JP2006072748A - Commodity information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an individual identification number of a beef commodity, without using an identification code for each the beef product. <P>SOLUTION: In a pricing process (step S3), the "individual identification number" and a "commodity code" showing the kind of the beef commodity are associated, and are stored in a store controller 1 as one record of an individual management table. In an adjustment process (step S5), the "commodity code" is acquired from a pricing label 73 attached to the beef commodity (a meat pack 65) desired to be purchased by a customer. The "individual identification number", associated to the "commodity code" in the individual management table is selectively extracted from the store controller 1, and is printed on a receipt 74. Thereby, the receipt 74 showing the "individual identification number", related to the beef commodity is provided to the customer without using the identification code in each the beef commodity (the meet pack 65), such as a pack ID. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a product information processing system for processing information on food products.

  “Special treatment method for management and transmission of information for individual identification of cattle (so-called cattle traceability) for the purpose of ensuring trust in beef safety and preventing the spread of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, so-called mad cow disease) In recent years, a cattle traceability system has been established that centrally manages cattle by individual identification numbers and provides consumers with production histories related to beef products.

  In such a beef traceability system, a consumer who purchases beef products is provided with an individual identification number for identifying an individual of a cow that has processed the beef products as a reference index. A consumer can obtain a production history and the like related to an individual material of the beef product by accessing a predetermined website using a communication device at home and inputting an individual identification number. .

  As a method of providing an individual identification number to a consumer in a retail store, a method of writing the individual identification number on a receipt issued as a receipt or the like at the time of checkout processing has been proposed. For example, in the following Patent Document 1, a unique identification code (pack ID) is assigned to each individual product (each meat pack), while the pack ID and the individual identification number are stored in association with each other. Discloses a technique for identifying an individual identification number associated with a product from a pack ID attached to the product to be purchased and printing it on a receipt.

JP 2003-196743 A

  However, when the identification code is assigned to each product as in the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to manage a large number of identification codes equal to the number of products, so that management of the identification code is very complicated. At the same time, the possibility of human error such as an input error increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can provide a customer with an individual identification number for identifying a material individual that is a processing source of a product without using an identification code for each product. An object is to provide a merchandise information processing system.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is a product information processing system for processing food product information, and includes a product code indicating a product type and an individual material that is a processing source of the product. Storage means for storing individual identification information for identification in association with each other, acquisition means for acquiring a product code of a product that a customer desires to purchase, and the product code associated with the product code acquired by the acquisition means Selection means for selecting individual identification information satisfying a predetermined condition among the individual identification information, and printing means for printing the individual identification information selected by the selection means on a receipt.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the product information processing system according to claim 1, wherein in the storage means, each record in which the product code and the individual identification information are associated with each other indicates a product indicated by the product code. Time information indicating the handled time is included, and the selection means selects only the individual identification information of a record in which the time information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the product information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the storage means, each record in which the product code is associated with the individual identification information is indicated by the product code. An inventory unit that includes inventory information indicating a stock amount of the product, and further includes an adjusting unit that adjusts the stock information based on a sales amount of the product, and the selection unit is a record in which the stock information satisfies a predetermined condition Only the individual identification information is selected.

  According to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, the product code indicating the type of product and the individual identification information are associated with each other, and the individual identification information associated with the product code of the product that the customer desires to purchase is received in the receipt. Since printing is performed, the individual identification number can be provided to the customer without using an identification code for each product. Further, since only the individual identification information satisfying the predetermined condition is printed on the receipt, only necessary individual identification information can be provided to the customer by setting the conditions.

  In particular, according to the invention of claim 2, since only the individual identification information of the record whose time information satisfies the predetermined condition is printed on the receipt, the necessary individual identification information can be accurately obtained based on the quality retention period. Can be provided.

  In particular, according to the invention of claim 3, since only the individual identification information of the record whose inventory information satisfies the predetermined condition is printed on the receipt, the necessary individual identification information is accurately provided to the customer based on the inventory quantity. it can.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1. System overview>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a store information system 100 that is a product information processing system according to the first embodiment. The store information system 100 is introduced into a retail store such as a supermarket that sells various products including beef products. The store information system 100 can, of course, process various types of products other than beef products, but the following description will focus on processing related to beef products that require provision of an individual identification number.

  As shown in the figure, the store information system 100 includes a store controller 1, an inspection device 2, a weighing value addition device 3, and a plurality of POS terminals 4, which are connected via a LAN 5, Data communication between each other is possible. The store controller 1 is a device that comprehensively manages the store information system 100, and the inspection device 2, the weighing value addition device 3, and the POS terminal 4 are devices used for a part of processing for handling beef products.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a general flow from the arrival to the sale of processing for handling beef products in a store. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a figure which shows the transition of the form of the beef goods in this process. Hereinafter, the flow of processing for handling beef products will be briefly described with reference to these drawings.

  The beef product is received as partial meat (block meat) 61 corresponding to each part of raw beef such as Kata and Fin. When it is received, it is first inspected by the inspection process whether or not the order data matches the received partial meat 61 (step S1). Next, the partial meat 61 is processed into various forms of meat 62 such as minced meat, thinly sliced meat, and chopped meat (step S2). The processed meat 62 is placed on a tray 63 to be an intermediate product 64, and the intermediate product 64 is placed on a transport cart 69 or the like.

  Next, the intermediate product 64 is weighed and packaged by a pricing process, and a priced label indicating the selling price according to the weight is affixed to form a meat pack 65 for sale (step S3). ). The meat pack 65 is displayed in the sales area of the store (step S4), and then the meat pack 65 that the consumer customer wants to purchase is subjected to a reimbursement process for adjusting the selling price and sold to the customer. (Step S5).

  Among such processes, the inspection apparatus 2 is used for the inspection process (step S1), the weighing value addition apparatus 3 is used for the pricing process (step S3), and the POS terminal 4 is used for the settlement process (step S5). .

<1-2. Configuration of each device>
Next, the configuration of the store controller 1, the inspection device 2, the weighing value addition device 3, and the POS terminal 4 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the store controller 1 in functional blocks. The store controller 1 has the same hardware configuration as a general computer. That is, the store controller 1 has a configuration in which a CPU 11 that performs arithmetic processing, a ROM 12 that stores basic programs, a RAM 13 that is a work area for arithmetic processing, and a hard disk 14 that stores various data are connected to the bus line 101. ing. Further, the store controller 1 includes a display 15 for displaying various information, an input unit 16 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a timer 17 for timing, and a communication unit 19 for performing communication via the LAN 5. Each is connected to the bus line 101.

  A unique processing program is stored in the hard disk 14, and the CPU 11 implements various functions as the store controller 1 by performing arithmetic processing according to the processing program. The hard disk 14 stores a product master 81 and an individual management table 82 (details will be described later).

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection apparatus 2 used for the inspection process (step S1). The inspection device 2 includes a control unit 20 that controls the entire device, a display unit 25 that displays various types of information, an input unit 26 that receives user operations and inputs, a barcode reader 27 that reads barcodes, and labels. A label printing unit 28 for printing and a communication unit 29 for performing communication via the LAN 5 are configured, and these are respectively connected to the bus line 201.

  The control unit 20 includes a CPU 21 that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM 22 that stores a control program, a RAM 23 that is a work area for arithmetic processes, and a battery-backed SRAM 24 that is a nonvolatile memory that stores various data. I have. The CPU 21 performs a control process according to a control program in the ROM 22 to realize a control function of each part of the apparatus. Further, the same product table as the product master 81 of the store controller 1 is stored in the SRAM 24 by downloading from the store controller 1.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the weighing value addition device 3 used for the pricing process (step S3). The weighing value addition apparatus 3 includes a control unit 30 that controls the entire apparatus, a display unit 35 that displays various types of information, an input unit 36 that receives user operations and inputs, a barcode reader 37 that reads barcodes, A weighing unit 311 that measures the weight of the product, a packaging unit 312 that wraps the product with a wrap film, a label processing unit 38 that prints a priced label and affixes it to the product, and a communication unit 39 that communicates via the LAN 5 These are respectively connected to the bus line 301.

  The control unit 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM 32 that stores a control program, a RAM 33 that is a work area for arithmetic processes, and a battery-backed SRAM 34 that is a non-volatile memory that stores various data. I have. The CPU 31 realizes a control function of each part of the apparatus by performing arithmetic processing according to a control program in the ROM 32. In addition, the same product table as the product master 81 of the store controller 1 is stored in the SRAM 34 by downloading from the store controller 1.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal 4 used for the settlement process (step S5). The POS terminal 4 includes a control unit 40 that controls the entire apparatus, a display unit 45 that displays various information, an input unit 46 that receives user operations and inputs, a barcode reader 47 that reads barcodes, and a receipt. A receipt printing unit 48 that prints a receipt as a communication unit 49 and a communication unit 49 that communicates via the LAN 5 are connected to the bus line 401.

  The control unit 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM 42 that stores a control program, a RAM 43 that serves as a work area for arithmetic processes, and a battery-backed SRAM 44 that is a non-volatile memory that stores various data. I have. The CPU 41 realizes a control function of each part of the apparatus by performing arithmetic processing according to a control program in the ROM 42. In addition, the same product table as the product master 81 of the store controller 1 is stored in the SRAM 44 by downloading from the store controller 1.

<1-3. Data overview>
Next, data stored in the hard disk 14 of the store controller 1 will be described. As described above, the merchandise master 81 and the individual management table 82 are stored in the hard disk 14 of the store controller 1 (see FIG. 4).

  The product master 81 is data used for comprehensively managing information on products handled in the store. As described above, by regularly downloading the product master 81, the product table that is the same data as the product master 81 is stored in the inspection device 2, the weighing value addition device 3, and the POS terminal 4. . This product table is referred to in the inspection process (FIG. 2: step S1), the pricing process (step S3), and the settlement process (step S5).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the product master 81. As shown in the figure, the product master 81 has a table format having a plurality of fields (columns), and “product code”, “product name”, “unit price”, and “sales” for each record (row) 81R. "Period" etc. are registered in association with each other.

  The “product code” is an identification code for identifying the type of product such as “beef loin” or “beef mince”. In other words, the “product code” is assigned to each product group divided into one “product name” indicating the type of product. Therefore, the “product code” is not a pack ID for identifying individual products (individual meat packs in beef products). One record of the product master 81 indicates information relating to one type of product.

  The “unit price” indicates the selling price for each predetermined unit of the product. This unit is determined according to the type of product, and when the product is a beef product, the unit is usually a weight such as 100 grams. The “sales period” indicates a period during which the product is to be sold, and is determined by the quality retention period (expiration date) of the product. In the case where the product is a beef product, the “sale period” indicates the period during which the quality can be maintained from the date and time when the partial meat 61 is processed into the meat 62. It should be noted that in the store of the present embodiment, products that have passed the “sales period” are removed from the sales area.

  On the other hand, the individual management table 82 is data used for managing an individual identification number for identifying a cow as a material individual of a beef product. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the individual management table 82. As shown in the figure, the individual management table 82 also has a table format including a plurality of fields, and “recording date / time”, “product code”, and “individual identification number” are associated and registered for each record 82R. ing.

<1-4. Overview of management of individual identification number>
Next, a management method for individual identification numbers of beef products in the store information system 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a management method for individual identification numbers of beef products.

  As described above, the beef product is received as a partial meat 61 in the store, and a partial meat label 71 is affixed to the partial meat 61. In this partial meat label 71, an individual identification number for identifying a cow as a material individual of the partial meat 61 is printed with a barcode, thereby associating the beef product (partial meat 61) with the individual identification number. Has been made.

  In the inspection process (step S1), the barcode indicating the individual identification number of the partial meat label 71 is read by the barcode reader 27 of the inspection apparatus 2. Then, the read individual identification number is printed as a barcode on a new label 72 by the label printing unit 28 of the inspection apparatus 2. The label 72 issued from the inspection device 2 is called “inherited label” and is attached to the cart 69 or the like on which the intermediate product 64 is placed. With such a succession label 72, the correspondence between the beef product (intermediate product 64) and the individual identification number is maintained.

  In the subsequent pricing process (step S3), the barcode indicating the individual identification number of the inherited label 72 is read by the barcode reader 37 of the weighing value addition apparatus 3. The read individual identification number is transmitted from the weighing value adding device 3 to the store controller 1 together with the product code. On the other hand, a general bar code indicating a product code and a selling price is printed on the value-added label 73 to be attached to the meat pack 65.

  In the store controller 1, the individual identification number and the product code transmitted from the weighing value adding device 3 are associated with each other and stored as one record of the individual management table 82. Thereby, when the beef product is displayed as the meat pack 65, the individual identification number is managed in the store controller 1.

  In the settlement process (step S5), the barcode attached to the meat pack 65 is read by the barcode reader 47 of the POS terminal 4, and the product code of the meat pack 65 is acquired by the POS terminal 4. A necessary individual identification number is selected from the individual management table 82 of the store controller 1 based on the product code, and the selected individual identification number is printed on the receipt by the receipt printing unit 48 of the POS terminal 4. When the receipt is delivered to the consumer, the individual identification number associated with the beef product is provided to the consumer.

  Thus, in the store information system 100, the individual identification number is transmitted to the store controller 1 in the pricing process (step S3), and the individual identification number is selectively acquired from the store controller 1 in the settlement process (step S5). It has become. Hereinafter, details of the pricing process (step S3) and the settlement process (step S5) will be described.

<1-5. Pricing process>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a detailed flow of the pricing process (step S3). In FIG. 11, the process ST <b> 1 indicates the process of the store controller 1, and the process ST <b> 3 indicates the process of the weighing value adding device 3.

  A series of pricing processes shown in FIG. 11 is performed on a plurality of intermediate products 64 that should become the meat pack 65 of the same product code. That is, a series of pricing processes shown in FIG. 11 is performed once for each type of meat pack 65 to be generated after the process. Hereinafter, a group composed of a plurality of intermediate products 64 that is a target of such a pricing process is referred to as a “target product group”. In the present embodiment, all intermediate products 64 included in one target product group are processed from the same partial meat 61. Hereinafter, the flow of the pricing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the “product code” of the meat pack 65 to be generated after the processing is input to the weighing value adding apparatus 3 via the input unit 36 by the worker (step ST31). Subsequently, the “processing date / time” of the target product group (the date / time of processing from the partial meat 61 to the meat 62) is input to the measurement value attaching apparatus 3 by the operator via the input unit 36 (step ST32). Next, the barcode of the inherited label 72 affixed to the cart 69 or the like on which the target product group is placed is read by the barcode reader 37, and the “individual identification number” related to the target product group is acquired by the weighing value adding device 3. (Step ST33).

  Next, the intermediate product 64 in the target product group is weighed by the weighing unit 311 (step ST34). Subsequently, the intermediate product 64 is packaged with a wrap film by the packaging unit 312. In parallel with this film packaging, the “sales price” of the meat pack 65 generated from the intermediate product 64 is derived by the CPU 31. The “sale price” is derived based on the “unit price” associated with the “product code” input in step ST31 in the product table and the “weight” that is the measurement result. Then, the character string indicating “product name”, “sale price” and the like, and the barcode indicating “product code” and “sell price” input in step ST31 are printed on the valued label 73 by the label processing unit 38. The The printed priced label 73 is affixed by the label processing unit 38 to the intermediate product 64 for which packaging has been completed, whereby a meat pack 65 is generated (step ST35).

  The processes of steps ST34 and ST35 are repeated for all intermediate products 64 included in the target product group (step ST36). Thereby, all the intermediate products 64 included in the target product group are weighed, packaged, and labeled, and all the intermediate products 64 are used as the meat pack 65.

  When the processing for all the intermediate products 64 is completed (Yes in step ST36), the weighing value adding device 3 receives the “product code” and “processing date / time” input in steps ST31 and ST32, respectively, and step ST33. The “individual identification number” acquired from the inherited label 72 is transmitted to the store controller 1 (step ST37), and the pricing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, upon receiving these “product code”, “processing date / time”, and “individual identification number” (step ST11), the store controller 1 registers them as one record 82R of the individual management table 82 (step ST12). .

  In this way, one record 82R of the individual management table 82 is added every time a series of pricing processes shown in FIG. 11 is performed (see FIG. 9). That is, one target product group corresponds to one record 82R of the individual management table 82.

  In the store business, the pricing process for the meat pack 65 related to a certain “product code” is repeated on a daily basis. Therefore, in the individual management table 82, there are a plurality of records 82R related to a certain “product code”. In the example of the individual management table 82 in FIG. 9, there are three or more records 82R whose “product code” is “12302”. On the other hand, the partial meat 61 that is the processing source of the meat pack 65 relating to a certain “product code” is sequentially changed. Therefore, generally, in the entire individual management table 82, a plurality of “individual identification numbers” are associated with one “product code” by a plurality of records 82R.

<1-6. Checkout process>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a detailed flow of the settlement process (step S5). In FIG. 12, the process ST1 shows the process of the store controller 1, and the process ST4 shows the process of the POS terminal 4. The series of checkout processes shown in FIG. 12 is performed for each product group that one customer desires to purchase. Hereinafter, the flow of the settlement process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, a bar code such as a priced label attached to one product in a group of products that the customer desires to purchase is read by the bar code reader 47 of the POS terminal 4, and the “product code” of the product is thereby read. Is acquired by the POS terminal 4. If the product is a beef product (meat pack 65), the “code” and “sell price” are included in the bar code on the netsuke label. To be acquired. Then, based on the acquired “product code”, the product table in the SRAM 44 is referred to, and data necessary for receipt printing such as “product name” (including “sale price (unit price)” for PLU products) is obtained. It is acquired by the CPU 41 and stored in the RAM 43 (step ST41).

  Next, whether or not the product is a beef product is determined based on the “product code” (step ST42). The “product code” indicating such beef products is stored in advance in the SRAM 44 of the POS terminal 4 or the like. If the product is not a beef product, the process proceeds directly to step ST45. On the other hand, when the product is a beef product, it is necessary to print the individual identification number of the beef product on a receipt, and therefore processing for obtaining the necessary individual identification number from the store controller 1 is performed.

  That is, first, the “product code” acquired from the bar code of the valued label in step ST41 is transmitted from the POS terminal 4 to the store controller 1 (step ST43). The transmitted “product code” is received by the store controller 1 (step ST13).

  In response to receiving this “product code”, the store controller 1 refers to the individual management table 82, and the record 11 R including the “product code” in the individual management table 82 is extracted by the CPU 11. As described above, since there are a plurality of records 82R including the “product code” in the individual management table 82, a plurality of records 82R are extracted by this processing (step ST14).

  Next, the product master 81 is referred to, and the “sales period” associated with the “product code” is acquired by the CPU 11. On the other hand, the current date and time (hereinafter referred to as “current date and time”) is acquired from the timer 17. As described above, beef products that have passed the “sales period” from the “processing date and time” are removed. Therefore, beef products whose “processing date / time” precedes the date / time (hereinafter referred to as “limit date / time”) obtained by back-calculating “sales period” from “current date / time” are not sold, and “processing date / time” Only beef products that are after the “limit date” are sold. For this reason, when the “sales period” and the “current date / time” are obtained, the “limit date / time” is subsequently derived by the CPU. Subsequently, from among the plurality of records 82R extracted from the individual management table 82, the CPU 11 selects only the record 82R in which the “processing date” is referred to and the “processing date” is after the “limit date”. (Step ST15).

  The “individual identification number” included in the record 82R selected in this way is returned from the store controller 1 to the POS terminal 4 (step ST16). The transmitted “individual identification number” is received by the POS terminal 4 and stored in the RAM 43 (step ST44), and the process proceeds to step ST45.

  The processes in steps ST41 to ST44 described above are processes related to one of the products that the customer desires to purchase. For this reason, the processes of steps ST41 to ST44 are repeated for all products that the customer desires to purchase (step ST45). As a result, data such as “product code”, “product name”, and “sale price” for all products is stored in the RAM 43 of the POS terminal 4, and “individual identification number” is stored in the RAM 43 of the POS terminal 4 for beef products. Will be remembered. Note that a plurality of “individual identification numbers” may be stored for one beef product.

  When the data regarding all the products is obtained, the CPU 41 calculates the “total amount” that is the sum of the “selling price” regarding all the products (step ST46). Subsequently, after calculation such as change (step ST47), the receipt printing unit 48 prints and issues the settlement result as a receipt (step ST48), and the settlement process ends.

  In the issued receipt, “individual identification number” regarding beef products is described along with “selling price” of products generally described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a receipt 74 issued from the POS terminal 4.

  As shown in the figure, in the receipt 74, the “product name” and “sale price” of all the products purchased by the customer and the character string 74a indicating the normal settlement result such as “total amount”, as well as “ A character string 74b indicating "individual identification number" is also printed. When a plurality of “individual identification numbers” are extracted and selected in step ST15 described above, a character string indicating a plurality of “individual identification numbers” is printed on the receipt for the one beef product. In the example of FIG. 13, two “individual identification numbers”, that is, “223345” and “334456” are printed for “Wagyu beef mince” which is a beef product.

<1-7. Summary>
As described above, in the store information system 100, as described in the first embodiment, the “product code” of the beef product and the “individual identification number” are associated with each other in the pricing process, and the record of the individual management table 82 Is remembered as In the checkout process, the “individual identification number” associated with the “product code” of the beef product that the customer desires to purchase is selectively extracted and printed on the receipt. For this reason, the receipt which showed the "individual identification number" which concerns on beef goods can be provided to a customer, without using identification code for every goods, such as pack ID.

  In addition, in the priced label for beef products, a general bar code including “product code” and “selling price” can be used. In order to provide “individual identification number” to the customer, There is no need to print a special bar code or the like (including a bar code with an increased number of digits) indicating "identification number" or "pack ID". Furthermore, in order to provide the customer with the “individual identification number” of the beef product, it is not necessary for the worker who performs the checkout process to perform a special operation when handling the beef product. If an operator needs to perform different work for beef products and other products, mistakes may frequently occur in the work, but such mistakes do not occur.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the “individual identification numbers” associated with the “product codes” as targets in the individual management table 82, the predetermined condition that “processing date / time” is after “limit date / time” is satisfied. Only the “individual identification number” of the record 82R is selected. As a result, only the necessary “individual identification number” can be accurately provided to the customer.

<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the individual identification number is selected based on the “processing date”, but in the second embodiment, each record of the individual management table 82 indicates the stock quantity of beef products. “Inventory weight” is included, and an individual identification number is selected based on this “inventory weight”. In addition, since the structure and operation | movement of the shop information system 100 of this Embodiment are as substantially the same as 1st Embodiment, below, it demonstrates centering around difference with 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the individual management table 82 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the individual management table 82 of the present embodiment, in addition to “processing date / time”, “product code”, and “individual identification number”, “total processing weight” and “stock weight” are recorded in each record 82R. Each is associated and registered. Here, the “total processing weight” indicates the total weight of all intermediate products 64 included in the target product group corresponding to the record 82R. On the other hand, the “stock weight” indicates the weight existing as stock in the store regarding the beef product related to the record 82R.

  Also in the present embodiment, such a record 82R of the individual management table 82 is added in the pricing process. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a detailed flow of the pricing process according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 15, the process SP1 indicates the process of the store controller 1, and the process SP3 indicates the process of the weighing value adding device 3.

  The processing of steps SP31 to SP36 in the weighing value addition apparatus 3 is substantially the same as the processing of steps ST31 to ST36 shown in FIG. Therefore, by this process, all the intermediate products 64 included in the target product group are weighed, packaged, and labeled, and all the intermediate products 64 are made into the meat pack 65. However, in step SP34, the weight as the measurement result of the intermediate product 64 is stored in the RAM 33, and the storage state is maintained. Thereby, at the time when the processing for all the intermediate products 64 included in the target product group is completed (Yes in step SP36), the weight of all the intermediate products 64 is stored in the RAM 33. Become.

  When the processing for all the intermediate products 64 is completed, the weights of all the intermediate products 64 stored in the RAM 33 are added up, and the “total processing weight” is calculated by the CPU 31 (step SP37). When the “total processing weight” is derived, subsequently, “product code”, “processing date / time”, “individual identification information”, and “processing total weight” are transmitted from the weighing value adding device 3 to the store controller 1. (Step SP38).

  The transmitted “product code”, “processing date / time”, “individual identification information” and “total processing weight” are received by the store controller 1 (step SP11) and registered as one record 82R of the individual management table 82. (Step SP12). At this time, since the beef product has just been made into the meat pack 65 and is not yet sold, the same weight value as the “total processing weight” is registered in the “stock weight” of the record 82R. This “stock weight” is adjusted based on the sold weight when the beef product as the meat pack 65 is sold to the customer. Such adjustment is made in the checkout process. ing.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a detailed flow of the settlement process of the present embodiment. In FIG. 16, the process SP1 indicates the process of the store controller 1, and the process SP4 indicates the process of the POS terminal 4.

  First, similarly to the processing of FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, the barcode attached to one product in the product group that the customer desires to purchase is read by the barcode reader 47 of the POS terminal 4. . Based on this, the “product code”, “product name” and “sale price” of the product are stored in the RAM 43 of the POS terminal 4 (step SP41).

  Next, it is determined whether the product is a beef product (meat pack 65) (step SP42). If the product is not a beef product, the process proceeds directly to step SP45. On the other hand, when the product is a beef product, processing for obtaining the individual identification number from the store controller 1 is performed in order to print the individual identification number on the receipt.

  That is, first, the “product code” and the “sale price” acquired from the bar code of the priced label in step SP41 are transmitted from the POS terminal 4 to the store controller 1 (step SP43). In the processing of FIG. 12, it has been described that only the “product code” is transmitted, but in this embodiment, “sale price” is also transmitted in addition to the “product code”. The transmitted “product code” and “sell price” are received by the store controller 1 (step SP13).

  In response to the reception of the “product code”, the store controller 1 refers to the individual management table 82, and the record 11R including the “product code” in the individual management table 82 is extracted by the CPU 11 (step SP14). .

  Next, from among the plurality of records 82R extracted from the individual management table 82, those “stock weights” are referred to, and only the record 82R whose “stock weight” is not “0” is selected by the CPU 11 (step 11). SP15). Here, “stock weight” of “0” indicates that there is no stock of beef merchandise related to the record 82R. For this reason, only the record 82R related to beef commodities for which inventory exists, that is, the record 82R whose “stock weight” is not “0” is selected.

  The “individual identification number” included in the record 82R thus selected is returned from the store controller 1 to the POS terminal 4 (step SP16). The transmitted “individual identification number” is received by the POS terminal 4 and stored in the RAM 43 (step SP44), and the process proceeds to step SP45. Such processing in steps SP41 to SP44 is repeated for all the products that the customer desires to purchase, and data regarding all the products is acquired (step SP45).

  When data regarding all the commodities is obtained, in the subsequent steps SP46 to SP48, the same processing as in steps ST46 to ST48 in FIG. As a result, the receipt 74 (see FIG. 13) in which the “individual identification number” regarding the beef product is described together with the “sale price” of the product and the like is issued from the POS terminal 4.

  On the other hand, the store controller 1 of the present embodiment adjusts the “stock weight” of the record 82R of the individual management table 82 after transmitting the “individual identification number” to the POS terminal 4 (after step SP16). I do.

  That is, first, the CPU 11 derives the weight of the beef product sold (hereinafter referred to as “sales weight”). This “sales weight” is calculated backward based on the “sale price” received from the POS terminal 4 in step SP13. That is, the “sales weight” is derived by dividing the “sale price” received in step SP13 by the “unit price” related to the “product code” received in step SP13. For the “unit price” used in this calculation, the product master 81 is referred to (step SP17).

  When the “sales weight” is derived, the “sales weight” is subtracted by the CPU 11 from the “stock weight” of the record 82R selected in step SP15. Through such processing, the “sales weight” is adjusted based on the actual sales volume of beef products (step SP18).

  As described above with respect to the second embodiment, in this embodiment, the “inventory weight” among the “individual identification numbers” associated with the “product code” that is the object in the individual management table 82 is Only the “individual identification number” of the record 82R that satisfies a predetermined condition other than “0” is selected. As a result, only the necessary “individual identification number” can be accurately provided to the customer.

  The “stock weight” is adjusted based on the “selling price” of the beef products sold. Therefore, also in this embodiment, a general bar code including “product code” and “selling price” can be used in the priced label for beef products, and “individual identification number” is given to the customer. There is no need to print a special barcode or the like (including a barcode with an increased number of digits) indicating the “weight” of the beef product in order to provide it.

<3. Modification>
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  In the first embodiment, the individual identification number is selected based on “processing date / time”, but the time information used for this selection is not limited to “processing date / time”. For example, any information can be used to select the individual identification number as long as it is time information indicating the time when the product is handled, such as the date and time of arrival, the date and time of processing at the arrival source, and the date and time of shipment. .

  In the second embodiment, the individual identification number is selected based on “stock weight”. However, the stock information used for this selection is not limited to “stock weight”. The number of items (number of stocks) may be used. In this case, the number of stocks may be adjusted based on the number of products sold (number of sales).

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the product is in stock is determined by comparing “stock weight” with “0” as a threshold value, but the threshold value used for this determination is “0”. The above predetermined value may be adopted.

  Further, the individual identification number may be selected based on both the time information and the inventory information. That is, only the individual identification information of the record of the individual management table in which the time information satisfies a predetermined condition and the inventory information satisfies the predetermined condition may be selected. For example, the individual management table similar to that shown in FIG. 14 is used, the “individual identification information” of the record 82R whose “processing date / time” is after the “limit date / time” and whose “stock weight” is not “0”. It is possible to select only "".

  Moreover, although the above-mentioned description was mainly demonstrated to beef goods, of course, the technique which concerns on this invention is applicable also to other food goods other than beef goods. For example, it is possible to apply the technology according to the present invention in the same manner particularly effectively in meat products such as pork and chicken that are livestock products similar to beef, cultured marine products such as tuna, and fresh food products such as agricultural products. is there.

  In addition, the individual identification information for identifying the material individual that is the processing source of the product is not limited to those using numbers such as the individual identification number described above, numbers, characters, symbols or their Any combination may be used.

It is a figure which shows the structure of a shop information system. It is a figure which shows the flow of the process which handles beef goods. It is a figure which shows the transition of the form of beef goods. It is a figure which shows the structure of a store controller in a functional block. It is a figure which shows the structure of an inspection apparatus with a functional block. It is a figure which shows the structure of a measuring value addition apparatus with a functional block. It is a figure which shows the structure of a POS terminal in a functional block. It is a figure which shows an example of a goods master. It is a figure which shows an example of the individual management table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the management method of the individual identification number of beef goods. It is a figure which shows the detailed flow of the pricing process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detailed flow of the adjustment process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a receipt. It is a figure which shows an example of the individual management table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detailed flow of the pricing process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detailed flow of the adjustment process of 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Store controller 2 Inspection apparatus 3 Apparatus with measurement value 4 POS terminal 61 Partial meat 64 Intermediate product 65 Meat pack 72 Succession label 73 Valued label 74 Receipt 82 Individual management table

Claims (3)

A product information processing system for processing food product information,
Storage means for storing a product code indicating the type of product and individual identification information for identifying a material individual that is a processing source of the product in association with each other;
An acquisition means for acquiring a product code of a product the customer wants to purchase;
A selection means for selecting individual identification information satisfying a predetermined condition from among the individual identification information associated with the product code acquired by the acquisition means;
Printing means for printing the individual identification information selected by the selection means on a receipt;
A product information processing system comprising: The product information processing system according to claim 1,
In the storage means, each record associating the product code with the individual identification information includes time information indicating a time when the product indicated by the product code is handled,
The product information processing system, wherein the selection means selects only the individual identification information of a record in which the time information satisfies a predetermined condition. The product information processing system according to claim 1 or 2,
In the storage means, each record associating the product code with the individual identification information includes inventory information indicating a stock amount of the product indicated by the product code,
Adjusting means for adjusting the inventory information based on the sales volume of the product;
Further comprising
The product information processing system, wherein the selection means selects only the individual identification information of a record in which the inventory information satisfies a predetermined condition.

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