JP2015141651A - Accounting device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accounting device and a program capable of simplifying an operation in settlement by omitting a reading operation by a scanner.SOLUTION: An accounting device connected via a network to a merchandise data registration device which executes the selling processing of merchandise for executing accounting processing on the basis of transaction data accompanied by the selling processing includes: first input control means for inputting transaction data from a merchandise data registration device; and selection display means for displaying a payment selection screen capable of selecting the payment method of transaction in the accounting processing in accordance with the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an accounting apparatus and a program.

  Conventionally, a product data registration device that reads out unit prices based on the read and entered product code and generates transaction data, and a customer who is a shopper performs settlement processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device A checkout system including an accounting device has been proposed. Such a checkout system can omit accounting work from work performed by an operator (store clerk).

  According to such a checkout system, the customer receives a pending receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily suspended in the product data registration device is printed. Transaction data is stored in a store server that manages the checkout system. Then, the customer reads and inputs the identification data printed on the pending receipt in the accounting device in the accounting device, thereby calling the transaction data held in the store server and performing a settlement process.

  By the way, in order for the customer to call up the pending transaction data in the accounting apparatus, the customer needs to read the identification data printed on the pending receipt with a scanner. For this reason, the operation of the settlement process in the accounting apparatus is complicated, and customers who are not used to handling the scanner may be confused.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting apparatus and a program in which a reading operation by a scanner is omitted and an operation at the time of settlement is simplified.

  An accounting apparatus according to an embodiment is connected to a product data registration apparatus that executes merchandise sales processing through a network, and performs accounting processing based on transaction data associated with the sales processing. A first input control means for inputting data, and a selection display means for displaying a payment selection screen for selecting a payment method of the transaction in the accounting process in accordance with the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means And comprising.

  The program according to the embodiment includes a product connected to a product data registration device that executes product sales processing, and a computer that controls an accounting device that performs accounting processing based on transaction data associated with the sales processing. The first input control means for inputting the transaction data from and the payment selection screen on which the payment method of the transaction in the accounting process can be selected according to the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means It functions as a selection display means.

Drawing 1 is a mimetic diagram showing the whole checkout system concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the accounting apparatus. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sales screen of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information transfer screen. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the accounting apparatus. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of settlement processing performed by the accounting apparatus. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a standby screen in the accounting apparatus. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a payment selection screen in the accounting apparatus. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a payment screen in the accounting apparatus. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating another example of the settlement screen in the accounting apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (store clerk), an accounting device 103 operated by a customer C, and a store server 107 that manages sales information. I have. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a work table 104 having a horizontally long table shape. Each product data registration device 102, each accounting device 103, and the store server 107 are electrically connected to each other via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

  Two accounting apparatuses 103 are provided for one commodity data registration apparatus 102. In the example of FIG. 1, the accounting apparatus 1 of the accounting apparatus 1 and the accounting apparatus 2 are connected to one commodity data registration apparatus 102. In addition, the accounting device 3 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 4 are connected to another product data registration device 102. Each accounting apparatus 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the work table 104. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a path for the customer C is formed between the plurality of work tables 104.

  First, the product data registration apparatus 102 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration apparatus 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration apparatus 102 installed on the upper surface of the work table 104 is configured based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an imaging unit (not shown) disposed behind the reading window 112.

  The merchandise data registration apparatus 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and an operation unit 115 on the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name and price of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the operation unit 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

  A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration apparatus 102 as viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data to be described later and a total amount for one transaction is printed.

  In addition, a customer-side display 117 for customer C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 as viewed from the operator O side.

  The merchandise data registration apparatus 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4), and codes the merchandise included in the image captured by the imaging unit, such as a bar code or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the merchandise. Or by general object recognition.

Regarding generic object recognition for recognizing an object included in an image, a recognition technique is described in the following document.
Keiji Yanai, “Current Status and Future of General Object Recognition”, IPSJ Journal, Vol. 48, no. SIG16 [Search January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

  Next, the product data registration apparatus 102 displays a screen for accepting the input of the confirmation of the specified product and the number of items on the display 114. Then, the product data registration device 102 performs sales registration of the product classification, product name, unit price, etc. of the product corresponding to the product code based on information such as the product code of the product for which the input of confirmation has been received and the number of the input. The merchandise information is read from the PLU file F1, and the merchandise is stored in a merchandise information storage unit F22 (see FIG. 5) described later.

  Next, the accounting apparatus 103 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus 103. The accounting apparatus 103 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-POS (Point Of Sales) terminal capable of merchandise sales processing and accounting by the customer C during idle time.

  The accounting apparatus 103 includes an information processing apparatus 2 (see FIG. 4), a deposit / withdrawal unit 4, a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, a receipt printer 9, One housing 10 and a second housing 11 are provided. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is an outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9 and is placed on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10.

  The stationary scanner 5 includes an imaging window 5 a provided in the upper part of the first housing 10 and an imaging unit (not shown) built in the first housing 10. The imaging unit captures a code symbol image such as a barcode held in front of the imaging window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. Then, the imaging unit outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2. When performing general object recognition, the imaging unit outputs a product image obtained by capturing a product held in front of the imaging window 5 a to the information processing device 2.

  The hand scanner 7 is disposed on the upper part of the front surface 10 b of the first housing 10. A holding portion 10c that holds the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state is provided at the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10.

  The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is placed on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays an image according to the control of the information processing apparatus 2. The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61 and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing apparatus 2.

  The card reader / writer 8 is disposed beside the second housing 11 and is disposed on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10. The card reader / writer 8 reads / writes information from / to a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or a credit card.

  The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 includes a money slot 41, a banknote dispensing slot 42, and a coin dispensing part 43. The coin dispensing unit 43 includes a payout opening 431 and a tray 432. The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 accepts banknotes and coins inserted into the money insertion slot 41, separates them, and stores them. Then, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 pays out change from the payout opening 431 in response to a request from the information processing device 2. The tray 432 receives the changed change.

  The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built in the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11 a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 according to the control of the information processing apparatus 2.

  The information processing apparatus 2 is built in the first housing 10 and includes each part (the deposit / withdrawal section 4, the stationary scanner 5, the display operation panel 6, the hand scanner 7, the card reader / writer 8, and the receipt) included in the accounting apparatus 103. The printer 9) is comprehensively controlled. The information processing apparatus 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6 and acquires information on an operation performed by the operator from the touch panel 62. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 grasps the deposit to the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 and instructs the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 to withdraw.

  In addition, the accounting apparatus 103 includes a basket stand 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The cocoon table 21 is a storage table used as a yard for the bag when the customer C performs a settlement process.

  Further, the accounting apparatus 103 is provided with a display pole 22 as a notification unit that displays the current state of the accounting apparatus 103 on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10. The display pole 22 has a light emitting portion 22a that selectively emits blue and red light at the tip.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration apparatus 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown), which are storage media. A computer configuration control unit 150 is provided. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating sales records of products and various screen display data displayed on the display 114. It is.

  The control unit 150 includes a scanner 111, a touch panel 113, a display unit 114, an operation unit 115 such as a keyboard, a printer 116, a customer side display unit 117, an I / O (Input / Output) device control unit 139 and a bus 138. It controls I / O devices such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136 and controls the entire system of the product data registration apparatus 102.

  The operation unit 115 includes a subtotal key 1151 for declaring the end of one transaction, a cash voucher key 1153 for declaring settlement with a cash voucher, a transfer destination key 1154 for designating a transfer destination of transaction data, and an additional declaring an additional payment method. A key 1155 and a cancel key B6 for canceling a settlement using a cash voucher are provided.

  The HDD 136 serving as storage means stores a program 137 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 150. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product and information related to the product such as the name, price, and product classification of the product in association with each other. The PLU file F1 also stores feature quantities such as color shades and surface irregularities read from the product image when the product is specified by general object recognition. In addition, the HDD 136 stores an information storage unit F2 (see FIG. 5) and a voucher type storage unit F3.

  The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format and is a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile). Disk) and the like are provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

  The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. . The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The control unit 150 can communicate with the store server 107 and the accounting apparatus 103 connected via the network NT via the communication I / F 140. The control unit 150 transmits the transaction data subjected to the sales process to the accounting apparatus 103 via the network NT and also to the store server 107 via the network NT.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting apparatus 103 includes a control unit 50 having a computer configuration including a CPU, ROM and RAM (not shown) as storage media, and the like in the information processing apparatus 2. . The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating sales records of products and various screen display data displayed on the display 61. It is.

  The control unit 50 is connected to the touch panel 62, the display 61, the stationary scanner 5, the hand scanner 7, the card reader / writer 8, the receipt printer 9, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4, the display pole via the I / O device control unit 39 and the bus 38. 22, I / O devices such as HDD 36 are controlled to control the entire system of the accounting apparatus 103.

  The card reader / writer 8 reads information on the customer's point card or credit card inserted from the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after the settlement process and issues it from the receipt issuing port 91. The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 processes bills and coins inserted into the money insertion slot 41. In addition, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 pays change from the payout opening 431 in response to a request.

  The HDD 36 serving as a storage means stores a program 37 that can be executed by the control unit 50, a PLU file F1, and a payment data storage unit F5 (see FIG. 6).

  The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 is a file in an installable or executable format, such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Or the like recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

  Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be provided by being stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded via the network. The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The control unit 50 can communicate with the store server 107 and the product data registration apparatus 102 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 40.

  Further, the store server 107 receives transaction data and settlement information from the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103, and performs a product sales registration process and an accounting device 103 performed in all the product data registration devices 102 installed in the store. General management of payment processing, etc. And the store server 107 memorize | stores the transaction data received from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 with the identification data which identify a transaction. Further, when the store server 107 receives the identification data from the accounting apparatus 103, the store server 107 transmits the transaction data specified by the identification data to the accounting apparatus 103.

  Next, the information storage unit F2 stored in the HDD 136 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the information storage unit F2 includes a product information storage unit F22, a voucher information storage unit F23, and a voucher total storage unit F25.

  The product information storage unit F22 stores product information (product name, price, etc.) read from the PLU file F1 based on the product code read and input by the scanner 111. The product information storage unit F22 stores product information corresponding to all the input product codes.

  The voucher information storage unit F23 stores voucher information including the voucher amount of the voucher read and input by the scanner 111. The voucher information storage unit F23 stores all of the input voucher information when a plurality of voucher information is input because a plurality of vouchers are used.

  The voucher tabulation storage unit F25 stores voucher information of all the vouchers used by the customer C during a certain period (for example, one year). By analyzing the voucher information stored in the voucher information storage unit F23, the usage status of the voucher by the customer C, such as the tendency of the type of voucher used and the voucher amount, can be managed. The analysis of the voucher information may be performed by the merchandise data registration apparatus 102, but it is desirable to transmit the information to a host server (not shown) and perform the analysis collectively by the server.

  Next, the payment data storage unit F5 provided in the accounting apparatus 103 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the payment data storage unit F5 includes a transaction data storage unit F51, a payment amount storage unit F52, and a change amount storage unit F53. The transaction data storage unit F51 stores transaction data directly input from the product data registration device 102. The payment amount storage unit F52 stores the payment amount paid by the customer C by a payment method such as a cash voucher, cash, or credit. The change amount storage unit F53 stores the difference between the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage unit F52 and the total amount of transactions included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage unit F51.

  Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 150 realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the accounting apparatus 103 executing the program 137, and the CPU 37 of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executes the program 37. A functional configuration of the control unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the operation of the product data registration apparatus 102 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of merchandise sales registration processing performed by the merchandise data registration apparatus 102.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 determines whether or not a product code, which is specific information for specifying a product, has been read by the scanner 111 (step S11). If it is determined that it has been read (Yes in step S11), the control unit 150 identifies the corresponding product based on the read product code. The product is specified by referring to the PLU file F1 based on the read product code and specifying the product corresponding to the product code. And the control part 150 performs the sales process of the said goods based on the goods information of the specified goods (step S12). Specifically, the control unit 150 reads product information (product name, price, etc.) as sales data from the PLU file F1 based on the read product code, and stores it in the product information storage unit F22 of the information storage unit F2. Remember. And the control part 150 displays the read merchandise information on the display 114 as the sales screen P1.

  Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the sales screen P1. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 controls the display device 114 while performing the sales process, and displays the sales screen P <b> 1 in the display area 114 a of the display device 114. The sales screen P1 has a sales product window W5 and a sold window W4.

  In the sales product window W5, the product name, product unit price, individual product score, etc. included in the product information of the product specified by the product specifying process are displayed. The display of these product name, product unit price, and individual product score is updated by the processing of step S11 and step S12. In addition, the total product price and the total product score are also displayed in the sales product window W5. The display of the total amount and the total number of merchandise is also updated by the processes in steps S11 and S12.

  In the sold window W4, the history displayed in the sold product window W5 is displayed. That is, when the processing of step S11 and step S12 is newly executed, the product name, product unit price, individual product score, etc. displayed in the sales product window W5 are additionally displayed in the sold window W4. The

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the product code is not read by the scanner 111 (No in step S11), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal key 1151 is operated (step S21). When it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S21), the control unit 150 calculates the total amount based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit F22 (step S22). And the control part 150 displays the transfer destination selection screen P2 containing the selection screen of the payment method of the said transaction (step S23).

  FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the transfer destination selection screen P2. As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 controls the display unit 114, and the payment amount display window W <b> 3, the first transfer destination window W <b> 1, and the second transfer are previously stored in the display unit 114. A transfer destination selection screen P2 defining the destination window W2 is displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided close to the left end, occupies more than half of the width of the display 114, and has a height adjacent to the upper and lower sides in the display 114. The two first transfer destination windows W1 and the second transfer destination window W2 are provided adjacent to each other vertically between the right end side of the display 114 and the right end side of the payment amount display window W3.

  In the payment amount display window W3, the total amount and the total number of commodities at the time when the closing operation is input are displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided with a payment method selection key B1 for selecting a payment method, a subtotal discount key B2 for subtotal discount, and a subtotal discount key B3 for subtotal discount. Yes.

  On the other hand, in the first transfer destination window W1 and the second transfer destination window W2, the transfer indicating whether the transfer is possible or not for each accounting apparatus 103 that is a transfer destination candidate. The permission information is displayed with the identification number of each accounting apparatus 103 added, and transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer are provided. Here, the transfer destination key B4 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting apparatus 1. The transfer destination key B5 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting apparatus 2. When the settlement process is being executed, it is displayed that the transfer is impossible, but the transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer can be operated. This is because the settlement process is completed in a short time, so that it can be transferred immediately.

  For example, when paying with a cash voucher, the payment method selection key B1 is operated, and then any one of the transfer destination keys is operated. When paying with cash, one of the transfer destination keys is operated without operating the payment method selection key B1.

  Note that the method of selecting the accounting apparatus 103 as the transfer destination is not limited to the operation of the transfer destination keys B4 and B5. For example, the accounting device 103 as the transfer destination may be selected by a combination operation of a numeric key and a transmission key provided on the operation unit 115. Specifically, the accounting apparatus 103 associated with the first transfer destination window W1 can be selected by a combination operation of the numeric key “1” and the transmission key.

  For example, when transaction data is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 103 such as the accounting apparatus 3 or the accounting apparatus 4 that is not displayed on the transfer destination selection screen P2, the accounting apparatus is specified with a numeric key, and then the transmission key is operated. The transaction data can be transmitted to the accounting device. In this way, the identification number of the accounting apparatus 103 as the transfer destination can be arbitrarily designated by the combination operation of the numeric key and the transmission key provided on the operation unit 115, so that it is designated in advance. Transaction data can also be transferred to other than the accounting device 103.

  In the transfer destination selection screen P2, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal discount key B2 or the subtotal discount key B3 is operated due to the use of a coupon or the like (step S24). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S24), the control unit 150 executes subtotal discount or subtotal discount from the total amount calculated in step S22 (step S25).

  Then, the control unit 150 determines whether or not a cash voucher key 1153 for settlement using a cash voucher such as a gift certificate displayed by operating the payment method selection key B1 is operated (step S26). When it is determined that it has not been operated (that is, when cash settlement is selected) (No in step S26), the control unit 150 selects any one of the transfer destination keys including the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5. It is determined whether or not has been operated (step S27).

  If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S27), the control unit 150 transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 103 designated by the operation (step S28). At this time, a pending receipt on which information specifying transaction data is printed is not issued from the printer 116 of the product data registration apparatus 102. And the control part 150 displays the alerting | reporting screen P5 shown in FIG. 10 on the display 114 (step S29). The operator who sees the notification screen P5 verbally tells the customer C that he / she goes to the accounting apparatus 103 of the displayed number and pays it.

  In FIG. 10, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 displays a notification screen P <b> 5 indicating that the transaction data has been transferred to the desired accounting apparatus 103 on the display 114. Note that the total amount and the total number of items are displayed on the notification screen P5. In addition, when a subtotal discount or subtotal discount is executed, the remaining amount after the subtotal discount or subtotal discount is displayed. This notification screen P5 is closed by operating the close key B8.

  The control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 displays the notification screen P5 on the display 114 provided on the operator side, but is not limited to this, and the customer side display provided on the customer side. It may also be displayed on the device 117. Thus, by displaying the notification screen P5 on the customer-side display 117 provided on the customer side, it is possible to inform the customer C that the transaction data has been transferred to the accounting apparatus 103.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The control unit 150 stores the voucher information such as the type of voucher, the voucher amount, and the overtend flag information transmitted to the accounting apparatus 103 thereafter in the voucher total storage unit F25 (step S30). In the voucher total storage unit F25, the voucher information stored in step S30 is accumulated and stored every predetermined period (for example, every year). By analyzing the voucher tabulation storage unit F25, it is possible to analyze the usage status of the customer C's voucher, such as the type, amount, and overtending frequency of the voucher used. In the case of cash settlement, there is no information on the voucher information, so there is no information stored in the voucher total storage unit F25 in step S30.

  If it is determined in step S27 that no transfer operation including the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5 has been performed (No in step S27), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cancel key B6 has been operated. Is determined (step S31). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S31), the control unit 150 clears the information stored in the voucher information storage unit F23 (step S32). That is, if the transfer destination key is not operated, the cancel key B6 is operated to clear all the information related to the payment with the cash voucher operated so far. In the case of cash settlement, no information is cleared even if the cancel key B6 is operated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the cash voucher key 1153 has been operated (that is, payment with a cash voucher has been selected) (Yes in step S26), the control unit 150 is printed on a cash voucher such as a gift certificate. The bar code is read by the scanner 111, and the voucher information is input (step S41). Then, the entered voucher information is stored in the voucher information storage unit F23 (step S42). Subsequently, the control unit 150 compares the total amount calculated in step S22 stored in the product information storage unit F22 with the voucher amount included in the voucher information stored in step S42, and the voucher amount is equal to or greater than the total amount. It is determined whether or not there is (step S43).

  If it is determined that the amount of the voucher is equal to or greater than the total amount (Yes in step S43), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the voucher stored in the voucher information storage unit F23 is an overtend OK voucher. (Step S44). Overtending means that the amount of the voucher exceeds the total amount. Some cash vouchers cannot be changed, and the control unit 150 does not allow such cash vouchers to be overtended. The control unit 150 refers to the overtend flag stored in the voucher type storage unit F3 and determines whether or not the overtend OK voucher is used.

  If it is determined that the overtend is OK (Yes in step S44), the control unit 150 does not need to input a further cash voucher amount. A message prompting selection is displayed (step S45). FIG. 11 is an example of a message prompting the settlement processing in the accounting apparatus 103 and the selection of the accounting apparatus. In FIG. 11, the display 114 displays a message P <b> 4 that displays a message sentence M <b> 1 that prompts the user to select a desired accounting device 103 and to issue a change or issue a receipt. In the message P4, a key B8 for closing the display of the message P4 is also displayed.

  When the close key B8 is operated, the control unit 150 calculates the amount of change by calculating the difference between the voucher amount compared in step S43 and the total amount. Then, the control unit 150 displays the transfer destination selection screen P3 on the display 114 (step S46). FIG. 12 shows an example of the transfer destination selection screen P3. In FIG. 12, this transfer destination selection screen P3 is calculated in step S46, a merchandise information display unit M2 for displaying the number of sold products and the total amount, a voucher amount display unit M3 for displaying the voucher amount of the input voucher. A difference display portion M4 for displaying the difference is displayed.

  When the number of the difference display portion M4 is a positive (+) number, the amount that is not overtending and requires further payment is displayed. When the number on the difference display portion M4 is a negative (−) number, it is overtending and the change amount withdrawn by the accounting device 103 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 12, the value of the difference display portion M4 is −770 yen, which means that the change amount is 770 yen. In addition, the transfer destination selection screen P3 displays a cancel key B6 and an additional key B7 for inputting an additional cash voucher. And the control part 150 performs control after step S27. Also at this time, even if the transaction data is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 103 in step S28, a pending receipt on which information specifying the transaction data is printed is not issued from the printer 116 of the product data registration apparatus 102.

  And the control part 150 performs the process after step S27. In this case, in step S28, in addition to the transaction data, the change amount calculated in step S46 is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 103. Information indicating overtending is also transmitted. The accounting device 103 pays change to the customer C based on the transmitted change amount. The accounting device 103 prints and issues a receipt based on the change amount and the transaction data. If the voucher amount matches the total amount, the change amount is 0 yen, so the accounting device 103 prints and issues a receipt based on the transaction data without paying change.

  If it is determined in step S43 that the amount of cash voucher is not equal to or greater than the total amount (No in step S43), the control unit 150 stores the total amount stored in the product information storage unit F22 and the voucher information storage unit F23. The difference from the stored voucher amount is calculated (step S49), and the transfer destination selection screen P3 is displayed based on the difference (step S50). At this time, the total amount is displayed on the product information display section M2. Also, the amount of money voucher is displayed in the amount of money display M3. Further, the calculated difference is displayed on the difference display portion M4. In this case, the difference is a positive difference.

  Subsequently, the control unit 150 determines whether any of the transfer destination keys including the transfer destination key B4 and the transfer destination key B5 has been operated (step S51). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S51), the control unit 150 executes step S28 and subsequent steps. If it is determined that the key is not operated (No in step S51), the control unit 150 next determines whether or not the additional key B7 is operated (step S52). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S52), the control unit 150 returns to step S26 and waits.

  If it is determined that it has not been operated (No in step S52), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cancel key B6 has been operated (step S53). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S53), the control unit 150 clears the information in the voucher information storage unit F23 of the information storage unit F2 (step S54). On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated (No in step S53), the control unit 150 returns to step S51 and waits.

  If it is determined in step S44 that the voucher is not overtendable (that is, a voucher whose overtend flag stored in the voucher type storage unit F3 is “0”) (No in step S44), control is performed. The unit 150 displays on the display 114 that the voucher cannot be used after being overtensioned (step S47). Then, the control unit 150 returns to step S26 and waits.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the subtotal key 1151 has not been operated (No in step S21), the control unit 150 determines whether or not an instruction to output the voucher information has been issued (step S61). If it is determined that it has been instructed (Yes in step S61), the control unit 150, for example, for each type of cash voucher, each money amount, The management information regarding the voucher according to the usage period is output (step S62). Then, the control unit 150 returns to step S11 and stands by.

  FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the accounting apparatus 103. As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executes a program 37 stored in the HDD 36, whereby a first input control unit 51, a selection display unit 52, a first settlement display unit 53, a second input Control means 54, second settlement display means 55, payment amount addition means 56, reading means 57, inquiry means 58, and third input control means 59 are provided.

  The first input control means 51 has a function of inputting transaction data from the product data registration device 102.

  The selection display means 52 has a function of displaying a payment selection screen in which a transaction payment method in the accounting process can be selected in accordance with the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means 51.

  The first settlement display unit 53 has a function of displaying a settlement screen according to the selection by the selection display unit 52 for instructing execution.

  The second input control means 5 4 has a function of inputting from the product data registration device 102 the voucher amount of the voucher and the transaction data that are equal to or greater than the total amount of the transaction, in accordance with the payment processing with the voucher executed by the product data registration device 102 Have.

  The second settlement display means 55 has a function of displaying a cash settlement screen P6 according to the input of the amount of cash voucher and the transaction data input by the second input control means.

  The payment amount adding means 56 has a function of adding the payment amount by another payment method to the voucher amount input by the second input control means 54.

  The reading unit 57 has a function of reading the transaction specifying information from a pending receipt issued by the product data registration apparatus 102 and printed with transaction specifying information specifying a transaction performed by the product data registration apparatus 102.

  The inquiry means 58 has a function of specifying the transaction data traded by the product data registration device 102 based on the read transaction specifying information and inquiring of the external device.

  The third input control means 59 has a function of inputting transaction data from an external device in response to an inquiry from the inquiry means 58.

  Next, the operation of the accounting apparatus 103 that executes the settlement process by the customer C operating himself / herself will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of settlement processing performed in the accounting apparatus 103.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 normally stands by displaying a standby screen P9 (see FIG. 15) indicating that the accounting apparatus 103 is in a standby state (step S71). . In FIG. 15, when the accounting apparatus 103 is on standby, the control unit 50 displays the character M8 “standby” on the standby screen P9 to indicate that the accounting apparatus 103 is on standby. Waiting means that the accounting device 103 is in a state where data can be received from the product data registration device 102 or the store server 107.

  Then, the control unit 50 (first input control means 51) determines whether or not the transaction data has been directly received and input from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 without passing through the store server 107 (step S72). When determining that it has been input (Yes in step S72), the control unit 50 stores the input transaction data in the transaction data storage unit F51 (step S73). And the control part 50 (selection display means 52) displays the payment selection screen P7 for selecting a payment method on the indicator 61 (step S74). Then, the control unit 50 stands by until a payment method is selected.

  FIG. 16 is an example of a payment selection screen P7 displayed on the display 61. In FIG. 16, the control unit 50 displays, on the payment selection screen P7, a cash key B11 that is operated when selecting to pay with cash and a credit key B12 that is operated when selecting to pay with credit. Further, the control unit 50 displays the total number of sold products and the total amount M12 on the payment selection screen P7. Moreover, the control part 50 is displaying the detail key B13 for displaying the detail of transaction data on the payment selection screen P7. By operating the detail key B13, the product names and prices of all purchased products are displayed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The control unit 50 determines whether or not the cash key B11 has been operated (step S75). When it is determined that the cash key B11 has been operated (Yes in step S75), the control unit 50 (first settlement display unit 53, second settlement display unit 55) displays the cash settlement screen P6 on the display 61 ( Step S76).

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the cash settlement screen P6. In FIG. 17, the cash settlement screen P6 displays a total amount M5, a payment amount M6, and a change amount M7. In the total amount M5, the total amount included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage unit F51 is displayed. In the payment amount M6, a payment amount stored in the payment amount storage unit F52 is displayed. In the change amount M7, a difference between the total amount stored in the transaction data storage unit F51 and the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage unit F52, which is stored in the change amount storage unit F53, is displayed. When the amount of payment is larger than the total amount, the amount of change is displayed in the amount of change M7. In addition, when the total amount is larger than the payment amount, a shortage amount is displayed in the change amount M7. In addition, the settlement key B10 is displayed on the cash settlement screen P6.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The control unit 50 determines whether or not the settlement key B10 has been operated (Step S77). When determining that the settlement key B10 has been operated, the control unit 50 compares the total amount stored in the transaction data storage unit F51 with the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage unit F52, and the payment amount is the total amount. It is determined whether or not there are more (step S80).

  When it is determined that the payment amount is equal to or greater than the total amount (Yes in step S80), the control unit 50 executes a settlement process in the accounting device 103 (step S81). This settlement process refers to sending the total amount, payment amount, and change data to the store server 107 and instructing the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 to change the amount corresponding to the change amount. Upon receipt of the instruction, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 pays out the corresponding change from the banknote dispensing slot 42 and the coin dispensing unit 43. And the control part 50 controls the printer 9, and issues the receipt which printed transaction data, the total amount, the payment amount, and the change amount (step S82). Then, the control unit 50 ends the process. Note that if the payment amount and the total amount are the same, the process of paying out change is not executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the payment amount is smaller than the total amount (No in step S80), the control unit 50 does not execute the settlement process and displays a message on the display 61 indicating that the payment amount is insufficient. It is displayed (step S83). And the control part 50 returns to step S77 and waits.

  Further, when it is determined in step S77 that the settlement key B10 is not operated (No in step S77), the control unit 50 determines whether or not cash is inserted by the customer C from the money insertion slot 41 ( Step S78). The customer C sees the cash settlement screen P6 and inputs the payment amount from the money insertion port 41. If the payment amount is insufficient, the customer C inserts more cash from the money insertion slot 41. Further, in order to set the change amount to a good amount such as 100 yen, it is possible to input the payment amount from the money insertion port 41 even though the payment amount is equal to or greater than the total amount.

  The control unit 50 (payment amount addition means 56) adds the input amount to the payment amount storage unit F52 and stores it (step S79). And the control part 50 returns to step S77 and waits. When it is determined that no money is inserted by the customer C from the money insertion slot 41 (No in step S78), the control unit 50 returns to step S77 and waits.

  If it is determined in step S75 that the cash key B11 has not been operated (No in step S75), the control unit 50 determines whether or not the credit key B12 has been operated (step S91). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S91), the control unit 50 displays a settlement screen using credits (step S92).

  FIG. 18 displays a credit settlement screen P8. In FIG. 18, the credit settlement screen P8 displays the total amount M13 and the credit payment method M14. In the total amount M13, the total amount included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage unit F51 is displayed. In the payment method M14, a payment method with a credit designated by the customer C is displayed. When a credit card is inserted into the card reader / writer 8 in this state, the control unit 50 controls the card reader / writer 8 to read the card information and execute a credit settlement process (step S93). And the control part 50 performs the process after step S82. On the other hand, if it is determined that the credit key B12 has not been operated (No in step S91), the control unit 50 returns to step S75 and waits.

  If it is determined in step S72 that transaction data is not directly received and input from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 without passing through the store server 107 (No in step S72), the control unit 50 (second input) The control means 54) determines whether or not the overtending information is directly received and input from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 without going through the store server 107 (step S101). In the embodiment, overtending refers to a case where the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 executes payment processing using a cash voucher such as a gift certificate, and the cash voucher amount of the cash voucher is greater than the total amount. In this case, the control unit 50 sends, from the product data registration device 102, information indicating that it is overtending, a voucher amount, and transaction data as overtending information without using the store server 107. Receive directly from 102 and input.

  If it is determined that the overtend information has been input (Yes in step S101), the control unit 50 stores the input transaction data in the transaction data storage unit F51 (step S102). Moreover, the control part 50 memorize | stores the input amount of money vouchers in the payment amount memory | storage part F52 (step S102). And the control part 50 performs the process after step S76. In this case, when the overtend information is input, the control unit 50 (second settlement display means 55) displays the cash settlement screen P6 in step S76 without displaying the payment selection screen P7.

  If it is determined in step S101 that no overtending information has been input from the product data registration device 102 (No in step S101), the control unit 50 (reading unit 57) causes the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7 to Thus, it is determined whether or not the identification data for identifying the transaction data printed on the pending receipt issued by the product data registration device 102 has been read (step S111).

  If it is determined that the data has been read (Yes in step S111), the control unit 50 (inquiry unit 58) transmits inquiry information with the identification data to the store server 107 (step S112). Then, the control unit 50 (third input control unit 59) determines whether or not there is a response to the inquiry from the store server 107 (step S113). Wait until there is a response (No in step S113), and if it is determined that there is a response (Yes in step S113), the control unit 50 determines whether or not the information in response is overtend information. (Step S114). If it is determined that the information is overtending information (Yes in step S114), the control unit 50 executes step S102 and subsequent steps. In this case, when the overtend information is input, the control unit 50 displays the cash settlement screen P6 in step S76 without displaying the payment selection screen P7.

  When determining that the information is not overtending information (No in step S114), the control unit 50 executes step S73 and subsequent steps. In this case, the control unit 50 displays the payment selection screen P7 in step S74, and displays the cash settlement screen P6 in step S76.

  If it is determined in step S111 that identification data for specifying transaction data has not been read (No in step S111), the control unit 50 returns to step S71 and waits.

  In the product data registration device 102 of the present embodiment, for example, when the network NT between the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 becomes unable to communicate, transaction data is stored in a store server or the like as in the past. It is also possible to issue a hold receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily held is printed. In this case, a holding key is provided in the display 114 with the touch panel 113 or the operation unit 115, and the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 holds the transaction data when the holding key is operated. The customer C receives a pending receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily suspended in the product data registration device 102 is printed. On the other hand, the suspended transaction data is transmitted to the store server 107 and stored. Then, the customer C reads and inputs the identification data printed on the pending receipt in the accounting device 103 to input the transaction data held from the store server 107, and then enters the transaction data input thereafter. Based on the above, the payment selection screen P7 and the cash settlement screen P6 are displayed to perform settlement processing.

  As described above, when the transaction apparatus 103 directly inputs the transaction data from the product data registration apparatus 102, the display apparatus 61 of the accounting apparatus 103 automatically selects the payment from the standby screen P9 in response to the input. Since the screen is switched to the screen P7, the customer C can select a payment method from the payment selection screen P7 without any operation on the accounting apparatus 103.

  In the embodiment, when overtend information is input from the product data registration apparatus 102, the cash settlement screen P6 is displayed without displaying the payment selection screen P7 from the standby screen P9. There is no need to perform an operation of selecting a payment method in the accounting apparatus 103.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, in the embodiment, the number of accounting apparatuses 103 that can be selected as transaction data transfer destinations in one commodity data registration apparatus 102 is two, but the invention is not limited to this, and an accounting apparatus that can be selected as transfer destinations. 103 and the number can be arbitrarily set.

51 First input control means 52 Selection display means 53 First settlement display means 54 Second input control means 55 Second settlement display means 56 Payment amount addition means 57 Reading means 58 Inquiry means 59 Third input control means 101 Checkout system 102 Product data registration device 103 Accounting device 107 Store server P6 Cash settlement screen P7 Payment selection screen P8 Credit settlement screen

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Claims (6)

In an accounting device that is connected to a product data registration device that executes product sales processing and that performs accounting processing based on transaction data associated with the sales processing,
First input control means for inputting the transaction data from the product data registration device;
A selection display means for displaying a payment selection screen capable of selecting a payment method of the transaction in the accounting process according to the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means;
An accounting apparatus comprising: First settlement display means for displaying a settlement screen according to the selection by the selection display means for instructing execution of the settlement process;
The accounting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: Along with payment processing with a cash voucher executed by the product data registration device, a second input control means for inputting the voucher amount of the voucher equal to or greater than the total amount of transactions and the transaction data from the product data registration device;
Second settlement display means for displaying a cash settlement screen in response to the input of the amount of cash voucher input by the second input control means and the transaction data;
The accounting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A payment amount adding means for adding a payment amount in the other payment method to the amount of the voucher input by the second input control means;
The settlement processing means executes the settlement processing based on the added payment amount;
The accounting apparatus according to claim 3. Reading means for reading the transaction identification information from a pending receipt issued with the commodity data registration apparatus and printed with transaction identification information for identifying the transaction performed by the commodity data registration apparatus;
Inquiry means for specifying the transaction data traded in the product data registration device and inquiring an external device based on the read transaction identification information;
Third input control means for inputting the transaction data from the external device in response to an inquiry by the inquiry means;
Further comprising
The selection display means further displays a payment selection screen in which a payment method of the transaction can be selected in response to the input of the transaction data input by the third input control means.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A computer connected to a product data registration device for executing product sales processing and controlling an accounting device for executing accounting processing based on transaction data associated with the sales processing;
First input control means for inputting the transaction data from the product data registration device;
A selection display means for displaying a payment selection screen capable of selecting a payment method of the transaction in the accounting process according to the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means;
Program to function as.

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