JP2005250672A - Receipt issuing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily issue a receipt which has good appearance. <P>SOLUTION: In an ECR 1, when a name card is inserted from a name card insertion port, a character string printed on a name card is recognized by a character reading device 20, and the candidate of the name of a receiver is discriminated from the recognized character string. When a receipt key is depressed, and the issue of the receipt is instructed since the start of transaction until the start of the next transaction, the receipt data are prepared based on a transaction total sum calculated in the transaction after the end of transaction and the character string of the discriminated name of the receiver, and the receipt is printed by a printing device 17 based on the prepared receipt data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a receipt issuing device that prints and issues a receipt and a program thereof.

In recent years, a function of issuing a receipt in an ECR (electronic cash register) or a POS terminal (Point Of Sales system) has come to be equipped as standard. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which when a receipt key is input after a transaction is completed, a receipt on which a total amount, date, and the like are automatically printed on a receipt sheet is disclosed.
JP-A-4-350788

  However, for receipt issuance, even if the total amount, date, etc. are automatically entered, the receipt field of the receipt must be handled manually by the store clerk, and the confirmation seal is manually stamped. It had to be complicated. Also, the receipt issuance is performed by the store clerk between the input of the transaction and is required to be processed quickly. Therefore, it is difficult to always issue a good-looking receipt with clean characters. The payee field may be input using a character input function, but it is cumbersome and time consuming unless the store clerk is familiar with the input operation to some extent.

  Also, when entering the total amount automatically, when the next transaction is started, the memory that stores the total amount will clear or overwrite the previous total amount, so the customer will receive the receipt of the previous transaction. Even if it was requested to be issued, it could not meet its needs.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily issue a good-looking receipt.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a receipt issuing device according to claim 1 is provided:
A transaction total amount calculation means for calculating a transaction total amount for each transaction;
A receipt issuance instruction means for instructing the issuance of a receipt;
A character string recognizing unit that reads a display object on which a character string of a recipient's name of a receipt is written and recognizes the character string;
A recipient name discriminating means for discriminating the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When the receipt issuance is instructed by the receipt issuance instructing means between the start of the transaction and the start of the next transaction, the transaction total amount calculated in the transaction after the end of the transaction and the determination are made. Receipt creation means for creating receipt data based on the recipient name string;
Printing means for printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
It is characterized by having.

The receipt issuing device of the invention according to claim 2 is:
A transaction total amount calculation means for calculating a transaction total amount for each transaction;
Storage means for storing the calculated total transaction amount for a plurality of transactions;
A receipt issuance instruction means for instructing the issuance of a receipt;
Among the multiple transactions stored in the storage means, target transaction setting means for setting a transaction to be issued a receipt;
A character string recognizing unit that reads a display object on which a character string of a recipient's name of a receipt is written and recognizes the character string;
A recipient name discriminating means for discriminating the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When receipt issuance is instructed by the receipt issuance instructing means, the receipt data is created based on the total transaction amount of the target transaction set by the target transaction setting means and the character string of the determined recipient name A receipt creation means,
Printing means for printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
It is characterized by having.

The invention according to claim 9 is:
On the computer,
A function to calculate the total transaction amount for each transaction;
A function that reads a display object with a character string of the recipient's name on the receipt and recognizes the character string,
A function of determining the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When a receipt is issued between the start of a transaction and the start of the next transaction, the transaction total amount calculated in the transaction after the transaction ends and the character string of the identified recipient name The ability to create receipt data based on
A function of printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
It is characterized by being a program for realizing.

The invention according to claim 10 is:
On the computer,
A function to calculate the total transaction amount for each transaction;
A function of storing the calculated total transaction amount for a plurality of transactions;
Among the stored transactions, a function for setting a transaction for which a receipt is issued;
A function that reads a display object with a character string of the recipient's name on the receipt and recognizes the character string,
A function of determining the recipient name from the recognized character string;
A function of creating receipt data based on the transaction total amount of the set target transaction and the character string of the determined recipient name when the receipt issuance is instructed;
A function of printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
It is characterized by being a program for realizing.

  According to the inventions described in claims 1 and 9, the total transaction amount is calculated for each transaction, the display object in which the character string of the name of the recipient of the receipt is read, and the character string is recognized and recognized. The recipient name is determined from the received character string. When receipt is instructed between the start of the transaction and the start of the next transaction, the transaction total amount calculated in the transaction after the transaction ends and the character string of the recognized recipient name Receipt data is created based on the receipt data, and the receipt is printed based on the created receipt data.

  Therefore, since the character string recognized and discriminated by reading the display with the name of the recipient's name on the receipt printed on the receipt as the name of the recipient, the recipient's name is entered by hand as in the past. Or the input from the character input function is reduced, making it easy to issue a receipt and issuing a good-looking receipt printed with a recipient name.

  According to the second and tenth aspects of the present invention, the transaction total amount is calculated for each transaction, and the calculated transaction total amount is stored for a plurality of transactions. In addition, a display object on which a character string of a recipient's name on the receipt is read, the character string is recognized, and the recipient name is determined from the recognized character string. Then, among the stored multiple transactions, when a transaction for which a receipt is issued is set and a receipt is instructed, the transaction total amount of the set target transaction and the character of the recognized recipient name Receipt data is created based on the columns, and the receipt is printed based on the created receipt data.

  Therefore, since the character string recognized and discriminated by reading the display with the name of the recipient's name on the receipt printed on the receipt as the name of the recipient, the recipient's name is entered by hand as in the past. Or the input from the character input function is reduced, making it easy to issue a receipt and issuing a good-looking receipt printed with a recipient name. In addition, since the total transaction amount of multiple transactions is stored in the memory, it is possible to meet the needs even when the receipt of a receipt for the previous transaction is requested after the next transaction is started. .

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the identified recipient name candidates are displayed, it is possible to confirm whether or not the identified recipient name is correct.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the displayed recipient name candidate is not the desired name, correction input is possible by the character input means, and therefore a receipt with an incorrect recipient name is issued. This can be prevented.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the person in charge of issuing the receipt is authenticated, and when it is determined that the authentication is valid, it is stored in advance in association with the authenticated person in charge. Since the seal image is combined with the receipt data, it is no longer necessary for the salesclerk who is in charge of the receipt to manually stamp the seal, reducing the labor of the salesclerk and making it easier to issue a receipt. At the same time, it is possible to issue a good-looking receipt with the name of the recipient printed.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the seal image combined with the receipt data is printed in red or vermilion, it is possible to issue a good-looking receipt.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to print a recipient name by reading a printed matter on which a character string of the recipient name of the receipt is written.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, it is possible to read the business card and print the recipient name.

Hereinafter, Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the first and second embodiments, an example in which the receipt issuing apparatus of the present invention is applied to ECR will be described.

(Embodiment 1)
First, the configuration will be described.
1 and 2 show the appearance of the ECR 1 in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ECR 1 includes a main body 10 and a drawer 19. As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 10 has a key switch 2, a numeric keypad / function key 3, a clerk key 4, an operator display 5, a receipt discharge port R for discharging a receipt, and a journal discharge for discharging a journal, as shown in FIG. An outlet J is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the main body 10 is configured to include a customer display 6, a receipt key 7, a cancel key 8, a business card insertion slot 9 and the like on the back surface.

  The key switch 2 includes a registration mode REG for registering sales data, a return mode RF for performing returned goods return processing, an inspection mode X for inspecting registered sales data, a settlement mode Z for reading and resetting registered sales data, and ECR1. This is a switch for designating a desired mode among a setting mode P for performing various environmental settings and an OFF mode for ending each operation mode and stopping the operation.

  The numeric keypad / function key 3 includes a numeric keypad for inputting numerical values, a character key for inputting characters, and a function key for instructing various functions. In the present embodiment, the numeric keypad / function key 3 includes, for example, a receipt key 31 for instructing the issuance of a receipt, a cancel key 32 for instructing cancellation of a recipient name input to the receipt, and a receipt. A correction key 33 for instructing correction of characters to be printed is provided. Note that the receipt key 31 functions as a recipient name confirmation instruction key when input in a recipient name input process to be described later.

  The clerk key 4 is a key for distinguishing a person in charge (operator) who operates the ECR 1.

  The operator display 5 is composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and displays various information such as input sales data and data processing results thereof to the operator. A touch panel is provided on the display screen of the operation display 5.

  The customer display 6 is composed of an LCD or the like, and displays various information such as the input sales data and its data processing result to the customer.

  The receipt key 7 is a key for the customer to issue a receipt. The cancel key 8 is a key for the customer to instruct to cancel the input of the recipient name of the receipt. The business card insertion slot 9 is an insertion slot for inserting a business card of a customer who wishes to issue a receipt.

  The drawer 19 is a drawer that stores cash.

  FIG. 3 shows the internal configuration of ECR1. As shown in FIG. 3, the ECR 1 includes a CPU 11, an input device 12, a RAM 13, a timing unit 14, a transmission control unit 15, a display device 16, a printing device 17, a recording device 18, a drawer 19, a character reading device 20, and the like. Each device and each part are connected by a bus 21.

  A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 reads a system program stored in the recording device 18, develops it in a work area formed in the RAM 13, and controls each device and each part of the ECR 1 according to the system program. Further, the CPU 11 reads out various processing programs such as a transaction processing A program, a receipt issuance processing program, and a recipient name input processing program stored in the recording device 18 and develops them in a work area. (See FIG. 5), various processes including receipt issue processing (see FIG. 6) and recipient name input processing (see FIG. 7) are executed, and the processing results are stored in the work area of the RAM 13. Then, the processing result stored in the work area is stored in a designated storage location in the recording device 18 or displayed on the display device 16.

  The input device 12 includes the key switch 2, the numeric keypad / function key 3 and the clerk key 4 shown in FIG. 1, the receipt key 7 and the cancel key 8 shown in FIG. 2, and an operation signal corresponding to each key operation. It outputs to CPU11. The input device 12 includes a touch panel that covers the display screen of the display device 16, and outputs a pressing signal to the CPU 11.

  A RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 forms a work area for temporarily storing a system program executed by the CPU 11, various processing programs, data being processed in each processing, processing results, and the like. The RAM 13 also includes a subtotal memory (not shown) for storing subtotal amount data for one transaction, a one transaction total memory (not shown) for storing transaction total amount data for one transaction that has been closed, and a PLU (Price Look). Up) Various sales data memories (not shown) for storing sales data such as files and department files.

  The timer unit 14 acquires the current date and time information and outputs it to the CPU 11.

  The transmission control unit 15 is configured by a modem (MODEM: Modulator / DEModulater) or a terminal adapter (TA: Terminal Adapter), and the like, and is a control for performing communication with an external device via a communication line such as a telephone line or an ISDN line. I do.

  The display device 16 is composed of the operator display 5 shown in FIG. 1, the customer display 6 shown in FIG. 2, and the like, and according to various instructions inputted from the CPU 11, various calculation results, program contents, setting guidance, etc. Display.

  The printing device 17 is, for example, a thermal printer capable of printing in at least red (red), has roll paper for receipts and journals (for recording merchandise registration contents), and instructions input from the CPU 11 Accordingly, amount data such as various sales data and subtotal data are printed as sales details on each roll paper. Also, the printing device 17 prints on a receipt roll paper based on the receipt data input from the CPU 11 and issues a receipt.

  The recording device 18 includes a recording medium (not shown) in which programs, data, and the like are stored in advance, and the recording medium is configured by a magnetic or optical recording medium or a nonvolatile memory such as a semiconductor. The recording medium is fixedly attached to the recording device 18 or is detachably mounted. The recording medium includes a system program corresponding to ECR1, various processing programs, various data used in these programs, and the like. Is stored in advance. Each of these processing programs is stored in the form of a readable program code, and the CPU 11 sequentially executes operations according to the program code.

  Note that some or all of the programs and data recorded on the recording medium of the recording device 18 are transmitted from other devices such as a server or client to a network line transmission medium such as a WAN (Wide Area Network) or a LAN (Local Area Network). The recording medium may be received from the transmission control unit 15 and stored, and the recording medium may be a server or client recording medium built on a network.

  The recording device 18 stores, for example, a recipient name candidate character table 181 shown in FIG. 4A, a person-by-person stamp image table 182 shown in FIG. 4B, and receipt form data 183 (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 4A, the recipient name candidate character table 181 includes character information that can be used as a recipient name of a receipt among character information that can be printed on a business card (for example, a corporation, a limited company, a bank, etc.). ).
The person-in-charge seal image table 182 stores fingerprint information data and seal image data in association with each person in charge of operating the ECR 1 as shown in FIG.
The receipt form data storage unit 183 has a layout to be printed on a receipt document, for example, a fixed character to be written on the receipt, an arrangement position of the character, a decoration, a recipient area in which a recipient name is written, a receipt amount ( Stores receipt form data in which an amount area etc. for describing (total transaction amount) is set.

The drawer 19 is a drawer that stores the cash shown in FIG.
A character reader (Optical Character Reader) 20 optically reads and recognizes characters printed on a business card inserted from the business card insertion slot 9 and outputs the recognized character information to the CPU 11.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 shows transaction processing A executed by the CPU 11.

  In transaction processing A, first, when an input is performed by the input device 12, it is determined whether or not the input is an instruction for product registration, and if it is determined that it is an instruction for product registration (step S1; YES) When it is determined whether or not this product registration is the first product registration of one transaction, and it is determined that this product registration is the first product registration of one transaction (step S2; YES), a subtotal memory (not shown) Is cleared (step S3). Next, various sales data memories such as PLU files and department files (not shown) are updated (step S4), and product data such as product names (product codes) and prices are printed on receipts and journals by the printing device 17. And displayed on the operator display 5 and the customer display 6 (step S5), the amount of the product is added to the subtotal memory (step S6), and the process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the input from the input device 12 is not a product registration instruction (step S1; NO), it is determined whether or not the input is a tightening process instruction. Is determined (step S7; YES), a tightening process is executed (step S8). That is, the subtotal amount stored in the subtotal memory is read, the consumption tax and the total transaction amount are calculated, and displayed on the operator display 5 and the customer display 6. Further, the printing device 17 prints the subtotal amount, the consumption tax, and the transaction total amount on the receipt and issues a receipt (step S9), and the data in one transaction total memory is overwritten with the calculated transaction total amount (step S10). The process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the input from the input device 12 is not a tightening instruction (step S7; NO), it is determined whether the input is the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7. When it is determined that it is the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 (step S11; YES), and it is determined that it is before the next transaction after closing one transaction (step S12; YES), it is shown in FIG. A receipt issuing process is executed (step S13), and the process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the input is the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7, and it is not before the next transaction after closing one transaction, that is, it is determined that one transaction is in progress ( Step S12; NO), the recipient name input process shown in FIG. 7 is executed (step S14), and the process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the input is not the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 (step S11; NO), another input process corresponding to the operation of the input device 12 is executed (step S15). ), The process returns to step S1.

Next, the receipt issuing process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 shows a receipt issuing process executed by the CPU 11 in step S13 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the recipient name input process for issuing a receipt has been completed (step S101). If the recipient name input process has not been completed (step S101; NO), FIG. 7 shows. A recipient name input process is executed (step S102).

Here, the recipient name input process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 shows a recipient name input process executed by the CPU 11 in step S14 of FIG. 5 and step S102 of FIG.

  First, a business card insertion guidance such as “If a company name is required for the receipt, please insert the business card into the business card insertion slot” is displayed in the area 61 of the customer display 6 (step S201). When a business card is inserted into the business card insertion slot 9 (step S202; YES), the character string (business card information) of the business card inserted by the character reader 20 is read (step S203), and the recipient name is read from the read character string. Is searched and determined (step S204). That is, the recipient name candidate character table 181 shown in FIG. 4A is referred to, a character string including character information stored in the recipient name candidate character table 181 is searched, and the recipient name is determined.

  Next, the determined character string is displayed on the operator display 5 as a recipient name candidate (step S205), and when a confirmation instruction is input by pressing the receipt key 31 of the input device 12 (step S206). YES), the displayed character string is set as the recipient name (step S214), and the process ends.

  In step S206, if the confirmation instruction is not input (step S206; NO) and the correction key 33 is pressed to input the recipient name correction instruction (step S207; YES), the input from the numeric keypad / function key 3 is performed. Accordingly, the recipient name is corrected, the corrected character string is displayed on the operator display 5 as a recipient name candidate (step S208), and the process returns to step S206. In step S206, when a confirmation instruction is input by pressing the receipt key 31 of the input device 12 (step S206; YES), the displayed character string is set as the recipient name (step S214). The process ends.

  If the correction key 33 is not pressed in step S207 and the cancel key 32 or the cancel key 8 is not pressed (step S209; NO), the process returns to step S204. In step S209, when the cancel key 32 or the cancel key 8 is pressed (step S209; YES), the input of the recipient name is canceled, the recipient name is displayed as blank on the operator display 5, and the process proceeds to step S206. Return. In step S206, when a confirmation instruction is input by pressing the receipt key 31 of the input device 12 (step S206; YES), a blank is set in the recipient name (step S214), and this process ends. .

  On the other hand, if a business card is not inserted from the business card insertion slot 9 in step S202 (step S202; NO) and character input is instructed by the numeric keypad / function key 3 of the input device 12 (step S210; YES), the numeric keypad / function The character string input in response to the operation from the key 3 is displayed on the operator display 5 as a recipient name candidate (step S211), and the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, when a confirmation instruction is input by pressing the receipt key 31 of the input device 12 (step S206; YES), the displayed character string is set as the recipient name (step S214). The process ends.

  If no business card is inserted from the business card insertion slot 9 (step S202; NO), no character input is instructed from the input device 12 (step S210; NO), and no name is instructed (step S212; YES), “Upper” is automatically input as the recipient name, the input character string is displayed on the operator display 5 as a recipient name candidate (step S213), and the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, when a confirmation instruction is input by pressing the receipt key 31 of the input device 12 (step S206; YES), the displayed character string “upper” is set as the recipient name ( Step S214), this process ends. If no bearer is instructed in step S212, the process returns to step S201, and the processes after step S201 are repeatedly executed.

  When the recipient name input process is completed in the receipt issuing process of FIG. 6, the process proceeds to step S103, the receipt form data 183 is read (step S103), and the recipient name is read in the read receipt form data. The transaction total amount stored in one transaction total memory is synthesized to generate receipt data (step S104), and the generated receipt data is stored in the receipt data display area 51 of the operator display 5 (see FIG. 1) (step S105), and a fingerprint input guidance such as “Please input fingerprint into the seal column 51a (touch input position)” is displayed (step S106).

  When the person in charge of receipt (operator) touches the touch input position of the seal stamp field 51a and inputs a fingerprint (step S107; YES), the fingerprint information stored in the person-in-charge seal image table 182 is stored. Search is performed (step S108), and the person in charge of issuing the receipt is authenticated. If there is fingerprint information that matches the input fingerprint (step S109; YES), it is determined that the person in charge is valid, and seal image data corresponding to the fingerprint information of the person in charge is read (step S109). S110), the process proceeds to step S112. If there is no fingerprint information that matches the input fingerprint (step S109; NO), an error is displayed on the operator display 5 to notify an error (step S111), and the process is terminated. The process proceeds to step S1 in FIG.

  In step S112, the seal image is combined with the receipt data synthesized in step S104 with red (or vermilion) modification, and the synthesized data obtained by synthesizing the seal image is printed as a receipt by the printing device 17 (the seal image). Is printed in red (or vermilion)) and issued as a receipt (step S113), the process ends, and the process proceeds to step S1 in FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the receipt Q issued in step S113. As shown in FIG. 8, in the receipt Q, the recipient name set by the recipient name input process is printed in the area d1 in which the recipient name is written, and in the area d2 in which the receipt amount is entered at the bottom, the receipt d is closed. The transaction total amount (including consumption tax) in one transaction calculated in the process is printed as a receipt amount. Further, in the seal stamp area d3, a seal stamp image corresponding to the person in charge who entered the fingerprint is printed in red (or vermilion).

  As described above, according to the ECR 1 according to the present invention, when a business card is inserted from the business card insertion slot 9, the character string printed on the business card is recognized by the character reading device 20, and received from the recognized character string. Candidate names are determined. When the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 is pressed during the period from the start of the transaction to the start of the next transaction and the receipt issuance is instructed, the total transaction amount calculated for the transaction after the transaction ends and Receipt data is created based on the character string of the determined recipient name, and the receipt is printed by the printing device 17 based on the created receipt data.

  Therefore, the character string recognized and discriminated by reading the business card is printed on the receipt as the name of the recipient, so that the clerk's trouble of entering the name of the recipient by hand or inputting from the character input function as before. This makes it easier to issue receipts, and makes it possible to issue good-looking receipts with printed recipient names.

  In addition, since the recipient name candidate determined by reading the business card is displayed on the operator display 5, the operator can confirm whether or not the determined recipient name is correct. If correction is necessary, correction input can be performed by using the numeric keypad / function key 3, so that a receipt with an incorrect recipient name can be prevented from being issued.

  Further, the operator is authenticated by the fingerprint information input by the operator touching a predetermined area of the receipt data displayed on the operator display 5, and stored in association with the authenticated operator. Since the stamp image data is combined with the receipt data and the seal image is printed in red, the person in charge of issuing the receipt does not have to manually stamp the stamp as in the past, which saves the labor of the clerk. This makes it easier to issue receipts, and makes it possible to issue good-looking receipts with printed recipient names.

  In addition, the description content in the said Embodiment 1 is a suitable example of ECR1 which concerns on this invention, and is not limited to this.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the character string described on the business card is recognized, and the recipient name is determined and set from the recognized character string. However, the recipient name recognized by the character reader 20 is In addition to business cards, there is no particular limitation as long as the name of the recipient is displayed, such as a passport, various licenses, insurance card, employee ID card, and display screen of a mobile phone.

  Further, the character string read by the character reading device 20 and recognized as the recipient name may be a character other than Japanese, such as an alphabet. The receipt may be printed vertically.

  Further, not only the total transaction amount but also the consumption tax amount may be printed on the receipt.

  In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each device and each part constituting the ECR 1 can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the one transaction total memory of the RAM 13 is a transaction total amount data for each transaction for a plurality of transactions (here, two transactions) and time data when the transaction is closed. Has an area for storing.

  Since the other configuration of the ECR 1 in the second embodiment is the same as that described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 shows transaction processing B executed by the CPU 11. Hereinafter, the transaction process B will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when an input is performed by the input device 12, it is determined whether or not the input is an instruction for product registration. If it is determined that the input is an instruction for product registration (step S21; YES), the product registration is performed. It is determined whether or not it is the first product registration of one transaction, and if it is determined that it is the first product registration of one transaction (step S22; YES), a subtotal memory (not shown) is cleared ( Step S23). Next, various sales data memories such as a PLU file and a department file (not shown) are updated (step S24), and product data such as a product name (product code) and price is printed on a receipt and a journal by the printing device 17. At the same time, it is displayed on the operator display 5 and the customer display 6 (step S25), the amount of the product is added to the subtotal memory (step S26), and the process returns to step S21.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the input from the input device 12 is not a product registration instruction (step S21; NO), it is determined whether or not the input is a tightening process instruction. Is determined (step S27; YES), a tightening process is executed (step S28). That is, the subtotal amount stored in the subtotal memory is read, the consumption tax and the transaction total amount are calculated, and displayed on the operator display 5 and the customer display 6. Further, the printing device 17 prints the subtotal amount, the consumption tax, and the transaction total amount on the receipt and issues a receipt (step S29), and the calculated transaction total amount and the data of the current time acquired from the timing unit 14 are obtained. The old data in one transaction total memory is overwritten (step S30), and the process returns to step S21.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S27 that the input from the input device 12 is not a tightening instruction (step S27; NO), it is determined whether the input is the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7. The When it is determined that the input is not the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 (step S31; NO), it is determined whether or not the input is an input of a target transaction for which a receipt is issued. Is determined to be the target transaction input (step S32; YES), based on the input, a transaction for which a receipt is issued is set, and the total transaction amount of the set transaction is determined from one transaction total memory. The data is read (step S33), and the process returns to step S21. The target transaction input is performed by inputting the “transaction key” + “1” or “2” of the numeric keypad / function key 3. When “1” is specified, a transaction of data with an old time in one transaction total memory is set as a target transaction, and data with an old time in one transaction total memory is read out. If it is determined in step S32 that the input is not the target transaction input (step S32; NO), another input process according to the operation of the input device 12 is executed (step S34), and the process returns to step S21. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S31 that the input is the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 (step S31; YES), it is determined whether or not the target transaction for which the receipt is issued has been input. If it is determined that the target transaction has not been input (step S35; NO), guidance for prompting input of the target transaction is displayed on the operator display 5 (step S36), and the process returns to step S21. If the target transaction has already been entered (step S35; YES), the receipt issuance process shown in FIG. 6 is executed. In step S104, the receipt form data is processed with respect to the transaction set as the recipient name and the target transaction. The transaction total amount and the like are combined to generate receipt data, and the receipt is printed and issued based on the receipt data, and the process returns to step S21.

  As described above, according to ECR1, a transaction for which a receipt is issued is set from a plurality of transactions in which the transaction total amount is stored in one transaction total memory, and the receipt key 31 or the receipt key 7 is pressed. When the receipt is issued, the character reader 20 recognizes the character string printed on the business card inserted from the business card insertion slot 9, and the recipient name candidate is determined from the recognized character string and set. Receipt data is created based on the total transaction amount of the target transaction and the character string of the recognized recipient name, and the receipt is printed by the printing device 17 based on the created receipt data.

  Therefore, the character string recognized and discriminated by reading the business card is printed on the receipt as the name of the recipient, so that the clerk's trouble of entering the name of the recipient by hand or inputting from the character input function as before. This makes it easier to issue receipts, and makes it possible to issue good-looking receipts with printed recipient names. In addition, since the total transaction amount of multiple transactions is stored in the memory, it is possible to meet the needs even when the receipt of a receipt for the previous transaction is requested after the next transaction is started. .

  In addition, since the recipient name candidate determined by reading the business card is displayed on the operator display 5, the operator can confirm whether or not the determined recipient name is correct. If correction is necessary, correction input can be performed by using the numeric keypad / function key 3, so that a receipt with an incorrect recipient name can be prevented from being issued.

  Further, the operator is authenticated by the fingerprint information input by the operator touching a predetermined area of the receipt data displayed on the operator display 5, and stored in association with the authenticated operator. Since the seal image data that has been printed is combined with the receipt data and the seal image is printed in red or vermilion, it is no longer necessary for the person in charge of issuing the receipt to manually stamp the seal. It is possible to reduce the time and effort, facilitate the issuance of the receipt, and issue a good-looking receipt printed with the recipient name.

  In addition, the description content in the said Embodiment 2 is a suitable example of ECR1 which concerns on this invention, and is not limited to this.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the character string described on the business card is recognized, and the recipient name is determined and set from the recognized character string. However, the recipient name recognized by the character reader 20 is In addition to business cards, there is no particular limitation as long as the name of the recipient is displayed, such as a passport, various licenses, insurance card, employee ID card, and display screen of a mobile phone.

  Further, the character string read by the character reading device 20 and recognized as the recipient name may be a character other than Japanese, such as an alphabet. The receipt may be printed vertically.

  Further, not only the total transaction amount but also the consumption tax amount may be printed on the receipt.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the designated input of the transaction for which the receipt is issued is performed by inputting the number of transactions before the transaction. Is stored in association with the receipt No. You may make it designate a target transaction by designation | designated.

  In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each device and each part constituting the ECR 1 can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is an external view which shows the front surface of ECR1 which concerns on this invention. It is an external view which shows the back surface of ECR1 which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of ECR1. 4A is a diagram showing a data storage example of the recipient name candidate character table 181, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a data storage example of the assigned seal image table 182. It is a flowchart which shows the transaction process A performed by CPU11 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the receipt issue process performed by CPU11 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the recipient name input process performed by CPU11 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the receipt Q issued in ECR1. It is a figure which shows one transaction total memory of RAM13. It is a flowchart which shows the transaction process B performed by CPU11 of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ECR
2 Key switch 3 Numeric keypad / function key 31 Receipt key 32 Cancel key 33 Correction key 4 Clerk key 5 Display for operator 6 Display 7 for customer 7 Receipt key 8 Cancel key 9 Business card insertion slot R Receipt outlet J Journal outlet 10 Main unit 11 CPU
12 Input device 13 RAM
14 Timekeeping Unit 15 Transmission Control Unit 16 Display Device 17 Printing Device 18 Recording Device 19 Drawer 20 Character Reading Device 21 Bus

Claims (10)

A transaction total amount calculation means for calculating a transaction total amount for each transaction;
A receipt issuance instruction means for instructing the issuance of a receipt;
A character string recognizing unit that reads a display object on which a character string of a recipient's name of a receipt is written and recognizes the character string;
A recipient name discriminating means for discriminating the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When the receipt issuance is instructed by the receipt issuance instructing means between the start of the transaction and the start of the next transaction, the transaction total amount calculated in the transaction after the end of the transaction and the determination are made. Receipt creation means for creating receipt data based on the recipient name string;
Printing means for printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
A receipt issuing device characterized by comprising: A transaction total amount calculation means for calculating a transaction total amount for each transaction;
Storage means for storing the calculated total transaction amount for a plurality of transactions;
A receipt issuance instruction means for instructing the issuance of a receipt;
Among the multiple transactions stored in the storage means, target transaction setting means for setting a transaction to be issued a receipt;
A character string recognizing unit that reads a display object on which a character string of a recipient's name of a receipt is written and recognizes the character string;
A recipient name discriminating means for discriminating the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When receipt issuance is instructed by the receipt issuance instructing means, the receipt data is created based on the total transaction amount of the target transaction set by the target transaction setting means and the character string of the determined recipient name A receipt creation means,
Printing means for printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
A receipt issuing device characterized by comprising:   3. The receipt issuing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying candidates for recipient names determined by the recipient name determining means. A character input means for inputting characters;
4. The receipt issuing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein when the recipient name candidate displayed on the display means is not a desired name, the recipient name can be corrected by the character input means.   A seal stamp for authenticating the person in charge of issuing a receipt, and when the authentication is determined to be valid, the seal image stored in advance in association with the authenticated person in charge is combined with the receipt data. The receipt issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an image synthesizing unit.   6. The receipt issuing device according to claim 5, wherein the seal image is printed in red or vermilion.   The receipt issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display object on which the character string is written is a printed matter.   8. The receipt issuing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the printed matter is a business card on which a character string of a recipient name is written. On the computer,
A function to calculate the total transaction amount for each transaction;
A function that reads a display object with a character string of the recipient's name on the receipt and recognizes the character string,
A function of determining the recipient name from the recognized character string;
When a receipt is issued between the start of a transaction and the start of the next transaction, the transaction total amount calculated in the transaction after the transaction ends and the character string of the identified recipient name The ability to create receipt data based on
A function of printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
A program to realize On the computer,
A function to calculate the total transaction amount for each transaction;
A function of storing the calculated total transaction amount for a plurality of transactions;
Among the stored transactions, a function for setting a transaction for which a receipt is issued;
A function that reads a display object with a character string of the recipient's name on the receipt and recognizes the character string,
A function of determining the recipient name from the recognized character string;
A function of creating receipt data based on the transaction total amount of the set target transaction and the character string of the determined recipient name when the receipt issuance is instructed;
A function of printing a receipt based on the created receipt data;
A program to realize

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