JP2000276661A - Merchandise sales and processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To speedily issue a receipt to which receipt printing data and printing information different from that are printed by presetting printing information which can be printed to the receipt to a printer and printing preset-finishing printing information with the receipt printing data concerning merchandise register to the receipt after totaling operation. SOLUTION: A printing information reading control means reads printing information (e.g. 'wine' and deformed and magnified characters of 'discount campaigne is executed') corresponding to a product (e.g. 'cheese') stored in a printing information storing means by referring to that at the time of merchandise register. A preset control means presets this read information to a printer. Then, the merchandise register and according processing of the merchandise ('cheese') are executed to set receipt printing data to the printer. After then, a parallel printing control means prints the receipt printing data and the printing information, which is different from that and is already preset, to the receipt in parallel.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sale of goods formed such that receipt printing data relating to the registration of goods is set in a printer by a closing operation after registration of the goods and a receipt printed with the set receipt printing data is issued. The present invention relates to a data processing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, an electronic cash register type merchandise sales data processing apparatus has a control unit (CPU, ROM, RA).
M, etc.), a keyboard, a scanner, a display, a printer, a drawer, etc., and can execute product registration and accounting processing.

[0003] That is, a clerk (operator) reads and inputs a product code from a bar code attached to a customer purchased product using a scanner (YES in ST30 of FIG. 6). Thereby, the product data (product name,
(Unit price, etc.) from within the machine or from a higher-level machine (store controller) and use this product data to register the product (ST
Perform 31). The registered product data is displayed on the display (the operator display and the customer display).

[0004] When the merchandise registration is completed for all of the purchased merchandise of the customer, a closing operation (S
T32) is performed. Then, the accounting process (ST33) including the calculation of the total amount is executed. The accounting data is also displayed on the display. Thereafter, the drawer is automatically opened, and the edited receipt print data (including registered product data and accounting data) is set in the printer (ST35).

Thus, the receipt 22RP shown in FIG. 7 on which the receipt print data is printed is issued (ST3).
6). The attendant hands the change together with the receipt 22RP to the customer. So-called checkout. The customer reconfirms the contents of the purchased product or the like by looking at the receipt 22RP.

The store controller has a function of collecting registration data (sales data) from each electronic cash register and setting various data in each electronic cash register. Further, the store controller is often connected to a host computer disposed at a head office of a chain store or the like via a data communication line (for example, ISDN). The head office (host computer) performs overall management using data collected from each store (each store controller).

By the way, not only the receipt print data is printed on the receipt 22RP for sales promotion and customer service, but also other print information (in the case of FIG. 7, "strawberry special sale campaign!") Can be printed. Some are formed. The printing information includes information on special sale dates, new product arrival schedules, ..., weather forecasts, and the like. Thus, the clerk can perform the store PR without performing any special operation, and the customer 22 can receive the profit and the like without fail because useful information is printed on the receipt 22RP that is received on a daily basis.

[0008]

The receipt 22R is useful for both the store side and the customer side.
There is a strong demand for diversification of the type, format, and expression method of print information printed together with receipt print data on P.

In the above example, the character information is in a standard font ("During a strawberry special sale!"), But it is desired that the character information be a modified font or color image font that can further increase the alertness. In addition, graphics
There is also a request that graphic information (for example, a monochrome or color product graphic or photograph) be printed together. These requests can be relatively easily realized by adding a memory, improving a printer structure, or adding a print control program.

[0010] However, according to this trial, the problem of practical operation, that is, the shortening of the time from the end of the accounting process or checkout of the first customer to the start of the product registration of the next customer is directly linked to the improvement of business efficiency and customer service. A problem can arise that goes against the basic principle of doing so. That is, since any enhancement request is directed to increasing the data amount of the print information, the time for setting the print information in the printer after the tightening operation becomes longer.

[0011] Furthermore, if there is a request to change the print information depending on the registered product or the customer layer, for example, rather than the fixed fixed information, the waiting time until receipt is further lengthened. .

An object of the present invention is to provide a merchandise sales data processing apparatus capable of promptly issuing a receipt printed with different print information together with the receipt print data.

[0013]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, receipt printing data relating to product registration is set in a printer by a closing operation after product registration, and a receipt on which the set receipt printing data is printed can be issued. In the formed product sales data processing device, print information that is stored in advance at the time of the product registration and can be printed on the receipt can be preset in the printer, and has been preset together with the receipt print data related to the product registration after the tightening operation. This is a merchandise sales data processing device formed so that print information can be printed on the receipt.

According to this invention, at the time of merchandise registration, print information stored in advance is preset in the printer. Since the product registration is performed the same number of times as the number of products purchased by the customer, the preset time does not become a time extension element in the required time until the receipt issuance after the closing operation. After the closing operation, the receipt print data relating to the product registration is set in the printer as in the case of the conventional example. Then, together with the printing of the receipt print data, the preset print information is also printed on the receipt.

[0015] Therefore, a receipt printed with receipt print data and print information different from the receipt print data can be quickly issued, which can greatly contribute to improvement in business efficiency, sales promotion and customer service.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a product formed such that receipt printing data relating to the product registration is set in a printer by a closing operation after the product registration and a receipt on which the set receipt printing data is printed can be issued. In the sales data processing device, a print information storage means capable of storing print information printable on the receipt, a print information read control means for reading print information stored in the print information storage means at the time of product registration, Preset control means for presetting the read print information in the printer; and simultaneous printing for printing the preset print information together with the receipt print data set in the printer after the tightening operation, in connection with the product registration, in the same receipt. This is a product sales data processing device provided with a control unit.

In this invention, the print information reading control means reads the print information stored in the print information storage means at the time of product registration. Then, the preset control means:
The read print information is preset in the printer. Since the product registration is performed the same number of times as the number of products purchased by the customer, the preset time does not become a time extension element in the required time until the receipt issuance after the closing operation.

After the closing operation, the receipt print data relating to the product registration is set in the printer in the same manner as in the conventional example. Then, the concurrent printing control means concurrently prints the receipt print data and the different and preset print information on the receipt.

Therefore, a receipt printed with receipt print data and print information different from the receipt print data can be quickly issued, which can greatly contribute to the improvement of business efficiency and sales promotion and customer service, and can be used for ordinary product registration. The operation is simple because only the operation and the operation for accounting are required.

The invention according to claim 3 is a commodity sales data processing apparatus wherein the print information includes image data or modified character data.

In this invention, the print information is printed on the receipt as a deformed character or an image, so that the same operation and effect as those of the first and second inventions can be obtained. In addition, it can further raise the customer's alertness and willingness to purchase.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the print information storage means is formed so as to be capable of storing a plurality of print information, and the print information read control means refers to the print information storage means at the time of product registration. This is a merchandise sales data processing device formed so that print information corresponding to the merchandise related to the merchandise registration can be read.

In this invention, the print information reading control means refers to the print information storage means storing a plurality of pieces of print information at the time of product registration, and reads the print information corresponding to the product related to the product registration. The PR information on the campaign product (for example, "wine") is read for the registered product (for example, "cheese"). Therefore, in addition to providing the same operational effects as those of the inventions of claims 2 and 3, it is also possible to provide product information and bargain information that the customer has forgotten to purchase. Can be induced further.

Further, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the print information storage means is formed so as to be able to store a plurality of print information, and the print information read control means refers to the print information storage means before or before the product registration. This is a merchandise sales data processing device formed so as to be able to read the printing information corresponding to the customer layer, which is input later.

In this invention, the print information reading control means refers to the print information storage means storing a plurality of print information at the time of product registration, and selects the product registration information from the print information stored therein. The print information corresponding to the customer layer input before (or after) the user operation is read. It reads PR information on a campaign product (for example, "game software") for a customer group (for example, "child boys"). Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as in the case of each of the second and third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to further induce purchase motivation for each customer class.

Further, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the print information storage means is formed so as to be able to store the priority of each print information, and the priority of the print information read by the print information read control means and the printer Priority determining means for comparing the priority of the print information which has been preset with the priority of the print information which has been read this time to determine whether the priority is higher than the priority of the preset print information. But,
If the priority reading means determines that the current read print information priority is higher than the preset print information priority, the current read print information is preset in the printer instead of the preset print information. If it is determined that the priority of the current read print information is lower than the priority of the preset print information, it is possible to prohibit the preset of the current read print information while keeping the preset print information as it is. It is a commodity sales data processing device that has been completed.

In this invention, when the print information reading control means reads the print information by referring to the print information storage means storing a plurality of print information at the time of product registration, the priority determining means reads the read information. By comparing the priority of the print information with the priority of the print information preset in the printer, it is determined whether or not the priority of the print information read this time is higher than the priority of the preset print information.

Here, the preset control means determines whether or not the priority of the presently read print information (for example,
"4") is the preset print information priority ("3")
If it is determined that the priority is higher than the priority, the current read print information is preset in the printer instead of the preset print information. However, if it is determined that the priority of the currently read print information (for example, “4”) is lower than the priority of the preset print information (for example, “6”), And the presetting of the current reading print information is prohibited.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as in each of the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, print information particularly useful to both or one of the store and the customer is preferentially printed / printed. Because it can be issued, it is highly practical and adaptable.

Further, the invention according to claim 7 is a commodity sales data processing device wherein at least one of the print information and the priority stored in the print information storage means is formed so as to be automatically updated according to a time zone.

According to this invention, at least one of the print information and the priority stored in the print information storage means is automatically updated by the time zone, for example, by the management of the own device or the management of the store controller. For example, it is possible to update and switch to PR information for the "age" layer in the morning and PR information for the "housewife" layer in the evening and print and issue the receipt.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same functions and effects as in each of the second to sixth aspects of the present invention, more accurate information can be provided via the receipt.

[0033]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the product sales data processing device has a basic configuration including an electronic cash register 10 and a higher-level device (store controller 30).
Print information reading control means (11, 12), preset control means (11, 12), and concurrent print control means (11, 12).
12), and a print information storage unit 13 at the time of product registration.
The print information stored in the PD is transferred to the printer 22 (24 ...
24M) so that the preset print information can be printed on the receipt 22R together with the receipt print data relating to the product registration after the closing operation.

In FIG. 1, the electronic cash register 1
0 denotes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, a clock circuit 14, a scanner 19 (scanner circuit 15) for reading merchandise data from a bar code attached to the merchandise, and a keyboard 20.
(Keyboard circuit 16), indicator 21C for cashier
Display 21 comprising HR and customer display 21CST
(Display control circuit 17), printer 22 (printer drive circuit 24) connected via input / output circuit (I / O) 18
And an automatic opening type drawer 23 (drawer opening device 2)
5), an interface (I / F) 2 for performing data communication with a hard disk device (HDD) 26, a floppy disk device (FDD) 27, and a higher-level device (store controller 30) via a data communication network (LAN) 35
9 and can execute various functions relating to merchandise registration, accounting processing, and the like.

Print information storage means 13PD in RAM 13
Are backed up by the HDD 26 (26PD). The drive circuit 24 of the printer 22 is provided with a set memory 24M in which receipt print data and print information can be set. The keyboard 20 is provided with a customer layer key 20K for inputting a customer layer (for example, a child, a young man, an old man, an old man, etc.) (YES in ST11 of FIG. 3).

The store controller 30 connected via the data communication network 35 collectively manages the electronic cash registers 10. In addition, the scanner 19 responds to the electronic cash register 10, which is the inquiry source, with the product data (eg, product name, unit price, etc.) corresponding to the product code read and input (YES in ST10 of FIG. 3). It also collects various data from each electronic cash register 10.

The store controller (SC) 30
Automatically updates the print information stored in the print information storage unit 13PD in each electronic cash register 10 and / or the priority of each print information by a download format at each set time (time zone). . Own machine (1
0). In any case, the updating itself (YES in ST13 in FIG. 3, ST14) is performed by each electronic cash register 10.

Here, the print information storage means 13PD
As shown in FIG. 2, print information ("data type" and "data file") for each scan code (product code) can be stored. The data type is
“0” is text and “1” is an image. In addition,
The text and the image are stored in the print information storage unit 26PD in the HDD 26. The text is a deformed character or the like, and the image is a product figure or a photograph. Monochrome and color.

Further, the priority ("0" to "9") for each product can be stored in the print information storage means 13PD. Although not shown in FIG. 2, print information classified for each customer layer is also stored.

The print information reading control means is formed of the ROM 12 (or the HDD 26) in which the print information reading control program is stored and the CPU 11, and the print information storage means is used when registering a product (YES in ST10 of FIG. 3). 13P
D is read out (ST15, ST15).
16). These programs (Figs. 3 and 4) are
May be installed on the HDD 26 from the FDD 27 or downloaded from the host machine (30).

In this embodiment, when the product mode is selected, the print information (for example, "A") corresponding to the product related to the product registration is read. If the customer layer mode is selected by a switching operation in advance, the print information corresponding to the customer layer input (YES in ST11, ST12) before (or after) the product registration can be read.

The preset control means (CPU 11,
The ROM 12) stores the read print information in the printer 22.
(Specifically, the set memory 24 of the printer drive circuit 24
M) (ST19).

Priority determination means (CPU 11, ROM1
2) the priority of the print information (for example, “B”) read by the print information read control means (11, 12) and the printer 2
2 (24M), the preset print information (for example,
A comparison is made with the priority of “A”) to determine whether or not the current read print information priority is higher than the preset print information priority (ST18).

Thus, the preset control means (1)
1,12), when the priority of the currently read print information is determined to be higher than the preset print information priority by the priority determination means (11, 12) (ST1).
8), the current read print information (“B”) is replaced by the printer (2) in place of the preset print information (“A”).
4M) (ST19) and when it is determined that the priority of the currently read print information is lower than the preset print information priority (NO in ST18), the preset print information ("A )) And the preset of the current reading print information (“B”) is prohibited (ST
20).

Printing control means (CPU 11, ROM 1
In 2), after the tightening operation (YES in ST22 of FIG. 4), the preset print information is printed together with the receipt print data set in the printer (24M) on the same receipt in connection with the product registration (ST26).

In this embodiment, the commodity code is read and input using the scanner 19 (YES in ST10 of FIG. 3). When the customer mode is selected, the customer key 20
Enter and store the customer layer using K (ST11, S
T12). In the following, the product mode is selected and the registered product is "cheese" corresponding to the product code (scan code).
Assume that

The print information reading control means (11, 12)
At the time of this product registration, the print information storage unit 13 shown in FIG.
With reference to the PD (ST15), print information (eg, cheese) corresponding to the product (“cheese”) stored therein is stored.
"B": the image "wine" and the modified enlarged character "under sale campaign" are read (ST16).

At this stage, if no print information is preset in the preset memory 24M (NO in ST17), the preset control means (11, 12) sends the read print information to the printer (preset memory 24M).
M) (ST19).

Since the product registration (ST21) is performed the same number of times as the number of products purchased by the customer, the preset time performed before one closing operation is added to the required time until receipt issuance after the closing operation and a time extension element. Never be.

However, when print information (for example, "A") is preset in the preset memory 24M (S
In YES of T17), the priority determination means (11, 12)
Is the priority of the read print information (“B”) (for example,
By comparing “2”) with the priority of the preset print information (“A”) (for example, “3”), it is determined whether the current read print information priority is higher than the preset print information priority. Is determined (ST18).

Here, the preset control means (11, 1)
2) In the case where the priority determination unit determines that the currently read print information priority (for example, “3”) has a higher priority than the preset print information priority (“2”) (S).
At T18, YES), instead of the preset print information ("A"), the current read print information ("B" ... image "Wine" and deformed enlarged characters "under special sale campaign") are sent to the printer (24M). Preset (ST
19).

It should be noted that the priority of the print information read this time (for example,
“3”) is the preset print information priority (for example,
If it is determined that the priority is lower than “5”) (ST1)
8) is the preset print information (“A”)
, The preset of the current read print information (“B”... “Wine”) is prohibited (ST20).

Thus, the merchandise ("cheese") is registered (ST21). After completing the product registration for all the purchased products of the customer, the closing operation (ST2 in FIG. 4)
Yes at 2). An accounting process (ST23) is executed. In addition, editing of the receipt print data including the registered product data and the accounting process data related to the product registration (S
T24) and the printer 22 (set memory 24)
M) (ST25).

At this time, the preset printing information (“B”... Image “Wine” and the modified enlarged characters “under special sale campaign”) and the receipt print data are automatically edited in a predetermined layout (ST25).
It is supposed to be.

Thereafter, the simultaneous printing control means (11, 1)
2) is different from the receipt print data and the preset print information (“B”... Image “wine”).
And the modified enlarged character "under special sale campaign") are printed on the receipt 22R as shown in FIG. 5 (ST).
26).

Therefore, a receipt printed with the receipt print data and print information different from the receipt print data can be quickly issued, which can greatly contribute to the improvement of business efficiency and sales promotion and customer service, and can be used for ordinary product registration. The operation is simple because only the operation and the operation for accounting are required.

For the registered product (for example, "cheese"), PR information about the campaign product (for example, "wine"), that is, the image (wine bottle) shown in FIG. Since “)” is printed, it is possible to provide product information and bargain information that the customer has forgotten to purchase, thereby further incentive to purchase for each product.

Similarly, if the customer layer mode is selected, PR information on a campaign product (eg, “game software”) for the customer layer (eg, “child boy”) can be printed on the receipt 22R. In addition, the motivation to purchase for each customer segment can be further induced.

Furthermore, since print information particularly useful for both or one of the shop and the customer can be preferentially printed and issued, the utility and adaptability are high. The print information is
Because it is printed on the receipt as deformed characters and images,
The customer's alertness and willingness to purchase can be further aroused.

Further, at least one of the print information and the priority stored in the print information storage means 13PD is automatically updated by the time zone, for example, by the management of the own device or the management of the store controller (ST14 in FIG. 3). For example, in the morning, PR information for the "elderly" group,
In the evening, the information can be updated and switched to the PR information for the “housewife” layer, and printed on the receipt 22R. Therefore, more accurate information can be provided via the receipt 22R.

[0061]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, at the time of product registration, print information can be preset in the printer, and after the closing operation, the preset print information can be printed on the receipt together with the receipt print data relating to the product registration. Product sales data processing device, it is possible to quickly issue a receipt printed with receipt print data and print information different from the receipt print data, which can greatly contribute to business efficiency, sales promotion and improvement of customer service. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a print information storage means, a print information read control means, a preset control means, and a concurrent print control means, which reads print information at the time of product registration and sets the print information in a printer. Since the product sales data processing device is formed so that the pre-set print information can be printed together with the receipt print data on the receipt after the tightening operation, it can greatly contribute to the improvement of business efficiency and sales promotion and customer service, and Since it is only necessary to perform the product registration operation and the accounting process operation, the handling is simple.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the print information includes image data or modified character data, the same effects as those of the first and second aspects of the invention can be obtained. In addition to being able to do so, it will further increase the customer's alertness and willingness to purchase.

According to the invention of claim 4, the print information reading control means is formed so as to be able to read the print information corresponding to the product related to the product registration by referring to the print information storage means at the time of product registration. Claim 2 and Claim 3
In addition to the effects similar to those of each of the inventions described above, the present invention can also provide product information and bargain information that the customer has forgotten to purchase, thereby further incentive to purchase for each product.

Further, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the print information reading control means refers to the print information storage means so that the print information corresponding to the customer layer inputted before or after the commodity registration can be read. Therefore, in addition to providing the same effects as in the case of each of the second and third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to further induce purchase will for each customer group.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, the preset control means determines that the priority of the currently read print information is higher than the preset print information priority by the priority determination means. If it is determined that the current read print information can be preset to the printer in place of the preset print information and the priority of the current read print information is lower, the preset print information is left as it is and the current read print is performed. Since the presetting of the information is formed so as to be prohibited, the same effects as those of the inventions of claims 3 and 4 can be obtained.
Further, since particularly useful print information can be preferentially printed and issued to both or one of the store and the customer, practicality and adaptability are high.

Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 7, at least one of the print information and the priority stored in the print information storage means can be automatically updated according to the time zone. In addition to the effects similar to those of the inventions described above, more accurate information can be provided via a receipt.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a print information storage unit.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 4 is also a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a print mode of print information.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the conventional example.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a receipt.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 electronic cash register (commodity sales data processing device) 11 CPU (print information read control means, preset control means, concurrent print control means, priority determination means) 12 ROM (print information read control means, preset control means, concurrent print control) Means, priority determination means) 13 RAM 13PD print information storage means 19 scanner 20 keyboard 20K customer layer key 21 display 22 printer 24 printer drive circuit 24M set memory (printer) 25 drawer 26 HDD 27 FDD 30 store controller

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A merchandise sales data processing apparatus formed so as to be capable of setting receipt print data relating to the merchandise registration in a printer by a tightening operation after merchandise registration and issuing a receipt printed with the set receipt print data. Print information that is stored in advance at the time of product registration and printable on the receipt can be preset in the printer, and after the tightening operation, preset print information can be printed on the receipt together with receipt print data related to the product registration. Product sales data processing device. 2. A merchandise sales data processing device formed so that receipt printing data relating to the merchandise registration can be set in a printer by a closing operation after merchandise registration and a receipt printed with the set receipt printing data can be issued. Print information storage means capable of storing print information printable on a receipt; print information read control means for reading print information stored in the print information storage means at the time of product registration; Preset control means for presetting to a printer, and concurrent printing control means for printing preset printing information on the same receipt together with receipt printing data set in the printer in connection with the product registration after the fastening operation, Product sales data processing device. 3. The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the print information includes image data or modified character data. 4. The print information storage means is formed so as to be able to store a plurality of print information, and the print information read control means refers to the print information storage means at the time of registering the product, and stores the product related to the product registration. The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the corresponding print information is formed so as to be readable. 5. The print information storage means is formed so as to be able to store a plurality of print information, and the print information read control means refers to the print information storage means and stores the print information in the customer layer inputted before or after the product registration. The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the corresponding print information is formed so as to be readable. 6. The print information storage means is formed so as to be able to store the priority of each print information, and the priority of the print information read by the print information read control means and the print information preset in the printer. Priority determining means for comparing the priority with the current read print information priority to determine whether the priority is higher than the preset print information priority is provided.
When the preset control unit determines that the priority of the currently read print information is higher than the preset print information priority by the priority determination unit, the preset read information replaces the preset print information. If it is determined that the information can be preset in the printer and the priority of the current read print information is lower than the priority of the preset print information, the preset print information is left as it is and the current read print information is The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the presetting is prohibited. 7. The print information storage device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the print information and the priority stored in the print information storage means is formed so as to be automatically updated according to a time zone.
The product sales data processing device according to any one of the above.