JP7107748B2 - Registration device and program - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to a registration device and a program.

Conventionally, there is a semi-self-type checkout system (accounting system) in which product registration processing is performed by a store clerk using a registration device, and accounting (settlement) processing is performed by a customer using an accounting device. In such a semi-self-type accounting system, the operator of the registration device visually confirms the accounting device that is on standby, that is, the accounting device that is not being operated by a customer and has no error, and determines the destination of the transaction data. Perform an operation to specify an accounting device. When the registration device accepts the operation, it transmits the transaction data to the accounting device specified as the destination. As a conventional technique, a technique is disclosed in which a data transfer destination is selected according to the operation of a transfer destination key provided on a screen, and transaction data is transmitted to the selected accounting device.

In such a semi-self-type checkout system, since the store clerk does not carry out the checkout process, the next registration process can be performed quickly, so that the efficiency of handling customers can be improved and the waiting time for the checkout can be shortened. However, there is still a demand for a further reduction in the time spent waiting for a cash register, and there is also a demand for a simpler operation of the cashier to reduce the burden. That is, when an operation to select a data transfer destination is required as described above, the cashier visually confirms the usage status of the accounting device and whether or not an error has occurred, and then returns the line of sight to the operation screen again and selects the accounting device of the data transfer destination. must be selected.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a registration device and a program that simplify the operations performed by the cashier on the registration device and reduce the burden on the cashier in a semi-self-type accounting system.

A registration device of an embodiment is a registration device used in an accounting system in which a registration device and an accounting device are connected, and comprises display control means, next transaction instruction means, transaction data generation means, data transfer means, A display clearing means and a next transaction starting means are provided. The display control means displays the product information of the product to be sold on the registration screen in the registration processing of one transaction. The next transaction instructing means receives an instruction operation to shift to the next transaction registration process. The transaction data generating means, upon receiving the instruction operation, generates transaction data including the product information of the registered product for the one transaction and the total price of the registered product. The data transfer means transfers the transaction data to the accounting device when the accounting device is in an accounting enabled state in which new accounting processing can be started, and when the accounting device is in an accounting disabled state in which the accounting device cannot start new accounting processing. If so, the transaction data is transferred to the accounting device after the accounting device becomes ready for accounting. The display clearing means clears the display of the product information of the product for sale for the previous transaction and the total price displayed on the registration screen regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data. The next transaction start means accepts a registration operation for the next transaction regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data, and starts processing for displaying the product information of the sale target product of the next transaction on the registration screen after the display is cleared. Further, the display control means displays the registration screen including an operator for confirming the untransferred transaction data, and displays the confirmation screen showing the untransferred transaction data according to the operation of the operator. indicate.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of an accounting system according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the registration device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the accounting system. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the accounting system. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a registration screen displayed on the operator display of the registration device. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a sub-plan screen displayed after operating the sub-total key. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a next transaction registration screen displayed after the next transaction key is operated. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of transaction data generated by the registration unit of the registration module. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of transaction data waiting for transmission, which is stored in the transfer data storage unit at a predetermined timing. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a transfer reservation data confirmation screen. FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of registration processing executed by the registration module of the registration device. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of automatic transfer processing executed by the automatic transfer module of the registration device. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of state monitoring processing executed by the state monitoring module of the accounting device. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of accounting processing executed by the accounting processing module of the accounting device.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment shown below, an example in which the checkout system according to the present embodiment is applied to a semi-self checkout system used in stores such as supermarkets will be described. The present invention is not limited by this application example.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of an accounting system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the accounting system 1 includes registration devices 2a and 2b and accounting devices 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d. The registration devices 2a and 2b are installed on the counter 5, respectively. Placement tables 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d for placing product baskets are installed next to the checkout devices 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d, respectively.

The store clerk O operates the registration devices 2a and 2b to register product information of the products to be sold, and calculates the total price. As a schematic flow of the registration process and the accounting process, for example, the registration device 2a generates transaction data including product information of the product to be sold and the total price. The registration device 2a automatically selects one of the accounting devices 3a and 3b connected to itself as a data transfer destination and transfers the transaction data, triggered by the operation of the next transaction key, which will be described later. For example, when transaction data is transferred to the accounting device 3a, the customer C moves from in front of the registration device 2a to in front of the accounting device 3a, operates the accounting device 3a, and performs accounting processing.

The registration device 2a is connected to two checkout devices 3a and 3b via a connection interface 6. FIG. Similarly, the registration device 2b is connected to two checkout devices 3c and 3d via a connection interface 6. FIG. The registration devices 2a and 2b are also connected to a store server 8 installed in the backyard of the store via a network 7 such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the accounting system 1 includes two registration devices 2a and 2b and four accounting devices 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d, the number of each device is is not limited to Also, in FIG. 1, the number of checkout devices 3 connected to the registration device 2 is two, but the number is not limited to this. Just do it. Alternatively, a semi-self type accounting system in which one accounting device 3 is connected to one registration device 2 may be used.

Since each of the registration devices 2a and 2b has the same structure and function, they are hereinafter collectively referred to as the registration device 2 unless the respective devices are specifically limited. Likewise, each accounting device 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d has the same functional configuration.

Next, a schematic configuration of the registration device 2 will be described using FIG.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the registration device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the registration device 2 installed on the upper surface of the counter 5 is based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112 . The scanner 111 uses, for example, conventionally-used general object recognition (object recognition) to read a product code (sale target code) from the captured image of the code symbol. Note that the scanner 111 is a scanning scanner that scans a code symbol (for example, a bar code) attached to a product and analyzes the received laser light to read the product code included in the code symbol. good too.

The registration device 2 also includes an operator display 114 and an operation unit 115 above the scanner 111 . The operator's display 114 displays a registration screen for registering products for sale, a sub-plan screen for showing the subtotal amount, and the like. A touch panel 113 is provided on the surface of the operator display 114 . Touch panel 113 and operation unit 115 function as a user interface that assists the input of product information.

A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the registration device 2 . A card reader 118 is provided on the right side of the registration device 2 as viewed from the store clerk O side. The card reader 118 magnetically reads and writes information on a magnetic card inserted from the slot 118A. Further, on the rear surface of the printer 116 opposite to the issuing port, a customer display 117 is provided with its display surface facing the opposite side of the display surface of the operator display 114 .

When the customer C (see FIG. 1) places the basket containing the products to be purchased on the right side of the counter 5 in FIG. The product code is held in front of the reading window 112 and the product code is read by the scanner 111 . Alternatively, the store clerk O captures an image of the product with the scanner 111 .

Next, a schematic configuration of the checkout device 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the accounting device 3 includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 11. As shown in FIG. The first housing 10 has a change dispenser 34 and a scanner 35 . The second housing 11 is mounted on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10 and has a display 61, a printer 9, and a card reader .

Scanner 35 has a structure similar to scanner 111 (see FIG. 2). A scanner 35 reads the code symbol held in front of the imaging window. The scanner 35 outputs the product code obtained by decoding the read code symbol to the control unit 150 (see FIG. 4).

The display 61 is attached above the second housing 11 and has a touch panel 62 on its surface. The display 61 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays information about the operating state of the checkout device 3 in the form of images and characters. The touch panel 62 outputs information based on the touch position to the control section 50 (see FIG. 4).

The card reader 38 is arranged on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10 on the left side of the second housing 11 . The card reader 38 reads and writes information on a credit card, membership card, or the like inserted from the card slot 38a.

The change machine 34 includes a coin slot 46 , a banknote slot 41 , a banknote dispensing slot 42 , and a coin dispensing section 43 . The change dispenser 34 stores bills inserted into the bill slot 41 in a bill storage section (not shown). The change dispenser 34 also stores coins inserted into the coin slot 46 in a coin storage section (not shown). Then, the change machine 34 dispenses change in banknotes to the banknote dispensing port 42 in response to a change dispensing request from the control unit 50 (see FIG. 4). The change dispenser 34 also dispenses change in coins to the coin dispensing unit 43 in response to a change dispensing request from the control unit 50 .

The printer 9 has a printing unit (including a print head, a paper transport mechanism, etc.) built into the second housing 11, and a receipt issuing port 9a provided on the front surface 11a of the second housing 11. ing. The printer 9 prints a receipt or a coupon under the control of the control unit 50 (see FIG. 4) and issues it from the receipt issuing port 9a.

The checkout device 3 also includes a columnar display pole 22 erected on the rear side of the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10 . The display pole 22 has a light-emitting portion 22a that emits blue or red light at its upper tip. The light emitting unit 22a emits light in different colors according to the processing status of the checkout device 3 to call the attention of the store clerk. It should be noted that the processing status for emitting light, the color of emitted light, and the pattern of emitted light can all be set as appropriate.

Since the light emitting part 22a is provided at the upper end of the tall display pole 22, it is easily conspicuous not only from the clerk O, who is the operator of the registration device 2, but also from other clerk. Since it is easy to check the light emission from the position of the registration device 2, it is easy for a customer standing in front of the registration device 2 to visually check.

Further, the display pole 22 has an information display section 70 below the light emitting section 22a. The information display unit 70 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays images and characters. The information display unit 70 is installed with its display surface facing in the same direction as the display unit 61 . The information display unit 70 displays, for example, the content of an error that has occurred in the checkout device 3 .

The customer C (see FIG. 1) operates the checkout device 3 to pay for the product with cash, credit card, electronic money, or the like, that is, checkout.

Next, the hardware configuration of accounting system 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the accounting system 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the registration device 2 has a control section 150 . The control unit 150 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes control processing, and ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown) that are storage media. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs. The RAM also stores various screen display data to be displayed on the operator display 114 .

Control unit 150 is connected to scanner 111 and touch panel 113 via I/O (Input/Output) device control unit 139 and bus 138 . The control unit 150 is also connected to the operator display unit 114 and the operating unit 115 such as a keyboard via the I/O device control unit 139 and the bus 138 . The controller 150 is also connected to the printer 116 , the customer display 117 , the card reader 118 , and the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136 via the I/O device controller 139 and the bus 138 . The control unit 150 performs data communication with the accounting device 3 connected via the connection interface 6 via the communication I/F 140 .

The operation unit 115 includes a subtotal key 1151, a next transaction key 1152, and the like for declaring the end of inputting product codes in transactions. Subtotal key 1151 is an operation key for receiving an instruction to calculate the total amount of registered products based on the read product information. The next transaction key 1152 is an operation key for accepting an instruction to close one transaction and transfer the transaction data of the transaction to the accounting device 3 . In other words, the next transaction key 1152 can be said to be an operation key for accepting an instruction to shift to the next transaction and start registration processing for the next transaction.

In this embodiment, operation icons having functions equivalent to those of the subtotal key 1151 and next transaction key 1152 are also provided on the display screen of the operator display 114 (see FIGS. 6 to 8). Registration device 2 can accept the above-described instruction in response to a touch operation on touch panel 113 for the icon.

HDD 136 stores program 137 executed by the CPU of control unit 150 . The HDD 136 also stores a PLU file 141 , a sales file 142 and a transfer data storage section 143 . The PLU file 141 stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product and product information related to the product, such as the product name, price, and product classification, in association with each other. In addition, if the registration device 2 is configured to identify products by general object recognition (object recognition), the PLU file 141 further stores the feature amount or reference image of each product. Note that the feature amount is data such as the color tone read from the reference image of the product and the unevenness of the surface. The sales file 142 is a file that stores sales data registered by the registration device 2 .

The transfer data storage unit 143 (storage means) temporarily stores transaction data for one transaction generated by the control unit 150 when the next transaction key 1152 is operated as transfer data to be transferred to the accounting device 3. memory area for When the transfer ends normally, the transaction data is deleted from the transfer data storage unit 143 . That is, the transfer data storage unit 143 functions as storage means for storing untransferred transaction data.

The checkout device 3 includes a computer-configured control unit 50 including a CPU and storage media such as a ROM and a RAM (both of which are not shown). The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs.

The control unit 50 is connected to a touch panel 62, a display device 61, a scanner 35, a card reader 38, a printer 9, a change dispenser 34, a light emitting unit 22a, an information display unit 70, and an HDD 36 via the I/O device control unit 32 and the bus 31. connected to The control unit 50 performs data communication with the registration device 2 connected via the connection interface 6 via the communication I/F 40 .

The card reader 38 reads information from a credit card or membership card inserted through the card slot 38a (see FIG. 3). The printer 9 prints a receipt and issues it from the receipt issuing port 9a (see FIG. 3) at the end of a series of accounting processes, that is, after settlement by cash, electronic money, credit card, or another settlement method. The change machine 34 deposits banknotes inserted into the banknote slot 41 or coins inserted into the coin slot 46 (see FIG. 3 for both). In addition, the change machine 34 dispenses change from the banknote dispensing port 42 or the coin dispensing unit 43 (see FIG. 3 for both) in accordance with a dispensing instruction from the control unit 50 .

HDD 36 stores program 37 executed by control unit 50 , transaction file 39 , and state management flag 510 . The transaction file 39 is a data file for storing transaction data received from the registration device 2, accounting data recording details of accounting processing executed by the accounting device 3, and the like.

The state management flag 510 stores a flag value indicating the processing state, error state, etc. of the self apparatus, that is, the accounting apparatus 3 . As an example, the flag value for each processing state is set as follows.
0 (transferable): transaction data can be transferred from the registration device 2 1 (received): transaction data received from the registration device 2 2 (accounting): accounting processing based on the received transaction data Certain States 3 (Error): Error state. For example, a state in which an error related to the device in general, such as a communication error or lack of change, has occurred. 4 (accounting error): Accounting error state. In other words, if accounting processing is not completed even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the transfer of transaction data, or if an error occurs after transfer of transaction data.

If the flag value is 0, it means that the accounting device 3 is in a transaction-ready state in which a new transaction can be started. If the flag value is other than 0, it means that the accounting apparatus 3 cannot start a new accounting process.

Note that the flag value becomes 0 when the checkout device 3 satisfies both of the following conditions, for example.
- The accounting device 3 has no transaction data. That is, the accounting device 3 is not in the process of accounting, and no transaction data has been sent to the accounting device 3 .
A state in which no error has occurred in the accounting device 3 and transaction data can be transferred. In other words, the accounting device 3 is ready to immediately start accounting processing.

In this manner, the status management flag 510 manages whether or not the accounting device 3 is ready to immediately start accounting processing by means of a flag value. As a result, the registration device 2 refers to the state management flag 510 of each of the accounting devices 3a and 3b (see FIG. 1) connected to the registration device 2 to determine which accounting device 3 among the accounting devices 3a and 3b. It can be determined whether transaction data should be transferred.

Next, the program 137 executed by the registration device 2 and the program 37 executed by the accounting device 3 will be described.

As described above, the program 137 executed by the registration device 2 of the present embodiment is preinstalled in the HDD 136 or the like and provided. The program 137 executed by the registration device 2 of this embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and can be stored on a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), etc. It may be configured to be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium and provided.

Furthermore, the program 137 executed by the registration device 2 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by being downloaded via the network. Also, the program 137 executed by the registration device 2 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Also, the program 37 executed by the accounting device 3 of the present embodiment is preinstalled in the HDD 36 and provided. The program 37 executed by the accounting device 3 of the present embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and can be installed on a computer such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It may be configured to be recorded on a readable recording medium and provided.

Further, the program 37 executed by the accounting device 3 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program 37 executed by the accounting device 3 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The program 137 executed by the control unit 150 of the registration device 2 has a module configuration including a registration module 151 and an automatic transfer module 152, as shown in FIG. The CPU (processor) of the control unit 150 reads out the program 137 from the HDD 136 and loads it onto the main storage device, thereby generating each of the above modules on the main storage device of the control unit 150 . The control unit 150 can independently execute the registration module 151 and the automatic transfer module 152, and executes the processing of each module in parallel.

The program 37 executed by the control unit 50 of the accounting device 3 has a module configuration including a status monitoring module 51 and an accounting processing module 52, as shown in FIG. The CPU (processor) of the control unit 50 reads out the program 37 from the HDD 36 and loads it onto the main storage device, thereby creating each of the above modules on the main storage device of the control unit 50 . The control unit 50 can independently execute the status monitoring module 51 and the accounting processing module 52, and execute the processing of each module in parallel.

Next, the functions realized by each of the above modules will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the accounting system 1. As shown in FIG. In the registration device 2 , the registration module 151 has the functions of a display control section 1511 , an input reception section 1512 and a registration section 1513 . Also, in the registration device 2 , the automatic transfer module 152 has the functions of a state determination section 1521 and a data transfer section 1522 .

The display control unit 1511 generates display data to be output to the operator's display 114 and the customer's display 117 (see FIGS. 2 and 4 for both), and controls display processing in these displays. For example, the display control unit 1511 displays registration screens 81 and 83 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) for performing product registration processing on the operator display device 114 . The display control unit 1511 (display control means) displays the product information of the product to be sold on the registration screen in the registration processing of one transaction. Screen configuration examples and display transition examples will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Input reception unit 1512 receives operation input and data input from the user via scanner 111 , touch panel 113 , operation unit 115 , card reader 118 , and communication I/F 140 . For example, the input reception unit 1512 receives input of code information of a product code from the scanner 111 . Alternatively, the input reception unit 1512 receives input of data such as a captured image of a product code and a captured image of a product. More specifically, the input receiving unit 1512 outputs an imaging ON signal to the scanner 111 to instruct the scanner 111 to start capturing an image. The input reception unit 1512 receives input of frame images captured at a predetermined imaging rate from the scanner 111 and reads them into the work memory of the control unit 150 . Note that the input reception unit 1512 may receive input of the product name and product code via input from the touch panel 113 or the keyboard of the operation unit 115 or voice input.

When the subtotal key 1151 (see FIG. 4) is operated, the input reception unit 1512 receives an instruction (instruction operation) to finish reading the products for one transaction and to calculate the total amount.

Further, the input reception unit 1512 (next transaction instruction means) receives an instruction (instruction operation) to shift to the next transaction registration process when the next transaction key 1152 (see FIG. 4) is operated.

When the input reception unit 1512 receives the product code, the registration unit 1513 reads the product information associated with the product code from the PLU file 141 and temporarily registers it as product information for sale.

Alternatively, when the input receiving unit 1512 receives an image (frame image) captured by the scanner 111, the registration unit 1513 extracts the code symbol or the image area of the product from the frame image, and performs product identification processing.

When the code symbol is extracted, the product code is decoded from the code symbol, the product information associated with the product code is read from the PLU file 141, and provisionally registered as the product information of the product to be sold.

When the image area of the product is extracted, object recognition is performed on the image area to specify the product. Then, the registration unit 1513 reads the product information of the specified product from the PLU file 141 and temporarily registers it as the product information of the product to be sold. Instead of automatically specifying the product, a plurality of product candidates similar to the captured image may be extracted, the product candidates may be displayed, and the product may be specified through the operator's selection operation.

Further, when the input reception unit 1512 receives an operation of the subtotal key 1151 (see FIG. 4), the registration unit 1513 calculates the total amount of the provisionally registered sales target product for one transaction.

Here, a configuration example and a display operation example of a registration screen displayed on the operator display device 114 by the display control unit 1511 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a registration screen 81 displayed on the operator display 114 of the registration device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the registration screen 81 is provided with a display column 70a for the product that the input reception unit 1512 has received most recently. The quantity received by is displayed. Further, on the registration screen 81, provisional registration information 70b such as the product name, quantity, unit price, price, etc., is displayed for each product for the products to be sold provisionally registered by the registration unit 1513 in this transaction. In addition, the registration screen 81 displays the total score 70c of the provisionally registered sales target product. The registration screen 81 also displays a tax-excluded total amount 70d and a tax-included total amount 70e.

On the registration screen 81, an operation icon for displaying a transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84 (see FIG. 11) for checking transaction data (transfer reservation data) stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). , a transfer reservation data icon 90 is provided. The transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84 will be described later. Further, the registration screen 81 is provided with a subtotal key 701 having the same function as the subtotal key 1151 of the operation unit 115 . When the input reception unit 1512 receives the operation of the subtotal key 701 or the subtotal key 1151 of the operation unit 115, the display control unit 1511 switches the display of the operator display 114 from FIG. 6 to the subtotal screen 82 shown in FIG. . Note that the subtotal key 701 provided on the registration screen 81 and the subtotal key 1151 of the operation unit 115 have the same function. Describe that the operation is accepted.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the subtotal screen 82 displayed after the subtotal key 701 is operated. The display control unit 1511 displays the total points and the total price of the products to be sold provisionally registered on the registration screen 81 before the subtotal key 701 is operated in the display field 71 a of the subtotal screen 82 . Further, the small plan screen 82 is provided with a return key 71c. When the input reception unit 1512 receives the operation of the return key 71c, the display control unit 1511 switches the display of the operator display unit 114 from the small plan screen 82 shown in FIG. 7 to the registration screen 81 shown in FIG. The input receiving unit 1512 and the registration unit 1513 restart product registration for this transaction, and the registration device 2 becomes ready to read the product.

As shown in FIG. 7, the subplan screen 82 is provided with a next transaction key 711 for ending the current transaction and proceeding to the next transaction. The next transaction key 711 has the same function as the next transaction key 1152 of the operation unit 115 . Hereinafter, operations on the next transaction key 711 or the next transaction key 1152 are simply described as accepting the operation of the next transaction key 1152 .

As a display form of the next transaction key 711, as shown in FIG. 7, a text such as "next transaction" or "proceed to next transaction" may be displayed to clearly indicate that the transaction is to be proceeded to the next transaction. Other display modes may be used. As another form of display, texts such as "transfer to accounting device", "data transfer", "transaction data transfer", and "automatic transfer" may be displayed to indicate that transaction data is automatically transferred to accounting device 3. Alternatively, a text such as "transfer reservation" may be displayed to indicate that the data transfer can be reserved even if the data transfer to the accounting device 3 cannot be performed immediately.

Also, the next transaction key 711 may display an illustration in addition to the text display. For example, the next transaction key 711 may display an illustration indicating that the next transaction will be registered, or an illustration indicating that the transaction data will be transferred from the registration device 2 to the accounting device 3 .

In addition, on the sub-plan screen 82, a message 71b is displayed as an auxiliary explanation regarding the operation of the next transaction key 711, such as "Please operate the next transaction key. Transaction data will be automatically transferred." Alternatively, as the message 71b, a text such as "Please operate the next transaction key. The data will be treated as a transfer reservation and will be automatically transferred." The content of the message 71b is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

For example, if the next transaction key 711 displays "Transfer to Accounting Device", "Data Transfer", "Transaction Data Transfer", "Automatic Transfer", etc., the message 71b will be "After transferring data, start the next transaction." Please display a text such as Alternatively, if the next transaction key 711 displays "reservation for transfer" or the like, a text such as "Please start the next transaction after reservation for transfer" may be displayed as the message 71b.

Here, the operation of each part when the subtotal key 701 is operated will be described. When the input reception unit 1512 receives the operation of the next transaction key 711, the display control unit 1511 switches the display of the operator display 114 to a new registration screen 83 as shown in FIGS.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the next transaction registration screen 83 displayed after the next transaction key 711 is operated. That is, when the next transaction key 711 is operated, the display control unit 1511 clears the display of the previous transaction registration screen 81 (see FIG. 6) and refreshes the display to the new transaction registration screen 83 . In other words, the display control unit 1511 (display clearing means), regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data by the automatic transfer module 152, displays the sales target product for the previous transaction on the registration screen 81 (see FIG. 6). All of the display of the product information of the target product (that is, the temporary registration information 70b shown in FIG. 6), the display column 70a, the total score 70c, the total amount excluding tax 70d, and the total amount including tax 70e are cleared. The display control unit 1511 starts the display processing regarding the sales target product of the next transaction on the new registration screen 83 after clearing the display.

The input reception unit 1512 receives a registration operation for the next transaction via the new registration screen 83, regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data by the automatic transfer module 152. accepts the input of The registration unit 1513 starts registration processing for the next transaction regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data by the automatic transfer module 152 .

In this way, the display control unit 1511, the input reception unit 1512, and the registration unit 1513 receive the registration operation of the next transaction regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data by the automatic transfer module 152, and It functions as next transaction starting means for starting the process of displaying the product information on the registration screen after the display is cleared.

When the input reception unit 1512 receives the operation of the next transaction key 711, the registration unit 1513 (transaction data generation means) generates transaction data for the current transaction.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of transaction data generated by the registration unit 1513 of the registration module. The transaction data, as shown in FIG. 9, includes transaction date and time, receipt number, total amount, total points, product information, and the like. The timing of the transaction date and time is not particularly limited, but for example, the date and time when the next transaction key is operated or the date and time when the transaction data is generated may be used as the transaction date and time. The receipt number may be included in the transaction data generated by the registration device 2 or may be assigned under the control of each accounting device 3 when the receipt is issued by the accounting device 3 . The total amount and total points are the total amount and total points of the products to be sold related to this transaction. The product information is the product information of the product to be sold for the current transaction temporarily registered as described above, and includes the product name, product code, unit price, quantity, and the like.

The transaction data may include information such as the identification information of the registration device 2, the identification information of the operator in charge of the input, and the store information so that each transaction can be specified.

The registration unit 1513 (data storage means) stores the generated transaction data in the transfer data storage unit 143 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) in order of generation.

Returning to FIG. 5, the functions of automatic transfer module 152 will be described.

The state determination unit 1521 determines the accounting device 3 that is in the transaction enabled state based on the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3 connected to its own device. If the flag value is 0, the state determination unit 1521 determines that the accounting device 3 is in the accounting enabled state, and if the flag value is other than 0, it determines that the accounting device 3 is in the accounting disabled state.

The data transfer unit 1522 (data transfer means) transfers the transaction data stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 to the accounting device 3 which is the data transfer destination based on the determination result of the state determination unit 1521 . That is, the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the transaction data to the checkout device 3 in the checkout enabled state. In addition, if there is a transaction device 3 that has changed from the transaction-disabled state to the transaction-enabled state, the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the unsent transaction data stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 in the data generation order (that is, FIG. 9). (in the order of transaction date and time) to the relevant accounting device 3.

In the accounting system 1, when a plurality of accounting devices 3 are connected to a single registration device 2, the data transfer unit 1522 transfers a predetermined One checkout device 3 is selected according to the order of priority, and the transaction data is transferred to the selected checkout device 3 . If there is no checkout device 3 to which transaction data can be transferred, the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the transaction data to the checkout device 3 that has already entered the checkout enabled state.

In the accounting system 1, if only one accounting device 3 is connected to one registration device 2, the data transfer unit 1522 allows the accounting device 3 connected to its own device to perform new accounting processing. transaction data is transferred to the accounting device 3 if the transaction can be started. If the accounting device 3 is in an accounting-disabled state in which it cannot start a new accounting process, the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 3 after the accounting device 3 is in an accounting-enabled state.

When the transaction data is generated, if the state determination unit 1521 determines that the transaction data can be transferred immediately to any one accounting device 3, the registration unit 1513 transfers the transaction data to the transfer data storage unit. 143, the data transfer unit 1522 may immediately transfer the transaction data to the accounting device 3 that is ready for accounting. In other words, the registration unit 1513 (data storage means) stores the transaction data generated by the registration unit 1513 as described above, which has not been transmitted to any accounting device 3 by the data transfer unit 1522 of the automatic transfer module 152. Unsent transaction data may be stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 .

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of transaction data waiting for transmission, which is stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 at a predetermined timing. For example, assume that the registration unit 1513 sequentially generates transaction data as shown in FIG. Also, regarding the order of priority when transferring transaction data, the accounting device 3a is given the first priority, and the accounting device 3b is given the second priority. If the accounting device 3a is in the accounting enabled state (flag value of the state management flag 510: 0) when the first row of transaction data (transaction date and time: 2018/04/01 15:00) is generated, the automatic transfer module 152 , the transaction data is transferred to the accounting device 3a. Next, when the transaction data (transaction date and time: 2018/04/01 15:03) on the second line in FIG. However, if the accounting device 3b is in a transaction enabled state (flag value: 0), the automatic transfer module 152 transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 3b.

Next, if both accounting devices 3a and 3b are in accounting (flag value: 2) and both are in an accounting disabled state, the automatic transfer module 152 transfers the transaction data to either accounting device 3a or 3b. Since the transaction data cannot be transferred either, the transaction data remains stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 . The automatic transfer module 152 waits for the state management flag 510 of either accounting device 3a or 3b to become 0, and then sends the transaction data stocked in the transfer data storage unit 143. FIG.

Here, the untransferred transaction data stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 may be displayed on the operator display 114 so that the untransferred transaction data can be checked at any time. For example, a transfer reservation data icon 90 is provided on the registration screens 81 and 83 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) or the small plan screen 82 (see FIG. 7). Then, the display control unit 1511 of the registration device 2 displays the transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84 as shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84 displays transaction data (see FIG. 10) that has not yet been transferred stored in the transfer data storage unit 143, such as transaction date and time, receipt number, total amount, total points, etc. is displayed for each transaction data. Further, a detailed icon 841 is provided for further displaying other detailed information such as the cashier and product information of registered products for each line of transaction data. In accordance with the operation of the detail icon 841, the display control unit 1511 displays the detailed information described above on the operator display 114. FIG. When the display control unit 1511 receives the operation of the return icon 842 provided on the transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84, the display control unit 1511 ends the display of the transfer reservation data confirmation screen 84 and displays the registration screen (for example, see FIG. 8). return.

Next, the functional configuration of the checkout device 3 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5 , in the accounting device 3 , the status monitoring module 51 has the functions of a status management section 511 and a communication control section 512 . In the accounting device 3 , the accounting processing module 52 has the functions of a display control section 521 , an input receiving section 522 and an accounting processing section 523 .

First, functions of the state monitoring module 51 will be described.

The state management unit 511 uses the state management flag 510 to manage the processing state and error state of the accounting device 3 . The initial value of the state management flag 510 is 0. The state management unit 511 sets the flag value of the state management flag 510 to 0 if there is no transaction data in the accounting device 3 and no error has occurred. The state management unit 511 changes the flag value to 1 when the accounting device 3 receives the transaction data from the registration device 2 . In addition, the state management unit 511 changes the flag value to 2 when the accounting device 3 starts accounting processing, and changes the flag value to 0, which is the initial value, when accounting processing ends normally. Also, the state management unit 511 changes the flag value to 3 when an error related to the entire device such as a communication error or lack of change occurs in the accounting device 3 . Also, the state management unit 511 changes the flag value to 4 when an error occurs during accounting processing.

Communication control unit 512 controls data communication with registration device 2 connected via communication I/F 40 and connection interface 6 (see FIG. 4 for both), and receives transaction data from registration device 2 .

Next, functions of the accounting processing module 52 will be described.

The display control unit 521 controls the display operation of the display device 61, the display operation of the information display unit 70, and the light emission operation of the light emission unit 22a (see FIGS. 3 and 4 for both). When receiving the transaction data from the registration device 2, the display control unit 521 (informing means) controls the operations of the display unit 61, the information display unit 70, and the light emitting unit 22a, and notifies to start accounting in the own device. . The content of the notification is not limited to a message recommending the start of accounting, but may be a message notifying that the transaction data has been received or that the data transfer has been completed normally.

For example, the display control unit 521 displays a message such as "Check here" or "Data reception complete" on the display 61 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The total amount included in the transaction data may be displayed together with the message. In addition, the display control unit 521 displays a text such as “accounting start” or “data reception” on the information display unit 70 . In addition, the display control unit 521 causes the light emitting unit 22a to emit light in a light emitting state different from the standby state to notify reception of the transaction data. Although the light emission control method is not particularly limited, the light emitting unit 22a emits light continuously in blue in the standby state, blinks in red when transaction data is received, and continuously lights in red when transaction processing starts. And it is sufficient.

Note that the notification method is not limited to the example described above. If the checkout device 3 has a speaker, the control unit 50 of the checkout device 3 may use the speaker to output a voice message notifying the start of checkout on its own device. If the notification by voice output is combined with the notification method described above, the notification can be made more effectively. For example, when the transaction data is received from the registration device 2, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 3 outputs the above-mentioned message by voice from the speaker, and causes the light-emitting unit 22a to flash and emit light in a specific emission color as described above. may be notified.

The input reception unit 522 receives inputs from the touch panel 62, the scanner 35, the card reader 38, and the change dispenser 34 (both of which are shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). For example, the input reception unit 522 receives a payment method selection operation through a touch operation on the touch panel 62 . For example, cash payment, credit card payment, electronic money payment, etc. can be selected as the payment method. The input reception unit 522 also receives input of credit card information via the card reader 38 .

The accounting processing unit 523 executes accounting processing (settlement processing) based on the transaction data received from the registration device 2 and information such as the payment method selected by the operator (customer). In the case of cash payment, the accounting processing unit 523 controls the depositing operation and dispensing operation of the change machine 34, counts the deposit from the customer, calculates the change based on the total amount, and outputs the change from the change machine 34. Perform processing for withdrawing change. In the case of credit payment, the accounting processing unit 523 makes an inquiry to the management server of the credit card company based on the card information received by the card reader 38, transmits and receives payment data, and performs payment processing. In the case of electronic money payment, the accounting processing unit 523 performs electronic money payment processing by transmitting and receiving payment data to and from an electronic money medium via a wireless communication unit (not shown) for electronic money.

Further, when the settlement by any of the payment methods is completed, the accounting processing unit 523 generates receipt data including the total amount, the payment amount, the amount of change, the product information of the products to be sold, the store name, the identification information of the accounting device 3, and the like. and output a receipt from the printer 9. In addition, the output method is not limited to printing on paper media, and the above-mentioned receipt data is converted to other data formats such as structured data or image data, and sent to the customer's mobile terminal or electronic receipt server as an electronic receipt. Data can be output.

In addition, the accounting processing unit 523 generates accounting data including transaction data for which settlement has been completed and information on the settlement method and settlement, and stores the data in the transaction file 39 (see FIG. 4).

As described above, when the next transaction key 711 is operated, the registration module 151 stores transaction data in the transfer data storage unit 143 and transfers transfer processing to the automatic transfer module 152 . Thereby, the registration module 151 can immediately start registering the next transaction regardless of the transfer status, that is, the state of the accounting device 3 . Then, the automatic transfer module 152 automatically determines the transferable status of the checkout device 3, and automatically transfers to the checkout device 3 that is ready for checkout. As a result, the operator (that is, the cashier) of the registration device 2 can concentrate on the registration work, and the efficiency of the registration work can be improved.

Next, an example of a procedure of processing executed independently and in parallel by each module of the registration device 2 and accounting device 3 will be described. Here, the case where two checkout devices 3 (3a, 3b) are connected to one registration device 2 (2a) as shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of registration processing executed by the registration module 151 of the registration device 2 . The input reception unit 1512 starts capturing captured images from the scanner 111 . When the image area of the product code is detected from the captured image, the registration unit 1513 reads the product code from the image area and identifies the product (step S1: Yes). The registration unit 1513 reads the product information corresponding to the read product code from the PLU file 141 and temporarily registers it as the product information of the product to be sold (step S2).

Further, when the captured image area of the product is detected from the captured image, the registration unit 1513 performs object recognition on the image area to specify the product (step S1: Yes). The registration unit 1513 reads product information corresponding to the specified product from the PLU file 141 and temporarily registers it as product information of the product to be sold (step S2). Note that product specification via product code and product specification by object recognition may be performed in parallel, or one of them may be performed with priority. While the product is not specified (step S1: No), the input reception unit 1512 continues capturing the captured image and waits for the product to be specified (step S1).

The display control unit 1511 displays the product information read from the PLU file 141 by the registration unit 1513 on the registration screen 81 (see FIG. 6) (step S2). The input reception unit 1512 determines whether an operation of the subtotal key 701 (or the subtotal key 1151 of the operation unit 115; the same applies hereinafter) has been received via the registration screen 81 (step S3). While the operation of the subtotal key 701 is not accepted (step S3: No), the process returns to step S1 to continue provisional product registration. When the operation of the subtotal key 701 is accepted (step S3: Yes), the display control unit 1511 switches the display of the operator display 114 to the sub-plan screen 82 (see FIG. 7), and The total price of the products to be sold is displayed (step S4).

The input reception unit 1512 determines whether or not an operation of the next transaction key 711 (or the next transaction key 1152 of the operation unit 115; the same applies hereinafter) has been received on the small plan screen 82 (step S5). While the operation of the next transaction key 711 is not accepted (step S5: No), the operation is waited. When the operation of the next transaction key 711 is accepted (step S5: Yes), the registration unit 1513 generates transaction data related to the current transaction (step S6) and stores it in the transfer data storage unit 143 (step S7). The display control unit 1511 switches the display of the operator display 114 from the subplan screen 82 to the registration screen, clears all the display of the previous registration screen 81 (see FIG. 6) (step S8), and displays the display on the operator display. At 114, a new transaction registration screen 83 (see FIG. 8) is displayed. After that, the process returns to step S1, and the same procedure as described above is repeated for the next transaction.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of automatic transfer processing executed by the automatic transfer module 152 of the registration device 2. As shown in FIG. The state determination unit 1521 determines whether transaction data is stored in the transfer data storage unit 143 (step S11). If transaction data is not stored (step S11: No), the process returns to step S11. If transaction data is stored (step S11: Yes), the flag values of the state management flags 510 of the accounting devices 3a and 3b connected to the own device are read in descending order of priority, and the processing state of the accounting device 3 is determined. judge.

First, the state determination unit 1521 refers to the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3a having the first priority, and determines whether the accounting device 3a is in the accounting enabled state (step S12). If the flag value of the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3a is 0 and the accounting device 3a is in the accounting enabled state (step S12: Yes), the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the transaction stored in the transfer data storage unit 143. Among the data, the transaction data generated earliest, that is, the transaction data with the oldest transaction date and time is transmitted to the accounting device 3a (step S13). After that, the data transfer unit 1522 deletes the transmitted transaction data from the transfer data storage unit 143 (step S14), and proceeds to step S11.

If the flag value of the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3a is other than 0, and the accounting device 3a is in the transaction impossible state (step S12: No), the process proceeds to step S15. Then, the state determination unit 1521 refers to the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3b having the second priority, and determines whether the accounting device 3b is in the accounting enabled state (step S15). If the flag value of the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3b is 0 and the accounting device 3b is in the accounting enabled state (step S15: Yes), the data transfer unit 1522 transfers the transaction stored in the transfer data storage unit 143. Among the data, the transaction data generated earliest, that is, the transaction data with the oldest transaction date and time is transmitted to the accounting device 3b (step S16). After that, the data transfer unit 1522 deletes the transmitted transaction data from the transfer data storage unit 143 (step S17), and proceeds to step S11.

If the flag value of the state management flag 510 of the accounting device 3b is other than 0, and the accounting device 3b is in the transaction impossible state (step S15: No), the process proceeds to step S18. The state determination unit 1521 determines whether or not the accounting device 3 whose flag value has been changed from other than 0 to 0 has been detected (step S18). If there is an accounting device 3 whose flag value has been changed to 0 and is ready for accounting (step S18: Yes), the transaction data generated earliest in the transfer data storage unit 143 is transferred to the accounting device 3. It is transmitted to the device 3 (step S19). After that, the data transfer unit 1522 deletes the transmitted transaction data from the transfer data storage unit 143 (step S20), and proceeds to step S11. While the checkout device 3 whose flag value has been changed to 0 is not detected (step S18: No), it waits for detection (step S18).

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the state monitoring process executed by the state monitoring module 51 of the accounting device 3. As shown in FIG. The state management unit 511 of the state monitoring module 51 determines whether or not the communication control unit 512 has received the transaction data from the registration device 2 (step S31). When the communication control unit 512 receives the transaction data (step S31: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from the initial value of 0 to 1: received (step S32). The state management unit 511 determines whether or not the accounting processing module 52 has started accounting processing (step S33).

If a predetermined period of time has passed without the accounting process being started, the status management unit 511 changes the flag value of the status management flag 510 from 1 to 4: accounting error (step S34). When detecting that the error has been resolved (step S35: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 4 to 0: transferable (step S36), and then proceeds to step S31. While the error resolution is not detected (step S35: No), the process waits in step S35.

On the other hand, when the start of accounting processing is detected (step S33: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 1 to 2: during accounting (step S37). Thereafter, when it is detected that the accounting processing has been completed normally (step S38: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 2 to 0: transferable (step S39), and then step S31. transition to

After the flag value becomes 2 (step S37), if the checkout process is not completed within a predetermined period of time (step S38: No), the process proceeds to step S40. The state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 2 to 4: accounting error (step S40). When it is detected that the accounting error has been resolved (step S41: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 4 to 2: during accounting (step S42), and proceeds to step S38. While it is not detected that the accounting error has been resolved (step S41: No), the process waits in step S41.

If the reception of transaction data is not detected in step S31 (step S31: No), the process proceeds to step S43. If the state management unit 511 does not detect an error related to the device as a whole, such as a communication error or out of change (step S43: No), the process returns to step S31. On the other hand, when an error related to the entire apparatus is detected (step S43: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from the initial value of 0 to 3: error (step S44). Thereafter, when detecting that the error has been resolved (step S45: Yes), the state management unit 511 changes the flag value of the state management flag 510 from 3 to 0: transferable (step S46), and proceeds to step S31. Transition. While the error resolution is not detected (step S45: No), the process waits in step S45.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the transaction processing procedure executed by the transaction processing module 52 of the transaction device 3. As shown in FIG. When transaction data is received from the registration device 2 (step S51: Yes), the display control unit 521 of the transaction processing module 52 controls the display device 61, the information display unit 70, and the light emitting unit 22a as described above to notify the data reception. (step S52). The display control unit 521 also displays a checkout screen on the display 61, displays the total amount included in the received transaction data, and displays a selection icon or the like for selecting a payment method on the checkout screen. While the transaction data is not received (step S51: No), it waits in step S51.

If the input receiving unit 522 does not receive input from the touch panel 62, the scanner 35, the card reader 38, or a human sensor (not shown) (step S53: No), the process proceeds to step S57. When the input reception unit 522 receives an input through any interface (step S53: Yes), the accounting processing unit 523 starts accounting processing (step S54).

That is, the accounting processing unit 523 executes accounting processing (settlement processing) as described above based on the received transaction data and information such as the selected payment method (step S54). If the checkout process is normally completed (step S55: Yes), the display control unit 521 switches the display of the display 61 from the checkout screen to the waiting screen (step S56), and proceeds to step S51.

If the accounting processing is not completed normally (step S55: No), the display control section 521 displays an error message on the display 61 and displays text indicating the error state on the information display section . In addition, the display control unit 521 causes the light emitting unit 22a to blink and emit red light to perform error processing to notify the operator (customer) or the attendant store staff of the error state (step S60). While the error is not cleared (step S61: No), the process waits (step S61), and if the error is cleared (step S61: Yes), the process proceeds to step S51.

On the other hand, if the input is not received (step S53: No), the process proceeds to step S57, and waits for a predetermined time until the predetermined time has passed (step S57: No). After the predetermined time has passed (step S53: Yes), the display control section 521 displays an error message on the display 61 and displays text indicating the error state on the information display section . In addition, the display control unit 521 causes the light emitting unit 22a to flash and emit red light to perform error processing to notify the operator (customer) or the attendant clerk of the error state (step S58). While the error is not cleared (step S59: No), the process waits (step S59), and if the error is cleared (step S59: Yes), the process proceeds to step S51.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

As described above, when the registration device 2 of the above-described embodiment receives an instruction operation to shift to registration processing for the next transaction, the registration device 2 automatically transfers the transaction data according to the status of the accounting device 3. Regardless of the transfer status, start accepting registration operations for the next transaction. Therefore, according to the above embodiment, in a semi-self-type accounting system, it is possible to provide a registration device, an accounting device, and a program that simplify the operation performed by the cashier on the registration device and reduce the burden on the cashier.

1 accounting system 2 (2a, 2b) registration device 3 (3a to 3d) accounting device 51 status monitoring module 52 accounting processing module 81, 83 registration screen 82 small plan screen 114 operator display 143 transfer data storage unit 151 registration module 152 automatic Transfer module 510 State management flag 511 State management unit 512 Communication control unit 521 Display control unit 522 Input reception unit 523 Accounting processing unit 701, 1151 Subtotal key 711, 1152 Next transaction key 1511 Display control unit 1512 Input reception unit 1513 Registration unit 1521 State Determination unit 1522 Data transfer unit

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Claims (4)

A registration device used in an accounting system in which a registration device and an accounting device are connected,
Display control means for displaying product information of products to be sold on a registration screen in the registration process for one transaction;
a next transaction instruction means for receiving an instruction operation to shift to the next transaction registration process;
transaction data generation means for generating transaction data including product information of the registered product for the one transaction and the total price of the registered product when the instruction operation is received;
If the accounting device is in an accounting enabled state where new accounting processing can be started, the transaction data is transferred to the accounting device, and if the accounting device is in an accounting disabled state where new accounting processing cannot be started, the accounting a data transfer means for transferring the transaction data to the accounting device after the device is ready for accounting;
display clearing means for clearing the display of the product information of the sales target product for the previous transaction and the total price displayed on the registration screen regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data;
a next transaction starting means for accepting a registration operation for the next transaction and starting a process of displaying product information on a registration screen after clearing the display of the product to be sold for the next transaction, regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data;
with
The display control means displays the registration screen including an operator for confirming the untransferred transaction data, and displays a confirmation screen showing the untransferred transaction data according to the operation of the operator. registration device. In the accounting system, a plurality of accounting devices are connected to one registration device,
The data transfer means selects one of the accounting devices according to a predetermined priority and transfers the transaction data to the selected accounting device, if a plurality of the accounting devices are in the accounting enabled state. The registration device according to claim 1. data storage means for storing the transaction data generated by the transaction data generation means in a storage means;
The data transfer means transfers the unsent transaction data stored in the storage means to the accountable state in order of data generation, if any of the accounting devices has transitioned from the accountable state to the accountable state. 3. The registration device according to claim 1 or 2, which forwards to a registered accounting device. In an accounting system in which a registration device and an accounting device are connected, a computer that controls the registration device is
Display control means for displaying product information of products to be sold on a registration screen in the registration process for one transaction;
a next transaction instruction means for receiving an instruction operation to shift to the next transaction registration process;
transaction data generation means for generating transaction data including product information of the registered product for the one transaction and the total price of the registered product when the instruction operation is received;
If the accounting device is in an accounting enabled state where new accounting processing can be started, the transaction data is transferred to the accounting device, and if the accounting device is in an accounting disabled state where new accounting processing cannot be started, the accounting data transfer means for transferring the transaction data to the accounting device after the device becomes the accounting ready state;
display clearing means for clearing the display of the product information of the sales target product for the previous transaction and the total price displayed on the registration screen regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data;
a next transaction starting means for accepting a registration operation for the next transaction and starting a process of displaying product information on a registration screen after clearing the display of the product to be sold for the next transaction, regardless of the transfer status of the transaction data;
to make it work,
The display control means displays the registration screen including an operator for confirming the untransferred transaction data, and displays a confirmation screen showing the untransferred transaction data according to the operation of the operator. Do, program.

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