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Abstract

A paper sheet handling apparatus includes a plurality of mechanical units including a paper sheet handling unit, the plurality of mechanical units each including a processor, a programmable logic device (PLD) controlled by the processor, a first mechanical module including a first mechanical element controlled by the PLD, and an interface that connects a second mechanical module including a second mechanical element, wherein when the processor detects connection of the second mechanical module via the interface, the processor reads, from a second storage included in the second mechanical module, the second storage storing second firmware of the processor configured to control the first mechanical element and the second mechanical element and second data for use in configuring a logic circuit of the PLD configured to control the first mechanical element and the second mechanical element, the second firmware to load the second firmware onto the processor.

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First Claim