JP2022033263A - Settlement device and control program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a user from forgetting to pick up a voucher issued after issuance of a receipt.

SOLUTION: A settlement device has an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, a printer, execution means, first, second and third control means and determination means. The execution means executes settlement processing for settlement related to a commercial transaction. The first control means controls the printer to print a receipt for the commercial transaction subject to the settlement after completing the settlement processing. The determination means determines whether to issue a voucher which is different from the receipt. The second control means controls the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines issuance of the voucher. The third control means controls the display device to display a guidance for issuance of the voucher prior to issuance of the receipt when the voucher may be issued.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a payment device and a control program thereof.

Receipts such as full marks, coupons, cash vouchers, shopping vouchers, etc. used for processing discounts and discounts at the time of product transactions and processing as payments, using the same printer that issues receipts Payment devices that issue immediately before or after issuing a coupon are known. A perfect score ticket is a vote to prove the right to receive a privilege for the amount of points given according to the content of a commercial transaction exceeding a predetermined value.

On the other hand, the payment device used in a self-type or semi-self-type POS (point-of-sale) system or the like is operated by a customer. In this type of payment device, the customer removes the voucher discharged from the issuer.

However, vouchers such as full marks and coupons are not issued every time a payment is made, and in many cases only receipts are issued. For this reason, there was a risk that the customer would not notice that the voucher was issued and would forget to take it.

Under these circumstances, it was desired to be able to prevent forgetting to take the voucher.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-048578

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a payment device and a control program thereof that can prevent forgetting to take a certificate.

The payment device of the embodiment includes an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, a printer, a selection means, an execution means, a first control means, a determination means, a second control means, and a third control means. .. The selection means selects a payment method to be used for payment processing based on the operation input by the input device. The execution means executes the settlement process for settlement regarding the commercial transaction by using the selected settlement method. The first control means controls the printer to print a receipt for the commercial transaction subject to the settlement process after the settlement process is completed. The deciding means considers the grant rate according to the selected payment method, and when the points after granting the number of grants determined according to the payment process executed by the executing means reach a predetermined predetermined value. Decide to issue a voucher separate from the receipt. The second control means controls the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines to issue the voucher. In the third control means, in consideration of the grant rate according to the selected payment method, the points after the grant number determined before the execution means executes the payment process is a predetermined value. Is reached, the display device is controlled to display a notification that a voucher will be issued before the payment process by the selected payment method is executed and before the receipt is issued.

The perspective view of the checkout system which concerns on one Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of a product registration device and a payment device in FIG. 1. The flowchart of the control process of the CPU included in the payment apparatus in FIG. The flowchart of the control process of the CPU included in the payment apparatus in FIG. The figure which shows the selection screen as an example. The figure which shows the notification screen as an example. The figure which shows the payment screen as an example.

Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the checkout system 10 according to the present embodiment.

The checkout system 10 includes at least one product registration device 11 and at least one payment device 12. FIG. 1 shows a checkout system 10 including two product registration devices 11 and four payment devices 12. The number of the checkout system 10 including the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 is arbitrary, and the ratio of the number of the product registration device 11 to the payment device 12 is also arbitrary.

The product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are installed in a checkout corner of a store such as a supermarket.

The operator of the product registration device 11 is the employee 21 of the store, which plays a role called a checker. The operator of the payment device 12 is a shopper 22 who purchases a product to be sold at the above-mentioned store. However, some operations of the product registration device 11 may be performed by the shopper 22. In addition, the payment device 12 may be operated by the employee 21.

The product registration device 11 is attached to the work table 31 in FIG. The work table 31 has a rectangular top plate. A plurality of work tables 31 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions of the top plates are substantially parallel to each other, thereby forming a passage for shoppers 22.

The product registration device 11 includes purchase registration, payment information generation, payment processing, and notification of payment information to the payment device 12. The purchase registration is a process of registering a product brought by a shopper who has entered the aisle as a purchase product. The settlement process is a process for settlement of purchased products. Payment information is information required for payment processing.

When the payment information is notified from the product registration device 11, the payment device 12 performs payment processing based on the payment information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12.

Both the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are connected to a LAN (local area network) 13. Instead of LAN 13, another communication network such as the Internet or wireless LAN may be used. Alternatively, information may be exchanged between the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 via a server.

The product registration device 11 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 11a, a ROM (read-only memory) 11b, a RAM (random-access memory) 11c, an auxiliary storage unit 11d, a drawer opening unit 11e, a scanner 11f, and a first touch panel 11g. , A second touch panel 11h, a printer 11i, a card reader / writer 11j, a communication unit 11k, and a transmission system 11m.

The CPU 11a, ROM 11b, RAM 11c, and auxiliary storage unit 11d are connected by a transmission system 11m to form a computer.

The CPU 11a corresponds to the central part of the above computer. The CPU 11a controls each unit in order to realize various operations as the product registration device 11 based on the operating system, middleware, and application program stored in the ROM 11b and the RAM 11c.

The ROM 11b corresponds to the main storage portion of the above computer. ROM 11b stores the above operating system. The ROM 11b may store the above middleware and application programs. Further, the ROM 11b may store data referred to when the CPU 11a performs various processes.

The RAM 11c corresponds to the main storage portion of the computer described above. The RAM 11c stores data referred to by the CPU 11a in performing various processes. Further, the RAM 11c is used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 11a for performing various processes.

The auxiliary storage unit 11d corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the above-mentioned computer. The auxiliary storage unit 11d stores data used by the CPU 11a to perform various processes, or data generated by the processes in the CPU 11a. As the auxiliary storage unit 11d, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), an HDD (hard disk drive), an SSD (solid state drive), or the like can be used.

The application program stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d includes a control program described for the control process described later. The transfer of the product registration device 11 is generally performed in a state where the control program is stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d. However, the product registration device 11 may be transferred in a state where the control program is not stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d, and may be recorded on a removable recording medium or the control program may be transferred via a network. In this case, for example, the control program is written in the auxiliary storage unit 11d of the product registration device 11 in response to an operation by the user. As the removable recording medium, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like can be used.

The drawer opening unit 11e automatically opens the drawer for accommodating money.

The scanner 11f reads the product information and obtains the product code of the product. As the scanner 11f, various well-known types can be used as they are. The scanner 11f may be compatible with only one of various well-known types, or may be compatible with a plurality of types. That is, the scanner 11f may include a fixed or handy two-dimensional code scanner. Further, the scanner 11f may include a type that identifies a product from an image of the product by using an image recognition technique.

The first and second touch panels 11g and 11h include a display device and a touch sensor, respectively. The display device has an arbitrary screen such as a GUI (graphical user interface) screen. As the display device, a well-known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 11a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation surface of the first touch panel 11g is directed to a place where the employee 21 who operates the product registration device 11 should be located. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation surface of the second touch panel 11h is directed to a place where a shopper who purchases a product subject to product registration performed by the product registration device 11 should be located. .. Thus, the second touch panel 11h is an example of an operating device.

The printer 11i is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues a receipt by printing various character strings, images, and the like on the receipt paper.

The card reader / writer 11j reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the above card. The card may include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic commerce cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and loyalty cards that record information related to payment processing. The card reader / writer 11j may be a magnetic type, a contact type, or a non-contact type device, and may include a plurality of types of devices.

The communication unit 11k communicates via the LAN 13.

The transmission system 11m transmits data exchanged between the CPU 11a, ROM 11b, RAM 11c, auxiliary storage unit 11d, drawer opening unit 11e, scanner 11f, first touch panel 11g, printer 11i, card reader / writer 11j, and communication unit 11k. do. As the transmission system 11m, a well-known one including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits connecting these buses and each part can be used.

As the hardware of the product registration device 11, for example, an existing POS terminal can be used.

The payment device 12 includes a CPU 12a, a ROM 12b, a RAM 12c, an auxiliary storage unit 12d, an automatic change machine 12e, a scanner 12f, a touch panel 12g, a printer 12h, a card reader / writer 12i, a communication unit 12j, and a transmission system 12k.

The CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, and auxiliary storage unit 12d are connected by a transmission system 12k to form a computer.

The CPU 12a corresponds to the central part of the above computer. The CPU 12a controls each unit in order to realize various operations as the payment device 12 based on the operating system, middleware, and application program stored in the ROM 12b and the RAM 12c.

The ROM 12b corresponds to the main storage portion of the above computer. The ROM 12b stores the above operating system. The ROM 12b may store the above middleware and application programs. Further, the ROM 12b may store data referred to when the CPU 12a performs various processes.

The RAM 12c corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer described above. The RAM 12c stores data referred to by the CPU 12a in performing various processes. Further, the RAM 12c is used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 12a for performing various processes.

The auxiliary storage unit 12d corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the above-mentioned computer. The auxiliary storage unit 12d stores data used by the CPU 12a to perform various processes, or data generated by the processes in the CPU 12a. As the auxiliary storage unit 12d, for example, EEPROM, HDD, SSD, or the like can be used.

The application program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d includes a control program described for the control process described later. The transfer of the payment device 12 is generally performed in a state where the control program is stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d. However, the settlement device 12 may be transferred in a state where the control program is not stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d, and may be recorded on a removable recording medium or the control program may be transferred via a network. In this case, for example, the control program is written in the auxiliary storage unit 12d of the payment device 12 in response to an operation by the user. As the removable recording medium, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like can be used.

The automatic change machine 12e collects coins and banknotes to be inserted. Further, the automatic change machine 12e discharges coins and banknotes as change.

The scanner 12f reads the product information and obtains the product code of the product. As the scanner 12f, various well-known types can be used as they are. The scanner 12f may be compatible with only one of the various well-known types, or may be compatible with a plurality of types. That is, the scanner 12f may include a fixed or handy two-dimensional code scanner. Further, the scanner 12f may include a type that identifies a product from an image of the product by using an image recognition technique.

The touch panel 12g includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device makes the screen an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As the display device, a well-known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 12a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor. Thus, the touch panel 12g is an example of an input device for inputting an operation by an operator.

The printer 12h is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues a receipt by printing various character strings, images, and the like on the receipt paper.

The card reader / writer 12i reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the above card. The card may include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic commerce cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and loyalty cards that record information related to payment processing. The card reader / writer 12i may be a magnetic type, a contact type, or a non-contact type device, and may include a plurality of types of devices.

The communication unit 12j communicates via the LAN 13.

The transmission system 12k transmits data exchanged between the CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, auxiliary storage unit 12d, automatic change machine 12e, scanner 12f, touch panel 12g, printer 12h, card reader / writer 12i, and communication unit 12j. As the transmission system 12k, a well-known one including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits connecting these buses and each part can be used.

As the hardware of the payment device 12, for example, an existing self-POS terminal can be used.

Next, the operation of the checkout system 10 configured as described above will be described. The content of the process described below is an example, and various processes capable of obtaining similar results can be appropriately used.

When the payment device 12 is activated, the CPU 12a starts the control process according to the control program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d.
3 and 4 are flowcharts of the control process of the CPU 12a.

In Act1 in FIG. 3, the CPU 12a uses the screen of the touch panel 12g as a standby screen. The standby screen indicates that the payment process is not being performed, and what kind of information may be displayed may be arbitrary. For example, the standby screen shall be a basic screen that displays an image representing a text message indicating that payment processing cannot be performed, and a screen saver that displays an arbitrary image representing an advertisement or the like. Is expected.

In Act2, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the payment information has been received.

By the way, in the product registration device 11, under the control of the CPU 11a, the registration process of the purchased product is performed as is well known, and a list of purchased products (hereinafter referred to as a product list) is generated. Then, under the control of the CPU 11a, the product registration device 11 sends the payment information including the product list to the LAN 13 to any one of the payment devices 12. The payment information may include the total number of purchased products, the total amount, and the like. Further, under the control of the CPU 11a, the product registration device 11 attempts to acquire the membership code of the point service at an arbitrary timing until the payment information is transmitted, as is well known. Then, if the membership code is acquired, the CPU 11a includes the membership code in the payment information.

The communication unit 12j provided in the payment device 12 which is the destination of the payment information sent to the LAN 13 as described above receives the payment information and stores it in the RAM 12c or the auxiliary storage unit 12d. Thus, the product registration device 11 is an example of a registration device for transmitting payment information related to commercial transactions, and the communication unit 12j is an example of a receiving means.

The CPU 12a determines Yes in Act2 according to the receipt of the payment information in this way, and proceeds to Act3.

In Act3, the CPU 12a determines the payment amount based on the payment information. Specifically, the CPU 12a calculates, for example, the total amount of each of the purchased products shown in the product list included in the payment information, and determines this as the payment amount. Alternatively, if the payment information includes the total amount, the total amount may be determined as the payment amount as it is.

In Act4, the CPU 12a uses the screen of the touch panel 12g as a selection screen. The selection screen is a GUI screen for allowing the operator to specify a payment method.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a selection screen SC1 as an example.
The selection screen SC1 includes six buttons B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 for the operator to touch for various designations. Cash payment, credit card payment, and prepaid card payment are assigned to buttons B1 to B3, respectively. Buttons B5 and B6 are assigned to call a clerk and switch languages, respectively.

In Act5, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the payment method is specified. Then, if the CPU 12a determines No because the operation for designating the payment method has not been performed, the CPU 12a repeats Act 5. Thus, in Act 5, the CPU 12a waits for the payment method to be specified. Although not shown, the CPU 12a also waits for an operation different from the specification of the payment method to be performed in this standby state. Then, if such an operation is performed, the CPU 12a shifts to a process (not shown) according to the performed operation. For example, when the touch to the button B5 is detected by the touch panel 12g, the CPU 12a shifts to a process for causing an alarm operation on the monitoring terminal, for example, which is not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Further, for example, when the touch to the button B6 is detected on the touch panel 12g, the CPU 12a shifts to the process for displaying the display on the screen of the touch panel 12g in English.

The operator specifies a payment method by touching a button to which a payment method used for payment is assigned among buttons B1 to B3. If such an operation is detected by the touch panel 12g, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act5, selects a payment method according to the operation, and then proceeds to Act6. By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as a central portion functions as a selection means for selecting a payment method.
The selection of the payment method here is tentative and does not determine the payment method. Although not shown, the CPU 12a may change the selected payment method according to the operation by the operator until the payment process described later is performed.

In Act6, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the payment to be made from now on is the target of the point service. Specifically, the CPU 12a confirms, for example, whether or not the payment information includes the membership code, and if the membership code is included, determines that the payment information is the target of the point service. Then, if the CPU 12a determines Yes because the payment to be made is the target of the point service, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act7.

In Act 7, the CPU 12a determines the number of points to be granted for the commercial transaction to be settled. Further, the CPU 12a determines the amount of money (hereinafter referred to as the amount of money after granting) on the assumption that the above-mentioned number of points is given to the amount of points in the point account associated with the membership code included in the payment information. do. The number of grants may be different depending on the designated payment method by applying different grant rates depending on the payment method. Therefore, this timing immediately after the settlement method is specified is the timing at which the points to be awarded can be determined. Of course, since the settlement amount and the settlement method may still be changed, the number of grants determined here cannot be determined at this point as the one actually granted to the point account. The CPU 12a acquires point account information from a store server (not shown) connected to LAN 13, a server device for point account management capable of communicating via LAN 13 and other networks, and the like.

In Act8, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the amount after grant is equal to or higher than the specified value. Then, if the CPU 12a determines Yes because the amount after grant is equal to or higher than the specified value, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act9.

In Act9, the CPU 12a uses the screen of the touch panel 12g as a notification screen. The notification screen is a screen that notifies the operator in advance that a perfect score ticket will be issued.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a notification screen SC2 as an example.
By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as the central part functions as a third control means for controlling the touch panel 12g so as to display the guidance that the perfect score ticket is issued. do.

In Act10, the CPU 12a notifies the product registration device 11 that the perfect score ticket is scheduled to be issued. Specifically, the CPU 12a sends, for example, a predetermined notification command from the communication unit 12j to the LAN 13 to the product registration device 11 that has transmitted the payment information. By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as the central part functions as a notification means for notifying the product registration device 11 that the perfect score ticket is issued.

The communication unit 11k provided in the product registration device 11 which is the destination of this notification command receives the notification command and stores it in the RAM 11c or the auxiliary storage unit 11d. The CPU 11a displays the notification image on, for example, a part of the screen of the first touch panel 11g in response to the notification command being received in this way. The notification image is for notifying the employee 21 in advance that a perfect score ticket will be issued by the payment device 12 that has transmitted the notification command. The destination of the notification command is an information terminal device operated by an employee 21 who has a role of comprehensively managing the operating states of the plurality of payment devices 12, and is a display device provided in the information terminal device. The above notification image may be displayed.

When the CPU 12a finishes the notification to the product registration device 11, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act 11 in FIG. If the CPU 12a determines No in Act 6 because the payment to be made from now on is not the target of the point service, the CPU 12a passes the processes of Act 7 to Act 10 and proceeds to Act 11 in FIG. Further, if the CPU 12a determines No in Act 8 because the amount after grant is less than the specified value, the CPU 12a passes Act 9 and Act 10 and proceeds to Act 11 in FIG.

In Act11, the CPU 12a uses the screen of the touch panel 12g as the payment screen. The payment screen is a screen that guides the operation by the operator for inputting payment information for payment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a payment screen SC3 as an example.
The payment screen SC3 is for the case where cash payment is specified as the payment method, and is a content for prompting the input of cash.

In Act 12, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not an operation for payment has been performed. Then, if the CPU 12a determines No because the operation for payment has not been performed, the CPU 12a repeats the Act 12. Thus, the CPU 12a waits for the payment operation to be performed in Act12. Although not shown, the CPU 12a also waits for an operation different from the payment operation to be performed in this standby state. Then, if such an operation is performed, the CPU 12a shifts to a process (not shown) according to the performed operation. For example, if the touch panel 12g detects a touch on any of the buttons B11 and B12 shown on the payment screen SC3, the CPU 12a shifts to a process for executing the function assigned to the touched button. ..

The operator performs an operation for payment according to the payment screen. For example, when cash settlement is specified, the operator inserts bills and coins into the bill insertion slot and the coin slot for the automatic change machine 12e. When credit payment or prepaid card payment is specified, the operator inserts the credit card or prepaid card into the insertion slot of the card reader / writer 12i. When at least one of the bills and coins is inserted, the automatic change machine 12e counts the inserted bills and coins and obtains the inserted amount. If a credit card is inserted, the card reader / writer 12i reads the data recorded on the credit card. If the prepaid card is inserted, the card reader / writer 12i reads the remaining amount of data recorded on the prepaid card.

If the CPU 12a determines Yes in the Act 12 because the payment operation has been performed, the CPU 12a proceeds to the Act 13.
In Act 13, the CPU 12a acquires the input amount obtained by the automatic change machine 12e or the data read by the card reader / writer 12i as payment information as described above.

In Act 14, the CPU 12a determines that the payment method selected at this time is used for payment, and performs payment processing using the above payment information by the payment method. Since this payment process may be the same process as that performed by the existing payment device of the same type, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as a central portion functions as an execution means for executing the settlement process.

In Act15, the CPU 12a reconfirms whether or not the payment this time is the target of the point service. Then, if the CPU 12a determines Yes because it is the target of the point service, the process proceeds to Act 16.

In Act16, the CPU 12a performs a well-known process for granting a number of points granted according to the content of payment to the point account associated with the membership code included in the payment information.

In Act 17, the CPU 12a operates the printer 12h and issues a receipt showing the contents of the current commercial transaction. By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as a central portion functions as a first control means for controlling the printer 12h so as to print a receipt.

In Act 18, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the existing amount of the points after the points are given as described above is equal to or higher than the specified value. Then, if the CPU 12a determines Yes because the current amount is equal to or higher than the specified value, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act19.

In Act 19, the CPU 12a operates the printer 12h and issues a perfect score ticket. In this case, the CPU 12a may reduce the specified value from the existing amount of the point account, or update the information indicating the issuance history of the full-point ticket prepared in association with the point account, for example, to obtain the next full-point ticket. Prepare for issuance. After that, the CPU 12a returns to Act1 in FIG. If the CPU 12a determines No in Act 18 because the current amount is less than the specified value, the CPU 12a passes Act 19 and returns to Act 1 in FIG.

By executing the control process based on the control program in this way, the computer having the CPU 12a as a central portion functions as a determination means and a second control means. Here, the determining means determines whether or not to issue a full score ticket as a voucher separate from the receipt. The second control means controls the printer 12h so as to issue a perfect score ticket.

By the way, if the CPU 12a determines No in Act 16 because the settlement this time is not the target of the point service, the CPU 12a proceeds to Act 20.
In Act 20, the CPU 12a operates the printer 12h and issues a receipt showing the contents of the current commercial transaction. After that, the CPU 12a returns to Act1 in FIG. 3 without executing Act19.

As described above, the payment device 12 issues a full-point ticket only at the time of payment that causes points to be given when the amount of points in the point account is equal to or higher than the specified value, and does not issue a full-point ticket at many other payments. Therefore, the shopper 22 who has performed the operation of the payment device 12 a plurality of times may recognize that the procedure on the payment device 12 has been completed when the receipt is issued. The shopper 22 who recognizes this way may not be aware that the full-scale ticket has been issued after the receipt is issued.

However, according to the payment device 12, the screen of the touch panel 12g is used as the notification screen after the number of points to be given is tentatively determined according to the designation of the payment method. Thus, by visually observing the notification screen, the shopper 22 can know that a perfect score ticket may be issued before the receipt is issued. As a result, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take the perfect score ticket.

In particular, in the payment device 12, the screen of the touch panel 12g is used as a notification screen prior to the payment screen. In the present embodiment, the payment screen shows the final guidance regarding the operation to be input regarding the payment process. Therefore, when the screen of the touch panel 12g is used as the notification screen, the operator is paying attention to the guidance provided on the screen of the touch panel 12g, and the notification screen can be effectively visually recognized by the shopper 22.

Further, according to the payment device 12, the product registration device 11 is notified that the perfect score ticket can be issued. Then, in response to the notification, the product registration device 11 notifies the employee 21 in advance that the payment device 12 will issue a perfect score ticket. Therefore, the employee 21 who receives the notification can take measures such as confirming whether the shopper 22 has forgotten to take the full-scale ticket and calling out if he / she forgets to take it. And, by such a measure, it becomes possible to prevent forgetting to take a perfect score ticket more surely.
The notification destination for the issuance of the perfect score ticket is the employee 21 different from operating the product registration device 11 in place of the product registration device 11 that has transmitted the payment information, or in addition to the product registration device 11. It may be another terminal operated by. An example of another terminal here is an attendant terminal for monitoring the operating state of the payment device 12. Another example of another terminal is an information terminal installed in a service counter. Another example of the other terminal is a product registration device 11 different from the one that transmitted the payment information.

This embodiment can be modified in various ways as follows.

An embodiment relating to a payment device 12 applied to a semi-self-type checkout system 10 has been described. However, as long as the shopper 22 performs the operation related to the payment, the technical idea suggested in the above embodiment can be applied to other types of devices such as a self-type POS terminal device. ..

Before printing the receipt, the screen of the touch panel 12g may be used as the notification screen at any timing.

If the screen of the touch panel 12g is a screen for guiding the operation by the operator after the payment screen, it may be a payment screen and then a notification screen until the screen is used.

It is also possible to issue other vouchers in place of the perfect score ticket.

The commercial transaction to be settled is not limited to the sale and purchase of goods, and may be other commercial transactions such as the provision of services that do not involve the transfer of goods for a fee.

Each function realized by the CPU 12a by the control process can also be realized by hardware that executes information processing not based on a program such as a logic circuit or the like in part or all of the functions. Further, each of the above-mentioned functions can be realized by combining software control with the above-mentioned hardware such as a logic circuit.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and variations thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
The inventions described in the original claims of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-188632 are described below.
[Appendix 1] An input device for inputting operations by the operator,
Display device and
With a printer
Execution means for executing settlement processing for settlement related to commercial transactions,
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A means of deciding whether or not to issue a voucher other than the receipt,
A second control means for controlling the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines to issue the voucher.
With a third control means that controls the display device to display a guide that the voucher is issued before the receipt is issued when the voucher may be issued. A payment device characterized by being equipped with.
[Appendix 2] Further provided with a selection means for selecting a payment method to be used for the payment process based on an operation input by the input device.
In the third control means, points are predetermined after the number of grants determined in consideration of the grant rate according to the payment method is given before the payment method selected by the selection means is determined. The payment device according to Appendix 1, wherein it is determined that the voucher may be issued when the specified value is reached.
[Appendix 3] The third control means displays a guide that the voucher is issued before the final guide regarding an operation input by the input device for the payment process is displayed on the display device. The payment device according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein the display device is controlled so as to be used.
[Appendix 4] A receiving means for receiving payment information regarding the contents of the commercial transaction transmitted from the registration device, and
Any one of Supplementary Provisions 1-3, which further comprises a notification means for notifying the outside that the voucher will be issued when the voucher is determined to be issued by the determination means. The payment device described in the section.
[Appendix 5] A computer that controls the operation of a payment device including an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, and a printer.
Execution means for executing settlement processing for settlement related to commercial transactions,
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A means of deciding whether or not to issue a voucher other than the receipt,
A second control means for controlling the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines to issue the voucher.
With a third control means that controls the display device to display a guide that the voucher is issued before the receipt is issued when the voucher may be issued. , And a control program to make it work.

10 ... Checkout system, 11 ... Product registration device, 12 ... Payment device, 12a ... CPU, 12b ... ROM, 12c ... RAM, 12d ... Auxiliary storage unit, 12e ... Automatic change machine, 12f ... Scanner, 12g ... Touch panel, 12h ... Printer, 12i ... Card reader / writer, 12j ... Communication unit, 12k ... Transmission system.

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An input device for inputting operations by the operator and
Display device and
With a printer
A selection means for selecting a payment method to be used for payment processing for payment related to a commercial transaction based on an operation input by the input device.
An execution means for executing the payment process using the selected payment method, and
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
When the points after granting a fixed number of grants according to the payment process executed by the execution means reach a predetermined predetermined value in consideration of the grant rate according to the payment method used by the execution means. A decision-making means for deciding to issue a voucher different from the receipt,
A second control means for controlling the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines to issue the voucher.
In consideration of the grant rate according to the selected payment method, when the points after the granting number determined before the execution means executes the payment process reaches the specified value, the selection is made. A third control means for controlling the display device to display a guide that the voucher is issued before the payment process by the payment method is executed and before the receipt is issued.
Payment device equipped with. The third control means is said to display the guidance that the voucher is issued before the final guidance regarding the operation input by the input device for the payment process is displayed on the display device. Control the display device,
The payment device according to claim 1. A receiving means for receiving payment information regarding the contents of the commercial transaction transmitted from the registration device, and
When the voucher is determined to be issued by the determination means, the notification means for notifying the registration device that the voucher will be issued, and the notification means.
The payment device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising. An input device for inputting operations by the operator and
Display device and
With a printer
An execution means for executing a settlement process for settlement related to a commercial transaction by a settlement method specified from a plurality of settlement methods, and an execution means.
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A deciding means for deciding whether or not to issue a perfect score ticket different from the receipt,
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the second control means for controlling the printer to issue the perfect score ticket and the second control means.
When the perfect score ticket is issued by performing the payment process by the designated payment method, a guide that the perfect score ticket is issued before the receipt is issued from the printer is displayed. A third control means for controlling the display device so as to
Payment device equipped with. An input device for inputting operations by the operator and
Display device and
With a printer
A receiving means for receiving payment information regarding the contents of a commercial transaction transmitted from a registration device, and
An execution means for executing a settlement process for settlement related to the commercial transaction based on the settlement information received by the receiving means by a settlement method designated from a plurality of settlement methods.
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A deciding means for deciding whether or not to issue a perfect score ticket different from the receipt,
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the second control means for controlling the printer to issue the perfect score ticket and the second control means.
When the perfect score ticket is issued by performing the payment process by the designated payment method, a guide that the perfect score ticket is issued before the receipt is issued from the printer is displayed. A third control means for controlling the display device so as to
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the notification means for notifying the registration device that the perfect score ticket will be issued, and
Payment device equipped with. A computer that controls the operation of a payment device including an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, and a printer.
A selection means for selecting a payment method to be used for payment processing for payment related to a commercial transaction based on an operation input by the input device.
An execution means for executing the payment process using the selected payment method, and
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
When the points after granting a fixed number of grants according to the payment process executed by the execution means reach a predetermined predetermined value in consideration of the grant rate according to the payment method used by the execution means. A decision-making means for deciding to issue a voucher different from the receipt,
A second control means for controlling the printer to issue the voucher when the determination means determines to issue the voucher.
When the points after granting a fixed number of grants before the execution means executes the payment process reaches a predetermined predetermined value in consideration of the grant rate according to the selected payment method, the above-mentioned A third control means for controlling the display device to display a guide that the voucher is issued before the payment process by the selected payment method is executed and before the receipt is issued. When,
A control program to make it work. A computer that controls the operation of a payment device including an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, and a printer.
An execution means for executing a settlement process for settlement related to a commercial transaction by a settlement method specified from a plurality of settlement methods, and an execution means.
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A deciding means for deciding whether or not to issue a perfect score ticket different from the receipt,
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the second control means for controlling the printer to issue the perfect score ticket and the second control means.
When the perfect score ticket is issued by performing the payment process by the designated payment method, a guide that the perfect score ticket is issued before the receipt is issued from the printer is displayed. A third control means for controlling the display device so as to
A control program to make it work. A computer that controls the operation of a payment device including an input device for inputting an operation by an operator, a display device, and a printer.
A receiving means for receiving payment information regarding the contents of a commercial transaction transmitted from a registration device, and
An execution means for executing a settlement process for settlement related to the commercial transaction based on the settlement information received by the receiving means by a settlement method designated from a plurality of settlement methods.
A first control means for controlling the printer to print a receipt for a commercial transaction subject to the payment process after the payment process is completed.
A deciding means for deciding whether or not to issue a perfect score ticket different from the receipt,
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the second control means for controlling the printer to issue the perfect score ticket and the second control means.
When the perfect score ticket is issued by performing the payment process by the designated payment method, a guide that the perfect score ticket is issued before the receipt is issued from the printer is displayed. A third control means for controlling the display device so as to
When the determination means determines to issue the perfect score ticket, the notification means for notifying the registration device that the perfect score ticket will be issued, and
A control program to make it work.

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