JP2009009322A - Sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a sales data processor to be easily connected to a server device through a communication network to enable communication with the server device. <P>SOLUTION: When using a store support service provided by an information center server 4, the sales data processor 1 reads an electronic register code and a store support port number from a memory card connected (inserted) to (into) a connection part, and connects to the store support port of an information center server 4 based on a store support port number by a communication part. Also, when using an electronic settlement service to be provided by an information server 4, the sales data processor 1 receives an electronic settlement terminal code and an electronic settlement port number stored in the memory card connected (inserted) to (into) a settlement terminal 2 from the settlement terminal 2, and connects to the electronic settlement port of the information center server 4 based on the electronic settlement port number by the communication part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sales data processing apparatus and a program.

When connecting to the Internet on a mobile phone, TV, etc., connection information such as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) can be obtained using an input device such as a numeric keypad or remote control that has fewer keys than a PC (Personal Computer) keyboard. It is difficult to enter. Therefore, in recent years, instead of inputting connection destination information using an input device, it is possible to connect to a homepage or the like using a storage medium (memory card, IC card, etc.) in which the connection destination information is stored. (For example, see Patent Documents 1 to 3).
JP 2002-108737 A JP 2006-323537 A JP 2002-312325 A

  In various stores such as merchandise stores and restaurants, sales data processing devices such as ECR (Electronic Cash Register) for processing store sales data are installed. The sales data processing device is limited in the number of keys and usage of the input device compared to a PC (Personal Computer), so if the store uses various services provided via a communication network such as the Internet, the sales data processing device It is difficult to input connection destination information and the like using an input device of a data processing device. Therefore, it is conceivable to connect to the server device by using the storage medium storing the connection destination information as described above. However, since the sales data processing device is originally limited in application and function, even though it can be connected to the server device, a mechanism for using information provided from the server device has not been specifically established. Is the current situation.

  An object of the present invention is to easily connect a sales data processing device to a server device via a communication network and enable communication with the server device.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a sales data processing apparatus connected to a server apparatus via a communication network, and stores a connection destination information of the server apparatus and identification information of the sales data processing apparatus Connecting means for connecting the server device, reading means for reading the connection destination information and identification information stored in the storage medium, authentication of the server device based on the read connection destination information and identification information, and the server Communication means for performing communication with the apparatus.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to the first aspect, the sales data processing device further comprises an input unit for instructing a communication connection with the server device, and the communication unit is connected to the server device by the input unit. When the communication connection is instructed, the connection destination information and the identification information stored in the storage medium are read out to communicate with the server device.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to the first or second aspect, the communication means receives service information provided from the server device, and uses the received service information as a receipt. Printing means for printing is provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the communication unit communicates with the server device at predetermined time intervals.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the connection destination information stored in the storage medium includes a global IP address of the server device. And the communication means establishes communication with the server device based on a global IP address stored in the storage medium, and then communicates with the server device based on a private IP address assigned by the server device. I do.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, one or a plurality of types of services are provided from the server device to the sales data processing device, and the storage The connection destination information stored in the medium includes a port number corresponding to each service provided by the server device.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sales data processing device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the storage medium is a memory card that is detachably connected to the sales data processing device.

  The invention described in claim 8 connects a computer to a storage medium that stores connection destination information of a server device connected to a sales data processing device via a communication network and identification information of the sales data processing device. Means for reading connection destination information and identification information stored in the storage medium, means for receiving authentication of the server device based on the read connection destination information and identification information, and communicating with the server device It is a program to make it function as.

  According to the present invention, the sales data processing apparatus is easily connected to the server apparatus based on the connection destination information stored in the storage medium, and communication with the server apparatus becomes possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration in the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of a payment system 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the payment system 100 includes a sales data processing device 1 such as an ECR (Electronic Cash Register), a payment terminal 2 connected to the sales data processing device 1, and sales data processing. A card reader 3 connected to the device 1, an information center server 4 as a server device, and a settlement center server 5 connected to the information center server 4 are configured.

  The sales data processing apparatus 1 and the information center server 4 are connected via a communication network N such as the Internet. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is constructed in the communication network N.

  Note that the sales data processing apparatus 1 installed in each of a plurality of stores can be connected to one information center server 4. In addition, one or a plurality of sales data processing apparatuses 1 are installed per store. Further, FIG. 1 shows a case where the card reader 3 is connected to the sales data processing apparatus 1, but it may be connected to the settlement terminal 2.

  The information center server 4 collects sales data (product name, sales amount, etc.) transmitted from the sales data processing device 1 via the communication network N, and uses the collected data to support each store. And a payment function for causing the payment center server 5 to process payment data (for example, card number, expiration date, payment amount, etc.) transmitted from the payment terminal 2 via the sales data processing device 1.

  In order to realize these functions, the information center server 4 includes a store management database, a service database, a store support database, and an electronic payment database.

  The store management database stores data such as an electronic register code for identifying the sales data processing device 1 installed in each store and an electronic payment terminal code for identifying the payment terminal 2 connected to the sales data processing device 1. Storing. The service database stores authentication data (such as an opening password) for services provided to the sales data processing apparatus 1 installed at each store, distribution data for the services, distribution data for center messages, and the like. The store support database stores setting data, inspection data, sales settlement management data, and the like of the sales data processing device 1 installed in each store. The electronic payment database stores data related to electronic payment such as payment data transmitted from the payment terminal 2 via the sales data processing device 1.

  The settlement center server 5 is a server for providing services such as CAFIS (Credit And Finance Information System) (registered trademark) (various services related to credit settlement in which credit companies, member stores and financial institutions are connected via communication lines). It is.

  FIG. 2 shows a main part configuration of the sales data processing apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the sales data processing apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, an input unit 11, a display unit 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a storage unit 14, and a communication unit 15. A connection unit 18 for connecting the printing unit 16, a drawer 17, a settlement terminal 2, a connection unit 19 for connecting the card reader 3, and a connection unit 20 for connecting a memory card. Each part is connected via a bus 21.

  The CPU 10 reads out the control program stored in the storage unit 14, develops it in the RAM 13, and executes various processes.

  Specifically, when the sales data processing apparatus 1 uses the store support service provided by the information center server 4, the CPU 10 performs sales data processing from a memory card α (described later) connected (inserted) to the connection unit 20. The electronic register code for identifying the device 1 and the store support port number are read out and connected to the store support port of the information center server 4 by the communication unit 15 based on the store support port number. Further, when the sales data processing apparatus 1 uses the electronic payment service provided by the information center server 4, the CPU 10 transfers from the payment terminal 2 to a memory card β (described later) connected (inserted) to the payment terminal 2. The electronic payment terminal code for identifying the stored payment terminal 2 and the electronic payment port number are received, and the communication unit 15 connects to the electronic payment port of the information center server 4 based on the electronic payment port number. Let

  The input unit 11 is a mode key (or mode changeover switch) for switching modes (registration, checkout, check, return, setting, etc.) of the sales data processing device 1, a cash / deposit key, and an instruction for electronic settlement. Various keys or buttons such as an electronic settlement key, a numeric keypad for inputting numerical values, a character key for inputting characters, and a connection button for instructing communication connection with the information center server 4 are provided. An operation signal corresponding to the operation is output to the CPU 10.

  The display unit 12 includes a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and performs a required display process in accordance with a display control signal input from the CPU 10.

  The RAM 13 develops a control program executed by the CPU 10 in a program storage area. The RAM 13 temporarily stores input data and processing result data generated when the control program is executed in the work area. The RAM 13 has a total memory for adding and storing sales data for each transaction.

  The storage unit 14 is configured by an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores a control program executed by the CPU 10, data necessary for executing the control program, and the like.

  The communication unit 15 performs control for communication connection to the information center server 4 via the communication network N. The communication unit 15 establishes communication with the information center server 4 based on the global IP address stored in the memory card α connected to the connection unit 20, and then based on the private IP address assigned by the information center server 4. Communication with the information center server 4 is performed.

  The printing unit 16 is, for example, a thermal printer, and includes a roll paper for a receipt to be delivered to a customer and a roll paper for a journal stored in a store (for recording merchandise transaction details), and a print control signal input from the CPU 10. As a result, the name, amount, etc. of the traded product are printed on each roll paper as sales details.

  The drawer 17 is a drawer that stores cash such as coins and banknotes, and is released by a signal from the CPU 10 by an operation of the input unit 11 (cash / deposit key pressing operation).

  The connection unit 18 has a connection terminal for serially connecting the sales data processing apparatus 1 to the payment terminal 2, and transmits / receives data to / from the payment terminal 2. The connection unit 19 has a connection terminal for connecting a card reader 3 for reading a magnetic card such as a cash card or a credit card, or an IC card with a contact or non-contact type reader / writer (read / write device). Read data input from the reader 3 is received.

  The connection unit 20 includes a connector, a socket, and the like, and is connected to the memory card α. In the memory card α, an electronic register code as identification information of the sales data processing device 1 and connection destination information of the information center server 4 (global IP address of the information center server 4, various services provided by the information center server 4) A port number (terminal management port number, store support port number)) is stored. The CPU 10 reads the connection destination information stored in the memory card α and accesses the information center server 4.

  FIG. 3 shows a main part configuration of the payment terminal 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the payment terminal 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, an input unit 202, a display unit 203, a connection unit 204 for connecting the sales data processing device 1, and a RAM (Random Access). Memory) 205, a storage unit 206, a contact reader / writer 207, a non-contact reader / writer 208, and a connection unit 209 for connecting a memory card. Each unit is connected via a bus 210. Connected.

  The CPU 201 reads out the control program stored in the storage unit 206, expands it in the RAM 205, and executes various processes.

  The input unit 202 has function keys such as numeric input keys, and outputs operation signals generated by key operations to the CPU 201.

  The display unit 203 includes a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and performs a required display process according to a display control signal input from the CPU 201.

  The connection unit 204 has a connection terminal for serially connecting the payment terminal 2 to the sales data processing apparatus 1, and transmits / receives data to / from the sales data processing apparatus 1.

  The RAM 205 develops a control program executed by the CPU 201 in a program storage area. The RAM 205 temporarily stores input data and processing result data generated when the control program is executed in the work area. Further, the RAM 205 stores transaction data for each transaction by electronic payment (payment data, availability of transaction by electronic payment (approval information), etc.), DLL (Dynamic Link Library) received from the payment center server 5 via the sales data processing device 1. ) Data, negative data, etc. are stored.

  Here, the DLL means a method in which a highly versatile program that is commonly used by a plurality of applications is stored as a file and is called into a memory and used as necessary. The DLL data in electronic payment includes, for example, data related to bonus payments that differ for each credit card company, data on the number of revolving payments, and the like.

  The storage unit 206 is configured by an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores a control program executed by the CPU 201 and data necessary for executing the control program.

  The contact type reader / writer 207 has a contact terminal for contacting an IC card which is a recording medium incorporating a contact type IC chip, and is stored in the IC card when the IC card contacts the contact terminal. Read data (card number, expiration date, etc.) and write data.

  The non-contact type reader / writer 208 reads and writes data recorded on the recording medium by wireless communication when the recording medium in which the non-contact type IC chip is built is within a readable / writable distance. As this recording medium, there is a mobile terminal (a mobile phone, a PDA, etc.) having a credit function with a built-in non-contact type IC chip.

  The connection unit 209 includes a connector, a socket, and the like, and is connected to the memory card β. The memory card β stores data such as an electronic payment terminal code as identification information of the payment terminal 2 and an electronic payment port number for the sales data processing apparatus 1 to connect to the electronic payment port.

  Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 8, an opening process executed under the control of the CPU 10 of the sales data processing apparatus 1 at the start of the store, and a settlement accompanying the opening process of the sales data processing apparatus 1 Processing executed in the terminal 2, the information center server 4, and the settlement center server 5 will be described.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, first, when an opening password is input by operating the input unit 11 (step S1; YES), the input opening password is stored in the RAM 13 (step S2). When the connection button of the input unit 11 is pressed after step S2 or when the connection button of the input unit 11 is pressed without inputting the opening password (step S3), the memory card α is inserted into the connection unit 20. It is determined whether or not (step S4).

  When it is determined in step S4 that the memory card α is not inserted (step S4; NO), an error process is performed (step S5), and the opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S4 that the memory card α is inserted (step S4; YES), it is determined whether or not the memory card β is inserted in the settlement terminal 2 (step S6).

  If it is determined in step S6 that the memory card β is inserted (step S6; YES), data requesting transmission of the electronic payment terminal code is transmitted to the payment terminal 2 (step S7). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S6 that the memory card β is not inserted (step S6; NO), the process proceeds to step S9 described later.

  In the payment terminal 2, when the sales data processing device 1 requests transmission of the electronic payment terminal code (step P1; YES), the electronic payment terminal code stored in the memory card β is read and the sales data processing device 1 (Step P2).

  In the sales data processing device 1, when the electronic payment terminal code is received from the payment terminal 2 (step S8; YES), or when it is determined in step S6 that the memory card β is not inserted (step S6; NO). Then, an opening request is made to the information center server 4 (step S9).

  In step S9, specifically, the establishment password input in step S1, the electronic register code stored in the memory card α, and the electronic payment terminal code received from the payment terminal 2 are transmitted to the information center server 4. A request for opening is made. If the opening password is not input in step S1 and the memory card β is not inserted in the payment terminal 2, the opening password and the electronic payment terminal code are not transmitted, respectively.

  In the information center server 4, when there is no opening request from the sales data processing device 1 (step C1; NO), other processing different from the opening processing for the sales data processing device 1 is performed (step C2). On the other hand, when there is an opening request from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C1; YES), it is determined whether or not the opening password is included in the data transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C3).

  When it is determined in step C3 that the opening password is included (step C3; YES), authentication processing of the opening password is performed using the service database, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK ( Step C4).

  If it is determined in step C4 that the authentication of the opening password is OK (step C4; YES), or if it is determined in step C3 that the opening password is not included (step C3; NO), the store management database is stored. The authentication process of the electronic register code transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 is performed, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK (step C5).

  When it is determined in step C5 that the authentication of the electronic register code is OK (step C5; YES), it is determined whether or not the electronic payment terminal code is included in the data transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1. (Step C6).

  When it is determined in step C6 that the electronic payment terminal code is included (step C6; YES), the electronic payment terminal code is authenticated using the store management database, and whether or not the authentication is OK. Is determined (step C7).

  When it is determined in step C4 that the authentication of the opening password is NG (step C4; NO), or when it is determined that the authentication of the electronic register code is NG in step C5 (step C5; NO), or When it is determined in C7 that the authentication of the electronic payment terminal code is NG (step C7; NO), an error message is transmitted to the sales data processing device 1 (step C8), and the processing in the information center server 4 is completed.

  When it is determined in step C7 that the authentication of the electronic payment terminal code is OK (step C7; YES), or when it is determined in step C6 that the electronic payment terminal code is not included (step C6; NO), The process proceeds to step C9 described later.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the authentication result transmitted from the information center server 4 is OK (step S10). If it is determined in step S10 that the authentication result is NG, that is, if an error message is transmitted from the information center server 4 (step S10; NO), the error message is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S10). S11), the opening process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that the authentication result is OK (step S10; YES), the terminal management port number is read from the memory card α and connected to the terminal management port of the information center server 4 (step S10). S12).

  When the sales data processing device 1 is connected to the terminal management port, the information center server 4 transmits the service information data stored in the service database to the sales data processing device 1 (step C9), and the sales data processing device 1 Then, the service information data is received (step S13).

  Then, the information center server 4 confirms the data of the center message stored in the service database, and transmits the data of the center message to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C10).

  When the sales data processing device 1 receives the data of the center message (step S14), the connection to the terminal management port is disconnected (step S15), the store support port number is read from the memory card α, and the information center server 4 To the store support port (step S16).

  In the information center server 4, when the sales data processing device 1 is connected to the store support port, the store support cash register setting data stored in the store support database is confirmed, and the data is transmitted to the sales data processing device 1. (Step C11).

  When the sales data processing device 1 receives the store support cash register setting data (step S17), the inspection data of the sales data processing device 1 is transmitted to the information center server 4 (step S18).

  In the information center server 4, the inspection data is received from the sales data processing device 1, and the inspection data is stored in the store support database (step C12). Next, the data of the owner message stored in the store support database is confirmed, and the data is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C13).

  When the sales data processing apparatus 1 receives the owner message from the information center server 4 (step S19), the connection to the store support port is disconnected (step S20). Next, it is determined whether or not the payment terminal 2 is used (step S21).

  When it is determined in step S21 that the payment terminal 2 is not used (step S21; NO), the opening process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the payment terminal 2 is used (step S21; YES), the sales data processing device 1 is based on the electronic payment port number stored in the memory card β of the payment terminal 2. It is connected to the electronic settlement port of the information center server 4 (step S22).

  In the information center server 4, when the sales data processing apparatus 1 is connected to the electronic settlement port, data requesting transmission of DLL data and negative data is transmitted to the settlement center server 5 (step C14).

  When the settlement center server 5 receives a request from the information center server 4 (step T1; YES), DLL data and negative data are transmitted to the information center server 4 (step T2).

  When the information center server 4 receives DLL data and negative data from the settlement center server 5 (step C15; YES), the received data is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C16).

  When the sales data processing apparatus 1 receives DLL data and negative data from the information center server 4 (step S23; YES), the received data is transmitted to the payment terminal 2 (step S24).

  When the settlement terminal 2 receives the DLL data and the negative data from the sales data processing device 1 (step P3; YES), the DLL data and the negative data stored in the RAM 205 are updated to the received data (step P4). The processing result at P4 is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step P5).

  In the sales data processing device 1, it is determined whether or not the processing result received from the settlement terminal 2 is OK (step S25). If it is determined in step S25 that the processing result is OK (step S25; YES), or if DLL data and negative data are not received in step S23 (step S23; NO), the service information received in step S13 The service content provided by the information center server 4 is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S26).

  If it is determined in step S25 that the processing result is NG (step S25; NO), an error message is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S27). After step S26 or S27, the connection to the electronic payment port is disconnected (step S28), and the opening process is terminated.

  Next, referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10, automatic processing executed under the control of the CPU 10 of the sales data processing device 1 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 30 minutes) after the opening processing at the start of work. A process executed in the information center server 4 in accordance with the process of the sales data processing apparatus 1 will be described.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, when the execution time of the automatic processing comes (step S31; YES), it is determined whether or not there is an opening password in the RAM 13 (stored) (step S32). If it is determined in step S32 that there is an opening password (step S32; YES), the opening password stored in the RAM 13 is read (step S33).

  After step S33 or when it is determined in step S32 that there is no opening password (step S32; NO), it is determined whether or not the memory card α is inserted in the connection unit 20 (step S34).

  When it is determined in step S34 that the memory card α is not inserted (step S34; NO), an error process is performed (step S35), and the automatic process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S34 that the memory card α is inserted (step S34; YES), an opening request is made to the information center server 4 (step S36).

  In step S36, specifically, the opening request is made by transmitting the opening password read from the RAM 13 in step S33 and the electronic register code stored in the memory card α to the information center server 4. If the opening password is not stored in the RAM 13, the opening password is not transmitted in step S36.

  In the information center server 4, when there is no opening request from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C21; NO), another process different from the opening process for the sales data processing apparatus 1 is performed (step C22). On the other hand, when there is an opening request from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C21; YES), it is determined whether or not the opening password is included in the data transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C23).

  When it is determined in step C23 that the opening password is included (step C23; YES), authentication processing of the opening password is performed using the service database, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK ( Step C24).

  If it is determined in step C24 that the authentication of the opening password is OK (step C24; YES), or if it is determined in step C23 that the opening password is not included (step C23; NO), the store management database is stored. The authentication process of the electronic register code transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 is performed, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK (step C25).

  When it is determined in step C24 that the authentication of the opening password is NG (step C24; NO), or when it is determined in step C25 that the authentication of the electronic register code is NG (step C25; NO), an error message Is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C26), and the processing in the information center server 4 is completed.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the authentication result transmitted from the information center server 4 is OK (step S37). If it is determined in step S37 that the authentication result is NG, that is, if an error message is transmitted from the information center server 4 (step S37; NO), the error message is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S37). S38), this automatic process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S37 that the authentication result is OK (step S37; YES), the store support port number is read from the memory card α and connected to the store support port of the information center server 4 (step S37). S39). Then, the inspection data of the sales data processing device 1 is transmitted to the information center server 4 (step S40).

  When the information center server 4 receives the inspection data from the sales data processing apparatus 1 after determining that the authentication of the electronic register code is OK in Step C25 (Step C25; YES), the inspection data is stored in the store support database. Saved (step C27). Next, the data of the owner message stored in the store support database is confirmed, the data is transmitted to the sales data processing device 1 (step C28), and the processing in the information center server 4 ends.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, when the owner message is received from the information center server 4 (step S41), it is determined whether or not the reception result is OK (step S42). When it is determined in step S42 that the reception result is NG (step S42; NO), an error message is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S43).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S42 that the reception result is OK (step S42; YES), the owner message provided from the information center server 4 is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S44).

  After step S43 or S44, the connection to the store support port is disconnected (step S45), and this automatic process ends.

  Next, referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 16, a closing process executed under the control of the CPU 10 of the sales data processing apparatus 1 at the end of work, and a closing process of the sales data processing apparatus 1. Processing executed in the payment terminal 2 and the information center server 4 will be described.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, first, it is determined whether or not the current mode is “settlement” (step S50). When it is determined in step S50 that the current mode is not “settlement” (step S50; NO), another mode process is performed (step S51).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S50 that the current mode is “settlement” (step S50; YES), it is determined whether or not the “settlement” is daily settlement (step S52). If it is determined in step S52 that it is not daily settlement (step S52; NO), normal settlement processing other than daily settlement is performed (step S53).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S52 that the daily settlement is made (step S52; YES), it is determined whether or not there is an opening password (stored) in the RAM 13 (step S54). When it is determined in step S54 that there is an opening password (step S54; YES), the opening password stored in the RAM 13 is read (step S55).

  After step S55 or when it is determined in step S54 that there is no opening password (step S54; NO), it is determined whether or not the memory card α is inserted in the connection unit 20 (step S56).

  When it is determined in step S56 that the memory card α is not inserted (step S56; NO), an error process is performed (step S57), and the closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S56 that the memory card α is inserted (step S56; YES), it is determined whether or not the memory card β is inserted in the payment terminal 2 (step S58).

  If it is determined in step S58 that the memory card β is inserted (step S58; YES), data requesting transmission of the electronic payment terminal code is transmitted to the payment terminal 2 (step S59). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S58 that the memory card β is not inserted (step S58; NO), the process proceeds to step S61 described later.

  In the payment terminal 2, when the sales data processing device 1 requests the transmission of the electronic payment terminal code (step P10; YES), the electronic payment terminal code stored in the memory card β is read and the sales data processing device 1 (Step P11).

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, when the electronic payment terminal code is received from the payment terminal 2 (step S60; YES), or when it is determined in step S58 that the memory card β is not inserted (step S58; NO). Then, an opening request is made to the information center server 4 (step S61).

  In step S61, specifically, the opening password read from the RAM 13 in step S55, the electronic register code stored in the memory card α, and the electronic payment terminal code received from the payment terminal 2 are stored in the information center server 4. An opening request is made by transmitting. If the opening password is not stored in the RAM 13 and the memory card β is not inserted in the payment terminal 2, the opening password and the electronic payment terminal code are not transmitted.

  In the information center server 4, when there is no opening request from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C31; NO), another process different from the opening process for the sales data processing apparatus 1 is performed (step C32). On the other hand, if there is an opening request from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C31; YES), it is determined whether or not the opening password is included in the data transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C33).

  When it is determined in step C33 that the opening password is included (step C33; YES), authentication processing of the opening password is performed using the service database, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK ( Step C34).

  If it is determined in step C34 that the authentication of the opening password is OK (step C34; YES), or if it is determined in step C33 that the opening password is not included (step C33; NO), the store management database is stored. The electronic register code transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1 is authenticated, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is OK (step C35).

  If it is determined in step C35 that the authentication of the electronic register code is OK (step C35; YES), it is determined whether or not the electronic payment terminal code is included in the data transmitted from the sales data processing apparatus 1. (Step C36).

  When it is determined in step C36 that the electronic payment terminal code is included (step C36; YES), the electronic payment terminal code is authenticated using the store management database, and whether or not the authentication is OK. Is determined (step C37).

  If it is determined in step C34 that the authentication of the opening password is NG (step C34; NO), or if it is determined in step C35 that the authentication of the electronic register code is NG (step C35; NO), or If it is determined in C37 that the authentication of the electronic payment terminal code is NG (step C37; NO), an error message is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C38), and the processing in the information center server 4 is completed.

  When it is determined in step C37 that the authentication of the electronic payment terminal code is OK (step C37; YES), or when it is determined in step C36 that the electronic payment terminal code is not included (step C36; NO). Control proceeds to step C39 described below.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the authentication result transmitted from the information center server 4 is OK (step S62). If it is determined in step S62 that the authentication result is NG, that is, if an error message is transmitted from the information center server 4 (step S62; NO), the error message is printed on the receipt in the printing unit 16 (step S62). S63), the main closing process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the authentication result is OK (step S62; YES), the terminal management port number is read from the memory card α and connected to the terminal management port of the information center server 4 (step S62). S64).

  When the sales data processing device 1 is connected to the terminal management port, the information center server 4 confirms the data of the center message stored in the service database and transmits the data of the center message to the sales data processing device 1. (Step C39).

  When the sales data processing device 1 receives the data of the center message (step S65), the electronic register software set in the sales data processing device 1 is confirmed (step S66), and the connection to the terminal management port is disconnected. (Step S67).

  Next, the store support port number is read from the memory card α and connected to the store support port of the information center server 4 (step S68). Then, the settlement data (sales data for one day) of the sales data processing apparatus 1 is transmitted to the information center server 4 (step S69).

  The information center server 4 receives the settlement data from the sales data processing apparatus 1, and stores the settlement data in the store support database (step C40).

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, after the settlement data is transmitted, the connection to the store support port is disconnected (step S70). Next, it is determined whether or not there is update software for the electronic register (step S71).

  If it is determined in step S71 that there is electronic register update software (step S71; YES), the terminal management port number is read from the memory card α and connected to the terminal management port of the information center server 4 (step S72). ).

  In the information center server 4, after step C40, it is determined whether or not the software of the electronic register has been updated (step C41). If it is determined in step C41 that the electronic register software has not been updated (step C41; NO), the process proceeds to step C43 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step C41 that the electronic register software has been updated (step C41; YES), and the sales data processing device 1 is connected to the terminal management port, the electronic register software is transferred to the sales data processing device 1. It is transmitted (step C42).

  When the sales data processing apparatus 1 receives the electronic register software from the information center server 4 (step S73), the connection to the terminal management port is disconnected (step S74). Then, the updated electronic register software is written into the memory card α (step S75).

  After step S75 or when it is determined in step S71 that there is no electronic register update software (step S71; NO), it is determined whether or not the payment terminal 2 is used (step S76). When it determines with the payment terminal 2 not being used in step S76 (step S76; NO), it transfers to below-mentioned step S89.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S76 that the payment terminal 2 is being used (step S76; YES), there is data requesting the payment terminal 2 to transmit tanking data (data stored by transaction data by electronic payment). It is transmitted (step S77).

  In the payment terminal 2, when the sales data processing device 1 requests transmission of tanking data (step P12; YES), the tanking data stored in the RAM 205 is transmitted to the sales data processing device 1 (step P13).

  When the sales data processing device 1 receives the tanking data from the payment terminal 2 (step S78; YES), the sales data processing device 1 determines that the sales data processing device 1 is based on the electronic payment port number stored in the memory card β of the payment terminal 2. It is connected to the electronic payment port of the server 4 (step S79). Then, the tanking data received from the payment terminal 2 is transmitted to the information center server 4 (step S80).

  In the information center server 4, when tanking data is received from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C43; YES), the tanking data is transmitted to an acquirer (credit card settlement organization) (not shown) (step C44). When processing result data is received from the acquirer (step C45; YES), the processing result data is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C46).

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the processing result received from the information center server 4 is OK (step S81).

  When it is determined in step S81 that the processing result is NG (step S81; NO), data for requesting retention of tanking data is transmitted to the settlement terminal 2 (step S82).

  When payment data 2 is requested from the sales data processing device 1 at the payment terminal 2 (step P14; NO), the tanking data stored in the RAM 205 is held (step P16), and the processing at the payment terminal 2 ends. To do.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, after step S82, an error process is performed (step S83), the connection to the electronic payment port is disconnected (step S84), and the main closing process ends.

  When it is determined in step S81 that the processing result is OK (step S81; YES), data for requesting clearing of tanking data is transmitted to the settlement terminal 2 (step S85).

  In the settlement terminal 2, when the clearing of tanking data is requested from the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step P14; YES), the tanking data stored in the RAM 205 is cleared (step P15).

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, after step S85, a settlement report in which details of sales by department and charge are printed on the receipt paper or journal paper by the printing unit 16 is issued (step S86). After the settlement report is issued, the total memory in the RAM 13 is cleared (step S87), and the connection to the electronic settlement port is disconnected (step S88).

  In the information center server 4, after step C46, the update software of the payment terminal 2 is transmitted to the sales data processing apparatus 1 (step C47), and the processing in the information center server 4 is finished.

  In the sales data processing apparatus 1, when the update software of the payment terminal 2 is received (downloaded) (step S89; YES), data requesting software update is transmitted to the payment terminal 2 (step S90).

  When the payment terminal 2 receives the request from the sales data processing apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the update software of the payment terminal 2 has been received (downloaded) (step P17). If it is determined in step P17 that the updated software has not been received (step P17; NO), the processing at the payment terminal 2 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step P17 that the updated software has been received (step P17; YES), the software of the payment terminal 2 is updated (step P18), and the processing in the payment terminal 2 ends.

  In the sales data processing device 1, whether the update software of the electronic register has been received (downloaded) after step S90 or when the update software of the payment terminal 2 has not been received in step S89 (step S89; NO). It is determined whether or not (step S91).

  If it is determined in step S91 that the electronic register update software has been received (step S91; YES), the electronic register software is updated to the software written in the memory card α in step S75 (step S92). This closing process is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the electronic register update software has not been received (step S91; NO), the electronic register software is not updated, and the closing process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the sales data processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the sales data processing apparatus 1 can be easily connected to the information center server 4 based on the connection destination information (global IP address, port number) stored in the memory card. Can be communicated with the information center server 4, and information provided from the information center server 4 can be used.

  In particular, communication with the information center server 4 becomes possible by a simple operation of pressing the connection button of the input unit 11.

  Further, by printing the service content provided from the information center server 4 on a receipt, the user of the sales data processing apparatus 1 (store clerk) can easily acquire the service content.

  In addition, the latest service content provided by the information center server 4 is acquired by connecting the sales data processing device 1 to the information center server 4 at predetermined time intervals as well as at the time of opening the store (at the time of opening). Is possible.

  Note that the sales data processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment removes restrictions on IDs and passwords and widens the degree of freedom. Therefore, the electronic register code and the like stored in the storage medium may be set by the user or by ASP or the like. It can be used even if it is created or specified.

  Furthermore, according to the sales data processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, since the electronic register code is stored in the memory card, when the register fails, the original storage medium is inserted into another register. Because the register can be operated and a quick response from the maintenance aspect is possible, even if the register is replaced for maintenance or repair, the necessary information can be reset by moving the storage medium to an alternative product. It is possible to cope without doing. In the conventional POS system, since these pieces of information are stored in the register, it is necessary to set again. However, according to the sales data processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to set again. An effect is obtained.

The figure which shows the whole structure of the payment system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the sales data processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the payment terminal which concerns on this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the opening process performed under control of CPU of a sales data processing apparatus at the start of a store, and the flowchart which shows the process performed in a payment terminal with the opening process of this sales data processing apparatus. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of processing that is a continuation of FIG. 4 executed in the sales data processing device, and a flowchart that shows processing executed in the information center server in accordance with the processing of the sales data processing device. 6 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. The flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 6 performed in a sales data processing apparatus and an information center server, and the flowchart which shows the process performed in a settlement center server with the process of this information center server. The flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 7 performed in a sales data processing apparatus, and the flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 4 performed in a payment terminal. A flowchart showing automatic processing executed under the control of the CPU of the sales data processing device at predetermined time intervals after the opening processing, and a flowchart showing processing executed in the information center server in accordance with the processing of the sales data processing device . 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. The flowchart which shows the closing process performed under control of CPU of a sales data processing apparatus at the end of a store, and the flowchart which shows the process performed in a payment terminal with the closing process of this sales data processing apparatus. The flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 11 performed in a sales data processing apparatus, and the flowchart which shows the process performed in an information center server in connection with the process of this sales data processing apparatus. The flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. The flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 13 performed in a sales data processing apparatus, and the flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 11 performed in a payment terminal. The flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 14 performed in a sales data processing apparatus, and the flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 13 performed in an information center server. The flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. 15, and the flowchart of the process which shows the continuation of FIG. 14 performed in a payment terminal.

Explanation of symbols

1. Sales data processing device 10, 201 CPU
11, 202 Input unit 12, 203 Display unit 13, 205 RAM
14, 206 Storage unit 15 Communication unit 16 Printing unit 17 Drawer 18, 19, 20, 204, 209 Connection unit 2 Payment terminal 207 Contact reader / writer 208 Non-contact reader / writer 3 Card reader 4 Information center server 5 Payment center server 100 Payment system

Claims (8)

A sales data processing device connected to a server device via a communication network,
Connection means for connecting a storage medium storing the connection destination information of the server device and the identification information of the sales data processing device;
Reading means for reading connection destination information and identification information stored in the storage medium;
Communication means for receiving authentication of the server device based on the read connection destination information and identification information and communicating with the server device;
A sales data processing apparatus. Comprising input means for instructing communication connection with the server device;
The communication means reads out connection destination information and identification information stored in the storage medium and communicates with the server apparatus when a communication connection with the server apparatus is instructed by the input means. The sales data processing device described. The communication means receives service information provided from the server device,
The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit that prints the received service information on a receipt.   The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit communicates with the server apparatus at predetermined time intervals. The connection destination information stored in the storage medium includes a global IP address of the server device,
The communication unit establishes communication with the server device based on a global IP address stored in the storage medium, and then performs communication with the server device based on a private IP address assigned by the server device. Item 5. The sales data processing device according to any one of Items 1 to 4. One or more types of services are provided from the server device to the sales data processing device,
The sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the connection destination information stored in the storage medium includes a port number corresponding to each service provided by the server device.   The sales data processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the storage medium is a memory card that is detachably connected to the sales data processing apparatus. Computer
Means for connecting a storage medium storing connection destination information of a server device connected to a sales data processing device via a communication network and identification information of the sales data processing device;
Means for reading connection destination information and identification information stored in the storage medium;
Means for receiving authentication of the server device based on the read connection destination information and identification information and communicating with the server device;
Program to function as.

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