JP2001052214A - Method and device for settling account of provided service fee - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent trouble caused by a human intervenient account setting method by making every visitor automatically settle the account of a provided service fee dealing with a machine at the exit of a facility. SOLUTION: The visitor pays an admission fee at a front 1. The code of the locker key and paid amount information of every visitor are stored in the date base of a computer 3 as one piece of set data. Each time the visitor utilizes pay service providing sections 5-7 inside a facility SH, the code of the key for each visitor and the fee information of the provided services are inputted from input devices 5a-7a at respective corners 5-7 and provided to the computer 3. When every visitor is to leave a shop, the code of the key is read by the scanner of an account setting device 8 installed by the side of the front 1 on the exit side. Settled account amount information is supplied from the computer 3 to the account setting device 8 and displayed. Every visitor setting the account with the account settling device 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a service providing facility used by an unspecified number of people, and to a service fee provided by each user when each user leaves the facility. The present invention relates to a payment apparatus formed so that each user can automatically settle the payment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a facility that provides services for a fee such as a so-called urban sauna or health round, an unspecified number of people enter the facility for a fee and receive various services provided in the facility. Pay a predetermined amount at the time of entry, receive a locker key and a sheet or card on which the payment amount such as a receipt is recorded, and pay the fee for the paid service provided in the facility first when you leave this facility Payments between amounts have been made.

Conventionally, all of the above-mentioned settlement operations have been performed manually, so that not only dedicated personnel for such settlement operations are indispensable, but also due to manual processing, money such as calculation errors and lost cash is lost. I couldn't avoid the trouble.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a large number of unspecified persons enter as described above, receive various services at a fee, and pay for each service at the exit of the facility. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic settlement apparatus which can prevent various troubles caused by a conventional manual settlement method by allowing each person to automatically settle with a machine. It is assumed that.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the structure of the settlement method according to the present invention is applied to a facility where an unspecified number of people can enter and receive a plurality of services. A key code assigned to each key in advance to identify each locker key when the side hands a specific locker key to each visitor to store personal belongings etc. for each visitor And information on the initially set amount of money permitted to be used in this facility by each visitor paying in advance in advance in the computer in association with each key code, and each visitor enters this information. When various services are provided in the facility, the name of the service provided and the fee provided in correspondence with each key code possessed by each visitor are stored in the computer or another computer connected to the computer. And entered into a computer and stored,
When each visitor exits the facility, the code for each visitor's locker key is entered into the computer so that the computer can determine the total amount of service fees each visitor has received within the facility. Comparing with the set amount of money for each visitor, if there is a shortage or surplus, calculate it and display it on the display unit of the checkout machine, and for the shortage, put the amount into cash of the checkout machine The present invention is characterized in that an entrance is inserted by a visitor, the surplus amount is returned from the return port of the settlement machine, the settlement amount is set to zero, the receipt is displayed, and a receipt is issued.

In the above-mentioned method of the present invention, when issuing a settled receipt to a visitor, a free ticket, a discount, and a discount are set based on a reference amount set arbitrarily and a reference ratio of the number of settled visitors. A bonus ticket such as a ticket may be issued together with the receipt.

[0007] Further, the structure of the settlement apparatus for executing the above-mentioned method is such that in a facility where an unspecified number of people enter and receive a plurality of services, the facility side gives each visitor a personal information. A specific rocker key passed to each visitor for storing belongings, etc., and a locker key having a key code previously assigned to each key to identify each locker key; A first computer for inputting the amount information and the key code of each of the initially set visitors who are allowed to use in this facility by paying the money in advance; When various services are provided in the facility, input means for inputting the name and fee of the provided service corresponding to each of the key codes into the computer, and When leaving the facility, the user reads the key code of the locker key previously stored and the total amount of the service fee provided by each visitor in the facility is the set amount stored for each visitor. And a second computer that performs a comparison operation with the second computer and, if there is a shortage or surplus in the set amount by the operation, displays the shortage or surplus on a display unit of the checkout machine. The customer is required to enter the account, and the surplus amount is returned from the return port of the payment machine, the balance is displayed as zero, and a payment machine that issues a receipt is provided. It is.

In the above-mentioned apparatus, the first computer may be provided with a ticket issuing function such as a bath ticket by inserting money or a card regarded as being equivalent thereto. Further, the first and second computers may be operated by one computer, or may be configured such that individual computers are connected to each other. Further, the checkout machine and the second computer, or the computer in which the first and second computers are combined may be formed on one piece of hardware.

Further, in the above-described apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the ticketing function, the first computer can be arbitrarily set based on a reference amount set arbitrarily and a reference ratio of the number of visitors who purchase a bath ticket or the like. A function to issue bonus tickets such as free tickets and discount tickets, or to the checkout machine, at the same time a receipt is issued, a reference amount set arbitrarily and a reference ratio of the number of visitors to complete the checkout Based on the above, a bonus ticket such as a free ticket or a discount ticket can be issued together with the receipt.

[0010]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a preferred embodiment of a settlement apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a service providing facility, such as an urban sauna, in which the settlement apparatus of the present invention is installed, FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the settlement apparatus of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a settlement in the settlement apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart figure of a process.

The service providing facility SH shown in FIG.
A reception 1 and a ticketing machine 2 formed by a reception counter etc. are arranged at the place where the entrance is entered, and the attendees make an intention to enter here at the staff, and admission fees (specifically, bathing fees and springs) Payments (sometimes referred to as fees). The payment of the admission fee includes several payment patterns such as payment by cash, purchase of an admission ticket in the ticket issuing machine 2, use of a free ticket such as an invitation ticket, or a combination of these and a service ticket (discount ticket). No matter which form of payment is adopted, the attendant inputs the entry registration of each visitor to the main computer 3 for each visitor who has paid the entrance fee, and enters the clothes locker. Pass the key for In addition,
Actually, when entering the store, first select the key of the shoe locker yourself, or the key of the shoe locker is handed over at the front desk, so the visitors store their shoes in the shoe locker and use the key Then, the lock is closed, and the user goes to the front 1 with the key of the shoe locker, deposits the key of the shoe locker with the staff at the front 1, and registers the store.

The entry registration is made by inputting a code pre-assigned to each clothes locker key and an amount paid by each visitor when entering the store to the database of the computer 3. This is done by doing A scanner 3a connected to the computer 3 reads a bar code written on a card attached to a key for a clothes locker as a key code of the key. Reference numeral 3b denotes an input keyboard for inputting the payment amount into the computer 3. In the present invention, the amount of money of each visitor entered into the ticket issuing machine 2 may be taken into the computer 3 as the amount data of each visitor. Each visitor enters the locker room 4 for changing clothes by the entry registration, and changes into clothes for using this facility SH.

The code of the locker key of each visitor and the payment amount information (initial setting amount information) of each visitor are stored as one set of data for each visitor, A paid service provision department stored in the database and located in this facility SH
Here, as an example, each time the sauna corner 5, the massage corner 6, and the eating and drinking corner 7 are used, the code of the key and the fee information of the provided service for each visitor are input to the input device 5A in each of the corners 5 to 7, 6A and 7A, and are provided to the computer 3. Each input device
5A to 7A are mainly formed by, for example, scanners 5a to 7a, input keyboards 5b to 7b, CPUs 5c to 7c, and the like, respectively. Some of the input devices 5A to 7A transmit input data to the computer 3 wirelessly.

Here, since the code of the rocker key is displayed by printing or the like on a name tag-shaped card attached to the wristband of the key, the bar code is transmitted to the scanner of each of the input devices 5A to 7A. This input method is performed by another method, for example, a code other than a barcode, such as a magnetic code or an optical code, and a scanner (not shown) for reading the code. You may do so.

As described above, at each of the corners 5 to 7, each visitor who has been provided with the desired service is required to set up the present settlement apparatus 8 at the front side of the exit side when opening a store.
And causes the scanner 8a of the device 8 to read the code of the key. The payment device 8 includes a key code of each visitor who scans a bar code from the computer 3 by the scanning and information on an amount paid at the time of entering the store.
In addition, the content (name) of the service provided at each of the corners 5 to 7 and the price information indicating the price thereof are provided. Then, settlement amount information obtained by comparing the amount paid at the time of entering the store with the total amount of charges for each service provided in the facility SH is supplied to the settlement device 8 via the main computer 3, and Is displayed on the display screen 8b of the settlement apparatus 8.

Each visitor of the facility SH sees the display on the screen 8b of the settlement apparatus 8, confirms the contents (name) of each service provided in the facility SH and each fee, and makes an error. If there is no such information, the user touches, for example, a "OK" display portion of the touch panel 8c formed on a part of the display screen 8b as an intention display to that effect. With this touch, that is, the approval of the corresponding visitors of the display contents, the settlement information
Will be displayed.

The settlement information indicates that the settlement amount obtained by canceling the amount paid at the time of entry (initial setting amount) and the usage amount is one of (a) zero settlement amount, (b) insufficient payment amount, and (c) surplus payment amount. Is displayed on the display screen 8b, and in the case of "insufficient", the shortage amount is entered into the cash slot 8d of the settlement apparatus 8 and
(B) display, and in case of "surplus", touch panel
If you touch the "change (or refund)" display part of 8c,
The surplus amount is paid out as change (or refund) to the payout port 8e of the settlement apparatus 8, and the display of the above (a) becomes zero. When the settlement amount is displayed as zero as described above,
Since the balance sheet is printed out as receipt 8f,
Each visitor goes to the front 1 with the receipt 8f and returns the key for the clothes locker. It should be noted that the settlement data (shortage input data and surplus return data) in the settlement device 8 is also supplied to the computer 3.

At the front desk 1, the returned bar code of the locker key is read by the scanner 3 a of the computer 3 to check whether or not the settlement by the settlement device 8 is completed. , The clerk hands the key to the shoe locker from the visitor to the visitor,
A visitor receiving the shoe locker key removes his / her shoes from the locker and puts on the shoes, and leaves the facility SH.

According to the present invention, upon entry or settlement, a bonus ticket such as a free ticket or a discount ticket is provided for each sales amount as a reference which is arbitrarily set or for each number of visitors (or number of settlement persons). By causing the ticket issuing machine 2 controlled by the main computer 3 to issue the ticket, or causing the settlement machine 8 to issue the ticket, the facility user can be motivated to use the facility.

[0020]

The present invention is as described above. In a facility that provides a plurality of services for a fee, each visitor receives a desired service and then opens a store. The provided fee for the paid service is automatically and mechanically settled by the settlement apparatus according to the present invention without facing the staff of this facility, so that calculation errors due to human intervention and cash Troubles such as loss do not occur, and various troubles caused by human costs and face-to-face settlements are eliminated, such as the elimination of a dedicated clerk for settlement, and the settlement work can be made more efficient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a service providing facility, such as an urban sauna, in which a settlement apparatus of the present invention is installed.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the settlement apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a settlement process in the settlement apparatus of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Front reception counter 2 Ticketing machine 3 Main computer 4 Locker room 5 Sauna corner 6 Massage corner 7 Eating and drinking corner 5A, 6A, 7A Input device for each corner 8 Checkout device 8a Scanner 8b Display screen 8c Touch panel 8d Cash slot 8e Cash exit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. In a facility where an unspecified number of people can enter and receive a variety of services, the facility stores each person's belongings etc. in each facility so that each facility can store the belongings of each person. When handing out a specific locker key, a key code assigned to each key in advance to identify each locker key and an initial time when each visitor pays in advance for use in this facility is allowed The set amount information and the corresponding key codes are input to a computer in accordance with the key codes, and when each visitor receives various services provided in this facility, the information is associated with the key codes possessed by each visitor. The name and fee of the provided service are entered and stored in the computer or another computer connected to the computer, and when each visitor leaves the facility, the locker of each visitor is locked. , The computer calculates the total amount of the service fee provided by each visitor in the facility and the set amount for each visitor, If there is a shortage or surplus, calculate it and display it on the display of the checkout machine.For the shortage, let the attendee put the amount into the cash slot of the checkout machine, and for the surplus, the amount A method of adjusting the provided service fee, comprising returning the payment from the return port of the adjustment machine, setting the adjustment amount to zero, displaying the amount, and issuing a receipt. 2. When issuing a settled receipt to a visitor, a bonus ticket such as a free ticket, a discount ticket, etc., based on a reference amount arbitrarily set or a reference ratio of the number of settled visitors, etc. Is issued together with the receipt. 3. In a facility where an unspecified number of people can enter and receive a variety of services, the facility stores individual belongings and the like for each visitor, so that each facility has A specific locker key to be passed, a locker key having a key code previously assigned to each key to identify each locker key, and a locker key in this facility by each visitor paying money in advance. A first computer for inputting the amount information and the key code of each of the initially set visitors permitted to use, and when each of the visitors receives various services provided in this facility, Input means for inputting the name and fee of the service provided in accordance with each key code into the computer, and a key of a locker key previously stored when each visitor leaves this facility A second computer that reads a code and compares the total amount of service charges provided by each visitor in the facility with the set amount stored for each visitor; If there is a deficiency or surplus in the amount of money, it is displayed on the display unit of the checkout machine, and the amount of the deficiency is entered by the visitors into the cash slot of the checkout machine, and the surplus amount is And a payment machine for displaying a payment amount of zero and issuing a receipt. 4. The service charge settlement device according to claim 3, wherein the first computer is provided with a ticket issuing function such as a bath ticket by inserting money or a card regarded as being equivalent thereto. 5. The first computer includes a free ticket, a discount ticket, and a discount ticket based on a set standard such as a reference amount set arbitrarily and a reference ratio of the number of visitors purchasing a bath ticket in addition to the ticket issuing function. 5. The service fee settlement device according to claim 4, wherein the service fee settlement device has a bonus ticket issuing function. 6. The checkout machine issues a receipt at the same time
4. A function for issuing a bonus ticket such as a free ticket or a discount ticket together with the receipt based on a set standard such as an arbitrarily set reference amount or a reference ratio of the number of visitors to complete the settlement. Service fee settlement device. 7. The service money settlement apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first and second computers are one computer or separate computers connected to each other.