JPH0287293A - Stamp card processor and stamp card - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the burden of an operator by storing a point number to a stamp card, reading the point number when sales operation is executed to respective customers, adding only the sales point number of this time operation and after that, writing the point number to the stamp card. CONSTITUTION:Information such as an issue company code 3a and a point number (a value Pa) 3e, etc., are recorded in a magnetic stripe 3. In a condition that a stamp card 1 is inserted to a card inserting port 7, the respective amounts of commodities to be sold to this customer are inputted by the key operation of a keyboard 6. Then, when a sales total key is finally inputted, the total amount to the customer is calculated. A sales point number Pb corresponding to this total amount is calculated and added to the point number Pa which is read from the card 1. After that, a new point number Pd after the addition is written to the card 1 as the new point number Pa and the card is discharged. Thus, the sales point number is automatically added and the burden of the operator is reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a stamp card processing device and a stamp card used in a stamp system that gives points corresponding to the total amount of sales to eight customers.

[Conventional technology] As part of customer service, when the total sales amount exceeds a certain standard amount, each store issues a service ticket with the number of points corresponding to the total sales amount printed on it, or provides a service ticket to the customer in advance. A stamp system is in place where stamps are placed on the distributed stamp paper according to the number of points.

In such a system, when the number of points on a service ticket exceeds a certain value, or when stamps are affixed to the entire area of the stamp paper, the customer can transfer the service ticket or stamp paper to a store or store the service ticket or stamp paper. If you bring it to the issuing company, you can receive products corresponding to the number of points.

Therefore, it is possible for the store to retain customers.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, even in the stamp system as described above, the following problems still exist. In other words, it is necessary for the store operator who handles sales operations to manually calculate whether or not to award points to 8 customers, and if so, how many points to give. .

Furthermore, it is necessary to issue a service ticket for the calculated number of points or to affix a stamp for the number of points. Therefore, the burden on the operator increases significantly, which not only reduces the efficiency of sales operations, but also raises the possibility that an incorrect number of points may be awarded.

Furthermore, for store managers, it is necessary to record the number of service tickets issued and the number of times stamps have been affixed, etc., and report it to the issuing company of the service ticket or stamp paper.
These must be managed accurately, which makes management work complicated.

On the other hand, it is extremely troublesome for the customer to store a large number of service tickets and stamp papers and to calculate the number of points.

The present invention was made in view of these circumstances, and
By storing the number of points on the card, reading the number of points stored on the card when performing sales operations for 8 customers, adding only the number of sales points this time, and writing it on the card, the card held by 8 customers will be automatically added. A stamp that allows points to be assigned automatically, greatly reduces the burden on operators, improves work efficiency in sales operations, and also simplifies storage of points awarded for customers, improving customer service. The purpose is to provide a card processing device and a stamp card.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, the stamp card processing device of the present invention includes an allocated point number setting means for setting the allocated point number inputted from the outside in the allocated point number memory of the storage unit. , a point number reading means for reading the number of points stored in the stamp card inserted from the card insertion slot with a card reader/writer, and sales obtained according to the total amount of the customer obtained by sales operation for one customer. a sales point number calculation means for calculating the number of points; a point number addition means for adding the number of sales points calculated by the sales point number calculation means to the number of points read by the point number reading means; A point number writing means for writing the number of points added by the adding means onto a stamp card using a card reader/writer, and a stamp card on which a new number of points has been written by the point number writing means is ejected. This device is equipped with a stamp card ejecting means and a remaining point counter that sequentially subtracts each sales point number generated by each customer's sales operation from the allocated point number set in the allocated point number memory.

Furthermore, each time the stamp card of the present invention is inserted into the card insertion slot of the stamp card processing device of the invention, the number of sales points corresponding to the total amount of sales is sequentially added to the number of stored points. This is how it was done.

[Function] With the stamp card processing device and stamp card configured as described above, the number of points is recorded on the stamp card, and the stamp card processing device side has the following information:
A card reader/writer is provided for reading the number of points stored on the stamp card and writing a new number of points.

Then, with the stamp card inserted into the card slot, if the total amount for one customer is obtained by performing sales operations on the keyboard, the number of sales points corresponding to this total amount is calculated, and the points read from the card are calculated. The new number of points after the addition is written on the card, and the card is ejected.

Therefore, the operator simply inserts the stamp card into the card slot and performs normal sales operations, and the number of sales points corresponding to the current total amount is automatically added to the number of points on the stamp card held by the customer. Ru.

Further, if necessary, by outputting the count value of the remaining points counter, it becomes possible to calculate the total value of the sales points given to eight customers with this stamp card processing device.

[Example] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a stamp card (hereinafter abbreviated as card) of an embodiment. This card 1 has a name indicating that it is a stamp card, such as [stamp card], a card issuing company name 2, etc., and has a magnetic stripe 3 on which card information is magnetically recorded.

In the magnetic stripe 3, as shown in FIG. 2, an issuing company code 3a indicating the company (store) that issued this card 1, an issue date 3b, a card holder's membership number 3c,
Card information consisting of consecutive card numbers 3d, number of points (value Pa) 3e, etc. is recorded on all cards 1.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing the stamp card processing device 5 in which the card 1 is used. Incidentally, this stamp card processing device 5 also functions as a normal cash register for registering sales of each product.

That is, a keyboard 6 is provided on the front surface of the housing, a card insertion lower and a display section 8 are provided at the top, and a drawer 9 for storing cash is provided at the bottom. Furthermore, a printer 11 for printing sales data and the like on recording paper (receipt paper) 10 is connected to the stamp card processing device 5 by a cable.

As shown in FIG. 4, the keyboard 6 includes numeric keys 12 . for inputting numerical data. In addition to the confirmation key 13 for confirming entered numerical data, a subtotal key 14
a. Sales total key 14b for totaling the entered sales amount for one customer; Stamp cow-14c for declaring sales to a customer who brought stamp card 1;
1 various function keys 14 such as a point setting key 14d used to set the allocated point number Pm in the storage unit
is installed.

Further, the keyboard 6 is provided with a business changeover switch 15 which is operated by an operator using a key. and,
This task changeover switch 15 selects and sets various tasks such as [sales], [inspection], and [settlement].

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the stamp card processing device 5. As shown in FIG.

A ROM 27 that stores a control program via a pass line 26 to the CPU 25 that executes various information processing;
R that stores various variable data such as allocated point number memory etc.
A communication control circuit 30 consisting of an NCU/MODEM, etc. connected online via a telephone line to the card issuing company's card center 29 consisting of an AM 28, a keyboard 6, and a host computer, and a display displaying manual numerical data and various operation guides. 8, a card reader/writer 31 that reads and writes information to each card 1 inserted from the card insertion lower, an interface 32 connected to the printer 11, and the like.

Further, each driving voltage V is applied to each of the electronic components from the power source 33. +VC is supplied.

As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 28 includes a sales total file 28a for calculating the total sales amount of products sold to eight customers, a total memory 28b1 for calculating the total sales amount for one customer, and a card reader/writer 31. Card information memory 28c for storing card information read by 1 Display buffer 28d for storing display data to be displayed on the display section 8
A print buffer 28e that stores print data to be printed on the recording paper 10 by the printer 11, an allocated point number memory 28 that stores the allocated point number P1 input from the outside.
f. A remaining points counter 28g that sequentially subtracts the number of sales points PB generated by sales operations for each customer from the allocated number of points PI.

A flag memory 28 that stores a stamp flag indicating that this is a sales operation for a customer who brought the stamp card 1.
h etc. are formed.

The CPU 25 is programmed to execute a process for setting the number of allocated points Pg according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The flowchart starts, and at S (step) 1 the keyboard 6 is pressed.
The work changeover switch 15 is set to the [Inspection] work, and when the point setting key 14d of the keyboard 6 is pressed manually, the work of setting the allocated point number P■ starts, so the display section 8 shows [Points]. Display the operating instructions for "Several Manpower". Then, the numeric key 12 and confirmation key 13 of the keyboard 6
When the number of allocated points P specified by the card issuing company is inputted by the combination key operation, the inputted number of allocated points Pa is stored in the allocated point number memory 28f of the RAM 28 in S2. Then, set the remaining points counter 28 as an initial value (Pc - Pa)
. This completes the process of setting the number of allocated points Pl.

In addition to the manual setting described above, the allocated point number PI can also be set automatically by an online command from the card center 29.

With the allocated point number P- set, the CPU 25 executes the sales operation process for one customer and the update process of the point number Pa for the stamp card 1 according to the flowchart of FIG.

The flowchart starts, and at S (step) 3 the keyboard 6 is pressed.
If the job changeover switch 15 is set to the [sales] job, the sales job starts. Then, when the stamp key 14c of the keyboard 3 is operated, the sales operation for the customer who brought the stamp card 1 is started.
Set the stamp flag in A/M2R's flag memory 28h to 1
After setting, the operation guide for [insert stamp card] is displayed on the display section 8. Then, when the card 1 is inserted into the card insertion lower, the card reader/writer 31 reads the magnetic stripe 31 of the card 1; the stored issuing company code 3a and issue date 3b in S5.

Card information consisting of member number 3c, card number 3d, number of points Pa, etc. is read. Then, the read card information is stored in the card information memory 28c of the RAM 28. Next, the number of points Pa of the card information stored in the card information memory 28c is displayed. Then, in S6, set number key 1
2, wait for the amount of money for one sales item to be input.

In addition, if the stamp key 14c is not pressed manually in S4, since the customer is a general customer who does not bring the stamp card 1, the process proceeds directly to S6, and the amount of one sales item is entered using the number key 12. wait for.

When the amount of the sold product is input in S6, the amount is displayed on the display section 8, and when the confirmation key 13 is pressed manually, the amount is added to the total memory 28b of the RAM 28, and the amount is shown in FIG. As shown, the amount 34a is written on the recording sheet 10.
Print out. When the sales total key 14b is pressed manually, the total amount stored in the total memory 28b is displayed on the display section 8 because the manual operation of the amount of all products sold to that customer has been completed. Further, the total amount is cumulatively totaled in the sales total file 28a of the RAM 28. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the total amount 34b is printed out on the recording paper 10.

If the stamp flag in the flag memory 28h is set to 1 in S7, the process proceeds to S8, where the total amount is divided by the standard amount for assigning points to obtain the quotient P. Next, the quotient P is rounded down to the decimal point to obtain the number of sales points pb for the current sales. If the number of sales points pb determined in S9 is not 0, the number of sales points pb is displayed on the display section 8. Then, in S10, this number of sales points pb is added to the number of points Pa in the card information memory 28c to obtain the number of added points Pd.

If the number of points Pd after being added in step 511 exceeds the maximum value PlaX preset for one card 1, a fractional number of points Pe corresponding to the excess is calculated (Pe
-Pd -Psax) oThen, the card reader/writer 3 is used for the card 1 inserted in the card insertion lower.
1, the maximum value P wax is written in the area of the magnetic stripe 3 with the number of points 3e, and this card 1 is ejected. After that, the operation guide for [Additional Card Insertion] is displayed on the display section 8, and when a new stamp card 1 whose point number 3e is 0 is inserted into the card insertion lower, the fractional point number is added to that card 1 in S12. Write pe. Then, in 313, the card 1 on which the new fractional point number Pe is written is ejected.

In addition, in Pll, the number of points Pd after addition is the maximum value P
If it is less than wax, the number of points Pd after addition is written in a predetermined area of the card 1 inserted in the card insertion lower in S14, and a punch hole is punched to indicate that the maximum value P laX has been reached. At 313, the corresponding card 1 is ejected.

When the card 1 is ejected in step 313, the current sales point number pb is printed out on the recording paper 10 as the sales point number 34c as shown in FIG. Then, in S15, each amount 34a1 total amount 34b, number of sales points 34
The recording paper 10 on which c is printed is discharged as a receipt 34 (receipt issued).

Note that if the stamp flag is cleared to 0 in S7 and if the number of sales points pb is 0 in S9, there is no need to print the number of sales points 34c, so in S15
A receipt will be issued immediately.

Then, in S16, the state of the stamp flag is checked again. If it is set to 1, the current sales point number pb is subtracted from the remaining point number Pc of the remaining point counter 28g in the RAM 28 in S17. When the number of remaining points Pc after the subtraction decreases to less than 0, the remaining number of points Pc is displayed on the display section 8 and a warning is issued to the operator. Then, processing such as newly setting the number of allocated points Pa in the allocated point number memory 28f is performed. If the number of remaining points Pc after the subtraction is 0 or more, the stamp flag in the flag memory 28h is reset to 0, and the total memory 28b is cleared to 0. Note that if the stamp flag is 0 in S15, it is only necessary to clear the total memory 28b.

This completes the sales operation processing for one customer and the updating processing of the number of points Pa for the stamp card 1.

In the stamp card processing device 5 and stamp card 1 configured in this way, the stamp card 1 includes a second
As shown in the figure, issuing company code 3a, member number 3c,
The number of points Pa is stored.

Then, with the stamp card 1 inserted into the lower card insertion area, enter the amount of each product sold to this customer by key operation on the keyboard 6, and finally press the sales total key 14b to calculate the total amount for the customer. The amount is calculated,
The number of sales points pb corresponding to this total amount is calculated and added to the number of points Pa read from the card 1, and the new number of points Pd after the addition is written to the card 1 as the new number of points Pa. , is ejected.

Therefore, when the operator presses the stamp key 14c and inserts the stamp card 1 brought by the customer into the card insertion lower, the operator only performs normal sales operations, and this time the number of points Pa on the stamp card 1 held by the customer is changed. The number of sales points pb corresponding to the total amount is automatically added. Therefore, the burden on the operator is greatly reduced, and the efficiency of the entire sales operation is greatly improved.

In addition, in this stamp card processing device 5, the number of allocated points Pa previously allocated to this store by the card issuing company can be set in the storage section, and the number of allocated points Pa can be set in the remaining points counter 28g. The remaining number of points Pc is calculated by subtracting the number of sales points PB given to eight customers so far from Pa. therefore,
If necessary, if the count value Pc of the remaining points counter 28h is outputted, this stamp card processing device 5
It becomes possible to calculate the total value of the number of sales points pb given to eight customers.

In addition, in the embodiment, the number of points Pa stored in the stamp card 1 held by the customer is the maximum value p wax
When it reaches this point, a punch hole is punched and it is discharged. Then, when a new stamp card 1 issued to that customer is inserted, the fractional point number Pe carried over from the previous stamp card 1 is automatically written and issued. Therefore, the task of issuing the additional stamp card 1 is also simplified.

On the other hand, the customer only needs to hold one or two or three stamp cards 1, so there is no need to store a large number of service tickets or stamp papers or calculate the number of points as with conventional devices. do not have.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the stamp card processing device and stamp card of the present invention, the number of points is stored in the stamp card, and the number of points stored in the stamp card is read when performing a sales operation for multiple words. , the number of sales points for this time is added and then written on the corresponding stamp card. Therefore, points can be automatically assigned to stamp cards held by multiple users, greatly reducing the burden on operators, improving work efficiency in sales operations, and making it easier for customers to store the points they have earned. Simplify and improve customer service.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 9 show a stamp card processing device and a stamp card according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 1 is an external view of the stamp card, Figure 2 is a diagram showing card information stored in the stamp card, Figure 3 is an external view of the stamp card processing device, Figure 4 is a diagram of the key arrangement of the keyboard, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the stamp card processing device, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing each memory formed in the storage section, FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the operation, and FIG. FIG. 1... Stamp card, 3... Magnetic stripe, 3
C...Membership number% 3 e...Number of points, 5...
・Stamp card processing device, 6...keyboard, 7.
...Card insertion slot, 8...Display section, 11...Printer, 12...Number key 14b...Sales total key 1
4c...Stamp card key 14d...Score setting key 25...CPU, 28...RAM, 28a...
...Sales total file, 28c...Card information memory, 28f...Maximum point number memory, 28g...Remaining points counter, 31...Card reader/writer,
34...Receipt. Figure 1 Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) The number of allocated points input from the outside is stored in the memory (2
8), the allocated point number setting means (S2) sets the allocated point number memory (28f), and the card reader/writer (31) sets the number of points stored in the stamp card (1) inserted from the card insertion slot (7). ), a sales point number calculation means (S8) that calculates the number of sales points obtained according to the total amount of the customer obtained through sales operations for one customer; a point number adding means (S10) for adding the number of sales points calculated by the number of sales points calculation means to the number of points read by the number of points reading means; a point number writing means (S14) for writing the number of points onto the stamp card using the card reader/writer; and a stamp card ejecting means for ejecting the stamp card on which the new number of points has been written by the point number writing means. (S15), and a remaining points counter (28g) that sequentially subtracts each number of sales points generated by each customer's sales operation from the number of allocated points set in the allocated point number memory. Processing equipment. (2) A stamp card in which the number of sales points corresponding to the total amount of sales is sequentially added to the number of stored points each time the stamp card is inserted into the card insertion slot of the stamp card processing device (5).