DE9207920U1 - Cash register facility - Google Patents

Description

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authorized representative at the European Patent Office,

DiPLPHYS. BUSE ■ DiPL-PHYS. MENTZEL ■ dipling. LUDEWIG Unterdörnen 114 · PO Box 20 02 10 5600 Wuppertal 2 ■ Telephone (02 02) 55 70 22/23/24 ■ Telex 8 591606 wpat Fax (02 02) 5715

^71a D-5600 Wuppertal 2, the

Password: "Cash register system"

CSB-System Software Development & Management Consulting GmbH, An Fürthenrode, 5130 Geilenkirchen

Cash register facility

The invention relates to a cash register device for item-specific goods dispatch recording with a processor with associated cash register keyboard and a monitor for displaying the articles with their prices, which can be entered via an input device, such as the cash register keyboard, a scanner, a magnetic card reader or the like, and with a printer for printing receipts, delivery notes, invoices or the like.

This cash register system provides retailers with a data cash register that enables them to carry out checkouts quickly and safely. Using an input device such as the cash register keyboard, a scanner, a magnetic card reader or similar, each article can be entered into the processor with its name and price and read on the monitor. By pressing the corresponding key on the cash register keyboard, the total amount is calculated and a receipt, delivery note, invoice or similar is printed. However, the cash register system must be connected to a central computer if the entire goods flow is to be recorded.

The invention is based on the object of further improving a cash register device of the type described at the beginning and in particular of designing it in such a way that it can also be used as a central computer.

This task is solved according to the invention in that the processor is assigned an additional computer keyboard to handle the entire inventory management. The cash register device can thus be used as a data cash register during business hours. After business hours, the processor of the cash register device can then be used in conjunction with the additional computer keyboard to handle the entire inventory management. Cash register and background programs can thus run in parallel on one and the same processor. Statistics or invoices or similar can thus be created directly at the workstation. Several cash register devices can also be networked with one another. Credit and installment sales can be made at the cash register with direct customer assignment by entering the customer number, or can be read in with the magnetic stripe reader or scanner when a customer card is presented.

The additional computer keyboard can advantageously be arranged in a concealed manner. This means that during business hours only the cash register keyboard is accessible to the cashier, so that quick and secure checkout processes can be carried out.

The additional computer keyboard can be provided on the inside of a flap that has the cash register keyboard on the outside. This makes it easy to use either the additional computer keyboard or the cash register keyboard. Incorrect operation is therefore

simply excluded.

The flap that supports the computer keyboard and the cash register keyboard can be held on a housing that houses the processor by means of a hinge that engages one of its long edges. This makes it easy to reliably hold the flap that supports the computer keyboard and the cash register keyboard on the housing that houses the processor.

The flap that supports the computer keyboard and the cash register keyboard can be locked with a locking device in the position that covers the computer keyboard. This makes it easy for the cashier to only have access to the cash register keyboard.

The invention is shown in an embodiment in the drawing, which shows:

Fig. 1 the cash register device according to the invention in
graphic representation, and

Fig. 2 shows the cash register device also in a diagrammatic representation, but the
Computer keyboard in its active position
has been transferred.

The cash register device shown in the drawing consists of a housing 10 in which the processor (not shown in detail) is arranged. On the top of the housing 10, a cash register keyboard 11 is provided on the edge facing the cashier. Furthermore, a printer 12 for printing receipts and a monitor 13 are provided on the top of the housing. On the left

On the other side of the housing 10 there is a holder 14 for a scanner 15, which holds the scanner 15 in the ready position.

Below the housing 10, a further housing 16 is provided, which accommodates the cash drawer 17. The cash drawer 17 is provided with a locking device 18 to enable the cash drawer to be closed.

When the cash register is used as intended, the article to be sold can be entered into the processor. The name of the article and its price appear on the monitor and can thus be checked by the user. The entry can be made in various ways. The scanner 15 can be used to capture the bar (not shown in detail) provided on the article to be sold. The article can also be captured by typing in the article number or by pressing the article key or typing in the PLU number. The price can also be typed in and the product group key pressed. Finally, it is also possible to assign a magnetic card reader to the cash register, which can be used to read the magnetic card provided on the article. The final total is determined by pressing the end key and a receipt is printed with the printer 12. The cash register thus enables quick and safe checkouts.

As can be seen in particular from Fig. 2, an additional computer keyboard 19 is assigned to the processor in order to enable the entire merchandise management to be carried out. The additional computer keyboard 19 is provided on the inside of a flap 20, which is on the outside.

The flap 20 carrying the computer keyboard 19 and the cash register keyboard 11 is held by a hinge 21 on one of its long edges on the housing 10 that houses the processor, namely on the side of the housing 10 facing the cashier. During business hours, the cashier can thus use the cash register keyboard 11 for quick and safe checkout processes. The cash register keyboard 11 can have ergonomically designed, color-coded key areas. After business hours, the flap 20 can then be moved to the position shown in Fig. 2 so that the computer keyboard can now be used. The entire inventory management system can now be processed. Incoming goods can also be entered into the monitor so that a current inventory with storage times etc. can be called up at any time. All sales results can be called up by item and by department. Sales performance by department and/or employee can be evaluated at any time.

The flap 20 carrying the computer keyboard 19 and the cash register keyboard 11 can be locked with a locking device 22 in the position that covers the computer keyboard 19. The computer keyboard 19 is thus easily accessible only to authorized persons, while the cashier can only use the cash register keyboard 11.

As already mentioned, the embodiment shown is merely an example of the implementation of the invention and is not limited to this. In fact, many other embodiments and modifications are possible. For example, several cash registers could be networked with one another. Networking with the

Cash register equipment from other branches or similar is possible. The processor of the cash register equipment can also be equipped with additional PC software in order to be able to carry out word processing, spreadsheets or similar.

PATENT ATTORNEYS f

Authorized Representatives before _the European Patent Office

DiPLPHYS. BUSE · DiPL-PHYS. MENTZEL ■ dipl-ing. LUDEWIG Unterdörnen 114 PO Box 20 02 10 5600 Wuppertal 2 · Telephone (02 02) 55 70 22/23/24 ■ Telex 8 591606 wpat ■ Fax (02 02) 5715

^71a D-5600 Wuppertal 2, the

Password: "Cash register system"

CSB-System Software Development & Management Consulting GmbH, An Fürthenrode, 5130 Geilenkirchen

List of reference symbols:

10 Housing

11 Cash register keyboard

12 printers

13 Monitor

14 Recording

15 scanners

16 Housing

17 Cash drawer

18 Locking device

19 Computer keyboard

20 flap

21 Hinge

22 Locking device

Claims (5)

PATENT ATTORNEYS V Authorized Representative at, Europeanized Fateiitarai DiPL-PHYS. BUSE ■ DiPL-PHYS. MENTZEL ■ dipl-ing. LUDEWIG Unterdörnen 114 ■ PO Box 20 02 10- 5600 Wuppertal 2 Telephone (02 02) 55 70 22/23/24 ■ Telex 8 591606 wpat Fax (02 02) 5715 ^71a D-5600 Wuppertal 2, the Password: "Cash register system" CSB-System Software Development & Business Consulting
GmbH, An Fürthenrode, 5130 Geilenkirchen Expectations : 1.) Cash register device for item-specific goods issue recording with a processor with associated cash register keyboard and a monitor to display the items with their prices, which can be entered via an input device such as the cash register keyboard, a scanner, a magnetic card reader or similar, and with a printer for printing receipts, delivery notes, invoices or similar. characterized, that an additional computer keyboard (19) is assigned to the processor for handling the entire merchandise management. 2.) Cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional computer keyboard (19) is arranged so that it can be concealed. 3.) Cash register device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the additional computer keyboard (19) is provided on the inside of a flap (20) which on the outside houses the cash register keyboard (11). 4.) Cash register device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the flap (20) carrying the computer keyboard (19) and the cash register keyboard (11) is held on a housing (10) accommodating the processor by a hinge (21) engaging on one of its longitudinal edges. 5.) Cash register device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the flap (20) carrying the computer keyboard (19) and the cash register keyboard (11) can be locked with a locking device (22) in the position covering the computer keyboard (19).