WO2012020486A1 - Application terminal and order management system - Google Patents

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WO2012020486A1
WO2012020486A1 PCT/JP2010/063652 JP2010063652W WO2012020486A1 WO 2012020486 A1 WO2012020486 A1 WO 2012020486A1 JP 2010063652 W JP2010063652 W JP 2010063652W WO 2012020486 A1 WO2012020486 A1 WO 2012020486A1
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義一 中村
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  • the present invention relates to an application terminal and an order management system capable of associating an order content input by a user's terminal operation at a facility with the user.
  • an application terminal that can perform menu browsing and food order by touch operation is installed, and food and drink corresponding to touch operation by customers of the facility are installed.
  • An order management system that distributes to a seating table corresponding to a terminal to which the operation is input is known.
  • an application terminal is configured to acquire finger vein authentication information of a customer who performs a touch operation using a known finger vein authentication technology, and an order is made via the finger vein authentication information. It has been proposed to distribute the ordered food and drink to the customer who ordered the food and drink and automatically update the user's points according to the order content (for example, patents) Reference 1).
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an application terminal and an order management system that can be ordered (used) by a facility user in a safe and convenient manner with a simple configuration.
  • An application terminal is a terminal provided in a facility (that is, used in the facility), and displays menu items provided by the facility.
  • a touch panel unit including a display panel to be input and an input panel that is provided on the surface of the display panel to input a touch operation at a location corresponding to the menu item.
  • the menu item represents services or products provided by the facility. For example, if the facility is a restaurant, it represents food or drink, and if it is a complex hot spring facility, it represents an open-air bath or bedrock bath service. .
  • the confirmation accepting means accepts a confirmation operation for confirming the order contents with the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as the order contents
  • the order management means accepts the confirmation The contents of the order are managed based on the confirmation operation accepted by the means.
  • one of the remote operations from the remote control device to which the identification ID for identifying the customer of the facility is individually assigned is set as the confirmation operation, and the order management means includes the remote control device.
  • the identification ID received from the user is associated with the order content determined by the customer who owns the remote control device.
  • the menu item (order content) corresponding to the touch operation and the customer who confirmed the order content can be linked by the identification ID of the remote control device.
  • the facility is a restaurant, it becomes possible to serve the ordered food and drink to users who have the corresponding remote control device.
  • the service can be provided to the user who owns the corresponding remote control device.
  • the customer it is very convenient for the customer to receive the desired food and drink and use service simply by selecting the order content by touch operation by himself and confirming the order content by remote control operation, for example. .
  • the customer is a member of a group customer consisting of multiple users, it is possible to select the order details by touching one of them, and use the selected order details from multiple members at once.
  • the selection of the order contents by the touch operation may be performed by a provider (for example, a store clerk) of the service or product on the facility side, or a usage method in which the user only confirms the order contents is possible.
  • a remote control device capable of remotely operating the application terminal, and the introduction cost can be suppressed.
  • a remote control device can generally be manufactured at a lower cost than a device incorporated in an application terminal for performing finger vein authentication by a touch operation or the application terminal itself, and further, an existing application having other uses. This is because the communication terminal can also be used as a remote control device.
  • the facility side only needs to use the remote control identification ID to connect the order contents and the customer, and it is not necessary to handle the personal information of the customer. You can order with heart.
  • the application terminal of the present invention it is possible to have a customer of a facility place an order safely and conveniently with a simple configuration.
  • the application terminal provided in the facility has the above touch panel unit, and corresponds to a touch operation input at the touch panel unit. With the menu item to be ordered as an order content, a confirmation operation for confirming the order content is accepted. Then, the management device is configured to manage the contents of the order based on the confirmation operation received at the application terminal.
  • a remote control device to which an identification ID for identifying a customer of a facility is individually assigned is provided. Then, one of the remote operations from the remote control device to the application terminal is set as the confirmation operation, and the identification ID received by the application terminal from the remote control device and the order contents confirmed by the user who owns the remote control device are The associated information is transmitted to the management device.
  • the facility side can link the order contents and the customer via the identification ID of the remote controller based on the information received from the application terminal by the management device.
  • the same effect as the application terminal of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained.
  • the processing load and storage capacity of this terminal can be reduced because the application terminal does not need to manage the order contents.
  • the user of the facility can use it safely and conveniently with a simple configuration, and the cost for the application terminal can be relatively suppressed.
  • the management device may be configured as a server on the Internet so that the order contents at a plurality of facilities can be managed.
  • the identification ID is also referred to as a remote control ID so that it can be easily imagined.
  • the identification ID and the remote control ID are not necessarily the same ID, and at least the two are associated with each other. It only has to be done.
  • the application terminal when it is intended to provide an order management system capable of expecting an increase in customers while further reducing costs, the following configuration is preferable. That is, in the third aspect of the present invention, when a menu item is selected through a touch operation, the application terminal indicates either the order content and the confirmation operation or the cancel operation for canceling the order content. A remote control acceptance image for accepting is displayed on the touch panel unit. The remote control device is configured to perform the remote operation only for the confirmation operation or the cancellation operation.
  • the remote control device for example, it is only necessary to manufacture a device configured to be able to transmit a signal corresponding to each of the two input buttons (however, a signal including an identification ID). Can be suppressed.
  • the contents of the order can be confirmed (or canceled) with a simple operation regardless of gender, so it can be used by a wide range of customers. You can use it.
  • the order management system of the third aspect of the present invention it is possible to anticipate an increase in the number of customers while further reducing costs. Furthermore, when using one application terminal for group customers, there is an order management system that can eliminate annoyance so that one of the group customers does not need to ask each other about the order contents of other members. When it aims at providing, it is good to comprise as follows.
  • the order in which the application terminal associates the number of receptions with the identification ID for all confirmation operations received within the display time set in advance as the time for displaying the remote control received image is transmitted to the management device, and the management device is configured to store the order contents for each identification ID based on the order information received from the application terminal.
  • the remote control ID and the order contents are managed in association with each other, it is possible to individually calculate the payment price for each person's order contents in the group customer.
  • the purpose is to provide an order management system capable of intuitively knowing whether payment is to be made, the following configuration is preferable.
  • the management device transmits settlement information obtained by calculating the payment amount for the order contents for each identification ID to an application terminal corresponding to a group constituted by a plurality of identification IDs.
  • the terminal is configured to display the payment price for each identification ID on the touch panel unit in the form of a stacked bar graph based on the settlement information received from the management device.
  • the management device may treat these identification IDs as belonging to the same group.
  • the payment amount (total amount) of the entire group is displayed in a stacked manner by the payment amount corresponding to each remote control ID, so that it is simply displayed in text or in another graph form. Compared to the case, it is possible for the customer to intuitively know the individual payment amount in the entire group, which is very convenient in socializing.
  • the stacked graph is displayed by stacking a plurality of rectangular configuration blocks having a width corresponding to the payment price for each identification ID, and the application terminal is dragged to the touch panel unit.
  • the application terminal Read the path from the start point to the end point of an and drop operation (for example, an operation of releasing a finger after dragging by touching with a finger).
  • the application terminal moves and displays the boundary line in each component block to the end point of the above drag-and-drop operation, and for each identification ID based on the change in the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph accompanying the boundary line movement.
  • the payment price is recalculated and displayed on the touch panel unit.
  • the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph is changed by a simple operation, and the individual payment price when the payment ratio in the group is adjusted is automatically displayed.
  • the payment price can be adjusted easily, and the enjoyment of the act of adjusting itself can be added, so that customers can easily use it.
  • the boss knows the total amount and each person's payment ratio intuitively, and moderates his / her payment ratio through casual operations. It is easy to use.
  • a cash register that receives payment information representing the payment price for each identification ID recalculated by the application terminal from the application terminal.
  • a payment price corresponding to the identification ID received by remote operation is extracted from the payment information.
  • payment information may be received from the application terminal via the management device.
  • the customer and the payment price can be obtained via the remote control ID without grasping in advance the individual payment price (or individual order contents) of the group customer.
  • a mobile phone owned by a user may be used, but personal information such as a telephone number and an e-mail address is not handled, so for example, an infrared communication function (short-range wireless communication function) together with a browser function.
  • an infrared communication function short-range wireless communication function
  • it is configured to obtain an identification ID from a homepage operated by the facility, and to transmit a signal indicating the identification ID and the operation content (such as a confirmation operation). May be.
  • the remote control device PHS or other mobile phone is acceptable
  • PHS personal information
  • the remote control device is a device lent out in the facility, and as a key for storing at least one of the user's shoes, umbrella, jacket, valuables in the facility. Configure to be used.
  • the remote control device lent out in the facility can be used more effectively as a use other than the confirmation and cancellation of the order contents and the payment settlement. Furthermore, it is expected that a psychological action of losing the key storing his property is expected to work for the user, and the loss of the remote control device is reduced.
  • the order management system 1 has various conveniences by linking order contents input by a user operation at a restaurant (hereinafter referred to as “store”) 10 as a facility to a customer of the facility. It is a system for bringing to customers.
  • the user operation represents an operation including a remote control operation by a user and a touch operation by a customer or a store clerk at a facility.
  • the store 10 of the present embodiment will be described assuming a Japanese-style izakaya so that it can be easily imagined.
  • a clog box is installed near the entrance to store your shoes.
  • a portion (hereinafter referred to as “accommodating portion”) for accommodating a plate-like key (hereinafter referred to as “plate key”) is formed on the front surface of the shoebox.
  • this clog box is a well-known thing that is locked when a specific board key is pulled out of the housing part and is unlocked when this board key is inserted into the housing part.
  • the plate key a method in which the shape of the bottom portion is engaged in the accommodating portion, a method in which the barcode attached to the surface is read by the accommodating portion, a method in which the pressing signal of the remote control button attached to the surface is recognized by the accommodating portion, etc.
  • any method may be used in this embodiment.
  • a plurality of seats 20 such as a table and a private room table are prepared in the store 10, and a user can operate a terminal on the seat 20 (that is, on the table), for example, beer, snacks, set meals, etc.
  • a food and drink provided by the store 10 hereinafter referred to as “menu item”
  • the contents of the order are sent to a terminal installed in a kitchen in the store 10.
  • the order management system 1 of the present embodiment is a system for managing the order contents in a plurality of stores 10, and as shown in FIG. 1, the application terminal 2, the remote control device 3, and the management The server 4, the cash register terminal 5, the mobile phone 6, the store PC 7, and the head office PC 8 are configured.
  • the application terminal 2, the cash register terminal 5, and the store PC 7 are configured to be able to communicate with each other in the store 10 through the wireless LAN router 9 that is installed in each store 10 and connected to the Internet network 30. .
  • the management server 4 and the head office PC 8 are connected to the Internet network 30 and configured to be able to communicate with each other, and the application terminal 2, the cash register terminal 5, and the like in each store 10 via the wireless LAN router 9.
  • the store PC 7 is also communicable.
  • the remote control device 3 is configured so that the user can remotely control the application terminal 2, and is prepared in advance on the store 10 side, for example, for the maximum number of customers that can be accommodated in each store 10.
  • the mobile phone 6 is a known general-purpose communication device (including a smartphone) having a browser function, an infrared communication function, and a short-range wireless communication function in addition to a call function and a mail function.
  • the browser function is a function for connecting to the Internet network 30 via a mobile communication network (not shown), accessing a homepage on the Internet (on the WEB), and browsing content.
  • the infrared communication function is a function for transmitting and receiving various signals by infrared light emission and light reception.
  • the short-range wireless communication function is a function for transmitting and receiving various signals using radio waves in a specific frequency band within a distance of about several meters to several tens of meters, for example.
  • the mobile phone 6 of the present embodiment uses at least a browser function to remotely control the application terminal 2 from content on a homepage operated by a headquarters that manages a plurality of stores 10. Necessary dedicated programs and data can be downloaded.
  • the dedicated program refers to a program necessary for using the mobile phone 6 as the remote control device 3 in the store 10 by using the infrared communication function or the short-range wireless communication function of the mobile phone 6.
  • the mobile phone 6 when the application (hereinafter referred to as “remote control application”) representing the above-described dedicated program is installed in the mobile phone 6 of the present embodiment, the mobile phone 6 can be operated by a user application operation while the remote control application is activated.
  • the identification ID (remote control ID) used for identifying the customer in the store 10 is acquired from the management server 4.
  • the remote control application displays a pseudo image (not shown) representing an overview of the remote control device 3 on the touch panel portion of the smartphone. Then, the remote control application transmits the same operation signal as that of the remote control device 3 used in the store 10 by the infrared communication function or the short-range wireless communication function based on the user's touch operation on the button in the pseudo image. Is executed. In addition, about this remote control application, you may prescribe
  • the wireless LAN router 9 is a known network device having a firewall function and an encryption communication function in addition to a modem function, a router function, and a LAN function.
  • the modem function is a function for connecting devices (terminals 2, 5 and PC 8) having a wireless LAN adapter to the Internet network 30.
  • the router function is a function for arbitrating a communication line when the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 are connected to the Internet network 30.
  • the LAN function is a function for performing mutual communication between the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 in accordance with a predetermined wireless standard.
  • the wireless LAN router 9 of the present embodiment sends information transmitted from the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 in the store 10 to the outside via the Internet network 30, the wireless LAN router 9 Each store ID is assigned in advance.
  • the store PC 7 is configured as a known personal computer having a touch panel unit and a display as a terminal installed in a kitchen in the store 10.
  • the store PC 7 of the present embodiment displays order information (described later) sent via the wireless LAN router 9 on the display in the kitchen in the order of transmission, and cooked food and drink (menu items).
  • order information described later
  • the arrangement management process which deletes the display of the order information corresponding to the menu item from a display is performed.
  • the application terminal 2 is configured as a portable device installed in each seat 20 in the store 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the application terminal 2 includes a touch panel unit 11, a wireless LAN adapter 12, an infrared light receiving unit 13, a short-range communication unit 14, and a control unit 15.
  • the touch panel unit 11 is a well-known unit including a display panel 18 and an input panel 19.
  • the display panel 18 is composed of, for example, a thin liquid crystal display or organic EL display of A4 or B5 size, and will be described later in detail, but food and drink (beer, snacks, set meals) as menu items provided at the store 10 Etc.) and various images necessary for realizing various functions convenient for the user are displayed.
  • the input panel 19 is an apparatus that is integrally provided on the surface of the display panel 18 and inputs touch operations at locations corresponding to various display images.
  • any of known methods such as a matrix switch method, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a capacitance method may be adopted. .
  • the wireless LAN adapter 12 is a device for connecting the application terminal 2 to the Internet network 30 via the wireless LAN router 9 and for the application terminal 2 to perform wireless communication with other terminals 5 and the PC 7 in the store 10. Yes, it is configured such that a variety of information transmitted from the application terminal 2 is added with a terminal ID assigned in advance for each terminal 2 and transmitted.
  • the infrared light receiver 13 is a well-known device that receives infrared light, and is configured to receive various signals transmitted by infrared light from the remote control device 3 and the mobile phone 6.
  • the short-range communication unit 14 is a well-known communication controller for performing wireless communication in accordance with a protocol such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example, and within a distance of about several meters to several tens of meters, for example,
  • the mobile phone 6 is configured to receive various signals transmitted by radio waves in a specific frequency band.
  • the control unit 15 is composed mainly of a known microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, flash memory, I / O, a bus line connecting these, and a hard disk.
  • the CPU executes application processing (to be described later) using the RAM as a work area based on a program stored in a ROM or flash memory, and displays various images (displayed on the touch panel unit 11) on the hard disk.
  • a template in which an option image 90 to be described later) and a remote controller ID and an identification ID to be described later are associated in advance are stored in advance.
  • control unit 15 slides from the start point to the end point of a drag-and-drop operation on the touch panel unit 11 (operation to release after touching and dragging with a finger or a protrusion 24 described later).
  • a user operation reading process for reading a route based on an input from the input panel 19 is also performed.
  • the remote control device 3 has a standard type that is simply formed in a plate shape and has a confirmation button 21 and a cancel button 22 (see FIG. 2B) as two input buttons mounted on the surface, and two on the surface of the above-mentioned plate key.
  • a special type in which a confirmation button 21 and a cancel button 22 as input buttons are additionally mounted is prepared.
  • the remote control device 3 of the present embodiment includes at least an infrared light emitting unit 23 and a control unit 25, and a pen-shaped small-sized end on one side of the surface where the infrared light emitting unit 23 is located.
  • the protrusion 24 is provided, and the touch panel 11 of the application terminal 2 can be operated using the protrusion 24 instead of the user touching with a finger.
  • the remote control ID corresponding to the identification ID for identifying the user is described in large letters on the surface so that it can be easily understood.
  • the remote control ID is used as a number tag for a clog box.
  • the infrared light emitting unit 23 is a known device that emits infrared light, and is configured to transmit the signal generated by the control unit 25 on the infrared light to the outside.
  • the standard type remote control device 3 may be provided so as to be lent to a customer by a store clerk of the store 10, and may be configured to include a short-range communication unit (not shown) in addition to the infrared light emitting unit 23. .
  • the control unit 25 displays an operation signal that associates the operation content corresponding to the pressed button with the identification ID assigned to each remote control device 3. Configured to generate.
  • the operation signal refers to either a confirmation signal corresponding to pressing of the confirmation button 21 or a cancellation signal corresponding to pressing of the cancel button 22.
  • the basic configuration of the remote control device 3 is a simple configuration in which operation signals respectively corresponding to the two input buttons are transmitted. Therefore, the remote control device 3 can be manufactured at a relatively low cost, and the order management system 1 Is designed to minimize the additional costs associated with.
  • the management server 4 is a management device that manages various information (including at least order contents) regarding a plurality of stores 10, a plurality of seats 20 in each store 10, a terminal operation of a customer, a terminal operation of a clerk, and the like. It is configured. Specifically, the management server 4 includes a network I / F 31, a database unit 32, a timing device 33, and a control unit 35, as shown in FIG. 3A.
  • the network I / F 31 is a device for connecting the management server 4 to the Internet network 30 and communicating with various devices connected to the Internet network 30.
  • the control unit 35 is configured around a known microcomputer and a hard disk.
  • the database unit 32 is a storage device that accumulates various types of information received via the network I / F 31.
  • the timing device 33 is a device for associating various types of information received from an external device via the network I / F 31 with the reception time.
  • the database unit 32 in addition to the inventory status (for example, the remaining number of each menu item) for each store 10 (that is, for each store ID), various information (for example, for each terminal ID) (for example, for each terminal ID) Number of customers, staying time, order contents, etc.) and primary data representing various information for each remote control device 3 (that is, for each identification ID) (for example, information associating remote control IDs with order contents) in time series. Is done.
  • Various images to be displayed on the touch panel unit 11 of the application terminal 2 are displayed on the hard disk of the control unit 35.
  • item information representing the fee (payment price) and intake calories for each menu item is stored in advance.
  • These images are displayed in several languages other than Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, etc.), and a number of images for foreign languages corresponding to the language are also prepared. Yes.
  • control part 35 updates the content memorize
  • Database processing is performed such that secondary data (hereinafter referred to as “database information”) that can be referred to is created and transmitted to the PCs 7 and 8 and the terminal 5 connected to the Internet network 30.
  • control unit 35 (CPU) receives a predetermined download request from the mobile phone 6 via the network I / F 31, the control unit 35 (CPU) transmits the above-described remote control application to the mobile phone 6 via the network I / F 31.
  • a predetermined transmission request is received from the mobile phone 6 that is activating the remote control application, an application service process is performed in which an identification ID prepared in advance separately from the remote control device 3 is transmitted to the mobile phone 6.
  • control unit 35 stores the identification ID and the order details for each store 10 on the basis of various information received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31 and stored in the database unit 32.
  • the server process (described later) is executed to update the primary data being stored, extract various images and various information stored in the hard disk, and transmit them to the application terminal.
  • the cash register terminal 5 is installed, for example, in the vicinity of an entrance / exit in the store 10, and as shown in FIG. In addition, a thermal printer 47 is provided.
  • the display 41 is a device for displaying various types of information, and is configured by two display panels (touch panels) so that both the store clerk and the customer can visually recognize the information.
  • the wireless LAN adapter 42 is a device for connecting the cashier terminal 5 to the Internet network 30 via the wireless LAN router 9 and for the cashier terminal 5 to perform wireless communication with other terminals 2 and the PC 7 in the store 10. is there.
  • the infrared light receiving unit 43 and the short-range communication unit 44 have the same configuration as that included in the application terminal 2.
  • the operation key 46 includes a plurality of buttons that accept user input operations.
  • the thermal printer 47 is a device for printing a recording sheet and issuing a receipt or the like.
  • the control unit 45 is configured around a known microcomputer, hard disk, and the like, and executes a registration process to be described later.
  • the vacant seat information of the seat 20 various images for managing payment information (to be described later, such as a standby image 66 and a settlement image 77), a remote control ID, and an identification ID correspond to the hard disk of the control unit 45 in advance.
  • the attached map is stored.
  • the head office PC 8 is a well-known personal computer as a terminal installed in a head office that manages a plurality of stores 10, and as shown in FIG. 3C, a network I / F 51, a display 52, an operation input section 53, and a control section 55 is comprised.
  • the operation input unit 53 is mainly configured with a mouse and a keyboard for accepting user input operations.
  • the control unit 55 is configured around a well-known microcomputer, hard disk, and the like. Upon receiving a predetermined password via the operation input unit 53, the control unit 55 receives the database information from the management server 4 via the network I / F 51. Various types of information processing are executed for acquiring and displaying the information on the display 52 and updating the inventory information indicating the inventory status for each store 10 (for each store ID). Such various types of information processing may be defined so that it can be executed not only in the head office PC but also in the store PC 7 and the cash register terminal 5.
  • a remote control acceptance image 70 (see FIG. 5A) for accepting a remote operation for the menu item 62 based on the selection information is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the remote control acceptance image 70 Is displayed on the display panel 18 for a predetermined display time. Then, while displaying the remote control acceptance image 70 on the display panel 18, the order contents for each identification ID based on the operation signal received from the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 via the infrared light receiving unit 13 or the short-range communication unit 14. Are counted.
  • each identification ID addition / subtraction is performed with the number of receptions of the confirmation signal within the display time of the remote control acceptance image 70 as plus and the number of receptions of the cancellation signal as minus, and each identification ID is associated with the order contents and the number thereof.
  • the attached order information is transmitted to the management server 4 and the store PC 7 via the wireless LAN adapter 12.
  • the identification ID included in the operation signal is an identification ID associated with the application terminal 2 in advance based on pairing information described later. The operation signal is allowed to be received only when it matches.
  • the management server 4 displays a confirmed image 75 (see FIG. 5B) in which the menu item 62 confirmed based on the order information, the order contents, the number of the order contents, and the remote control ID are associated with each other from the management server 4.
  • the confirmed image 75 is displayed on the display panel 18.
  • a touch operation is input via the input panel 19 for the arrival key 71 for notifying each menu item 62 of arrival at the seat 20, the menu item 62 notified by the touch operation is displayed.
  • the arrival information to be represented is transmitted to the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12.
  • the cancel key 64 of each menu item 62 is displayed in the confirmed image 75 for a certain time after the confirmed image 75 is received from the management server 4, and the cancel key 64 is displayed during this display. Is touched, the selection information corresponding to the cancel key 64 is transmitted.
  • An arrival image 80 (see FIG. 6A) in which the menu item 62 already arranged based on the above arrival information, the order contents, the number of the order contents, and the remote control ID are associated is wirelessly transmitted from the management server 4.
  • the arrival image 80 is displayed on the display panel.
  • a status image 85 (see FIG. 6B) representing the order status corresponding to the identification ID based on the user request is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the status image 85 is displayed on the display panel. 18 is displayed.
  • image 85 for the identification ID (remote control ID) based on the above-described user request, in addition to all the order contents and the payment price, the calorie intake corresponding to the order contents is displayed.
  • the payment price for each remote control ID is used based on the settlement information, using the model stored in the hard disk of the control unit 15. Is displayed on the display panel 18 as an option image 90 (see FIG. 7A).
  • the stacked bar graph 91 displays a plurality of rectangular configuration blocks 92 having a width corresponding to the payment price for each remote control ID, and displays the remote control ID (number tag) and each individual block in each configuration block 92.
  • the payment price (amount) is displayed in association with it.
  • each remote control ID is changed based on the change in the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph 91 accompanying the movement of each boundary line 93 (that is, the width of each component block 92 during or after movement). Is recalculated and displayed on the display panel 18 (see FIG. 7B). Although illustration is omitted, when a touch operation is input via the input panel 19 for the equal key 94 while the option image 90 is displayed on the display panel 18, the component ratio of the stacked bar graph 91 is equally divided.
  • the payment amount for each remote control ID is recalculated and displayed on the display panel 18 so as to equally divide the payment amount (total amount) of the entire group constituted by a plurality of remote control IDs. .
  • the payment information (information indicating the payment price corresponding to each identification ID) is stored in, for example, a flash memory in the microcomputer. .
  • a standby image 66 (see FIG. 8A) for adjusting the fee is displayed on the display 41.
  • the confirmation signal is received via the infrared light receiving unit 43 or the short-range communication unit 44, the confirmation signal is changed from the payment information stored in the flash memory.
  • a payment price corresponding to the included identification ID is extracted, and based on the extraction result, a settlement image 77 representing the remote control ID and payment price of the user who owns the remote control device or mobile phone (see FIG. 8B).
  • the settlement image 77 includes a selection key 78 for selecting a payment method. When the selection key 78 is touched by a user, various images are displayed based on the operation input.
  • server processing executed by the control unit 35 of the management server 4 will be described. Specifically, in the server process, as shown in FIG. 9, the following processes (1) to (8) are mainly executed.
  • the arrival information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the arrival information is stored in the database unit 32, and the order item has been received for the menu item 62 indicated by the arrival information.
  • the arrival image 80 (see FIG. 6A) is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31.
  • a user first stores a shoe in a clog box near the entrance of the store 10 and locks it when entering the store, or by renting it from a store clerk, so that the remote control device 3 Can be possessed.
  • the mobile phone 6 can be used as the remote control device 3 by starting the remote control application on the mobile phone 6 owned by itself and acquiring the identification ID from the management server 4.
  • the store clerk performs a selection operation (key operation) of the vacant seat 20 from the vacant seat information displayed on the cash register terminal 5 to guide the customer.
  • the category item 61 is displayed. Is displayed, and a desired menu item 62 (food or drink) is selected from the sub-image 65.
  • the user can hold the application terminal with one hand and perform a touch operation using the protrusion 24 provided on the remote control device 3 with the other hand.
  • a remote control acceptance image 70 corresponding to the menu item 62 is displayed for a certain period of time.
  • a remote operation from the telephone 6, that is, a confirmation operation for confirming the menu item 62 as the order content or a cancel operation for canceling the menu item 62 from the order content is performed.
  • the user who has performed the touch operation on the menu item 62 using the protrusion 24 provided on the remote control device 3 presses the confirm button 21 (or the cancel button 22) without holding the remote control device 3, thereby A confirmation operation (or cancellation operation) can be performed.
  • the user can cancel the order contents by calling the remote control acceptance image 70 from the sub-image 65 again and performing a cancel operation within a predetermined time even if the confirmation operation is once performed. If the user is a member of a group customer, one of the users selects the menu item 62 by touch operation and the remote control acceptance image 70 is displayed. If you want to confirm or cancel the order, you can also use the remote control.
  • the user after confirming the contents of the order, the user owns it while displaying the confirmed image 75 or arrival image 80 on the application terminal 2 (other images can be displayed other than the remote control acceptance image 70).
  • the confirmation operation is performed with the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6, it is possible to know the calorie intake, the charge, etc. regarding the confirmed order contents.
  • an option image 90 representing the payment price for each remote control ID in the form of a stacked graph is displayed. Therefore, for example, if the user is a member of a group customer, it is possible to intuitively visually recognize its own payment price and the payment ratio in the entire group.
  • the user touches and slides the component block 92 corresponding to his / her remote controller ID in the option image 90, thereby performing the operation in the entire group. It can be easily adjusted while considering the payment ratio.
  • the customer displays a standby image 66 that prompts a confirmation operation to be performed on the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 at the cash register terminal 5.
  • the confirmation operation is performed according to the display guidance, the user who has performed the operation is notified. Since the settlement image 77 representing the corresponding remote control ID and the payment fee is displayed, it is possible to smartly pay one by one by performing settlement according to the display.
  • the menu item (order content) corresponding to the touch operation on the application terminal 2 and the customer who confirmed the order content are displayed by the remote control ID. Since they can be linked, various convenient functions can be realized without handling personal information.
  • the management server 4 since the management server 4 centrally manages the order contents in the plurality of stores 10, it is not always necessary to install a management device in each store 10, so that the cost is reduced accordingly. Can do.
  • the payment ratio can be adjusted by a simple operation on the application terminal 2, or a plate key for storing shoes in a shoe rack can be used as the remote control device 3. Since it is possible, it is possible to provide users with unique and convenient functions that are not available in other facilities.
  • the remote control device 3 since the projection 25 is provided on the surface on which the infrared light emitting unit 23 of the remote control device 3 is located, the remote control device 3 is the same as when the user performs a button operation (remote control operation). The user can perform a touch operation on the application terminal 2 using the protrusion 25 while gripping.
  • the remote control device 3 does not have to be released from the hand or moved. Since the touch operation and the remote control operation can be performed while 3 is directed in substantially the same direction with respect to the application terminal 2, the operability is excellent and it is very convenient.
  • the management server 4 centrally manages the order contents at the plurality of stores 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order contents at one store 10 are not limited to this. It may be constructed to manage. Further, instead of the management server 4, at least one of the store PC 7 and the cash register terminal 5 may be configured to manage the order contents in the store 10. Furthermore, instead of the management server 4, the application terminal 2 determines the identification ID received from the remote control device 3 (or mobile phone 6) by the user who owns the remote control device 3 (or mobile phone 6). The order contents that have been placed may be managed in association with each other.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. It may be stored in advance.
  • the application terminal 2 may perform a process of extracting and displaying various images stored in the terminal 2 in advance.
  • some remote control devices 3 are configured to be used as keys for storing the shoes of the user, but are not limited to this. It may be configured to be used as a key for storing at least one of a user's shoes, an umbrella, a jacket, a valuable item, and the like.
  • the order management system 1 of the above embodiment is configured such that the application terminal 2 provided in each seat 20 in the store 10 accepts a confirmation operation from the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6.
  • the terminal 2 is not limited to the terminal 2 and may be any terminal that has a touch panel unit and displays menu items corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as order contents.
  • a well-known handy terminal 29 used for a store clerk to receive an order from a customer in the store 10 may be used.
  • the handy terminal 29 is configured to be communicable with the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6, and the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input to the touch panel by the store clerk is displayed as the order contents and used. What is necessary is just to comprise so that confirmation operation by a customer may be received.
  • the handy terminal 29 displays the order details on the display screen of the own device 6. Good.
  • the order management system 1 configured in this way, for the customer of the store 10, the menu item received by the handy terminal at the time of ordering can be confirmed on the display screen of the mobile phone 6, so that the store clerk can accept the order. There is no need to verbally confirm the details of the order later with the customer, and both the customer and the store clerk are freed from this troublesome confirmation, which is very convenient.
  • the order information may be transmitted to, for example, the management server 4 in association with a seat ID preset for each seat 20.
  • the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 is configured to perform remote operation (that is, transmit a remote signal) to the application terminal 2 by infrared communication or short-range wireless communication.
  • remote operation that is, transmit a remote signal
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a wireless LAN adapter may be provided and a remote signal may be transmitted via the wireless LAN router 9.
  • the mobile phone 6 owned by the customer is used as a remote control device.
  • a mobile phone such as a PHS lent to the customer at the store 10 (smartphone is also possible).
  • a remote control device May be used as a remote control device.
  • order management system 1 of the said embodiment is applied to the restaurant, it is not limited to this,
  • a user selects goods and services generally, such as a complex hot spring facility, a karaoke box, etc.
  • the present invention may be applied to various facilities having an ordering form.

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An application terminal is a terminal arranged in a facility, and is provided with a touch panel unit configured by a display panel for displaying menu items provided by the facility, and an input panel arranged on the surface of the display panel so as to input a touch operation of a portion corresponding to a menu item. In the application terminal, a settlement receiving means receives a settlement operation for settling the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input through the touch panel unit as an order content, and an order management means manages the order content on the basis of the settlement operation received by the settlement receiving means. With this structure, the settlement operation is one of remote operations from remote control devices respectively assigned with identification IDs for identifying users of the facility, and the order management means associates the identification ID received from the remote control device with the order content settled by the user who possesses the remote control device.

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アプリケーション端末および注文管理システムApplication terminal and order management system
 本発明は、施設における利用客の端末操作によって入力された注文内容をその利用客に結びつけることが可能なアプリケーション端末および注文管理システムに関する。 The present invention relates to an application terminal and an order management system capable of associating an order content input by a user's terminal operation at a facility with the user.
 従来、飲食店等の施設において例えば各座席テーブルにメニューの閲覧や飲食物の注文をタッチ操作により行うことが可能なアプリケーション端末を設置し、施設の利用客によるタッチ操作に対応する飲食物を、その操作が入力された端末に対応する座席テーブルに配膳する注文管理システムが知られている。 Conventionally, in facilities such as restaurants, for example, in each seat table, an application terminal that can perform menu browsing and food order by touch operation is installed, and food and drink corresponding to touch operation by customers of the facility are installed. An order management system that distributes to a seating table corresponding to a terminal to which the operation is input is known.
 また、この注文管理システムでは、周知の指静脈認証技術を利用して、タッチ操作を行う利用客の指静脈認証情報を取得するようにアプリケーション端末を構成し、その指静脈認証情報を介して注文内容と利用客とを結びつけることにより、注文された飲食物を注文した利用客に配膳したり、注文内容に応じて利用客のポイントを自動更新したりすることが提案されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。 Further, in this order management system, an application terminal is configured to acquire finger vein authentication information of a customer who performs a touch operation using a known finger vein authentication technology, and an order is made via the finger vein authentication information. It has been proposed to distribute the ordered food and drink to the customer who ordered the food and drink and automatically update the user's points according to the order content (for example, patents) Reference 1).
特開2007-148642号公報JP 2007-148642 A
 しかし、従来の注文管理システムでは、施設側が注文内容と利用客とを結びつけるために指静脈認証情報という利用客の個人情報を取り扱う必要があり、このような個人情報が漏洩してしまうリスクを完全には排除できないことから、たとえ便利な機能であっても利用客に安心して使用してもらえない可能性があった。これにより、客離れを引き起こしかねないという問題があった。 However, in the conventional order management system, it is necessary for the facility side to handle the customer's personal information called finger vein authentication information in order to connect the order contents and the customer, and the risk of leakage of such personal information is completely eliminated. However, even if it is a convenient function, there is a possibility that the user cannot use it with peace of mind. As a result, there was a problem that could cause customers to leave.
 また、従来の注文管理システムでは、アプリケーション端末に指静脈認証を行うための装置構成を付加する必要があり、このような装置構成が比較的高価であることから、導入コストが嵩むおそれがあり、かえって経営のマイナス要因になりかねないという問題があった。 Further, in the conventional order management system, it is necessary to add a device configuration for performing finger vein authentication to the application terminal, and since such a device configuration is relatively expensive, there is a possibility that the introduction cost increases. On the contrary, there was a problem that could be a negative factor of management.
 本発明は、上記問題点を解決するために、簡易な構成によって安心かつ便利に、施設の利用客に注文(使用)してもらうことが可能なアプリケーション端末および注文管理システムを提供することを目的とする。 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an application terminal and an order management system that can be ordered (used) by a facility user in a safe and convenient manner with a simple configuration. And
 上記目的を達成するためになされた発明である第1局面のアプリケーション端末は、施設内に設けられる(つまり、施設内で使用される)端末であって、その施設によって提供されるメニュー項目を表示する表示パネルと、その表示パネルの表面に配設されてメニュー項目に対応する箇所のタッチ操作を入力するための入力パネルとからなるタッチパネル部を備えている。なお、メニュー項目とは、施設によって提供される役務や商品などを表し、例えば施設が飲食店であれば飲食物などを表し、複合温泉施設であれば露天風呂や岩盤浴の利用サービスなどを表す。 An application terminal according to a first aspect, which is an invention made to achieve the above object, is a terminal provided in a facility (that is, used in the facility), and displays menu items provided by the facility. A touch panel unit including a display panel to be input and an input panel that is provided on the surface of the display panel to input a touch operation at a location corresponding to the menu item. The menu item represents services or products provided by the facility. For example, if the facility is a restaurant, it represents food or drink, and if it is a complex hot spring facility, it represents an open-air bath or bedrock bath service. .
 また、アプリケーション端末では、確定受付手段が、タッチパネル部にて入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として、その注文内容を確定するための確定操作を受け付け、注文管理手段が、確定受付手段にて受け付けた確定操作に基づいてその注文内容を管理するように構成されている。 In the application terminal, the confirmation accepting means accepts a confirmation operation for confirming the order contents with the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as the order contents, and the order management means accepts the confirmation The contents of the order are managed based on the confirmation operation accepted by the means.
 本発明では、このような構成において、施設の利用客を識別するための識別IDが個々に割り当てられたリモコン装置からの遠隔操作の一つを上記の確定操作とし、注文管理手段が、リモコン装置から受信する識別IDと、このリモコン装置を所持する利用客により確定された注文内容との対応づけを行うように構成した。 In the present invention, in such a configuration, one of the remote operations from the remote control device to which the identification ID for identifying the customer of the facility is individually assigned is set as the confirmation operation, and the order management means includes the remote control device. The identification ID received from the user is associated with the order content determined by the customer who owns the remote control device.
 つまり、このように構成されたアプリケーション端末では、タッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目(注文内容)と、その注文内容を確定した利用客とを、リモコン装置の識別IDによって結びつけることが可能となる。これにより、例えば施設が飲食店であれば、注文された飲食物について、該当するリモコン装置を所持している利用客に配膳することが可能になり、複合温泉施設であれば、注文された利用サービスについて、該当するリモコン装置を所持している利用客に提供することが可能になる。 That is, in the application terminal configured as described above, the menu item (order content) corresponding to the touch operation and the customer who confirmed the order content can be linked by the identification ID of the remote control device. Thereby, for example, if the facility is a restaurant, it becomes possible to serve the ordered food and drink to users who have the corresponding remote control device. The service can be provided to the user who owns the corresponding remote control device.
 よって、利用客にとっては、例えば自身によるタッチ操作で注文内容を選択し、リモコン操作で注文内容を確定するだけで、所望する飲食物や利用サービスの提供を受けることができるので、たいへん便利である。また特に、利用客が複数人からなるグループ客の一員であれば、そのうちの一人によるタッチ操作で注文内容を選択し、選択した注文内容についての複数のメンバーからの注文を一括する使用方法も可能であり、グループ客の全員が必ずしもアプリケーション端末を操作せずに済むので、たいへん便利である。なお、タッチ操作による注文内容の選択については、施設側の役務や商品などの提供者(例えば店員)が行ってもよく、利用客が注文内容の確認だけを行う使用方法も可能である。 Therefore, it is very convenient for the customer to receive the desired food and drink and use service simply by selecting the order content by touch operation by himself and confirming the order content by remote control operation, for example. . In particular, if the customer is a member of a group customer consisting of multiple users, it is possible to select the order details by touching one of them, and use the selected order details from multiple members at once. In addition, since all the group customers do not necessarily have to operate the application terminal, it is very convenient. The selection of the order contents by the touch operation may be performed by a provider (for example, a store clerk) of the service or product on the facility side, or a usage method in which the user only confirms the order contents is possible.
 また、本発明の構成によれば、アプリケーション端末を遠隔操作することが可能なリモコン装置を用意するだけでよく、導入コストを抑えることができる。この理由としては、タッチ操作で指静脈認証を行うためにアプリケーション端末に組み込む装置やアプリケーション端末自体に比べて、一般的にリモコン装置が安価に製造可能であり、さらには他の用途を有する既存の通信端末をリモコン装置として利用することもできるからである。 Further, according to the configuration of the present invention, it is only necessary to prepare a remote control device capable of remotely operating the application terminal, and the introduction cost can be suppressed. The reason for this is that a remote control device can generally be manufactured at a lower cost than a device incorporated in an application terminal for performing finger vein authentication by a touch operation or the application terminal itself, and further, an existing application having other uses. This is because the communication terminal can also be used as a remote control device.
 しかも、本発明の構成によれば、施設側が注文内容と利用客とを結びつけるためにリモコンの識別IDを用いるだけでよく、利用客の個人情報をいっさい取り扱わずに済むことから、利用客に安心して注文してもらうことができる。 In addition, according to the configuration of the present invention, the facility side only needs to use the remote control identification ID to connect the order contents and the customer, and it is not necessary to handle the personal information of the customer. You can order with heart.
 以上のように、本発明のアプリケーション端末によれば、簡易な構成によって安心かつ便利に、施設の利用客に注文してもらうことができる。
 また、上記目的を達成するための発明である第2局面の注文管理システムでは、施設に設けられたアプリケーション端末が、上記のタッチパネル部を有し、そのタッチパネル部にて入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として、その注文内容を確定するための確定操作を受け付ける。そして、管理用装置が、アプリケーション端末にて受け付けた確定操作に基づいてその注文内容を管理するように構成されている。
As described above, according to the application terminal of the present invention, it is possible to have a customer of a facility place an order safely and conveniently with a simple configuration.
Further, in the order management system of the second aspect, which is an invention for achieving the above object, the application terminal provided in the facility has the above touch panel unit, and corresponds to a touch operation input at the touch panel unit. With the menu item to be ordered as an order content, a confirmation operation for confirming the order content is accepted. Then, the management device is configured to manage the contents of the order based on the confirmation operation received at the application terminal.
 本発明では、このような構成において、施設の利用客を識別するための識別IDが個々に割り当てられたリモコン装置を備える。そして、アプリケーション端末に対するリモコン装置からの遠隔操作の一つを上記の確定操作とし、アプリケーション端末が、リモコン装置から受信する識別IDと、このリモコン装置を所持する利用客により確定された注文内容とを対応づけた情報を、管理用装置に送信するように構成した。 In the present invention, in such a configuration, a remote control device to which an identification ID for identifying a customer of a facility is individually assigned is provided. Then, one of the remote operations from the remote control device to the application terminal is set as the confirmation operation, and the identification ID received by the application terminal from the remote control device and the order contents confirmed by the user who owns the remote control device are The associated information is transmitted to the management device.
 つまり、このように構成された注文管理システムでは、管理用装置がアプリケーション端末から受信した情報に基づいて、施設側が注文内容と利用客とをリモコンの識別IDを介して結びつけることが可能となり、本願発明の第1局面のアプリケーション端末と同様の効果が得られる。 That is, in the order management system configured as described above, the facility side can link the order contents and the customer via the identification ID of the remote controller based on the information received from the application terminal by the management device. The same effect as the application terminal of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained.
 また、本発明の構成によれば、本願発明の第1局面と比較してアプリケーション端末が注文内容を管理する必要がない分、この端末の処理負担や記憶容量を軽減することができる。 In addition, according to the configuration of the present invention, compared with the first aspect of the present invention, the processing load and storage capacity of this terminal can be reduced because the application terminal does not need to manage the order contents.
 したがって、本発明の注文管理システムによれば、簡易な構成によって安心かつ便利に、施設の利用客に使用してもらうことができ、しかもアプリケーション端末にかかるコストを比較的抑えることができる。また、コストをより抑えることが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、管理用装置について、複数の施設における注文内容を管理することが可能にインターネット上のサーバとして構成するとよい。 Therefore, according to the order management system of the present invention, the user of the facility can use it safely and conveniently with a simple configuration, and the cost for the application terminal can be relatively suppressed. In addition, when it is intended to provide an order management system capable of further reducing costs, the management device may be configured as a server on the Internet so that the order contents at a plurality of facilities can be managed.
 なお、以下では、具体的にイメージしやすいように、上記の識別IDのことをリモコンIDとも表記するが、この識別IDとリモコンIDとは必ずしも同じIDでなくてもよく、少なくとも両者が対応づけられていればよい。 In the following, the identification ID is also referred to as a remote control ID so that it can be easily imagined. However, the identification ID and the remote control ID are not necessarily the same ID, and at least the two are associated with each other. It only has to be done.
 さらに、本発明では、コストをより抑制しつつ利用客の増加を見込むことが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。
 即ち、本願発明の第3局面において、アプリケーション端末は、タッチ操作を介してメニュー項目が選択されると、その注文内容を示すと共に上記の確定操作またはその注文内容を取り消すための取消操作のいずれかを受け付けるためのリモコン受付画像をタッチパネル部に表示する。そして、リモコン装置については、遠隔操作を確定操作または取消操作のいずれかに限り行うように構成する。
Furthermore, in the present invention, when it is intended to provide an order management system capable of expecting an increase in customers while further reducing costs, the following configuration is preferable.
That is, in the third aspect of the present invention, when a menu item is selected through a touch operation, the application terminal indicates either the order content and the confirmation operation or the cancel operation for canceling the order content. A remote control acceptance image for accepting is displayed on the touch panel unit. The remote control device is configured to perform the remote operation only for the confirmation operation or the cancellation operation.
 このような構成によれば、リモコン装置について、例えば二つの入力ボタンにそれぞれ対応する信号(但し識別IDを含む信号)を送信可能に構成した装置を製造すればよいので、リモコン装置にかかる製造コストを抑制することができる。 According to such a configuration, for the remote control device, for example, it is only necessary to manufacture a device configured to be able to transmit a signal corresponding to each of the two input buttons (however, a signal including an identification ID). Can be suppressed.
 また、本願発明の第3局面の構成によれば、リモコン装置の機能を絞り込んだことにより、老若男女を問わず簡易な操作で注文内容を確定(または取消)できるので、幅広い層の利用客に利用してもらうことができる。 In addition, according to the configuration of the third aspect of the present invention, by narrowing down the functions of the remote control device, the contents of the order can be confirmed (or canceled) with a simple operation regardless of gender, so it can be used by a wide range of customers. You can use it.
 したがって、本願発明の第3局面の注文管理システムによれば、コストをより抑制しつつ利用客の増加を見込むことができる。
 さらに、グループ客で一つのアプリケーション端末を使用する場合に、グループ客のうちの一人が他のメンバーの注文内容をいちいち伺う必要がないように、煩わしさを排除することが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。
Therefore, according to the order management system of the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to anticipate an increase in the number of customers while further reducing costs.
Furthermore, when using one application terminal for group customers, there is an order management system that can eliminate annoyance so that one of the group customers does not need to ask each other about the order contents of other members. When it aims at providing, it is good to comprise as follows.
 即ち、本願発明の第4局面では、アプリケーション端末が、リモコン受付画像を表示する時間として予め設定された表示時間内に受け付けた全ての確定操作について、その受付回数と識別IDとを対応づけた注文情報を管理用装置に送信し、管理用装置が、アプリケーション端末から受信した注文情報に基づいて、識別ID毎に注文内容を記憶するように構成する。 That is, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the order in which the application terminal associates the number of receptions with the identification ID for all confirmation operations received within the display time set in advance as the time for displaying the remote control received image. The information is transmitted to the management device, and the management device is configured to store the order contents for each identification ID based on the order information received from the application terminal.
 このような構成によれば、グループ客の各人がリモコン装置を所持していることによって、そのうちの一人がタッチ操作で注文内容を選択してリモコン操作で注文内容を確定しようとする際に、リモコン受付画像が表示されている間、その注文内容が所望する内容であれば、他のメンバーもリモコン操作で同じ注文内容を確定することができる。 According to such a configuration, when each of the group customers has a remote control device, when one of them selects the order content by touch operation and tries to confirm the order content by remote control operation, While the remote control acceptance image is displayed, if the order contents are desired contents, other members can confirm the same order contents by remote control operation.
 これにより、グループ客の全員が必ずしもアプリケーション端末を操作せずに済み、なお且つ、グループ客の全員がアプリケーション端末に表示される画像を見ることが可能な状況であれば、グループ客の誰かが他のメンバーの注文内容を伺わなければならない煩わしさからも解放されるので、たいへん便利である。 As a result, if all the group customers do not necessarily have to operate the application terminal, and if all the group customers can see the image displayed on the application terminal, someone in the group customer can It is very convenient because you are freed from the hassle of having to ask about the order contents of the members.
 また、本発明では、リモコンIDと注文内容とを対応づけて管理するので、グループ客における各人の注文内容に対する支払代金を個別に計算することができるが、グループ全体のうち自分がどの程度の支払をすることになるかを直感的に知得することが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。 In the present invention, since the remote control ID and the order contents are managed in association with each other, it is possible to individually calculate the payment price for each person's order contents in the group customer. When the purpose is to provide an order management system capable of intuitively knowing whether payment is to be made, the following configuration is preferable.
 即ち、本願発明の第5局面では、管理用装置が、注文内容に対する支払代金を識別ID毎に計算した精算情報を、複数の識別IDによって構成されるグループに対応するアプリケーション端末に送信し、アプリケーション端末が、管理用装置から受信した精算情報に基づいて、識別ID毎の支払代金を積層棒グラフの態様でタッチパネル部に表示するように構成する。なお、補足しておくと、管理用装置は、例えば複数の識別IDの受信先が同じアプリケーション端末であれば、これらの識別IDが同じグループに属しているものとして扱えばよい。 That is, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the management device transmits settlement information obtained by calculating the payment amount for the order contents for each identification ID to an application terminal corresponding to a group constituted by a plurality of identification IDs. The terminal is configured to display the payment price for each identification ID on the touch panel unit in the form of a stacked bar graph based on the settlement information received from the management device. In addition, for example, if the receiving device receives a plurality of identification IDs, for example, the management device may treat these identification IDs as belonging to the same group.
 このような構成によれば、グループ全体の支払代金(合計金額)が個々のリモコンIDに対応する支払代金によって積層表示されるので、単にテキストで表示したり他のグラフの態様で表示したりする場合と比較して、利用客にとってはグループ全体に占める個々の支払代金を直感的に知得することができ、社交上たいへん便利である。 According to such a configuration, the payment amount (total amount) of the entire group is displayed in a stacked manner by the payment amount corresponding to each remote control ID, so that it is simply displayed in text or in another graph form. Compared to the case, it is possible for the customer to intuitively know the individual payment amount in the entire group, which is very convenient in socializing.
 さらには、グループ全体に占める個々の支払代金を簡易に調整することが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。
 即ち、本願発明の第6局面において、上記の積層グラフが、識別ID毎の支払代金に対応する幅を有する矩形状の複数の構成ブロックを積層して表示され、アプリケーション端末は、タッチパネル部に対するドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作(例えば指でタッチしてドラッグした後に指をリリースする操作)の始点から終点までの経路を読み取る。そして、アプリケーション端末が、各構成ブロックにおける境界線を上記のドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作の終点まで移動表示すると共に、その境界線の移動に伴う積層棒グラフの構成比の変化に基づいて、識別ID毎の支払代金を再計算してタッチパネル部に表示するように構成する。
Furthermore, when it aims at providing the order management system which can adjust easily each payment price which occupies for the whole group, it is good to comprise as follows.
That is, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the stacked graph is displayed by stacking a plurality of rectangular configuration blocks having a width corresponding to the payment price for each identification ID, and the application terminal is dragged to the touch panel unit. Read the path from the start point to the end point of an and drop operation (for example, an operation of releasing a finger after dragging by touching with a finger). Then, the application terminal moves and displays the boundary line in each component block to the end point of the above drag-and-drop operation, and for each identification ID based on the change in the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph accompanying the boundary line movement. The payment price is recalculated and displayed on the touch panel unit.
 このような構成によれば、簡易な操作によって積層棒グラフの構成比が変更され、グループ内における支払比率を調整した場合の個々の支払代金が自動的に表示されるので、グループ全体に占める個々の支払代金を簡易に調整することができ、しかも調整する行為自体の楽しさも加わり、利用客に気軽に使用してもらうことができる。例えばグループ客の各人の関係が上司と複数の部下で構成される場合、上司が合計金額と各人の支払比率とを直感的に知得しながら、さりげない操作で自分の支払比率を適度に引き上げることができ、たいへん使い勝手がよい。 According to such a configuration, the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph is changed by a simple operation, and the individual payment price when the payment ratio in the group is adjusted is automatically displayed. The payment price can be adjusted easily, and the enjoyment of the act of adjusting itself can be added, so that customers can easily use it. For example, when the relationship between each person in a group customer is composed of a boss and multiple subordinates, the boss knows the total amount and each person's payment ratio intuitively, and moderates his / her payment ratio through casual operations. It is easy to use.
 また、最終的に調整された個々の支払代金を効率よく精算することが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。
 即ち、本願発明の第7局面では、アプリケーション端末にて再計算された識別ID毎の支払代金を表す支払情報を、そのアプリケーション端末から受信するレジ端末を備え、このレジ端末が、リモコン装置からの遠隔操作により受信した識別IDに対応する支払代金を上記の支払情報から抽出するように構成する。なお、レジ端末については、アプリケーション端末から管理用装置を介して支払情報を受信してもよい。
Moreover, when it aims at providing the order management system which can settle | pay efficiently each payment price finally adjusted, it is good to comprise as follows.
That is, in the seventh aspect of the present invention, a cash register is provided that receives payment information representing the payment price for each identification ID recalculated by the application terminal from the application terminal. A payment price corresponding to the identification ID received by remote operation is extracted from the payment information. For the cash register terminal, payment information may be received from the application terminal via the management device.
 このような構成によれば、利用客および施設側の双方にとって、グループ客における個々の支払代金(または個々の注文内容)を事前に把握することなく、リモコンIDを介して利用客と支払代金とを自動的に結びつけることができるので、利用客にとっては精算時にまごつかずに済み、ひいては個々の支払代金を効率よく精算することができる。 According to such a configuration, for both the customer and the facility side, the customer and the payment price can be obtained via the remote control ID without grasping in advance the individual payment price (or individual order contents) of the group customer. Can be automatically linked, so that it is possible for the user to avoid being confused at the time of checkout, and as a result, the individual payment can be settled efficiently.
 ところで、リモコン装置については、利用客が所有する携帯電話機を利用してもよいが、電話番号やメールアドレスなどの個人情報は扱いたくないので、例えばブラウザ機能と共に赤外線通信機能(近距離無線通信機能でも可)を有する携帯電話機であれば、施設が運営するホームページ上から識別IDを取得するように構成し、この識別IDと操作内容(確定操作など)とを表す信号を送信するように構成してもよい。 By the way, as for the remote control device, a mobile phone owned by a user may be used, but personal information such as a telephone number and an e-mail address is not handled, so for example, an infrared communication function (short-range wireless communication function) together with a browser function. However, it is configured to obtain an identification ID from a homepage operated by the facility, and to transmit a signal indicating the identification ID and the operation content (such as a confirmation operation). May be.
 あるいは、施設内でリモコン装置(PHS等の携帯電話機も可)を利用客に貸し出すようにすれば、個人情報を扱わずに済む。さらに言えば、施設内で貸し出されるリモコン装置を他の用途としてより有効活用することが可能な注文管理システムを提供することを目的とした場合、以下のように構成するとよい。 Or, if the remote control device (PHS or other mobile phone is acceptable) is lent to the user in the facility, it is not necessary to handle personal information. Furthermore, when it aims at providing the order management system which can utilize the remote control apparatus lent out in a facility more effectively for other uses, it is good to comprise as follows.
 即ち、本願発明の第8局面において、リモコン装置は、施設内で貸し出される装置であり、その施設内において利用客の靴、傘、上着、貴重品の少なくとも一つを保管するための鍵として用いられるように構成する。 In other words, in the eighth aspect of the present invention, the remote control device is a device lent out in the facility, and as a key for storing at least one of the user's shoes, umbrella, jacket, valuables in the facility. Configure to be used.
 このような構成によれば、注文内容の確定や取消、支払代金の精算以外の他の用途として、施設内で貸し出されるリモコン装置をより有効活用することができる。さらに言えば、自分の所有物を保管している鍵をなくしてはいけないという心理作用が利用客に働くことが期待され、リモコン装置の紛失が軽減される効果を有する。 According to such a configuration, the remote control device lent out in the facility can be used more effectively as a use other than the confirmation and cancellation of the order contents and the payment settlement. Furthermore, it is expected that a psychological action of losing the key storing his property is expected to work for the user, and the loss of the remote control device is reduced.
本発明の実施形態における注文管理システムを説明するための構成図である。It is a block diagram for demonstrating the order management system in embodiment of this invention. アプリケーション端末、及び、リモコン装置をそれぞれ説明するための構成図である。It is a block diagram for demonstrating an application terminal and a remote control device, respectively. 管理用サーバ、レジ端末、及び、本部PCをそれぞれ説明するための構成図である。It is a block diagram for demonstrating a management server, a cash register terminal, and headquarters PC, respectively. アプリケーション端末にて表示されるメイン画像およびサブ画像をそれぞれ表すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing a main picture and a sub picture displayed on an application terminal, respectively. アプリケーション端末にて表示されるリモコン受付画像および確定画像をそれぞれ表すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing a remote control reception image and a confirmation image displayed on an application terminal. アプリケーション端末にて表示される到着画像および状況画像をそれぞれ表すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing the arrival image and situation image which are displayed with an application terminal, respectively. アプリケーション端末にて表示されるオプション画像の態様をそれぞれ表すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing the aspect of the option image displayed on an application terminal, respectively. レジ端末にて表示される待機画像および精算画像をそれぞれ表すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing each of the standby image displayed on a cash register terminal, and a payment image. 管理用サーバの制御部が実行するサーバ処理を説明するためのシーケンス図である。It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the server process which the control part of the management server performs. 他の実施形態における注文管理システムを説明するための構成図である。It is a block diagram for demonstrating the order management system in other embodiment.
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 以下に、本発明の実施形態を図面と共に説明する。
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 図1において、本実施形態の注文管理システム1は、施設としての飲食店(以下「店舗」という)10におけるユーザ操作によって入力された注文内容を施設の利用客に結びつけることにより、各種の利便性を利用客にもたらすためのシステムである。なお、ここでのユーザ操作とは、利用客によるリモコン操作と、利用客または施設の店員等によるタッチ操作とからなる操作を表す。
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In FIG. 1, the order management system 1 according to the present embodiment has various conveniences by linking order contents input by a user operation at a restaurant (hereinafter referred to as “store”) 10 as a facility to a customer of the facility. It is a system for bringing to customers. Here, the user operation represents an operation including a remote control operation by a user and a touch operation by a customer or a store clerk at a facility.
 また、本実施形態の店舗10については、具体的にイメージしやすいように和風居酒屋を想定して説明する。特に、店舗10の出入り口付近で靴を脱いで店舗10内の席につくいわゆるお座敷タイプの和風居酒屋を想定し、具体的には出入り口付近に利用客の靴を収納するための下駄箱が設置され、その下駄箱の前面には板状の鍵(以下「板鍵」という)を収容する部位(以下「収容部」という)が形成されている。 In addition, the store 10 of the present embodiment will be described assuming a Japanese-style izakaya so that it can be easily imagined. In particular, assuming a so-called tatami-style Japanese-style izakaya where you take off your shoes near the entrance of the store 10 and get seated in the store 10, a clog box is installed near the entrance to store your shoes. A portion (hereinafter referred to as “accommodating portion”) for accommodating a plate-like key (hereinafter referred to as “plate key”) is formed on the front surface of the shoebox.
 ちなみに、この下駄箱は、特定の板鍵が収容部から抜かれることによってロックがかかり、この板鍵が収容部に挿されることによってロックが解除される周知のものである。なお、板鍵については、底部の形状を収容部内に噛み合わせる方式や、表面に付したバーコードを収容部に読み取らせる方式、表面に付したリモコンボタンの押下信号を収容部に認識させる方式などが存在するが、本実施形態ではいずれの方式であってもよい。 Incidentally, this clog box is a well-known thing that is locked when a specific board key is pulled out of the housing part and is unlocked when this board key is inserted into the housing part. As for the plate key, a method in which the shape of the bottom portion is engaged in the accommodating portion, a method in which the barcode attached to the surface is read by the accommodating portion, a method in which the pressing signal of the remote control button attached to the surface is recognized by the accommodating portion, etc. However, any method may be used in this embodiment.
 一方、店舗10の中には座卓や個室テーブルなどの複数の座席20が用意されており、利用客は座席20上(つまり、テーブル上)の端末操作によって、例えばビールやおつまみ、定食など、店舗10によって提供される飲食物(以下「メニュー項目」という)を注文すると、その注文内容が店舗10内の厨房に設置された端末に送られるようになっている。 On the other hand, a plurality of seats 20 such as a table and a private room table are prepared in the store 10, and a user can operate a terminal on the seat 20 (that is, on the table), for example, beer, snacks, set meals, etc. When a food and drink provided by the store 10 (hereinafter referred to as “menu item”) is ordered, the contents of the order are sent to a terminal installed in a kitchen in the store 10.
 以下、具体的に説明すると、本実施形態の注文管理システム1は、複数の店舗10における注文内容を管理するシステムであって、図1に示すように、アプリケーション端末2、リモコン装置3、管理用サーバ4、レジ端末5、携帯電話機6、店舗PC7、及び、本部PC8を備えて構成される。 Specifically, the order management system 1 of the present embodiment is a system for managing the order contents in a plurality of stores 10, and as shown in FIG. 1, the application terminal 2, the remote control device 3, and the management The server 4, the cash register terminal 5, the mobile phone 6, the store PC 7, and the head office PC 8 are configured.
 このうち、アプリケーション端末2、レジ端末5、及び、店舗PC7は、各店舗10に設置されてインターネット網30に接続された無線LANルータ9を介して店舗10内にて互いに通信可能に構成される。また、管理用サーバ4および本部PC8は、インターネット網30に接続されており、互いに通信可能に構成されると共に、無線LANルータ9を介して各店舗10内のアプリケーション端末2、レジ端末5、及び、店舗PC7にも通信可能に構成されている。なお、リモコン装置3は、ユーザによってアプリケーション端末2に対する遠隔操作を行うことが可能に構成され、例えば店舗10毎に収容可能な利用客の最大人数分だけ予め店舗10側で用意されている。 Among these, the application terminal 2, the cash register terminal 5, and the store PC 7 are configured to be able to communicate with each other in the store 10 through the wireless LAN router 9 that is installed in each store 10 and connected to the Internet network 30. . The management server 4 and the head office PC 8 are connected to the Internet network 30 and configured to be able to communicate with each other, and the application terminal 2, the cash register terminal 5, and the like in each store 10 via the wireless LAN router 9. The store PC 7 is also communicable. The remote control device 3 is configured so that the user can remotely control the application terminal 2, and is prepared in advance on the store 10 side, for example, for the maximum number of customers that can be accommodated in each store 10.
 携帯電話機6は、通話機能やメール機能に加えて、ブラウザ機能、赤外線通信機能、及び、近距離無線通信機能を有する周知の可般型通信装置(スマートフォンを含む)である。なお、ブラウザ機能は、移動通信網(図示せず)を介してインターネット網30に接続し、インターネット上(WEB上)のホームページにアクセスしてコンテンツの閲覧などを行うための機能である。赤外線通信機能は、赤外線の発光および受光により各種信号を送受信するための機能である。近距離無線通信機能は、例えば数mから数十m程度の距離内で特定周波数帯の電波を用いて各種信号を送受信する機能である。 The mobile phone 6 is a known general-purpose communication device (including a smartphone) having a browser function, an infrared communication function, and a short-range wireless communication function in addition to a call function and a mail function. The browser function is a function for connecting to the Internet network 30 via a mobile communication network (not shown), accessing a homepage on the Internet (on the WEB), and browsing content. The infrared communication function is a function for transmitting and receiving various signals by infrared light emission and light reception. The short-range wireless communication function is a function for transmitting and receiving various signals using radio waves in a specific frequency band within a distance of about several meters to several tens of meters, for example.
 また、本実施形態の携帯電話機6は、少なくともブラウザ機能を利用して、複数の店舗10を経営する本部にて運営されるホームページ上のコンテンツから、アプリケーション端末2に対して遠隔操作を行うために必要な専用プログラムやデータをダウンロード可能に構成されている。なお、ここでの専用プログラムとは、携帯電話機6の赤外線通信機能または近距離無線通信機能を利用して、店舗10内で携帯電話機6をリモコン装置3として使用するために必要なプログラムをいう。 In addition, the mobile phone 6 of the present embodiment uses at least a browser function to remotely control the application terminal 2 from content on a homepage operated by a headquarters that manages a plurality of stores 10. Necessary dedicated programs and data can be downloaded. Here, the dedicated program refers to a program necessary for using the mobile phone 6 as the remote control device 3 in the store 10 by using the infrared communication function or the short-range wireless communication function of the mobile phone 6.
 さらに補足しておくと、本実施形態の携帯電話機6は、上記の専用プログラムを表すアプリケーション(以下「リモコンアプリ」という)がインストールされると、このリモコンアプリを起動した状態でユーザのアプリケーション操作によって、店舗10内で利用客を識別するために用いられる識別ID(リモコンID)を、管理用サーバ4から取得するように構成されている。 In addition, when the application (hereinafter referred to as “remote control application”) representing the above-described dedicated program is installed in the mobile phone 6 of the present embodiment, the mobile phone 6 can be operated by a user application operation while the remote control application is activated. The identification ID (remote control ID) used for identifying the customer in the store 10 is acquired from the management server 4.
 例えば、リモコンアプリは、携帯電話機6がスマートフォンである場合、スマートフォンのタッチパネル部にリモコン装置3の概観を表す擬似画像(図示せず)を表示させる。そして、リモコンアプリは、擬似画像内のボタンに対するユーザのタッチ操作に基づいて、店舗10内で用いられるリモコン装置3と同様の操作信号を、赤外線通信機能または近距離無線通信機能によって送信するリモコン処理を実行させる。なお、このリモコンアプリについては、予め管理用サーバ4に登録された会員だけがダウンロードできるように予め規定されてもよい。 For example, when the mobile phone 6 is a smartphone, the remote control application displays a pseudo image (not shown) representing an overview of the remote control device 3 on the touch panel portion of the smartphone. Then, the remote control application transmits the same operation signal as that of the remote control device 3 used in the store 10 by the infrared communication function or the short-range wireless communication function based on the user's touch operation on the button in the pseudo image. Is executed. In addition, about this remote control application, you may prescribe | regulate so that only the member previously registered into the management server 4 can download.
 無線LANルータ9は、モデム機能、ルータ機能、LAN機能に加えて、ファイアウォール機能、及び、暗号通信機能を有する周知のネットワーク機器である。なお、モデム機能は、無線LANアダプタを備える機器(端末2,5およびPC8)をインターネット網30に接続するための機能である。ルータ機能は、端末2,5およびPC8がインターネット網30に接続する際に通信回線の調停を行うための機能である。LAN機能は、所定の無線用規格に沿って端末2,5およびPC8間で相互に通信を行うための機能である。 The wireless LAN router 9 is a known network device having a firewall function and an encryption communication function in addition to a modem function, a router function, and a LAN function. The modem function is a function for connecting devices ( terminals 2, 5 and PC 8) having a wireless LAN adapter to the Internet network 30. The router function is a function for arbitrating a communication line when the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 are connected to the Internet network 30. The LAN function is a function for performing mutual communication between the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 in accordance with a predetermined wireless standard.
 また、本実施形態の無線LANルータ9は、店舗10内の端末2,5およびPC8から送信される情報についてインターネット網30を介して外部に送出する際に、その送信情報に対して、店舗10毎に予め割り当てられた店舗IDを付加するように構成されている。 Further, when the wireless LAN router 9 of the present embodiment sends information transmitted from the terminals 2 and 5 and the PC 8 in the store 10 to the outside via the Internet network 30, the wireless LAN router 9 Each store ID is assigned in advance.
 店舗PC7は、店舗10内の厨房に設置された端末として、タッチパネル部とディスプレイとを有する周知のパーソナルコンピュータによって構成されている。
 また、本実施形態の店舗PC7は、無線LANルータ9を介して送られてくる注文情報(後述する)を送信順に厨房内のディスプレイに表示したり、調理された飲食物(メニュー項目)を座席20に運ぶ際に行う店員のタッチ操作によって、そのメニュー項目に対応する注文情報の表示をディスプレイから削除したりする配膳管理処理を行うように構成されている。
The store PC 7 is configured as a known personal computer having a touch panel unit and a display as a terminal installed in a kitchen in the store 10.
In addition, the store PC 7 of the present embodiment displays order information (described later) sent via the wireless LAN router 9 on the display in the kitchen in the order of transmission, and cooked food and drink (menu items). By the touch operation of the store clerk performed when carrying it to 20, the arrangement management process which deletes the display of the order information corresponding to the menu item from a display is performed.
 [アプリケーション端末の構成]
 アプリケーション端末2は、店舗10内の各座席20に設置される可般型装置として構成されている。具体的には、アプリケーション端末2は、図2Aに示すように、タッチパネル部11、無線LANアダプタ12、赤外線受光部13、近距離通信部14、及び、制御部15を備えて構成される。なお、タッチパネル部11は、表示パネル18と入力パネル19とからなる周知のものである。
[Application terminal configuration]
The application terminal 2 is configured as a portable device installed in each seat 20 in the store 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the application terminal 2 includes a touch panel unit 11, a wireless LAN adapter 12, an infrared light receiving unit 13, a short-range communication unit 14, and a control unit 15. The touch panel unit 11 is a well-known unit including a display panel 18 and an input panel 19.
 表示パネル18は、例えばA4またはB5サイズの薄型の液晶ディスプレイあるいは有機ELディスプレイにて構成され、詳細については後述するが、店舗10にて提供されるメニュー項目としての飲食物(ビールやおつまみ、定食など)を選択および確定またはキャンセルするために必要な各種画像や、利用客にとって便利な各種機能を実現するための各種画像を表示する。 The display panel 18 is composed of, for example, a thin liquid crystal display or organic EL display of A4 or B5 size, and will be described later in detail, but food and drink (beer, snacks, set meals) as menu items provided at the store 10 Etc.) and various images necessary for realizing various functions convenient for the user are displayed.
 入力パネル19は、表示パネル18の表面に一体的に配設されて各種の表示画像に対応する箇所のタッチ操作を入力するための装置である。なお、入力パネル19の動作原理については、マトリックススイッチ方式や、抵抗膜方式、表面弾性波方式、赤外線方式、電磁誘導方式、静電容量方式などの周知の方式のうちいずれが採用されてもよい。 The input panel 19 is an apparatus that is integrally provided on the surface of the display panel 18 and inputs touch operations at locations corresponding to various display images. As the operation principle of the input panel 19, any of known methods such as a matrix switch method, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a capacitance method may be adopted. .
 無線LANアダプタ12は、無線LANルータ9を介してアプリケーション端末2をインターネット網30に接続したり、アプリケーション端末2が店舗10内の他の端末5およびPC7と無線通信を行ったりするための装置であり、アプリケーション端末2から送信する各種情報に、端末2毎に予め割り当てられた端末IDを付加して送出するように構成されている。 The wireless LAN adapter 12 is a device for connecting the application terminal 2 to the Internet network 30 via the wireless LAN router 9 and for the application terminal 2 to perform wireless communication with other terminals 5 and the PC 7 in the store 10. Yes, it is configured such that a variety of information transmitted from the application terminal 2 is added with a terminal ID assigned in advance for each terminal 2 and transmitted.
 赤外線受光部13は、赤外線を受光する周知のものであり、リモコン装置3および携帯電話機6から赤外線によって送信されてくる各種信号を受信するように構成されている。
 近距離通信部14は、例えばブルートゥース(登録商標)などのプロトコルに沿って、無線通信を行うための周知の通信コントローラであり、例えば数mから数十m程度の距離内で、リモコン装置3または携帯電話機6から特定周波数帯の電波によって送信されてくる各種信号を受信するように構成されている。
The infrared light receiver 13 is a well-known device that receives infrared light, and is configured to receive various signals transmitted by infrared light from the remote control device 3 and the mobile phone 6.
The short-range communication unit 14 is a well-known communication controller for performing wireless communication in accordance with a protocol such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example, and within a distance of about several meters to several tens of meters, for example, The mobile phone 6 is configured to receive various signals transmitted by radio waves in a specific frequency band.
 制御部15は、CPU,ROM,RAM,フラッシュメモリ,I/O及びこれらを接続するバスライン等からなる周知のマイクロコンピュータ、及び、ハードディスクを中心に構成されている。本実施形態では、CPUが、ROMやフラッシュメモリに記憶されているプログラムに基づき、RAMを作業エリアとして、後述するアプリケーション処理を実行し、ハードディスクには、タッチパネル部11に表示させるための各種画像(後述するオプション画像90の雛形)や、後述するリモコンIDと識別IDとが予め対応づけられたマップが予め記憶されている。 The control unit 15 is composed mainly of a known microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, flash memory, I / O, a bus line connecting these, and a hard disk. In the present embodiment, the CPU executes application processing (to be described later) using the RAM as a work area based on a program stored in a ROM or flash memory, and displays various images (displayed on the touch panel unit 11) on the hard disk. A template in which an option image 90 to be described later) and a remote controller ID and an identification ID to be described later are associated in advance are stored in advance.
 また、制御部15は、タッチ操作の他に、タッチパネル部11に対するドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作(指や後述する突起部24などでタッチしてドラッグした後にリリースする操作)の始点から終点までのスライド経路を、入力パネル19からの入力に基づいて読み取るユーザ操作読取処理も行うように構成されている。 In addition to the touch operation, the control unit 15 slides from the start point to the end point of a drag-and-drop operation on the touch panel unit 11 (operation to release after touching and dragging with a finger or a protrusion 24 described later). A user operation reading process for reading a route based on an input from the input panel 19 is also performed.
 [リモコン装置の構成]
 リモコン装置3は、単に板状に形成されて表面に二つの入力ボタンとしての確定ボタン21とキャンセルボタン22(図2B参照)とが実装された標準タイプと、前述の板鍵の表面に二つの入力ボタンとしての確定ボタン21とキャンセルボタン22とが追加的に実装された特殊タイプとが用意されている。
[Configuration of remote control device]
The remote control device 3 has a standard type that is simply formed in a plate shape and has a confirmation button 21 and a cancel button 22 (see FIG. 2B) as two input buttons mounted on the surface, and two on the surface of the above-mentioned plate key. A special type in which a confirmation button 21 and a cancel button 22 as input buttons are additionally mounted is prepared.
 また、本実施形態のリモコン装置3は、図2Bに示すように、赤外線発光部23および制御部25を少なくとも備え、なお且つ、赤外線発光部23が位置する面の片側端部にペン状の小型の突起部24が設けられており、ユーザが指でタッチする代わりに突起部24を用いてアプリケーション端末2のタッチパネル部11を操作可能に構成されている。 In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, the remote control device 3 of the present embodiment includes at least an infrared light emitting unit 23 and a control unit 25, and a pen-shaped small-sized end on one side of the surface where the infrared light emitting unit 23 is located. The protrusion 24 is provided, and the touch panel 11 of the application terminal 2 can be operated using the protrusion 24 instead of the user touching with a finger.
 さらに、本実施形態のリモコン装置3には、利用客を識別するための識別IDに対応するリモコンIDがわかりやすいように大きな字で表面に記載されている。なお、特殊タイプのリモコン装置3では、リモコンIDが下駄箱の番号札として用いられる。 Furthermore, in the remote control device 3 of the present embodiment, the remote control ID corresponding to the identification ID for identifying the user is described in large letters on the surface so that it can be easily understood. In the special-type remote control device 3, the remote control ID is used as a number tag for a clog box.
 赤外線発光部23は、赤外線を発光する周知の装置であり、制御部25にて生成された信号を赤外線に乗せて外部に送信するように構成されている。なお、標準タイプのリモコン装置3については、店舗10の店員によって利用客に貸し出されるように規定し、赤外線発光部23に加えて近距離通信部(図示せず)を備えて構成してもよい。 The infrared light emitting unit 23 is a known device that emits infrared light, and is configured to transmit the signal generated by the control unit 25 on the infrared light to the outside. Note that the standard type remote control device 3 may be provided so as to be lent to a customer by a store clerk of the store 10, and may be configured to include a short-range communication unit (not shown) in addition to the infrared light emitting unit 23. .
 制御部25は、確定ボタン21またはキャンセルボタン22がユーザによって押下されると、その押下されたボタンに対応する操作内容と、リモコン装置3毎に割り当てられた識別IDとを対応づけた操作信号を生成するように構成されている。なお、ここでの操作信号とは、確定ボタン21の押下に対応する確定信号と、キャンセルボタン22の押下に対応する取消信号とのいずれかの信号をいう。 When the confirm button 21 or the cancel button 22 is pressed by the user, the control unit 25 displays an operation signal that associates the operation content corresponding to the pressed button with the identification ID assigned to each remote control device 3. Configured to generate. Here, the operation signal refers to either a confirmation signal corresponding to pressing of the confirmation button 21 or a cancellation signal corresponding to pressing of the cancel button 22.
 以上のように、リモコン装置3の基本構成については、二つの入力ボタンにそれぞれ対応する操作信号を送信するだけの簡易な構成であり、このため比較的安価に製造可能であり、注文管理システム1に付随する追加的なコストをなるべく抑制するよう設計されている。 As described above, the basic configuration of the remote control device 3 is a simple configuration in which operation signals respectively corresponding to the two input buttons are transmitted. Therefore, the remote control device 3 can be manufactured at a relatively low cost, and the order management system 1 Is designed to minimize the additional costs associated with.
 [管理用サーバの構成]
 管理用サーバ4は、複数の店舗10、各店舗10における複数の座席20、利用客の端末操作、及び、店員の端末操作などに関する各種情報(少なくとも注文内容を含む)を管理する管理用装置として構成されている。具体的には、管理用サーバ4は、図3Aに示すように、ネットワークI/F31、データベース部32、計時装置33、及び、制御部35を備えて構成される。
[Configuration of management server]
The management server 4 is a management device that manages various information (including at least order contents) regarding a plurality of stores 10, a plurality of seats 20 in each store 10, a terminal operation of a customer, a terminal operation of a clerk, and the like. It is configured. Specifically, the management server 4 includes a network I / F 31, a database unit 32, a timing device 33, and a control unit 35, as shown in FIG. 3A.
 ネットワークI/F31は、管理用サーバ4をインターネット網30に接続して、インターネット網30に接続された各種機器との間で通信を行うための装置である。制御部35は、周知のマイクロコンピュータ(マイコン)及びハードディスクを中心に構成されている。データベース部32は、ネットワークI/F31を介して受信した各種情報を蓄積する記憶装置である。計時装置33は、外部機器からネットワークI/F31を介して受信する各種情報と、その受信時刻とを対応づけるための装置である。 The network I / F 31 is a device for connecting the management server 4 to the Internet network 30 and communicating with various devices connected to the Internet network 30. The control unit 35 is configured around a known microcomputer and a hard disk. The database unit 32 is a storage device that accumulates various types of information received via the network I / F 31. The timing device 33 is a device for associating various types of information received from an external device via the network I / F 31 with the reception time.
 このうち、データベース部32には、店舗10毎(即ち店舗ID毎)の在庫状況(例えば、各メニュー項目の残り数)に加えて、座席20毎(即ち端末ID毎)の各種情報(例えば、利用客の数や滞在時間、注文内容など)、リモコン装置3毎(即ち識別ID毎)の各種情報(例えば、リモコンIDと注文内容とを対応づけた情報)を時系列に表す一次データが記憶される。 Among these, in the database unit 32, in addition to the inventory status (for example, the remaining number of each menu item) for each store 10 (that is, for each store ID), various information (for example, for each terminal ID) (for example, for each terminal ID) Number of customers, staying time, order contents, etc.) and primary data representing various information for each remote control device 3 (that is, for each identification ID) (for example, information associating remote control IDs with order contents) in time series. Is done.
 制御部35のハードディスクには、アプリケーション端末2のタッチパネル部11に表示させるための各種画像(後述するメイン画像60,サブ画像65,リモコン受付画像70,確定画像75,到着画像80,状況画像85など)や、メニュー項目毎の料金(支払代金)及び摂取カロリーなどを表す項目情報が予め記憶されている。なお、これらの画像としては、日本語以外のいくつかの言語(英語,中国語,韓国語,ポルトガル語など)で表示するために、その言語に応じた数の外国語用画像も用意されている。 Various images to be displayed on the touch panel unit 11 of the application terminal 2 (a main image 60, a sub image 65, a remote control received image 70, a confirmed image 75, an arrival image 80, a situation image 85, etc., which will be described later) are displayed on the hard disk of the control unit 35. ), And item information representing the fee (payment price) and intake calories for each menu item is stored in advance. These images are displayed in several languages other than Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, etc.), and a number of images for foreign languages corresponding to the language are also prepared. Yes.
 そして、制御部35(CPU)は、計時装置33にて受信時刻と対応づけられた各種情報に基づいて、データベース部32に記憶されている内容を更新したり、上記の一次データに基づいて経営の参考となり得る二次データ(以下「データベース情報」という)を作成してインターネット網30に接続されたPC7,8および端末5に送信したりするデータベース処理を行う。 And the control part 35 (CPU) updates the content memorize | stored in the database part 32 based on the various information matched with the reception time in the timing device 33, or manages based on said primary data. Database processing is performed such that secondary data (hereinafter referred to as “database information”) that can be referred to is created and transmitted to the PCs 7 and 8 and the terminal 5 connected to the Internet network 30.
 さらに、制御部35(CPU)は、携帯電話機6からネットワークI/F31を介して所定のダウンロード要求を受信すると、前述のリモコンアプリをその携帯電話機6にネットワークI/F31を介して送信したり、このリモコンアプリを起動中の携帯電話機6から所定の送信要求を受信すると、リモコン装置3とは別に予備的に用意された識別IDをその携帯電話機6に送信したりするアプリサービス処理を行う。 Further, when the control unit 35 (CPU) receives a predetermined download request from the mobile phone 6 via the network I / F 31, the control unit 35 (CPU) transmits the above-described remote control application to the mobile phone 6 via the network I / F 31. When a predetermined transmission request is received from the mobile phone 6 that is activating the remote control application, an application service process is performed in which an identification ID prepared in advance separately from the remote control device 3 is transmitted to the mobile phone 6.
 さらに、制御部35(CPU)は、アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して受信した各種情報に基づいて、店舗10毎に識別IDと注文内容とを対応づけて、データベース部32に記憶されている一次データを更新したり、ハードディスクに記憶されている各種画像や各種情報を抽出してそのアプリケーション端末に送信したりするサーバ処理(後述する)を実行する。 Furthermore, the control unit 35 (CPU) stores the identification ID and the order details for each store 10 on the basis of various information received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31 and stored in the database unit 32. The server process (described later) is executed to update the primary data being stored, extract various images and various information stored in the hard disk, and transmit them to the application terminal.
 [レジ端末の構成]
 レジ端末5は、例えば店舗10内の出入り口付近に設置され、図3Bに示すように、ディスプレイ41、無線LANアダプタ42、赤外線受光部43、近距離通信部44、制御部45、操作キー46、及び、サーマルプリンタ47を備えて構成されている。
[Structure of cash register terminal]
The cash register terminal 5 is installed, for example, in the vicinity of an entrance / exit in the store 10, and as shown in FIG. In addition, a thermal printer 47 is provided.
 なお、ディスプレイ41は、各種情報を表示するための装置であり、施設の店員と利用客との双方が視認可能に2つの表示パネル(タッチパネル)によって構成されている。無線LANアダプタ42は、無線LANルータ9を介してレジ端末5をインターネット網30に接続したり、レジ端末5が店舗10内の他の端末2およびPC7と無線通信を行ったりするための装置である。赤外線受光部43および近距離通信部44は、アプリケーション端末2が備えるものと同様の構成である。操作キー46は、ユーザの入力操作を受け付ける複数のボタンからなる。サーマルプリンタ47は、記録用紙を印刷してレシート等を発行するための装置である。制御部45は、周知のマイコン及びハードディスク等を中心に構成され、後述するレジ処理を実行する。但し、制御部45のハードディスクには、座席20の空席情報や、後述する支払情報を管理するための各種画像(後述する待機画像66,精算画像77など)、リモコンIDと識別IDとが予め対応づけられたマップが記憶されている。 The display 41 is a device for displaying various types of information, and is configured by two display panels (touch panels) so that both the store clerk and the customer can visually recognize the information. The wireless LAN adapter 42 is a device for connecting the cashier terminal 5 to the Internet network 30 via the wireless LAN router 9 and for the cashier terminal 5 to perform wireless communication with other terminals 2 and the PC 7 in the store 10. is there. The infrared light receiving unit 43 and the short-range communication unit 44 have the same configuration as that included in the application terminal 2. The operation key 46 includes a plurality of buttons that accept user input operations. The thermal printer 47 is a device for printing a recording sheet and issuing a receipt or the like. The control unit 45 is configured around a known microcomputer, hard disk, and the like, and executes a registration process to be described later. However, the vacant seat information of the seat 20, various images for managing payment information (to be described later, such as a standby image 66 and a settlement image 77), a remote control ID, and an identification ID correspond to the hard disk of the control unit 45 in advance. The attached map is stored.
 [本部PCの構成]
 本部PC8は、複数の店舗10を経営する本部に設置された端末としての周知のパーソナルコンピュータであり、図3Cに示すように、ネットワークI/F51、ディスプレイ52、操作入力部53、及び、制御部55を備えて構成されている。なお、操作入力部53は、ユーザの入力操作を受け付けるためのマウスやキーボードを中心に構成されている。
[Configuration of headquarters PC]
The head office PC 8 is a well-known personal computer as a terminal installed in a head office that manages a plurality of stores 10, and as shown in FIG. 3C, a network I / F 51, a display 52, an operation input section 53, and a control section 55 is comprised. The operation input unit 53 is mainly configured with a mouse and a keyboard for accepting user input operations.
 制御部55は、周知のマイコンやハードディスク等を中心に構成され、操作入力部53を介して所定のパスワードの入力を受け付けると、ネットワークI/F51を介して管理用サーバ4から前述のデータベース情報を取得してディスプレイ52に表示したり、店舗10毎(店舗ID毎)の在庫状況を表す在庫情報を更新したりするための各種情報処理を実行する。なお、このような各種情報処理については、本部PCに限らず、店舗PC7やレジ端末5においても同様に実行することが可能に規定されてもよい。 The control unit 55 is configured around a well-known microcomputer, hard disk, and the like. Upon receiving a predetermined password via the operation input unit 53, the control unit 55 receives the database information from the management server 4 via the network I / F 51. Various types of information processing are executed for acquiring and displaying the information on the display 52 and updating the inventory information indicating the inventory status for each store 10 (for each store ID). Such various types of information processing may be defined so that it can be executed not only in the head office PC but also in the store PC 7 and the cash register terminal 5.
 [アプリケーション処理]
 次に、アプリケーション端末2の制御部15(CPU)が実行するアプリケーション処理について説明する。具体的には、アプリケーション処理では、主に以下の(1)~(13)の処理を実行する。なお、アプリケーション端末2から送信される各種情報には、前述の端末IDが付加されている。
[Application processing]
Next, application processing executed by the control unit 15 (CPU) of the application terminal 2 will be described. Specifically, in the application process, the following processes (1) to (13) are mainly executed. The above-mentioned terminal ID is added to various information transmitted from the application terminal 2.
 (1)座席20のテーブル準備状態を表す報知画像(図示省略)を表示パネル18に表示中に、そのテーブル準備完了の報知を行うためのソフトキーのタッチ操作が入力パネル19を介して入力されると、その旨を表す完了情報をレジ端末5および管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。なお、完了情報は、座席20のテーブル準備が完了したときに店舗10の店員が上記のソフトキーをタッチ操作することによって送信される。 (1) While a notification image (not shown) indicating the table preparation state of the seat 20 is displayed on the display panel 18, a touch operation of a soft key for notifying completion of the table preparation is input via the input panel 19. Then, completion information indicating that fact is transmitted to the cashier terminal 5 and the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12. Note that the completion information is transmitted when the clerk of the store 10 touches the soft key when the table preparation of the seat 20 is completed.
 (2)店舗10内で提供される飲食物を選択するためのカテゴリー項目61を表すメイン画像60(図4A参照)を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、そのメイン画像60を表示パネル18に表示する。そして、カテゴリー項目61に対応するソフトキーのタッチ操作が入力パネル19を介して入力されると、そのタッチ操作によって選択されたカテゴリー項目61を表す第1情報を、管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。 (2) When the main image 60 (see FIG. 4A) representing the category item 61 for selecting food and drink provided in the store 10 is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the main image 60 Is displayed on the display panel 18. When the touch operation of the soft key corresponding to the category item 61 is input via the input panel 19, the first information representing the category item 61 selected by the touch operation is sent to the management server 4 to the wireless LAN adapter. 12 to transmit.
 (3)カテゴリー項目61の下位層として注文可能な飲食物であるメニュー項目62を表すサブ画像65(図4B参照)を、管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、そのサブ画像65を表示パネル18に表示する。そして、メニュー項目62に対応するソフトキーのタッチ操作が入力パネルを介して入力されると、そのタッチ操作によって選択されたメニュー項目62を強調表示すると共に、さらにその状態で注文キー63がタッチ操作されると、その強調表示されているメニュー項目62を表す選択情報を、管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。なお、各メニュー項目62のキャンセルキー64がタッチ操作された場合についても、そのキャンセルキー64に対応するメニュー項目62を表す選択情報を送信する。 (3) When a sub-image 65 (see FIG. 4B) representing a menu item 62 that is a food that can be ordered as a lower layer of the category item 61 is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the sub-image 65 is displayed on the display panel 18. When the touch operation of the soft key corresponding to the menu item 62 is input via the input panel, the menu item 62 selected by the touch operation is highlighted, and the order key 63 is further touched in that state. Then, selection information representing the highlighted menu item 62 is transmitted to the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12. Even when the cancel key 64 of each menu item 62 is touched, selection information indicating the menu item 62 corresponding to the cancel key 64 is transmitted.
 (4)上記の選択情報に基づくメニュー項目62についての遠隔操作を受け付けるためのリモコン受付画像70(図5A参照)を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、そのリモコン受付画像70を表示パネル18に所定の表示時間だけ表示する。そして、リモコン受付画像70を表示パネル18に表示中に、リモコン装置3または携帯電話機6から赤外線受光部13または近距離通信部14を介して受信した操作信号に基づいて、識別ID毎に注文内容を集計する。具体的には、各識別IDについて、リモコン受付画像70の表示時間内における確定信号の受信回数をプラス、取消信号の受信回数をマイナスとして加減算し、各識別IDと注文内容とその個数とを対応づけた注文情報を、管理用サーバ4および店舗PC7に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。なお、近距離通信部14を介して操作信号を受信した場合には、その操作信号に含まれている識別IDが、後述するペアリング情報に基づいて予めアプリケーション端末2に対応づけられた識別IDと一致する場合に限り、その操作信号の受信を許可する。 (4) When a remote control acceptance image 70 (see FIG. 5A) for accepting a remote operation for the menu item 62 based on the selection information is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the remote control acceptance image 70 Is displayed on the display panel 18 for a predetermined display time. Then, while displaying the remote control acceptance image 70 on the display panel 18, the order contents for each identification ID based on the operation signal received from the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 via the infrared light receiving unit 13 or the short-range communication unit 14. Are counted. Specifically, with respect to each identification ID, addition / subtraction is performed with the number of receptions of the confirmation signal within the display time of the remote control acceptance image 70 as plus and the number of receptions of the cancellation signal as minus, and each identification ID is associated with the order contents and the number thereof. The attached order information is transmitted to the management server 4 and the store PC 7 via the wireless LAN adapter 12. When an operation signal is received via the short-range communication unit 14, the identification ID included in the operation signal is an identification ID associated with the application terminal 2 in advance based on pairing information described later. The operation signal is allowed to be received only when it matches.
 (5)上記の注文情報に基づいて確定されたメニュー項目62、注文内容、その注文内容の個数、及び、リモコンIDを対応づけた確定画像75(図5B参照)を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、その確定画像75を表示パネル18に表示する。そして、各メニュー項目62に対して座席20への到着の報知を行うための到着キー71について、タッチ操作が入力パネル19を介して入力されると、そのタッチ操作によって報知されるメニュー項目62を表す到着情報を、管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。また、図示を省略するが、管理用サーバ4から確定画像75を受信してからの一定時間は、確定画像75において、各メニュー項目62のキャンセルキー64を表示し、この表示中にキャンセルキー64がタッチ操作されると、そのキャンセルキー64に対応する前述の選択情報を送信する。 (5) The management server 4 displays a confirmed image 75 (see FIG. 5B) in which the menu item 62 confirmed based on the order information, the order contents, the number of the order contents, and the remote control ID are associated with each other from the management server 4. When received via the adapter 12, the confirmed image 75 is displayed on the display panel 18. When a touch operation is input via the input panel 19 for the arrival key 71 for notifying each menu item 62 of arrival at the seat 20, the menu item 62 notified by the touch operation is displayed. The arrival information to be represented is transmitted to the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12. Although not shown, the cancel key 64 of each menu item 62 is displayed in the confirmed image 75 for a certain time after the confirmed image 75 is received from the management server 4, and the cancel key 64 is displayed during this display. Is touched, the selection information corresponding to the cancel key 64 is transmitted.
 (6)上記の到着情報に基づいて既に配膳されたメニュー項目62、注文内容、その注文内容の個数、及び、リモコンIDを対応づけた到着画像80(図6A参照)を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、その到着画像80を表示パネルに表示する。 (6) An arrival image 80 (see FIG. 6A) in which the menu item 62 already arranged based on the above arrival information, the order contents, the number of the order contents, and the remote control ID are associated is wirelessly transmitted from the management server 4. When received via the LAN adapter 12, the arrival image 80 is displayed on the display panel.
 (7)確定画像75または到着画像80を表示パネル18に表示中に、赤外線受光部13または近距離通信部14を介して確認信号を受信すると、その確認信号に基づく識別IDを表すユーザ要求を、管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。 (7) When a confirmation signal is received via the infrared light receiving unit 13 or the short-range communication unit 14 while the confirmed image 75 or the arrival image 80 is being displayed on the display panel 18, a user request indicating an identification ID based on the confirmation signal is received. The data is transmitted to the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12.
 (8)上記のユーザ要求に基づく識別IDに対応して注文状況を表す状況画像85(図6B参照)を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、その状況画像85を表示パネル18に表示する。なお、この状況画像85では、前述のユーザ要求に基づく識別ID(リモコンID)について、全ての注文内容と支払代金の他に、注文内容に応じた摂取カロリーが表示される。 (8) When a status image 85 (see FIG. 6B) representing the order status corresponding to the identification ID based on the user request is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the status image 85 is displayed on the display panel. 18 is displayed. In this situation image 85, for the identification ID (remote control ID) based on the above-described user request, in addition to all the order contents and the payment price, the calorie intake corresponding to the order contents is displayed.
 (9)到着画像80を表示パネル18に表示中に、精算キー81がタッチ操作されると、注文内容に対する支払代金を識別ID毎に計算した精算情報の要求を表す精算要求を、管理用サーバ4に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。 (9) When the settlement key 81 is touched while the arrival image 80 is displayed on the display panel 18, a settlement request indicating a settlement information request for calculating the payment amount for the order contents for each identification ID is sent to the management server. 4 through the wireless LAN adapter 12.
 (10)上記の精算情報を管理用サーバ4から無線LANアダプタ12を介して受信すると、その精算情報に基づき、制御部15のハードディスクに記憶されている雛形を用いて、リモコンID毎に支払代金を積層棒グラフ91の態様で表すオプション画像90(図7A参照)を表示パネル18に表示する。なお、積層棒グラフ91については、リモコンID毎の支払代金に対応する幅を有する矩形状の複数の構成ブロック92を積層して表示すると共に、各構成ブロック92においてリモコンID(番号札)と個々の支払代金(金額)とを対応づけて表示する。 (10) When the above settlement information is received from the management server 4 via the wireless LAN adapter 12, the payment price for each remote control ID is used based on the settlement information, using the model stored in the hard disk of the control unit 15. Is displayed on the display panel 18 as an option image 90 (see FIG. 7A). The stacked bar graph 91 displays a plurality of rectangular configuration blocks 92 having a width corresponding to the payment price for each remote control ID, and displays the remote control ID (number tag) and each individual block in each configuration block 92. The payment price (amount) is displayed in association with it.
 (11)オプション画像90を表示パネル18に表示中に、入力パネル19からの入力に基づいて、各構成ブロック92内におけるドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作(構成ブロック92をタッチしてスライドさせる操作)を読み取ると、その操作に応じて、該当する構成ブロック92(強調表示された構成ブロック92)と隣接する構成ブロック92との境界線93をそのスライド方向に移動表示する。詳細には、積層棒グラフ91全体の幅(複数の構成ブロック92の合計幅)と、該当する構成ブロック92以外の構成ブロック92間の構成比(支払比率)とを一定に維持しつつ、全ての境界線93について移動表示する。そして、このように移動表示する際に、各境界線93の移動に伴う積層棒グラフ91の構成比の変化(つまり、移動中または移動後の各構成ブロック92の幅)に基づいて、リモコンID毎の支払代金を再計算して表示パネル18に表示する(図7B参照)。なお、図示は省略するが、オプション画像90を表示パネル18に表示中に、等分キー94についてタッチ操作が入力パネル19を介して入力されると、積層棒グラフ91の構成比を等分するように各境界線93を移動表示しつつ、複数のリモコンIDによって構成されるグループ全体の支払金額(総額)を等分するようにリモコンID毎の支払代金を再計算して表示パネル18に表示する。 (11) While displaying the option image 90 on the display panel 18, based on the input from the input panel 19, a drag-and-drop operation (operation to touch and slide the configuration block 92) in each configuration block 92 is performed. When read, in accordance with the operation, the boundary line 93 between the corresponding constituent block 92 (highlighted constituent block 92) and the adjacent constituent block 92 is moved and displayed in the sliding direction. Specifically, while maintaining the width of the entire stacked bar graph 91 (the total width of the plurality of component blocks 92) and the component ratio (payment ratio) between the component blocks 92 other than the corresponding component block 92, The boundary line 93 is moved and displayed. When moving and displaying in this way, each remote control ID is changed based on the change in the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph 91 accompanying the movement of each boundary line 93 (that is, the width of each component block 92 during or after movement). Is recalculated and displayed on the display panel 18 (see FIG. 7B). Although illustration is omitted, when a touch operation is input via the input panel 19 for the equal key 94 while the option image 90 is displayed on the display panel 18, the component ratio of the stacked bar graph 91 is equally divided. While moving and displaying each boundary line 93, the payment amount for each remote control ID is recalculated and displayed on the display panel 18 so as to equally divide the payment amount (total amount) of the entire group constituted by a plurality of remote control IDs. .
 (12)オプション画像90を表示パネル18に表示中に、確定キー96についてタッチ操作が入力パネル19を介して入力されると、そのときに表示されているリモコンID毎(識別ID毎)の支払代金を表す支払情報を、管理用サーバ4およびレジ端末5に無線LANアダプタ12を介して送信する。なお、支払情報は、ユーザのドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作によって支払代金が再計算された場合には、その再計算後の支払代金を識別ID毎に表す情報として送信される。 (12) While the option image 90 is being displayed on the display panel 18, if a touch operation is input with respect to the confirmation key 96 via the input panel 19, payment is made for each remote control ID (for each identification ID) displayed at that time. Payment information representing the price is transmitted to the management server 4 and the cash register terminal 5 via the wireless LAN adapter 12. When the payment price is recalculated by the user's drag-and-drop operation, the payment information is transmitted as information indicating the payment price after the recalculation for each identification ID.
 (13)上記の支払情報を送信すると、利用客に対するお礼や利用客をレジ端末5に誘導するためのメッセージを表す各種画像を表示パネル18に表示し、その後、上記の報知画像を表示パネル18に表示する。 (13) When the payment information is transmitted, various images representing a message for thanking the user and guiding the user to the cash register terminal 5 are displayed on the display panel 18, and then the notification image is displayed on the display panel 18. To display.
 [レジ処理]
 次に、レジ端末5の制御部45が実行するレジ処理について説明する。具体的には、レジ処理では、主に以下の(1)~(5)の処理を実行する。
[Cash register processing]
Next, a cash register process executed by the control unit 45 of the cash register terminal 5 will be described. Specifically, in the registration process, the following processes (1) to (5) are mainly executed.
 (1)アプリケーション端末2から無線LANアダプタ42を介して受信する完了情報に基づいて、店舗10内における空席の座席20(端末ID)を表す空席情報をディスプレイ41に表示する。 (1) Based on the completion information received from the application terminal 2 via the wireless LAN adapter 42, vacant seat information representing a vacant seat 20 (terminal ID) in the store 10 is displayed on the display 41.
 (2)店舗10内に空席の座席20がある場合、操作キー46を介して空席の座席20が選択されると、その座席20をディスプレイ41に強調表示すると共に、この状態で携帯電話機6(または一部のリモコン装置3)から近距離通信部44を介して識別IDを受信すると、その識別IDと、その座席20に設置されているアプリケーション端末2の端末IDとを対応づけたペアリング情報を、そのアプリケーション端末2に無線LANアダプタ42を介して送信する。 (2) When there is a vacant seat 20 in the store 10, when the vacant seat 20 is selected via the operation key 46, the seat 20 is highlighted on the display 41, and in this state, the mobile phone 6 ( Alternatively, when an identification ID is received from a part of the remote control device 3) via the short-range communication unit 44, pairing information in which the identification ID is associated with the terminal ID of the application terminal 2 installed in the seat 20 Is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the wireless LAN adapter 42.
 (3)アプリケーション端末2から無線LANアダプタ42を介して前述の支払情報を受信すると、その支払情報(個々の識別IDに対応する支払代金を表す情報)を、例えばマイコン内のフラッシュメモリに記憶する。 (3) When the payment information is received from the application terminal 2 via the wireless LAN adapter 42, the payment information (information indicating the payment price corresponding to each identification ID) is stored in, for example, a flash memory in the microcomputer. .
 (4)操作キー46を介して店員による所定の操作を受け付けると、料金の精算を行うための待機画像66(図8A参照)をディスプレイ41に表示する。
 (5)待機画像66をディスプレイ41に表示中に、赤外線受光部43または近距離通信部44を介して前述の確認信号を受信すると、フラッシュメモリに記憶されている支払情報から、その確認信号に含まれている識別IDに対応する支払代金を抽出し、その抽出結果に基づいて、リモコン装置または携帯電話機を所持している利用客のリモコンIDと支払代金とを表す精算画像77(図8B参照)をディスプレイ41に表示する。なお、精算画像77には、支払方法を選択するための選択キー78が含まれており、利用客によって選択キー78がタッチ操作されると、その操作入力に基づいて各種の画像を表示する。
(4) When a predetermined operation by the store clerk is accepted via the operation key 46, a standby image 66 (see FIG. 8A) for adjusting the fee is displayed on the display 41.
(5) While the standby image 66 is displayed on the display 41, when the confirmation signal is received via the infrared light receiving unit 43 or the short-range communication unit 44, the confirmation signal is changed from the payment information stored in the flash memory. A payment price corresponding to the included identification ID is extracted, and based on the extraction result, a settlement image 77 representing the remote control ID and payment price of the user who owns the remote control device or mobile phone (see FIG. 8B). ) Is displayed on the display 41. The settlement image 77 includes a selection key 78 for selecting a payment method. When the selection key 78 is touched by a user, various images are displayed based on the operation input.
 [サーバ処理]
 次に、管理用サーバ4の制御部35が実行するサーバ処理について説明する。具体的には、サーバ処理では、図9に示すように、主に以下の(1)~(8)の処理を実行する。
[Server processing]
Next, server processing executed by the control unit 35 of the management server 4 will be described. Specifically, in the server process, as shown in FIG. 9, the following processes (1) to (8) are mainly executed.
 (1)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の完了情報を受信すると、メイン画像60(図4A参照)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (1) When the completion information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the main image 60 (see FIG. 4A) is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31.
 (2)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の第1情報を受信すると、その第1情報が示すカテゴリー項目61に対応するサブ画像65(図4B参照)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (2) When the first information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the sub image 65 (see FIG. 4B) corresponding to the category item 61 indicated by the first information is networked to the application terminal 2. It transmits via I / F31.
 (3)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の選択情報を受信すると、その選択情報が示すメニュー項目62に対応するリモコン受付画像70(図5A参照)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (3) When the selection information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the remote control acceptance image 70 (see FIG. 5A) corresponding to the menu item 62 indicated by the selection information is transmitted to the application terminal 2. Transmit via / F31.
 (4)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の注文情報を受信すると、その注文情報をデータベース部32に記憶すると共に、その注文情報が示すメニュー項目62、注文内容、その注文内容の個数、及び、リモコンIDに対応する確定画像75(図5B参照)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (4) When the order information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the order information is stored in the database unit 32, and the menu item 62 indicated by the order information, the order contents, and the order contents are displayed. The confirmed image 75 (see FIG. 5B) corresponding to the number and the remote control ID is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31.
 (5)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の到着情報を受信すると、その到着情報をデータベース部32に記憶すると共に、その到着情報が示すメニュー項目62について注文内容の到着済みを表す到着画像80(図6A参照)を、そのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (5) When the arrival information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the arrival information is stored in the database unit 32, and the order item has been received for the menu item 62 indicated by the arrival information. The arrival image 80 (see FIG. 6A) is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31.
 (6)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述のユーザ要求を受信すると、そのユーザ要求が示す識別IDについて、全ての注文内容、各注文内容の支払代金と摂取カロリー、及びこれら支払代金と摂取カロリーの合計値を表す状況画像85(図6B参照)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。なお、注文内容については、ユーザ要求が示す識別IDに基づいて、データベース部32に記憶されている注文情報から抽出し、支払代金および摂取カロリーについては、その抽出した注文内容に基づいて、制御部35のハードディスクに記憶されている項目情報から抽出する。 (6) When the above-described user request is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, all the order contents, the payment price and the calorie intake of each order content, and the payment price for the identification ID indicated by the user request And a situation image 85 (see FIG. 6B) representing the total value of calorie intake is transmitted to the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31. Note that the order content is extracted from the order information stored in the database unit 32 based on the identification ID indicated by the user request, and the payment price and intake calories are controlled based on the extracted order content. Extracted from item information stored in 35 hard disks.
 (7)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の精算要求を受信すると、その精算要求が示す複数の識別IDをグループ化して、そのグループに対応する前述の精算情報をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (7) When receiving the above-described settlement request from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, a plurality of identification IDs indicated by the settlement request are grouped, and the above-described settlement information corresponding to the group is stored in the application terminal 2. Via the network I / F 31.
 (8)アプリケーション端末2からネットワークI/F31を介して前述の支払情報を受信すると、その支払情報をデータベース部32に記憶すると共に、前述の報知画像(図示せず)をそのアプリケーション端末2にネットワークI/F31を介して送信する。 (8) When the payment information is received from the application terminal 2 via the network I / F 31, the payment information is stored in the database unit 32 and the notification image (not shown) is networked to the application terminal 2. It transmits via I / F31.
 [注文管理システムの使用方法]
 以上のように構成された注文管理システム1では、利用客は、まず入店時に店舗10の出入り口付近の下駄箱に靴を収納してロックするか、または店員から貸し出されることにより、リモコン装置3を所持できる。あるいは、自らが所持する携帯電話機6にてリモコンアプリを起動して管理用サーバ4から識別IDを取得することにより、この携帯電話機6をリモコン装置3として用いることができる。一方、店員は、レジ端末5にて表示される空席情報から、空席の座席20の選択操作(キー操作)を行って利用客に案内する。
[How to use the order management system]
In the order management system 1 configured as described above, a user first stores a shoe in a clog box near the entrance of the store 10 and locks it when entering the store, or by renting it from a store clerk, so that the remote control device 3 Can be possessed. Alternatively, the mobile phone 6 can be used as the remote control device 3 by starting the remote control application on the mobile phone 6 owned by itself and acquiring the identification ID from the management server 4. On the other hand, the store clerk performs a selection operation (key operation) of the vacant seat 20 from the vacant seat information displayed on the cash register terminal 5 to guide the customer.
 次に、利用客は、案内された座席20に設けられているアプリケーション端末2にて表示されるメイン画像60から、所望するカテゴリー項目61の選択操作(タッチ操作)を行うと、そのカテゴリー項目61に対応するサブ画像65が表示されるので、そのサブ画像65から所望するメニュー項目62(飲食物)を選ぶ。このとき、利用客は、例えば片手でアプリケーション端末を所持し、もう片方の手でリモコン装置3に設けられた突起部24を使ってタッチ操作を行うことができる。 Next, when the user performs a selection operation (touch operation) of a desired category item 61 from the main image 60 displayed on the application terminal 2 provided in the guided seat 20, the category item 61 is displayed. Is displayed, and a desired menu item 62 (food or drink) is selected from the sub-image 65. At this time, for example, the user can hold the application terminal with one hand and perform a touch operation using the protrusion 24 provided on the remote control device 3 with the other hand.
 そして、所望するメニュー項目62の選択操作(タッチ操作)を行うと、そのメニュー項目62に対応するリモコン受付画像70が一定時間表示されるので、その表示中に自身の所持するリモコン装置3または携帯電話機6からの遠隔操作、つまり、そのメニュー項目62を注文内容として確定するための確定操作、または、そのメニュー項目62を注文内容から取り消すための取消操作を行う。このとき、リモコン装置3に設けられた突起部24を使ってメニュー項目62のタッチ操作を行った利用客は、リモコン装置3を持ち替えることなく確定ボタン21(またはキャンセルボタン22)を押すことにより、確定操作(または取消操作)を行うことができる。 When a selection operation (touch operation) of a desired menu item 62 is performed, a remote control acceptance image 70 corresponding to the menu item 62 is displayed for a certain period of time. A remote operation from the telephone 6, that is, a confirmation operation for confirming the menu item 62 as the order content or a cancel operation for canceling the menu item 62 from the order content is performed. At this time, the user who has performed the touch operation on the menu item 62 using the protrusion 24 provided on the remote control device 3 presses the confirm button 21 (or the cancel button 22) without holding the remote control device 3, thereby A confirmation operation (or cancellation operation) can be performed.
 なお、利用客は、一度確定操作を行っても所定時間内であれば、再びサブ画像65からリモコン受付画像70を呼び出し、取消操作を行うことによって、注文内容をキャンセルすることもできる。また、利用客がグループ客の一員であれば、そのうちの一人がタッチ操作でメニュー項目62を選択してリモコン受付画像70が表示されている間に、他のメンバーがそのメニュー項目を注文内容として確定または注文内容から取消したい場合に、リモコン操作を行うこともできる。 Note that the user can cancel the order contents by calling the remote control acceptance image 70 from the sub-image 65 again and performing a cancel operation within a predetermined time even if the confirmation operation is once performed. If the user is a member of a group customer, one of the users selects the menu item 62 by touch operation and the remote control acceptance image 70 is displayed. If you want to confirm or cancel the order, you can also use the remote control.
 また、利用客は、注文内容を確定後、アプリケーション端末2にて確定画像75または到着画像80を表示中に(リモコン受付画像70以外であれば他の画像の表示中でも可)、自身の所持するリモコン装置3または携帯電話機6で確定操作を行うと、確定済みの注文内容に関する摂取カロリーや料金などを知ることができる。 Further, after confirming the contents of the order, the user owns it while displaying the confirmed image 75 or arrival image 80 on the application terminal 2 (other images can be displayed other than the remote control acceptance image 70). When the confirmation operation is performed with the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6, it is possible to know the calorie intake, the charge, etc. regarding the confirmed order contents.
 そして、利用客は、飲食後、アプリケーション端末2にて例えば到着画像80を表示中に精算キー81のタッチ操作を行うと、リモコンID毎の支払代金を積層グラフの態様で表すオプション画像90が表示されるので、例えば利用客がグループ客の一員であれば、自身の支払代金と、グループ全体における支払比率とを直感的に視認することができる。 When the user performs a touch operation on the settlement key 81 while displaying the arrival image 80 on the application terminal 2 after eating and drinking, an option image 90 representing the payment price for each remote control ID in the form of a stacked graph is displayed. Therefore, for example, if the user is a member of a group customer, it is possible to intuitively visually recognize its own payment price and the payment ratio in the entire group.
 なお、利用客は、例えばグループ全体に占める自身の支払代金を増やしたいときに、オプション画像90において自身のリモコンIDに対応する構成ブロック92をタッチしてスライドさせる操作を行うことにより、グループ全体における支払比率を考慮しながら容易に調整することができる。 For example, when the customer wants to increase his / her payment amount in the entire group, the user touches and slides the component block 92 corresponding to his / her remote controller ID in the option image 90, thereby performing the operation in the entire group. It can be easily adjusted while considering the payment ratio.
 続いて、利用客は、支払代金の調整後(あるいは調整することなく)、オプション画像90の確定キー96のタッチ操作を行うと、アプリケーション端末にてレジ端末5の設置場所への移動を促す画像(図示せず)が表示されるので、その表示案内どおりにリモコン装置3または携帯電話機6を所持して移動し、清算を行う。 Subsequently, when the user performs a touch operation on the confirmation key 96 of the option image 90 after (or without adjusting) the payment price, an image prompting the application terminal to move to the installation location of the cash register terminal 5. (Not shown) is displayed, so that the user carries the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 in accordance with the display guidance and performs settlement.
 なお、利用客は、レジ端末5にてリモコン装置3または携帯電話機6で行う確定操作を促す待機画像66が表示され、その表示案内どおりに確定操作を行うと、その操作を行った利用客に対応するリモコンIDと支払料金とを表す精算画像77が表示されるので、その表示に従って精算を行うことにより、一人ずつスマートに支払を済ますことができる。 The customer displays a standby image 66 that prompts a confirmation operation to be performed on the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 at the cash register terminal 5. When the confirmation operation is performed according to the display guidance, the user who has performed the operation is notified. Since the settlement image 77 representing the corresponding remote control ID and the payment fee is displayed, it is possible to smartly pay one by one by performing settlement according to the display.
 [本実施形態の効果]
 以上説明したように、本実施形態の注文管理システム1によれば、アプリケーション端末2でのタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目(注文内容)と、その注文内容を確定した利用客とを、リモコンIDによって結びつけることができるので、個人情報を取り扱うことなく様々な便利な機能を実現することができる。
[Effect of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the order management system 1 of the present embodiment, the menu item (order content) corresponding to the touch operation on the application terminal 2 and the customer who confirmed the order content are displayed by the remote control ID. Since they can be linked, various convenient functions can be realized without handling personal information.
 また、注文管理システム1では、管理用サーバ4が複数の店舗10における注文内容を一元管理するため、必ずしも各店舗10に管理用装置を設置しなくてよいため、その分、コストを抑制することができる。 Further, in the order management system 1, since the management server 4 centrally manages the order contents in the plurality of stores 10, it is not always necessary to install a management device in each store 10, so that the cost is reduced accordingly. Can do.
 さらにいえば、注文管理システム1では、アプリケーション端末2にて表示される多くの画像が、管理用サーバ4から配信される画像であるため、これら画像を管理用サーバ4で一元管理することができ、システムデザインの変更を容易に行うことができる。 Furthermore, in the order management system 1, since many images displayed on the application terminal 2 are images distributed from the management server 4, these images can be centrally managed by the management server 4. System design can be changed easily.
 また、注文管理システム1では、アプリケーション端末2およびレジ端末5にて表示される多くの画像が、利用客の次の行動を促す画像であるため、利用客に対して、これら画像の案内どおりに自然なかたちで注文から精算まで誘導することができる。 In the order management system 1, many images displayed on the application terminal 2 and the cash register terminal 5 are images prompting the user to perform the next action. It is possible to guide from order to settlement in a natural way.
 さらにいえば、注文管理システム1では、アプリケーション端末2での簡易な操作によって支払比率を調整することが可能であったり、下駄箱で靴を保管するための板鍵をリモコン装置3として用いることが可能であったりするので、他の施設にない独創的でしかも便利な機能を利用客に提供することができ、これが話題性を呼んで集客効果を高めることが期待できる。 Furthermore, in the order management system 1, the payment ratio can be adjusted by a simple operation on the application terminal 2, or a plate key for storing shoes in a shoe rack can be used as the remote control device 3. Since it is possible, it is possible to provide users with unique and convenient functions that are not available in other facilities.
 また、注文管理システム1では、リモコン装置3の赤外線発光部23が位置する面に突起部25が設けられているので、利用客はボタン操作(リモコン操作)を行うときと同じようにリモコン装置3を把持しながら、突起部25を用いてアプリケーション端末2に対するタッチ操作を行うことができる。 Further, in the order management system 1, since the projection 25 is provided on the surface on which the infrared light emitting unit 23 of the remote control device 3 is located, the remote control device 3 is the same as when the user performs a button operation (remote control operation). The user can perform a touch operation on the application terminal 2 using the protrusion 25 while gripping.
 これにより、利用客がメニュー項目62の選択操作(タッチ操作)と確定操作(リモコン操作)とを連続して行う際に、リモコン装置3を手から放したり持ち替えたりせずに済み、しかもリモコン装置3をアプリケーション端末2に対してほぼ同じ方向に向けたままタッチ操作とリモコン操作とを行うことができるため、操作性に優れ、たいへん便利である。 Thus, when the user performs the selection operation (touch operation) and the confirmation operation (remote control operation) of the menu item 62 in succession, the remote control device 3 does not have to be released from the hand or moved. Since the touch operation and the remote control operation can be performed while 3 is directed in substantially the same direction with respect to the application terminal 2, the operability is excellent and it is very convenient.
 [他の実施形態]
 以上、本発明の実施形態について説明したが、本発明は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において、様々な態様にて実施することが可能である。
[Other Embodiments]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it is possible to implement in various aspects.
 例えば、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1では、管理用サーバ4が、複数の店舗10における注文内容を一元管理しているが、これに限定されるものではなく、一つの店舗10における注文内容を管理するように構築されてもよい。また、管理用サーバ4の代わりに、店舗PC7およびレジ端末5の少なくとも一つが店舗10における注文内容を管理するように構築されてもよい。さらにいえば、管理用サーバ4の代わりに、アプリケーション端末2が、リモコン装置3(または携帯電話機6)から受信する識別IDに、このリモコン装置3(または携帯電話機6)を所持する利用客により確定された注文内容を対応づけて管理するようにしてもよい。 For example, in the order management system 1 of the above embodiment, the management server 4 centrally manages the order contents at the plurality of stores 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order contents at one store 10 are not limited to this. It may be constructed to manage. Further, instead of the management server 4, at least one of the store PC 7 and the cash register terminal 5 may be configured to manage the order contents in the store 10. Furthermore, instead of the management server 4, the application terminal 2 determines the identification ID received from the remote control device 3 (or mobile phone 6) by the user who owns the remote control device 3 (or mobile phone 6). The order contents that have been placed may be managed in association with each other.
 また、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1では、アプリケーション端末2にて表示される多くの画像が、管理用サーバ4に予め記憶されているが、これに限定されるものではなく、アプリケーション端末2に予め記憶されていてもよい。さらにいえば、管理用サーバ4が行うサーバ処理の代わりに、アプリケーション端末2が、自端末2に予め記憶された各種画像を抽出して表示する処理を行うようにしてもよい。 In the order management system 1 of the above embodiment, many images displayed on the application terminal 2 are stored in the management server 4 in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be stored in advance. Furthermore, instead of the server process performed by the management server 4, the application terminal 2 may perform a process of extracting and displaying various images stored in the terminal 2 in advance.
 また、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1では、いくつかのリモコン装置3が、利用客の靴を保管するための鍵として用いられるように構成されているが、これに限定されるものではなく、利用者の靴や、傘、上着、貴重品などの少なくとも一つを保管するための鍵として用いられるように構成されてもよい。 Further, in the order management system 1 of the above embodiment, some remote control devices 3 are configured to be used as keys for storing the shoes of the user, but are not limited to this. It may be configured to be used as a key for storing at least one of a user's shoes, an umbrella, a jacket, a valuable item, and the like.
 また、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1は、店舗10内の各座席20に設けられたアプリケーション端末2が、リモコン装置3または携帯電話機6からの確定操作を受け付けるように構成されているが、アプリケーション端末2に限らず、タッチパネル部を有し、そのタッチパネル部にて入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として表示する端末であればよい。 The order management system 1 of the above embodiment is configured such that the application terminal 2 provided in each seat 20 in the store 10 accepts a confirmation operation from the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6. The terminal 2 is not limited to the terminal 2 and may be any terminal that has a touch panel unit and displays menu items corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as order contents.
 例えば、このような端末として、図10に示すように、店舗10内で店員が利用客から注文を受けるために用いられる周知のハンディターミナル29を用いてもよい。具体的には、ハンディターミナル29を、リモコン装置3または携帯電話機6に対して通信可能に構成すると共に、店員によってタッチパネル部に入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として表示し、利用客による確定操作を受け付けるように構成すればよい。 For example, as such a terminal, as shown in FIG. 10, a well-known handy terminal 29 used for a store clerk to receive an order from a customer in the store 10 may be used. Specifically, the handy terminal 29 is configured to be communicable with the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6, and the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input to the touch panel by the store clerk is displayed as the order contents and used. What is necessary is just to comprise so that confirmation operation by a customer may be received.
 また、ハンディターミナル29が、確定操作を受け付けた携帯電話機6にその注文内容を表す情報を送信し、携帯電話機6が、その情報を受信すると自機6の表示画面に注文内容を表示してもよい。このように構成された注文管理システム1によれば、店舗10の利用客にとっては、注文時にハンディターミナルが受け付けたメニュー項目を携帯電話機6の表示画面によって確認することができるため、店員が注文受付後に口頭で利用客に注文内容を確認する必要性がなくなり、この種の確認の煩わしさから利用客および店員の双方が解放され、たいへん便利である。ちなみに、このハンディターミナルでは、注文情報を座席20毎に予め設定された座席IDと対応づけて例えば管理用サーバ4に送信すればよい。 Further, even if the handy terminal 29 transmits information indicating the order details to the mobile phone 6 that has accepted the confirmation operation, and the mobile phone 6 receives the information, the handy terminal 29 displays the order details on the display screen of the own device 6. Good. According to the order management system 1 configured in this way, for the customer of the store 10, the menu item received by the handy terminal at the time of ordering can be confirmed on the display screen of the mobile phone 6, so that the store clerk can accept the order. There is no need to verbally confirm the details of the order later with the customer, and both the customer and the store clerk are freed from this troublesome confirmation, which is very convenient. Incidentally, in this handy terminal, the order information may be transmitted to, for example, the management server 4 in association with a seat ID preset for each seat 20.
 なお、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1では、リモコン装置3または携帯電話機6が、赤外線通信または近距離無線通信によってアプリケーション端末2に対する遠隔操作を行う(即ち、遠隔信号を送信する)ように構成されているが、これに限定されるものではなく、例えば無線LANアダプタを備え、無線LANルータ9を介して遠隔信号を送信するように構成されてもよい。 In the order management system 1 of the above embodiment, the remote control device 3 or the mobile phone 6 is configured to perform remote operation (that is, transmit a remote signal) to the application terminal 2 by infrared communication or short-range wireless communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a wireless LAN adapter may be provided and a remote signal may be transmitted via the wireless LAN router 9.
 さらにいえば、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1では、利用客が所有する携帯電話機6をリモコン装置として利用しているが、例えば店舗10で利用客に貸し出されるPHS等の携帯電話機(スマートフォンも可)をリモコン装置として用いるように構成してもよい。 Furthermore, in the order management system 1 of the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone 6 owned by the customer is used as a remote control device. For example, a mobile phone such as a PHS lent to the customer at the store 10 (smartphone is also possible). ) May be used as a remote control device.
 また、上記実施形態の注文管理システム1は、飲食店に適用されているが、これに限定されるものではなく、例えば複合温泉施設やカラオケボックス等といった一般的に商品やサービスを利用客が選択して注文する形式を有する各種の施設に適用されてもよい。 Moreover, although the order management system 1 of the said embodiment is applied to the restaurant, it is not limited to this, For example, a user selects goods and services generally, such as a complex hot spring facility, a karaoke box, etc. The present invention may be applied to various facilities having an ordering form.

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  1.  施設に設けられ、該施設によって提供されるメニュー項目を表示する表示パネルと、該表示パネルの表面に配設されて該メニュー項目に対応する箇所のタッチ操作を入力するための入力パネルとからなるタッチパネル部と、
     前記タッチパネル部にて入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として、該注文内容を確定するための確定操作を受け付ける確定受付手段と、
     前記確定受付手段にて受け付けた確定操作に基づいて前記注文内容を管理する注文管理手段と、
     を備えるアプリケーション端末において、
     前記確定操作は、前記施設の利用客を識別するための識別IDが個々に割り当てられたリモコン装置からの遠隔操作の一つであり、
     前記注文管理手段は、前記リモコン装置から受信する識別IDと、該リモコン装置を所持する利用客により確定された注文内容と、を対応づけることを特徴とするアプリケーション端末。
    A display panel provided in a facility and displaying a menu item provided by the facility, and an input panel disposed on the surface of the display panel for inputting a touch operation corresponding to the menu item. A touch panel unit;
    Confirmation accepting means for accepting a confirming operation for confirming the order content, with the menu item corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as the order content,
    Order management means for managing the contents of the order based on the confirmation operation accepted by the confirmation acceptance means;
    In an application terminal comprising:
    The confirmation operation is one of remote operations from a remote control device to which an identification ID for identifying a user of the facility is individually assigned,
    The application terminal characterized in that the order management means associates an identification ID received from the remote control device with an order content determined by a user possessing the remote control device.
  2.  施設に設けられ、該施設によって提供されるメニュー項目を表示する表示パネルと、該表示パネルの表面に配設されて該メニュー項目に対応する箇所のタッチ操作を入力するための入力パネルとからなるタッチパネル部を有し、該タッチパネル部にて入力されたタッチ操作に対応するメニュー項目を注文内容として、該注文内容を確定するための確定操作を受け付けるアプリケーション端末と、
     前記アプリケーション端末にて受け付けた確定操作に基づいて前記注文内容を管理する管理用装置と、
     を備える注文管理システムにおいて、
     前記施設の利用客を識別するための識別IDが個々に割り当てられたリモコン装置を備え、
     前記確定操作は、前記アプリケーション端末に対する前記リモコン装置からの遠隔操作の一つであり、
     前記アプリケーション端末は、前記リモコン装置から受信する識別IDと、該リモコン装置を所持する利用客により確定された注文内容とを対応づけた情報を、前記管理用装置に送信することを特徴とする注文管理システム。
    A display panel provided in a facility and displaying a menu item provided by the facility, and an input panel disposed on the surface of the display panel for inputting a touch operation corresponding to the menu item. An application terminal having a touch panel unit and accepting a confirming operation for confirming the order content with a menu item corresponding to the touch operation input on the touch panel unit as an order content;
    A management device for managing the contents of the order based on a confirmation operation received at the application terminal;
    In an order management system comprising:
    A remote control device to which an identification ID for identifying a customer of the facility is individually assigned;
    The confirmation operation is one of remote operations from the remote control device to the application terminal,
    The application terminal transmits information associating an identification ID received from the remote control device with an order content determined by a user possessing the remote control device to the management device. Management system.
  3.  前記アプリケーション端末は、前記タッチ操作を介して前記メニュー項目が選択されると、該注文内容を示すと共に前記確定操作または該注文内容を取り消すための取消操作のいずれかを受け付けるためのリモコン受付画像を前記タッチパネル部に表示し、
     前記リモコン装置は、前記遠隔操作を前記確定操作または前記取消操作のいずれかに限り行うように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の注文管理システム。
    When the menu item is selected through the touch operation, the application terminal displays a remote control reception image for indicating either the confirmation content or the cancellation operation for canceling the order content while indicating the content of the order. Displayed on the touch panel,
    3. The order management system according to claim 2, wherein the remote control device is configured to perform the remote operation only for the confirmation operation or the cancellation operation.
  4.  前記アプリケーション端末は、前記リモコン受付画像を表示する時間として予め設定された表示時間内に受け付けた全ての前記確定操作について、その受付回数と前記識別IDとを対応づけた注文情報を前記管理用装置に送信し、
     前記管理用装置は、前記アプリケーション端末から受信した注文情報に基づいて、前記識別ID毎に前記注文内容を記憶することを特徴とする請求項3に記載の注文管理システム。
    The application terminal is configured to display order information in which the number of times of reception and the identification ID are associated with each other for all the confirmation operations received within a display time set in advance as a time for displaying the remote control reception image. To
    4. The order management system according to claim 3, wherein the management device stores the order contents for each identification ID based on order information received from the application terminal.
  5.  前記管理用装置は、前記注文内容に対する支払代金を前記識別ID毎に計算した精算情報を、該複数の識別IDによって構成されるグループに対応する前記アプリケーション端末に送信し、
     前記アプリケーション端末は、前記管理用装置から受信した精算情報に基づいて、前記識別ID毎の支払代金を積層棒グラフの態様で前記タッチパネル部に表示することを特徴とする請求項2ないし請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の注文管理システム。
    The management device transmits the payment information for the order details for each identification ID, and transmits the settlement information to the application terminal corresponding to the group constituted by the plurality of identification IDs.
    The said application terminal displays the payment price for every said identification ID on the said touch panel part in the aspect of a lamination | stacking bar graph based on the payment information received from the said apparatus for management, The Claim 2 thru | or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The order management system according to any one of claims.
  6.  前記積層棒グラフは、前記識別ID毎の支払代金に対応する幅を有する矩形状の複数の構成ブロックが積層されてなり、
     前記アプリケーション端末は、前記タッチパネル部に対するドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作の始点から終点までの経路を読み取り、前記複数の構成ブロックの合計幅を一定に維持しつつ、各構成ブロックにおける境界線を前記ドラッグ・アンド・ドロップ操作の終点まで移動表示すると共に、該境界線の移動に伴う前記積層棒グラフの構成比の変化に基づいて、前記識別ID毎の支払代金を再計算して前記タッチパネル部に表示することを特徴とする請求項5に記載の注文管理システム。
    The stacked bar graph is formed by stacking a plurality of rectangular configuration blocks having a width corresponding to the payment price for each identification ID,
    The application terminal reads a route from a start point to an end point of a drag-and-drop operation on the touch panel unit, and maintains a total width of the plurality of constituent blocks, while dragging a boundary line in each constituent block. While moving and displaying to the end point of the AND / Drop operation, recalculating the payment price for each identification ID based on the change in the composition ratio of the stacked bar graph accompanying the movement of the boundary line and displaying it on the touch panel unit The order management system according to claim 5.
  7.  前記アプリケーション端末にて再計算された識別ID毎の支払代金を表す支払情報を、該アプリケーション端末から受信するレジ端末を備え、
     該レジ端末は、前記リモコン装置からの遠隔操作により受信した識別IDに対応する支払代金を前記支払情報から抽出することを特徴とする請求項6に記載の注文管理システム。
    Payment information representing the payment price for each identification ID recalculated at the application terminal is provided with a cash register terminal that receives from the application terminal,
    The order management system according to claim 6, wherein the cashier terminal extracts a payment price corresponding to an identification ID received by remote operation from the remote control device from the payment information.
  8.  前記リモコン装置は、前記施設内で貸し出される装置であり、該施設内において前記利用客の靴、傘、上着、及び貴重品の少なくとも一つを保管するための鍵として用いられることを特徴とする請求項2ないし請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の注文管理システム。 The remote control device is a device lent out in the facility, and is used as a key for storing at least one of the user's shoes, umbrella, outerwear, and valuables in the facility. The order management system according to any one of claims 2 to 7.
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