JP2017139018A - Receipt addition information setting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a receipt addition information setting device that reduces the time and effort of confirming whether or not this is a set item needed for a user and prevents setting from being forgotten or mistaken.SOLUTION: Provided is a receipt addition information setting device comprising: a set data holding unit for holding an item setting order list that prescribes a set item for setting receipt addition information and the order of setting the set item; a display unit for displaying a setting screen for setting the receipt addition information; an input unit for accepting an instruction from a user; and a control unit for controlling the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit. The data holding unit holds the item setting order list in which the order of setting the set item is predetermined and a setting condition that is predetermined for each set item. The control unit determines on the basis of the setting condition whether or not to cause the set item to be displayed by the display unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for setting receipt additional information such as sales promotion information added to a receipt.

In recent years, as part of customer service for Point of Sales (point-of-sale information management, hereinafter referred to as POS) systems, sales promotions such as campaign information, event information, or advertisements are received from cash registers at supermarkets and convenience stores. Information may be printed.
Such sales promotion information (hereinafter referred to as receipt additional information) is set by a POS server that manages a POS terminal such as a cash register or a store server that exchanges information with the POS server. The receipt additional information set by the POS server, the store server, or the like is transmitted to each POS terminal, and the receipt additional information is printed.

  As a setting device for information to be printed on such a receipt, an initial setting device for a counting and issuing machine is proposed that allows a user to enter free text and pictures in the store name part or message part of the receipt in an interactive manner while viewing the initial setting screen. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-299602

By the way, POS systems are not limited to specific industries such as supermarkets and convenience stores. Recently, POS systems have been introduced into various industries such as bookstores and rental shops, restaurants, hospitals, pharmacies, gas stations, airports, city halls, libraries and zoos. It is being done.
On the other hand, conventionally, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the receipt additional information is set with a management number, a management name, an issue classification, a ticket issuer customer designation, an issue period designation, an issue frequency limit, a ticket issue purchase price, and a usage. A plurality of setting items such as target product designation and coupon code are displayed in a list on one setting screen, and settings are made by inputting necessary values for each setting item.

However, in a general-purpose POS system in which the field of use is not limited to a specific industry, there are a large number of items that need to be set, so setting is complicated for users who are unfamiliar with the setting. The bitterness was a problem.
In addition to the setting items common to all industries, there are many setting items that are irrelevant to the user's industry, so which items are required when a list of setting items is displayed on one setting screen. There were cases where it was difficult to tell which items were unnecessary. Therefore, it was often the cause of forgetting settings or setting errors.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to confirm whether or not the setting item is necessary for the user in a general-purpose POS system that is not limited to a specific application field. It is an object of the present invention to provide a receipt additional information setting device that reduces labor and prevents forgetting to set or incorrect setting.

  The present invention relates to a setting data holding unit for holding a setting item for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list for determining a setting order of the setting item, a display unit for displaying a setting screen for setting receipt additional information, a user, An input unit that receives a command from the control unit, and a control unit that controls the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit, wherein the data holding unit has the item setting in which a setting order of the setting items is predetermined An order list and predetermined setting conditions for each of the setting items are held, and the control unit determines whether or not to display the setting items on the display unit based on the setting conditions. A receipt additional information setting device is provided.

According to this invention, the data holding unit holds the item setting order list in which the setting order of the setting items is predetermined, and the control unit is configured to use the setting screen based on the setting order of the item setting order list. The setting items are displayed on the display unit in an interactive manner and the input unit accepts commands from the user. Therefore, it is necessary for the user by setting the setting items in order according to the item setting order list. It is possible to realize a receipt additional information setting device that reduces the trouble of checking whether or not the setting item is correct and prevents forgetting to set or wrong setting.
In particular, according to the set items, unnecessary setting items are skipped and only the necessary setting items are displayed on the setting screen, reducing the burden of checking whether the setting item is necessary for the user, A receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set even by a user unfamiliar with the setting can be realized.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus of this invention. (Embodiment 1) It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the data memory | storage part and counter memory | storage part which are shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the category data shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the category setting order list | wrist shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a setting flow displayed on the display unit based on the category data list illustrated in FIG. 7 and the category setting order list illustrated in FIG. 8. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the category data list and item setting order list | wrist shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item data shown in FIG. (Embodiment 1) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting screen of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiments 1 and 2) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting screen of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiments 1 and 2) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting screen of the receipt additional information setting apparatus shown in FIG. (Embodiments 1 and 2) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the group which classify | categorizes the category of the category setting order list | wrist shown in FIG. (Embodiment 3) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the group set which consists of a combination of the group shown in FIG. (Embodiment 4) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the conventional receipt additional information setting screen. (Conventional technology) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the conventional receipt additional information setting screen. (Conventional technology)

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following description is an illustration in all the points, Comprising: It should not be interpreted as limiting this invention.

(Embodiment 1)
<Configuration of Receipt Additional Information Setting Device>
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the receipt additional information setting device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a receipt additional information setting device 1 according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the data storage unit 41 and the counter storage unit 42 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the receipt additional information setting device 1 of the present invention includes a control unit 10, an input unit 20, a display unit 30, and a storage unit 40.
The control unit 10 includes an input control unit 11 that controls the input unit 20, a display control unit 12 that controls the display unit 30, a display content creation unit 13 that creates display content of a setting screen 32 to be displayed on the display unit 30, and a setting process. The determination part 14 which performs determination required for this is provided.
The storage unit 40 includes a data storage unit 41 and a counter storage unit 42.

  The setting data holding unit of the present invention corresponds to the data storage unit 41.

<Configuration of Receipt Additional Information Setting Device>
Hereinafter, each component of the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

The control unit 10 is a part that controls the operation of each component of the receipt additional information setting device 1. It is mainly realized by a microcomputer comprising a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O controller, timer and the like. The control unit 10 is a circuit mainly composed of a CPU or a microprocessor. The control unit 10 organically operates each hardware based on a control program stored in advance in a ROM or the like, and executes a display function or a setting function of the present invention as described later.
Note that the peripheral circuit may include an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) that is an integrated circuit designed and manufactured for a specific application, or a circuit having other arithmetic functions.

  The input unit 20 is an interface for operating the receipt additional information setting device 1. For example, a keyboard and a mouse can be mentioned. Moreover, in the case of a touch panel, you may operate through the display part 30. FIG. The user operates the input unit 20 to execute an instruction for the receipt additional information setting device 1.

  The display unit 30 is a part that displays various types of information to the user of the receipt additional information setting device 1. The display unit 30 includes, for example, a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an EL display, and the like, and is a display device such as a monitor or a line display for displaying electronic data such as a processing state by an operating system or application software.

The storage unit 40 is a part that stores information and programs necessary for realizing various functions of the receipt additional information setting device 1, and is used by a semiconductor element such as a RAM or a ROM, a storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory. It is done.
The storage unit 40 includes a data storage unit 41 and a counter storage unit 42. Details of the data storage unit 41 and the counter storage unit 42 will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Configuration of data storage unit and counter storage unit>
Next, each component of the data storage unit 41 and the counter storage unit 42 illustrated in FIG. 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the data storage unit 41 includes a category data list 411, category data 412, item data list 413, item data 414, and category setting order list 415.
The counter storage unit 42 includes a category counter 421 and an item counter 422.

  The category data list 411 is a list that holds the addresses of the category data 412 side by side. In FIG. 1-No. The addresses of M category data 412 are listed. Corresponding category data 412 is referenced from these addresses.

  The category data 412 has a category name and an item setting order list. The category name represents a character string of the category name. The item setting order list represents a list of items to be questioned in this category (that is, a list of item numbers). This list is meaningful in the order of elements, and inquiries are made in the order from the top of the list.

The item data list 413 is a list that holds the addresses of the item data 414 side by side. In FIG. 1-No. The addresses of the item data 414 up to N addresses are listed. Corresponding item data 414 is referred from these addresses.
Conversely, when information is input at the time of setting, the information is written in the corresponding item data 414 through these addresses.

The item data 414 includes data such as an item name, a question message, an input type, options, preconditions, a setting state, and a setting value. The contents of the item data 414 include what is set in advance and what is updated when the setting is performed.
As described above, the setting items are managed in units of item data 414.

The contents to be preset as the item data 414 include the following items.
“Item name” is a character string indicating the name of the item to be set.
The “question message” is a character string representing a message when prompting the user to input an item.
“Input type” indicates the type of input method of this item, for example, input method of character input, numerical input or selection.
“Option” is a list of input values to be selected from a plurality of choices. Valid only when selection is selected as the input type.
“Prerequisite” indicates a precondition of whether or not to ask this item.
For example, {required, required when inputting item XX, not required when inputting item XX, required when item XX is not input, unnecessary when item XX is not input, input of item XX Is necessary when Y is YY, and is unnecessary when the input of item XX is YY}.
The “setting state” indicates a state in which each item is being set. For example, when an item is input, the “setting state” is updated to any value of {input completed, not input}.
“Setting value” is a value input by the user.

The category setting order list 415 indicates the order of the category data 412 to be set. In order from the top of the category setting order list 415, the setting screen 32 is displayed and the user is inquired.
For example, in FIG. 2, questions are asked in the order of category 1, category 4, category 3, category 2, category 6,..., Category M-1 and category M.

  In this way, by defining a plurality of setting items in a unit called “category”, it is possible to manage for each set of setting items such as customer information related settings and store information related settings, for example. Become.

The order in which categories are set in the category setting order list 415 and the order in which items are set in the item setting order list in the category data 412 are set in consideration of the user's business type and business contents.
Further, the relationship between items is set in advance using the preconditions of the item data 414.

The counter storage unit 42 includes a category counter 421 and an item counter 422.
The category counter 421 is a counter that determines the setting order of the category setting order list 415.
The item counter 422 is a counter that determines the setting order of the item setting order list.

  For the sake of convenience, the configuration has been described with a configuration in which the setting content is composed of a plurality of categories and there are several setting items for each category. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

<Setting procedure of receipt additional information setting device>
Next, the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
3-6 is explanatory drawing which shows the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

The control unit 10 follows the procedure shown in the following steps.
In step S1 of FIG. 3, the control unit 10 displays the setting screen 32 on the display unit 30 (step S1).

Next, in step S2, the control unit 10 displays a setting flow 31 on the display unit 30 together with the setting screen 32 (step S2).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, a list of setting flows 31 in which category names are listed in the order of the category setting order list 415 is displayed on the display unit 30 together with the setting screen 32.

  Next, in step S3, the control unit 10 sets the value of the category counter 421 to 1 (step S3).

Next, in step S4 of FIG. 4, the control unit 10 refers to the category setting order list 415 and refers to the category data 412 of the number corresponding to the value of the category counter 421 (step S4).
For example, when the value of the category counter 421 is set to 1, the control unit 10 refers to the first data in the category setting order list 415.

Subsequently, in step S5, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the corresponding category data 412 exists (step S5).
When the corresponding category data 412 exists (when the determination in step S5 is Yes), the control unit 10 determines the category name of the number corresponding to the value of the category counter 421 displayed in the setting flow 31 in step S6. Is highlighted (step S6).
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 14, among the category names in the setting flow 31, the first (“enter a plan name”), the sixth (“set purchase product conditions”) ") And 14th category names (" promotional receipt design ") are highlighted.
On the other hand, when the corresponding category data 412 does not exist (when the determination in step S5 is No), the control unit 10 clears the setting screen 32 on the display unit 30 in step S7 (step S7), and ends the setting procedure. .

  Next, in step S8, the control unit 10 sets the value of the item counter 422 to 1 (step S8).

  In subsequent step S9, the control unit 10 refers to the item setting order list of the category data 412 being referred to (step S9).

  Subsequently, in step S10, the control unit 10 refers to the item data 414 having a number corresponding to the value of the item counter 422 in the item setting order list (step S10).

Next, in step S11, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the corresponding item data 414 exists (step S11).
When the corresponding item data 414 exists (when determination of step S11 is Yes), the control part 10 performs the process of step S14 shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the corresponding item data 414 does not exist (when the determination in step S11 is No), the control unit 10 normally displays the category name corresponding to the value of the category counter 421 in the setting flow 31 in step S12. (Step S12).

  Next, in step S13, the control unit 10 increments the value of the category counter 421 by 1 (step S13).

  Next, in step S14 of FIG. 5, the control unit 10 refers to the precondition of the item data 414 having a number corresponding to the value of the item counter 422 (step S14).

In subsequent step S15, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the precondition is set to “essential” (step S15).
When the precondition is set as “required” (when the determination in step S15 is Yes), the control unit 10 refers to the data of the precondition item in step S16 (step S16).
On the other hand, when the precondition is not set as “essential” (when the determination in step S15 is No), the control unit 10 executes the process of step S23 shown in FIG. 6 (step S23).

  Subsequently, in step S <b> 17, the control unit 10 refers to the “setting state” and “setting value” of the item data relating to the precondition (step S <b> 17).

In subsequent step S18, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the setting state is “input completed” (step S18).
When the setting state is “input completed” (when the determination in step S18 is Yes), the control unit 10 performs the determination in step S19 (step S19).
On the other hand, when the setting state is not “input completed” (when the determination in step S18 is No), the control unit 10 performs the determination in step S20 (step S20).

Next, in step S19, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the precondition is set as “required when inputting item XX” (step S19).
When the precondition is set as “required when inputting item XX” (when the determination in step S19 is Yes), the control unit 10 performs the process of step S23 shown in FIG. 6 (step S23).
On the other hand, when the precondition is not set as “required when inputting item XX” (when the determination in step S19 is No), the control unit 10 performs the determination in step S21 (step S21).

Next, in step S20, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the precondition is set as “required when item XX is not input” (step S20).
When the precondition is set as “necessary when item XX is not input” (when the determination in step S20 is Yes), the control unit 10 performs the process of step S23 shown in FIG. 6 (step S23).
On the other hand, when the precondition is not set as “required when item XX is not input” (when the determination in step S20 is No), the control unit 10 performs the process of step S22 (step S22).

Next, in step S21, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the precondition is set as “required when the input of the item XX is YY” and “set value = YY” (step S21).
When the precondition is set as “necessary when the input of the item XX is YY” and “set value = YY” (when the determination of step S21 is Yes), the control unit 10 performs the steps shown in FIG. The process of S23 is performed (step S23).
On the other hand, when the precondition is “necessary when the input of the item XX is YY” and “set value = YY” is not set (when the determination of step S21 is No), the control unit 10 Processing is performed (step S22).

  Thus, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the setting item should be set according to the precondition.

  Next, in step S22, the control unit 10 increments the “item counter” by 1 (step S22).

In step S23 shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 10 causes the display unit 30 to display a setting screen 32 corresponding to the content of the item data 414 being referred to (step S23).
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the control unit 10 displays the item name and the question message 32 m, and when the input type is “character input” or “numerical value input”, the character or numerical value is displayed. An input field for inputting is displayed. When the input type is “select”, the option 32c is displayed.

  Next, when it is confirmed in step S24 that the setting content is confirmed by an input from the user (step S24), the control unit 10 sets the “setting state” of the item data 414 to “input completed” in the subsequent step S25. The input value is set to “set value” (step S25).

  Next, in step S26, the control unit 10 clears the setting screen 32 being referred to (step S26).

Next, in step S27, the control unit 10 increments the value of the item counter 422 by 1 (step S27).
Then, the control part 10 performs again the procedure after step S10 shown in FIG.

<Specific example of setting procedure of receipt additional information setting device>
Next, a specific example of the setting procedure of the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the category data 412 shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the category setting order list 415 shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting flow 31 displayed on the display unit 30 based on the category data list 411 shown in FIG. 7 and the category setting order list 415 shown in FIG.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the category data list 411 and the item setting order list shown in FIG.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the item data 414 shown in FIG.
12-14 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting screen 32 of the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

The receipt additional information is set according to the order of the category setting order list 415.
Here, it is assumed that category data 412 is set as shown in FIG.
The upper part of each data in FIG. 7 represents a category number, the middle part represents a category name, and the lower part represents an item setting order list.

For example, for category 1, the category name is “enter project name”, and the item setting order list has only one item “item 1-1”.
For category 4, the category name is “set issue period”, and the item setting order list is “item 4-1,” “item 4-2,” “item 4-3,” “item 4-4.” And “Item 4-5”. The same applies hereinafter.

Next, it is assumed that the category setting order list 415 is set as shown in FIG.
In FIG. 8, the category setting order list 415 includes “category 1”, “category 4”, “category 3”, “category 2”, “category 5”, “category 6”, “category” in order from the left side (ie, the top). “Category 7”,..., “Category 15”, and the categories are referred to in this order during installation.

Therefore, when setting is made based on the category data 412 shown in FIG. 7 and the category setting order list 415 shown in FIG. 8, the setting is made for the first category 1 “input plan name” set in the category setting order list 415. Do. Then, after the setting for “enter project name” is completed, the setting is made for category 4 “set issue period” which is set second. Next, after the setting for “setting issuance period” is completed, the third category 3 “setting issuance target store” is set. Next, the category 2 “designate target customer” set fourth is set.
Similarly, after setting in the category order of the category setting order list 415, the input content is finally checked in the 15th category “input content check”, and then the setting is completed.

  Eventually, each category is set in the order shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, a list similar to this is displayed on the display unit 30 together with the setting screen 32 as a setting flow 31.

When each category has a plurality of items, each item is set according to the item setting order list.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, when setting is performed for category 1 set first, category 4 set second is set after setting “item 1-1” in the item setting order list. “Item 4-1”, “Item 4-2”, “Item 4-3”, “Item 4-4”, and “Item 4-5” are set. Next, after setting all items of category 4, set “item 3-1” in the item setting order list of category 3 set third, and then set items of category 3 After that, “item 2-1” and “item 2-2” in the item setting order list of category 2 set fourth are set.
Accordingly, the items based on the category data 412 shown in FIG. 7 and the category setting order list 415 shown in FIG. 8 are “item 1-1”, “item 4-1”, “item 4-2”, “item 4-3”. ”,“ Item 4-4 ”,“ Item 4-5 ”,“ Item 3-1 ”,“ Item 2-1 ”,“ Item 2-2 ”,“ Item 5-1 ”,“ Item 6-1 ” , “Item 7-1”,..., “Item 15-1”.

Here, it is assumed that item data 414 is set as shown in FIG.
(Project name input setting)
First, the setting of category 1 “input plan name” set first in the category setting order list 415 will be described. In the category 1 item setting order list of FIG. 7, there is only one item “item 1-1”. Therefore, the setting is performed in accordance with the contents of “item 1-1” in the item data 414 in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the characters of the first category name “enter project name” in the setting flow 31 are highlighted. On the other hand, on the setting screen 32, a question message 32m “Please enter a project name” is displayed. Further, since the input type is “character input”, an input field 32e for inputting characters is also displayed.
When the project name is input to the input field 32e by the user, the “setting state” of the item data 414 is changed from “not input” to “entered”, and is input to the “setting value” through the input field 32e. The project name is set.

(Issue period setting)
Next, the setting of the category 4 “issue period” set second in the category setting order list 415 will be described. In the item setting order list of category 4 in FIG. 7, five items “item 4-1”, “item 4-2”, “item 4-3”, “item 4-4”, and “item 4-5” are listed. ing. Therefore, first, setting is performed according to the contents of “item 4-1” of the item data 414 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the reverse display of the first category name “enter project name” in the setting flow 31 is returned to the normal display, and then the second category name “set issue period” is displayed. It is displayed in reverse video. On the other hand, the setting screen 32 is switched from the “setting plan name” category setting screen 32 to the “setting issuance period” category setting screen 32, and in the setting screen 32 “select the type of issuance period”. The question message 32m is displayed. Further, since the input type is “selection”, the option 32c for selecting any of the items “period”, “day of the week”, or “date” of “item 4-1” in FIG. 11 is the question message 32m. Also displayed on the setting screen 32.

Here, the subsequent setting items differ depending on which item of “period”, “day of the week” or “date” is selected.
When “period” is selected, it is necessary to set “item 4-2” and “item 4-3” from “prerequisites”. In this case, after “start date” is input in “item 4-2”, “end date” is input in subsequent “item 4-3”. The display of the input field 32e together with the display of the question message 32m is the same as in the case of the project name input setting. Here, since the input type is “numerical value input”, an input field 32e for inputting a numerical value is displayed. “Setting state” and “setting value” are the same as in the case of the input setting of the project name.

  When “day of the week” is selected, “item 4-4” needs to be set from “precondition”. In this case, a question message 32m “Please select a day of the week” is displayed. Since the input type of “item 4-4” is “selection”, seven options 32c of “day / month / fire / water / tree / fri / sat” are displayed. “Setting state” and “setting value” are the same as in the case of the input setting of the project name.

  When “Date” is selected, “Item 4-5” needs to be set from “Prerequisite”. In this case, a question message 32m “Please enter a date” is displayed. Since the input type of “item 4-5” is “numerical value input”, an input field 32e for inputting a numerical value is displayed. “Setting state” and “setting value” are the same as in the case of the input setting of the project name.

  Thus, only necessary setting items are displayed according to the preconditions, and unnecessary setting items are not displayed. Therefore, setting work is facilitated, and the burden on the user is reduced.

(Setting of issuance target store)
Next, after all the setting items for category 4 have been set, category 3 “issue target store” set third in category setting order list 415 is set. The reverse display of the second category name “Set issue period” in the setting flow 31 is returned to the normal display, and the characters of the third category name “Set issue target store” are displayed in reverse. On the other hand, the setting screen 32 is switched from the “Issuance period type” setting screen 32 to the “Issuing target store” setting screen 32 and repeats the same processing as described for the setting item of category 4.

(Setting of purchase product conditions)
Next, the setting of the sixth category “purchased product condition” set in the sixth category setting order list 415 will be described. The item setting order list of category 6 in FIG. 7 has only one item “item 6-1”. Therefore, the setting is performed according to the content of “item 6-1” of the item data 414 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the character of the sixth category name “Set purchased product condition” in the setting flow 31 is highlighted. On the other hand, on the setting screen 32, a question message 32m of “Please select the type of purchased merchandise department under the sales receipt issuance condition” is displayed. Further, since the input type of “item 6-1” in FIG. 11 is “selection”, eight items of “no specification / product / customer / manufacturer / major category / medium category / store major category / store category” Choices are displayed. The “setting state” and “setting value” are the same as in the case of setting the project name.

If “None” is selected here, the setting of “Item 7-1” from “Precondition” is not required. Therefore, when the setting of the “purchased product condition” for the category 6 is completed, the setting of the seventh “issue excluded product” in the category setting order list 415 is skipped, and the category set as the eighth in the category setting order list 415 Move on to “Purchase amount condition”.
On the other hand, if a choice other than “Not specified” is selected, “Precondition” is satisfied, and the process proceeds to “Issuance exclusion product”.

(Promotional receipt design settings)
Next, the setting of the category 14 “design of sales receipt” set in the 14th of the category setting order list 415 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, the characters of the 14th category name “promotional receipt design” in the setting flow 31 are highlighted. On the other hand, on the setting screen 32, a question message 32m “Please select the printing direction of the sales promotion receipt” is displayed. The input type of “item 14-1” is “selection”, and two choices of “print a sales promotion receipt written vertically / print a sales receipt written horizontally” are displayed.
The “setting state” and “setting value” are the same as in the case of setting the project name.

  Finally, by setting the last category 15 “input content confirmation” in the category setting order list 415, all the settings are completed.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 12, the receipt additional information setting device 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is provided with a correction button 31 c on the right side of the category name in the setting flow 31. In FIG. 12, since the setting has not been made yet, the operation of the correction button 31c is locked. Here, whether or not the operation of the correction button 31c is locked is indicated by whether or not the character display of “correction” is a shadow character.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, the correction button 31 c can be operated for a category that has been set according to the category setting order list 415. In addition, for the category for which setting has not been completed, the operation of the correction button 31c remains locked.
In this way, it is possible to accept corrections only for setting items whose settings have been confirmed, so that it is possible to realize a receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set even by a user unfamiliar with the settings.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, not only the unset part (the 14th category name “promotional receipt design” in the list of the setting flow 31 in FIG. 14), but also the part whose setting is excluded due to the preconditions. (Seventh category name “Set issue exclusion product”, 10th category name “Set promotion target product” and 11th category name “Set use exclusion product” in the list of setting flow 31 of FIG. 14) Since there is no need for correction, the operation of the correction button 31c is also locked for these.
In this way, if there are items that the user wants to correct after setting, only the setting items that need to be corrected can be corrected at any time, so even users who are unfamiliar with the settings can easily A settable receipt additional information setting device can be realized.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a receipt additional information setting device 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a group for classifying the categories in the category setting order list 415 shown in FIG.

As illustrated in FIG. 15, the receipt additional information setting device 1 according to the third embodiment classifies a category for each group including a plurality of categories.
In this way, since a plurality of categories can be managed collectively for each predetermined group, the category setting order can be changed for each group.

  In FIG. 15, the category from “enter plan name” to “set purchase price condition” is group 1, the category from “set promotion content” to “set store to be used” is group 2, “promotion” The category of “receipt design” is group 3, and the category of “confirm input contents” is group 4.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, based on FIG. 16, the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a group set composed of combinations of groups shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, the receipt additional information setting apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment holds a plurality of group sets composed of various groups according to the user's field of use in the data storage unit 41 in advance. Use.
In this way, various settings according to the user's needs can be realized by using an appropriate group set according to the user's field of use.

In FIG. 16, examples of three types of group sets “group set A (no excluded product)”, “group set B (excluded product)” and “group set C (excluded product / no design)” are given.
Here, the “general-purpose setting group” is a group composed of general-purpose categories that are not limited to the field of use of the user, such as “input project name” and “specify target customer”.
The “content setting group” is a group consisting of categories related to content settings such as “setting sales promotion contents” and “setting sales promotion target products”.
The “design setting group” is a group consisting of categories related to the design setting of receipt additional information, such as “design of sales receipt”.
The “input confirmation setting group” is a group of categories related to confirmation of input contents of receipt additional information, such as “input contents confirmation”.
The “excluded item setting group” is a group consisting of categories related to excluded item setting, such as “set issue-excluded item” and “set use-excluded item”.

(Other embodiments)
1. In the first embodiment, in addition to displaying the setting flow 31 and the setting screen 32 on the display unit 30, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the switching operation buttons (“return” button 33 b, “next” button 33 n and “ A “Previous” button 33p) may be provided. Instead of these buttons, the setting screen 32 may be switched by pressing the corresponding function keys F12, F9 and END key. (Embodiment 5)
In this way, it is possible to freely move to the setting screen 32 immediately before and after the setting without using the correction button 31c.

2. In the first embodiment, the order of the category setting order list 415 and the item setting order list may be changed by the user.
In this way, the order of the category setting order list 415 and the item setting order list can be customized according to the convenience of the user. (Embodiment 6)
As a specific order changing operation, for example, an operation of dragging the category name displayed in the setting flow 31 up and down to change the order of the category setting order list 415 can be considered.

3. In the first embodiment, when the two items of the option 32c “Print a sales receipt written vertically / print a sales receipt printed horizontally” shown in FIG. 14 are displayed, the setting contents so far are reflected. A print image 32p of receipt additional information of two types of vertical writing and horizontal writing may be displayed together.
In this way, by operating the corresponding correction button 31c while viewing the print image 32p, it is possible to realize a receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set even by a user unfamiliar with the setting. (Embodiment 7)
Even if the result greatly changes depending on which option 31c is selected, it is easy to grasp the image of the receipt additional information finally obtained by simultaneously displaying the print images 32p of a plurality of types of receipt additional information. become.

4). In the first embodiment, the setting items are not limited to being classified according to categories, and the setting items may be classified in a plurality of layers. (Embodiment 8)
In this way, by managing the item setting order list for each layer, it is possible to realize the receipt additional information setting device 1 capable of performing various settings as compared with the conventional case.

5. In the first embodiment, not only the correction by the operation of the correction button 31c but also the user can directly move to the setting screen 32 related to the correction by clicking a link directly attached to the print image 32p. (Embodiment 9)
In this way, it is possible to move directly to the setting screen 32 related to the correction from the link provided in the print image 32p without searching for the correction button 31c corresponding to the print image 32p.

6). In the first embodiment, the receipt additional information setting device 1 may hold a plurality of types of category setting order lists 415 and item setting order lists in accordance with the user's field of use in the data storage unit 41. (Embodiment 10)
In this way, even if the user does not perform detailed settings of the category setting order list 415 and the item setting order list, the plurality of types of category setting order lists 415 and item setting order lists stored in advance in the data storage unit 41 are displayed. By the user's selection, various settings according to the user's field of use can be easily realized.

7). In the second embodiment, when a certain setting item is corrected, a condition whether or not the setting item set before the setting item needs to be reset is determined in advance, and the reset is performed by referring to the condition. You may make it judge whether it is required. (Embodiment 11)
In this way, only the setting items that need to be reset due to the correction of the setting items are reset, so that efficient correction is possible.

8). In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, when the setting flow 31 is displayed, a group including a plurality of categories may be displayed in different colors. Embodiment 12
By doing so, it becomes clear which category belongs to which group, and management of the category becomes easy.

9. In the fourth embodiment, the user's business type or business content may be input, and the control unit 10 may determine an appropriate category setting order list 415 and item setting order list from the input content.
In this way, since an appropriate setting item is determined according to the user's usage field, an efficient setting according to the user's usage field becomes possible. (Embodiment 13)

As mentioned above,
(I) A receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention includes a setting data holding unit for holding a setting item for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list for determining a setting order of the setting items, and a setting for setting receipt additional information. A display unit that displays a screen; an input unit that receives a command from a user; and a control unit that controls the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit, wherein the data holding unit sets the setting item The item setting order list having a predetermined order and a setting condition predetermined for each setting item are held, and the control unit should display the setting item on the display unit based on the setting condition It is characterized by determining whether or not.
A receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention includes a setting data holding unit for holding a setting item for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list for determining a setting order of the setting items, and a setting screen for setting receipt additional information. A display unit that displays a command, an input unit that receives a command from a user, and a control unit that controls the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit, and the data holding unit includes a setting order of the setting items. Holds the predetermined item setting order list, and the control unit displays the setting items on the setting unit in an interactive manner on the setting screen based on the setting order of the item setting order list, and the input unit It is characterized in that the command from the user is accepted.
The receipt additional information setting method of the present invention includes a setting data holding step for holding a setting item for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list for determining a setting order of the setting items, and a setting screen for setting receipt additional information. A display step for displaying and an input step for receiving a command from the user, holding the item setting order list in which the setting order of the setting items is predetermined, and based on the setting order of the item setting order list, The setting item is displayed on the setting screen in an interactive manner on the display unit, and a command from a user is received by the input unit.
The receipt additional information setting program according to the present invention includes a function as a setting data holding unit for holding a setting item for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list for determining a setting order of the setting items, and a receipt additional information setting. Functions as a display unit for displaying a setting screen for use, a function as an input unit for receiving a command from a user, and a function as a control unit for controlling the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit. And holding the item setting order list in which the setting order of the setting items is predetermined, based on the setting order of the item setting order list, causing the setting screen to display the setting items interactively on the setting screen, The computer causes the input unit to accept a command from a user.

In the present invention, “receipt additional information” is information for promotion such as campaign information, event information, or advertisements printed on a receipt issued from a cash register of a supermarket or a convenience store.
The “receipt additional information setting device” is not limited to a dedicated device such as a POS server for managing a POS terminal such as a cash register or a store server for exchanging information with the POS server, but a portable device such as a normal PC (server) or a smartphone. You may comprise by installing in a terminal, a tablet terminal, etc.
"Setting items" are necessary for setting receipt additional information such as management number, management name, issue classification, ticketing customer designation, issuance period designation, issuance frequency limit, ticket purchase amount, target product designation and coupon code It is an important item.
The “item setting order list in which the setting item setting order is determined in advance” is an item setting order list in which the setting order of setting items is determined in consideration of, for example, the user's business type or business content. is there.
Further, the setting order of setting items may be determined in advance by giving priority to items including more content common to a plurality of types of business and business content, without being limited to specific business types and business content.
In addition, the item setting order list suitable for the user's field of use can be selected from a plurality of item setting order lists in which the setting item setting order is determined in advance according to various types of business and business contents. Good.
“Setting items” may be classified and held in a plurality of layers. In this case, an item setting order list that determines the item setting order for each layer may be held.

Furthermore, the preferable aspect of this invention is demonstrated.
(Ii) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, the control unit may cause the display unit to display the necessary setting item by skipping the unnecessary setting item based on the setting condition. . (Embodiment 14)

  In this way, since unnecessary setting items are skipped and only necessary setting items are displayed, the burden of checking whether the setting item is necessary for the user is reduced, and the user is unfamiliar with the setting. However, a receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set can be realized.

  (Iii) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, the control unit may make a determination based on a setting condition relating to the setting item set previously. (Embodiment 15)

  This eliminates the need for the user to check the setting conditions related to the setting items that have been previously set, thus reducing the burden of checking whether the setting item is necessary for the user and making it unfamiliar with the setting. A receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set even by a user can be realized.

  (Iv) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, the control unit causes the display unit to display the item setting order list together with the setting screen, and sets the setting items displayed in the item setting order list. Of these, the input unit may be allowed to accept corrections of already set items. (Embodiment 16)

  In this way, even if you want to correct a setting item that has already been set in the course of setting receipt additional information, you can directly correct the setting item you want to correct from the item setting order list displayed on the display unit. It becomes.

“Correction of setting item” is performed by pressing the correction button provided near the setting item name already set in the item setting order list displayed on the display unit, and moves to the setting screen corresponding to the setting item to perform correction. It may be a thing.
Also, without providing a correction button, a link to the setting item setting screen is attached to the setting item name that has already been set, and clicking the setting item name moves to the setting screen corresponding to the setting item. May be corrected.

  (V) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, when the input unit accepts the correction of the setting item, the control unit resets all the setting items set after the setting item. It may be. (Embodiment 17)

  In this way, since all the setting items set after the setting item related to the correction are reset, an appropriate setting can be made without any contradiction during the setting.

  “Reset” is not limited to resetting all the contents, and whether or not there is a special influence such as a conflict with the contents of the setting items set after the setting contents due to the modification of the setting items. The setting items that are determined to have no influence may not be reset.

  (Vi) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, when the setting item is a selection format, the control unit may display a predetermined option on the display unit as an initial option. . (Embodiment 18)

  In this way, setting items that are unnecessary for the user are not displayed as initial choices, so the burden of checking whether the setting item is necessary for the user is reduced, and even a user who is unfamiliar with the setting can easily It is possible to realize a receipt additional information setting device that can be set to

  (Vii) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, the data holding unit holds setting conditions predetermined for each of the setting items, and the control unit sets the display unit on the display unit based on the setting conditions. It may be determined whether to display the setting item. (Embodiment 19)

  In this way, according to the set items, unnecessary setting items are skipped and only the necessary setting items are displayed on the setting screen, so the burden of checking whether the setting items are necessary for the user It is possible to realize a receipt additional information setting device that can be easily set even by a user who is unfamiliar with the setting.

  The “setting condition” is not limited to the condition related to the setting item set before the setting item, and may be a condition that determines the user's usage field, business type, and the like.

  (Viii) In the receipt additional information setting device according to the present invention, the control unit causes the display unit to display a print image of the receipt additional information after setting on the setting screen, and when the correction of the setting item is received, A print image of receipt additional information reflecting the correction may be displayed on the display unit. (Embodiment 20)

  In this way, even if you make corrections in the middle of setting, you can make corrections while viewing the print image that reflects the corrections. A device can be realized.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention include combinations of any of the above-described plurality of embodiments.
In addition to the above-described embodiments, there can be various modifications of the present invention. These modifications should not be construed as not belonging to the scope of the present invention. The present invention should include the meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1: Receipt additional information setting device, 10: control unit, 11: input control unit, 12: display control unit, 13: display content creation unit, 14: determination unit, 20: input unit, 30: display unit, 31: setting , 31c: correction button, 32: setting screen, 32c: option, 32e: input field, 32m: question message, 32p: print image, 33b: back button, 33p: previous button, 33n: next button, 40 : Storage unit, 41: data storage unit, 42: counter storage unit, 311, 312, 313, 314: setting group, 411: category data list, 412: category data, 413: item data list, 414: item data,
415: Category setting order list, 421: Category counter, 422: Item counter

Claims (3)

A setting data holding unit that holds setting items for setting receipt additional information and an item setting order list that determines the setting order of the setting items, a display unit that displays a setting screen for setting receipt additional information, and a command from the user An input unit for receiving, and a control unit for controlling the data holding unit, the display unit, and the input unit,
The data holding unit holds the item setting order list in which a setting order of the setting items is predetermined, and a setting condition predetermined for each setting item,
The said control part judges whether the said setting item should be displayed on the said display part based on the said setting conditions, The receipt additional information setting apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.   The receipt additional information setting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display the necessary setting item by skipping the unnecessary setting item based on the setting condition.   The receipt additional information setting device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit makes a determination based on a setting condition relating to the setting item set in advance.