JP2012027813A - Sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a work burden of salesclerks and prevent the leakage of customers' personal information in issuing receipts including customers' addresses.SOLUTION: A sales data processor 10 receives data including customer's address data from a mobile phone 2 by an infrared communication part 16 during a time between an operation input of commodity registration and an operation input of totaling by an operation unit 12. The sales data processor 10 analyzes the received data to extract address data, creates the extracted address data and image data of receipts including amount data of the received amount in the totaling when performing the operation input to the totaling, and allows a printing unit 19 to print the receipt using the image data of the created receipt.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sales data processing apparatus and a program.

  Conventionally, sales data processing devices such as ECR (Electronic Cash Register) and POS (Point of sale) terminals introduced in stores such as supermarkets and private stores are known. The sales data processing apparatus has a function of issuing a receipt by an operation input of a store clerk at every checkout or at the request of a customer. A plurality of receipt issuing methods are known in which a customer name is entered in this receipt and issued.

  For example, a receipt issuing method is known in which a store clerk manually inputs a customer name into a sales data processing apparatus and prints it on a receipt. A receipt issuing method is also known in which a store clerk handwrites a customer name on a receipt printed by a sales data processing apparatus. With these methods, the work load on the store clerk was heavy.

  For this reason, a receipt issuing method is known that reduces the work load of inputting (handwriting) a customer name. For example, the sales data processing device reads the membership code from the customer's membership card, and when the receipt is issued, reads the customer information of the customer being settled from the memory in which customer information corresponding to the membership code is stored in advance. A receipt issuing method for printing a receipt including a customer name of information is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-0383350 A

  However, in the conventional sales data processing apparatus, the member code is read out separately from the product registration and closing process, and the work load on the clerk is heavy. Moreover, in the conventional sales data processing apparatus, since personal information of the customer is stored in the memory of the sales data processing apparatus, there is a risk of leakage of personal information.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the work load on a store clerk and to prevent leakage of customer personal information in issuing a receipt including a customer address.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the sales data processing device of the invention according to claim 1
An operation unit for accepting product registration and closing operation inputs;
A receiving unit that receives data including address data of the customer from the mobile device of the customer between the operation input of the product registration by the operation unit and the operation input of closing;
An extraction unit that analyzes the received data and extracts address data;
A printing section;
When the closing operation input is made, a receipt image data including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing is created, and a receipt is created using the image data of the created receipt And a control unit that causes the printing unit to print.

The invention according to claim 2 is the sales data processing device according to claim 1,
A storage unit for storing the address data;
The control unit erases the address data stored in the storage unit after printing the receipt.

The invention according to claim 3 is the sales data processing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The portable device has a function of transmitting infrared data by infrared output,
The receiving unit opens an infrared receiving port and receives infrared data including the address data from the portable device.

The invention according to claim 4 is the sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The portable device has a function of transmitting packet data,
The receiving unit receives packet data including the address data from the portable device;
The extraction unit analyzes the received packet data and extracts address data.

The invention according to claim 5 is the sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The extraction unit turns on the receipt issuance request flag when the address data is extracted,
The control unit determines whether or not the receipt issuance request flag is on when the closing operation input is made, and if it is on, creates image data of the receipt and A receipt is printed on the printing unit.

The invention according to claim 6 is the sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The control unit creates symbol image data including the address data, and causes the printing unit to print the symbol using the created symbol image data.

The invention according to claim 7 is the sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A scanner unit that scans symbols including address data and obtains symbol data,
The control unit acquires address data by decoding the acquired symbol data, and when the closing operation is input, a receipt including the acquired address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing Image data is generated and the receipt is printed on the printing unit.

The program of the invention described in claim 8 is:
Computer
A receiving unit that receives data including address data of the customer from the mobile device of the customer between the operation input of the product registration by the operation unit that receives the operation input of product registration and the closing operation input,
An extraction unit for analyzing the received data and extracting address data;
When the closing operation input is made, a receipt image data including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing is created, and a receipt is created using the image data of the created receipt. Function as a control unit that causes the printing unit to print.

  According to the present invention, in issuing a receipt including a customer's address, data including the customer's address data is received between the product registration operation input and the closing operation input. At the same time, since the customer's personal information is not stored in advance in the sales data processing apparatus, leakage of the customer's personal information can be prevented.

It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the sales data processing system of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a cash register process. It is a flowchart which shows the infrared data input process of a cash register process. It is a figure which shows vCard data. It is a figure which shows the barcode data stored in a barcode. It is a figure which shows the issued receipt. It is a figure which shows a ticket.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated example.

  With reference to FIG. 1, the apparatus structure of the sales data processing system 1 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 1 shows a functional configuration of the sales data processing system 1 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sales data processing system 1 includes a sales data processing device 10 and a portable device 2.

  The sales data processing apparatus 10 is an ECR installed at an accounting office of a store such as a private store, and registers sales data of sold products. In the present embodiment, the sales data processing apparatus 10 is described as being used in a stand-alone manner, but is not limited to this. The sales data processing device 10 is connected to an information center server that manages sales data of a plurality of sales data processing devices or a POS server installed in the store via a communication network such as the Internet. You may comprise as a POS terminal.

  The mobile device 2 is a mobile device owned by a customer of a store where the sales data processing apparatus 10 is installed, and is assumed to be a mobile phone. The mobile device 2 has an infrared communication function, stores electronic business card information (vCard data) which is customer personal information, and is capable of transmitting the electronic business card information by infrared communication.

  vCard is one of the standard formats for electronic nouns and defines a method for packaging personal information like nouns. The vCard data includes personal information including name information (“N” attribute data) of an individual who possesses the mobile device, mail address data, and the like.

  Note that the mobile device 2 is not limited to a mobile phone, but may be another mobile device having an infrared communication function such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) terminal, a smartphone, an electronic book reader, or the like. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sales data processing device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, an operation unit 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a display unit 14, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 15. , An infrared communication unit 16, a flash memory 17, a drawer 18, a printing unit 19, a scanner unit 20, and a timer unit 21. The CPU 11, the operation unit 12, the RAM 13, the display unit 14, the ROM 15, the infrared communication unit 16, the flash memory 17, the drawer 18, the printing unit 19, the scanner unit 20, and the timing unit 21 are connected via a bus 22.

  The CPU 11 centrally controls each unit of the sales data processing apparatus 10. The CPU 11 reads a designated program out of various programs from the ROM 15 and expands it in the RAM 13 and executes various processes in cooperation with the expanded program.

  In accordance with the cash register program 151, the CPU 11 receives product registration and closing operation input by the operation unit 12, and the customer communication data from the portable device 2 between the product registration operation input and the closing operation input by the infrared communication unit 16. Infrared data including is received, and the address data is extracted by analyzing the infrared data. Then, when a closing operation input is made, the CPU 11 creates image data of a receipt including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing, and causes the printing unit 19 to print the receipt.

  The operation unit 12 has various key groups related to sales data registration (product registration and closing), and outputs operation information input to each key to the CPU 11. The operation unit 12 includes, for example, a numeric key, a PLU (Price Look Up) key, a department input key, a temporary lock key, a subtotal key, and a cash (close) key.

  The RAM 13 is a volatile semiconductor memory and has a work area for storing various data and various programs. The display unit 14 is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and performs various displays according to display information input from the CPU 11.

  The ROM 15 is a read-only memory that stores various data and various programs. The ROM 15 stores a cash register program 151.

  The infrared communication unit 16 performs infrared communication with the customer's mobile device 2. The infrared communication unit 16 performs infrared communication in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 11, and in particular, opens (opens) an infrared reception port to receive infrared data.

  The flash memory 17 is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that stores various data and various programs in a readable and writable manner.

  The drawer 18 is a drawer that stores cash, gift certificates, and the like, and is opened by an instruction from the CPU 11. The printing unit 19 includes a thermal printer or the like on which roll paper is set. The printing unit 19 prints receipts, journals, receipts, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 11.

  The scanner unit 20 includes a laser scanner, a two-dimensional image scanner, and the like, reads a one-dimensional barcode (hereinafter referred to as a barcode) as a symbol, and outputs information included in the read barcode to the CPU 11. To do. The scanner unit 20 may be configured to read a barcode including customer address data, and may further be configured to register a product by reading a barcode attached to the product.

  The timer unit 21 has a timer circuit that counts the current date and time, and outputs the current date and time information to the CPU 11.

  Next, the operation of the sales data processing apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows the registration process. FIG. 3 shows an infrared data input process of the registration process. FIG. 4 shows the vCard data 30. FIG. 5 shows barcode data 40 stored in the barcode. FIG. 6 shows the issued receipt 50. FIG. 7 shows the ticket 60.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the registration process executed by the sales data processing apparatus 10 will be described. The cash register process is a process in which the sales data processing apparatus 10 performs a product registration process and a closing process, and issues a receipt of the accounted customer's product.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 10, for example, triggered by the power-on input, the CPU 11 executes a registration process in cooperation with a registration program 151 that is read from the ROM 15 and appropriately expanded in the RAM 13.

During execution of the cash register process, the customer appropriately selects a product to be purchased in the store and carries it to the accounting office.
This customer may be a customer who does not have the mobile device 2, and if the customer has the mobile device 2, a receipt can be issued. At the accounting office, a store clerk operating the sales data processing apparatus 10 is waiting.

  First, the CPU 11 determines whether or not there is any key input from the store clerk via the operation unit 12 (step S1). When there is no key input (step S1; NO), CPU11 performs the infrared data input process of step S2 (step S2).

  Here, the infrared data input process in step S2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 11 opens an infrared reception port of the infrared communication unit 16 (step S21). When the infrared reception port is opened, the infrared communication unit 16 can receive the packet data of the vCard data of the infrared data from the mobile device 2 of the customer. The customer appropriately sets the mobile device 2 to the infrared transmission setting of vCard data and directs the infrared communication unit of the mobile device 2 to the infrared communication unit 16.

  And CPU11 discriminate | determines whether the packet data of the infrared data were received from the customer's portable apparatus 2 via the infrared communication part 16 (step S22).

  When the packet data is received (step S22; YES), the CPU 11 analyzes the packet data received at step S22 (step S23). Then, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the packet data analyzed in step S23 is VCard data (step S24).

  If it is vCard data (step S24; YES), the CPU 11 analyzes the contents of this vCard data (step S25). Then, the CPU 11 extracts “N” attribute data indicating the customer name from the vCard data analyzed in step S25 (step S26). In step S25, for example, the vCard data 30 shown in FIG. 4 is analyzed. In step S26, “Taro Δda” in the “N” attribute data 31 is extracted.

  The vCard data is converted into data for infrared communication. Therefore, the CPU 11 decodes the “N” attribute data acquired in step S26 into character data (shift JIS data or the like) (step S27). Then, the CPU 11 stores the decoded character data acquired in step S27 in the RAM 13 as customer address data (step S28). Then, the CPU 11 turns on a receipt issuance request flag for requesting receipt issuance (step S29). That is, the turned on flag is stored in the RAM 13.

  Then, the CPU 11 closes the infrared reception port of the infrared communication unit 16 opened in step S21 (step S30), and ends the infrared data input process. When packet data is not received (step S22; NO), or when it is not vCard data (step S24; NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

  Then, after the infrared data input process is completed, the CPU 11 returns to FIG. 2, and the CPU 11 scans the barcode of the ticket possessed by the customer by the scanner unit 20, acquires the barcode data stored in the barcode, and obtains the RAM 13. (Step S21). In step S18, which will be described later, after the receipt is issued, a ticket including the barcode including the address data described in the receipt is printed. If the customer brings the ticket at the next visit, the bar code brought in step S3 is scanned, and the address data of the customer can be input.

  Here, the barcode data 40 for issuing a receipt will be described with reference to FIG. Bar code data 40 includes a head code 41, a receipt function code 42, and address data 43. The head code 41 is a head code of the bar code data 40, and is, for example, a code for setting a bar code type as a bar code for issuing a receipt. The receipt function code 42 is information indicating a receipt issuance request. The address data 43 is address data indicating the name of the customer.

  Then, the CPU 11 determines whether or not there is a receipt function code in the barcode data acquired in step S3 (step S4). That is, it is determined whether or not the receipt function code 42 is included in the barcode data 40.

  If there is a receipt function code (step S4; YES), the CPU 11 extracts address data from the barcode data acquired in step S3 (step S5). That is, the address data 43 is extracted from the barcode data 40. Then, the CPU 11 turns on the receipt issue request flag (step S6).

  Then, the CPU 11 performs other detection processing (step S7), and proceeds to step S1. The other detection processing includes detection of the position of the key for inputting various modes of the sales data processing apparatus 10, detection of the presence or absence of paper in the printing unit 19, presence or absence of communication with an external device (when connected to an external device) ) Detection. If there is no receipt function code (step S4; NO), the process proceeds to step S7.

  When there is a key input (step S1; YES), the CPU 11 analyzes the key input at step S1 (step S8). And CPU11 discriminate | determines the kind of input key based on the analysis result in step S8 (step S9).

  When the input key is for registering the product to be sold (in the case of input of a numeric key, a PLU key, etc.) (step S9; product registration), the CPU 11 performs product registration processing corresponding to the input key (step S9). S10), the process proceeds to step S1. More specifically, the CPU 11 accepts operation inputs of the type and number of products by the store clerk via the operation unit 12 and stores them in the RAM 13 and displays those information on the display unit 14. The product registration may be performed by barcode scanning by the scanner unit 20.

  When the input key is for closing the customer's product registration (when inputting a subtotal key or the like) (step S9; closing), the CPU 11 performs a product registration closing process (step S11). More specifically, the CPU 11 receives a press input of a subtotal key by a store clerk via the operation unit 12, calculates the total price of the product, and displays it on the display unit 14. The store clerk receives the price of the product (money, gift certificate, etc.) from the customer.

  The CPU 11 accepts the price input by the clerk and the cash key input via the operation unit 12, calculates the change from the total amount and the price, displays it on the display unit 14, opens the drawer 18, and sells the product. The sales data such as the number, amount, and total amount of data are printed as a journal and a receipt on the printing unit 19 and stored as a total in the flash memory 17. The store clerk stores the price received from the customer in the drawer 18, takes out the change, hands it to the customer along with the receipt, and closes the drawer 18.

  In step S <b> 11, the CPU 11 further stores the amount data of the calculated total amount (sales amount) of the sales merchandise in the RAM 13.

  When the input key is for other key processing of the customer (step S9; other), the CPU 11 performs other key processing (step S12) and proceeds to step S1. Other key processes include a process of feeding receipt margins.

  Then, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the receipt issue request flag is turned on in steps S29 and S6 (step S13). If the receipt issuance request flag is not turned on (step S13; NO), the process proceeds to step S1.

  When the receipt issuance request flag is turned on (step S13; YES), the CPU 11 reads out the address data stored in steps S29 and S6 and the amount data of the receipt amount calculated in step S11 from the RAM 13 (step S13). S14). Then, the CPU 11 uses the address data read in step S14 as an issue destination, and creates print data (image data) of a receipt that has received the read amount data (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to print the receipt using the receipt print data created in step S15 (step S16). The receipt printed in step S16 is, for example, a receipt 50 shown in FIG. The receipt 50 includes an amount 51, an address 52, a date and time 53, and an issuer 54.

  The amount 51 is the receipt amount of the receipt 50, and is based on the receipt amount data stored in the RAM 13 in step S11. The address 52 is an address to which the receipt 50 is issued, and is based on the address data read in step S14. The date and time 53 is the issue date of the receipt 50 and is based on the date and time of the current date and time information acquired from the timekeeping unit 21. The issuer 54 is the name of the store where the sales data processing apparatus 10 is installed, and is based on the store name data stored in the flash memory 17 in advance.

  Then, the CPU 11 creates barcode data including the address data stored in the RAM 13 in step S28 or S5, creates image data of the barcode for storing the barcode data, , Including the print data (image data) of the ticket including (). Then, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to print a ticket using the print data created in step S17 (step S18). The barcode data is, for example, the barcode data 40 shown in FIG. The printed ticket is, for example, the ticket 60 shown in FIG.

  The ticket 60 includes a note 61 and a barcode 62. The notes 61 indicate that the customer's personal information is not left in the sales data processing device 10 or that the next address is entered by presenting the ticket 60 to the store clerk instead of the portable device when the receipt is issued. It is a cautionary note that it becomes possible. The barcode 62 is a barcode that stores barcode data including customer address data.

  Then, the CPU 11 erases the address data, bar code data, image data, and receipt issue request flag stored in the RAM 13 (step S19), and proceeds to step S1.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sales data processing apparatus 10 receives the product registration and closing operation input by the operation unit 12, and the infrared communication unit 16 performs the operation from the product registration operation input to the closing operation input. In the meantime, an infrared receiving port is opened to receive infrared data including customer address data from the portable device 2, and the received infrared data is analyzed to extract address data. Then, when the closing operation input is made, the sales data processing device 10 creates image data of a receipt including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount at the closing, and the created receipt The receipt is printed on the printing unit 19 using the image data of the letter.

  For this reason, in the issuance of receipts including customer addresses, infrared data including customer address data is received between the operation input for product registration and the operation input for closing. Since personal information of the customer is not stored in the sales data processing apparatus 10 in advance, leakage of the personal information of the customer can be prevented.

  The sales data processing apparatus 10 temporarily stores the acquired address data in the RAM 13, but erases the address data stored in the RAM 13 after printing the receipt. For this reason, the leakage of the customer's personal information can be prevented more reliably.

  Further, the sales data processing device 10 receives the packet data of the infrared data from the portable device 2 by the infrared communication unit 16. For this reason, infrared data can be received efficiently.

  In addition, the sales data processing device 10 turns on the receipt issuance request flag when the address data is extracted from the infrared data received by the infrared communication unit 16, and receives a receipt issuance request when the closing operation is input. It is determined whether or not the flag is on. If the flag is on, image data of the receipt is created and the receipt is printed on the printing unit 19. For this reason, the presence or absence of acquisition of address data can be easily determined.

  In addition, the sales data processing apparatus 10 creates barcode image data including address data, and causes the printing unit 19 to print a ticket including the barcode using the created barcode image data. Therefore, it is possible to issue a ticket including a barcode that allows the customer to input address data at the next visit to the store.

  Further, the sales data processing apparatus 10 scans the barcode of the ticket possessed by the customer by the scanner unit 20 to obtain the barcode data, decodes the obtained barcode data to obtain the address data, and When an operation input is made, image data of a receipt including the acquired address data is created, and the receipt is printed on the printing unit 19. For this reason, the address data can be easily obtained from the barcode of the ticket possessed by the customer.

  The description in the above embodiment is an example of the sales data processing apparatus and program according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sales data processing apparatus 10 performs settlement using cash and gift certificates, but is not limited thereto. The settlement method of the sales data processing apparatus 10 may include settlement by credit card, electronic money or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the sales data processing apparatus 10 stores the address data for issuing a receipt at the next store in a one-dimensional barcode and prints it. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the image may be stored and printed in another symbol such as a two-dimensional code. The address data for issuing a receipt at the next visit may be recorded on another recording medium such as a magnetic card, a rewritable leuco card, or a non-contact IC card.

  Of course, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each component of the sales data processing system in the above embodiment can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 Sales Data Processing System 10 Sales Data Processing Device 11 CPU
12 Operation unit 13 RAM
14 Display 15 ROM
16 Infrared communication unit 17 Flash memory 18 Drawer 19 Printing unit 20 Scanner unit 21 Timekeeping unit 22 Bus 2 Portable device

Claims (8)

An operation unit for accepting product registration and closing operation inputs;
A receiving unit that receives data including address data of the customer from the mobile device of the customer between the operation input of the product registration by the operation unit and the operation input of closing;
An extraction unit that analyzes the received data and extracts address data;
A printing section;
When the closing operation input is made, a receipt image data including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing is created, and a receipt is created using the image data of the created receipt. A sales data processing apparatus comprising: a control unit that causes the printing unit to print the data. A storage unit for storing the address data;
The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit deletes the address data stored in the storage unit after printing the receipt. The portable device has a function of transmitting infrared data by infrared output,
The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reception unit opens an infrared reception port and receives infrared data including the address data from the portable device. The portable device has a function of transmitting packet data,
The receiving unit receives packet data including the address data from the portable device;
The sales data processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the extraction unit analyzes the received packet data and extracts address data. The extraction unit turns on the receipt issuance request flag when the address data is extracted,
The control unit determines whether or not the receipt issuance request flag is on when the closing operation input is made, and if it is on, creates image data of the receipt and The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a receipt is printed on the printing unit.   6. The sales according to claim 1, wherein the control unit creates image data of a symbol including the address data, and causes the printing unit to print a symbol using the image data of the created symbol. Data processing device. A scanner unit that scans symbols including address data and obtains symbol data,
The control unit acquires address data by decoding the acquired symbol data, and when the closing operation is input, a receipt including the acquired address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing The sales data processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the image data is generated and the receipt is printed on the printing unit. Computer
A receiving unit that receives data including address data of the customer from the mobile device of the customer between the operation input of the product registration by the operation unit that receives the operation input of product registration and the closing operation input,
An extraction unit for analyzing the received data and extracting address data;
When the closing operation input is made, a receipt image data including the extracted address data and the amount data of the receipt amount in the closing is created, and a receipt is created using the image data of the created receipt. A program that allows the printer to function as a control unit that prints data.

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