачи временно хранящихся банкнот в тестирующий модуль для выдачи в качестве сдачи или передачи временно хранящихся банкнот в модуль их хранения. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО С ЗАСЛОНКОЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ ТРАНЗАКЦИЙ С НОСИТЕЛЯМИ

Узел (10) внесения/выдачи банкнот имеет: узел (94) открытия/закрытия, который перемещает заслонку (24) в направлении открытия и в направлении закрытия; узел (96) приведения в действие, имеющий движущую силу; стопорящую шестерню (48), которая служит в качестве узла редуктора, который приводит в действие узел (94) открытия/закрытия посредством передачи движущей силы узла (96) приведения в действие в узел (94) открытия/закрытия посредством контакта с узлом (96) приведения в действие и узлом (94) открытия/закрытия и вращения; и узел (98) стопорения/расстопорения заслонки, который, посредством контакта с узлом редуктора и ограничения вращения узла редуктора, ограничивает работу узла (94) открытия/закрытия и стопорит заслонку (24) таким образом, что заслонка (24) не перемещается, а с другой стороны, посредством отхода от узла редуктора и высвобождения вращения узла редуктора, размыкает стопорение таким образом, чтобы перемещать узел (94) открытия/закрытия и перемещать заслонку (24). Вследствие ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРИЕМА И ВЫДАЧИ БАНКНОТ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для приема и выдачи, соответственно возврата банкнот. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности повышения эксплуатации при приеме и выдачи, соответственно возврате банкнот, которое имеет простую и компактную конструкцию. Устройство для приема и выдачи, соответственно возврата банкнот имеет карман, который для помещения в него и выдачи, соответственно возврата банкнот выполнен разделяемым разделительным элементом на два отделения, для их образования разделительный элемент установлен с возможностью перемещения внутри кармана, а также предусмотрен транспортировочно-зажимной элемент, который выполнен с возможностью независимого от разделительного элемента перемещения внутри кармана для зажима в кармане находящихся в нем банкнот. При этом для зажима банкнот транспортировочно-зажимной элемент перемещается в первом направлении внутри кармана до прилегания к находящимся в нем банкнотам и перемещает выдаваемые или возвращаемые банкноты по меньшей ...

СПОСОБ ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ И МЕХАНИЗМ ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ ДОКУМЕНТОВ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО БАНКОВСКОГО АВТОМАТА РЕЦИКЛИРОВАНИЯ ВАЛЮТЫ

Банкноты денежных средств ориентируются в угловом и в поперечном направлении для выполнения устранения перекоса и для центрирования. Устройство 84 устранения перекоса и центрирования содержит челночный механизм 204. Челночный механизм содержит прижимные ролики 212 и 214 и датчики 216, 218 и 220, которые установлены в направлении, поперечном каналу, вдоль которого перемещаются банкноты. Вращение прижимных роликов селективно регулируется для ориентации передних краев банкнот перпендикулярно каналу, по которому перемещаются банкноты. После достижения надлежащей ориентации банкнота отпускается. Указанные конструктивные признаки обеспечат надежность работы устройства и высокие скоростные характеристики. 2 с. и 35 з.п. ф-лы, 70 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БУМАЖНЫХ ЛИСТОВ И РАЗДЕЛИТЕЛЬНАЯ КАРТОЧКА

Группа изобретений относится к области обработки плоских изделий и может применяться в обработке бумажных листов. Устройство для обработки бумажных листов содержит загрузочное отверстие, детекторный блок и блок управления. Посредством загрузочного отверстия в направлении транспортировки втягиваются бумажные листы. Листы включают по меньшей мере один целевой лист и наложенную на лист разделительную карточку. Поверхность разделительной карточки имеет основной участок с группой идентификационных отверстий. Группа идентификационных отверстий образована по меньшей мере двумя расположенными вдоль направления транспортировки сквозными отверстиями. Детекторный блок обнаруживает втягивание бумажных листов посредством загрузочного блока и обнаруживает группу идентификационных отверстий. Блок управления устанавливает, что бумажный лист является разделительной карточкой, если детекторный блок обнаружил группу идентификационных отверстий. Блок управления устанавливает, что бумажный лист является целевым ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ НОСИТЕЛЕЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ТРАНЗАКЦИЙ С НОСИТЕЛЯМИ

Изобретение относится к области обработки плоских бумажных носителей, например банкнот. Устройство обработки носителей содержит барабан, основную ленту, основную катушку для наматывания ленты, первый ленточный ролик, второй ленточный ролик и направляющую транспортировки носителя. Направляющая транспортировки носителя содержит подвижную направляющую. Подвижная направляющая способна двигаться в координации с диаметром барабана для расположения в любой момент между направляющей транспортировки и барабаном. Подвижная направляющая направляет транспортируемую банкноту между направляющей транспортировки и барабаном. Обеспечивается надежность транспортировки, исключается скручивание банкнот, минимизируется соприкосновение банкнот с частями устройства. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 24 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ВРЕМЕННОГО ХРАНЕНИЯ БУМАЖНЫХ ДЕНЕГ

Изобретение относится к области банковского оборудования. Устройство временного хранения бумажных денег содержит пару намоточных лент для захвата бумажных денег, большой намоточный барабан для временного хранения бумажных денег, верхний модуль намоточного барабана, нижний модуль намоточного барабана и входное/выходное отверстие для бумажных денег. Отверстие для денег содержит пару сцепляющихся удерживающих роликов. Верхний удерживающий ролик обеспечен на верхней оси вращения. Нижний удерживающий ролик обеспечен на нижней оси вращения. Большой намоточный барабан имеет нижнюю канальную направляющую пластину. Один конец нижней канальной направляющей пластины обеспечен с возможностью вращения на нижней оси вращения. Другой конец пластины является упругим относительно свободным концом, образованным посредством натяжения пружины по направлению к большому намоточному барабану. Хвостовой участок свободного конца имеет дугообразную форму, концентрическую с большим намоточным барабаном. Дугообразный ...

УСТРОЙСТВО С ЗАСЛОНКОЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ ТРАНЗАКЦИЙ С НОСИТЕЛЯМИ

СПОСОБ ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ И МЕХАНИЗМ ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ ДОКУМЕНТОВ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО БАНКОВСКОГО АВТОМАТА РЕЦИКЛИРОВАНИЯ ВАЛЮТЫ

... 1. Устройство в электронном банковском автомате, содержащее канал транспортировки листов, в котором листы перемещаются в основном в первом направлении, первый датчик листов и второй датчик листов, расположенные рядом с каналом транспортировки листов, причем первый и второй датчики в основном смещены один относительно другого в поперечном направлении относительно первого направления, первый механизм торможения листов и второй механизм торможения листов, расположенные рядом с каналом транспортировки листов, причем второй механизм торможения листов смещен в основном в поперечном направлении от первого механизма торможения листов, каждый механизм торможения листов приводится в действие селективно для изменения относительной скорости смещенных участков листа, находящихся рядом с механизмами торможения листов, когда лист перемещается рядом с механизмами торможения листов в канале транспортировки листов, и систему управления, оперативно связанную с первым и вторым датчиками обнаружения листов ...

БАНКОМАТ С ТРАНСПОРТЕРОМ ДЛЯ ДЕПОНИРОВАНИЯ МНОЖЕСТВА БАНКНОТ

... 1. Устройство, содержащее: ! транспортирующее устройство для множества банкнот, предназначенное для банковского автомата, ! причем транспортирующее устройство включает в себя ось, ! причем транспортирующее устройство включает в себя держатель пачки, ! который включает в себя внутреннюю область хранения, ! приспособленную для хранения пачки банкнот, ! причем держатель пачки имеет возможность радиального перемещения относительно оси вместе с пачкой ! и вокруг оси вместе с пачкой. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором транспортирующее устройство включает в себя кожух держателя, причем держатель пачки имеет возможность радиально перемещаться относительно кожуха держателя. ! 3. Устройство по п.2, в котором держатель пачки имеет возможность перемещаться внутри кожуха держателя. ! 4. Устройство по п.3, в котором транспортирующее устройство включает в себя поддерживающую структуру, причем поддерживающая структура поддерживает держатель пачки и кожух держателя, причем кожух держателя имеет возможность ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ БАНКНОТ

... 1. Устройство обработки банкнот, содержащее:множество отпускных портов, которые отпускают банкноты;секцию классификации банкнот, которая классифицирует банкноты; иконтроллер, который выбирает место назначения транспортировки банкнот, классифицированных секцией классификации банкнот, из множества отпускных портов, и осуществляет управление, чтобы транспортировать банкноты в выбранный отпускной порт.2. Устройство обработки банкнот по п. 1, в котором контроллер выбирает место назначения транспортировки банкнот из множества отпускных портов согласно количеству банкнот, которые должны отпускаться.3. Устройство обработки банкнот по п. 1 или 2, в котором контроллер выбирает место назначения транспортировки банкнот из множества отпускных портов согласно номиналу банкнот, которые должны отпускаться.4. Устройство обработки банкнот по п. 1, в котором:секция классификации банкнот классифицирует банкноты согласно физическому состоянию; иконтроллер, во время операции контрольного подсчета, выбирает место ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ И ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ БАНКНОТ

... 1. Устройство для хранения и транспортировки банкнот, включающее приемник банкнот, поддон, имеющий возможность возвратно-поступательного перемещения внутрь приемника и из него в первом направлении, а также имеющий возможность принимать одну или несколько банкнот и снабженный отверстием в нижней его части и/или открывающимся днищем, плунжер, имеющий возможность перемещения внутри приемника во втором направлении, обычно перпендикулярно первому направлению для перемещения указанных одной или нескольких банкнот внутрь средств хранения, размещенных внутри приемника с возможностью их извлечения из него с противоположной стороны поддона по отношению к плунжеру, отличающееся тем, что траектория движения плунжера проходит через нижнюю часть поддона, обеспечивая возможность плунжеру перемещать указанные банкноту или банкноты из поддона внутрь указанных средств хранения. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что нижняя часть поддона находится в закрытом положении с возможностью ее открытия плунжером ...

Vorrichtung zum Behandeln von Blättern.

Eingabemodul und Verfahren zum Zuführen von Wertdokumenten zu einer Wertdokumentbearbeitungsvorrichtung sowie System zur Bearbeitung von Wertdokumenten

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Eingabemodul (10) sowie ein entsprechendes Verfahren zum Zuführen von Wertdokumenten, insbesondere Banknoten, zu mindestens einer Wertdokumentbearbeitungsvorrichtung mit einer Entnahmeeinrichtung (27) zur Entnahme von Wertdokumenten aus einem in einer Entnahmeposition befindlichen ersten Behälter (1) und Zuführen der entnommenen Wertdokumente zur Wertdokumentbearbeitungsvorrichtung, einer Ausgabeeinrichtung (16) zur Aufnahme mindestens eines Behälters (1) in einer Ausgabeposition, in welcher der Behälter (1) entnommen werden kann, und einer Beförderungseinrichtung (25, 26) zur Beförderung des Behälters innerhalb des Eingabemoduls. Die Erfindung ermöglicht einen einfachen und kompakten Aufbau des Eingabemoduls (10) und Systems bzw. einen einfachen Ablauf beim Zuführen von Wertdokumenten zu einer Wertdokumentbearbeitungsvorrichtung.

BLATTHANDHABUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Automatic object reception or delivery device e.g. for money handling, has transport tray for reception or delivery of objects and transport of objects from or to reception or delivery unit

The automatic object reception or delivery device has a reception or delivery unit (1) and at least one delivery or storage machine (2), with a transport tray (3) for reception or delivery of the objects and for transporting the objects between the reception or delivery unit and the delivery or storage machine and vice versa, in conjunction with a conveyor. An Independent claim for a method for automatic delivery of objects is also included.

GELDEIN-/AUSGABEAUTOMAT

Vorrichtung für die Annahme und Ausgabe von Banknoten

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für die Annahme und Ausgabe bzw. Rückgabe von Banknoten. Die Erfindung geht dabei von einer Vorrichtung für die Annahme und Ausgabe bzw. Rückgabe von Banknoten, die einen Stapel bilden, mit einem Fach zur Annahme und Ausgabe bzw. Rückgabe von Banknoten, einer Transporteinrichtung innerhalb des Fachs, für den Transport des Stapels von Banknoten in einer Annahmerichtung oder einer Ausgaberichtung, zwischen Positionen, bei denen sich die Banknoten teilweise oder vollständig in dem Fach befinden, einem Vereinzeler, welcher die vollständig im Fach befindlichen Banknoten vereinzelt, einem Transportsystem, welches die vom Vereinzeler vereinzelten Banknoten übernimmt und einer Bearbeitung zuführt, aus, sowie einem Rückgabefach in dem auszugebende bzw. zurückzugebende Banknoten gesammelt werden und einen Stapel bilden, wobei das Rückgabefach räumlich vom Fach getrennt ist und in Ausgaberichtung der auszugebenden bzw. zurückzugebenden Banknoten ...

AUTOMATIC BANK NOTE TRANSACTION APPARATUS

Apparatus and method for monitoring a card slot

An apparatus and method for monitoring a card slot is provided. The apparatus is for monitoring a card slot for the presence of unauthorised objects or devices, such as card traps or Lebanese loops, and comprises a photon coupled interrupter having a light source 32 configured for placement at a first side of the card slot to be monitored, the light source 32 being configured to emit light across the card slot; a light sensor 34 configured for placement at a side of the card slot opposite to the first side, the light sensor 34 being configured to sense light from the light source 32 that has propagated across the card slot; and control circuitry 36 for controlling the light source 32 to emit light and for determining the presence of an object or device in the card slot from a signal output from the light sensor 34. Optical components 40, 42 are used to shape the light emitted across the card slot such as lenses, prisms or fibre optic scopes. Optical component 40, 42 may be a positive converging ...

Self-service terminal

Bill receiver with foreign matter detection device

A banknote acceptor feeder device

BILL PRESSING DOWN APPARATUS

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

DEVICE FOR STORING AND CARRYING NOTES

NOTE A/COUTPUT UNIT

CASH-POINT DISPENSER

SHEET HANDLING DEVICE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE

Device for inserting bank notes into a bill acceptor

The invention relates to a device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device. The bank note processing device has a main body, a support surface for supporting a bank note to be inserted on a flat side, and at least one lateral positioning edge for laterally positioning the slot on the bank note processing device and/or for connecting the slot to the bank processing device in an accurately fitting manner. In particular, the device is a slot. According to the invention, the device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device is characterized by setting means for variably setting the position of the positioning edge transversely to the insertion direction of the bank note through the slot.

Gate mechanism

Disclosed is a gate mechanism (100) mounted on a side frame (210) of a financial automated machine cash slot (230a), wherein the gate mechanism comprises a gate (10), a driving mechanism (20) and a pair of locking mechanisms (30) controlling the gate (10), with the lower end of the gate (10) being connected with a front end (240a) of the frame side (240) in such a way as to be able to slide up and down, and the upper end of the gate (10) being connected with an upper end (240b) of the frame side (240) in such a way as to be able to slide back and forth, and the driving mechanism (20) driving the upper end of the gate (10) in sliding back and forth at the upper end (240b) of the frame side (240), while causing the lower end of the gate (10) to move up and down at the front end (240a) of the frame side (240), thus achieving opening and closing of the gate (10). The gate mechanism (100) can reduce the motion enveloping space of the gate (10) and has the advantage of a compact structure.

Coin input apparatuses and associated methods and systems

Automatic coin input apparatuses for use with consumer coin counting machines (e.g., 100) and/or other coin processing machines are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a coin bowl structure includes a rotatable disk configured to support a plurality of randomly oriented coins deposited thereon. In operation, rotation of the disk in a first direction can automatically drive a first portion of the coins deposited thereon out of the bowl structure through a first coin passage, and rotation of the disk in a second direction opposite to the first direction can automatically drive a second portion of the coins deposited thereon out of the bowl structure through a second coin passage different than the first coin passage. 222--F- 2A '228 W 20 248a' 120 -- 22248b Fig. 2A ...

Device and method for ensuring fund safety of self-service terminal user

A device and a method for ensuring fund safety of a self-service terminal user. The device comprises a detection module, a determination processing module, an execution module, a storage module, and a control module. In the method, after each self-service terminal user finishes a service relating to cash business, banknotes possibly existing on a small movement door is automatically recovered and processed by an automatic teller machine. By means of the device and the method, the banknotes possibly existing on the small door can be automatically recovered and processed by the automatic teller machine each time after the service relating to the cash business is finished, so the transaction speed and efficiency of the self-service terminal can be improved, and the fund safety of customers can be effectively ensured.

Circulation all-in-one machine and bank note distributing device thereof

A circulation all-in-one machine and a bank note distributing device thereof. The bank note distributing device comprises a supporting side plate (8) and further comprises a hot wheel assembly (7), a bank note distributing assembly, a first bank note pressing assembly (4), a second bank note pressing assembly (6), a bank note baffle (1) and a bank note picking-up wheel (2) that are installed on the supporting side plate (8). The first bank note pressing assembly (4) comprises a first bank note pressing plate (9) and a synchronous pulley mechanism for driving the first bank note pressing plate (9). The second bank note pressing assembly (6) comprises a second bank note pressing plate (5) and a crank and rocker mechanism for driving the second bank note pressing plate. A bank note inlet space is formed between the bank note baffle (1) and the first bank note pressing plate (9), and a bank note outlet space is formed between the first bank note pressing plate (9) and the second bank note pressing ...

DEVICE FOR INSERTING BANK NOTES INTO A BILL ACCEPTOR

The invention relates to a device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device. The bank note processing device has a main body, a support surface for supporting a bank note to be inserted on a flat side, and at least one lateral positioning edge for laterally positioning the slot on the bank note processing device and/or for connecting the slot to the bank processing device in an accurately fitting manner. In particular, the device is a slot. According to the invention, the device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device is characterized by setting means for variably setting the position of the positioning edge transversely to the insertion direction of the bank note through the slot.

COIN CHUTE WITH ANTI-FISHING ASSEMBLY

A coin chute for a vending machine may include one or more anti-fishing assemblies located in the vicinity of the coin chute's opening for receiving coins. The anti-fishing assemblies may include one or more rotatable anti-fishing fingers that project into a coin channel. The anti-fling fingers may rotate out of the coin channel to allow inserted coins to pass. In addition, the anti-fishing fingers prevent withdrawal of inserted coins out of the coin channel. The anti-fishing assemblies may be in addition to anti-pull back assemblies that prevent inserted coins from being withdrawn back past a coin discriminator.

CASH VAULT FOR TELLERS ACTIVE ON BOTH SIDES

Cash vault (1) has banknote input/disbursement unit (10) for tellers active on both sides. There is banknote repository unit (35) in armored vault base unit (15). Banknotes (12) to be disbursed from vault base unit (15) are made available in disbursement unit (11) of banknote input/disbursement unit (10) such that they can only ever be removed by one of two cashiers. Banknote input/disbursement unit (10) can be removed as a whole without breaking it down from vault base unit (15), unauthorized access to the banknotes stored in banknote repository unit (15) then being impossible. Due to its modularity, cash vault (1) is very easy to service; this is enhanced especially by simple, detachable connections for cover and partition plates (83a, 83b) which are perpendicular to one another, banknote repository unit (35) which can be withdrawn from vault base unit (15), and fastener (9) for tension relief of cable bundles (115).

CURRENCY RECEIVING DEVICE

A currency receiving device is disclosed which comprises a safe, having a lockable access opening and a lockable currency receiving opening, a removable currency receptacle contained within the safe and positioned to receive currency through the currency receiving opening, a currency counter for counting and identifying currency received and placing the currency in a position to pass through the currency receiving opening, and a controller which governs the opening and closing of the currency receiving opening. Currency inserted into the currency counter is deposited on top of a panel which covers the currency receiving opening. If it is desired to deposit the currency into the safe, an operator engages a microprocessor controller causing the currency to be deposited onto a moveable platform within the currency receptacle. The platform is simultaneously lowered to allow further currency to be deposited. When desired, the currency receptacle can be removed from the safe and transported to ...

Sheet Handling Apparatus

A device (10) for dispensing sheet media comprising a storage location (34) for storing sheet media to be dispensed; a receiving location (32) accessible to a patron from which the sheet media may be received; a receptacle (122) for retaining sheets of the media; a stacking assembly; (200) for stacking individual sheets of the sheet media into a stack; a transport assembly (80), (180) for transporting individual sheets from the storage location (34) to the stacking assembly (200) and for transporting sheets of the media from the receiving location (32) to the receptacle (122); a transfer assembly (400) for transferring a stack of sheets from the stacking assembly (200) to the receiving location (32); and, a divert assembly (300) associated with the transport assembly operable to cause sheets transported from the storage location (34) to the stacking assembly (200) to be diverted to the receptacle (122).

COMBINATION BANKNOTE VALIDATOR AND BANKNOTE DISPENSER

A combination banknote validator, banknote accumulator, banknote storage cassette and banknote dispenser is designed in a modular manner and the accumulator and banknote dispenser cooperate to additionally define part of a processing pathway therebetween. The banknotes can move in either direction along the processing pathway and preferably several accumulators are located along the pathway. The banknote dispenser is of a rotary design and stacks banknotes on the surface thereof and dispenses a stack of banknotes through a discharge opening.

DOCUMENT ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR CURRENCY RECYCLING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE

Paper currency is oriented in skew and transverse alignment to accomplish deskewing and centering. The deskewing and centering device (84) includes a shuttle (204). The shuttle includes pinch wheels (212 and 214) and sensors (216, 218 and 220) that are positioned in the direction transverse to the path of the currency. The rotation of the pinch wheels is selectively controlled to orient the leading edges of the currency perpendicular to the path of the currency. After the currency is properly oriented it is released.

Auto-bill dispensing machine such as card dispenser, has security device within bill receiver, having several security hooks which are movable and held within several fitting grooves of lower chassis

A bill receiver (1) has upper and lower chassis (11,12) forming a bill passage. A security device (2) positioned axially within the bill receiver, has several security hooks (211) formed at bottom flange of it's base. The hooks are movable and are held within the several fitting grooves (121) of the lower chassis to block the bill passage.

DEVICE FOR ENTERING, KEEPING AND SPENDING OBJECTS WHICH CAN BE KEPT IN CARTRIDGES AND BLATTFOERMIGEM PROPERTY.

Cash dispenser has storage devices for different types of cash, controller and operating elements for dispensing optional amounts, compositions of available cash

The cash dispenser has at least two cash storage devices (13a-13n), each for a different type of cash, especially solid and paper cash, and a controller (22) connected to the storage devices and to other operating elements (26,51,52) so that a defined, optional amount of cash can be dispensed in any composition of the available types of cash in the storage devices. An Independent claim is also included for a cash provision system with at least one cash dispenser.

CASH PROCESSING SYSTEM, CASH PROCESSING METHOD, PORTABLE TERMINAL AND CASH PROCESSING MACHINE

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Paper currency handling apparatus

An object of the present invention is to provide a paper currency handling apparatus. In the situation that an inserted paper currency is erroneously placed between an outer shutter and an inner shutter, the paper currency handling apparatus can modify the posture of the paper currency while closing the outer shutter, thereby reducing the procedure of requesting a user to re-insert the paper currency for correcting the posture of the inserted paper currency. The paper currency processing apparatus of the present invention is characterized in comprising: a paper currency storage unit which receives paper currencies; a feeder port which enters or dispenses paper currencies by opening or closing the inner shutter and the outer shutter; a transport path which transports the paper currencies between the feeder port and the paper currency storage unit; an open/close control mechanism which controls open/close operations of the inner shutter and the outer shutter independently; and a paper currency ...

Apparatus for stacking articles in a container

Automated merchant banking apparatus and method

An automated merchant banking apparatus (10) is operative to carry out banking transactions commonly required by merchants. The apparatus includes a user interface (18) which includes a plurality of input and output devices. The apparatus further includes a rolled coin dispenser (40) for dispensing various denominations of rolled coin. The rolled coin dispenser includes a coin roll presenter and retraction unit (42) which is operative to retract coin rolls which have been dispensed into holding areas (177) into a storage area (176) in the machine.

BANKNOTE STACKING DEVICE

A banknote stacking device includes a piece-by-piece banknote conveying mechanism, an upper conveyor belt, an arc-shaped stacking plate, a movable blocking mechanism, a sensor device, and a control unit. An elastic sheet is arranged on the arc-shaped stacking plate at a position for stacking banknotes, an end of the elastic sheet is fixed on the arc-shaped stacking plate, and a free end of the elastic sheet extends in a direction opposite to the conveying direction of the banknotes, the extending segment of the elastic sheet forms an arch and is configured to elastically support the upper conveyor belt, and a through-groove is provided in the arc-shaped stacking plate at a position corresponding to the elastic sheet, and the free end of the elastic sheet is configured to extend and retract freely in the through-groove ...

APPARATUS FOR ACCEPTING AND DISPENSING BANK NOTES

The invention relates to an apparatus for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, including an apparatus having a pocket for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, which is dividable by means of a dividing element into two areas for inputting and dispensing or returning bank notes, wherein the dividing element consists of at least two non-interconnected parts which can be moved together within the pocket in order to form the two areas. Each part of the dividing element is movably arranged on a respectively opposite side wall of the pocket, as well as at least one clamping element which is disposed between the parts of the dividing element and can be moved within the pocket independently from the dividing element, in order to clamp bank notes disposed in the pocket inside the pocket.

Automatic transaction device and automatic transaction method

The objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic transaction device capable of suppressing wasteful operation of the automatic transaction device when a shutter failure has occurred. The present invention is an automatic transaction device that performs transactions related to cash, and is characterized by including: a deposit/withdrawal slot for depositing/withdrawing cash; an opening/closing member that is capable of opening and closing the deposit/withdrawal slot by way of movement; an opened/closed detection unit that detects the opened/closed state of the opening/closing member; and a control unit that opens and closes the opening/closing member at the time of a reset operation of the automatic transaction device to perform operation verification processing, causes detection of the opened/closed state of the opening/closing member after the operation verification processing, and if it is determined that the opened/closed state is abnormal, aborts the transaction.

Bulk document feeder with removable cartridge

A bulk document feeder module is adapted for connection to a document acceptor and is operable, when attached to the document acceptor, to feed one document at a time, from a bundle of documents, to the document acceptor. The bulk document feeder module can include a document transport mechanism, a portion of which includes a removable cartridge, to facilitate removal of a jammed object from the feeder module. The document acceptor can form part of a bill or other document validator.

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSACTION DEVICE

A medium processing device includes a first, second and third conveyance path, a classification section, a first, second and third switching unit, a first, second and third storage box and a controller. Each of the first, second and third conveyance paths has two ends. One end of the first conveyance path is connected to one end of the third conveyance path. One end of the second conveyance path is connected to the other end of the third conveyance path at a second side of the classification section opposite to the first side. The other end of the first conveyance path is connected to the other end of the second conveyance path. The controller controls the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path so that the first and second conveyance paths are driven independently from each other. 1. A medium processing device , comprising:a first conveyance path, a second conveyance path and a third conveyance path for conveying media;a classification section that is provided on the third conveyance path, and that classifies the media passing thereby;a first switching unit that is provided on the first conveyance path;a second switching unit that is provided on the second conveyance path;a third switching unit that is provided on the third conveyance path at a first side of the classification section;a first storage box that is connected to the first switching unit, and that stores the media conveyed by the first conveyance path;a second storage box that is connected to the second switching unit, and that stores the media conveyed by the second conveyance path;a third storage box that is connected to the third switching unit, and that stores a segregation medium among the media; anda controller that controls the first, second and third conveyance paths, and controls the first, second and third switching units for changing a conveyance route of the media; wherein each of the first, second and third conveyance paths has two ends,one end of the first conveyance path is ...

Bill handling machine and bill handling method

The present invention makes it possible to restrain a bill from being taken out from a money withdrawal section during a transaction while the convenience of a conventional bill handling machine is maintained. The present invention is a bill handling machine to deposit and withdraw a bill with a customer over the counter, and the bill handling machine includes: a money deposit section having a money deposit opening to deposit a bill; a money withdrawal section arranged adjacently to the money deposit section and having a money withdrawal opening to withdraw a bill and a shutter to open and close the money withdrawal opening; and a control section to transport a reject bill to the money withdrawal opening.

Paper sheet handling machine and paper sheet handling method

A banknote handling machine includes: a distinguishing unit that distinguishes a given classifying condition covering the type according to which banknotes from multiple types of banknotes that are put in are classified; a plurality of depositories in corresponding ones of which the banknotes whose type is distinguished by the distinguishing unit are classified and housed according to the classifying condition before a transaction relating to the put-in banknotes is determined; a plurality of housing units in corresponding ones of which the banknotes that are sent from the corresponding depositories are classified and housed according to the classifying condition after the transaction is determined; and a controller that controls the depositories according to the classifying condition.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE

The automated teller machine that conducts transactions by a customer operation is provided. The automated teller machine comprises a customer service part configured to receive customer operations; an input pocket; a media recognizer configured to recognize the medium; a first storage storing the medium; a discharge pocket configured to place the medium delivered from the first storage so that the customer can take the medium out; a first transport path that connect the input pocket, the media recognizer, the first storage, and the discharge pocket to transport the medium; a second storage storing a collected medium that is forgotten to be taken out from the discharge pocket by the customer; and a second transport path connecting the second storage to the first transport path, wherein the second storage is arranged above the first transport paths and on an opposite side of the customer service part.

SHEET STORAGE APPARATUS, AND SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS

A sheet storage apparatus and a sheet handling apparatus that allow attaching or removing of a storage bag with a simple structure and less space are provided. The sheet storage apparatus of the present disclosure includes an attachment unit including an attachment portion to which a storage bag for sheets is attached, a moving unit that moves the sheets toward an inside of the storage bag, and a first slide unit that slides at least any one of the attachment unit and the moving unit such that a relative position between the attachment unit and the moving unit is changed between a first position in which the attachment portion is covered with the moving unit and a second position in which the attachment portion is exposed to allow attaching or removing of the storage bag.

MONEY PROCESSING DEVICE AND MONEY PROCESSING METHOD

A possibility of occurrence of forgetting to take money is reduced. A money processing system includes: a first authentication section authenticating a user with a first authentication method when starting a withdrawal transaction; and a second authentication section authenticating a user with a second authentication method, which is different from the first authentication method, when opening an opening-closing part of each of plural withdrawal ports, to which money related to the withdrawal transaction has been conveyed.

КАССЕТА ДЛЯ ДЕНЕГ С ДВУМЯ РУЛОННЫМИ НАКОПИТЕЛЯМИ

Изобретение относится к кассете (100, 500) для денег, которая включает в себя корпус (106), в котором установлены два рулонных накопителя (102, 104) для хранения банкнот. 3 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

СВЯЗУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Связующее устройство, которое используется для решения проблем блокировки посторонними предметами, повреждения, вызванного открытостью внутренних конструкций и тому подобное, повышая безопасность внутренних конструкций ATM и обеспечивая возможность более удобного использования ATM. Связующее устройство содержит пластину (2) для укладки банкнот, закрывающую пластину (3), трансмиссионный механизм (6) и приводной механизм (7). После того как пластина (2) для укладки банкнот вращается на определенный угол таким образом, чтобы закрывать механизм (4) для отделения банкнот, под действием вращательной мощности, обеспеченной приводным механизмом (7), пластина (2) для укладки банкнот поддерживается под защитой ограничителя (23) крутящего момента, и закрывающая пластина (3) продолжает вращаться на определенный угол таким образом, чтобы закрывать механизм (5) для укладки банкнот с рабочим колесом под действием трансмиссионного усилия, обеспеченного трансмиссионным механизмом (6). Пластина (2) для укладки ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ БАНКНОТ ПЕРЕСЫЛАЮЩЕГО БАНКНОТЫ ТИПА

Изобретение относится к области банковского оборудования и может использоваться на входе-выходе банкнот в банкомате. Вращающееся устройство перемещения банкнот содержит боковую монтажную пластину, механизм укладки банкнот, механизм зажима и перемещения банкнот, прижимной механизм, выбрасывающий механизм и центральный блок управления для управления работой этих механизмов. Устройство перемещения банкнот пересылающего типа включает двигатель подъема и соединительную тягу для привода подъемной пластины в движение вверх и вниз. Прижимная пластина обеспечивает перемещение банкнот вперед и назад. Для управления открытием и закрытием механизма зажима и перемещения банкнот применяются втягивающаяся защелка и пружина. Обеспечивается эффективное пространство для укладки в пачку и пересылки банкнот. Повышается надежность. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ВРАЩАЮЩИЙСЯ ПРЕПЯТСТВУЮЩИЙ ВЫТЯГИВАНИЮ УЗЕЛ ОПЕРЕННЫХ РЕБЕР

Изобретение относится к вращающемуся препятствующему вытягиванию узлу оперенных ребер для предотвращения несанкционированного извлечения ценного документа из машины для обработки документов. Технический результат заключается в предотвращении мошеннического извлечения ценного документа путем вытягивания шнурка, прикрепленного к документу. Предлагается вращающийся препятствующий вытягиванию узел, содержащий ротор (22) и раму (43) для поддержки ротора (22) с возможностью вращения. Ротор (22) содержит множество дисков (25), расположенных соосно в линию и разнесенных в осевом направлении друг от друга, и множество оперенных ребер (26) отходящих в осевом направлении от по меньшей мере одной радиальной поверхности (25а) дисков (25) в сторону противоположной радиальной поверхности (25а) другого соседнего расположенного с интервалом диска (25). Ротор (22) вращается одновременно с движением банкноты (70), транспортируемой по каждой периферии дисков (25), контактирующей с банкнотой (70) для смещения ...

МЕХАНИЗМ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ НЕЗАКОННЫХ ДЕЙСТВИЙ, УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ БУМАЖНЫХ ЛИСТОВ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БУМАЖНЫХ ЛИСТОВ

Изобретение может быть использовано в устройствах для обработки банкнот, таких как автомат для внесения банкнот, торговые автоматы и автомат для размена денег Механизм обнаружения незаконных действий обнаруживает, что к транспортируемому бумажному листу прикреплено средство осуществления незаконных действий, представляющее собой средство для незаконного извлечения бумажного листа, например шнур или лента. Механизм обнаружения незаконных действий включает в себя открывающий/закрывающий элемент, который обеспечивает прохождение бумажного листа в исходном положении вращения и блокирует прохождение бумажного листа в положении вращения, отличном от исходного, отклонённом от исходного положения вращения, вращающийся элемент 70, который вращается как одно целое с открывающим/закрывающим элементом, приводной элемент 90, установленный с возможностью вращения относительно открывающего/закрывающего элемента, и механизм 100 передачи движущей силы. Механизм 100 передачи движущей силы включает в себя ...

МАШИНА ВНЕСЕНИЯ/ИЗЪЯТИЯ БАНКНОТ

Изобретение относится к устройствам внесения и изъятия банкнот с функцией распознавания банкнот. Технический результат заключается в повышении точности работы устройства. В устройстве обеспечивают непрерывную подачу банкнот от секции обслуживания клиентов к распознающему устройству. Устройство распознавания считывает идентификационную информацию и сохраняет в хранилище идентификационной информации. Когда распознающее устройство распознает банкноту, оно определяет, сохранена ли та же самая идентификационная информация, что и идентификационная информация банкноты, в хранилище идентификационной информации. Если сохранена та же самая идентификационная информация, то блок обслуживания клиентов подает банкноты в распознающее устройство в соответствии с прерывистой подачей. Это предотвращает отсутствие распознавания любой банкноты. 3 з. п. ф-лы, 25 ил.

ФИНАНСОВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

Изобретение относится к финансовому устройству и способу управления им. Техническим результатом является расширение арсенала технических средств. Финансовое устройство включает в себя: модуль хранения множества платежных средств, модуль транспортировки, транспортирующие платежные средства, узел хранения платежных средств, модуль распознавания, идентифицирующий платежные средства, контроллер, управляющий транспортировкой платежных средств. Способ описывает работу устройства. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 29 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ ЛИСТОВОГО МАТЕРИАЛА И УСТРОЙСТВО ФИНАНСОВОГО САМООБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к устройству выравнивания листового материала и оборудованию финансового самообслуживания с таким устройством. Устройство выравнивания содержит опорную раму, набор транспортирующих колес и выравнивающий блок. Опорная рама снабжена первой и второй проходными пластинами, зазор между которыми является транспортным проходом. Выравнивающий блок выполнен с возможностью выдвигаться в транспортный проход и отходить из него через сквозное отверстие на первой проходной пластине. Вторая проходная пластина снабжена пазом, взаимодействующим с выравнивающим блоком, при этом выравнивающий блок способен выдвигаться, когда набор транспортирующих колес транспортирует листовой материал в транспортный проход, и вталкивать листовой материал в паз, чтобы сделать листовой материал снова плоским. Устройство финансового самообслуживания характеризуется тем, что содержит вышеуказанное устройство выравнивания. Устройство выравнивания обеспечивает возможность выравнивания дугообразных ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫДВИЖНОГО ЯЩИКА И УСТРОЙСТВО ТРАНЗАКЦИИ С НОСИТЕЛЕМ

Изобретение относится к устройству выдвижного ящика и направлено на увеличение надежности предотвращения повреждений. Устройство выдвижного ящика содержит корпус, включающий в себя конкретное внутреннее пространство, блок, который принимает выдвинутое состояние при выдвижении его вперед из вмещенного состояния, когда он вмещен в корпус, подблок на передней поверхности блока, который принимает открытое состояние, в котором внутренняя часть блока открыта для доступа снаружи, путем поворота в направлении открытия, и принимает закрытое состояние, в котором внутренняя часть блока закрыта от доступа снаружи, путем поворота в направлении закрытия, а также секцию ограничения нажатия, которая ограничивает перемещение блока по направлению к корпусу, когда блок перемещается по направлению к корпусу с подблоком, все еще находящимся в открытом состоянии. Секция ограничения нажатия может входить в контакт с корпусом прежде, чем подблок войдет в контакт с корпусом, когда блок перемещается по направлению ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ НОСИТЕЛЯ И УСТРОЙСТВО ТРАНЗАКЦИИ С НОСИТЕЛЕМ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРИЕМА И ВЫДАЧИ БАНКНОТ

... 1. Устройство для приема и выдачи, соответственно возврата банкнот, имеющее карман (3), который для помещения в него и выдачи, соответственно возврата банкнот выполнен разделяемым разделительным элементом (7) на два отделения, отличающееся тем, что разделительный элемент (7) состоит из по меньшей мере двух не соединенных между собой частей, которые выполнены совместно перемещаемыми внутри кармана (3) для образования в нем двух отделений и каждая из которых подвижно установлена на одной из расположенных друг против друга боковых стенок (8) кармана (3), а также предусмотрен по меньшей мере один зажимной элемент (6), который расположен между частями разделительного элемента (7) и выполнен с возможностью независимого от разделительного элемента (7) перемещения внутри кармана (3) для зажима в кармане (3) находящихся в нем банкнот (BN, BN'). ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что для зажима банкнот зажимной элемент (6) перемещается в первом направлении (R1) внутри кармана (3) до прилегания ...

МАШИНА ВНЕСЕНИЯ/ИЗЪЯТИЯ БАНКНОТ

... 1. Машина внесения/изъятия банкнот, содержащая:секцию ввода банкнот, в которую вставляется банкнота;подающий блок, подающий банкноту одна за другой из упомянутой секции ввода банкнот к каналу транспортировки банкнот;распознающее устройство, распознающее транспортируемую банкноту; иблок сбора, собирающий банкноту, транспортируемую к упомянутой секции ввода банкнот, в упомянутой секции ввода банкнот, при этомесли упомянутое распознающее устройство обнаруживает ненормальную банкноту, то нераспознанная банкнота в упомянутом канале транспортировки банкнот собирается в упомянутой секции ввода банкнот вместе с ненормальной банкнотой, причем упомянутая машина внесения/изъятия банкнот дополнительно содержит:считыватель идентификационной информации, считывающий идентификационную информацию банкноты, распознанной упомянутым распознающим устройством;хранилище идентификационной информации, хранящее считываемую идентификационную информацию; иконтроллер, определяющий, сохранена ли уже идентификационная ...

УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗМЕЩЕНИЯ НОСИТЕЛЕЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ НОСИТЕЛЕЙ

УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДАЧИ ПАЧЕК БАНКНОТ, НАПРИМЕР, В МАШИНУ

... 1. Устройство для подачи пачки элементов, таких как банкноты, чеки, бланки, в машину для дальнейшего обращения с указанными элементами, содержащее загрузочное отверстие (10), через которое пачки указанных элементов подаются в машину извне; средство (11–12) подачи по одному элементу за раз на транспортировочный путь для дальнейшей транспортировки элементов в машине; и средство (20) обеспечения покупателей инструкциями и информацией, которые позволят правильно обращаться с машиной, отличающееся тем, что между загрузочным отверстием (10) и средством (11–12) подачи элемента расположено вспомогательное средство (16–17), которое своим действием вызывает транспортировку элементов к средству (11–12) подачи по одному за раз, при этом устройство также включает в себя средства для возврата пачки элементов или отдельных элементов назад к загрузочному отверстию (10) при отсутствии намеченного действия транспортировки в и, возможно, по меньшей мере, частично через средство (11–12) подачи, при этом предусмотрено ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ БАНКНОТ В КУПЮРОПРИЕМНИК

... 1. Устройство (5) для введения банкнот в купюроприемник (6), содержащее основной корпус (9), опорную поверхность (11) для поддержания вводимой банкноты в расправленном виде, по меньшей мере один боковой центрирующий торец (12, 13) для бокового центрирования и/или соединения устройства (5) с купюроприемником (6) таким образом, чтобы он точно с ним совпадал, и устройство (26) настройки, предназначенное для изменяемой настройки положения центрирующего торца (12, 13) перпендикулярно направлению введения банкноты в устройство (5), отличающееся тем, что устройство настройки содержит переходной элемент (17, 18), который устанавливается с возможностью регулирования на установочную поверхность (19, 20), в форме скошенной фаски, основного корпуса и может регулироваться путем его смещения на скошенной фаске перпендикулярно направлению введения.2. Устройство (5) по п.1, в котором содержится пара боковых центрирующих торцов (12, 13), и внутренняя ширина между центрирующими торцами (12, 13) может регулироваться ...

Ausrüstung zum automatischen Einzahlen von Banknoten

Cash machine for dispensing and depositing

The machine offers the users only one compartment (24) in which he places money to be deposited, or from which he takes dispensed money. Below the base of the compartment is a separator (36) for individually withdrawing the notes placed on the base. Above the base of the compartment, an intermediate base (56) moves between a first position corresponding to a closed compartment flap and a second position in which it extends into the compartment.

Geldkassette mit Doppelrollenspeicher

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Geldkassette (100), die ein Gehäuse (106) umfasst, in dem zwei Rollenspeicher (102, 104) zur Aufbewahrung von Wertscheinen aufgenommen sind.

BANKNOTENTRANSPORTVORRICHTUNG IN SPIELAUTOMATENHALLE

Zwischenspeicher

A BANKNOTE ACCESS STATION FOR AN AUTOMATIC BANKNOTE DISPENSER

Cash storage unit

Shutter assembly for an automated teller machine

The invention provides a dispenser shutter assembly 400 for an automated teller machine. The dispenser shutter assembly includes a shutter closure including a shutter plate 410 that moves between a shutter open position and a shutter closed position. Cam followers 440, 445 are attached to the shutter plate. A motor operated cam 420 acts on the cam followers to move the shutter plate to the closed and open positions. A cam rotation restrictor 470 is positioned to prevent rotation of the cam beyond an over centre position on its axis 430 during moving of the shutter plate to the closed position of the shutter. Subsequent manual, fraudulent, forced opening of the shutter plate forces rotation of the cam in the reverse direction, preventing damage to the cam mechanism since the motor is designed to be overridden when force is applied. The shutter assembly 400 does not prevent fraudulent accessing of the cash dispensing aperture. The cam rotation restrictor takes the form of a stop block, located ...

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BILL RECEIVING AND DISPENSING MACHINE

Removable media container

A removable media container for use in a media dispenser is described. The media container comprises: a diverter entrance for receiving diverted media items prior to stacking of the media items; a non-present stack entrance for receiving a stack of media items subsequent to stacking of the media items but prior to presentation of the stack of media items to a customer; and a present stack entrance for receiving a stack of media items subsequent to presentation of the stack of media items to a customer.

Self-locking type shutter device

A self-locking type shutter device is provided. The device is arranged in a financial self-service equipment, so as to open or close a cash depositing/withdrawing port ( 1 ) of the financial self-help service equipment. The device comprises a frame ( 3 ) integrally welded, a gate ( 2 ) and a power transmission mechanism. The gate ( 2 ) is arranged on the frame ( 3 ) by a first rotation shaft ( 4 ) and can rotate around the first rotation shaft ( 4 ). The power transmission mechanism is fixed on the frame ( 3 ), so as to provide the gate ( 2 ) with rotation power. The power transmission mechanism comprises a motor ( 5 ) and at least one unidirectional folding linkage mechanism ( 70 ). The device can be self-locked via the unidirectionally folding linkage mechanism ( 70 ).

Bill deposit/withdrawal machine

Provided is a means for stably accumulating the bills to be paid out to a customer. A bill press ( 26 ) has a dog-leg shape composed of a supporting face ( 26 a ) facing bills and an inclined face ( 26 b ) inclined in a direction away from the bills above the supporting face ( 26 a ), has two sliding pins ( 30 ) lined up along a movement direction on a side face thereof, and has a sliding groove ( 35 ) at the side of the bill press ( 26 ). A bent portion ( 35 a ) is provided at one end of the sliding groove ( 35 ) on the side of an accumulating tongue piece roller ( 28 ). When the bills to be paid out to a customer are accumulated in a bill deposit/withdrawal unit ( 10 ), the bill press ( 26 ) turns so that the sliding pins ( 30 ) on the side of the accumulating tongue piece roller ( 28 ) enter the bent portion ( 35 a ), and thereby the supporting face ( 26 a ) is inclined toward the accumulating tongue piece roller ( 28 ).

Banking system controlled responsive to data read from data bearing records

A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine includes a card reader operable to read financial account data from cards of depositors. The machine includes a RFID reader that wirelessly reads data from RFID tags on deposited items, including account number and deposit amount data. A computer credits the account for the read deposit amount. The machine, which can also dispense cash, further includes an NFC reader that can wirelessly receive cash loading data from an NFC component on a cash handler's cash transport bag. The cash loading data can include an amount of cash loaded into the machine. The machine can wirelessly transmit to the bag, dispense data that includes the amount of cash dispensed since the last cash loading.

Banking system controlled responsive to data read from data bearing records

A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine includes a card reader operable to read financial account data from cards of depositors. The machine includes a RFID reader that wirelessly reads data from RFID tags on deposited items, including account number and deposit amount data. A computer credits the account for the read deposit amount. The machine, which can also dispense cash, further includes an NFC reader that can wirelessly receive cash loading data from an NFC component on a cash handler's cash transport bag. The cash loading data can include an amount of cash loaded into the machine. The machine can wirelessly transmit to the bag, dispense data that includes the amount of cash dispensed since the last cash loading.

Fare box

Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Bezel assembly for data reception

The bezel assembly for data reception, for use with a bill validator in a financial transactional device, includes a bezel housing and a data reception assembly. The bezel housing includes a customer-facing front portion and a back plate connectable to the bill validator that is mounted within the transactional device cabinet. The front portion includes an insertion/dispensing slot for receiving currency and a projecting hollow tongue forward of the casing. The forward-extending hollow tongue accommodates at least a portion of the data reception assembly. The bezel assembly can include a wireless communication function that is communicably connectable with a mobile device via a wireless communication method, a manual entry function, a biometric reader, one or more cameras for scanning and decrypting 2D barcodes and the like, thus enhancing the overall functionality of the financial transactional device.

Banknote processing device and methods

A banknote processing device comprises a banknote transport path defined at least in part by a transport plate on one side of the banknote transport path, the banknote transport plate being pivotally mounted about a first axis near an upstream end of the transport plate, the transport plate including a working position and an open position, a display assembly being pivotally mounted about a second axis spaced a defined distance apart from the first axis, the display assembly including an operational position and a non-operational position, and a linkage coupled to display assembly and to the transport plate near a downstream end of the transport plate, wherein, when the display assembly is rotated from the operational position to the non-operational position, the linkage causes the transport plate to move from the working position to the open position.

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET PROCESSING SYSTEM AND PAPER SHEET PROCESSING METHOD

A valuable medium handling apparatus configured to handle a plurality of types of valuable media. The valuable medium handling apparatus includes an inlet configured to deposit the plurality of types of valuable media, a setting unit configured to set the types of the valuable media being handled by the apparatus as a first type or a second type, a determination unit configured to determine whether a type of each of the valuable media deposited in the inlet is the first type or the second type based on the setting result of the setting unit and determine whether the valuable medium determined as the first type is a genuine medium or a counterfeit medium, and a plurality of stackers configured to stack the valuable medium of the type determined by the determination unit, the plurality of stackers including a first stacker and a second stacker. 1. A valuable medium handling apparatus configured to handle a plurality of types of valuable media , the valuable medium handling apparatus comprising:an inlet configured to deposit the plurality of types of valuable media;a setting unit configured to set the types of the valuable media being handled by the apparatus as a first type or a second type;a determination unit configured to determine whether a type of each of the valuable media deposited in the inlet is the first type or the second type based on the setting result of the setting unit and determine whether the valuable medium determined as the first type is a genuine medium or a counterfeit medium;a plurality of stackers configured to stack the valuable medium of the type determined by the determination unit, the plurality of stackers including a first stacker and a second stacker; andwhereinthe valuable medium determined as the first type and the genuine medium by the determination unit is stacked in the first stacker,the valuable medium determined as the first type and the counterfeit medium by the determination unit is stacked in the second stacker, andthe valuable ...

Banknote acceptor feeder device

A banknote feeder device ( 3 ) configured to interconnect and operate in conjunction with a banknote acceptor apparatus ( 2 ), the banknote feeder device ( 3 ) comprising a banknote transport mechanism operable, when the banknote feeder device ( 3 ) is connected to said banknote acceptor apparatus ( 2 ), to transport a banknote from a banknote input aperture to a banknote output aperture. The banknote transport mechanism comprises a linear succession of spaced-apart pairs of transport wheels ( 22 ) and each transport wheel extends at least partially through a banknote transport conduit surface into an interior cavity of the banknote transport conduit between the banknote input aperture and the banknote output aperture.

BANKNOTE PROCESSING APPARATUS

A banknote processing apparatus capable of properly storing and dispensing a banknote is provided. The banknote processing apparatus includes: a transport unit that transports a banknote; a long-edge orientation storage unit that receives and stores, in a first orientation, the banknote transported by the transport unit, the first orientation being an orientation in which a short edge of the banknote is a leading edge thereof; a short-edge orientation storage unit that receives and stores, in a second orientation, the banknote transported by the transport unit, the second orientation being an orientation in which a long edge of the banknote is a leading edge thereof; and a control unit that selects, by controlling the transport unit, a storage destination for the banknote transported by the transport unit, from among any of the long-edge orientation storage unit and the short-edge orientation storage unit. 1. A banknote processing apparatus , comprising:a transport unit that transports a banknote;a shifting unit that is disposed on the transport unit and shifts a transported position of the banknote;a first banknote storage unit that receives a first banknote from the transport unit in a first transported position and feeds the first banknote to the transport unit in the first transported position; anda control unit that controls the shifting unit to shift a second transported position of a second banknote to the first transported position and transport the second banknote to the first banknote storage unit in the first transported position.2. The banknote processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the control unit controls the transport unit to transport the second banknote in the second transported position, the second banknote being fed from a second banknote storage unit that feeds the second banknote in the second transported position.3. The banknote processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the first banknote storage unit is demountably ...

Paper Sheet Loading Device And Load Adjusting Method

Provided is a paper sheet loading device including a paper sheet loading unit having a bottom plate and a front wall, a feed roller that comes in contact with a bottom surface of a lowermost paper sheet of a batch of paper sheets and rotates to feed the lowermost paper sheet to outside of the paper sheet loading unit, and a load adjusting member arranged so as to protrude into the paper sheet loading unit and retreat to outside of the paper sheet loading unit. At a time of protrusion of the load adjusting member, the load adjusting member presses a front side face of the batch of paper sheets by a pressing surface to displace the front side face to an innermost part, and receives a load from the batch of paper sheets by the pressing surface, thereby reducing the load applied to the feed roller from the batch of paper sheets.

CHECK HANDLING DEVICE

A check handling device includes a receiver having an inlet that receives a check; a transport having a first transport path connected to the receiver and that transports the check received by the receiver; a recognition circuit located in the first transport path, the recognition circuit configured to detect whether each check transported by the transport is a rejected check or a non-rejected check; and a temporary storage connected to the first transport path and that stores check after detection by the recognition circuit. 1. A check handling device , comprising:a receiver having an inlet that receives a check;a transport having a first transport path connected to the receiver and that transports the check received by the receiver;a recognition circuit located at the first transport path, the recognition circuit configured to detect whether each check transported by the transport is a rejected check or a non-rejected check; anda temporary storage connected to the first transport path and that stores both the rejected check and the non-rejected check after detection by the recognition circuit.2. The check handling device according to claim 1 , wherein the temporary storage stores a plurality of the rejected checks.3. The check handling device according to claim 1 , wherein in a case that the receiver receives a plurality of the checks through the inlet claim 1 ,the receiver feeds out the checks one by one to the first transport path,the recognition circuit recognizes the checks one by one, andthe temporary storage stores all of the plurality of checks received through the inlet.4. The check handling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe receiver is located at a first end of the first transport path,the temporary storage is located at a second end of the first transport path, andthe recognition circuit is located between the first and second ends of the first transport path.5. The check handling device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an interface that ...

Cash box with dual-roll storage system

The invention relates to a cash box ( 100, 500 ) that comprises a housing ( 106 ) in which two roll storage systems ( 102, 104 ) for storing bank notes are held.

Paper sheet deposit machine and a paper sheet storage equipment thereof

A paper sheet storage equipment includes an inner housing defining an opening, a bag installation unit, a temporary storage unit including a limiting member and a supporting plate which defines a temporary storage region communicated with the opening, and a sealing unit for sealing the paper sheet storage bag. Multiple paper sheets are conveyed one at a time and through the opening into the inner housing to be stacked on the supporting plate. The limiting member is operable to engage the supporting plate such that the supporting plate supports the paper sheets, and is operable to disengage the supporting plate such that the supporting plate is swingable to allow the paper sheets to drop into the paper sheet storage bag.

PAPER FEED TRAY, PAPER FEED DEVICE, AND CIRCULATION-TYPE PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE

Provided is a paper sheet replenishing box (paper feed device) for replenishing reserve fund in each circulation-type paper sheet storage unit, wherein paper sheets of each denomination can be replenished from one paper sheet replenishing box in which paper sheets of different denominations having different sizes are accommodated together to a circulation unit of the respective circulation-type paper sheet storage units. The paper sheet replenishing box includes a first tray piece in which a plurality of pieces of first paper sheets P are placed in a stacked state, a second tray piece arranged immediately below the first tray piece, on which a plurality of pieces of second paper sheets P having a different longitudinal dimension from that of the first paper sheet are placed in a stacked state, and rear-end regulating members and that align front end positions in a transport direction of respective paper sheet bundles to predetermined positions. After all the first paper sheets in a bundle on the first tray piece have been fed by a feed unit , an uppermost surface of the second paper sheets in a bundle on the second tray piece becomes a state capable of coming in contact with the feed unit. 1. A paper feed tray attached to a paper feed device including a feed unit that feeds paper sheets one by one by coming in contact with an upper surface of a paper sheet and rotating , the paper feed tray comprising:at least a first tray piece on which a plurality of pieces of first paper sheets are placed in a stacked state;a second tray piece arranged immediately below the first tray piece, on which a plurality of pieces of second paper sheets having a different longitudinal dimension from that of the first paper sheets are placed in a stacked state;rear-end regulating members that respectively regulate rear end positions in a transport direction of a bundle of the first paper sheets and a bundle of the second paper sheets to align front end positions in transport directions of ...

Modular automated transaction machine

A modular ATM is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a recycler, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The recycler can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The recycler can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the recycler. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the recycler. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the recycler.

Modular automated transaction machine

A modular ATM is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a currency conveyor, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The currency conveyor can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The currency conveyor can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the currency conveyor. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the currency conveyor. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the currency conveyor.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING DOCUMENTS OF VALUE

What is described is an apparatus for arranging value documents, having a work surface, on which value documents to be arranged can be placed, and a trough in or in front of the work surface, which trough is configured such that value documents picked up or pushed from the work surface can be brought into said trough in order to mutually align them therein. 18.-. (canceled)9. An apparatus for arranging value documents witha work surface on which value documents to be arranged can be placed, anda trough in or in front of the work surface which is configured such that value documents picked up or pushed from the work surface can be brought into said trough, in order to mutually align them therein.10. The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the trough has mutually opposing wall sections extending in the longitudinal direction of the trough claim 9 , which extend substantially parallel to each other.11. The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the trough has wall sections extending in the longitudinal direction of the trough claim 9 , which are inclined with respect to the work surface at an angle of between 15° and 45°.12. The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the trough claim 9 , preferably at one end claim 9 , has an opening claim 9 ,wherein preferably at the opening a transport device is arranged for transporting coins which have entered through the opening and/or a coin receiving device or a receptacle for a coin receiving device is arranged such that coins dropping through the opening can drop into a coin receiving device received therein, and preferably at least the bottom of the trough is inclined downwardly in the longitudinal direction of the trough, so that the opening is disposed at the lower end.13. The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the work surface is inclined in the direction of the trough claim 9 , so that value documents lying on the work surface at least partially slide into the trough or can be pushed into the trough when ...

Media item separation

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for separating a media item from a bunch of media items. The apparatus comprises at least one first roller located on a first side of a transport path along which a media item is transported and at least two further rollers located on a further side of the transport path opposite the first side, said at least two further rollers being spaced apart to receive a portion of said at least one first roller therebetween, wherein in an advance mode of operation said first and further rollers rotate in the same direction and in a reject mode of operation said first and further rollers rotate in opposite directions.

Currency handling device and currency handling system

One object is to efficiently reduce the load of a collector of a cash-in-transit company, a shop, and the like in transporting a plurality of money cassettes when the collector collects these money cassettes and transports them. Upon receiving an operation instructing storage of money in a state in which the banknote and/or the coin has been inserted into a banknote inlet (10) and/or a coin inlet (110), a lighter money cassette is selected by referring to money weight data stored in a memory, the banknote and/or the coin is stored in the selected money cassette, and then the money weight data is updated. Accordingly, each of the weight of the money stored in the money cassettes (X and Y) are equalized each other.

Banknote recycler

A generally vertical banknote recycling bay arrangement comprising a generally vertically oriented banknote recycling bay for receiving banknotes therein, the recycling bay having an upper end and a lower end. The arrangement further comprising a banknote feeding assembly for feeding banknotes, one at a time, into the recycling bay, the feeding assembly being positioned near the upper end of the recycling bay. The arrangement further comprising a banknote dispensing assembly for feeding banknotes, one at a time, out of the recycling bay, the dispensing assembly being positioned near the upper end of the recycling bay. The arrangement further comprising a pair of stacker wheels supported for rotational movement about a driven stacker wheel shaft, each stacker wheel being laterally moveable along the driven stacker wheel shaft and a stacker wheel positioning mechanism configured to adjust the lateral positions of the pair of stacker wheels along the stripper wheel shaft. During operation in which banknotes are to be fed into the recycling bay, the lateral position of the stacker wheels is adjusted by the stacker wheel positioning mechanism to an inward position such that banknotes to be fed into the recycling bay are received by the stacker wheels and stacked in the recycling bay. During operation in which banknotes are to be fed out of the recycling bay, the lateral position of the stacker wheels is adjusted by the stacker wheel positioning mechanism to an outward position such that banknotes to be fed out the recycling bay are not engaged by the stacker wheels but instead are engaged by the banknote dispensing assembly which sequentially engages the topmost banknote stacked in the recycling bay and feeds banknotes out of the recycling bay, one bill at a time.

Money handling apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a money handling apparatus including: a money storage unit configured to store money; a locking unit configured to limit access to the money storage unit; and a control unit configured to give unlock permission to unlock the locking unit to at least one of a plurality of qualified persons who are qualified to unlock the locking unit, and to perform a process involving change of the qualified person.

Light-emitting mounting structure of a valuable document acceptor

A light-emitting mounting structure for valuable document acceptor includes a main unit defining a front opening and a bill passage, LEDs mounted in the main unit and respectively arranged at opposing top and bottom sides relative to the front opening, a face panel mounted at the front side of the main unit and defining a bill insertion slot having a diverging front open side for the insertion of a valuable document into the bill passage, light diffuser panels respectively mounted in the face panel for diffusing light toward the diverging front open side of the bill insertion slot, and a light guide plate mounted in the face panel and adapted to guide emitted light from the LEDs toward the light diffuser panels. This design allows adjustment of the amount of installed LEDs and their installation locations.

INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE AND TERMINAL DEVICE

An input and output device includes: an operation unit that is disposed on a front side and that receives data input by an operator; and a table unit that is disposed further forward than the operation unit and that protrudes in a forward direction. The table unit includes: a notched portion that is provided on a first side in a left-right direction and that opens forward and upward; and a recessed portion that is provided on a second side in the left-right direction, the first side being opposite to the first side, the recessed portion comprising an upper surface having a recessed shape. 1. An input and output device comprising:an operation unit that is disposed on a front side and that receives data input by an operator; anda table unit that is disposed further forward than the operation unit and that protrudes in a forward direction,wherein the table unit comprises:a notched portion that is provided on a first side in a left-right direction and that opens forward and upward; anda recessed portion that is provided on a second side in the left-right direction, the first side being opposite to the first side, the recessed portion comprising an upper surface having a recessed shape.2. The input and output device according to claim 1 , wherein the recessed portion has a shape corresponding to a beverage container.3. The input and output device according to claim 1 , wherein the table unit has a round shape that protrudes forward.4. The input and output device according to claim 1 , wherein the notched portion comprises a stick holder for hooking a rod-shaped body.5. The input and output device according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation unit comprises a numeric pad, andthe notched portion is disposed on a side of the numeric pad.6. The input and output device according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation unit comprises an intercom, andthe recessed portion is disposed on a side of the intercom.7. The input and output device according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation ...

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND MEDIUM TRANSACTION DEVICE

A medium processing device includes: a drum that is rotatably supported, that rotates around a rotation axis, and that winds a medium around a peripheral side surface thereof; a first tape that winds the medium sandwiched between the peripheral side surface and the first tape, accompanying rotation of the drum; a movable guide that is movable following a drum diameter of the drum, which changes depending on a winding amount of the medium, and that guides the medium; and a first static electricity elimination section that is provided at the movable guide, that abuts the first tape, and that performs static electricity elimination of an electric charge of the charged first tape. 1. A medium processing device comprising:a drum that is rotatably supported, that rotates around a rotation axis, and that winds a medium around a peripheral side surface thereof;a first tape that winds the medium sandwiched between the peripheral side surface and the first tape, accompanying rotation of the drum;a movable guide that is movable following a drum diameter of the drum, which changes depending on a winding amount of the medium, and that guides the medium; anda first static electricity elimination section that is provided at the movable guide, that abuts the first tape, and that performs static electricity elimination of an electric charge of the charged first tape.2. The medium processing device according to claim 1 , wherein:the drum is configured to be rotatable in a winding direction for winding the first tape and a rewinding direction for rewinding the first tape, andthe first static electricity elimination section abuts the first tape that has separated from the peripheral side surface of the drum as a result of the drum rotating in the rewinding direction.3. The medium processing device according to claim 1 , wherein:the first tape comprises a first surface that contacts the medium fed from the drum and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface, andthe first ...

CASH STORAGE APPARATUS AND CASH RECYCLING AND PROCESSING DEVICE

Provided are a cash storage apparatus and a cash recycling and processing device. The cash storage apparatus includes a cabinet and a banknote box assembly. The cabinet is provided with a first inlet/outlet at a top of the cabinet and two guiding parts inside the cabinet. The two guiding parts are arranged in a first direction at an interval. Each guiding part includes a guiding rail extending in a second direction vertical to the first direction. The guiding rail is provided with a locating part. The banknote box assembly is provided with a second inlet/outlet at a top of the banknote box assembly and two first movable parts. The two first movable parts are arranged in movable fit with the two guiding rails respectively. 1. A cash storage apparatus , comprising:a cabinet provided with a first inlet/outlet at a top of the cabinet and two guiding parts inside the cabinet; wherein the two guiding parts are arranged in a first direction at an interval, and each guiding part comprises a guiding rail extending in a second direction; the second direction is vertical to the first direction; and the guiding rail is provided with a locating part; anda banknote box assembly provided with a second inlet/outlet at a top of the banknote box assembly and provided with two first movable parts arranged in movable fit with the two guiding rails respectively; wherein when the two first movable parts are in fit with the locating parts on the two guiding rails respectively after moving along the two guiding rails respectively, the banknote box assembly is in the cabinet and the second inlet/outlets is opposite to and in communication with the first inlet/outlet.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the locating part is a locating slot; the first movable part comprises a first roller; the first roller is provided with a circular slot for fitting with the guiding rail; the first roller is arranged in rolling fit with the guiding rail through the circular slot; when the first ...

ILLEGAL-ACT DETECTING MECHANISM, PAPER SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE, AND PAPER SHEET HANDLING DEVICE (as amended)

In an illegal-act detecting mechanism including an opening/closing member for detecting an illegal act and preventing pullout, at the time of stopping the opening/closing member at an initial rotation position, it is prevented that a stop position is deviated due to overrun by an inertial force of a motor. The illegal-act detecting mechanism includes an opening/closing member that permits passage of a paper sheet at the initial rotation position, and blocks passage of the paper sheet at a non-initial rotation position deviated from the initial rotation position, a rotary member that integrally rotates with the opening/closing member, a driving member pivotally supported so as to be able to rotate relative to the opening/closing member, and a drive transmission mechanism The drive transmission mechanism includes at least one driven piece provided in the rotary member, at least one driving piece that is provided in the driving member and intermittently drives and rotates the rotary member, and a buffer member that biases the driven piece and the driving piece in a direction away from each other. 1. An illegal-act detecting mechanism that detects that illegal-act means is attached to a paper sheet to be transported , comprising:an opening/closing member that permits passage of the paper sheet at an initial rotation position, and blocks passage of the paper sheet at a non-initial rotation position deviated from the initial rotation position;a rotary member that integrally rotates with the opening/closing member;a driving member for driving the opening/closing member, which is arranged opposite to the rotary member and pivotally supported so as to be able to rotate relative to the rotary member; anda drive transmission mechanism that transmits a driving force from the driving member to the rotary member, whereinthe drive transmission mechanism includes at least one driven piece provided in the rotary member, at least one driving piece that is provided in the driving ...

Device for the output of notes of value with an adjustable guide element

A device for the output of notes of value includes a stacking unit for stacking notes of value to a value note stack, an output compartment for the output of the value note stack to a user of the device, as well as a transport unit with a pushing plate for the transport of the value note stack from the stacking unit to the output compartment. A guide element, which serves for guiding the notes of value during the stacking of the notes of value by the stacking unit, is mounted on the pushing plate.

Sheet processing system, sheet processing apparatus, and sheet housing section

A sheet processing system A includes a sheet processing apparatus 1 that transports and stores a sheet in one of short-edge leading orientation and long-edge leading orientation; a sheet housing section 3 that stores the sheet in the other of the short-edge leading orientation and the long-edge leading orientation; and an orientation changing section 4 that transports the sheet between the sheet processing apparatus 1 and the sheet housing section 3, changes transport orientation of the sheets which is being transported between the short-edge leading orientation and the long-edge leading orientation.

Point-of-sale system with movable receipt printer

A point-of-sale (POS) system includes a counter, a cash processing machine, and a register machine. The cash processing machine has a cash receiving port and a cash dispensing port that are accessible from a first lateral side of the counter but not a second lateral side of the counter that is opposite to the first lateral side. The register machine has a display and an operational panel and coupled with the cash processing machine such that the display and the operational panel face the second lateral side.

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE

A medium processing device includes: a transaction unit including a transaction port and configured to perform at least one of a process of taking in a medium or a process of taking out the medium through the transaction port; a cassette mounting unit including a mounting port wherein a medium cassette is mounted to the mounting port; a cassette processing unit configured to perform at least one of a process of carrying in the medium from the medium cassette mounted to the cassette mounting unit or a process of carrying out the medium to the medium cassette; and a closing member configured to selectively close the transaction port or the mounting port.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

Provided is a sheet processing apparatus including: a transport member that transports a sheet; a detection sensor that detects a number of the sheets transported by the transport member; a predetermined first winding storage, another first winding storage, and a temporary storage each of which stores the sheet transported by the transport member; and a control circuitry. A maximum number of the sheets stored in the temporary storage is smaller than a maximum number of the sheets stored in the predetermined first winding storage. The control circuitry controls the transport member such that the sheets stored in the predetermined first winding storage are temporarily stored in each of the other first winding storage and the temporary storage. The control circuitry controls the detection sensor such that the number of the sheets is detected while the sheets are transported.

Sheet storage device and sheet processing apparatus

A sheet storage device includes a reel around which a tape is wound, a drum onto which a sheet is wound together with the tape, an input and output opening through which the sheet is passed, and a frame that forms at least a portion of a transport path on which the sheet is transported from the input and output opening to the drum, the frame has a first and a second frame part, the first and second frame parts move relative to each other to switch between a state in which the transport path is formed and a state in which at least a portion of the transport path is open, the first frame part supports the reel, and forms a tape path extending from the reel to the drum, the first frame part moves together with the reel and the tape path relative to the second frame part.

Contact Stripper/Feed Wheel Implementation

An embodiment includes an apparatus in an ATM to transport a document. The apparatus includes a feed wheel, a stripping tire, a clutch outer-hub and a clutch inner-hub. The feed wheel may be rotated by a first-rotational driver to move the document in a forward direction while the stripping tire is rotated by movable contact with the feed wheel. The clutch inner-hub prevents the stripping tire from rotating in a direction to cause the document to move in a reverse direction when the first-rotational driver rotates the feed wheel. Alternatively, the stripping tire is rotated by a second-rotational driver to move the document in the reverse direction when the feed wheel is not rotated by a first-rotational driver while the clutch outer-hub prevents the stripping tire from rotating in a direction to cause the document to move in the forward direction. 1. An apparatus of an automated transaction machine (ATM) to transport a document comprising:a feed wheel adapted to be rotated in a first rotational direction by a first-rotational driver so that the feed wheel moves the document in a forward rectilinear direction;a feed wheel shaft extending through the feed wheel and defining an axis of rotation of the feed wheel;a stripping tire adapted to be rotated by the feed wheel to drive the document in the forward rectlinear direction when the first-rotational driver rotates the feed wheel in the first rotational direction, the stripping tire rotated by the feed wheel in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction;a stripping shaft extending through the stripping tire and defining an axis of rotation of the stripping tire, the axis of rotation of the stripping tire and the axis of rotation of the feed wheel parallel to one another;a first one-way clutch adapted to transmit rotation of the stripping shaft only when the stripping shaft is rotating in the first rotational direction;wherein the stripping shaft is adapted to be rotated to move ...

PAPER SHEET STORAGE DEVICE AND PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE

A sheet storage device includes a first reel that is disposed along a first axis and around which a first tape is wound; a second reel that is disposed along a second axis and around which a second tape is wound; a drum that is disposed along a third axis so as to wound a sheet, that is sandwiched between the first tape and the second tape at least partially overlapping each other, on an outer peripheral surface of the drum together with the first tape and the second tape; a first tape path between the first reel and the drum; a second tape path between the second reel and the drum; and a changing mechanism disposed in at least one of the first tape path or the second path, the changing mechanism changing a position of a corresponding tape to a direction parallel to the third axis. 1. A sheet storage device , comprising:a first reel that is disposed along a first axis and around which a first tape is wound;a second reel that is disposed along a second axis and around which a second tape is wound;a drum that is disposed along a third axis so as to wound a sheet, that is sandwiched between the first tape and the second tape at least partially overlapping each other, on an outer peripheral surface of the drum together with the first tape and the second tape;a first tape path between the first reel and the drum;a second tape path between the second reel and the drum; anda changing mechanism disposed in at least one of the first tape path or the second path, the changing mechanism changing a position of a corresponding tape to a direction parallel to the third axis, whereinthe first reel and the second reel are displaced in a direction parallel to the third axis.2. The sheet storage device of claim 1 , wherein the first axis and the second axis are a same axis.3. The sheet storage device of claim 1 , wherein the first reel and the second reel are supported on one shaft.4. The sheet storage device of claim 1 , whereinthe changing mechanism is disposed in the second tape ...

Sheet processing apparatus and sheet processing method

A sheet processing apparatus has: a processing unit having, at a front side of a housing, openings through which at least one of feeding a sheet in the housing or feeding the sheet out from the housing is performed; a storage chamber configured to store the sheet fed in the housing, and a door disposed at an opening part of the storage chamber is capable of being locked; a control unit configured to control transport of the sheet between a container, the openings and the storage chamber, the container configured to be capable of being detachably mounted to the processing unit or the storage chamber and configured to be stored the sheet fed in the sheet processing apparatus; and an attachment unit provided at the back side of the processing unit or on the back side of an outer surface of the storage chamber, the attachment unit to which the container is capable of being mounted.

Paper Money Sanitation Apparatus

A paper money sanitation apparatus for preventing the transmission of viruses includes a housing having an input slot and an output slot extending through to a housing cavity. A plurality of roller pairs is coupled within the housing cavity. Each roller pair has an upper roller bar and a lower roller bar positioned to have sufficient space to receive a banknote. A drive system is coupled to the plurality of roller pairs and powered by a motor to pull the banknote from the input slot and out the output slot. A battery is coupled to the housing and is in operational communication with the motor. A plurality of ultraviolet lights is coupled within the housing cavity to disinfect the banknote as it passes through. 1. A paper money sanitation apparatus comprising:a housing having a housing front side, a housing back side, a housing top side, a housing bottom side, a housing left side, and a housing right side defining a housing cavity, the housing having an input slot extending through to the housing cavity and the housing back side having an output slot extending through to the housing cavity; an upper roller axle extending between the housing left side and the housing right side within the housing cavity;', 'an upper roller bar coupled to the upper roller axle;', 'a lower roller axle extending between the housing left side and the housing right side within the housing cavity vertically beneath the upper roller axle; and', 'a lower roller bar coupled to the lower roller axle, the upper roller bar and the lower roller bar being positioned to have sufficient space to contactingly receive a banknote;, 'a plurality of roller pairs coupled to the housing, each roller pair comprisinga drive system coupled to the plurality of roller pairs, the drive system being in operational communication with each of the upper roller axles and the lower roller axles to synchronize rotation thereof;a motor coupled to the drive system, the motor being in operational communication with the ...

Paper sheet processing device and partition card

A paper sheet processing device includes: a charging inlet that takes in paper sheets in a conveyance direction, the paper sheets including at least one target sheet and a partition card overlapped on the target sheet, the partition card having a main surface portion having at least one identification hole group, the identification hole group having at least two through holes arranged along the conveyance direction; a detection unit that detects take-in of the paper sheets by the charging unit, and detects the identification hole group; and a control unit that determines a paper sheet is the partition card in a case where the identification hole group has been detected by the detection unit, and determines that a paper sheet is the target sheet in a case where the identification hole group has not been detected by the detection unit.

Paper-slip handling device and automated transaction device

A paper-slip handling device with: a reduced stoppage rate and banknote rejection rate for a deposit/withdrawal device; improved ability to remove foreign material from banknote bundles; improved user-friendliness; and improved reliability, comprising: a deposit/withdrawal unit used for depositing and withdrawal of paper slips, a paper-slip identification unit that identifies paper slips, a temporary holding compartment that temporarily stores deposited paper slips, a plurality of paper-slip storage compartments, and a first paper-slip transport path via which paper slips are transported to the various aforementioned units. The deposit/withdrawal unit has an opening via which paper slips are transferred in a substantially horizontal state, a storage section that stores paper slips in a substantially upright state, and a second paper-slip transport path that connects said opening and storage section. The paper slips are transported via said second paper-slip transport path while being switched between the substantially upright state and substantially horizontal state.

PAPER MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS

A paper money handling apparatus includes a dispenser unit to dispense paper money, a pressing unit to move between a pressing position at which the pressing unit presses dispensed paper money that is the paper money dispensed to the dispenser unit and a retraction position to which the pressing unit is retracted from the pressing position, a drive unit to move the pressing unit, a placement unit on which at least one portion of the dispensed paper money is placed, a clamp detection sensor to detect that the dispensed paper money is clamped between the pressing unit and the placement unit, a take-in carrier to take the dispensed paper money in an interior of the apparatus, a paper money detection sensor to detect presence/absence of the dispensed paper money, and a controller, when the dispensed paper money being remaining is detected by the paper money detection sensor, to control the drive unit to cause the pressing unit to move to the pressing position, and when the clamp detection sensor detects the dispensed paper money being clamped, the controller controls the take-in carrier to take the dispensed paper money in the interior of the apparatus. 1. A paper money handling apparatus , comprising:a dispenser unit configured to dispense paper money;a pressing unit configured to move between a pressing position at which the pressing unit presses dispensed paper money that is the paper money dispensed to the dispenser unit and a retraction position to which the pressing unit is retracted from the pressing position;a drive unit configured to move the pressing unit;a placement unit on which at least one portion of the dispensed paper money is placed;a clamp detection sensor configured to detect that the dispensed paper money is clamped between the pressing unit and the placement unit;a take-in carrier configured to take the dispensed paper money in an interior of the apparatus;a paper money detection sensor configured to detect presence or absence of the dispensed paper ...

PAPER MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS

A paper money handling apparatus includes a dispenser unit to dispense paper money, and the dispenser unit includes a bottom portion on which at least a portion on a front side of the paper money is placed, a pair of side walls located at both the left and right sides of the bottom portion, a front wall located at a front edge of the bottom portion, and a cover located above the bottom portion. A front edge of the dispenser unit has cutouts at least in the bottom portion and the front wall, and the cover is arranged in an openable or closable manner so that the cover rotates and opens from a side of the front edge. 1. A paper money handling apparatus including a dispenser unit configured to dispense paper money , the dispenser unit comprising:a bottom portion on which at least a portion on a front side of the paper money is placed;a pair of side walls located at both left and right sides of the bottom portion;a front wall located at a front edge of the bottom portion; anda cover located above the bottom portion, wherein a front edge of the dispenser unit has a cutout at least in the bottom portion and the front wall, andthe cover is arranged in an openable or closable manner so that the cover rotates and opens from a side of the front edge.2. The paper money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinat least on both left and right sides of the cutout, a height of an upper face of the bottom portion becomes lower toward the cutout.3. The paper money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe cutout is provided in the bottom portion, the front wall and the cover.4. The paper money handling apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinat least one of a rear face and side faces in the cutout of the cover are inclined or curved so that an opening space viewed from a top becomes smaller toward bottom.5. The paper money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga deposit unit to which the paper money is deposit from a deposit position above a ...

Banknote processing device

A banknote processing device includes: a plurality of storage units configured to store a banknote having a predetermined condition in a storage unit corresponding to the banknote among the plurality of storage units when the banknote is fed through a depositing port provided on a device main body; and a dispensing box configured to discharge the banknote through a dispensing port provided on the dispensing box by conveying the banknote, which is sent from the storage unit, to the dispensing box when a dispensing instruction is given. The dispensing box is configured to collect the banknote being stored in the storage units when a collecting instruction is given.

MONEY DEPOSITING AND DISPENSING DEVICE AND PROGRAM

A money depositing and dispensing device includes a storing unit, a conveying unit, a power-supply operation unit, a power-supply control unit, and a display control unit. The storing unit stores money. The conveying unit conveys the money. The power-supply operation unit receives operation concerning a power supply of the money depositing and dispensing device. If the power-supply operation unit receives the operation, on condition that the money conveyed by the conveying unit is absent, the power-supply control unit turns off the conveying unit. On condition that the conveying unit is conveying the money, the display control unit causes a display unit to display an image indicating a reason for not turning off the conveying unit. 1. A money depositing and dispensing device comprising:a storing compartment configured to store money;a conveying component configured to convey the money;a power-supply operation component configured to receive operation concerning a power supply of the money depositing and dispensing device;a power-supply controller configured to, if the power-supply operation component receives the operation, on condition that the money conveyed by the conveying component is absent, turn off the conveying component; anda display controller configured to, on condition that the conveying component is conveying the money, cause a display to display an image indicating a reason for not turning off the conveying component.2. The money depositing and dispensing device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to completion of the conveyance of the money by the conveying component claim 1 , the power-supply controller turns off the money depositing and dispensing device on condition that the money conveyed by the conveying component is absent.3. The money depositing and dispensing device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to completion of the conveyance of the money by the conveying component claim 1 , the power-supply controller ...

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

In an electronic equipment including a coin handling apparatus, a protective cover having a plate-like shape for preventing infiltration of extraneous matters other than coins is attached to a coin insertion slot for inserting coins, and the protective over includes a cutout part having a size that allows a predetermined number of plurality of coins to simultaneously pass therethrough and a cutout part periphery section adjacent to the cutout part of the protective cover or a surface of the protective cover is formed to have a shape adapted to drain liquid falling on the protective cover. 1. An electronic equipment including a coin handling apparatus for handling coins inserted therein from a coin insertion slot , comprising:a protective cover having a plate-like shape for preventing infiltration of extraneous matters from the coin insertion slot; anda cutout part having a size that allows a predetermined number of plurality of coins to simultaneously pass therethrough,wherein a cutout part periphery section adjacent to the cutout part of the protective cover or a surface of the protective cover is formed to have a shape adapted to drain liquid falling on the protective cover so as to prevent liquid falling on the protective cover from flowing into the coin insertion slot, andthe shape adapted to drain liquid falling on the protective cover is a shape in which a gutter for draining liquid to the outside of the protective cover is formed along an edge side of the cutout part periphery section at a position on the side opposite to the cutout part in the cutout part periphery section.2. (canceled)3. The electronic equipment according to claim 1 , whereinthe gutter has at least either one of a shape in which a side surface of the gutter inclines in a direction in which an opening gradually narrows toward a bottom surface of the gutter or a shape in which the bottom surface of the gutter has an inclined surface inclining from one edge part of the gutter to the other edge ...

DEVICE FOR RECEIVING COINS OR TOKENS FOR A PAYMENT TERMINAL

Disclosed is a receiving device which includes a passage for the circulation of a coin or a token, and an anti-fraud system including at least two attachment elements, each attachment element being configured to be capable of attaching to a flexible threadlike link engaging with the attachment element, the attachment elements being mounted so as to rotate about an axis of rotation following a circular path passing through the passage so that each attachment element can come into contact with and attach to a flexible threadlike link fastened to a coin or a token circulating in the passage, the attachment elements being angularly spaced apart around the axis of rotation. 112-. (canceled)13. A payment receiving device for receiving coins or tokens for a payment terminal , comprising a passage for the through-movement of a coin or a token , and an anti-fraud system comprising at least two attachment elements , each attachment element being configured so as to be capable of attaching to a flexible filiform tie that comes into contact with the attachment element , the attachment elements being mounted so as to be movable about an axis of rotation along a circular trajectory passing through the passage in a manner such that each attachment element is able to come into contact with , and attach to a flexible filiform tie that is fastened to a coin or a token moving along in the passage , the attachment elements being angularly spaced apart around the axis of rotation.14. A payment receiving device according to claim 13 , comprising a drive device arranged in order for driving the attachment elements about the axis of rotation.15. A payment receiving device according to claim 13 , wherein the attachment elements are distributed over the same imaginary circle centred on the axis of rotation.16. A payment receiving device according to claim 13 , wherein the attachment elements are borne by a support piece mounted so as to be movable about the axis of rotation.17. A payment ...

A DEVICE, AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DIRECTING BANK NOTES

A note directing device () comprises a first note feeder (), a brushed roller (), and a second note feeder (); wherein: the first note feeder () feeds the bank note () along a direction (A) tangential to a bank note () surface and presents the leading edge () of the bank note () to the brushed roller (); the brushed roller () engages with the bank note () and rotates in a direction (B) such that the leading edge () is directed towards the second note feeder (); the second note feeder () accepts the leading edge () and feeds the bank note () along a direction (C) tangential to a bank note () surface; wherein the brushed roller () comprises an axis () and bristles (), each bristle () being attached at one end to the axis () and extending radially from said axis (), the distribution of bristles () extending along a longitudinal direction (E) of the axis (). 1. A note directing device for controlling a path of a bank note , comprising a first note feeder , a brushed roller , and a second note feeder; the first note feeder is configured to feed the bank note along a direction tangential to a surface of the bank note such that a leading edge of the bank note is presented to the brushed roller;', 'the brushed roller is configured to engage with the bank note and rotate in a direction such that the leading edge of the bank note is directed towards the second note feeder;', 'the second note feeder is configured to accept the leading edge of the bank note and to feed the bank note along a direction tangential to a surface of the bank note;, 'wherein the note directing device in a first operation mode is configured to control a movement of the bank note along a first path from the first note feeder via the brushed roller to the second note feeder such thatwherein the brushed roller comprises an axis and bristles, each bristle being attached at one end to the axis and extending radially from said axis, the distribution of bristles extending along a longitudinal direction of the ...

MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS

The present disclosure provides a medium processing apparatus, including: a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus; and a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins. The surface of the housing includes a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus, and a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area. 1. A medium processing apparatus , comprising:a housing provided with a surface facing a customer operating the medium processing apparatus;a rolled coin device housed in the housing and configured to process rolled coins formed by bundling a plurality of loose coins;a banknote device housed in the housing and configured to process a banknote; anda PIN pad for a user to input information arranged on the surface of the housing, whereinthe surface of the housing comprises a designated area located in a height range conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard with respect to a height direction of the medium processing apparatus,a rolled coin dispensing port of the rolled coin device for dispensing the rolled coins is arranged in the designated area,a banknote dispensing port of the banknote device for dispensing the banknote is arranged in the designated area,the PIN pad is arranged in the designated area,the rolled coin dispensing port and the banknote dispensing port are located at a position lower than a position where the PIN pad is located, andthe rolled coin dispensing port is located at a position lower than a position where the banknote dispensing port is located.23-. (canceled)4. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the medium processing apparatus comprises a loose coin device ...

Banknote-sending type banknote conveying device

A banknote-passing type banknote conveying device, used at a banknote inlet-outlet of an automatic teller machine, includes a mounting lateral plate, a banknote stacking mechanism, a banknote clamping and conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a jacking mechanism, and a central control unit for controlling the operation of the above mechanisms. The banknote-passing type banknote conveying device uses a lifting motor and a connection rod to drive a lifting plate to move the banknotes up and down, and uses a pressing plate to move the banknotes back and forth. The functions of stacking and passing banknotes are achieved in an effective space. Moreover, a pull type electromagnet and a spring are used to control the opening and closing of the banknote clamping and conveying mechanism, thus a traditional motor control method and the like can be omitted, such that the cost is low, and the reliability is high.

MONEY HANDLING SYSTEM, MONEY HANDLING METHOD, AND MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS

A money handling system includes: a first money handling apparatus that dispenses money; and a setting unit that sets information indicating an amount dispensable from the first money handling apparatus, on the basis of an upper limit amount set in advance as an upper limit of the amount dispensable from the first money handling apparatus, an amount of money dispensed from the first money handling apparatus, and an amount of money deposited into the first money handling apparatus or a second money handling apparatus. 1. A money handling system comprising:a first money handler having an output sized to dispense money; andprocessing circuitry that sets information indicating an amount dispensable from the first money handler, based on an upper limit amount set in advance as an upper limit of the amount dispensable from the first money handler, an amount of money dispensed from the first money handler, and an amount of money deposited into the first money handler or a second money handler.2. The money handling system according to claim 1 , whereinthe processing circuitry is further configured to set information indicating a difference between the upper limit amount and the amount of money dispensed from the first money handler as the amount dispensable from the first money handler, after money is dispensed from the first money handler and before money is deposited into the first money handler or the second money handler.3. The money handling system according to claim 1 , further comprisingthe second money handler, whereinin response to money being deposited into the second money handler in a replenishment process, the processing circuitry is further configured to receive, from the second money handler, information indicating an amount of the deposited money.4. The money handling system according to claim 1 , whereinthe upper limit amount is set in advance for each of users of the first money handler, andthe processing circuitry is further configured to set the amount ...

BANKNOTE PROCESSING DEVICE

A banknote handling apparatus (banknote depositing/dispensing apparatus ) includes a transport unit (), a storage unit (), an upper housing () configured to house the transport unit, and a lower housing (protective housing ) configured to house the storage unit. The upper housing has an opening () which is formed through a surface thereof on one side in a horizontal direction, and the transport unit is configured to be drawn out of the upper housing toward the one side in the horizontal direction through the opening. The lower housing has an opening () which is formed through a surface thereof on the other side in the horizontal direction, and is configured to be drawn out of the lower housing toward the other side in the horizontal direction through the opening. 1. A banknote handling apparatus which is located at a counter between a lobby area and a teller area of a bank , the apparatus comprising:a transport unit configured to transport banknotes;a storage unit configured to store the banknotes;an upper housing configured to house the transport unit; anda lower housing arranged under the upper housing, configured to house the storage unit, and including a barrier, the barrier being provided between the upper and lower housings to separate the lower housing from the inside of the upper housing, whereina passage is formed through the barrier to allow the transport unit and the storage unit to communicate with each other, and allow the banknotes to pass through,the upper housing has an opening which is formed through a surface thereof on one side in a horizontal direction, and the transport unit is configured to be drawn out of the upper housing through the opening of the upper housing,the lower housing has an opening which is formed through a surface thereof on the other side in the horizontal direction, which is opposite from the one side in the horizontal direction, and the storage unit is configured to be drawn out of the lower housing through the opening of the ...

Banknote processing device and banknote processing method

Provided is a banknote processing device capable of efficient pay-in processing for large quantities of banknotes. The banknote processing device includes a pay-in port into which banknotes are inserted, a conveyance section that conveys banknotes from the pay-in port, a pay-in port opening-closing member capable of opening and closing the pay-in port by moving, and a controller that controls the banknote conveyance of the conveyance section and controls opening and closing operation of the pay-in port opening-closing member, wherein the controller pauses count processing and opens the pay-in port opening-closing member in cases in which a count processing stoppage event arises during count processing of banknotes inserted into the pay-in port.

CHECKOUT DEVICE

A checkout device according to an embodiment includes a bill discharge port and a coin discharge port. The bill discharge port is disposed in a left side upper part of a front surface of a housing and discharges bills. The coin discharge port is disposed below the bill discharge port and discharges coins. 1. A checkout device , comprising:a bill discharge port disposed in a left side upper part of a front surface of a housing and configured to discharge bills; anda coin discharge port disposed below the bill discharge port and configured to discharge coins.2. The checkout device according to claim 1 , further comprising a print discharge port disposed below a display on an upper surface of the housing and configured to discharge a print.3. The checkout device according to claim 2 , wherein the print discharge port is disposed on a rear surface side of the upper surface of the housing.4. The checkout device according to claim 1 , further comprising a coin depositing port disposed on an inclined surface provided on a front surface side of an upper surface of the housing and configured to receive depositing of coins.5. The checkout device according to claim 4 , further comprising a bill depositing port disposed on a side of the coin depositing port on the inclined surface and configured to receive depositing of bills.6. The checkout device according to claim 2 , wherein the print discharge port is configured to discharge a receipt.7. The checkout device according to claim 1 , further comprising a coin placing recess in the upper surface.8. A semi-self checkout device claim 1 , comprising:a bill discharge port disposed in a left side upper part of a front surface of a housing and configured to discharge bills;a coin discharge port disposed below the bill discharge port and configured to discharge coins; anda scanner configured to read a commodity code symbol.9. The semi-self checkout device according to claim 8 , further comprising a print discharge port disposed below ...

BANKNOTE PROCESSING DEVICE AND BANKNOTE PROCESSING METHOD

Disclosed is a banknote processing device and a banknote processing method. The banknote processing device includes an identification mechanism, an in-out mechanism, a loading box, a circulating box, a main passage, an auxiliary passage, an in-out passage, a loading passage, and a circulating passage. The auxiliary passage is of annular shape, and both ends of the main passage are each connected to the auxiliary passage. A banknote is allowed to move in a one-way direction along a preset direction in the auxiliary passage. The identification mechanism is disposed in the main passage. The in-out passage is connected between the main passage and the in-out mechanism. A first end of the circulating passage is connected to the main passage. A second end of the circulating passage is connected to the circulating box. A first end of the loading passage is connected to the auxiliary passage, and a second end of the loading passage is connected to the loading passage. 1. A banknote processing device , comprising: an identification mechanism , an in-out mechanism , a loading box , a circulating box , a main passage , an auxiliary passage , an in-out passage , a loading passage , and a circulating passage;wherein the auxiliary passage is of an annular shape, and both ends of the main passage are connected to the auxiliary passage respectively, wherein a banknote is allowed to move in a one-way direction along a preset direction in the auxiliary passage;the identification mechanism is arranged in the main passage;the in-out passage is connected between the main passage and the in-out mechanism;a first end of the circulating passage is connected to the main passage, and a second end of the circulating passage is in communication with the circulating box; anda first end of the loading passage is connected to the auxiliary passage, and a second end of the loading passage is connected to the loading box.2. The banknote processing device of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary passage ...

SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS

A sheet handling apparatus includes a transport path that includes a first path, a second path, and a curved portion connecting the first path and the second path, the transport path circularly transports a sheet along the transport path in a forward direction or a backward direction. The sheet handling apparatus further includes a rolling body that is disposed at the curved portion and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise, and a plurality of rollers that are opposed to the rolling body and sandwich the sheet between each of the plurality of rollers and the rolling body along the curved portion of the transport path. The rolling body transports the sheet in the forward direction by rotating clockwise and transports the sheet in the backward direction by rotating counterclockwise. 1. A sheet handling apparatus , comprising:a transport path that includes a first path, a second path, and a curved portion connecting the first path and the second path, the transport path circularly transports a sheet along the transport path in a forward direction or a backward direction;a rolling body that is disposed at the curved portion and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise; anda plurality of rollers that are opposed to the rolling body and sandwich the sheet between rollers of the plurality of rollers and the rolling body along the curved portion of the transport path, whereinthe rolling body transports the sheet in the forward direction by rotating clockwise and transports the sheet in the backward direction by rotating counterclockwise.2. The sheet handling apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one first branch connected to the curved portion; anda diverter changing a transport direction of the sheet, the diverter being provided at a first junction where the first branch is connected.3. The sheet handling apparatus of claim 2 , wherein when the sheet is transported in the forward direction along the transport path claim 2 , the diverter changes the transport ...

Bezel Assembly with Close Range Communication Abilities for Use with an Automated Transaction Device

The bezel assembly for data reception, for use with a bill validator in a financial transactional device, includes a bezel housing and a data reception assembly. The bezel housing includes a customer-facing front portion and a back plate connectable to the bill validator that is mounted within the transactional device cabinet. The front portion includes an insertion/dispensing slot for receiving currency and a projecting protrusion forward of the casing. The forward-extending protrusion accommodates at least a portion of the data reception assembly. The bezel assembly can include a wireless communication function that is communicably connectable with a mobile device via a wireless communication method, a manual entry function, a biometric reader, one or more cameras for scanning and decrypting 2D barcodes and the like, thus enhancing the overall functionality of the financial transactional device. 120-. (canceled)21. A bezel assembly for use in a transactional device having a document acceptance slot , the bezel assembly comprising: a front portion including a casing having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the casing is configured with a slot through which documents are received and pass through into the transactional device; and', 'a back plate attached to the front portion and configured to couple to the transactional device;, 'a bezel housing comprising, in combinationa short-range wireless communication module in the bezel housing and positioned to connectively communicate with a mobile device; anda processor integral to the bezel assembly that controls operation of the bezel assembly including receiving transactional information from the mobile device and using the transactional information to provide credit on an electronic gaming machine communicably connected to the transactional device.22. The bezel assembly as recited in claim 21 , wherein communication between the short-range wireless communication module and the mobile device is enabled ...

Sheets processing apparatus and sheets processing method

A sheet processing apparatus including a table to be loaded a first and a second banknote group partitioned by a header card recording the bar code number in the piling direction of the banknotes, a take-in portion to take in the banknotes of the first and second banknote groups loaded on the table and the header card, a discrimination portion to count the banknotes taken in by the take-in portion and discriminate the kind thereof, a plurality of stackers to sort and stack the banknotes discriminated by the discrimination portion on the basis of the kink thereof, and a sensor to detect the header card taken in by the take-in portion. The sheet processing apparatus additionally includes a controller to control so as to stop the taking-in of the second banknote group on the basis of detection of the header card by the sensor and after a lapse of a predetermined time, to start the taking-in of the second banknote group.

MONEY DEPOSITING APPARATUS AND CHECKOUT SYSTEM

A speedy and efficient checkout process at a checkout counter in a store is realized by a deposit machine that receives deposited money from a customer and issues a pre-deposit receipt with which a pre-deposit amount is associated, and a POS register that scans a barcode of a commodity to calculate a checkout amount and reads a pre-deposit receipt to specify a pre-deposit amount. The POS register performs a checkout process for the checkout amount by using the pre-deposit amount, calculates, as change, a difference between the pre-deposit amount and the checkout amount, and causes a change machine to dispense money corresponding to the change. 1. A money depositing apparatus comprising:a money receiving unit configured to receive money;a money storing unit configured to store the money received by the money receiving unit; andan association unit configured to associate a negotiable value corresponding to an amount of the money received by the money receiving unit with a predetermined medium used for checkout for purchasing a commodity.2. The money depositing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the negotiable value is available for the checkout performed by using a predetermined money handling apparatus.3. The money depositing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the negotiable value is available for the checkout performed by using a predetermined money handling apparatus in a day when the amount of money is associated with the predetermined medium.4. The money depositing apparatus according to further comprisinga reading unit configured to read information stored in a storage medium possessed by a customer,wherein the association unit is configured to associate the negotiable value and the information read by the reading unit with the predetermined medium.5. The money depositing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe association unit comprises:a code generation unit configured to generate a code of the negotiable value; anda printing unit configured to ...

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE WITH ESCROW

An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area. 1. An automated teller machine , comprising:a housing having an opening through which documents can pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing;a document receiver proximate the opening for receiving documents to be deposited into or dispensed from the automated teller machine;an escrow area defined within the housing where the escrow area includes an escrow cassette disposed within the housing;a chest including one or more storage cassettes for storing documents; anda document transport system extending within the housing between the opening and the escrow cassette and capable of transporting documents to and from the escrow cassette and where the document transport system further extends between the escrow cassette and the chest to transport documents between the escrow area and one or more of the storage cassettes.2. The automated teller machine of further comprising a validator disposed within the housing along a path of the document transport system for identification and categorization of documents.3. The automated teller machine of claim 1 , where the escrow cassette is removable from the housing.4. The automated teller machine of claim 1 , where the housing has a front fascia and the opening is formed in the front fascia.5. The automated teller machine of where the housing defines an access opening opposite the front fascia claim 4 , and where the escrow cassette is removable from the housing through the access opening.6. The automated teller machine of further comprising a user interface including a display claim 4 , where the display is disposed in the front fascia.7. The automated teller machine of claim 4 , where the ...

Banknote processing device

The banknote processing device includes plural dispensing ports that dispense banknotes; a banknote classification section that classifies banknotes; and a controller that selects a conveyance destination of banknotes classified by the banknote classification section from the plural dispensing ports, and effects control to convey the banknotes to a selected dispensing port.

MONEY HANDLING MACHINE AND MONEY HANDLING SYSTEM

A money handling machine includes: a storage assembly including a storage unit for storing money and feeding out the stored money; a collection unit configured to store the money fed out from the storage unit; a replenishing unit configured to store money with which an external device is replenished; and a control unit configured to manage the money stored in the storage unit of the storage assembly under a first management authority, and manage money stored in the collection unit and at least a part of money stored in the replenishing unit under a second management authority. 1. A money handling machine comprising:a storage assembly including a storage unit for storing money and feeding out the stored money;a collection unit configured to store the money fed out from the storage unit;a replenishing unit configured to store money with which an external device is replenished; anda control unit configured to manage the money stored in the storage unit of the storage assembly under a first management authority, and manage money stored in the collection unit and at least a part of money stored in the replenishing unit under a second management authority different from the first management authority.2. The money handling machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe first management authority is a management authority of a facility in which the money handling machine is installed, andthe second management authority is a management authority of an organization that collects money from the collection unit.3. The money handling machine according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the money stored in the storage assembly is fed out from the storage assembly to the collection unit claim 1 , the control unit controls the storage assembly and the replenishing unit so as to feed out the money stored in the storage assembly from the storage assembly to the collection unit and allow the money stored in the replenishing unit to be take out from the replenishing unit.4. The money ...

CASH PROCESSING SYSTEM, CASH PROCESSING METHOD, PORTABLE TERMINAL AND CASH PROCESSING MACHINE

A cash processing system capable of preventing erroneous operations by an operator during cash transfer processing and enabling the cash transfer to be executed efficiently. This system comprises a first cash processing machine for performing an outgoing cash transfer, a second cash processing machine for performing an incoming cash transfer, and a portable terminal. The portable terminal is equipped with a display unit, an operation unit for receiving input of cash transfer information, including cash information, and a communication processing unit. Upon receiving outgoing cash transfer information included in the cash transfer information from the portable terminal, the first cash processing machine pays out cash based on the outgoing cash transfer information. Upon receiving incoming cash transfer information included in the cash transfer information from the portable terminal, the second cash processing machine receives cash based on the incoming cash transfer information. 1. A cash processing system comprising a first cash processing machine operating as a money dispenser , a second cash processing machine operating as a money acceptor , and a portable terminal , an operation acceptor operable to receive an input of moving money information including cash information; and', 'a communication processing section that transmits and receives information to and from the first cash processing machine and the second cash processing machine, and, 'wherein the portable terminal comprisesupon receipt of money dispensing information included in the moving money information from the portable terminal, the first cash processing machine dispenses cash based on the money dispensing information, andupon receipt of money accepting information included in the moving money information from the portable terminal, the second cash processing machine accepts cash based on the money accepting information.2. The cash processing system according to claim 1 ,wherein the portable terminal ...

Security apparatus for an automated teller machine

A method and associated security apparatus for providing security to an automatic teller machine (ATM) having a cash capture device in a presenter area of the ATM. The cash capture device is detected by a proximity detector in the security apparatus in the ATM. A detecting signal is generated by the proximity detector in response to the cash capture device being detected. The detecting signal is received by control circuitry in the security apparatus and in response, the control circuitry causes a dispensing shutter of the ATM to remain in an open position. Each proximity detector is electrically connected to the control circuitry. The dispensing shutter in the open position is configured, in an absence of the cash capture device in the ATM, to dispense paper currency processed and stored in the presenter area. Presenter belts in the presenter area transport the paper currency to a dispenser aperture.

Device for handling notes of value

A device for handling notes of value includes first, second and third modules. The third module has a first guiding element and at least a second guiding element for guiding the notes of value. The first guiding element has at least a first magnet or a ferromagnetic material. The first magnet and a second magnet or the first magnet and the ferromagnetic material are arranged opposite to each other at least in an operating state, an attractive force acting between the first magnet and the second magnet or the first magnet and the ferromagnetic material. 1. A device for handling notes of value comprising:a first module and a second module, the first module and the second module each having a transport mechanism for transporting notes of value, anda third module including a first guiding element and at least a second guiding element for guiding the notes of value, the first guiding element including at least a first magnet and the second guiding element including at least a second magnet or a ferromagnetic material,wherein in at least one operating state of the device, notes of value are guided by guiding elements of the third module during the transport from the first module to the second module and/or from the second module to the first module,wherein in the operating state the guiding elements are oriented in an operating position for guiding the notes of value, andwherein the first magnet and the second magnet or the first magnet and the ferromagnetic material are arranged opposite to each other at least in the operating state, an attractive force acting between the first magnet and the second magnet or the first magnet and the ferromagnetic material.2. The device according to further comprising:a first elastically deformable element exerting a holding force on the first guiding element for holding the first guiding element in the operating position for guiding the notes of value, anda second elastically deformable element exerting a holding force on the second ...

Media transaction device

A media transaction device comprising: a device housing having a front panel; a media processor provided at an interior of the device housing; a media accommodating unit provided at an interior of the media processor; and a foreign matter sensor detecting absence/presence of a foreign object at the media accommodating unit. The front panel includes a first port for inserting and dispensing the media, and a first shutter opening and closing the first port. The media processor includes a second port disposed to face the first port, and a second shutter for opening and closing the second port. The media are inserted into and dispensed from the second port such that the media are inserted into and dispensed from the first port, and opening and closing of the first shutter and the second shutter are controlled based on detection results by the foreign matter sensor.

PAPER SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS AND PAPER SHEET HANDLING METHOD

A paper sheet handling apparatus includes an input/output unit that is used to put in or take out a paper sheet; a distinguishing unit that distinguishes the paper sheet; an accommodating unit that temporarily accommodates the paper sheet sent from the input/output unit; a storage unit that stores therein the paper sheet sent from the accommodating unit; a conveying mechanism that includes a two-way direction conveying path that connects the input/output unit, the distinguishing unit, the accommodating unit, and the storage unit with each other and conveys the paper sheet in both directions; and a controller that is configured to control the conveying mechanism. 1. A paper sheet handling apparatus comprising:an input/output unit that is used to put in or take out a paper sheet;a distinguishing unit that distinguishes the paper sheet;an accommodating unit that temporarily accommodates the paper sheet sent from the input/output unit;a storage unit that stores therein the paper sheet sent from the accommodating unit;a conveying mechanism that includes a two-way direction conveying path, which connects the input/output unit, the distinguishing unit, the accommodating unit, and the storage unit with each other and which conveys the paper sheet in both directions; anda controller that is configured to control the conveying mechanism.2. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a first conveying path that has a linear shape and that conveys the paper sheet to the input/output unit,', 'a second conveying path that has a ring shape and to which one end of the first conveying path is connected, and', 'a third conveying path that has a linear shape and one end of which is connected to the second conveying path,, 'the two-way direction conveying path includes'}the distinguishing unit is arranged in one route of the second conveying path,the accommodating unit is connected to the third conveying path,the storage unit is connected to another route that is ...

Banknote processing device, and banknote processing method

A banknote processing device includes a first pay-out port and a second pay-out port in which banknotes for pay-out are stacked, a conveyance section that conveys banknotes to the first pay-out port or to the second pay-out port, a first opening-closing member capable of opening and closing the first pay-out port by moving, a second opening-closing member capable of opening and closing the second pay-out port by moving, and a controller that controls conveyance of the banknotes by the conveyance section, and that controls opening and closing operations of the first and second opening-closing members. When the number of banknotes stacked in the first pay-out port has reached a maximum stacking number in pay-out processing, the controller performs a switching operation to switch a conveyance destination of the banknotes from the first pay-out port to the second pay-out port, and performs an opening operation to open the first opening-closing member.

Casino apparatus

A secure casino apparatus is provided having improved security against theft and/or tampering. The secure casino apparatus comprises, a casing and a cavity within the casing, the casing comprising an access member arranged to provide access to said cavity; a sensor arranged to detect said access to the cavity and provide an access signal; an image capture apparatus arranged to provide image data of the cavity when the image capture apparatus is activated; a memory arranged to store the image data; and a processor arranged to process the image data and the access signal; wherein the processor is further arranged to activate the image capture apparatus for an activation period when an access signal is provided by the sensor. The secure casino apparatus aims to permit remote monitoring within a cavity of the casino apparatus to identify theft or tampering with the apparatus.

ACCOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ACCOUNTING APPARATUS

According to an embodiment, an accounting apparatus includes a change machine, a detection device, and a controller. The controller determines whether or not the change machine is capable of paying change in cash on the basis of a result of a detection by the detection device. The controller accepts, when determining that the change machine fails to pay the change in cash, a payment method selected by a customer from a plurality of change payment methods other than paying in cash. 1. An accounting apparatus that performs accounting processing on a basis of transaction data , the accounting apparatus comprising:a change machine that pays a customer change in stocked cash;a detection device that detects a status of the change machine; and determines whether or not the change machine is capable of paying the change in cash on a basis of a result of the detection by the detection device,', 'accepts, when determining that the change machine fails to pay the change in cash, a payment method selected by the customer from a plurality of change payment methods other than paying in cash, and', 'performs change payment processing by the accepted payment method., 'a controller that'}2. The accounting apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe change machine includes a conveying mechanism that conveys the cash stocked for paying the change,the detection device includes a first sensor that detects a malfunction of the conveying mechanism of the change machine, andthe controller determines whether or not change of transaction relating to the transaction data can be paid in cash on a basis of the transaction data and information from the first sensor.3. The accounting apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection device includes a second sensor that detects the number of bills or coins for each denomination in the cash stocked for paying the change in the change machine, andthe controller determines whether or not change of transaction relating to the transaction data can ...

MODULAR AUTOMATED TRANSACTION MACHINE

A modular ATM is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a currency conveyor, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The currency conveyor can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The currency conveyor can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the currency conveyor. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the currency conveyor. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the currency conveyor. 1. A modular automated transaction machine (ATM) comprising:a safe having a door and a first port spaced from said door;at least one currency cassette positioned in said safe;a dispenser positioned in said safe and operably engaged with said at least one currency cassette wherein said dispenser is configured to extract banknotes from said at least one currency cassette and direct the extracted banknotes to said first port and also configured to receive banknotes through said first port and direct the banknotes received through said first port to said at least one currency cassette;a currency conveyor positionable on a top of said safe and having a second port and a third port, said currency conveyor configured to receive banknotes through said second port and direct received banknotes to said third port, said currency conveyor positionable in a plurality of different orientations on said top of said safe and also in a plurality different offsets relative to said top of said safe; anda plurality of linking transport assemblies each individually engageable with said currency conveyor, ...

MONEY DEPOSITING APPARATUS AND CHECKOUT SYSTEM

A speedy and efficient checkout process at a checkout counter in a store is realized by a deposit machine that receives deposited money from a customer and issues a pre-deposit receipt with which a pre-deposit amount is associated, and a POS register that scans a barcode of a commodity to calculate a checkout amount and reads a pre-deposit receipt to specify a pre-deposit amount. The POS register performs a checkout process for the checkout amount by using the pre-deposit amount, calculates, as change, a difference between the pre-deposit amount and the checkout amount, and causes a change machine to dispense money corresponding to the change. 1. A checkout method performed by a checkout system including a money depositing apparatus , a POS register , a money handling apparatus and a management device , the method comprising a pre-deposit process , and a checkout process to be performed after the pre-deposit process has been performed , wherein receiving money from a customer by the money depositing apparatus;', 'acquiring, by the money depositing apparatus, identification information from a predetermined medium carried by the customer, wherein the customer carrying the predetermined medium is capable of being identified based on the identification information acquired from the predetermined medium;', 'generating, by the money depositing apparatus, association information in which a pre-deposit amount of the money received by the money depositing apparatus is associated with the identification information acquired by the money depositing apparatus;', 'transmitting, by the money depositing apparatus, the association information to the management device; and', 'registering, by the management device, the association information transmitted from the money depositing apparatus in a pre-deposit table, and, 'the pre-deposit process comprises acquiring, by the POS register, the identification information from the predetermined medium carried by the customer;', 'transmitting ...

Money handling apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a money handling apparatus including: a money storage unit configured to store money; a locking unit configured to limit access to the money storage unit; and a control unit configured to give unlock permission to unlock the locking unit to at least one of a plurality of qualified persons who are qualified to unlock the locking unit, and to perform a process involving change of the qualified person.

MODULAR AUTOMATED TRANSACTION MACHINE

A modular ATM is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a recycler, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The recycler can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The recycler can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the recycler. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the recycler. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the recycler. 1. A modular automated transaction machine (ATM) comprising:a safe having a door and a first port spaced from said door;at least one currency cassette positioned in said safe;a dispenser positioned in said safe and operably engaged with said at least one currency cassette wherein said dispenser is configured to extract banknotes from said at least one currency cassette and direct the extracted banknotes to said first port and also configured to receive banknotes through said first port and direct the banknotes received through said first port to said at least one currency cassette;a recycler positionable on a top of said safe and having a second port and a third port, said recycler configured to receive banknotes through said second port and direct received banknotes to said third port, said recycler positionable in a plurality of different orientations on said top of said safe and also in a plurality different offsets relative to said top of said safe; anda plurality of linking transport assemblies each individually engageable with said recycler, each one of said plurality of linking transport assemblies having a respective fourth port ...

Multi-banknote cassette with movable stopper and banknote stacking method thereof

Provided is a multi-banknote cassette with a movable stopper, which is capable of storing various kinds of banknotes at the same time. The multi-banknote cassette includes a movable stopper which is installed in a stack guide for guiding banknotes introduced into a cassette body of the banknote cassette toward a banknote stopper, and rotated to protrude from or retreat into a transfer path of the banknotes. When a banknote having a relatively small size among the banknotes inserted into the banknote cassette is introduced, the movable stopper is rotated to protrude from the stack guide and regulates the front end of the introduced banknote, and when a banknote having a relatively large size is introduced, the movable stopper is rotated to retreat into the stack guide, and a banknote stopper installed at the rear of the stack guide regulates the front end of the introduced bank.

AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE AND BANKNOTE PROCESSING METHOD

An automatic teller machine includes a banknote conveyance channel, a banknote recycling channel, and a banknote circulation channel. The banknote conveyance channel includes an annular channel, a first branch channel, a second branch channel, a third branch channel, a fourth branch channel, and a fifth branch channel. A banknote-in mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the first branch channel. A temporary storage mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the second branch channel. A banknote-out mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the third branch channel. Two ends of an identification mechanism communicate with the annular channel via the fourth branch channel and the fifth branch channel, respectively. A recycling box communicates with the banknote conveyance channel via the banknote recycling channel. A circulation box communicates with the banknote circulation channel via the banknote circulation channel. 1. An automatic teller machine , comprising:a banknote-in mechanism,a temporary storage mechanism,a banknote-out mechanism,an identification mechanism,a circulation box,a recycling box,a banknote conveyance channel,a banknote recycling channel, anda banknote circulation channel,wherein the banknote conveyance channel comprises an annular channel, a first branch channel, a second branch channel, a third branch channel, a fourth branch channel, and a fifth branch channel;wherein the banknote-in mechanism is in communication with the annular channel through the first branch channel;wherein the temporary storage mechanism is in communication with the annular channel through the second branch channel;wherein the banknote-out mechanism is in communication with the annular channel through the third branch channel;wherein a first end of the identification mechanism is in communication with the annular channel through the fourth branch channel, and a second end of the identification mechanism is in communication with the annular ...

Combined shutter and user interface pin entry

Examples of a system and method for transacting media at a self-service terminal (SST), are generally described. A method may include receiving a PIN on a user interface component of a media interface aperture cover. The method may include causing the media interface aperture cover to retract to dispense or receive media through a media interface aperture.

BANKNOTE VALIDATOR

A banknote validator having a housing, a validation sensor; and a banknote drive mechanism. The banknote drive mechanism may be arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking device. The banknote drive mechanism may delimit a first banknote pathway proximal to an input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking device. A pivotable security gate arrangement may be included that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway. 1. A banknote validator comprising:a housing;a validation sensor means; anda banknote drive mechanism;wherein the banknote drive mechanism is arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking means, said banknote drive mechanism delimiting a first banknote pathway proximal to the input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking means;characterised by a pivotable security gate arrangement that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway.2. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pivotable security gate arrangement comprises a plurality of security gate tines.3. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of security gate tines is distributed laterally across the second banknote pathway.4. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a security niche is disposed underneath the plurality of security gate tines in the second banknote pathway.5. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an optical sensor is disposed in the second banknote pathway at a position in the second banknote pathway distal from the pivotable security gate arrangement.6. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 5 , wherein a cashbox ingress aperture is positioned between the pivotable security gate arrangement and the optical sensor.7. A banknote validator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the validation sensor means includes an image capture window positioned adjacent to the first banknote ...

Sheet handling apparatus and sheet handling machine

A sheet handling apparatus (e.g., banknote insertion/discharge mechanism 20) includes a transport unit (e.g., first transport unit 30) configured to transport a sheet (e.g., banknote) in a first transport path 30a; and driving units 36m and 38m configured to move, along the width direction of the first transport path 30a, at least portions of guiding members 36 and 38 forming edges of the first transport path 30a.

UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE PRINTER BEZEL

Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to different systems and methods for providing a universal, adjustable printer bezel assembly which is compatible for use with a plurality of different types of ticket printer devices from different ticket printer manufacturers. 1. A gaming machine comprising:a gaming machine cabinet defining an interior cavity, the gaming machine cabinet including an access door providing access to the interior cavity, the access door being configurable in a closed position which prevents access to the interior cavity, the access door being configurable in an open position which permits access to the interior cavity;a bezel assembly comprising a rear bezel body including a first slot disposed in the rear bezel body, the first slot having a first front opening for outputting the flexible substrate and having a first rear opening for receiving the flexible substrate, the first slot being configured or designed to facilitate transport of a flexible substrate through the first slot, the rear bezel body further including a first attachment interface;the bezel assembly comprising a front bezel body including a second slot disposed in the front bezel body, the second slot having a second front opening for outputting the flexible substrate and having a second rear opening for receiving the flexible substrate from the first front opening of the rear bezel body, the second slot being configured or designed to facilitate transport of the flexible substrate through the second slot, the front bezel body further including a second attachment interface;wherein the rear bezel body is removably attachable to a first component disposed at the interior cavity;wherein the front bezel body is removably connected to the rear bezel body; andwherein the gaming machine is configured or designed to enable the front bezel body to remain connected to the rear bezel body while the access door is configured in the open position.2. The gaming machine of :wherein the ...

MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS AND MONEY HANDLING METHOD

A money handling apparatus (for example, a banknote handling apparatus ) includes a destination selector configured to select a storage unit where at least one of a counterfeit money and suspect money among the money transported by the transporting unit is to be transported, from the plurality of storage units (for example, each banknote storage unit , each storage/feeding unit , collecting unit , banknote ejecting unit , and the like) and a controller configured to control the transporting unit to transport at least one of the counterfeit money and suspect money to the storage unit selected by the destination selector among the plurality of storage units. 1. A money handling apparatus comprising:a transporting unit configured to transport money;a plurality of storage units, each being connected to different places of the transporting unit and configured to store money transported from the transporting unit, at least one of the storage units being configured such that the stored money is not exposed to the outside;a destination selector configured to select a storage unit, where at least one of a counterfeit money and suspect money among the money transported by the transporting unit is to be transported, from the plurality of storage units; anda controller connected to the destination selector selecting the storage unit, where at least one of the counterfeit money and the suspect money among the money transported by the transporting unit is to be transported, from the plurality of storage units, the controller controlling the transporting unit to transport at least one of the counterfeit money and suspect money to the storage unit selected by the destination selector among the plurality of storage units.2. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein all the storage units are configured such that the stored money is not exposed to the outside.3. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the storage unit configured such that the ...

Sheet medium stacking conveying device and method

A sheet medium stacking conveying device and method, wherein the method comprises a medium conveying step, the medium conveying step comprises: moving a stacking mechanism for clamping media from a medium inlet to a medium outlet along a moving path, and discharging the media clamped by the stacking mechanism towards the medium outlet relative to the stacking mechanism in a process of moving the stacking mechanism towards the medium outlet. The stacking mechanism of the conveying device can reciprocally move between a collection position and discharge position of the media under the driving of a driving mechanism, and the media can be discharged under the condition of no additional power source.

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND MEDIUM TRANSACTION DEVICE

A medium processing device is provided including: a conveyance section that conveys a sheet-shaped medium along a conveyance path; a drive transmission section that transmits drive force to the medium so as to cause the medium to travel along the conveyance path; an operation knob that is provided on an operation side face of the conveyance section, and that is used for operating the drive transmission section; and a storage box that stores the medium therein, and that is capable of transitioning between an opposing state in which the storage box opposes the operation side face of the conveyance section over a range including at least the operation knob, and a non-opposing state in which the storage box does not oppose the operation side face. 1. A medium processing device comprising:a conveyance section that conveys a sheet-shaped medium along a conveyance path;a drive transmission section that transmits drive force to the medium so as to cause the medium to travel along the conveyance path;an operation knob that is provided on an operation side face of the conveyance section, and that is used for operating the drive transmission section; anda storage box that stores the medium therein, and that is capable of transitioning between an opposing state in which the storage box opposes the operation side face of the conveyance section over a range including at least the operation knob, and a non-opposing state in which the storage box does not oppose the operation side face.2. The medium processing device of claim 1 , further comprising a handover section that is provided to the operation side face of the conveyance section claim 1 , and that hands over the medium to the storage box when the storage box is in the opposing state.3. The medium processing device of claim 1 , wherein part of the operation knob is exposed to the exterior when the storage box is in the opposing state.4. The medium processing device of claim 3 , wherein an operation knob-peripheral portion ...

Automated teller machine with escrow

An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.

PAPER SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FOREIGN OBJECT

A paper sheet handling apparatus includes an insertion slot to which a banknote is inserted, a conveyor mechanism that conveys the paper sheet inserted through an insertion slot, and a corrective member that has an elastic deformation portion designed to contact the paper sheet inserted to the insertion slot and corrects a direction of conveyance of the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot using the elasticity of the elastic deformation portion. The corrective member is disposed at least on both ends in the width direction of the insertion slot, along a face of the banknote inserted to the insertion slot, or at positions, on a conveyor line for the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot, facing the ends in the width direction of the insertion slot. 1. A paper sheet handling apparatus , comprising:an insertion slot to which a paper sheet is inserted;a conveyor mechanism that conveys the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot; anda corrective member which includes an elastic deformation portion configured to contact the paper sheet inserted to the insertion slot and which corrects a direction of conveyance of the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot using elasticity of the elastic deformation portion, whereinthe corrective member is disposed at least on both ends in a width direction of the insertion slot, along a face of the paper sheet inserted to the insertion slot, or at positions, on a conveyor line for the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot, facing the ends in the width direction of the insertion slot.2. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic deformation portion extends in a slant manner toward a conveyor line for the paper sheet inserted through the insertion slot with respect to an opening surface of the insertion slot.3. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe corrective member is disposed at both the ends in the width direction of the ...

Method, system, and computer readable medium for setting discrimination criterion information

A method for setting discrimination criterion information pieces for one or more additional denominations in a coin discrimination apparatus is provided, which eliminates the task of visiting the installation location of an existing coin discrimination apparatus to exchange this apparatus for a new one including discrimination criterion information pieces for one or more additional denominations and the task of setting discrimination criterion information pieces for the one or more additional denominations manually in the apparatus. A target denomination is designated from current denominations whose discrimination criterion information pieces are stored in a coin discrimination apparatus. Then, discrimination criterion information pieces for an additional denomination are calculated based on discrimination criterion information pieces for the target denomination, target denomination standard information pieces corresponding to the discrimination criterion information pieces for the target denomination, and additional denomination standard information pieces corresponding to the discrimination criterion information pieces for the additional denomination.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus in the present invention operates in a self-service mode, in which a user does not receive operation support provided by an operation assistant, and a non-self-service mode, in which the user receives the operation support. The sheet processing apparatus includes an inlet that takes in sheets in a deposit process, a transport section that transports the sheets taken in from the inlet, storage sections that store the sheets transported by the transport section, and a control section that causes the transport section in such a way as to transport the sheets to the storage sections on a basis of storage conditions for storing the sheets in the storage sections. The control section changes the storage conditions for at least one of the storage sections between the self-service mode and the non-self-service mode. 1. A sheet processing apparatus that operates in a self-service mode in which a user does not receive operation support provided by an operation assistant , and a non-self-service mode in which the user receives the operation support , the sheet processing apparatus comprising:an inlet that takes in sheets in a deposit process;a transport section that transports the sheets taken in from the inlet;a plurality of storage sections that store the sheets transported by the transport section; anda control section that causes the transport section to transport the sheets to the plurality of storage sections, based on storage conditions for storing the sheets in the plurality of storage sections,wherein the control section changes the storage conditions for at least one of the plurality of storage sections between when an operation mode is the self-service mode and when the operation mode is the non-self-service mode.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of storage sections include a first storage section, a second storage section, and a third storage section,wherein the control section sets, for the ...

Money handling apparatus

A money handling apparatus includes an inlet to receive money of a plurality of different currencies, a plurality of outlets, and a control unit to control a transport unit, such that the money is sorted and delivered from the transport unit to respective outlets based on a money recognition result of a recognition unit. As such, the control unit determines whether the currencies that have been recognized by the recognition unit are assigned to any of the outlets. Thus, when the recognized currency is assigned to an outlet, the transport unit is controlled to transport the money of the associated currency to the assigned outlet. In addition, when the recognized currency is not assigned to an outlet, and if there is an outlet to which no currency is assigned, the control unit assigns the currency to such outlet and the associated money is transported to the assigned outlet.

BANKNOTE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHODS

A banknote processing device comprises a banknote transport path defined at least in part by a transport plate on one side of the banknote transport path, the banknote transport plate being pivotally mounted about a first axis near an upstream end of the transport plate, the transport plate including a working position and an open position, a display assembly being pivotally mounted about a second axis spaced a defined distance apart from the first axis, the display assembly including an operational position and a non-operational position, and a linkage coupled to display assembly and to the transport plate near a downstream end of the transport plate, wherein, when the display assembly is rotated from the operational position to the non-operational position, the linkage causes the transport plate to move from the working position to the open position. 1. A banknote processing device comprising:a banknote transport path defined at least in part by a transport plate on one side of the banknote transport path, the banknote transport plate being pivotally mounted about a first axis near an upstream end of the transport plate, the transport plate including a working position and an open position;a display assembly being pivotally mounted about a second axis spaced a defined distance apart from the first axis, the display assembly including an operational position and a non-operational position; anda linkage coupled to the display assembly and to the transport plate near a downstream end of the transport plate,wherein, when the display assembly is rotated from the operational position to the non-operational position, the linkage causes the transport plate to move from the working position to the open position.2. The banknote processing device of claim 1 , wherein the linkage is a spring link.3. The banknote processing device of claim 2 , wherein the spring link is a generally straight wire coupled on one end to the display assembly and coupled on a second end to the ...

MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS, MONEY HANDLING SYSTEM, AND MONEY HANDLING METHOD

When a checkout apparatus serving as a money handling apparatus detects that change is left behind after dispensing of the change in a settlement mode, the checkout apparatus shifts from a settlement mode to a left money retaining mode. Upon receiving money in the left money retaining mode, the checkout apparatus stores information on the amount of the money, date and time of the reception, etc., in a memory, thereby managing the left money separately from proceeds from sales. Since the same money handling unit as that for the settlement is used for storage and feeding of the left money, miniaturization and cost reduction of the apparatus is realized. Since money equivalent to the left money can be dispensed as in the settlement, a complicated operation, such as opening a housing of the checkout apparatus , is not necessary when responding to a request for a refund of the left money. 1. A money handling apparatus comprising:a memory configured to store left money management data;a controller configured to control the money handling apparatus;a depositing unit configured to receive money; anda dispensing unit configured to dispense money, whereinthe controller is able to set an operation mode of the money handling apparatus to a left money retaining mode, andwhen the money handling apparatus is in the left money retaining mode, the controller stores, in the memory, information indicating an amount of money received through the depositing unit and information indicating date and time when the money was received through the depositing unit, as the left money management data.2. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller stores claim 1 , in the memory claim 1 , the amount of money received during the left money retaining mode and date and time when the money was received so as to be distinguishable from an amount of other money received during a time period other than the left money retaining mode and date and time when the other money was ...

SINGLE CONTINUOUS BELT IN AN ESCROW SUBASSEMBLY

An escrow unit has an escrow wheel and a movable-continuous belt. The escrow wheel rotates about an axis. The movable-continuous belt is wrapped partially around the escrow wheel forming an open gap between the belt and escrow wheel. The open gap allows the belt to transport a document through the open gap and to store the document by holding the document between the belt and the escrow wheel.

Settlement apparatus

A settlement apparatus contains a case body; a coin inserting slot, provided at the case body, which receives a deposited coin; a coin depositing/dispensing device, provided in the case body, which stores the deposited coin received through the coin inserting slot and dispenses the stored coin; and a concaved shape money placement portion, arranged at the case body, which has a money placement surface on which the deposited coin which is received by the coin inserting slot is temporarily placed, wherein the money placement surface is connected to the coin inserting slot in a width direction of the case body and is formed flatly, and the money placement portion is arranged across a center of the case body in the width direction.

Temporary paper money storage device

The banknote temporary storage device includes: a pair of coiling tapes, a large coiling block, an upper and lower coiling block assemblies, and a banknote inlet/outlet. Each of the pair of coiling tapes has one end fixed on the large coiling block and another end, and the another ends of the pair of coiling tapes are respectively fixed to the upper coiling block assembly and the lower coiling block assembly. The banknote inlet/outlet includes an upper clamping roller and a lower clamping roller. The large coiling block is provided with a lower passage guide plate having one end rotatably arranged on the lower rotating shaft and a relatively free end, a tail portion of the free end is an arc-shaped portion concentric with the large coiling block, and an angle by which the arc-shaped portion surrounds the large coiling block ranges from 40 degrees to 50 degrees.

MONEY PROCESSING MACHINE

Provided is a small-sized money processing machine that is easy to use in a store. A money processing machine used for settlement of a transaction performed in a store, includes: a banknote processing unit that performs depositing and dispensing of banknotes; a coin processing unit that performs depositing and dispensing of coins; and an accommodation unit that accommodates components to be connected to at least one of the banknote processing unit and the coin processing unit. The banknote processing unit, the coin processing unit, and the accommodation unit are disposed in a housing so as to be vertically aligned. 1. A money processing machine used for settlement of a transaction performed in a store , the machine comprising:a banknote processing unit configured to perform depositing and dispensing of banknotes;a coin processing unit configured to perform depositing and dispensing of coins; andan accommodation unit configured to accommodate components to be connected to at least one of the banknote processing unit and the coin processing unit, whereinthe banknote processing unit, the coin processing unit, and the accommodation unit are disposed in a housing so as to be vertically aligned.2. The money processing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the accommodation unit is disposed between the banknote processing unit and the coin processing unit.3. The money processing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the banknote processing unit is disposed above the coin processing unit.4. The money processing machine according to claim 1 , wherein positions of a front surface of the banknote processing unit and a front surface of the accommodation unit are retracted rearward positions from a front surface of the coin processing unit.5. The money processing machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe banknote processing unit has a banknote inlet through which banknotes are deposited,the coin processing unit has a coin inlet through which coins are deposited, andwith regard ...

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSACTION DEVICE

A medium processing device includes a conveyance guide that forms first, second and third conveyance paths that intersect, a blade configured to be rotatable around a blade center point, and that switches a conveyance route of the medium by connecting any two of the three conveyance paths with each other, and a first pair, second pair and third pair of conveyance rollers that are rotatable and are configured to hand off the medium between two conveyance paths connected by the blade. The first pair of conveyance rollers includes a first roller and a second roller. The second roller is closer than the first roller to the third pair of conveyance rollers. A radius of the second roller is larger than a radius of the first roller. A first center holding distance is different from one or both of a second center holding distance and a third center holding distance. 1. A medium processing device , comprising:a conveyance guide that forms first, second and third conveyance paths that intersect, and that guides a medium along each conveyance path; 'a first pair of conveyance rollers in the first conveyance path, the first pair of conveyance rollers including a first roller and a second roller facing the first roller across the first conveyance path,', 'a blade configured to be rotatable around a blade center point, and that switches a conveyance route of the medium by connecting any two of the three conveyance paths with each other;'}a second pair of conveyance rollers in the second conveyance path, the second pair of conveyance rollers Including a third roller and a fourth roller facing the third roller across the second conveyance path; anda third pair of conveyance rollers in the third conveyance path, the thud pair of conveyance rollers including a fifth roller and a sixth roller facing the fifth roller across the third conveyance path,wherein the first, second, and third pairs of conveyance rollers are rotatable and are configured to hand off the medium between two ...

Universal adjustable printer bezel

Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to different systems and methods for providing a universal, adjustable printer bezel assembly which is compatible for use with a plurality of different types of ticket printer devices from different ticket printer manufacturers.

BANKNOTE HANDLING APPARATUS AND BANKNOTE HANDLING METHOD

In order to meet a demand for banknote handling using serial numbers, a banknote handling apparatus is provided with a recognition unit configured to read a serial number of a banknote, and a control unit configured to determine a first type, of the banknote, related to the serial number, based on the serial number read by the recognition unit, and determine a second type, of the banknote, related to authenticity and fitness, based on the first type. 1. A banknote handling apparatus comprising:a recognition unit configured to read a serial number of a banknote; anda control unit configured to determine a first type, of the banknote, related to the serial number, based on the serial number read by the recognition unit, and determine a second type, of the banknote, related to authenticity and fitness, based on the first type.2. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory unit configured to store therein correspondence between a plurality of first types and a plurality of second types,wherein the control unit is configured to determine a first type, among the plurality of first types stored in the memory unit, to which the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds, thereby determining the second type of the banknote.3. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe memory unit is configured to further store therein priority orders of the first types, andwhen the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds to a plurality of the first types, the control unit is configured to select one of the first types based on the priority orders, thereby determining the second type of the banknote.4. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe memory unit is configured to further store therein priority orders of the second types, andwhen the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds to a plurality ...

Sheet processing apparatus

A sheet processing apparatus includes first and second sheet processing modules, a connecting module, and a storage module. In each of the first and second sheet processing modules, a sheet received from an entrance port is identified by an identifying unit, and if the sheet is qualified, the sheet is transported to a first communication port through a first transport path. In the connecting module, a first diverter mechanism is configured to permit sheet transport between a second communication port and a selected one of the first and second sheet processing modules. The storage module is disposed for receiving and storing the sheet from the connecting module.

Apparatus for scanning bank checks, with an improved check feed device

The scanner apparatus has a feed device for picking up checks from an input receptacle and transferring them to a conveyor mechanism which conveys the checks through the interior of the apparatus. A feed plate resiliently urges a bundle of checks in the receptacle towards an opposed surface. A feed roller acting on the side remote from the plate picks up from the receptacle a check disposed adjacent the surface and transfers it towards the interior of the apparatus. The movement of the feed plate towards the opposed surface is stopped in a position close to that surface so as to define between the plate and the surface in a gap of sufficient width for the insertion of at least one check in the input receptacle.

票据回收机构

本发明公开了一种票据回收机构，包括：机架，设有出票口；票据托盘，包括对开设置的第一门和第二门，用于承接并引导票据至出票口；以及双门驱动组件，用于驱动第一门和第二门开启或闭合，其中，第一门和第二门在回收票据时枢转打开并枢转至位于其下方的票据存储空间内。根据本发明提供的票据回收机构，票据在第一门和第二门打开时直接落入票据存储空间内，因此提高了票据回收的速度。