JPH076835U - Prepaid system automatic order entry system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Purpose] The in-store work of fast-food restaurants will be simplified and accurate. [Composition] A display device, keyboard, personal computer, cash identification device, automatic change payment device, various card readers, etc. are set in a box-shaped case. A small printer is placed in the kitchen, and a work guide completion board is placed at the delivery site, and all devices on the same premises are connected by LAN. A personal computer for a server machine is connected as a center function of the LAN. LAN for multiple devices
The customer can perform order processing and payment processing by himself, and the personal computer organizes and immediately transmits it to the work place, so that accurate and speedy data transmission is performed. You will not be distracted by cash management such as change and exchange. The work amount of the store clerk is reduced and the labor cost is reduced. Also, regardless of the position of the chin, the store can be arranged and the drive through function can be arranged.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is mainly aimed at simplification and accuracy of in-store work of fast food restaurants such as hamburger shops. Orders and payments are made by the customers themselves, and the information is instantly transmitted to the work place, which enables accurate and speedy transmission of information and accurate cash management. In addition, it seems that it can be applied to the fields of laundry, gas station, restaurant, government agency, etc.

[0002] A large number of devices, each of which constitutes the present invention and a part of which a communication unit is combined, are manufactured. For example, there are similar devices such as train ticket vending machines, entrance ticket vending machines, meal ticket vending machines, and wireless order input systems for restaurants. However, if the customer himself inputs the order information, the customer himself pays and outputs only the information after confirmation of payment to another place, and in addition, multiple devices are connected and operated at the same time. There is a point of this invention.

[0003] Problems to be solved by the invention: Solution of inaccuracy of work due to cash management of cash register, wrong change, wrong listening of order, delay of order data, etc. Significant labor savings by the customers themselves processing the orders and payments, and more efficient work through centralized data management. Prompt response such as change of registration menu, change of unit price and creation and change of set menu. Since the delivery location of the product can be set freely, the drive-through function has been expanded and restrictions on store layout have been reduced. Congestion is alleviated because data is centralized while operating multiple units at the same time.

Means for Solving the Problems It is possible to connect a plurality of devices via a LAN and operate them simultaneously. Accurate and speedy data transmission is achieved because multiple customers simultaneously process their orders and payments themselves, organize the data with a personal computer and transmit it to the work place. Also, since cash does not go through manpower, people do not have to worry about cash management such as change and exchange. All devices on the same premises are connected by LAN and always retain the same data, so menus and unit prices can be changed only by the master unit. If it is waterproofed, it can be operated outdoors, so multiple drive-through functions can be installed regardless of where the product is delivered or manufactured. Since the customer handles the order processing and payment processing, the amount of work done by store personnel is reduced, and it is possible to significantly reduce personnel costs.

[1] [1] Touch the screen directly to select a menu, or select a menu from the dedicated keyboard and enter the quantity (when touched once, the quantity is automatically incremented by 1) . [2] When you touch the selection end position on the screen or press the selection end key on the keyboard, the total amount and the message to pay or to change the selected menu are displayed on the screen, and the selection is made. Display additional recommended menu from the combination of the selected menus (for sales promotion). [3] When additional products are entered, the total amount and payment / change message are displayed again on the screen. [4] When cash is input, change payment processing is performed. [5] Transfer the input data to the server machine. [6] The input data is output to a predetermined output device (small printer, etc.). [7] Print the order slip (the slip number and order details are printed), display the message "Please check the slip on the screen", and output the voice on the left. [8] Enter the number of the ordered product that has been manufactured, on the display device.

[9] The completion number is displayed on the display device and is also output as voice. [10] The ordered product is provided to the customer, and the order slip held by the customer is collected.

Embodiments of the Invention Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. [1] As shown in Fig. 1, 3 automatic order entry machines in the store, 2 automatic order entry machines for drive-through, 1 kitchen printer in the kitchen, 1 display board at the delivery counter One number input device was installed and they were connected to a server machine (personal computer) by LAN. [2] A rough form of the automatic order entry machine is shown in FIG. The aircraft has the following structure. (1) Personal computer (LAN set) (2) Display (with touch screen input device) (3) Special keyboard (4) Voucher printer (5) Cash identification machine (6) Change payment machine (7) Operation guide board (8) Advertising space (9) Box-shaped case that stores the above [3] Until the customer operates the automatic order entry machine (hereinafter referred to as "this machine"), the display of this machine displays information as shown in Fig. 6. Is displayed. [4] The customer enters the store, stands in front of the machine, and operates the machine while reading the description of FIG. 3 or FIG. [5] Figure 6 (10) Select the product department and touch the key that displays the details of the product department with your finger (this time, "hamburger"). [6] As shown in Fig. 7, the display shows the product menu of the hamburger department and the unit price of each. Also, the explanation of the operation is displayed again at the bottom of the display. [7] When the customer touches the “hamburger” key in FIG. 7 (19), the quantity 1 is displayed in FIG. 7 (21) and the total amount is displayed in the position in FIG. 7 (21). When the same key is touched again, the quantity 2 is displayed in (21) in FIG. 7 and the total amount is recalculated and displayed in the position in (17) in FIG. When ordering multiple items of the same product, it is convenient to enter the quantity using the numeric keypad at the bottom of the display. [8] When you want to select the product of another department, select the product department in Fig. 6 and touch the key that displays the details of the product department with your finger to display the product menu of that department on the display. Then, select the product and input the quantity as in [7].

[9] When the product selection is completed, touch the selection end key in Fig. 6 (13), the display will be in the state shown in Fig. 8, and the additional recommended menu will be displayed with the message. When the product is additionally selected, the same processing as in [7] is performed. When the product is not additionally selected, the selection end key in FIG. 6 (13) is touched again. [10] The message shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display, and you can select change / cancel / pay. If there is no change / cancellation, pay the total amount shown in Fig. 7 (17) from Fig. 3. If there is fishing, the change will be paid from Fig. 3. [11] Order data is transferred to the server machine of FIG. 1, and the kitchen slip of FIG. 13 is printed and output from the small printer of FIG. 4 installed in the kitchen of FIG. [12] Custom products are manufactured in the kitchen. [13] The message of FIG. 10 is displayed on the display, and the order slip of FIG. 12 is printed and output from the slip printer of FIG. [14] The customer receives the order slip and waits for the ordered product to be completed. [15] When the set time has passed, the display goes into the waiting state for customers in FIG. [16] When the ordered product and the kitchen slip come from the kitchen to the delivery counter in Fig. 1, the order number is displayed on the work completion guide plate (display plate) in Fig. 5. [17] Confirm the order number on the order slip shown in Fig. 12 held by the customer, cut off the lower half from the perforation, and deliver the upper half to the customer with the ordered product as a substitute for the receipt, and say thank you. [18] The above processing can be operated from the dedicated keyboard of this machine.

From the above description, the following effects can be expected. [1] Since the customer orders the product himself and processes the payment, there is no mistake in the order. Also, there will be no excess or deficiency of cash. [2] Since correct order data is printed from the kitchen printer at the same time as cash payment, the work can be started immediately after receiving an order, and the ordered products can be completed quickly and accurately. [3] Since the order data is accumulated as sales data in the server machine after payment processing, sales statistics can also be processed by a computer, a cash register is not required, and advanced sales statistics processing can be performed. [4] Since all order data is aggregated in the server via LAN, multiple automatic order entry machines can operate simultaneously. Therefore, any number of drive-through functions can be added. You can also easily change the unit price and register a new menu. [5] Since the order place and the product delivery place can be installed separately from each other, there are almost no restrictions on the store layout and drive-through installation place. It will also be possible to open a store with drive-through only. [6] Since the amount of work done by the store clerk is significantly reduced, the number of store clerk can be reduced, and considerable labor cost savings can be realized. [7] The development cost can be kept low because a single automatic order entry machine can be created by combining already developed equipment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 Example of communication connection

[Fig. 2] Simple configuration diagram of automatic order entry machine

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for operating an automatic order entry machine.

[Figure 4] Small printer (for kitchen)

[Fig. 5] Example of work completion guide plate

[Figure 6] Display screen (waiting for customers)

[Figure 7] Display screen (state immediately after selecting a hamburger)

FIG. 8: Display screen (state immediately after product selection is completed)

[Fig. 9] Display screen (state immediately after selection of additional products is completed)

FIG. 10: Display screen (state immediately after payment processing is completed)

FIG. 11: Detailed view of keyboard

[Fig. 12] Example of order slip

[Fig. 13] Example of kitchen millet

[Explanation of symbols] Operation guide board Display keyboard Cash machine Change payment machine Voucher printer Kitchen voucher print location Completed order No display location Main message display area ▲ 10 ▼ Key to select product department and display details ▲ 11 ▼ Previous screen display Key ▲ 12 ▼ Rear screen display key ▲ 13 ▼ Selection end key ▲ 14 ▼ Selected product change key ▲ 15 ▼ Order cancel key ▲ 16 ▼ Numeric keypad to enter quantity ▲ 17 ▼ Total amount display field ▲ 18 ▼ Display explanation of operation Area to be operated ▲ 19 ▼ Keys for selecting products ▲ 20 ▼ Area to display unit price of products ▲ 21 ▼ Area to display order quantity ▲ 22 ▼
Key to select recommended menu ▲ 23 ▼ Key to select product department and display details ▲ 24 ▼ Key to select product ▲ 25 ▼ Numeric keypad to enter quantity ▲ 26 ▼ Previous screen display key ▲ 27 ▼ Rear screen display key ▲ 28 ▼ Selection end key ▲ 29 ▼ Order cancel key ▲ 30 ▼ Selected product change key

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Combine the display device, keyboard, personal computer, cash identification device, automatic change payment device, and various card readers into one box-shaped case,
Build a LAN and connect them. In addition, a small printer or other device installed in a remote premises, a temporary work completion guide, a bar code reader, etc. are connected by a cable or wireless. The customer himself / herself inputs the order information, and the customer himself / herself pays with the cash identifying apparatus, and after confirming the payment, the order data is output to the printer and other connected devices and apparatuses at the work place (kitchen, etc.). The order information indicating that the work or the manufacture is completed is displayed on the work completion guide plate or the like, and the ordered product is delivered to the orderer at a predetermined place. Further, the order data is held as sales information in a personal computer and used for sales statistical processing and the like. An apparatus, a procedure, and a program that manages the above-described series of processing by combining and connecting each device. In addition, each individual device and L
The AN system / communication method is not the scope of this utility model registration request.