JP2006244183A - Self-order device for food and drink, and self-order system for food and drink - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a self-order device, and a self-order system capable of achieving prevention of an order mistake, personnel reduction, or the like, while using a menu applied with inexpensively creatable dot printing. <P>SOLUTION: The self-order device 1 for food and drink is characterized by that it is provided with a dot-printed menu 103 with at least a dot-printed code corresponding to each food or drink display of food and drink to be provided, a pen device 102 extracting and analyzing dots from the code to output it as a numeric value by a serial signal, and a monitor terminal 101 entered with the serial signal output from the pen device, and capable of creating order information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a food / drink self-order device and a food / drink self-order system used in places (restaurants) that provide food and drink such as restaurants and restaurants.

  Conventionally, it has been common for customers to order food and drinks at restaurants as they look at the printed menu and verbally ask the store clerk. However, from the viewpoint of order mistake prevention, personnel reduction, and the like, an invention for automating food and drink orders made at restaurants has been made.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a menu data storage unit that stores menu data including product image data and attached data in advance, a menu display unit that displays menu information stored in the menu data storage unit, A menu control unit that is installed in the menu display unit and includes a touch panel for a customer to specify an order, a menu control unit that generates order data based on the image data specified by the touch panel, and order data generated by the menu control unit There is disclosed an electronic menu device characterized by comprising an order data output unit for outputting the data to the outside.

  Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a system for a customer who visits a store to send an order for requesting the provision of a desired product to a store clerk via the network, and a product that can be provided. A first terminal device capable of displaying a menu, allowing a customer to input a desired product type and the number of items from the menu as the order, and inputting personal information for settlement on the network And receiving the order entered by the customer from the first terminal device and personal information via the network, displaying the received order on a predetermined display device, and paying for the goods provided by the order. An electronic order system characterized by comprising: a second terminal device that makes a payment by requesting the customer's contract designated by the personal information to pay It is.

JP-A-10-74218 JP 2001-297378

  However, those using a display device that displays menu information as in the two inventions described above have the following disadvantages.

First, since the menu display depends on the display device, the operation of the display device becomes complicated. In the case of a printed menu, the menu itself contains a list of foods and drinks to be provided, images of foods and drinks, etc., so the menu contents were obvious at a glance. This is because it is difficult to display an image of an object at a time, and operations such as switching the display screen are inevitably necessary.

  Secondly, by providing the display device with an operation function such as switching as described above, the display device becomes expensive, and further, the electronic menu and the electronic order device become expensive.

  Third, when the customer is a group of a plurality of people, the menu is given according to the number of customers in the case of the menu of the printed matter in the past, but in the case of the display device, the display device according to the number of people of the group If the number is prepared, the cost becomes enormous. Furthermore, if the display device is provided for each table and the display device is fixed to the table, it is difficult for a customer sitting in a seat far from the display device to see the menu displayed on the display device. Further, even if the display device can be moved, the display device is heavier than the menu of the printed material, and the risk of failure is inevitable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a self-order that can achieve order error prevention, personnel reduction, etc. while using a dot-printed menu that can be created at low cost. It is to provide a device and a self-order system.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a food and drink self-order device according to claim 1 is a dot print menu in which codes are dot-printed corresponding to at least each food and drink display of food and drink to be provided, and dots from the code. A pen device that extracts and analyzes and outputs a serial signal as a numerical value; and a monitor terminal that receives the serial signal output from the pen device and can create order information. The monitor terminal is associated with the numerical value. Based on the read food data, means for reading the food data corresponding to the numerical value of the serial signal from the storage device in which the food data is recorded and / or the storage medium in which the food data is recorded in association with the numerical value Means for displaying food and drink information, means for creating order information for food and drink corresponding to the displayed food and drink information, It is characterized in further comprising a means for transmitting the order information to the outside.

  The self-order device according to claim 2 is the self-order device according to claim 1 for food and drink, wherein the means for displaying the food and drink information further includes a touch panel for creating the order information. It is what.

  The self-order device according to claim 3 is the self-order device according to claim 1 or 2 for food and drink, wherein the monitor terminal further includes a storage device in which sound source data is recorded in association with the numerical value and / or the Means for reading sound source data corresponding to the numerical value of the serial signal from a storage medium in which sound source data is recorded in association with numerical values, and outputting food and drink information as voice; and a storage device in which voice data such as guidance is recorded and / or It comprises at least one of means for reading out voice data corresponding to the numerical value of the serial signal from a storage medium on which voice data such as guidance is recorded, and prompting operation guidance by voice. It is.

The self-order system according to claim 4 is a food and drink self-order device according to claim 1, 2, or 3,
And a server including means for receiving order information transmitted from the self-order device and means for transmitting the order information to a kitchen printer, POS, or the like.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, self-ordering is realized, and order mistakes can be prevented, and personnel can be reduced. Furthermore, since the dot print menu is used for the menu (including the menu book in the present invention), the menu can be created at a low cost, similarly to the menu of the printed matter. For this reason, this dot print menu can be distributed to the number of customers and can be handled in the same manner as a menu for conventional printed matter. Furthermore, since the ordered food and drink information is displayed on the monitor terminal, the contents of the order can be confirmed reliably. In addition, since the monitor terminal is used to create order information, it does not necessarily require an image of food and drink to be provided, such as an electronic menu, etc. The monitor terminal can be made at a low cost.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the order information can be created by the touch panel, and the order information can be created by the monitor terminal, which facilitates the operation. Moreover, many foods and drinks can be displayed on the dot print menu.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since voice is introduced, order information and / or operation can be confirmed easily.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, self-ordering is realized, and order mistakes can be prevented and personnel can be reduced. By providing a server and a self-order device, facilities such as POS provided in existing restaurants can be used as they are.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Based on FIG. 1, the system configuration of the self-order system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a self-order system according to the present invention.

  The self-order system according to the present invention is provided in the self-order device 1, the access point 105, the server 104, the management terminal 106, the kitchen printer 107 provided in the cash register, the POS 108 provided in the cash register, the handy terminal 109, and the kitchen. A kitchen printer 110 is provided. It should be noted that existing ones can be used for the kitchen printer 107 provided in the cash register, the POS 108 provided in the cash register, the handy terminal 109, and the kitchen printer 110 provided in the kitchen.

  Further, the self-order device 1 includes a dot printing menu 103, a pen device 102, and a monitor terminal 101. Note that the pen terminal 102 and the dot print menu 103 may be prepared for the monitor terminal 101 in addition to one. The self-order device 1 is placed, for example, for each guest room or table of a restaurant.

The monitor terminal 101 can communicate with the server 104 via the access point 105. That is, the self-order device 1 can communicate with the server 104. In FIG. 1, the access point 105 and the self-order device 1 (monitor terminal 101) can communicate with each other using a wireless LAN, but may be a wired LAN or other communication means.

  By bringing the tip of the pen device 102 into contact with the image of the food and drink provided in the dot print menu 103 and communicating with the server 104, the monitor terminal 101 displays the name of the food and drink corresponding to the food and drink. The food / beverage information is displayed, and further, a voice such as the food / beverage information is output as necessary. The customer repeatedly touches the tip of the pen device 102 to the food and drink image, and the pen device 102 is placed on a portion other than the food and drink image (for example, “Yes” or “No” portion provided in the dot print menu 103). Order information is created for food and drink corresponding to the displayed food and drink information by contacting the tip of the food. The created order information is transmitted to the server 104 via the access point 105.

In the POS 108, food and drink data is recorded as a table. Here, the food and drink data corresponds to data such as the food and drink name for the provided food and drink, the price for the provided food and drink, and the inventory for the provided food and drink. Note that which food and drink data is recorded as a table can be changed as appropriate. Further, the update of the food and drink data is performed by the POS 108.

The POS 108 is provided so as to be communicable with the server 104, and both cooperate to manage food and drink provided for the self-order system. For example, the server 104 receives the food / beverage data from the POS 108.

The server 104 is provided with a storage device (not shown), and the food and drink data received from the POS 108 is recorded in the storage device.

Further, the server 104 is provided so as to be communicable with a management terminal 106 realized by, for example, a computer, and the two cooperate to manage the self-order system, manage the content of the monitor terminal 101, and the like. The food and drink data recorded in the storage device of the server 104 includes food and drink data other than the food and drink data received from the POS 108. The food / drink data (for example, introductory text data about food / beverage to be provided) is registered / updated by the management terminal 106. These food and drink data are recorded as a table in the storage device of the server 104 in association with numerical values when dots described later are extracted and analyzed.

Further, the server 104 distributes the food and drink data to the self-order device 1 (monitor terminal 101) via the access point 105. Further, the server 104 transmits from the self-order device 1 (monitor terminal 101) via the access point 105. The order information is received. The server 104 records the received order information in a storage unit as necessary.

The server 104 can communicate with the kitchen printer 110. For the order information received from the self-order device 1, the server 104 recognizes from which self-order device 1 the order information has been sent and identifies the number assigned to the self-order device 1 as necessary. A number (previously recorded in the storage device) is attached to the order information and transmitted to the kitchen printer 110, and the kitchen printer 110 prints the received order information. A chef in the kitchen prepares a dish based on the printed order information. Furthermore, it can be known from which self-order device 1 the order is made by the identification number.

  The server 104 also transmits the order information to the POS 108. Then, the POS 108 transmits the order information to the kitchen printer 107. Further, as necessary, the order information is also transmitted to the handy terminal 109 held by the store clerk. Thereby, the store clerk can confirm the order information. Furthermore, it can be known from which self-order device 1 the order is made by the identification number. Further, the POS 108 can calculate a settlement amount from the order information.

  Next, the dot print menu 103 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows an example of the dot print menu 103. Note that “D-touch” (registered trademark) of Takara Corporation is used as the technology for the pen device 102 and the dot print menu 103.

  As shown in FIG. 2, “order” 203, “image” 207, “detail” 208, and the like are printed in the dot print menu 103, and codes that cannot be seen with the naked eye are also displayed in the “order” 203 and “image” 207. Etc. (embedded in dots). The codes differ depending on the parts such as “order” 203 and “image” 207. The code is expressed by fine dots, and can be printed in a superimposed manner without being interfered with characters, images, illustrations, and the like.

  The “image” portion such as “image” 207 describes an actual image of the food or drink to be provided. In the “Usage method” 202 part, the operation method of the self-order apparatus 1 is described. In the “free space” 201 portion, store advertisements and the like are described. In addition, the dot print menu 103 describes (prints) a food and drink display about the food and drink to be provided. It can change. In the dot print menu 103, codes are dot-printed corresponding to at least each food display of food and drink provided.

  Next, the pen device 102 will be described.

The pen device 102 is an analysis scanner for the above-described code. The pen device 102 irradiates infrared rays from an LED built in the pen device 102 and images the reflected light with a C-MOS camera built in the pen device 102. Then, from the captured image, the dot representing the code is extracted and analyzed by the analysis engine built in the pen device 102, and the result corresponding to the read dot 1 unit is set as any numerical value of <0 to 4096> A serial signal is output to the monitor terminal 101 via a general-purpose interface such as USB or RS-232C (see FIG. 1).

  For example, when the tip of the pen device 102 is brought into contact with a portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. 2, the pen device 102 extracts and analyzes a dot representing a code embedded in the “image” 207 portion, As a numerical value (for example, 10 in the case of “image” 207. Since the code is replaced by “order” 203, “image” 207, etc. of the dot print menu as described above, the numerical value naturally also changes). A serial signal is output to the monitor terminal 101. As described above, the food and drink data is recorded in the storage device of the server 104 in association with the numerical value.

  Next, the monitor terminal 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram of the monitor terminal 101.

  The monitor terminal 101 is connected to an external input power supply by CN (abbreviation of connector, the same in this specification), and power is supplied into the monitor terminal 101 via an internal power supply circuit unit.

  The FlashROM 303 (for example, 32 MB is used) stores an OS (for example, Windows CE (see FIG. 1)) and a program. The flash ROM 303 can be substituted for other suitable ROMs.

  The OS and program are expanded in the SDRAM 302 (for example, 64 MB). Further, the SDRAM 302 is provided with a work area of the CPU 301 (for example, using PXA270 (412 MHz)). The SDRAM 302 can be substituted for other suitable RAM.

  The pen device 102 is connected to the CN via a USB 1.1 or RS-232C standard cable, and the serial signal output from the pen device 102 is input to the monitor terminal 101. In FIG. 2, two CNs for USB 1.1 and RS-232C are provided. Also, a communication standard other than the USB 1.1 or RS-232C can be used. Further, the serial signal input from the CN is sent to the CPU 301 via the RS-232C transceiver when using RS-232C, and directly sent to the CPU 301 when using USB 1.1.

  The CPLD transmits a control signal to an SD card and a CF card (wireless LAN card) that are storage media inserted into the CN.

  The SD card contains image data (food and drink images for food and drink to be provided, background displayed on the monitor, screen data such as guidance displayed on the monitor) and sound source data (food and drink names for food and drink to be provided, The price of food and drink for the food and drink to be provided, the food and drink introduction text for the food and drink to be provided, and voice data such as guidance) are recorded. In addition, about the screen data such as food and drink images and the name of food and drink, the price of food and drink, and the voice data such as food and drink introduction text (data that needs to be updated when the food and drink provided is updated, etc.) It is recorded in association with the numerical value when extracted and analyzed. Moreover, screen data, such as said food-drinks image, correspond also to the above-mentioned food-drink data.

  The LAN Controller and E2PROM are necessary when a wired LAN is used for communication between the monitor terminal 101 and the server 104, and the wired LAN cable is connected to the CN. A MAC address or the like is recorded in the E2PROM.

  When a wireless LAN is used for communication between the monitor terminal 101 and the server 104, a CF card (wireless LAN card) is inserted into the CN.

  In FIG. 3, both a wired LAN and a wireless LAN can be used, but a structure that can be used alternatively is also possible.

  The CPU 301 appropriately reads out image data (background data displayed on the monitor, screen data such as guidance displayed on the monitor) and sound source data (voice data such as guidance) from the SD card based on the OS and program commands. In addition, the CPU 301 sends image data (screen data such as food and drink images) and sound source data (food and drink names, food and drink prices) corresponding to the numerical values sent from the pen device 102 and input to the CPU 301. , Voice data such as food and beverage introductions) is read from the SD card as appropriate. Further, the CPU 301 appropriately reads out food and drink data corresponding to the numerical values recorded in the storage device of the server 104 from the storage device of the server 104 based on the numerical values sent from the pen device 102 and input to the CPU 301.

  The monitor terminal 101 includes an LCD, that is, a liquid crystal display (not shown), which is connected to the CN. The food / beverage data, image data, and the like read out by the CPU 301 are output to a liquid crystal display, and the liquid crystal display displays food / beverage information such as a food / beverage name, a food / beverage image, and a food / beverage price.

  The liquid crystal display is also connected to a CN other than the CN, and power is supplied to the liquid crystal display via an inverter circuit. The liquid crystal display can be substituted for other displays.

  The monitor terminal 101 includes a speaker, which is connected by CN. The sound source data read by the CPU 301 is subjected to analog conversion by AudioCODEC, amplified by PowerAMP, and output to the speaker. The speaker outputs this as a voice (prompts the operation guidance by voice and / or outputs the food / drink information from the data corresponding to the serial signal).

  Furthermore, when the liquid crystal display employs a touch panel for creating order information, the AudioCODEC is connected to the CN, and the touch panel is connected from the CN. A signal sent from the touch panel is digitally converted by the Audio CODEC and sent to the CPU 301.

  The CPU 301 creates order information. The created order information is transmitted to the server 104 via the access point 105 by the wireless LAN or the wired LAN.

  Further, the RTC is supplied with power by BATTERY, and the RTC provides clock information to the CPU 301. If necessary, the CPU 301 displays time on the screen and / or includes the clock information in the order information.

  Note that the storage location of image data, sound source data, and food / drink data can be changed as appropriate. For example, all data may be recorded on a storage medium such as an SD card, or a part or all of the data may be recorded in advance in the flash ROM or a newly provided storage device. Further, image data, sound source data, and the like may be recorded in the storage device of the server 104 and distributed to the monitor terminal 101 via the wireless LAN.

  Next, an example of processing performed by the CPU 301 based on the OS and program commands developed in the SDRAM 302 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 4 is a flowchart when creating the order information. FIG. 5 is a screen for creating the order information displayed on the liquid crystal display included in the monitor terminal 101. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for canceling an order. FIG. 7 shows a screen for canceling an order displayed on the liquid crystal display included in the monitor terminal 101. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the food and drink in detail. FIG. 9 is a screen for performing detailed description of food and drink displayed on the liquid crystal display included in the monitor terminal 101.

  A case where order information is created will be described with reference to FIGS.

When the food selection signal is received from the pen device 102 (step S401), the selected food is displayed in the order list (step S402).

  The food / drink selection signal is a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches an “image” portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. In step S402, the CPU 301 reads food / drink data corresponding to the numerical value (here, food name data) from the server 104 based on the numerical value of the serial signal. 7 (a) in which the name of the food / drink is incorporated into the background screen of FIG. 7 (a) where the screen data of the background displayed on the monitor is read from the SD card and displayed. The food / drink name of the food / drink corresponding to the “image” portion that the pen device 102 touches (selected by the customer first) is displayed in the “food / drink 1” portion, and the second “image” selected by the customer. The food and drink names corresponding to the portions are sequentially displayed as displayed in the “food and drink 2” portion). When the same food or drink is selected, the quantity is displayed next to the food or drink name. Furthermore, when the food / drink is out of stock based on the food / beverage data (stock data), the fact that the food is out of stock is displayed. In addition to the food / drink name data, the CPU 301 may read food / drink price data and display the price as food / drink information.

Steps S401 and S402 are repeated until an order signal is received. That is, when the pen device 102 is sequentially brought into contact with an “image” portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. 2, the food and drink name corresponding to the image portion is displayed as food and drink information on the portion such as “food and drink 1”. It will be displayed sequentially. Moreover, it is good also as a screen like FIG.5 (b) instead of a screen like Fig.5 (a). In this case, the CPU 301 reads the image data (here, the screen image of the food image) corresponding to the value of the serial signal from the SD card, and displays the food image in the “food image” portion. By displaying the image of the food and drink as the food and drink information, the customer can more easily confirm the food and drink.

When an order signal is received from the pen device 102 (step S403), the order list is displayed as a list and the final order is confirmed (step S404).

  The order signal refers to, for example, a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches “Order” 203 in FIG. Further, in step S404, the CPU 301 reads out the image data of the background screen in FIG. 5C (here, the guidance screen data displayed on the monitor) from the SD card, and orders the food and drink names displayed above. A screen as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed by being incorporated into the image data as a list of lists. In addition, CPU301 may display also about the total price of the selected food / beverage when reading the data of the food / beverage price other than the food / beverage name data in the above.

It is confirmed whether a final confirmation signal has been received by the pen device 102 (step S405).

  The final confirmation signal is, for example, a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches either “Yes” 205 or “No” 206 in FIG. If the pen device 102 touches “Yes” 205, the process proceeds to step S406 (“Yes” in step S405). If the pen device 102 touches “No” 206, the process returns to step S403 (“No” in step S405). ) Wait for receiving an order signal from the pen device 102.

In step S403, for example, when the pen device 102 touches “cancel” 204 in FIG. 2, the process proceeds to processing for canceling an order described later. When the order is canceled, the process returns to step S403, and the pen device 102 You may wait to receive an order signal. For example, when the pen device 102 touches an “image” portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. 2, the process may return to step S401.

In step S406, “Thank you for ordering” is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 5D, and the order information is transmitted (step S407).

  Note that the order information is created in step S406. In addition, the order information includes the food and drink name of the food and drink, the quantity of the food and drink, and is created corresponding to the food and drink name of the food and drink listed in the order list as the food and drink information and the quantity of the food and drink. Then, the total price etc. are included (if necessary) and transmitted to the server 104 (step S407). In step S406, the CPU 301 reads out image data of a screen as shown in FIG. 5C (here, guidance screen data displayed on the monitor) from the SD card and displays it on the screen.

  In step S402, the CPU 301 reads not only image data but also sound source data corresponding to the serial signal value (here, audio data of food and drink names) from the SD card, and outputs food and drink information such as food and drink names by voice. May be. In step S405 and step S406, the CPU 301 may read sound source data (here, voice data for guidance) from the SD card and output the guidance by voice. In step S402, in addition to the food and drink name, the price of the food and drink may be output as a screen display or sound.

The case where an order is canceled will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When a cancellation signal is received from the pen device 102 (step S601), an order list is displayed as a list, and selection of food or drink to be canceled is prompted (step S602).

The cancel signal refers to a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches “cancel” 204 in FIG. 2, for example. In step S602, the CPU 301 reads the background screen image data (here, the background screen data displayed on the monitor) in FIG. 7A or FIG. 7B from the SD card and is already selected. The names of food and drink (where food and drink information is displayed) are incorporated into the image data as a list of order lists, and a screen as shown in FIG. 7A or FIG. 7B is displayed.

When a food selection signal is received from the pen device 102 (step S603), a final confirmation for canceling the selected food name is displayed (step S604).

  The food / drink selection signal is a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches an “image” portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. When a food selection signal (serial signal) is received, the food and drink corresponding to the signal is selected from the order list (step S603). In step S604, the CPU 301 reads the image data of the screen in FIG. 7C (here, the guidance screen data displayed on the monitor) from the SD card, and displays the selected food and drink names. 7 (c) is incorporated into the “food name” portion and displayed, and the final confirmation is made to cancel the selected food name. In addition, when employ | adopting a touch panel, it may replace with step S603 and may progress to step S604 by touching the food-and-drink name displayed on the screen directly.

  It is confirmed whether a final confirmation signal has been received from the pen device 102 (step S605).

  The final confirmation signal is, for example, a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches either “Yes” 205 or “No” 206 in FIG. If the pen device 102 touches “Yes” 205, the process proceeds to step S 606 (“Yes” in step S 605). If the pen device 102 touches “No” 206, the process returns to step S 601 (“No” in step S 605). ) Wait for reception of a cancel signal from the pen device 102.

In step S601, for example, when the pen device 102 touches “order” 203 in FIG. 2, the process may proceed to step S403 described above. In step S601, when the pen device 102 touches an “image” portion such as “image” 207 in FIG. 2, for example, the process may proceed to step S401.

Furthermore, in step S603, when food / beverage other than the food / beverage name displayed in the order list is selected (the CPU 301 receives a serial signal other than the serial signal corresponding to the food / beverage displayed in the order list). The CPU 301 displays a warning that a food or drink other than the food and drink name displayed in the order list has been selected.

  In step S606, as shown in FIG. 7D, “The name of the food and drink has been canceled” is displayed on the screen.

  In step S606, the CPU 301 deletes the food (food display) selected in step S603 from the order list. The image data (here, guidance screen data) of the screen of FIG. 7D is read from the SD card and displayed.

In steps S602, S604, and S606, the CPU 301 reads sound source data (here, corresponding guidance voice data) from the SD card, outputs the voice in addition to the screen display, and may guide the operation by voice. .

  The case where food and drink are described in detail will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, a customer's willingness to order can be heightened by giving detailed explanation of food and drink.

  When a detailed signal is received from the pen device 102 (step S801), a food and drink image, an introduction sentence, a price, and the like are displayed (step S802).

The detailed signal is a serial signal when the pen device 102 touches a “detail” portion such as “detail” 208 in FIG. Then, the CPU 301 reads image data (here, background data displayed on the monitor) from the SD card, and from the numeric value of the serial signal, the image data corresponding to the numeric value (here, the food image) Screen data) is read from the SD card, and the food / drink data corresponding to the serial signal value (here, food / beverage introduction text and price data) is read from the server 104 as food / beverage information as shown in FIG. A food image, a food introduction, and a price are incorporated into the background and displayed on the screen. Naturally, the “details” and “image” portions of food and drink correspond. In addition to image data, sound source data (herein, food and drink introduction text, price voice data) may be read, and in addition to the screen display, the food and drink introduction text and price may be guided by voice. . Thereby, the detailed description of the food and drink corresponding to the “details” portion (the food and drink corresponding to “image” 207 when “details” 208 is selected) can be confirmed.

Note that when a detailed signal is received from the pen device 102 even when order information is being created and when an order is canceled, a food and drink image, an introduction, a price, and the like are displayed. That is, it moves to the process in the case of performing detailed description of food and drink.

  In addition, embodiment about this invention is not restricted to the form of the description mentioned above. “Order” 203, “Cancel” 204, “Yes” 205, and “No” 206 may be appropriately displayed on the monitor terminal 101, and the corresponding part may be selected by a touch panel for creating the order information.

When the customer sequentially touches the food / beverage display of the dot print menu 103 with the pen device 102, the food / beverage information such as the corresponding food / beverage name is sequentially displayed on the monitor terminal 101, and the customer displays the food / beverage displayed on the monitor terminal 101. When the product information is confirmed, the monitor terminal 101 creates order information corresponding to the displayed food / beverage information, and the order information is transmitted to the server 104. Further, the server 104 transmits the order information to the POS 108 and the kitchen printer 110.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a self-order system according to the present invention. It is an example of a dot printing menu. It is an example of the block block diagram of a monitor terminal. It is a flowchart at the time of creating order information. It is a screen at the time of creating the said order information which the liquid crystal display with which a monitor terminal is provided displays. It is a flowchart at the time of canceling an order. This is a screen for canceling an order displayed on the liquid crystal display of the monitor terminal. It is a flowchart at the time of performing detailed description of food and drink. It is a screen at the time of performing detailed explanation of food and drink which a liquid crystal display with which a monitor terminal is provided displays.

Explanation of symbols

1 Self-order device 101 Monitor terminal 102 Pen device 103 Dot printing menu 104 Server 105 Access point 106 Management terminal 107 Kitchen printer 108 provided at cash register 108 POS provided at cash register
109 Handy terminal 110 Kitchen printer 301 CPU provided in the kitchen
302 SDRAM
303 FlashROM

Claims (4)

A dot print menu in which codes are dot-printed corresponding to each food and drink display of at least food and drink provided,
A pen device that extracts and analyzes dots from the code and outputs a serial signal as a numerical value;
A serial signal output from the pen device and a monitor terminal capable of creating order information;
The monitor terminal is
Means for reading food and drink data corresponding to the numerical value of the serial signal from a storage device in which food and drink data is recorded in association with the numerical value and / or a storage medium in which food and drink data is recorded in association with the numerical value;
Means for displaying food information based on the read food data;
Means for creating order information for food and drink corresponding to the displayed food and drink information;
A food and drink self-order device comprising: means for transmitting the order information to the outside. The means for displaying the food / drink information further includes a touch panel for creating the order information. The monitor terminal further includes:
The sound source data corresponding to the numerical value of the serial signal is read out from the storage device in which the sound source data is recorded in association with the numerical value and / or the storage medium in which the sound source data is recorded in association with the numerical value, and the food information is output as sound. Means,
Means for reading voice data corresponding to the value of the serial signal from a storage device in which voice data such as guidance is recorded and / or a storage medium in which voice data such as guidance is recorded, and for prompting operation guidance by voice The food / drink self-order device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one means. The self-order device according to claim 1, 2, or 3,
A food and beverage self-order system comprising: means for receiving order information transmitted from the self-order device; and a server comprising means for transmitting the order information to a kitchen printer, POS, or the like.

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