JP2009288965A - Portable terminal, accounting device, and merchandise selling processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To shorten a stand-by time of fare adjustment, and easily and surely change a price of merchandise or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A merchandise selling processing system is configured of a portable terminal for reading and storing merchandise identification information attached to merchandise and an accounting device for fetching the merchandise identification information stored by the portable terminal to perform fare adjustment, wherein the portable terminal is provided with a control information generation means for generating accounting device control information for controlling the operation of the accounting device and a transmission means for transmitting the merchandise information and the accounting device control information generated by the control information generation means to the accounting device. The counting device performs fare adjustment based on the merchandise identification information and accounting device control information transmitted from the transmission means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, an accounting apparatus, and a product sales processing system in which a customer himself / herself scans a purchased product using a mobile terminal and purchases the product in a store such as a supermarket.

In stores such as supermarkets, for the purpose of attracting customers, special sales or time services may be implemented in which a specific product is provided for a period or time, and the product is provided at a price lower than the normal selling price. If there are many customers visiting the store on the day of the sale or time service, the customer waits for the payment process by creating a queue in the register.
Patent Document 1 discloses a product sales processing system by scanning a customer that can scan and input a product code attached to the product and know the purchase price in the middle of shopping in order to shorten the settlement waiting time of the product of the customer. And a POS register.
JP-A-6-68354

However, since the number of customers who rush to the POS register on a day when special sales or time service etc. is inundated, the accounting process may not be in time, and in particular, the knowledge of the input operation of the store clerk who operates the register Since the time required for the input operation varies depending on the proficiency level, the POS register handled by the store clerk who has less knowledge and the input proficiency increases the time required to complete the accounting and causes an operation error. In many cases, a correction operation for correcting the generated operation error occurs. Such a POS register has a problem that it takes more time than usual to complete accounting.
Further, the conventional merchandise sales processing system and the POS register have a drawback that the input time of the discount rate and the discount amount is not shortened because the store clerk inputs.
In addition, the conventional merchandise sales processing system and the POS register have a drawback that the store clerk scans and inputs the merchandise code and customer card attached to the merchandise, thereby causing a problem such as forgetting the scan input.

In addition, the time service, etc., is performed at intervals of time. With the conventional product sales processing system and the POS register alone, the product purchased in the accounting after the end of the time service is purchased at the reduced price within that time. In order to prove that the purchase was made in time, a bar code for the reduced price was created and affixed to the target product, and within the time separated from the sales product and the reduced price of the product. Since it proves that it has been purchased, there is a drawback that it takes time and labor to create a discount bar code corresponding to the product code and affix it to the product.
In addition, in stores operating 24 hours in supermarkets and the like, it is difficult to delimit the end (completion) date of special sales by ignoring customers. In the conventional merchandise sales processing system and POS register, all POS registers are automatically restored. There was a disadvantage that inconvenience occurred when returning to the selling price. In other words, if the selling price set in the POS register is unconditionally returned to the original selling price regardless of the purchase behavior of the customer, the selling price differs between the customer who is accounting and the customer who is waiting for accounting, and the customer sees it. Trouble which becomes disadvantageous occurs. Therefore, in the conventional merchandise sales processing system and the POS register, in order not to inconvenience the customer, the clerk manually performs the process of manually closing the POS register where there is no customer, and is based on the date that changes with the restart after the closing process. Since the operation of returning to the original selling price is performed, there is a possibility that the manual operation may be forgotten, and it is troublesome and troublesome for the store clerk who performs the manual operation while looking at the accounting state of the customer visiting the store.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to manage the period for selling products and the sales price for each customer, and at the date and time when the knowledge, proficiency of the store clerk, and product prices are switched. The object is to provide a merchandise sales system that can perform accounting operations without being affected.

(1) In a merchandise sales processing system comprising a mobile terminal that reads and stores product identification information attached to a product, and an accounting device that takes in and stores the product identification information stored in the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal Control information generating means for generating accounting apparatus control information for operating and controlling the accounting apparatus, transmitting means for transmitting the product identification information and the accounting apparatus control information generated by the control information generating means to the accounting apparatus; The accounting device performs settlement based on the product identification information and the accounting device control information transmitted from the transmission means.
According to the above configuration, the mobile terminal on which the customer scans the merchandise identification information of the product purchased by himself / herself generates the accounting device control information that allows the clerk to automatically operate the accounting device used for accounting processing, and the product identification of the product purchased by the customer The information and the accounting device control information are taken into the accounting device, and the customer's accounting process is performed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the input operation to the accounting device of the store clerk, so that the operation error and trouble in the accounting device are eliminated and the accounting time is shortened without being affected by the knowledge and proficiency of the store clerk. Can do.

(2) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the portable terminal stores key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons for operating the accounting apparatus, and the control information generation unit includes the accounting including the key information. Generate device control information.
According to the above configuration, since the accounting device control information is control information including key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons of the accounting device operated by a store clerk, if accounting processing is performed based on the accounting device control information, Manual operation of the accounting device by the store clerk can be eliminated.
This not only shortens the time to completion of accounting, but also eliminates operational mistakes by the store clerk and eliminates the long line due to customer accounting waiting.
In addition, since it is a method of automatically operating the operation buttons of the accounting device based on key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons provided in the accounting device, the accounting process can be performed without preparing a special program for each application. All the operations that are processed in the above can be executed by automatically operating the operation buttons based on the key information (including the procedure).

(3) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the mobile terminal relates to a product information storage unit that stores product information including price information of a product for each product identification information, and a sale period and a sale price for each product identification information. Sale information storage means for storing sale information including information, and the control information generation means refers to the sale information stored in the sale information storage means based on the read product identification information, and Code information of information related to the bargain price of bargain information that overlaps the date and time when the information is read, or accounting device control information including the key information is generated.
According to the above configuration, when the date and time when the product identification information of the product is read and the date and time of the sale information stored in the mobile terminal overlap, the mobile terminal automatically displays the accounting device control information indicating a discount or a discount. Generate. Thus, for example, whether the scanned product should be sold at a discounted price or a regular price based on the date and time of the scanned product by the customer, even if the time service has already been implemented The determination is made and the product is not sold at a price that is disadvantageous for the customer. Further, since there is no need to create or attach a discount or discount sticker, it is possible to reduce labor, time and cost.

(4) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the portable terminal relates to a product information storage unit that stores product information including product price information for each product identification information, and relates to a sale period and a sale price for each product identification information. The sale information storage means for storing the sale information including the information, and the store entry date storage means for storing including the entry date and time when the customer who operates the mobile terminal entered the store, the control information generation means, For the read product identification information, reference is made to the sale information stored in the sale information storage means, and the code information of the sale price information of the sale information that overlaps the store entry date and time or the accounting device control information including the key information is generated. .
According to the above configuration, the mobile terminal stores the date and time when the customer entered the store, refers to the bargain information stored in the mobile terminal based on the code information attached to the product read by the customer, When the date and time of the sale information that matches the code information and the date and time when the customer entered the store, automatically generate the accounting device control information including the discount or discount code information or the key information, the accounting terminal Since the customer is accounted for based on the accounting device control information generated by the mobile terminal, it is determined based on the date and time of each customer who has entered the store, which was not possible with the conventional product sales processing system and POS register. It is possible to deal with fine discounts or discounts.
Further, in a 24-hour store in a supermarket or the like, at the end of a special sale or time service, there is no difference in sales price between a customer who is accounting and a customer who is waiting for accounting, and based on information stored in the mobile terminal. Therefore, even if the set selling price of the POS register is unconditionally returned to the original selling price regardless of the purchase behavior of the customer, the product is sold at a price that is disadvantageous for the customer. Things will disappear.

(5) Moreover, 1 aspect of this invention is provided with the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the information regarding the sale price corresponding to the said read merchandise identification information.
According to the above configuration, when the code information of the special sale stored in the portable terminal and the date and time overlap, the special sale information stored in the portable terminal is notified, so that the customer is given a sense of value and the purchase number is increased. I can do it.

(6) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the portable terminal includes customer information storage means for storing customer identification information for identifying a customer who operates the portable terminal, and the accounting device control information includes customer identification information and Including the key information, the accounting device specifies privilege information to be given to the customer based on the information of the settlement result, and stores the specified privilege information in association with the customer identification information of the accounting device control information Provided with privilege granting means.
According to the above configuration, the portable terminal can store identification information for identifying a customer and the key information, take them into an accounting device, and automatically operate an input button operation and identification of the customer identification information. As a result, even if the button operation (number of operations) for operating an accounting device different from the accounting for general customers increases, the key operation corresponding to the button operation and the procedure performed by the store clerk is generated, and the accounting processing is performed based on this. Therefore, the store clerk operates the button and manually reads the member card etc., and does not go through a series of operation procedures, and the store clerk operates on the basis of the control information including the button operation performed by the store clerk and the key information corresponding to the procedure. However, without touching the accounting device, it is possible to give a privilege according to the input and identification of the customer identification information and the purchase price. This eliminates operational mistakes and forgetting operations by the store clerk.

  (7) Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, in a mobile terminal that reads and stores product identification information attached to a product, control information generation means that generates accounting device control information for operating and controlling the accounting device; Transmission means for transmitting the product identification information and the accounting apparatus control information generated by the control information generating means to the accounting apparatus.

  (8) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the accounting apparatus that takes in the merchandise identification information stored in the mobile terminal and performs settlement, the merchandise identification information and the accounting apparatus control information for operating and controlling the accounting apparatus are used. Check out.

  According to the present invention, the customer stores the key information corresponding to the plurality of operation buttons for operating the accounting device, the sale information, the customer identification information, and the like in the portable terminal that the customer scans the merchandise identification information of the purchased item. The control information including the key information is generated based on the date and time when the store is entered or the date and time when the store is entered. The scanned product identification information and the generated control information are taken into an accounting device and an accounting process is performed. Because it is possible to perform accounting processing of the customer without operating the button to operate the device, it is possible to reduce the input operation to the accounting device, without being affected by the knowledge and proficiency of the store clerk, There are no operational errors or troubles in the accounting apparatus, and the accounting time can be shortened.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system configuration of a merchandise sales processing system according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, the merchandise sales processing system includes a store controller 10, a plurality of POS registers 20, and n handy terminals 30-1 to 30-n (used by customers (customers) to read merchandise codes). A portable terminal), a cash cradle 21 (relay device) that is connected to each POS (Point Of Sale) register 20 (accounting device) and the handy terminal is set when the purchased product is settled, and when the handy terminal is not used A customer cradle 40 and a membership card reader 50 placed thereon are included. Each POS register 20 and customer cradle 40 are connected to the store controller 10 via a LAN (Local Area Network) 60.

  The store controller 10 is a computer that manages various files and data such as a product information file (FIG. 4), a bargain information file (FIG. 5), a member information file (FIG. 6), and a control information file (FIG. 7). Here, the product information file is a file that stores product information such as code information, product name, price, etc. of each product, and its contents can be edited and changed as necessary. Product files are appropriately transmitted to each POS register 20 and customer cradle 40.

The special sale information file is a file that stores special sale information such as code information, price, discount rate, and discount amount of each product. The member information file is a file in which a list of customers registered as members in this retail store is stored together with a member number and the like. The control information file is a file storing information necessary for control for each control information of the POS register 20.
Details of the product information file, sale information file, member information file, and control information file will be described later.

The POS register 20 is a device for registering and paying for products purchased by customers, and includes various operation keys and a display unit. The POS register 20 is a bar code scanner that reads a bar code of a product by a store clerk's operation and is connected with a predetermined cable. The bar code scanner is removed and the connector 20a after the bar code scanner is removed is connected to a register 20a. A cradle 21 for use is connected. For this connection, the same communication standard as that used for the removed barcode scanner, for example, the RS-232C interface is used.
As a result, data communication is performed between the POS register 20, the cash register cradle 21, and the handy terminal 30 placed on the cash register cradle 21 by RS-232C serial communication. A terminal on the cash register side of the cash register cradle 21 and a terminal on the handy terminal 30 side are directly connected by a signal line.

In a retail store where this product sales processing system is introduced, a customer cradle 40 and a membership card reader 50 are installed near the entrance of the store. A plurality of unused handy terminals 30 are set in the customer cradle 40 for use by the customer, and the customer passes the membership card storing the membership number through the membership card reader 50, one of which is It becomes ready for use.
At this time, the member card reader 50 acquires a member number, which is customer identification information read from the member card, and transmits the read date and time (store entry date and time) to the store controller 10. Then, the store controller 10 displays various files such as a product information file, a sale information file, and a control information file to be managed, customer information data corresponding to the member number selected from the member information file, a store entry date and time, etc. Send to 30.

  The customer removes the handy terminal 30 to which the membership number, various files, and customer information data are transmitted from the customer cradle 40 and starts shopping. Then, the customer causes the scanner unit 303 of the handy terminal 30 to read the barcode (product code) of the product to be purchased (hereinafter referred to as product registration). At this time, the handy terminal 30 generates accounting device control information and stores it as product registration information together with code information (product identification information) corresponding to the barcode. When the customer registers the products for all the products to be purchased, the customer goes to the POS register 20 and sets the handy terminal 30 in the cash register cradle 21 (the handy terminal 30-1 is set in FIG. 1).

  Then, product registration information such as the stored code information and accounting device control information is transmitted from the handy terminal 30 to the POS register 20 via the cash register cradle 21. The POS register 20 performs settlement based on the accounting device control information acquired in this way. Specifically, the POS register 20 inputs the price of the product and the discount price, calculates the total price of the registered product, displays the calculated total price, etc. on the display unit of the POS register 20, and provides a benefit to the customer. A certain point is given, and further, a settlement process such as receipt is performed.

Hereinafter, the details of the handy terminal 30 which is a portable terminal according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the handy terminal 30 according to the present embodiment.
The handy terminal 30 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a scanner unit 303, a RAM 304, a display display (display unit) 305, an LED issuing unit 305 a, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, a power supply control unit 309, and a rechargeable battery 310. Consists of.

The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the handy terminal 30 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 302.
The ROM 302 is a read-only memory that stores the program.

  The scanner unit 303 (code reading unit) is for reading a barcode attached to a product, and converts the read barcode information into data (code information) in a predetermined format and outputs the data. The scanner unit 303 is provided on the back side surface of the handy terminal 30, and a reading operation is performed by bringing a barcode close to the scanner unit 303 (FIG. 12). The code information read by the scanner unit 303 by the operation of the customer is stored in the product registration information file in the RAM 304 as data for specifying the registered product.

    The RAM 304 stores the product information file (FIG. 4), the sale information file (FIG. 5), the customer information data, the control information file (FIG. 7), the store entry date and product registration information file (FIG. 8) acquired from the store controller 10. 10), a read / write memory that stores its own IP address and the like.

  The display 305 displays information on a product information file such as a product name and price, a list of products registered in other product registration files, a total price, the number of products in the product registration file, and other various messages (for example, handy Display a usage guide for customers who do not know how to use the terminal 30).

In the upper center portion of the display 305, an LED light emitting unit 306a is provided. The LED light emitting unit 306a is used to notify a customer which one of the handy terminals 30 placed on the customer cradle 40 is to be used, and the handy terminal 30 is connected to the store controller 10. When the customer data from is received, the LED light emitting unit 306a is turned on.
The operation unit 306 includes various keys for operating the handy terminal 30. Details will be described later.

The communication unit 307 controls data communication performed between the cash register cradle 21 and the customer cradle 40.
Further, when the handy terminal 30 is connected to the customer cradle 40, the communication unit 307 receives the latest product file, customer information data, and the like from the store controller 10. Note that these data communications are performed according to the RS-232C communication protocol as described above.

The buzzer 308 generates a buzzer sound when the handy terminal 30 in which the LED light emitting unit 306a is turned off among the handy terminals 30 placed on the customer cradle 40 is removed from the customer cradle 40. It is.
The power supply control unit 309 controls charging of the rechargeable battery 310 by the power supplied from the customer cradle 40 while the handy terminal 30 is connected to the customer cradle 40. The rechargeable battery 310 supplies power for operating each part of the handy terminal 30.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the handy terminal 30 according to the present embodiment. First, details of each file stored in the RAM 304 will be described.
Here, the product information storage unit 3041, the sale information storage unit 3042, the store entry date storage unit 3043, the customer information storage unit 3044, the control information storage unit 3045, and the product registration information storage unit 3046 are realized by the RAM 304.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a product information file stored in the product information storage unit 3041 according to the present embodiment.
The product information file is composed of items such as a product name, a manufacturer name indicating the producer, a standard capacity indicating the product capacity, a price, and a registration date and time for each piece of code information (product identification information) for identifying the product. .

  For example, the product information file in FIG. 4 has a product name “Yakiniku bento”, a name of the producer “homemade”, a standard capacity “1”, and a price “550” for a product whose code information is “0200123005504”. Yen indicates that the registration date and time is “January 24, 2008 22:20:12”.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a sale information file according to the present embodiment stored in the sale information storage unit 3042. The sale information storage unit 3042 stores sale information including a sale period and a sale price for each product.
The special sale information file has a classification and classification of “1” (discount) for each product code information, the product name, the price, the target number of special sale items, the discount (“1”) and the discount (“2”). ), The discount rate (information on the sale price), the discount amount (information on the sale price) when the category is “2” (discount), the sale start date and time, the sale end date and time, and the like. The period from the sale start date to the sale end date is the sale period. Further, the information regarding the sale price may be a discount or the price of the product after the discount.

  For example, in the sale information file of FIG. 5, the product name is “0200123005504”, the product name is “Yakiniku lunch box”, the price is “550” yen, the target number is “1”, and the classification is “1”. The discount rate is “20”%, the discount is “110” yen, the sale start date and time is “April 20, 2008 10:00:00”, the sale end date and time is “April 24, 2008 22:30” "00".

The customer information storage unit 3044 stores customer information data for identifying a customer who operates the handy terminal 30. The customer information data is data of one member of the member information file.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the member information file according to the present embodiment stored in the store controller 10.
The member information file is a member name, zip code, address, telephone number, total amount of product purchase price, number of visits, last visit date, purchase price discount or product exchange for each member number that identifies customers. It is composed of items such as a cumulative point that is the cumulative number of points used for the current point, a current point that is the current number of points, and the like.

  For example, in the member information file of FIG. 6, the member with the member number “11001” has the member name “XXX”, the address “Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ...”, and the telephone number “03-1234-5678”. "The accumulated amount is" 39800 "yen, the number of visits is" 356 ", the last visit date is" April 13, 2008 ", the accumulated points are" 560 "points, and the current point is" 260 "points Show.

  In this embodiment, for example, a customer who uses the handy terminal 30 has a membership number of “11001”. That is, the handy terminal 30 receives the member information of the member number “11001” from the store controller 10 as customer information data, and stores it in the customer information storage means 3044. That is, the customer information storage unit 3044 stores customer information data for identifying a customer who operates the handy terminal 30.

  The store entry date storage means 3043 stores the date and time when the customer who operates the handy terminal 30 entered the store. The store entry date storage means 3043 stores the store entry date and time, which is the date and time when the member card reader 50 reads the member number from the member card.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the control information file according to the present embodiment stored in the control information storage unit 3045.
The control information file is a file that stores a plurality of operation buttons provided in the POS register 20 and information necessary for the control. A control information generation unit 3011 described later generates accounting apparatus control information as a control information code based on the control information file. The POS register 20 processes the control information code according to the control information file, and performs a settlement process. Of the control codes described later, the control code with “A” at the head is the control information code.

  The control information file is a control code type indicating the type of the control code, control information indicating each settlement function of the POS register 20, the number of control digits which is the number of digits of the control information, and a control operation indicating the contents of the settlement function of the POS register 20. , A key number (key information) corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons provided in the POS register 20, a determination classification which is a code indicating discount processing (“01”) and discount processing (“02”), next to the key number The number of code information digits indicating the number of digits of code information to be input, the number of input digits indicating the number of digits to be input next to the code information, the key name corresponding to the key number, and the operation of the POS register 20 manually and automatically It consists of items such as an operation mode for selecting and an operation procedure (procedure). That is, the handy terminal 30 stores key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons that operate the POS register 20.

  For example, in the control information file of FIG. 7, the control information code with the control information “45” has the control code type “CODE128”, the control digit number “2”, the control operation “discount bar code processing”, and the key number. Is “None”, judgment category is “01” (discount processing), code information digit number is “13” digit, input digit number is “3” digit, key name is “Barcode Discount”, and operation mode is “Auto” ”, Indicating that the procedure is“ 2 ”.

Hereinafter, the product registration file including the accounting device control information generated by the control information generation unit 3011 and stored in the product registration information storage unit 3046 will be described.
First, details of the control information generating unit 3011 will be described.
The control information generating unit 3011 generates accounting device control information for operating and controlling the POS register 20. Here, the accounting device control information is information for automatically operating a plurality of operation buttons provided in the POS register 20, buttons displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel unit 205, and functions of the card reader unit 211. For example, the accounting device control information is control information corresponding to a discount rate, a discount key for inputting a discount amount, a subtotal key, a current total key, accounting input by pressing a numeric key, etc., or reading a membership card. is there. The accounting device control information is stored as a control code in the product registration file (FIGS. 8 to 10).
Further, the control information generation unit 3011 refers to the special sale information stored in the special sale information storage unit 3042 based on the code information read by the scanner unit 303, and codes the information related to the special sale price of the special sale information that overlaps the store entry date and time. Accounting device control information including information or key information is generated.
Note that the CPU 301 functions as the control information generation unit 3011 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 302.

Specifically, the control information generation unit 3011 first specifies information related to the sale price from the store entry date and sale information file stored in the sale information storage unit 3042 for the product of the code information read by the scanner unit 303.
Hereinafter, for example, the customer with the membership number “11001” passes the membership card through the membership card reader 50 on “April 24, 2008 10:20:05” (date and time of entry), and scans the scanner unit 303 of the handy terminal 30. Then, assume that the product code having the code information “0200123005504” is read.

  The control information generating unit 3011 overlaps the date and time of entering the store “April 24, 2008 10:20:05” with respect to the code information “0200123005504” from the sale information file (FIG. 5) stored in the sale information storage unit 3042. Search for a sale period. As a result of the search, the control information generation means 3011 indicates that “April 24, 2008 10:20:05” starts from the sale date and time “April 20, 2008 10:00:00”, which is a sale period. Special sale end date and time “April 24, 2008 22:30:30”, so the price (price) “550” yen of the product name “Yakiniku bento” is based on the first data in FIG. In other words, the price is specified as “20”% discount (“110” yen discount).

  Next, the control information generation means 3011 refers to the sale information stored in the sale information storage means 3042 based on the code information read by the scanner unit 303 based on the control information file (FIG. 7), and the store entry date and time. The accounting device control information including the code information or key information of the information related to the sale price of the sale information that overlaps is generated and stored in the product registration file.

Hereinafter, three examples of the merchandise registration file including the accounting device control information generated by the control information generating unit 3011 will be described (FIGS. 8 to 10).
The three accounting device control information is selected and determined by the store controller 10 which is to be used when the merchandise sales processing system is introduced. Accounting device control information is automatically generated in the portable terminal based on the selected and set information.
The product registration file shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 includes items such as a control code, a product name, a price, a data classification, and a date as a registration date.
Here, the control code includes code information read by the scanner unit 303 and accounting apparatus control information. The data classification is a classification for identifying the type of data. The data classification “0” is “normal price”, the data classification “1” is “discount”, the data classification “2” is “discount”, and the data classification. “888” is classified as “control information”, and the data classification “999” is classified as “completed”.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a product registration file stored in the product registration information storage unit 3046 according to the present embodiment.
The merchandise registration file stores accounting device control information generated by the control information generation unit 3011.
The accounting device control information described below is control information for causing the POS register 20 to perform control when a discount or discount button provided in the POS register 20 is pressed, and to input numerical values thereof.
The POS register 20 having received the product registration file of FIG. 8 discounts the price “550” yen of the product name “Yakiniku bento” by “20”% by pressing the discount key and the numeric key provided in the POS register 20 The price is changed to the special price, and the subtotal, the current total, etc. are settled.

  First, the control codes “A90100003 <FNC2>” and “A998101001” will be described. Control codes “A90100003 <FNC2>” and “A99811001:” are accounting device control information for inputting customer identification information to the POS register 20. Here, the leading “A” is a character for distinguishing the control information code (FIG. 7) from other control codes (code information), and if the leading “A” is present, it is a control information code. Means.

Hereinafter, the meaning of each control code will be described. The control information code will be described with reference to FIG.
The control code “A90100003 <FNC2>” is the control information “901” and the key number “00003”, and the POS register 20 that has received the control code is a member provided in the POS register 20 for inputting the member number. This is accounting device control information indicating that the same control as when “key pressing” (control operation) is performed on the “member calling key” (key name) at which the button is pressed. The control code “A99811001:” has control information “998” and the number of input digits is “5”, and the POS register 20 that has received the control code has a “digit key” (key name) of 5 digits. Is the accounting device control information indicating that the same control as in the case of “numerical value input” (control operation) is performed on the numerical value “11001”.
As described above, the POS register 20 can automatically input the customer's membership number. Note that “<FNC2>” and “:” added at the end of each control code are check digits.

Next, the control codes “020012305504”, “A90000000982”, and “A9980800020” in FIG. 8 will be described. The control codes “A90000000982” and “A9980000207” are accounting device control information for changing “Yakiniku bento” to a special sale price.
First, the control code “020012305504” is code information, and represents that the product (“Yakiniku lunch box”) of the code information has been registered. The POS register 20 inputs the price “550” yen of “Yakiniku lunch box”. Note that the control codes “0200456004502”, “49112345678928”, and “49123456778935” in FIG. 8 are also code information, which indicates that the product of the code information has been registered.

Next, the control code “A9009000982” is the control information “909” and the key number “00098”, and the POS register 20 that has received the control code sets the “discount key” (key name) before inputting the discount rate. This is accounting device control information indicating that the same control is performed as when “preset pressing” (control operation) indicating that the discount button provided in the POS register 20 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as discount key operation code).
The control code “A998000207” has control information “998” and the number of input digits is “5”. The numeric key provided in the POS register 20 that received the control code, “numerical value” (key name) The accounting device control information indicates that the same control as in the case of “numerical value input” (control operation) is performed on the five-digit numerical value “00020”.

  When “00020” is input after “press preset”, the POS register 20 performs a discount of “20”% on the previously input product. As described above, the POS register 20 automatically inputs a discount of “20”% for the price “550” yen of “Yakiniku bento” based on the accounting device control information. Note that “4”, “7”, and “2” added at the end of each control code are check digits.

Next, the control codes “A99999999 <FF>”, “A9010001 <DC1>”, “A9981395 @”, and “A90100002 <EM>” will be described. These control codes are accounting device control information for performing subtotal, deposit input, current total, and the like.
The control code “A9999999999 <FF>” is the control information “999” and the key number “99999”, and the POS register 20 that has received the control code performs the product registration operation by the store clerk, and there are no more products to be registered. This is the accounting device control information that represents the same determination as that for determining that processing must be performed, and the same determination control (determination operation) as the determination of “product registration completion” (hereinafter referred to as product registration completion code). Called).
The product registration completion code is generated when the “shopping complete” button is selected on the screen displayed on the display 305 and the determination button 3077 is pressed.

  The control code “A9010001 <DC1>” is the control information “901” and the key number “00001”, and the “subtotal key” (key name) provided in the POS register 20 that received the control code is “key pressed”. This is accounting device control information indicating that the same control as in the case of (control operation) is performed (hereinafter referred to as subtotal code). Note that the POS register 20 calculates the total amount of purchased products when the subtotal key is pressed.

The control code “A9981395 @” has control information “998” and the number of input digits is “5”, and the POS register 20 that has received the control code has a “digit key” (key name) as a 5-digit numerical value. This is accounting device control information indicating that the same control as when “01395” is “numeric input” (control operation) (hereinafter referred to as a numerical input code). That is, the same accounting device control information as when the store clerk deposits cash “1395” yen (deposit) from the customer and inputs “1395” yen to the POS register 20.
The “1395” yen is input by operating the operation unit 306 before the customer sets the handy terminal 30 in the cash register cradle 21. For example, the handy terminal 30 may display a screen for selecting whether or not there is change, and if there is no change, the handy terminal 30 may calculate the total price of the products registered in the product registration file and use it as the deposit amount.

The control code “A9010002 <EM>” is the control information “901” and the key number “00002”, and the “current key” (key name) provided in the POS register 20 that received the control code is “key pressed”. ”(Control operation) is accounting apparatus control information indicating that the same control is performed (hereinafter referred to as a current total code). When a current key provided in the POS register 20 is pressed, a difference (change) between the deposit and the total amount of purchased products is calculated.
Based on the accounting apparatus control information described above, the POS register 20 automatically calculates the total amount of goods (subtotal), inputs deposits, and calculates change (current total). Note that “<FF>”, “<DC1>”, “@”, and “<EM>” attached to the end of each control code are check digits.

FIG. 9 is a view showing another example of the product registration file according to the present embodiment stored in the product registration information storage unit 3046.
The accounting device control information described below is new code information generated based on code information (product identification information) read by the scanner unit 303.
The POS register 20 that has received the product registration file of FIG. 9 has the code information of the product name “Yakiniku bento” of the sale price “440” Yen after the discount for the product name “Yakiniku lunch” with the price “550” yen. Settlement based on
When the example of FIG. 9 and the example of FIG. 8 are compared, only the control code “0200123004043” is different. However, since other control codes are the same as those in the example of FIG. 8, the description of the same control codes as in the example of FIG. 8 is omitted.

First, the control information generation unit 3011 generates a control code “0200123004043” that is code information from the code information “0200123300504” read by the scanner unit 303 and registers it in the product registration file.
Here, the first two digits of the control code “02” are newly generated code information including a product number and a price. “0200123004043” includes a flag “02” for identifying code information, a product number “00123”, and a discounted price “00440”. The POS register 20 that has received the control code receives the product number “00123” (product name). This is accounting device control information indicating that the control is the same as when inputting "Yakiniku bento" with the price "440" yen (hereinafter, the control code whose first two digits of the control code are "02" has been discounted) Code).

The product name corresponding to the product number “00123” is registered in advance in the data file of the store controller 10, and the handy terminal 30 and the POS register 20 receive and store the data file.
Further, the control information generation unit 3011 may generate the control information code “0200123004403” instead of the code information “0200123005044” and store it in the product information file, or may generate the control information code “0200123004403” to generate the product information. The code information “0200123005504” stored in the file and previously stored in the product information file may be deleted. Also, “3” added to the end of the control code “0200123004403” is a check digit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a product registration file stored in the product registration information storage unit 3046 according to the present embodiment.
The POS register 20 that has received the product registration file of FIG. 10 performs settlement based on the discount control information code.
The accounting device control information described below is control information for causing the POS register 20 to perform control when a discount or discount button provided in the POS register 20 is pressed, and to input numerical values thereof.
Comparing the example of FIG. 10 with the example of FIG. 8, only the control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” is different. However, since other control codes are the same as those in the example of FIG. 8, the description of the same control codes as in the example of FIG. 8 is omitted.

The control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” is a control information code because there is “A” at the head. Therefore, the meaning of the control code will be described with reference to FIG.
“A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” is control information “45”, code information digit number “13” digit, judgment category “01” (discount processing), input digit “3”, and the POS register 20 that received the control code. However, the discount processing (“01”) is applied to the code information “0200123005504” (product name “Yakiniku bento”), and the discount rate is “020”, that is, 20% is input. (Hereinafter, a control code whose control information is “45” is referred to as a discount code).

  When the control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” is input, the POS register 20 receives a 20% discount on the price “550” yen of the product “Yakiniku bento” of the code information “0200123005504” in the registration file of FIG. And calculate. Also, “<ETX>” added to the end of the control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” is a check digit.

  In the above description, the sale price is determined based on the date and time of entering the store, but it may be the date and time when the product code is read. That is, the control information generation unit 3011 refers to the special sale information stored in the special sale information storage unit 3042 for the code information read by the scanner unit 303, and obtains information on the special sale price in the special sale period that overlaps the date and time when the code information is read. Generate accounting device control information.

For example, it is assumed that the customer with the membership number “11001” reads the product code with the code information “0200896003806” at “scanner section 303 of the handy terminal 30” at “18:40:42 on April 24, 2008”. The control information generation unit 3011 searches the bargain information file of FIG. 5 for the bar code period “0200896003806” for the bargain period in which the date and time “April 24, 2008 18:40:42” overlapped. . As a result of the search, the control information generation means 3011 indicates that “April 24, 2008 18:40:42” is the sale start date and time “April 24, 2008 18:30” The price (price) “380” yen of the product name “hamburger lunch” is the second data in FIG. 5 because it overlaps with the sale end date “April 24, 2008 19:00:00” from “00 second”. Based on the sale price, that is, the price of “50” discount.
For example, the control information generation unit 3011 generates code information “0200896003305” obtained by changing the code information “0200896003806” and stores it in the product registration file.

  8, 9, and 10, the discount method for the product name “Yakiniku bento” includes the discount method using the discount key operation code (FIG. 8), the discount method using the discount processed code (FIG. 9), and the discount code. The discount method (FIG. 10) has been described. In selecting this method, information indicating which method is applied is stored in the ROM 302 or RAM 303 of the handy terminal 30 only when the merchandise sales processing system is introduced, and after the introduction, it is not necessary to set each information on the handy terminal 30. For example, the information indicating which method is applied is a one-digit code, and the handy terminal 30 provides a discount method using a discount key operation code when the code is “0”, and when the code is “1”. The discount method using the discount processed code, and in the case of “2”, the discount method using the discount code is applied.

Next, the notification unit 3012 will be described. The notification unit 3012 notifies the information regarding the sale price corresponding to the code information read by the scanner unit 303 via the display unit 305.
The notification unit 3012 displays information on the sale price on the display display (display unit) 305 with reference to the product registration file and the control information file. For example, in the file shown in FIG. 8, the price “550” yen of the “barbecue lunch” with the control code “0200123005504” is displayed, and a display unit indicating that there is a 20% discount from “A99000982” and “A998000097” (sale price) 305 is displayed.
In addition, the notification unit 3012 may calculate the price after 20% discount for “Yakiniku lunch box” and display “440” yen (sale price).
The CPU 301 functions as the notification unit 3012 by reading out and executing a program stored in the ROM 302.

Next, the transmission unit 3013 will be described. The transmission unit 3013 transmits the code information and the accounting device control information generated by the control information generation unit 3011 to the POS register 20 via the communication unit 307. Specifically, when the handy terminal 30 is connected to the cash register cradle 21, the transmission unit 3013 transmits the product registration file stored in the RAM 304 to the POS register 20 via the cash register cradle 21.
The CPU 301 functions as the transmission unit 3013 by reading and executing a program held in the ROM 302.

Hereinafter, the external appearance of the handy terminal 30 and the cash register cradle 21 will be described.
FIG. 11 (front side) and FIG. 12 (back side) are external views showing a schematic external appearance of the handy terminal 30 according to the present embodiment.
The handy terminal 30 includes a scanner unit 303, a display display 305, an operation unit 306, and a connection terminal 3071 of the communication unit 307. The operation unit 306 includes a scan key 3061 for starting barcode reading, a correction key 3062 for canceling the barcode-read products one by one or correcting the quantity, and canceling all the read products. Cancel key 3063, + (plus) key 3064 for designating the quantity of products to be purchased,-(minus) key 3065, up and down arrow keys 3066 for moving up and down the cursor for selecting products in the list display of all read products , And a determination key 3067 for determining an input operation.

FIG. 13 is a schematic external view showing the external appearance of the cash register cradle 21 according to the present embodiment.
A connection terminal 211 connected to the connection terminal 3071 of the handy terminal 30 is provided on the upper surface (the right side portion in the figure) of the cash register cradle 21. When the connection terminal 3071 of the handy terminal 30 is connected to the connection terminal 211, the handy terminal 30 is electrically connected to the POS register 20 via the cash register cradle 21 and the connection cable 212 of the cash register cradle 21. The data communication with the register 20 can be performed.

In addition, the registration cradle 21 is formed such that both the left and right sides of the connection terminal 211 have convex portions 213, and a portion perpendicular to the convex portions 213 is formed to have concave portions 214. Yes. The handy terminal 30 is set on the cash register cradle 21 in a state of being sandwiched between the convex portion 213 and the concave portion 214. That is, when the handy terminal 30 is placed on the cash register cradle 21, the convex portion 213 and the concave portion 214 function as a guide portion that guides the handy terminal 30 to a predetermined position, whereby the connection terminal 3071 of the handy terminal 30. And the connection terminal 211 of the cash register cradle 21 are correctly in contact with each other, and electrical connection is made.
A power lamp, a communication lamp (indicating that the set handy terminal 30 and the POS terminal 20 are communicating), an error lamp (a communication error has occurred) are displayed on the lower side surface of the cash register cradle 21. Etc.) are provided.

Next, the POS register 20 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 14 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the POS register 20 according to the present embodiment.
The POS register 20 according to the present embodiment includes a CPU 201, a hard disk 202, a ROM 203, a RAM 204, a liquid crystal touch panel unit 205, a customer display unit 206, a receipt printing unit 207, a drawer unit 208, a communication unit 209, an operation unit 210, and a card reader 211. The buzzer 212 is included.

  The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the POS register 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 203. The ROM 203 is a read-only memory that stores the program. The RAM 204 (storage unit) stores a product information file (FIG. 4), a control information file (FIG. 7) acquired from the store controller 10, a product registration file (FIGS. 8 to 10) acquired from the handy terminal 30, and the like. Read-write memory as needed.

  A liquid crystal touch panel unit 205 (a display unit for clerk) and a customer display unit 206, which are display units, display information on the product registration file. Moreover, since the liquid crystal touch panel unit 205 (a display for clerk) is a touch panel type, it accepts not only display but also input. The operation unit 210 includes operation buttons such as various keys for operating the POS register 20, a subtotal key, a current total key, a member call key, a discount key, a discount key, and a numeric key.

  The communication unit 209 communicates with the handy terminal 30 via the LAN 60 via the store controller 10 and the cash register cradle 21. The buzzer 212 generates a buzzer sound when confirmation of operation is necessary. The hard disk 202 stores information stored in the RAM 204 after the accounting process is completed. The receipt printing unit 207 prints a receipt. The drawer unit 208 stores cash and cash vouchers. When the customer wishes to pay with a credit card, the card reader unit 211 reads credit card information for accounting processing.

The POS register 20 performs payment based on the code information and the accounting device control information transmitted from the transmission means 3013 of the handy terminal 30.
Specifically, when a control code including code information and accounting device control information is input, the POS register 20 reads a control information file (FIG. 7) from the RAM 204 and performs a settlement process corresponding to the control code. The correspondence between each control code and the settlement process is as described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the settlement process based on the control code of the POS register 20 will be described.

First, the settlement process for the customer membership number in the POS register 20 will be described.
The POS register 20 automatically inputs the customer membership number “11001” with the control codes “A90100003 <FNC2>” and “A99811001”.

Next, discount and discount processing of the POS register 20 will be described.
For example, the POS register 20 that has received the product registration file of FIG. 8 inputs the price “550” yen of the “barbecue lunch” for the control code “020012305504”. Next, the POS register 20 is changed to a special sale price with a discount of “20”% with respect to the price “550” yen of the control information file “Yakiniku bento” by the control codes “A90000000982” and “A9980000207”. Check out.

Further, for example, the POS register 20 that has received the product registration file of FIG. 9 uses the control code “0200123004403” to change the price “550” yen “Yakiniku bento” (product number “00123”) to the special price “440” yen. Change and check out.
Further, for example, the POS register 20 that has received the product registration file of FIG. 10 uses the control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>” to apply discount processing to “Yakiniku lunch box” (code information “0200123005504”) with a price of “550” yen. "01"), change to a special sale price with a discount of 20% ("020"), and settle.

Next, accounting processes such as subtotal and current total of the POS register 20 will be described.
The POS register 20 completes product registration with the control code “A9999999999 <FF>”, and subtotals with “A9010001 <DC1>”. Further, the POS register 20 automatically inputs a deposit of “1395” yen with the control code “A9981395 @”, and makes a current measurement with the control code “A90100002 <EM>”. When the current key provided in the POS register 20 is pressed, the difference (change) between the deposit and the total amount of the purchased product is calculated. Then, the POS register 20 performs a settlement process such as discharging a change when there is a receipt issuance or change.

Further, the POS register 20 gives a privilege to the customer based on the settlement result.
The privilege granting means identifies privilege information to be given to the customer based on the information of the settlement result, and stores the identified privilege information in association with the customer identification information of the accounting device control information.
Specifically, the privilege granting unit calculates, for example, points according to the purchase amount and specifies the number of points to be given. Then, the privilege granting unit transmits the specified number of points and the information of the membership number “11001” of the accounting device control information to the store controller 10.

The store controller 10 stores the number of points received from the privilege grant means by adding the accumulated points and the current points to the member with the member number “11001” in the member information file (FIG. 6). Thereby, the provision of the privilege according to each customer, for example, the point provision according to the purchase amount, can be performed.
The CPU 201 reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 203, thereby functioning as a privilege grant unit.

Hereinafter, operations of the handy terminal 30 and the POS register 20 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the handy terminal 30 according to the present embodiment.
First, the scanner unit 303 of the handy terminal 30 reads a barcode attached to a product (S101).

The control information generation unit 3011 determines whether or not the price of the product is a target for the bargain code information read in S101 (S102). When the control information generation unit 3011 determines in S105 that the price of the read product is not a special sale price, the control information generation unit 3011 performs the process of S103. On the other hand, if it is determined in S105 that the price of the read product is a special sale price, the control information generating unit 3011 performs the process of S104.
For example, a customer who entered the store on “April 24, 2008 10:20:05” on the store entry date and time is the product code (product name “Yakiniku bento” with the code information “0200123005504” on the scanner unit 303 of the handy terminal 30. )). As for the handy terminal 30, the store entry date and time is from the sale period of the sale information file (FIG. 5) (the sale start date and time “April 20, 2008 10:00:00”) to the sale end date “April 24, 2008 22 Therefore, it is determined that the product price is the target of the sale price, and the process of S104 is performed.

Further, for example, if the handy terminal 30 reads the product code (product name “chocolate”) that is the code information “491234567828”, the code information does not exist in the sale information file (FIG. 5), so the price of the product Is not the target of the sale price, the process of S103 is performed without generating the accounting device control information.
Further, for example, it is assumed that the handy terminal 30 reads a product code (product name “hamburger lunch”) that is code information “0200896003806”. The handy terminal 30 reads the sale time from the time sale period of the sale information file (FIG. 5) (the sale start date and time “April 24, 2008 18:30:30”) to the sale end date “April 24, 2008”. Date 19:00:00 ”), it is determined that the price of the product is the target of the sale price, and the process of S104 is performed. Conversely, if the read time is not the time sale period, the handy terminal 30 determines that the price of the product is not the target of the special sale price, and performs the process of S103 without generating the accounting device control information.

The control information generation unit 3011 generates accounting device control information (S104).
For example, in the discount method using the discount key operation code (FIG. 8), a discount key operation code (control codes “A90000000982” and “A998080197”) is generated for “Yakiniku bento” (code information “0200123005504”), and in S103 Process.
Further, for example, in the discount method using the discount processed code (FIG. 9), a discount processed code (control code “0200123004043”) is generated for “Yakiniku lunch” (code information “0200123005504”), and the process of S103 is performed. To do.
Further, for example, in the discount method using the discount code (FIG. 10), a discount code (control code “A45020012300550401020 <ETX>”) is generated for “Yakiniku bento” (code information “0200123005504”), and the process of S103 is performed. .

Next, the display 305 displays the product information read by the scanner unit 303 (S103).
Next, the control information generating unit 3011 registers the read code information of the product or the generated accounting device control information as a control code in the product registration file (S105).

Next, the handy terminal 30 determines whether or not shopping is completed (S106). Specifically, the handy terminal 30 determines whether the “shopping complete” button is selected on the screen displayed on the display 305 and the determination button 3077 is pressed.
When the handy terminal 30 determines that the shopping has been completed, the handy terminal 30 generates a control code “A99999999 <FF>”. On the other hand, when the handy terminal 30 does not determine that the shopping is completed, the handy terminal 30 performs the process of S101.

The handy terminal 30 determines whether or not change is required at the time of payment (S106).
Specifically, the handy terminal 30 displays the number of products registered in the information of the product registration file and the total price of the product on the display 305, and the handy terminal 30 pays for payment at the customer's checkout. “Does change occur at the time of payment?” And “Yes” and “No” buttons for selecting an answer are displayed. The handy terminal 30 determines whether the displayed “Yes” or “No” button is selected and the Enter button 3077 is pressed.

If the handy terminal 30 determines that “No” is selected and no change is required at the time of payment, the control code “A90100001 <DC1>” pressed to calculate the total amount of the purchased product and the deposit (“1395”) The control code “A998801395 @” for inputting “Yen” and the control code “A90100002 <EM>” indicating that the current key is pressed are generated (S108).
On the other hand, when “Yes” is selected and the handy terminal 30 determines that change is necessary at the time of payment, the handy terminal 30 determines S109 without generating a control code.

Next, the handy terminal 30 determines whether or not the handy terminal 30 is set in the cash register cradle 21 (S109).
When the handy terminal 30 determines that the handy terminal 30 is set in the cash register cradle 21, the handy terminal 30 performs the process of S110. On the other hand, when the handy terminal 30 determines that the handy terminal 30 is not set in the cash register cradle 21, the handy terminal 30 performs the process of S101.

  The handy terminal 30 receives various information such as a product information file, a sale information file, and a control information file from the store controller 10, customer information data corresponding to the member number selected from the member information file, the date and time of entry, etc. Receive. At this time, the control code “A9010003 <FNC2>” and the member number (“11001”) that are pressed to input the member number when calling the member information in the accounting apparatus are input from the member number in the member information file. “A99811001:” is generated.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the POS register 20 according to the present embodiment.
First, the POS register 20 receives a product registration file from the handy terminal 30 (S201). Hereinafter, the product registration file is assumed to be the product registration file of FIG.
The POS register 20 sequentially reads product registration information, which is one record of the product registration file, one record at a time (S202). The POS register 20 determines whether or not the control code of the product registration file is a control information code, that is, determines whether or not the head of the control code is “A” (S203). If it is determined in S203 that the control code is not a control information code, the POS register 20 registers the read product registration information (S204).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S203 that the control code is a control information code, the POS register 20 determines whether or not the control information code is a product registration completion code (S205). If the POS register 20 determines in S205 that the control information code is not a product registration completion code, the POS register 20 refers to the control information file and executes a control operation (S206). For example, the POS register 20 inputs the customer's membership number “11001” from the control codes “A90100003 <FNC2>” and “A998101001” in FIG. 8, and discounts by the control codes “A9000000098” and “A998000017” ( (Discount) process is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S205 that the control information code is the product registration completion code (control code “A99999999 <FF>” in FIG. 8), the POS register 20 stores the product name, price, The product details such as the discount amount, the number of products, and the total price are displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel 205 (store clerk display) and the customer display 206 (S207). At this time, the POS register 20 displays the number of points calculated from the total price of the registered products, identifies the current point of the member number (“11001”) from the member information file, and displays the identified point. May be.

  Next, the POS register 20 reads the continuation of the product registration file and performs subtotaling with the control code “A90100001 <DC1>” in FIG. 8 (S208). Next, the POS register 20 reads the continuation of the product registration file, and inputs “1395” yen by the control code “A9981395 @” in FIG. 8 (S209).

Next, the POS register 20 reads the continuation of the merchandise registration file, and performs a current measurement with the control code “A90100002 <EM>” in FIG. 8 (S210).
When the current measurement is finished, the POS register 20 prints a receipt (S211). Then, the POS register 20 registers the product purchased by the customer, the price, the number of points, etc. as the settlement data as a result of the above settlement process (S212). At this time, the POS register 20 adds the number of points calculated and displayed to the current point, that is, gives a point.

FIG. 17 is another flowchart showing the operation of the POS register 20 according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing another operation of the POS register 20 when there is no product registration completion code or subtotal code, that is, when the customer does not register the payment scheduled amount.

First, the POS register 20 receives a product registration file from the handy terminal 30 (S301). Here, in the case of FIG. 17, the POS register 20 searches for a product registration file, for example, and determines that there is no product registration completion code.
The POS register 20 sequentially reads product registration information, which is one record of the product registration file, one record at a time (S302). The POS register 20 determines whether or not the control code of the product registration file is a control information code, that is, determines whether or not the head of the control code is “A” (S303). If it is determined in S203 that the control code is not a control information code, the POS register 20 registers the read product registration information (S304).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S303 that the control code is a control information code, the POS register 20 determines whether or not the control information code is a product registration completion code (S305). If the POS register 20 determines in S305 that the control information code is not a product registration completion code, the POS register 20 refers to the control information file and executes a control operation (S305).
Next, the POS register 20 determines whether or not all the product registration information in the product registration file has been read (S306). If it is determined in S306 that all the data has not been read, the process of S302 is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S306 that all the data has been read, the POS register 20 displays the product details registered in the product registration file, such as the product name, price, discount amount, etc., the number of products, and the total price of the liquid crystal touch panel unit 205 ( It is displayed on the display section 206 for the clerk) and the display section 206 for the customer (S307).
Next, it is determined whether or not a subtotal key provided in the POS register 20 is pressed (S308). If the subtotal key is pressed in S308, the POS register 20 performs subtotal (S309).
When a numerical key provided in the POS register 20 is pressed (S310), the POS register 20 inputs the pressed numerical value as a deposit (S311).
Next, the POS register 20 determines whether or not the current key is pressed (S312). If the current total key is pressed in S312, the POS register 20 performs a current total (S313).
When the current measurement is finished, the POS register 20 prints a receipt (S314). Then, the POS register 20 registers the product, price, etc. purchased by the customer, which is the result of the above settlement process, as settlement data (S315).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the handy terminal in which the customer scans the product code of the purchased product by himself / herself generates the accounting device control information for automatically operating the accounting device used by the store clerk for accounting processing, and the control code (customer The code information of the product to be purchased and the accounting device control information) into the accounting device and perform customer accounting. As a result, it is possible to reduce the input operation to the accounting device of the store clerk, so that the operation error and trouble in the accounting device are eliminated and the accounting time is shortened without being affected by the knowledge and proficiency of the store clerk. Can do.

Further, since the accounting device control information is control information for automatically operating the same operation as the manual operation that the clerk performs an accounting operation, it is possible to eliminate the manual operation of the accounting device by the clerk.
This not only shortens the time to completion of accounting, but also eliminates operational mistakes by the store clerk and eliminates the long line due to customer accounting waiting.
In addition, since the operation button of the accounting apparatus is automatically operated based on key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons provided in the POS register 20, the accounting can be performed without preparing a special program for each application. All tasks that are processed in the processing can be executed by automatically operating the operation buttons based on the key information (including the procedure).

  The handy terminal 30 automatically generates a discount or discount control code when the date and time when the product code of the product is read and the sale period of the sale information file stored in the handy terminal 30 overlap. Thus, for example, whether the scanned product should be sold at a discounted price or a regular price based on the date and time of the scanned product by the customer, even if the time service has already been implemented The determination is made and the product is not sold at a price that is disadvantageous for the customer. Further, since there is no need to create or attach a discount or discount sticker, it is possible to reduce labor, time and cost.

In addition, the handy terminal 30 stores the date and time when the customer enters the store, refers to the sale information file stored in the handy terminal 30 using the code information attached to the product read by the customer, and the code information is When the matching sale period overlaps with the date and time when the customer enters the store, a discount or discount control code is automatically generated, and the POS register 20 stores the customer based on the control code generated at the handy terminal 30. Therefore, it is possible to deal with fine discounts or discounts based on the date and time of each customer who has entered the store, which was not possible with the conventional product sales processing system and POS register.
Further, in a 24-hour store in a supermarket or the like, at the end of a special sale or time service, there is no difference in sales price between a customer who is accounting and a customer who is waiting for accounting, and based on information stored in the mobile terminal. Therefore, even if the set selling price of the POS register is unconditionally returned to the original selling price regardless of the purchase behavior of the customer, the product is sold at a price that is disadvantageous for the customer. Things will disappear.

In addition, when the sale period of the sale information file stored in the handy terminal 30 and the date and time overlap, the sale information stored in the portable terminal is notified, so that the customer can get a sense of value and increase the number of purchases. I can do it.
The handy terminal 30 stores a membership number for identifying a customer when the handy terminal 30 is placed on the cash register cradle 21 and imports it into the POS register 20 to identify the customer. Even if button operations (number of operations) for operating different accounting devices increase, key operations corresponding to the button operations performed by the store clerk and the procedure are generated, and accounting processing is performed based on the generated key information. Therefore, the store clerk operates the buttons. Without having to go through a series of operating procedures such as manually reading a membership card, etc., and without touching the accounting device based on control information including button operations performed by the store clerk and key information corresponding to the procedure. , It is possible to give a privilege according to the input and identification of the customer identification information and the purchase price. This eliminates operational mistakes and forgetting operations by the store clerk.

In the present embodiment, the customer may use points. That is, when the customer operates the handy terminal 30, the number of points to be used is registered, the accounting device control information indicating that the control information generating means 3011 uses the points, and the accounting device control information for inputting the number of points. Is generated. Then, the transmission device 3013 transmits the accounting device control information to the POS register 20, and the POS register 20 may subtract an amount corresponding to the number of points from the total price of the registered product.
Further, in this embodiment, “CODE128” is used as the accounting device control information automatically generated in the mobile terminal, but not limited to this, for example, code information such as NW-7 and CODE39 may be used. .

In this embodiment, one handy terminal 30 is used by one customer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of customers may use one handy terminal 30. For example, in a souvenir shop or the like where the normal time zone is not so crowded, but the store is crowded with customers in a certain time zone and the sales area is small, the handy only during the crowded time zone Store product registration information of a plurality of customers in the terminal 30, complete the accounting at the handy terminal (handing the provisional receipt print to the customer), and after the congestion is over, the products of the plurality of customers stored in the handy terminal Registration information may be transmitted to the POS register 20 to complete the checkout.
Thereby, a plurality of payment terminal devices are not installed in the store, and customers who are temporarily crowded can be sold.

  In addition, you may make it implement | achieve the handy terminal 30 in the embodiment mentioned above and a part of POS register | resistor 20, for example, the control information production | generation means 3011, the alerting | reporting means 3012, and the transmission means 3013 with a computer. In that case, the program for realizing the control function may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by a computer system and executed. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” is a medium that dynamically holds a program for a short time, such as a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, In this case, it is also possible to include one that holds a program for a certain time, such as a volatile memory inside a computer system that serves as a server or client. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is possible to

It is the schematic which showed the system configuration | structure of the merchandise sales processing system by this embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the merchandise information file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the sale information file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the member information file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the control information file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the merchandise registration file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed another example of the merchandise registration file by this embodiment. It is the figure which showed another example of the merchandise registration file by this embodiment. It is a schematic external view which shows the external appearance (front side) of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic external view which shows the external appearance (back side) of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic external view which shows the external appearance of the cash register cradle by this embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the accounting device by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the accounting apparatus by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows another operation | movement of the accounting apparatus by this embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Store controller, 20 ... POS register, 21 ... Cash register cradle, 30 ... Handy terminal, 40 ... Customer cradle, 50 ... Member card reader, 301 ... CPU , 302... ROM, 303... Scanner unit, 304... RAM, 305... Display display (display unit), 305 a. Communication unit, 308 ... Buzzer, 309 ... Power supply control unit, 310 ... Rechargeable battery, 201 ... CPU, 202 ... Hard disk, 203 ... ROM, 204 ... RAM, 205・ ・ ・ Liquid crystal touch panel section (sales clerk display section), 206 ・ ・ ・ Customer display section, 207 ・ ・ ・ Receipt printing section, 208 ・ ・ ・ Drawer section, 209 ・ ・ ・ Communication section, 210 ・Operation unit 211 ... card reader unit 212 ... buzzer 3011 ... control information generation unit 3012 ... notification unit 3013 ... transmission unit 3041 ... product information storage unit 3042 ... Special sale information storage means, 3043 ... Customer information storage means, 3044 ... Store entry date storage means, 3045 ... Control information storage means, 3046 ... Product registration information storage means

Claims (8)

In a product sales processing system comprising a mobile terminal that reads and stores product identification information attached to a product, and an accounting device that takes in and stores the product identification information stored in the mobile terminal,
The portable terminal is
Control information generating means for generating accounting device control information for operating and controlling the accounting device;
Transmitting means for transmitting the product identification information and the accounting device control information generated by the control information generating unit to the accounting device;
The merchandise sales processing system, wherein the accounting device performs payment based on the product identification information and the accounting device control information transmitted from the transmitting means. The portable terminal stores key information corresponding to a plurality of operation buttons for operating the accounting device,
The merchandise sales processing system according to claim 1, wherein the control information generation unit generates the accounting device control information including the key information. The portable terminal is
Product information storage means for storing product information including price information of products for each product identification information;
Special sale information storage means for storing special sale information including special sale period and special price information for each product identification information;
The control information generation means refers to the sale information stored in the sale information storage means based on the read product identification information, and the code information of the information related to the sale price of the sale information that overlaps the date and time when the sale product identification information is read Or the accounting device control information containing the said key information is produced | generated. The merchandise sales processing system of Claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. The mobile terminal is a product information storage unit that stores product information including price information of products for each product identification information;
Sale information storage means for storing sale information including sale period and sale price information for each product identification information;
Store date and time storage means for storing including the date and time when the customer who operates the mobile terminal entered the store,
The control information generation means refers to the special sale information stored in the special sale information storage means based on the read product identification information, and the code information of the special sale price of the special sale information that overlaps the store entry date and time or the key information The merchandise sales processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the accounting device control information including the information is generated. The product sales processing system according to claim 3, further comprising notification means for notifying information relating to a sale price corresponding to the read product identification information. The mobile terminal includes customer information storage means for storing customer identification information for identifying a customer who operates the mobile terminal,
The accounting device control information includes customer identification information and the key information,
The accounting device
A privilege granting means for identifying privilege information to be given to a customer based on information of a settlement result and storing the identified privilege information in association with customer identification information of the accounting device control information is provided. The merchandise sales processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. In the mobile terminal that reads and stores the product identification information attached to the product,
Control information generating means for generating accounting device control information for operating and controlling the accounting device;
A mobile terminal comprising: transmission means for transmitting the product identification information and the accounting device control information generated by the control information generating means to the accounting device. In an accounting device that takes in product identification information stored in a mobile terminal and performs settlement,
An accounting apparatus characterized in that settlement is performed based on the product identification information and accounting apparatus control information for operating and controlling the accounting apparatus.

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