Cash storage part removal report device for cash handling apparatus

The present invention relates to a cash storage unit removal notification device in a cash handling device such as an ATM or a vending machine (including ticket and ticket sales).

Cash handling devices such as ATMs are equipped with a cash storage box for storing cash, and a staff member attaches and detaches the cash storage box to replenish and collect cash. In order to prevent such theft of the cash storage box, it has been proposed to notify the illegal removal of the cash storage box (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the case described in Patent Document 1, a detection means including a reed switch for detecting the withdrawal of the cash storage box is provided, and when the withdrawal of the cash storage box is detected, a predetermined operation is not performed within a predetermined time. It is designed to generate an alarm in some cases.<patcit num="1"><text>Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-62051</text></patcit>

<p> As described in Patent Document 1, if an alarm is generated when the cash storage box is illegally removed, it is possible to prevent the theft of cash stored in the cash storage box. However, the work of collecting cash from the cash storage box of the cash handling device or replenishing cash is usually performed in the vicinity of the cash handling device, and in such normal work, Patent Document 1 As described in, it is complicated to remove the cash storage box from the main body by inputting a password or unlocking. Further, in the case described in Patent Document 1, once the cash storage box is removed, the alarm cannot be generated no matter where the cash storage box containing the cash is taken. Therefore, it is desirable that the occurrence of an alarm is suppressed when working in the vicinity of the cash handling device, and that an alarm or the like is generated when a cash storage box containing cash is taken out of the room or the like.</p><p> On the other hand, the conventional cash handling device does not have a function of notifying that cash is contained in the cash storage unit even if cash is contained in the cash storage unit. Therefore, for example, cash is stored in the cash storage unit for maintenance or the like. Without noticing that it is in, the problem arises that a big problem occurs when a cash storage box or cash handling device containing cash is accidentally brought back to the manufacturer's factory. Even if the alarm generator described in Patent Document 1 is provided, a person who has the authority to handle the cash handling device can remove the cash storage box containing cash and bring it back to the factory, or the cash handling device itself containing cash. It is not possible to prevent the product from being taken back to the factory. Therefore, in such a device in which the cash storage box can be attached and detached, it is desired to provide a function of notifying the worker that the cash storage box contains cash when the cash storage box contains cash. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to prevent mistakes such as removing the cash handling device or the cash storage unit and taking it back to the factory without knowing that the cash storage unit contains cash. At the same time, it is an object of the present invention to provide a reporting device in a cash handling device that can prevent cash theft crimes and further improve workability such as cash collection and replenishment.</p>

<p> The present invention solves the above problems as follows. (1) A reporting device is attached to the cash storage box of the cash handling device, and the reporting device is equipped with a cash residual information acquisition unit that obtains cash residual information from the cash processing unit of the cash handling device, and a housing or cash of the cash handling device. When the IC tag attached near the place where the handling device is installed is within a predetermined distance, the IC tag reading unit that can read the tag information from the IC tag and the reporting unit that outputs an alarm are provided. Provide. The reporting unit issues an alarm when the cash residual information acquisition unit notifies that cash is in the cash storage unit and the IC tag reading unit cannot read the tag information from the IC tag. Output. (2) In (1) above, when the IC tag provided in the certificate owned by the cash storage unit handling registrant is within a predetermined distance in the IC tag reading unit, the cash storage unit handling registration is performed from the IC tag. Provide a function to read personal information. Even if the reporting unit cannot read the tag information from the housing of the cash handling device or the IC tag attached near the place where the cash handling device is installed, the IC tag reading unit reads the registrant information. If possible, configure so that no alarm is output. (3) A reporting device is attached to the cash storage box of the cash handling device, and the reporting device is equipped with a cash residual information acquisition unit that obtains cash residual information from the cash processing unit of the cash handling device, and a housing or cash of the cash handling device. When the IC tag attached near the place where the handling device is installed is within the first predetermined distance, the first IC tag reading unit capable of reading the tag information from the IC tag and the above IC When the tag is within the second predetermined distance larger than the first predetermined distance, the second IC tag reading unit capable of reading the tag information from the IC tag, the reporting unit that outputs an alarm, and the alarm An alarm release unit is provided to release the alarm. When the reporting unit is notified by the cash residual information acquisition unit that cash is in the cash storage unit, and the first IC tag reading unit cannot read the tag information from the IC tag. When the alarm is output and the alarm release unit is operated, the alarm output is stopped, and the first and second IC tag readers stop the alarm output and the alarm output is released by the alarm release unit. In both cases, when the tag information cannot be read from the above IC tag, an alarm is output again. (4) A reporting device is attached to the cash storage box of the cash handling device, and the reporting device is equipped with a cash residual information acquisition unit that obtains cash residual information from the cash processing unit of the cash handling device, and a housing or cash of the cash handling device. When the IC tag attached near the place where the handling device is installed is within a predetermined distance, the IC tag reading unit that can read the tag information from the IC tag, the reporting unit that outputs an alarm, and the reporting unit. An alarm release unit that releases the alarm output and a timer means that starts counting when the alarm output is released by the alarm release unit are provided. The reporting unit outputs an alarm when the cash residual information acquisition unit notifies that cash is in the cash storage unit and the IC tag reading unit cannot read the tag information from the IC tag. At the same time, when the alarm release unit is operated, the alarm output is stopped, the alarm output is released by the alarm release unit, and the IC tag reading unit cannot read the tag information. When the time is up, the alarm is output again. (5) A reporting device is attached to the cash storage box of the cash handling device, and the reporting device is equipped with a cash residual information acquisition unit that obtains cash residual information from the cash processing unit of the cash handling device, and a housing or cash of the cash handling device. When the first IC tag affixed near the place where the handling device is installed and the second IC tag affixed to the doorway are within a predetermined distance, the first and second IC tags An IC tag reading unit capable of reading tag information from the IC tag, a reporting unit that outputs an alarm, and an alarm canceling unit that cancels the alarm output are provided. The reporting unit is notified by the cash residual information acquisition unit that cash is in the cash storage unit, and the first IC tag reading unit cannot read the tag information from the first IC tag. When the alarm is output, the alarm output is stopped when the alarm release unit is operated, and the IC tag reading unit is in a state where the alarm output is released by the operation of the alarm release unit. When the tag information can be read from the second IC tag, the alarm is output again.</p>

<p>(1) When the cash storage unit containing cash is moved from the cash handling device to which the IC tag is attached to a distance where the IC tag information cannot be read, an alarm is output, so cash is entered. It is possible to prevent the cash storage unit from being taken out. Further, if the IC tag is attached to a wall surface or the like near the cash handling device, it is possible to prevent not only the cash storage unit but also the cash handling device containing cash from being taken out. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an operator from accidentally taking a cash storage unit or a cash handling device containing cash back to a factory or the like for maintenance or the like. In addition, it is possible to prevent theft of a cash storage unit containing cash or a cash handling device. (2) Even if the cash storage unit is removed from the cash handling device, an alarm will not be generated unless the removed cash storage unit is separated from the cash handling device to some extent. When replenishing cash to the cash storage unit, collecting cash, etc. in the vicinity, workability can be improved without the need for special operations such as entering a password to cancel the generation of an alarm. .. (3) Even if an alarm is generated, the work can be continued and workability can be improved by configuring the alarm so that the alarm can be stopped by the alarm release operation even if the alarm is generated. .. In addition, when the cash storage unit is to be taken away, an alarm is generated again, so it is possible to prevent mistakes such as accidentally taking the cash storage unit or cash handling device with cash back to the factory. It is possible to prevent theft of a cash storage unit containing cash or a cash handling device.</p>

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a cash handling device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the cash handling device 1 includes a main body 20 having a cash processing unit 21, a cash storage unit 30, and a reporting device 10 attached to the cash storage unit 30. In the following, a case where the cash handling device is an ATM will be described. The cash processing unit 21 provided in the main body 20 has a function of managing cash receipts and payments to the cash storage unit 30 and grasping whether or not cash is stored in the cash storage unit 30, and stores cash. If there is cash remaining in the unit 30, the cash processing unit 21 notifies the reporting device 10 of the cash residual information. The reporting device 10 obtains the cash residual information obtained from the IC tag reading unit 11 that reads the tag information of the IC tag 1a attached to the housing of the cash handling device 1 and the cash residual information notified from the cash processing unit 21. It consists of a unit 12 and a reporting unit 13. The cash residual information acquisition unit 12 stores, for example, "1" as cash residual information when notified of cash residual information, and stores "0" when cash residual information is not notified. For example, information "ATM main body side" is written in the IC tag 1a, and the IC tag reading unit 11 determines whether or not the tag information "ATM main body side" can be read, and the information can be read. When it runs out, it produces an output.

In the reporting unit 13, cash remains in the cash storage box 30, the above cash residual information is "1", and the cash storage unit 30 is removed, and the IC tag reading unit 11 is separated from the cash handling device main body to some extent. Then, when the information of the IC tag 1a attached to the housing cannot be read, an alarm is issued. When a report is generated when the cash handling device 1 itself containing cash is moved by a predetermined distance or more, the above IC tag 1a'is used in the cash handling device 1 as shown by the dotted line in FIG. Attach it to a nearby wall surface, floor surface, etc., and write information such as "ATM" on the IC tag Ia'. Then, when the cash handling device 1 itself containing cash or the cash storage unit 30 is moved from the IC tag 1a'by a predetermined distance or more and the IC tag reading unit 11 cannot read the information "ATM". Generate an alarm.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the reporting device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The reporting device 10 of this embodiment is composed of the IC tag reading unit 11, the cash residual information acquisition unit 12, and the reporting unit 13, and the reporting unit 13 obtains the reading result of the IC tag reading unit 11 and the cash residual information. A notification determination unit 13a for determining whether or not to output an alarm (or a notification) based on the cash residual information from the unit 12 and an alarm output unit 13b for generating an alarm are provided. Further, an alarm may be generated and a predetermined department may be notified via the communication means 16. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing in the reporting device 10 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, first, the cash residual state is written from the cash processing unit 21 to the cash residual information acquisition unit 12 of the reporting device 10 (step S1). On the other hand, the IC tag reading unit 11 reads the information of the IC tag 1a and determines whether the information written in the IC tag can be read (steps S2 and S3). Then, when the information written in the IC tag 1a cannot be read and the IC tag reading unit 11 generates an output, the report determination unit 13a determines whether or not there is cash residual information, and there is cash residual information. And output an alarm (steps S4, S5).

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the operation of the reporting device of this embodiment. The IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 provided in the cash storage unit 10 can read the tag information of the IC tag 1a within the area inside the dotted line in the figure, but outside the area, the tag information can be read. Cannot read. If you remove the cash storage unit 30 from the cash handling device 1 and work within the dotted line in the figure for work such as collecting or replenishing cash from the cash storage unit 30, cash is in the cash storage unit. However, the reporting device 10 does not generate an alarm. However, when the cash storage unit 30 in which cash is stored is moved outside the dotted line in the figure, the IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 cannot read the tag information of the IC tag 1a, and the reporting unit of the reporting device 10 cannot read the tag information. 13 outputs an alarm. As a result, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as accidentally taking the cash storage unit 30 that stores cash back to a factory or the like. It is also possible to prevent theft such as taking away the cash storage unit 30 that stores cash from the cash handling device 1. Further, as described above, by outputting an alarm and notifying a predetermined department via the communication means 16, cash can be stored even when there is no staff in the vicinity of the cash handling device such as at night. It is possible to report the theft of the cash storage unit 30.

In the above, the case where the IC tag 1a is attached to the main body of the cash handling device 1 has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 1, if the IC tag 1a'is attached to a wall surface or the like in the vicinity of the cash handling device 1, the IC tag 1a is attached. When the cash handling device 1 is moved out of the area where the information of 1a'can be read, an alarm can be generated. With such a configuration, as described above, mistakes such as accidentally taking each cash-containing cash handling device back to the manufacturer's factory without noticing that cash is contained in the cash storage unit due to maintenance or the like can be made. Can be prevented. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent theft such as carrying out each cash handling device containing cash.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the reporting device 10 of the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a staff member (registered person who handles the cash storage box) who has the authority to handle the cash storage unit 30 stores cash. It is configured so that an alarm is not output when the unit 30 is removed and moved. The configuration of the cash handling device 1 of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and the IC tag reading unit 11 of this embodiment includes the tag information of the IC tag 1a attached to the cash handling device 1 and the employee. The tag information of the IC tag 1b attached to the certificate is also readable. Then, even if the tag information of the IC tag 1a cannot be read, the reporting unit 13 does not generate an alarm if the tag information of the IC tag 1b can be read. In the above IC tag 1b, tag information indicating that the person in charge has the authority to handle the cash storage unit, such as "affiliation", "name", and "permission to handle the cash storage unit", is written. There is.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in the reporting device 10 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, first, the cash residual state is written from the cash processing unit 21 to the cash residual information acquisition unit 12 of the reporting device 10 (step S1). On the other hand, the IC tag reading unit 11 reads the information of the IC tag 1a and determines whether the information written in the IC tag can be read (steps S2 and S3). Then, when the information written in the IC tag 1a cannot be read, the report determination unit 13a determines whether or not there is residual cash information (step S4). Then, if there is residual cash information, it is determined whether the employee ID information, that is, the tag information of the IC tag 1b can be read (steps S5 and S6), and the tag information of the IC tag 1b can be read. If so, no alarm is output. If the tag information of IC tag 1b cannot be read, an alarm is generated (step S7).

FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the reporting device of this embodiment. Similar to FIG. 6A, the IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 provided in the cash storage unit 10 can read the tag information of the IC tag 1a within the area within the dotted line in the figure. , Tag information cannot be read outside the area. Further, when a cash handling registrant holding an employee ID card to which the IC tag 1b is attached is in the vicinity of the cash storage unit 30, the IC tag reading unit 11 can read the tag information of the IC tag 1b. For work such as collecting or replenishing cash from the cash storage unit 30 as described above, when the cash storage unit 30 is removed from the cash handling device 1 and the work is performed within the dotted line in the figure, the cash storage unit is used. The reporting device 10 does not generate an alarm even if cash is contained. In this case, the cash handling registrant with the above-mentioned employee ID card does not have to be nearby. However, when the cash storage unit 30 in which cash is stored is moved outside the dotted line in the figure when the cash handling registrant is not nearby, the IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 changes to the IC tag 1a. The tag information cannot be read, and the reporting unit 13 of the reporting device 10 outputs an alarm. On the other hand, when the cash handling registrant holding the employee ID card is in the vicinity, no alarm is generated even if the cash storage unit 30 in which the cash is stored is moved outside the dotted line in the figure.

As mentioned above, if there is a cash handling registrant with an employee ID card with the IC tag 1b attached in the vicinity, the configuration will not generate an alarm so that the cash handling registrant can work. Despite this, the workability can be improved without generating an alarm. In addition, it is possible to prevent a person other than the cash handling registrant from making a mistake such as taking the cash storage unit 30 containing cash back to a factory or the like, or theft such as taking away the cash storage unit 30 storing cash. Further, as described above, by outputting an alarm and notifying a predetermined department via the communication means 16, cash can be stored even when there is no staff in the vicinity of the cash handling device such as at night. It is possible to report the theft of the cash storage unit 30. In this embodiment as well, if the IC tag 1a'is attached to a wall surface or the like in the vicinity of the cash handling device 1 as described above, anyone other than the cash handling registrant can read the information of the IC tag 1a'. When the cash handling device 1 is moved out of the area, an alarm can be generated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a reporting device 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when an alarm is generated, the alarm can be canceled, and when the cash storage unit 30 is to be taken away with the alarm canceled, the alarm is generated again. .. The overall configuration of the cash handling device 1 of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the reporting device 10 has a first IC tag reading unit 11a having a relatively low sensitivity and a sensitivity. A second IC tag reading unit 11b and an alarm canceling unit 14 are provided. The first and second IC tag reading units 11a and 11b both read the tag information of the IC tag 1a, but their sensitivities are different. Therefore, when the distance between the cash storage unit 30 and the IC tag 1a is within the distance L1, both the first and second IC tag reading units 11a and 11b can read the tag information, but the cash storage unit 30 When the distance between the IC tag 1a and the IC tag 1a is larger than the distance L1 and smaller than the distance L2 (L1 &lt;L2), only the second tag reading unit 11b can read the tag information. Further, when the distance between the cash storage unit 30 and the IC tag 1a becomes larger than the distance L2, both the first and second IC tag reading units 11a and 11b cannot read the tag information. Further, the reporting unit 13 of this embodiment is provided with a re-reporting determination unit 13c, and the re-reporting determination unit 13c reads tag information with the second IC tag reading unit 11b after the alarm is released. When it becomes impossible, the alarm is generated again.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing in the reporting device 10 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, first, the cash residual state is written from the cash processing unit 21 to the cash residual information acquisition unit 12 of the reporting device 10 (step S1). On the other hand, the first IC tag reading unit 11a reads the information of the IC tag 1a and determines whether the information written in the IC tag can be read (steps S2 and S3). Then, when the information written in the IC tag 1a cannot be read, the report determination unit 13a determines whether or not there is residual cash information (step S4). Then, if there is cash residual information, an alarm is output from the alarm output unit 13b (step S5). Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the notification unit 13 stops the generation of the alarm (steps S6 and S7). On the other hand, it is determined whether the tag information can be read by the second IC tag reading unit 11b (steps S8 and S9), and if the tag information can be read by the second IC tag reading unit 11b, it is repeated. The report determination unit 13c holds the alarm generation release state. Here, when the cash storage box 30 is moved to an area where the tag information cannot be read by the second IC tag reading unit 11b, the re-report determination unit 13c outputs an alarm again from the alarm output unit 13b. In addition, the alarm release unit 14 is locked so that the alarm cannot be released (step S10).

FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating the operation of the reporting device of this embodiment. The first IC tag reading unit 11a of the reporting device 10 provided in the cash storage unit 10 can read the tag information within the area where the distance from the IC tag 1a is L1, but the tag information outside the area. Cannot be read. Further, the second IC tag reading unit 11b can read the tag information within the area where the distance from the IC tag 1a is L2, but cannot read the tag information outside the area. When the cash storage unit 30 is removed from the cash handling device 1 and the work is performed within the area of the distance L1 for the work of collecting or replenishing the cash from the cash storage unit 30 as described above, the cash storage unit is used. The reporting device 10 does not generate an alarm even if cash is contained. However, when the cash storage unit 30 in which cash is stored is moved outside the area of the distance L1, the IC tag reading unit 11a of the reporting device 10 cannot read the tag information of the IC tag 1a, and the alarm output of the reporting unit 13 becomes impossible. Part 13b outputs an alarm. Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the alarm output is stopped. However, if the cash storage unit 30 is moved out of the area of the distance L2 with the alarm released, the second IC reading unit 11b cannot read the tag information, and the re-report determination unit 13c again. , Raise an alarm. In this state, the alarm cannot be canceled.

By providing the alarm release unit as described above, even if the cash storage unit 30 is accidentally moved away from the IC tag 1a and an alarm is generated, the alarm generation can be canceled. Therefore, even if an alarm is generated, the work is not interrupted, and workability can be improved. Further, in this state, when the cash storage unit 30 is moved out of the area of the distance L2, the alarm output is generated again, so that it is possible to prevent the cash storage unit 30 from being taken out while the alarm is released. it can. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as taking the cash storage unit 30 containing cash back to a factory or the like and theft such as taking away the cash storage unit 30 storing cash. Further, as described above, by outputting an alarm and notifying a predetermined department via the communication means 16, cash can be stored even when there is no staff in the vicinity of the cash handling device such as at night. It is possible to report the theft of the cash storage unit 30. In this embodiment as well, if the IC tag 1a'is attached to a wall surface or the like in the vicinity of the cash handling device 1 as described above, the cash handling device 1 is outside the area where the information of the IC tag 1a' can be read. An alarm can be generated when the is moved.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a reporting device 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Similar to the third embodiment, this embodiment enables the alarm to be canceled when an alarm is generated, and also generates an alarm again when the cash storage unit 30 is to be taken away with the alarm canceled. It is configured to do so. The overall configuration of the cash handling device 1 of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the reporting device 10 is provided with the timer means 15, and the reporting unit 13 is provided with the timer means 15. , A re-report determination unit 13c is provided. The timer means 15 starts time counting when the alarm is released by the alarm release unit 14. When the timer means 15 time-ups, the re-report determination unit 13c determines whether the tag information of the IC tag 1a can be read by the IC tag reading unit 11, and if the tag information cannot be read, an alarm is generated again. Let me. That is, if the cash storage unit 30 is not returned to the area where the alarm does not occur after the alarm is released and before the timer means 15 times out, the alarm is issued again.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing in the reporting device 10 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, first, the cash residual state is written from the cash processing unit 21 to the cash residual information acquisition unit 12 of the reporting device 10 (step S1). On the other hand, the first IC tag reading unit 11 reads the information of the IC tag 1a and determines whether the information written in the IC tag can be read (steps S2 and S3). Then, when the information written in the IC tag 1a cannot be read, the report determination unit 13a determines whether or not there is residual cash information (step S4). Then, if there is cash residual information, an alarm is output from the alarm output unit 13b (step S5). Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the notification unit 13 stops the generation of the alarm (steps S6 and S7). When the alarm is released by the alarm release unit 14, the timer means 15 starts timer counting (step S8). Then, when the timer means 15 has timed up, the IC tag reading unit 11 determines whether the tag information can be read (steps S9 and S10), and the cash storage unit 30 can read the IC tag 1a. If the tag information can be read by the IC tag reading unit 11, the re-report determination unit 13c holds the alarm generation release state. Further, at this time, if the cash storage box 30 has not returned to the area where the tag information can be read by the IC tag reading unit 11, the re-report determination unit 13c causes the alarm output unit 13b to output an alarm again. .. In addition, the alarm release unit 14 is locked so that the alarm cannot be released (step S10).

FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the reporting device of this embodiment. When the cash storage unit 30 is removed from the cash handling device 1 for work such as collecting or replenishing cash from the cash storage unit 30 as described above and working within the area shown by the dotted line in the figure, cash is used. The reporting device 10 does not generate an alarm even if cash is contained in the storage unit. However, when the cash storage unit 30 in which cash is stored is moved outside the area of the dotted line in the figure, the IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 cannot read the tag information of the IC tag 1a, and the reporting unit 13 cannot read the tag information. The alarm output unit 13b outputs an alarm. Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the alarm output is stopped, but at this time, the timer means 15 starts the time count. If the cash storage unit 30 is returned to the dotted line area before the timer means 15 times out, the alarm generation release state is maintained. However, if the cash storage unit 30 is outside the dotted line area even after the timer means 15 has timed up, the re-report determination unit 13c generates an alarm again. In this state, the alarm cannot be canceled.

In this embodiment, since the alarm canceling unit is provided as described above, even if the cash storage unit 30 is accidentally moved away from the IC tag 1a and an alarm is generated, an alarm is generated as in the third embodiment. Can be released. Therefore, even if an alarm is generated, the work is not interrupted, and workability can be improved. In addition, if the cash storage unit 30 is placed outside the area where the IC tag 1a cannot be read for a predetermined time or longer with the alarm released, the alarm output will be generated again. It is possible to prevent the cash storage unit 30 from being taken out. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as taking the cash storage unit 30 containing cash back to a factory or the like and theft such as taking away the cash storage unit 30 storing cash. Further, by setting the time-up time of the timer means 15, the time until the re-alarm can be set, and an appropriate setting can be made according to the work content. Further, as described above, by outputting an alarm and notifying a predetermined department via the communication means 16, cash can be stored even when there is no staff in the vicinity of the cash handling device such as at night. It is possible to report the theft of the cash storage unit 30. In this embodiment as well, if the IC tag 1a'is attached to a wall surface or the like in the vicinity of the cash handling device 1 as described above, the cash handling device 1 is outside the area where the information of the IC tag 1a' can be read. An alarm can be generated when the is moved.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a reporting device 10 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Similar to the third embodiment, this embodiment makes it possible to cancel the alarm when an alarm is generated, and when the cash storage unit 30 is moved to near the exit with the alarm released, it is again. It is configured to generate an alarm. The overall configuration of the cash handling device 1 of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the IC tag attached to the exit of the room or the like where the cash handling device 1 is installed is used. A second IC tag 1c with tag information such as "exit side" indicating that there is, for example, is pasted. The IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 is configured to be able to read the tag information of the IC tag 1c in addition to the tag information of the IC tag 1a attached to the cash handling device 1. When the alarm release unit 14 cancels the alarm, the re-report determination unit 13c determines whether the tag information of the IC tag 1c on the exit side can be read by the IC tag reading unit 11 and determines whether the IC tag 1c can be read. When it becomes possible to read the tag information of, the alarm is generated again. That is, when the cash storage unit 30 is moved to the vicinity of the exit after canceling the alarm, the alarm is issued again.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing in the reporting device 10 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, first, the cash residual state is written from the cash processing unit 21 to the cash residual information acquisition unit 12 of the reporting device 10 (step S1). On the other hand, the first IC tag reading unit 11 reads the information of the IC tag 1a and determines whether the information written in the IC tag can be read (steps S2 and S3). Then, when the information written in the IC tag 1a cannot be read, the report determination unit 13a determines whether or not there is residual cash information (step S4). Then, if there is cash residual information, an alarm is output from the alarm output unit 13b (step S5). Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the notification unit 13 stops the generation of the alarm (steps S6 and S7). When the alarm is released by the alarm release unit 14, the IC tag reading unit 11 determines whether the tag information of the IC tag 1c attached to the exit side can be read (steps S8 and S9), and the IC tag. When the reading unit 11 can read the tag information of the IC tag 1c, the re-report determination unit 13c causes the alarm output unit 13b to output an alarm again. In addition, the alarm release unit 14 is locked so that the alarm cannot be released (steps S10 and S11).

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the reporting device of this embodiment. When the cash storage unit 30 is removed from the cash handling device 1 for work such as collecting or replenishing cash from the cash storage unit 30 as described above and working within the area shown by the dotted line in the figure, cash is used. The reporting device 10 does not generate an alarm even if cash is contained in the storage unit. However, when the cash storage unit 30 in which cash is stored is moved outside the area of the dotted line in the figure, the IC tag reading unit 11 of the reporting device 10 cannot read the tag information of the IC tag 1a, and the reporting unit 13 cannot read the tag information. The alarm output unit 13b outputs an alarm. Here, when the operator operates the alarm release unit 14 to release the alarm, the alarm output stops, but the operator moves the cash storage unit 30 to the exit side and reads the IC tag of the notification device 10. When the unit 11 moves to the area where the tag information of the IC tag 1c on the IC exit side can be read, the re-report determination unit 13c generates an alarm again. In this state, the alarm cannot be canceled.

In this embodiment, since the alarm release unit is provided as described above, even if the cash storage unit 30 is accidentally moved away from the IC tag 1a and an alarm is generated, as in the third and fourth embodiments. , The alarm generation can be canceled. Therefore, even if an alarm is generated, the work is not interrupted, and workability can be improved. In addition, if the cash storage unit 30 is moved near the exit with the alarm released, the alarm output will be generated again, so it is possible to prevent the cash storage unit 30 from being taken out while the alarm is released. it can. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prevent mistakes such as taking the cash storage unit 30 containing cash back to a factory or the like and theft such as taking away the cash storage unit 30 storing cash. Further, as described above, by outputting an alarm and notifying a predetermined department via the communication means 16, cash can be stored even when there is no staff in the vicinity of the cash handling device such as at night. It is possible to report the theft of the cash storage unit 30. In this embodiment as well, if the IC tag 1a'is attached to a wall surface or the like in the vicinity of the cash handling device 1 as described above, the cash handling device 1 is outside the area where the information of the IC tag 1a' can be read. An alarm can be generated when the is moved.

<figref num="1">It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the cash handling apparatus of 1st Example of this invention.</figref><figref num="2">It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the reporting device of 1st Example.</figref><figref num="3">It is a flowchart which shows the process in the reporting apparatus of 1st Example.</figref><figref num="4">It is a figure which shows the structure of the notification device of the 2nd Example of this invention.</figref><figref num="5">It is a flowchart which shows the process in the reporting apparatus of 2nd Example.</figref><figref num="6">It is a figure explaining the operation of the 1st and 2nd Examples.</figref><figref num="7">It is a figure which shows the structure of the notification device of the 3rd Example of this invention.</figref><figref num="8">It is a flowchart which shows the process in the reporting apparatus of 3rd Example.</figref><figref num="9">It is a figure which shows the structure of the notification device of the 4th Example of this invention.</figref><figref num="10">It is a flowchart which shows the process in the reporting apparatus of 4th Example.</figref><figref num="11">It is a figure explaining the operation of the 3rd and 4th Examples.</figref><figref num="12">It is a figure which shows the structure of the notification device of the 5th Example of this invention.</figref><figref num="13">It is a flowchart which shows the process in the reporting apparatus of 5th Example.</figref><figref num="14">It is a figure explaining the operation of the 5th Example.</figref>

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1 Cash handling device 1a, 1a'IC tag 1b, 1c IC tag 10 Notification device 11 Tag reading unit 11a, 11b Tag reading unit 12 Cash residual information acquisition unit 13 Notification unit 13a Notification judgment unit 13b Alarm output unit 13c Re-report judgment unit 14 Alarm release unit 15 Timer means 20 Main unit 21 Cash processing unit 30 Cash storage unit