JP2015141682A - Accounting device, checkout system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accounting device, a checkout system, and a program capable of confirming a notification screen even when a mode is changed.SOLUTION: An accounting device includes: communication control means; accounting means; determination means; notification means; and mode change means. The communication control means controls the reception of merchandise registration information in which purchase object merchandise and the total sum of the purchase object merchandise are registered. The accounting means executes accounting processing by using the merchandise registration information under such a condition that the accounting means is set in a first mode. The determination means determines whether or not there is any notification reason in accounting processing. When it is determined that there is a notification reason, the notification means displays a notification screen on which the notification reason is displayed. The mode change means changes a mode from the first mode to a second mode in which the notification reason is solved. Then, the notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode by the mode changing means.

Description

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

  Conventionally, a product data registration device that reads out unit prices based on a read and entered product code and generates transaction data, an accounting device in which a shopper performs accounting processing based on transaction data generated by the product data registration device, A checkout system is proposed. In such a checkout system, accounting work can be omitted from work performed by a checker (clerk).

  According to such a checkout system, the shopper receives a receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily held in the product data registration device is printed. Then, the shopper calls the transaction data held by reading and inputting the identification data printed on the receipt in the accounting device, and performs accounting processing.

  Such a checkout system accounting device is used by a shopper in a mode dedicated to accounting. Since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, accounting processing can be performed with a simple operation and fraud is prevented.

  However, since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, it is not possible to input a recovery operation even if an error occurs. Therefore, the store clerk who performs the recovery work must cancel the accounting-only mode, but if the mode is changed, the error notification screen disappears when the screen is changed due to the mode change, so the error details are confirmed. I couldn't do it.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting apparatus, a checkout system, and a program that can confirm a notification screen even when a mode change is performed.

  The accounting apparatus according to the embodiment includes a communication control unit, an accounting unit, a determination unit, a notification unit, and a mode change unit. The communication control unit controls reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and a total price of the product to be purchased are registered. The accounting unit executes an accounting process using the product registration information received by the communication control unit on condition that the first mode is set. The determination means determines whether or not there is a notification reason in the accounting process. When the determination unit determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, the notification unit displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason. The mode change means changes the mode from the first mode to a second mode that solves the notification reason notified during the first mode. And the said alerting | reporting means displays the said alerting | reporting screen even if it is a case where it changes to the said 2nd mode by the said mode change 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 block diagram showing functional configurations of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of accounting processing performed by the accounting apparatus. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a payment method selection screen. FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of a notification screen. FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of a normal POS mode screen. FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan-only mode screen. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change machine.

  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) and an accounting device 103 operated by a shopper C. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a work table 104 having a horizontally long table shape.

  Two accounting apparatuses 103 are provided for one commodity data registration apparatus 102. The accounting apparatus 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the work table 104. Therefore, in this embodiment, a passage for the shopper C is formed between the plurality of work tables 104.

  Note that although two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102, the product data registration device 102 also deals with other accounting devices 103. It is possible to send data. As a result, the operator O can transmit transaction data in addition to the two accounting devices 103 installed for the merchandise data registration device 102 being operated. Operation can be performed.

  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 product data registration apparatus 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and a keyboard 115 on the upper portion of 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 keyboard 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 the shopper 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. Such information is stored as sales data in a sales master file (not shown) or the like, and sales are registered.

  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 according to the present embodiment is configured to function as a self-POS (Point Of Sales) terminal that enables merchandise registration and accounting by the shopper C when idling.

  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 O 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 storage table 21 is a storage table used as a storage for the storage when the shopper C performs accounting.

  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 is connected to the scanner 111, the touch panel 113, the display unit 114, the keyboard 114, the printer 116, the customer side display unit 117, the HDD (Hard Disk) via the I / O (Input / Output) device control unit 139 and the bus 138. Drive) 136 and the like, and the entire system of the product data registration apparatus 102 is controlled.

  The HDD 136 stores a program 137 executable by the CPU of the control unit 150 and a PLU file F1. 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.

  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 a store server (not shown) and the accounting apparatus 103 connected via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) via the communication I / F 140.

  The store server generally performs management of product sales registration processing performed by one or a plurality of product data registration devices 102 installed in the store, accounting processing performed by the accounting device 103, and the like.

  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 accounting 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 unit stores a program 37 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the control unit 50.

  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 a store server (not shown) and the product data registration apparatus 102 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 40.

  Next, a functional configuration realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 executing the program 137 and a function realized by the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executing the program 37. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing functional configurations of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 includes an information input unit 151, a registration unit 152, and a communication control unit 153 by executing a program 137 stored in the HDD 136.

  The control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executes a program 37 stored in the HDD 36 to thereby perform communication control means 51, accounting means 52, determination means 53, notification means 54, mode change means 55, and display control. Means 56.

  First, the product data registration apparatus 102 will be described.

  The information input means 151 accepts input of identification information for identifying various products. More specifically, the information input unit 151 receives an input using the code information and product image output from the scanner 111 as identification information.

  The registration unit 152 identifies a product based on the identification information input from the information input unit 151, and registers sales data indicating the contents related to the commercial transaction for the identified product. More specifically, when the product identification information is input from the scanner 111, the registration unit 152 refers to the PLU file F1 to identify the product corresponding to the identification information, and stores the product classification, product name, and unit price of the product. The information related to sales registration such as is registered as sales data. Furthermore, the registration means 152 calculates the total amount of the product to be purchased using the registered sales data. Thereby, the registration unit 152 generates transaction data that is product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total amount of the product to be purchased are registered.

  The communication control unit 153 controls communication with the accounting apparatus 103 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 140. More specifically, the communication control unit 153 transmits transaction data that is product registration information.

  Next, the accounting apparatus 103 will be described.

  The communication control unit 51 controls communication with the product data registration apparatus 102 connected via the network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 40. More specifically, the communication control means 51 receives transaction data that is product registration information.

  The accounting unit 52 is transmitted from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 and executes accounting processing using the transaction data. At that time, the accounting unit 52 executes the accounting process on condition that it is in an accounting-only mode to be described later.

  The determination unit 53 determines whether or not there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8). For example, the determination unit 53 displays the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) when the accounting process cannot be continued due to an error or when the accounting process requires the intervention of a store clerk. Judge that there is.

  The error is, for example, a case where the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 cannot send or receive money because there is no change, or a case where the receipt printer 9 cannot issue a receipt due to receipt paper running out. Accounting procedures that require clerk intervention include, for example, when an operation to call a clerk is entered, or when the clerk's seal is required to issue a warranty or receipt, or the total amount exceeds a certain amount. For example, there is a case where confirmation of the store clerk is necessary, or a case where operation of the store clerk is necessary to make a settlement with a credit card.

  When the determination unit 53 determines that there is a notification reason, the notification unit 54 notifies the display unit 61 by displaying a notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8). The notification means 54 develops the notification screen P2 in the RAM work area. The data for displaying the notification screen P2 developed in the RAM work area is not deleted even when the mode is changed, and the RAM work area is displayed when an operation for clearly indicating the deletion of the notification screen P2 is input. Is erased from Therefore, the notification unit 54 can display the notification screen P2 even when the mode change unit 55 changes the mode.

  Further, the notification unit 54 maintains the display of the notification screen P2 even when the notification reason is solved. And the alerting | reporting means 54 erase | eliminates the alerting | reporting screen P2, when operation which specifies erase | elimination of the alerting | reporting screen P2 is input.

  The mode changing unit 55 changes the mode of the accounting apparatus 103. The accounting apparatus 103 has a scan-only mode, an accounting-only mode, and a normal POS mode. Similar to the product data registration device 102, the scan-only mode is a mode that accepts input of identification information for identifying a product, identifies the product, and registers information related to sales registration as sales data. The accounting-only mode, which is the first mode, is a mode for executing accounting processing by the shopper C. The normal POS mode is a mode that functions as a normal POS terminal. The normal POS mode, which is the second mode, is a mode for executing a process for solving the reason for notification, a process for recovering from an error state, or a process that requires the intervention of a store clerk.

  Thus, the mode changing unit 55 can operate the accounting apparatus 103 in the scan-only mode. Thereby, for example, when the product data registration device 102 breaks down and cannot be used, the accounting device 103 can be used as the product data registration device 102.

  The mode change means 55 changes the mode to the normal POS mode when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input in the accounting-only mode. More specifically, the mode changing means 55 cancels the accounting-only mode and reads the normal POS when the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed is read from the scanners 5 and 7 during the process of calling the clerk in the accounting-only mode. Change mode to mode. The mode change means 55 can prevent the shopper C from changing the mode to the normal POS mode by improving the security by improving the change to the normal POS mode by inputting the clerk identification information. Then, the mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the accounting-only mode when the operator to change to the accounting-only mode is selected in the normal POS mode.

  Further, the mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the scan-only mode when the operator for changing to the scan-only mode is selected in the normal POS mode. The mode changing unit 55 changes the mode to the scan-only mode when an operator to change to the scan-only mode is selected in the scan-only mode.

  The display control unit 56 causes the display 61 to display a screen corresponding to the input operation. Further, the display control means 56 changes the screen to be displayed according to the mode of the accounting apparatus 103.

  Next, the operation of the accounting apparatus 103 of the checkout system 101 will be described in detail. As a precondition, it is assumed that transaction data to be subjected to accounting processing by the accounting apparatus 103 is transmitted from the product data registration apparatus 102. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the accounting process performed by the accounting apparatus 103.

  The control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not transaction data is received (step S1). When transaction data is not received (step S1; No), the control part 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 stands by.

  On the other hand, when transaction data is received (step S1; Yes), the control part 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 stores the received transaction data in the work area of the RAM (step S2).

  Next, the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays a payment method selection screen P1. Here, FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of the payment method selection screen P1. The payment method selection screen P1 is a screen for selecting a payment method for the price. Therefore, the payment method selection screen P1 displays a message “Please select a payment method”. The payment method selection screen P1 includes a cash button B1a, a credit button B1b, and a salesclerk call button B2. The cash button B1a is a button to be pressed when paying with cash. The credit button B1b is a button to be pressed when paying with a credit card. The clerk call button B2 is a button that is pressed to call a clerk.

  Next, the control unit 50 (determination unit 53) of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (step S4). When there is no reason to display the notification screen P2 (step S4; No), the control unit 50 (determination means 53) of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S19.

  On the other hand, when there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (step S4; Yes), the control unit 50 (notification unit 54) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the notification screen P2 (step S5). Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the notification screen P2. The notification screen P2 is a screen for notifying that the store clerk is being called. Therefore, the notification screen P2 displays a message “Please wait for a while for the clerk to visit” to indicate that the call is in progress. The notification screen P2 displays the reason for calling the clerk. The notification screen P2 shown in FIG. 8 displays a message “Warranty issued”. In this way, the shopper C can wait in peace by displaying not only the reason for notification but also that the store clerk is being called. Thereby, a grace period is given, and the clerk can work calmly.

  Next, the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not to read the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed (step S6). When the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed is read (step S6; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 cancels the accounting-only mode and changes to the normal POS mode ( Step S7).

  Next, the control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the normal POS mode screen P3 (step S8). Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the normal POS mode screen P3. The normal POS mode has a function that a normal POS terminal has, and can execute a product registration process and an accounting process. Therefore, the normal POS mode screen P3 is a screen for registering products. Further, the notification screen P2 is displayed even when the normal POS mode screen P3 is displayed after changing to the normal POS mode. As a result, the store clerk can confirm the reason for notification even after the change to the normal POS mode.

  The normal POS mode screen P3 includes a mode display window W1, a registration window W2, a registered window W3, and a mode change button window W4. The mode display window W1 displays that the accounting apparatus 103 is in the normal POS mode. The registration window W2 displays the product name, product unit price, individual product score, and the like of the product. In the registered window W3, the history displayed in the registration window W2 is displayed. The mode change button window W4 includes a scan button B4 and an accounting button B5. The scan button B4 is a button that is pressed when changing to the scan-only mode. The accounting button B5 is a button that is pressed when changing to the accounting-only mode.

  Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not a countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9). When a countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executes the input notification countermeasure process to eliminate the cause of the notification (step S10). .

  On the other hand, when the countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is not input (step S9; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11). ).

  When pressing of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 cancels the normal POS mode and changes to the scan-only mode (step S12). . The control unit 50 (display control unit 56) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the scan-only mode screen P4 (step S13).

  Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan-only mode screen P4. The scan-only mode is a mode for executing product registration processing. The notification screen P2 is displayed even when the scan-only mode is changed to the scan-only mode screen P4. Thereby, the store clerk can confirm the reason for notification even after changing to the scan-only mode.

  Similarly to the normal POS mode screen P3, the scan-only mode screen P4 includes a mode display window W5, a registration window W6, a registered window W7, and a mode change button window W8. The mode display window W5 displays that it is in the scan only mode. The mode change button window W8 includes a scan button B6 for canceling the scan-only mode and changing to the normal POS mode.

  Therefore, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the scan button B6 is detected (step S14). When pressing of the scan button B6 is not detected (step S14; No), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 stands by. On the other hand, when the pressing of the scan button B6 is detected (step S14; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S7 and changes to the normal POS mode.

  When pressing of the scan button B4 is not detected (step S11; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15). When the depression of the accounting button B5 is not detected (step S15; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S9.

  On the other hand, when the depression of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 changes to the accounting-only mode (step S16), proceeds to step S5, and again displays the notification screen. P2 is displayed. Thus, even when the cause of the notification is eliminated, the notification screen P2 is displayed when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. Thereby, the store clerk can confirm whether or not the implemented notification measures are appropriate.

  When the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed is not read in the situation where the accounting-only mode notification screen P2 is displayed (Step S6; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 clears the notification screen P2. It is determined whether or not the press of the button B3 is detected (step S17). When pressing of the clear button B3 is not detected (step S17; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S6.

  On the other hand, when pressing of the clear button B3 is detected (step S17; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 deletes the notification screen P2 (step S18).

  Next, the control unit 50 (accounting means 52) of the accounting apparatus 103 continues to execute the accounting process (step S19). Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 issues a receipt and ends the process (step S20).

  As described above, according to the checkout system 101 of the embodiment, the accounting apparatus 103 includes the mode changing unit 55 that changes the mode. The notification unit 54 does not erase the notification screen P2 even when the mode is changed to the normal POS mode, and displays the notification screen P2 when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. Thus, the notification screen P2 can be confirmed even when the mode is changed.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, the accounting apparatus 103 has been described as functioning as a self-POS terminal. The accounting device 103 may use a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change machine in which a store clerk performs product registration and accounting. Here, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a POS terminal 201 provided with an automatic change machine.

  A POS terminal 201 shown in FIG. 11 includes a keyboard 221 having various function keys operated by a store clerk, a store clerk display 222 for displaying various information, a customer display 223 for displaying various information, and a product. A scanner 224 that reads the attached code, a printer 225 that prints and issues receipts, journals, and the like, a touch panel 226 that is stacked on a display 222 for a store clerk, and an automatic change machine 203 that stores the deposited money. . When such a POS terminal 201 is used, for a keyboard 221 and the like that the shopper C does not need to input, the input may be invalidated. Thereby, malfunction of the POS terminal 201, unauthorized operation, and the like can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Checkout system 102 Commodity data registration apparatus 51 Communication control means 52 Accounting means 53 Judgment means 54 Notification means 55 Mode change means 56 Display control means

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Claims (6)

Communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and a total amount of the product to be purchased are registered;
An accounting unit that performs an accounting process using the product registration information received by the communication control unit on condition that the first mode is set;
Determining means for determining whether there is a notification reason in the accounting process;
When the determination unit determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, a notification unit that displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason;
Mode change means for changing the mode from the first mode to the second mode for solving the notification reason notified in the first mode,
The accounting device displays the notification screen even when the notification unit is changed to the second mode by the mode change unit. The notification means deletes the notification screen when an operation for clearly indicating deletion of the notification screen is input,
The accounting apparatus according to claim 1. The notification means displays the notification reason and a fact that a store clerk comes on the notification screen.
The accounting apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The mode change means changes from the first mode to the second mode when store clerk identification information for identifying a store clerk is input.
The accounting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The accounting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A product data registration device that generates product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total amount of the product to be purchased are registered and transmitted to the accounting device using identification information for identifying the product;
Checkout system with Computer
Communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and a total amount of the product to be purchased are registered;
An accounting unit that performs an accounting process using the product registration information received by the communication control unit on condition that the first mode is set;
Determining means for determining whether there is a notification reason in the accounting process;
When the determination unit determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, a notification unit that displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason;
Function as mode change means for changing the mode from the first mode to the second mode that resolves the notification reason notified during the first mode,
The notification means is a program for displaying the notification screen even when the mode change means changes to the second mode.

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