JP2003308373A - Business information display system, commodity information processor and commodity information processing terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a commodity information processor capable of displaying business information. <P>SOLUTION: This commodity information processor 1 comprising a display panel and a business information display program or browser program is arranged in the backyard of a super market or the like and connected to a server 2 arranged in a business office or the like through a communication line 6. Each program of the commodity information processor 1 is executed, whereby the business information accumulated in the business information database DB and others of the server 2 and business information on the Internet can acquired, displayed and browsed. Accordingly, a floor supervisor can check the business information updated in real time in the backyard without returning to its own desk. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information display function of a product information processing apparatus used for weighing and pricing products or for packaging in supermarkets and the like.

[0002]

[Background of the Invention] Due to the nature of their duties, a sales floor manager who supervises sales floors in supermarkets, etc.
Rather than being in an office or office floor with a (personal computer), etc. (collectively referred to as “office” below) and performing office-related processing, a sales floor or a work space or warehouse behind it (hereinafter referred to as “back office”) It is often the case that the customer is dealt with, and the operator is instructed and supervised under the general term "yard". Especially during business hours at supermarkets, etc., it is not uncommon to be permanently stationed in such sales floors and backyards.

[0003]

Therefore, the sales department manager, for example, sends information about sales of products such as sales results and purchase plans sent from the headquarters to his / her own PC through a LAN (local area network), and competition. Store information,
In order to browse business information such as event information or weather forecasts and other information that influences sales of products, it was necessary to return to the office at each office and browse on a PC.

On the other hand, particularly in the case of sales of fresh foods, side dishes, bento boxes, etc., it is necessary to modify the production, processing and sales plans in real time according to the sales situation of the day and the weather. In many cases, decisions on such revisions are left to the person in charge of the sales floor, but in situations where the sales floor or the backyard is resident, the sales floor responsibility is not determined by referring to the various sales information as described above. Often people make decisions based on their own experience and intuition. This sometimes causes unsold stock and production shortage.

As a countermeasure against such a situation, it is conceivable to place a PC in the backyard and connect it to the LAN. However, in an environment where fresh food or the like is handled, a general-purpose PC for office use in terms of humidity and atmosphere. However, it is difficult to introduce it because of its operational stability and maintenance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a product information processing apparatus and a product information processing terminal capable of displaying business information, and a business information display system using these. To aim.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 comprises at least one first server for accumulating sales information as digital data, and a display section capable of displaying the digital data. , Product weighing, packaging,
And a product information processing device for performing at least one of printing, and a system in which the first server and the product information processing device are connected by a communication line,
Through the communication line, the product information processing device is the first
It is characterized in that the sales information can be acquired from a server and the sales information can be displayed on the display unit.

The invention of claim 2 is the sales information display system according to claim 1, wherein the sales information is digital data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format. The product information processing apparatus includes a program capable of converting digital data described in the description format into a display signal, and displaying the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the program. Characterize.

Further, the invention of claim 3 is the business information display system according to claim 1, which is connectable to the Internet through a communication line, and is connected from at least one second server existing on the Internet. Also, it is characterized in that the sales information can be acquired and the sales information can be displayed on the display unit.

Further, the invention of claim 4 is the sales information display system according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the product information processing device comprises a browser program, and the sales information is displayed on the display section. Is realized by executing the browser program.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a merchandise information processing apparatus for performing at least one of weighing, packaging, and printing of merchandise, which is provided with a display section capable of displaying digital data, and is externally connected via a communication line. It is characterized in that the sales information can be displayed on the display unit by acquiring the digital data of the sales information from.

The invention according to claim 6 is the product information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the digital data of the sales information is data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format. A program capable of displaying digital data described in the description format is provided, and the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the program.

The invention according to claim 7 is the product information processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a browser program, wherein the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the browser program. It is characterized by

The invention of claim 8 is the business information display system according to claim 4, further comprising a display unit connectable to the communication line, portable, and capable of displaying digital data. And further comprising a product information processing terminal capable of processing product information, wherein the product information processing terminal acquires the sales information from at least one of the first or second server through the communication line. The sales information can be displayed on the display unit.

Further, the invention of claim 9 is a commodity information processing terminal which can be connected to a communication line, has portability, and has a display section capable of displaying digital data, and which can process commodity information. The business information can be acquired from the outside through a communication line, and the business information can be displayed on the display unit.

The invention of claim 10 is the product information processing terminal according to claim 9, wherein the digital data of the sales information is data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format. A program capable of converting digital data described in the description format into a display signal is provided, and the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the program.

The invention of claim 11 is the product information processing terminal according to claim 9, further comprising a browser program, wherein the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the browser program. It is characterized by

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION <First Embodiment><Outline of Configuration> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a business information display system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
In the sales information display system 100 shown in FIG. 1, the server 2 and the computer 3 arranged in the office, and the product information processing apparatus 1 arranged in the backyard are connected to the communication line 6.
It is assumed that they are electrically connected through. In addition, the handy terminal 5 carried by the sales manager or the worker at the sales floor is also connected to the communication line 6 via wireless communication with the repeater 4 arranged in the backyard and connected to the communication line 6. And That is, the business information display system 10
Reference numeral 0 denotes a client / server system in which the computer 3, the product information processing apparatus 1, and the handy terminal 5 are positioned as clients with respect to the server 2.

The merchandise information processing apparatus 1 is an apparatus for measuring the merchandise, packaging the merchandized merchandise, printing a price or the like on a label, and attaching it to the merchandise (pricing process). Details of the product information processing apparatus 1 will be described later.

The server 2 has a function as a database server in the business information display system 100 connected by the communication line 6, and has a business information database DB in which various business information is accumulated. The business information database DB is a relational database that stores data in a tabular format. The server 2 also functions as a file server, a mail server, or the like.

The computer 3 is a general-purpose PC that can be used for general office processing purposes, and is used for office processing such as sales floor managers. If necessary, the server 2 can be accessed to browse, acquire, update, etc. the information stored in the server 2.

The handy terminal 5 is a portable product information processing terminal used for inspecting received products and for registering display of products. The handy terminal 5 can wirelessly communicate with the repeater 4. The repeater 4 is for converting a data signal transmitted and received by wireless communication with the handy terminal 5 into a data signal which can be transmitted and received through the communication line 6. By connecting the repeater 4 to the communication line 6, data can be transmitted and received between the handy terminal 5 and the server 2. In addition, handy terminal 5 and repeater 4
Is not an essential element in the present embodiment, and may be a mode not including them.

As the communication line 6, a LAN line may be used or an Internet connection using a public telephone line or a wireless connection may be interposed. In the case of the latter, for example, each store of chain stores that are geographically dispersed,
It is possible to send and receive data to and from the server 2 installed at the head office or the like.

Although not shown, the communication line 6
The merchandise information processing device 1, the computer 3, and the handy terminal 5 connected to are not limited to one each. Further, a POS system or the like for managing sales information may be connected to the communication line 6.

<Outline of Configuration and Processing of Product Information Processing Device>
Next, the configuration of the product information processing apparatus 1 and the outline of weighing, packaging, and pricing processing will be described.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the commodity information processing apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the internal configuration of the product information processing apparatus 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the product information processing apparatus 1.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the product information processing apparatus 1 includes an input operation unit 7 and a product supply unit 8.
, Print mechanism unit PM, control unit 40, and packaging unit 50
And a sticking unit 60.

The input operation section 7 is provided with a display panel 71 for displaying an operation menu of the product information processing apparatus 1, registration data, operation status, etc., and an input key 72 made up of ten keys and other keys. The display panel 71 also functions as an operation panel 73 that is a touch panel that allows input operations. In the input operation section 7, various data registrations, weighing, packaging, and execution instructions for pricing or printing, or browsing of sales information described later can be performed by appropriately switching operation screens by operating predetermined keys. You can

In the product supply unit 8, products to be weighed, packaged and priced are placed. A weighing unit 10 is incorporated in the product supply unit 8. The weighing unit 10 weighs the products supplied to the product information processing apparatus 1.

The print mechanism unit PM includes a plurality of print heads 20 for printing the weighing result by the weighing unit 10, the unit price, the sales amount based on these, and other product information on each label LB, and the plurality of print heads 20. A label transport unit 30 that transports each label in the transport path in which the labels are arranged.
Is provided, and the printing processing on the label LB by a plurality of print heads, and the information (product information) for each product is printed on each label LB continuously attached to the mount.

The control unit 40 includes a CPU 41 and a ROM 42.
A RAM 43, a storage unit 44 including, for example, a hard disk, and a network I / F 45. The storage unit 44 stores a program 441 that executes various processes of the product information processing apparatus 1 and a product master 443 that stores product information (product name, unit price, etc.) of each product for each product.
And a packaging information master 444 that stores information about packaging materials (wrap films, trays, etc.) for products. The program 441 includes a sales information display program 442 for displaying the sales information accumulated in the database of the server 2 on the display panel 71. The sales information display program 442 will be described later.

The packaging unit 50 has a packaging function of packaging products such as meat placed on a container such as a tray using various wrap films for packaging. Figure 3
As shown in, the packaging unit 50 includes a transfer mechanism 51, a pair of left and right folding plates 52, a rear folding plate 53, a pusher 54,
And a heat welding conveyor 55. The tray T supplied to the product supply unit 8 is moved to the right side in FIG. 3 and placed on the lifter LF, and then moved upward by the lifter LF. Further, prior to this lifting operation, the wrap film F is pre-tensioned and supplied above the tray T by the transfer mechanism 51.
Then, as a result of the lifting operation by the lifter LF, the wrap film F is brought into close contact with the upper surface of the product placed on the tray T or the peripheral portion of the tray T. Further, with the upper surface of the tray T covered with the wrap film F, the four sides of the wrap film F are folded to the bottom surface (lower surface) of the tray T by using the left and right folding plates 52, the rear folding plate 53, the pusher 54, and the like. After that, the packaging process can be realized by welding the respective edge portions of the wrap film F folded on the bottom side of the tray T to each other by the heat welding conveyor 55.

The sticking unit 60 is for sticking the label LB on which the information for each product is printed to each product. The sticking unit 60 peels off each printed label LB from the mount and sticks it to the product (more specifically, the wrap film F).

<Display of Sales Information> Next, the display of sales information on the display panel 71 of the product information processing apparatus 1 will be described. The display of the sales information is realized by the device user operating the input operation unit 7 to execute the sales information display program 442.

When the sales information display program 442 is executed, the sales information database DB of the server 2 is accessed based on the instruction through the input operation unit 7, and the data corresponding to the sales information desired by the device user is selected. Be extracted. In the sales information database DB,
Sales information including not only the store in which the product information processing apparatus 1 is installed but also the entire chain store is constantly updated and accumulated.

The description for setting the screen display format in the sales information display program 442 and the description of the data acquired from the sales information database DB are CSV (which is a data description format that can be generally used in general database software). comma separeted value)
It is done in the form. The sales information display program 442 is
The acquired data is displayed on the display panel 71 as sales information according to the designated format.

When the business information display program 442 is executed, first, a menu screen appears on the display panel 71.
From the menu items related to sales information such as information items and production items, when the device user selects an item he / she wants to browse, a menu of further detailed items appears.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an execution screen example of the detailed item menu displayed on the display panel 71. Figure 5
5A shows the execution screen W1 of the information item menu M1, and FIG. 5B shows the execution screen W2 of the production item menu M2.
Is shown. The information item menu M1 is a menu for displaying common sales information mainly in the store where the product information processing apparatus 1 is used or the entire chain store, and the production item menu M2 is a product that is actually operated. It is a menu for displaying sales information information related to production in the information processing device 1. In any of the information item menu M1 and the production item menu M2, by touching a portion corresponding to an item desired to be displayed on the execution screen W1 or W2, the acquisition of data corresponding to the respective information can be obtained from the sales information database. Required by DB. The acquired data will be provided for display as sales information according to the format defined for each item.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a sales information execution screen. FIG. 6A shows an execution screen W3 when the today's sales record information I1 is displayed by selecting and touching the “today's sales record” key K1 in the information item menu M1. The today's sales record information I1 is the latest information about the sales record of the store or the entire chain at the time of requesting the information of the day. Since the information on the sales record is accumulated in the sales information database DB in real time or at regular time intervals, the latest sales status can be known by referring to it as necessary. On the other hand, FIG. 6B shows the production item menu M.
2 shows the execution screen W4 when the production digestibility information I2 is displayed by selecting and touching the "production digestibility" key K2. The production digestibility information I2 is the latest information indicating the progress of production in the product information processing apparatus 1 at the time when the information of the day is requested. If only the number of products produced is counted, it can be grasped by the product information processing device 1 as well.
When the progress status of the production in the product information processing device 1 is changed by giving an instruction to change the initial production plan number to the sales information database DB, the production status is grasped while referring to the sales information database DB. be able to.

Other sales information can be displayed on the display panel 71 by performing the same operation.

However, the display format on the display panel 71 is not limited to the execution screen examples of FIGS. 5 and 6.

As described above, the sales information database D is executed by executing the sales information display program 442 provided in the product information processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment.
The latest sales information accumulated in B can be displayed on the display panel 71 for browsing. As a result, the sales floor manager can obtain and view various kinds of sales information in real time at the work place without having to return to the office, thus improving the efficiency of sales operations.

<Second Embodiment> In the first embodiment, the sales information is displayed on the product information processing apparatus 1 which constitutes the sales information display system 100 and can be browsed. In the sales information display system 100, the mode in which the sales method can be browsed is not limited to this. If the business information display system 100 according to the first embodiment includes the handy terminal 5 and the repeater 4, the business information may be displayed on the handy terminal 5. This will be described in the present embodiment.

<Outline of Handy Terminal Configuration> Figure 7
FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the handy terminal 5. Figure 8
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the handy terminal 5.

As shown in FIG. 7, the handy terminal 5 mainly includes a reading section 501, a display section 502, an input operation section 503, an antenna 504, and a control section 510.

The reading unit 501 functions as a so-called reader used for reading a bar code or the like provided on a product or a cardboard box for packing the product.

The display unit 502 is a display for displaying various data and processing status.

The input operation section 503 is provided with input keys for the user to give various operation instructions. Various data processing can be performed by performing a predetermined key operation.

The antenna 504 is for performing wireless communication with the repeater 4.

As shown in FIG. 8, the handy terminal 5 has a control unit 510 inside. Control unit 51
0 indicates a CPU 511, a ROM 512, and a RAM 513.
And a storage unit 51 including, for example, a nonvolatile memory
4 and a wireless I / F 5 which is a communication interface for performing wireless communication between the relay 4 and the relay 4 via the antenna 504.
17 and 17 are mainly provided. The storage unit 514 includes a program 515 that executes various processes of the handy terminal 5. The program 515 includes a business information display program 516 that displays business information on the display unit 502 of the handy terminal 5.

<Display of sales information> Handy terminal 5
The display of the sales information on the display unit 502 is different from that of the product information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment in that the operation interface is such that an operation instruction can be made only from the key of the input operation unit 503. The processing flow and the like are the same as in the case of the product information processing apparatus 1, and the display is realized by the user operating the input operation unit 503 to execute the sales information display program 516.

When the business information display program 516 is executed, access to the business information database DB of the server 2 is made through wireless communication with the repeater 4 and the communication line 6 based on an instruction through the input operation unit 503. Then, the data corresponding to the desired sales information is selectively extracted. The data description format is the CSV format as in the first embodiment. Sales information display program 5
16 displays the acquired data on the display unit 502 as sales information according to the designated format.

As described above, also in the handy terminal 5 according to the present embodiment, by executing the sales information display program 516, the latest sales information accumulated in the sales information database DB is displayed on the display unit 502. It is possible to display and use for viewing. As a result, the sales floor manager can obtain and view various kinds of business information in real time by the handy terminal 5 he carries, so that the place of viewing is not limited.

<Third Embodiment> In both the first and second embodiments, the data on the sales information is acquired from the sales information database DB in the CSV format. Therefore, the data that can be displayed and browsed is limited to tabular text data. Therefore,
For example, when accumulating and updating information obtained from outside stores or chain stores, such as weather forecasts and event information, in the sales information database DB, it is necessary to process the data according to the format of the sales information database DB. Further, in order to handle image data or the like that can provide more information than text data, it is necessary to acquire the data by a method other than the CSV format. That is, if data can be acquired and displayed in a format other than CSV format, more diverse information can be browsed.

Based on this, in the present embodiment,
A mode in which the product information processing apparatus 1 acquires not only CSV-formatted text data but also data in various data formats as sales information and displays it will be described.

<Outline of Configuration> Regarding the configuration of the sales information providing system according to the present embodiment and each component, the sales information display system 10 according to the first embodiment is shown.
It is almost the same as the configuration of 0. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the product information processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, but in the present embodiment, the program 441 provided in the storage unit 44 includes the browser program 446. This is different from the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the server 2
Has a function as a web server. That is, the server 2 stores the data described in the HTML (hypertext markup language) format or the like, and is the client equipped with the browser program 446, which is the product information processing apparatus 1
Therefore, it is possible to request data according to the HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) protocol.

In the case where the communication line 6 is capable of connecting to the Internet through a public telephone line or the like, the data is obtained directly from the WWW (world wide web) server in the city according to the HTTP protocol. It is also possible.

<Display of Sales Information> As described above, in the present embodiment, by executing the browser program 446, the display panel 71 of the product information processing apparatus 1 is displayed.
Display sales information on top. That is, when the browser program 446 is executed and the server 2 or the WWW server in the city is accessed based on the instruction through the input operation unit 7, the data corresponding to the sales information desired by the device user is selectively selected. Will be acquired.

FIG. 10 shows the display panel 7 when the browser program 446 is executed in the product information processing apparatus 1.
It is a figure which shows the execution screen W5 in 1 exemplarily. On the execution screen W5, a function key group K3 for realizing various functions of the browser program 446 and a URL (unifor
m resource locator) Address key K that switches to the URL input screen when inputting an address and acquiring data
4 are provided as touch-operable keys. By using the function key group K3, it is possible to call up the sales information whose callee is registered in advance and switch the display screen. When the user touches the address key K4, the display on the display panel 71 switches to the URL input screen W6 shown in FIG. The desired information is displayed on the execution screen W5 of FIG. 10 by inputting and confirming the URL address corresponding to the sales information to be displayed using the input key group K5 which can be touch-operated on the URL input screen W6. It will be. The sales information request destination, that is, the URL address designation destination may be the server 2 or a WWW server in the city.

In FIG. 10, as an example of sales information,
The case where the information on the "weather forecast" provided on the Internet is acquired and displayed is shown. The displayed "weather forecast" information is obtained by acquiring data described in HTML format and displaying it without any processing. The display content is not only text, but also includes an image showing the weather in a tabular form, and it is said that the visibility of visual information is higher than that of presenting information only in text. I can say.

Further, the browser program 446 can display the data described only in the text format, and has the function of acquiring the data accumulated in the relational database. Similarly to the above, it is possible to display the contents of the database software. In this way, the browser program 44 has an additional function of displaying corresponding data as needed.
By adding to 6, it is possible to display data in various formats. In each of these, once the method of acquiring the data of each format is set, the processing of the acquired data itself is unnecessary, and even if the server side appropriately adds or updates, the product information processing apparatus 1 The latest sales information can be easily acquired, displayed, and browsed without any special processing.

As described above, the commodity information processing apparatus 1 is provided with the browser program 446, and by executing the browser program 446, the sales floor manager obtains the sales information in various data formats including the Internet in real time at the work place. Since it can be browsed, the efficiency of sales operations can be improved.

<Fourth Embodiment> In the third embodiment, the merchandise information processing apparatus 1 includes the browser program 446 so that the sales information having various data formats can be displayed. A similar aspect may be realized in the handy terminal 5. This will be described in the present embodiment.

The configuration of the sales information providing system according to the present embodiment and the respective constituent elements are almost the same as the configuration of the sales information display system 100 according to the second embodiment. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second
The same components as those in the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the handy terminal 5 according to the present embodiment, but in the present embodiment, the program 5 stored in the storage unit 514 is stored.
The difference from the second embodiment is that the browser program 518 is included in 15. Since the display area on the display unit 502 is small, the browser program 51
8 is, for example, compact HTML format or WML (wireless
It is assumed that it is possible to display data described in a data description format such as a markup language) format for small screens such as mobile phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants).

Also in this embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the server 2 has a function as a web server and stores data described in the compact HTML format or the WML format. And browser program 51
It is assumed that data can be provided in response to a request from the handy terminal 5 which is a client equipped with 8.

The user of the handy terminal 5 executes the browser program 518 by performing a predetermined operation on the input operation unit 503 to acquire, display and browse the business information data accumulated in the server 2. You can

By adopting such a mode, not only the data described in the CSV format but also the sales information including the image data can be displayed on the handy terminal 5, so that the sales manager is in charge. With the handy terminal 5 carried by the user himself, it becomes possible to acquire and view more diverse sales information in real time.

[0071]

According to the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, the sales manager can obtain various business information in real time at the work place and browse it, so that the sales operation can be made efficient.

In particular, claim 2, claim 6 and claim 1
According to the invention of No. 0, it is possible to easily acquire and browse the sales information accumulated in the database of the server.

In particular, according to the inventions of claims 3 and 4, various business information can be acquired via the Internet.

In particular, claim 4, claim 7 and claim 1
According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to display and browse the sales information acquired via the Internet without processing.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a business information display system 100 according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the product information processing apparatus 1.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing an internal configuration of the product information processing apparatus 1.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a product information processing device 1.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a detailed item menu.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of sales information.

FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the handy terminal 5.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a handy terminal 5.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a product information processing apparatus 1 according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram exemplifying an execution screen W5 on the display panel 71 when the browser program 446 is executed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a URL input screen W6.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a handy terminal 5 according to a fourth mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

6 communication lines 8 Product supply department 40 control unit 51 Transfer mechanism 52 Left and right folding plates 53 Rear folding plate 54 pusher 55 Heat welding conveyor 73 Operation panel 100 Sales information display system 510 control unit F wrap film I1 Sales information today I2 production digestibility information K1 and K2 keys K3 function key group K4 address key K5 input key group LB label LF lifter M1 information item menu M2 production item menu PM printing mechanism T tray W1-W6 input screen

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. Product information comprising at least one first server for accumulating sales information as digital data, and a display unit capable of displaying digital data, and performing at least one of weighing, packaging, and printing of products. And a processing device, wherein the first server and the product information processing device are connected by a communication line, wherein the product information processing device is connected to the first information processing device via the communication line.
A business information display system capable of acquiring the business information from a server and displaying the business information on the display unit. 2. The sales information display system according to claim 1, wherein the sales information is digital data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format, and the product information processing device is the A business information display system including a program capable of converting digital data described in a description format into a display signal, and displaying the business information on the display unit is realized by executing the program. . 3. The business information display system according to claim 1, wherein the business information display system is connectable to the Internet through a communication line, and at least one second existing on the Internet.
The business information display system is also capable of acquiring business information from the server and displaying the business information on the display unit. 4. The business information display system according to claim 1, wherein the product information processing apparatus includes a browser program, and the business information is displayed on the display unit by executing the browser program. A sales information display system characterized by being realized by. 5. A product information processing apparatus, which performs at least one of weighing, packaging, and printing of products, comprising a display unit capable of displaying digital data, and externally displaying sales information digital data through a communication line. A product information processing apparatus, which is capable of acquiring and displaying the sales information on the display unit. 6. The product information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the sales information digital data is data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format, and is described in the description format. A product information processing apparatus, comprising: a program capable of displaying the generated digital data, wherein the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the program. 7. The product information processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a browser program, wherein the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the browser program. Information processing equipment. 8. The business information display system according to claim 4, comprising a display unit connectable to the communication line, portable, and capable of displaying digital data, and processing of product information. Further comprising a product information processing terminal capable of performing the
Alternatively, the business information display system is capable of acquiring the business information from at least one of the second servers and displaying the business information on the display unit. 9. A portable device that can be connected to a communication line and has portability,
A product information processing terminal that is capable of processing product information, including a display unit capable of displaying digital data, capable of acquiring sales information from the outside through a communication line and displaying the sales information on the display unit. A product information processing terminal, characterized in that 10. The product information processing terminal according to claim 9, wherein the sales information digital data is data that can be acquired in a general-purpose database description format, and is described in the description format. A product information processing terminal, comprising a program capable of converting the generated digital data into a display signal, and displaying the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the program. 11. The product information processing terminal according to claim 9, comprising a browser program, wherein the display of the sales information on the display unit is realized by executing the browser program. Information processing terminal.