JP2018092500A - Management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable convenience to be improved while maintaining security even in the case utilized by a plurality of people.SOLUTION: A management system includes: identification information that specifies an operator; detection means for detecting that the identification information resides in a reading range in a non-contact manner; log-in means for performing log-in processing of the operator on the basis of the identification information; first log-out means for performing log-out processing of the operator when the identification information of the logged-in operator is no longer detected; and second log-out means for performing log-out processing of the operator with the identification information of the logged-in operator being detected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a management system.

  Patent Literature 1 describes a personal computer user identification system that detects that an operator has left the office wirelessly. In the personal computer user identification system, login / logout to / from the personal computer is performed in response to the wireless IC card entering / exiting the recognizable range of the reader.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 09-153016

  However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is not intended to be used in parallel by a plurality of people, and is not efficient for use in a POS terminal operated by a plurality of operators in a restaurant or the like, for example. There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a management system capable of improving convenience while maintaining security even when used by a plurality of persons. .

  One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problem is that identification information for identifying an operator, detection means for detecting that the identification information is within a reading range in a contactless manner, and the operation based on the identification information A log-in means for performing a log-in process for the operator, a first log-out means for performing a log-out process for the operator when the identification information of the logged-in operator is no longer detected, and the identification of the logged-in operator And a second logout means for performing logout processing of the operator while information is detected.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the management system includes a first prohibiting unit that prohibits a login process by the login unit when the detecting unit detects a plurality of pieces of identification information.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the management system, after the logout process by the second logout unit, a second prohibition of prohibiting the login process by the login unit of the operator who has performed the logout process Means are provided.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, in the management system, the first prohibiting unit or the second prohibiting unit prohibits a login process by the login unit during a predetermined operation. To do.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the above management system, when the logout process detects another identification information different from the logout identification information, the login unit And a replacement means for performing login processing of an operator specified by the other identification information.

  One aspect of the present invention is the management system described above, further including display means for displaying a pre-login screen displayed after the logout process and a post-login screen displayed after the login process. Displays on the post-login screen that the replacement process has been performed.

  One embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above management system, the display means maintains the post-login screen during the replacement process.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the management system, when the detection unit detects a plurality of pieces of identification information, the display unit displays the plurality of pieces of identification information so as to be selectable on the pre-login screen. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, even when used by a plurality of persons, convenience can be improved while maintaining security.

It is the schematic which showed the structure of the management system in embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance block diagram which shows the external appearance example of the POS terminal in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware structural example of the POS terminal in this embodiment. It is an image figure which shows an example of the screen before login which the POS terminal in this embodiment displays. It is an image figure which shows an example of the password input screen which the POS terminal in this embodiment displays. It is an image figure which shows an example of the screen after login which the POS terminal in this embodiment displays. It is a figure for demonstrating the login method to the POS terminal in this embodiment. It is an image figure which shows an example of the screen before login which the POS terminal in this embodiment displays. It is a figure for demonstrating the logout method from the POS terminal in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the replacement method of the operator who logs in to the POS terminal in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence of the login determination process which the POS terminal in this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence of the logout determination process which the POS terminal in this embodiment performs.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a management system 1 in the present embodiment. The management system 1 is used in stores such as restaurants, supermarkets, and commercial facilities, for example. As shown in the figure, the management system 1 includes a POS terminal 10 and identification tags 20-1, 20-2, 20-3. In the following description, the identification tags 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 will be referred to as identification tags 20 unless otherwise distinguished. The POS terminal 10 and the identification tag 20 perform non-contact (wireless) communication over a communication distance of about several meters.

  The configuration of the management system 1 shown in the figure is an example. For example, the configuration of the management system 1 may include two or more POS terminals 10 or may include two or less or four or more identification tags 20.

  The identification tag 20 is an RFID (Radio Frequency IDdentifier) tag in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band possessed by each operator who operates the POS terminal 10. The identification tag 20 may be provided, for example, on a name tag that the operator attaches to clothes around the chest. The identification tag 20 stores identification information that identifies the corresponding operator. The identification tag 20 transmits identification information stored by itself to the POS register 20 that is a communication partner.

  The POS terminal 10 is a device for registering and paying for a customer's purchased products at a store. The POS terminal 10 executes processing related to the login or logout of the operator specified by the identification information received from the identification tag 20 according to the communication state with the identification tag 20. Details of processing related to login or logout will be described later.

  Hereinafter, the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram showing an external example of the POS terminal 10 in the present embodiment. 2A is a front view, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment.

  The POS terminal 10 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a scanner unit 104, a store clerk display unit 105, a customer display unit 106, a hard disk 107, a key operation unit 108, a weighing unit 109, and a printing unit. 110 and a short-range communication unit 112. These are connected to each other via a bus 119.

The CPU 101 executes various processes for realizing functions as the POS terminal 10 by executing a program.
The ROM 102 stores various information. For example, a program executed by the CPU 101 is stored. Further, the ROM 102 stores information (screen information, message information, etc.) related to display by the store clerk display unit 105 and the customer display unit 106. The ROM 102 stores a device number (device identifier) for identifying the device itself. Further, the ROM 102 may store information related to printing by the printing unit 110 (print contents, print format information, etc.).
The RAM 103 is used as a work area when the CPU 101 executes processing and calculation.

  The scanner unit 104 optically reads the encoded information. For example, the scanner unit 104 is installed at a position that is difficult for the customer to see.

  The clerk display unit 105 is arranged toward the operator (clerk) side. The store clerk display unit 105 is configured as a touch panel, and accepts an operation performed when an operation body such as a finger touches the displayed operation screen.

  The customer display unit 106 is arranged toward the customer side and performs display for the customer. Note that the customer display unit 106 may be configured as a touch panel so that a customer can perform an operation.

  The hard disk 107 stores various information necessary for the POS terminal 10 as an auxiliary storage device of the CPU 101. The hard disk 107 may store a product file, for example. The hard disk 107 may store a program for causing the CPU 101 to execute registration processing and the like. The hard disk 107 may store various information generated by executing the program. The hard disk 107 may store information related to display by the store clerk display unit 105 and the customer display unit 106 and information related to printing by the printing unit 110. Instead of the hard disk 107, an SSD (Solid State Drive) may be provided.

  The key operation unit 108 includes various operation keys (a numeric key, a cancel key, a tare key, an additional key, a part number key, an execution key, etc.) for receiving various operations from the operator.

  The measuring unit 109 measures the weight of a product or the like (the product and the tare containing the product) placed on the weighing platform, and outputs data indicating the measured value to the CPU 101. In addition, CPU101 which acquired the measured value from the measurement part 109 subtracts a predetermined | prescribed weight (weight of a tare) from measured value, and calculates the goods put on the balance stand. Further, the CPU 101 temporarily stores the weight of the product calculated as described above in the RAM 103 and displays it on the display unit (the display unit 105 for the clerk and the display unit 106 for the customer).

  The printing unit 110 prints (prints) on a recording medium and issues (outputs) it from an issue port. For example, the printing unit 110 can issue a label to be attached to a product.

  The near field communication unit 112 performs non-contact near field communication with the identification tag 20. The short-range communication unit 112 constitutes a detection unit that detects, without contact, that the identification information stored in the identification tag 20 is within the reading range by receiving the identification information from the communicating identification tag 20.

  Next, a display screen displayed on the clerk display unit 105 of the POS terminal 10 will be described. FIG. 4 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a pre-login screen 300 displayed by the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. The pre-login screen 300 is a screen displayed after logout processing. As shown in the figure, icons 301-1 to 301-6 indicating the respective operators are displayed on the pre-login screen 300. Note that icons 301-1 to 301-6 are referred to as icons 301 unless otherwise distinguished. When any of the icons 301 displayed on the pre-login screen 300 accepts a selection input, the POS terminal 10 displays a password input screen 400.

  FIG. 5 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a password input screen 400 displayed by the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the password input screen 400 displays a box for entering a password and a numeric keypad. The POS terminal 10 receives a password input on the password input screen 400. The POS terminal 10 performs authentication based on the password input on the password input screen 400, and executes the login process of the operator indicated by the icon 301 selected on the pre-login screen 300 when the authentication is OK. Then, the POS terminal 10 displays a screen 500 after login.

  FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing an example of a post-login screen 500 displayed by the POS terminal 10 in the present embodiment. The post-login screen 500 is a screen displayed after the login process. As shown in the figure, the post-login screen 500 displays a logout button 501 for logging out and an operator “part-time job” 502 who has logged in. Further, on the post-login screen 500, various icons for operating the POS terminal 10 (for example, icons indicating respective menus) are displayed. Further, icons displayed or usable on the post-login screen 500 are different depending on the login authority.

  Next, a method for logging in to the POS terminal 10 in the management system 1 will be described. First, manual login for logging in by selecting the icon 301 displayed on the pre-login screen 300 and inputting a password on the password input screen 400 will be described. When no one is logged in, the CPU 101 of the POS terminal 10 displays a pre-login screen 300 on the store clerk display unit 105. Then, when any of the icons 301 displayed on the pre-login screen 300 accepts a selection input, the CPU 101 displays a password input screen 400. Then, if the password input on the password input screen 400 is that of the operator indicated by the icon 301 selected on the pre-login screen 300, the CPU 101 determines that authentication is OK, and otherwise indicates authentication NG. . If the authentication is OK, the CPU 101 executes the login process of the operator indicated by the selected icon 301 and displays the post-login screen 500 on the clerk display unit 105.

  Next, an automatic login that automatically performs an operator login process based on the identification information using the identification tag 20 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a method of logging in to the POS terminal 10 in the present embodiment. When no one is logged in, the CPU 101 of the POS terminal 10 displays a pre-login screen 300 on the store clerk display unit 105. Then, the CPU 101 (login means), when the short-range communication unit 112 continues to detect only one piece of identification information for a predetermined set time (for example, 2 seconds) or longer, the operator (illustrated) that the identification information specifies In the example, the login process of “part-time job”) is executed, and the post-login screen 500 is displayed on the store clerk display unit 105. Thus, the operator can automatically log in to the POS terminal 10 just by approaching the POS terminal 10. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting the password for logging in and to improve the convenience for the operator.

  Next, a login method when the POS terminal 10 detects a plurality of pieces of identification information at the same time will be described. FIG. 8 is an image diagram illustrating an example of the pre-login screen 300 displayed by the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. This figure shows a display example when the short-range communication unit 112 detects a plurality of pieces of identification information.

  When the short-range communication unit 112 detects a plurality of pieces of identification information at the same time, the CPU 101 (display unit) of the POS terminal 10 displays buttons 310-1 to 310-3 corresponding to the detected pieces of identification information before login. It is displayed on the screen 300 in a selectable manner. The names of the corresponding operators are displayed on the buttons 310-1 to 310-3, respectively. In the illustrated example, “part-time job” is displayed on the button 310-1, “clerk 3” is displayed on the button 310-2, and “clerk 1” is displayed on the button 310-3. Note that the buttons 310-1 to 310-3 are referred to as buttons 310 unless otherwise distinguished. When the CPU 101 displays a plurality of buttons 310, for example, the buttons 310 are displayed in order from the operator with the highest authority, or the buttons 310 are displayed in the descending order of the radio wave intensity (close and far). Also good.

  The operator who logs in selects the button 310 on which his / her name is displayed. When any of the displayed buttons 310 accepts a selection input, the CPU 101 executes an operator login process corresponding to the button 310 that accepted the selection input, and displays a post-login screen 500 on the clerk display unit 105. .

  As described above, when a plurality of operators are nearby, the CPU 101 displays the buttons 310 corresponding to the respective operators in a selectable manner, and executes login processing of the operators corresponding to the selected buttons 310. To do. That is, the CPU 101 (first prohibition unit) prohibits the login process by automatic login when a plurality of pieces of identification information are detected. This can prevent a plurality of operators from logging in simultaneously. That is, one operator can log in. Further, even when a plurality of operators are near the POS terminal 10, the operator can log in only by selecting the button 310, so that it is possible to save the trouble of inputting a password and to improve convenience. .

  Next, a logout method from the POS terminal 10 in the management system 1 will be described. First, automatic logout that automatically performs an operator logout process based on identification information using the identification tag 20 will be described. The CPU 101 (first logout means) of the POS terminal 10 has not received an operation input for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), and the detected identification information (of the logged-in operator) is detected. If not, the logout process of the operator corresponding to the identification information is executed, and the pre-login screen 300 is displayed on the clerk display unit 105. Thus, the operator can automatically log out from the POS terminal 10 simply by leaving the POS terminal 10. Therefore, the trouble of pressing the logout button 501 can be saved, and the convenience for the operator is improved.

  Next, manual logout for logging out by pressing the logout button 501 displayed on the screen 500 after login will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a logout method from the POS terminal 10 in the present embodiment. The CPU 101 (second logout means) of the POS terminal 10 displays the logout button 501 on the post-login screen 500 even if the identification information of the logged-in operator (“part-time job” in the illustrated example) remains detected. When the input is accepted, a logout process for the operator is executed, and the pre-login screen 300 is displayed on the store clerk display unit 105.

  Note that the CPU 101 (second prohibiting means), after logout processing by manual logout, does not detect the operator's identification information even if the identification information of the operator who performed the logout processing has been detected for a set time or longer. Do not execute automatic login (prohibit login process by automatic login). After the logout process by manual logout, the CPU 101 displays an icon 310 corresponding to the operator on the pre-login screen 300 when the identification information of the operator has been detected for a set time or longer. When the displayed icon 310 receives an input, the CPU 101 executes a login process for the operator. That is, when the POS terminal 10 performs logout processing by manual logout, the POS terminal 10 prohibits automatic login of the operator who has logged out immediately before. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an operator who has manually logged out from logging in again automatically due to being near the POS terminal 10.

  Next, an operation when the operator of the POS terminal 10 changes will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method for changing an operator who logs in to the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. When the logged-in operator logs out by manual logout or automatic logout, the CPU 101 of the POS terminal 10 responds to another operator different from the identification information that the short-range communication unit 112 logs out. When the identification information to be detected is continuously detected for the set time or longer, the login process of the other operator is executed by automatic login (alternating process). In the example shown in the figure, the part-time job that is logged in leaves the POS terminal 10 and automatically logs out, and the clerk 1 approaches the POS terminal 10 and automatically logs in.

  Thus, when the operator changes, the first logout process and the second login process are executed substantially simultaneously. For this reason, the CPU 101 (display unit) continues to maintain the display of the post-login screen 500 without returning to the pre-login screen 300 when performing the replacement process. That is, since the login user can be switched without returning to the pre-login screen 300, unnecessary screen transitions can be eliminated, and a quick change is realized. In addition, when the CPU 101 (display means) performs the replacement process, the operator has switched (the replacement process has been performed) by blinking the bar 510 displayed on the screen 500 after logging in red. Is notified. As a result, the operator can know that the logged-in operator has changed. For example, when the store clerk 1 has performed product registration halfway during the changeover process from the store clerk 1 to the store clerk 2, the CPU 101 notifies an error such as “There is a product being registered”. , Alternation may be prohibited. Further, the CPU 101 may execute a process of taking over the product registered by the clerk 1 to the clerk 2 by inputting that the error is accepted.

  Next, login after the store closing process will be described. Normally, the POS terminal 10 executes a store closing process when the store is closed. After the closing process, the POS terminal 10 is not operated until the opening process (start of use the next day). This is to make it possible to aggregate sales for each business day by dividing the business hours by the store opening process and the store closing process. For this reason, when the login process is executed after the store closing process, the login process becomes a store opening process, which may hinder correct sales counting. In order to prevent this, the CPU 101 (prohibiting means) of the POS terminal 10 prohibits automatic login after a predetermined operation for closing the store. Thereby, it can prevent beforehand that a store opening process is performed accidentally. That is, the CPU 101 does not execute the login process by automatic login even if the short-range communication unit 112 detects the identification information after a predetermined operation for performing the store closing process. That is, the CPU 101 executes only a login process by manual login after a predetermined operation for performing the store closing process.

  Next, the operation of the management system 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of login determination processing executed by the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. When the operator is not logged in, that is, when the pre-login screen 300 is displayed, the POS terminal 10 executes the processing shown in this figure.

  (Step S101) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-range communication unit 112 has detected identification information. If the CPU 101 determines that the identification information has been detected, the process proceeds to step S102. If the CPU 101 determines that identification information has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S121.

(Step S102) The CPU 101 determines whether there are a plurality of pieces of detected identification information. If the CPU 101 determines that there are a plurality of pieces of detected identification information, the process proceeds to step S111. If the CPU 101 determines that the detected identification information is one, the process proceeds to step S103.
(Step S103) The CPU 101 executes an operator login process specified by the detected identification information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  (Step S <b> 111) The CPU 101 displays the operator's button 310 corresponding to each of the detected plurality of identification information on the pre-login screen 300 in a selectable manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112) The CPU 101 determines whether any of the buttons 310 has received a selection input. If the CPU 101 determines that a selection input has been received, the process proceeds to step S113. If the CPU 101 determines that no selection input has been received, the process returns to step S101.
(Step S <b> 113) The CPU 101 executes the login process of the operator specified by the button 310 that has received the selection input. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  (Step S <b> 121) The CPU 101 determines whether any of the icons 301 displayed on the pre-login screen 300 has received a selection input. If the CPU 101 determines that a selection input has been received, the process proceeds to step S122. If the CPU 101 determines that no selection input has been received, the process returns to step S101.

  (Step S122) The CPU 101 displays the password input screen 400 on the store clerk display unit 105 and accepts the input of the password. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  (Step S123) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the authentication result of the password input on the password input screen 400 is authentication OK. If the CPU 101 determines that the authentication is OK, the process proceeds to step S124. If the CPU 101 determines that the authentication is not successful, the pre-login screen 300 is displayed on the store clerk display unit 105, and the process returns to step S101.

  (Step S <b> 124) The CPU 101 executes login processing for the user specified by the icon 301 that has received a selection input on the pre-login screen 300. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  (Step S <b> 130) The CPU 101 displays a post-login screen 500 on the clerk display unit 105. Thereafter, the process ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of logout determination processing executed by the POS terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. The POS terminal 10 executes the processing shown in this figure when the operator is logged in, that is, when the post-login screen 500 is displayed.

  (Step S201) The CPU 101 determines whether or not an input has been received for a predetermined time or longer (no operation is performed). If the CPU 101 determines that there is no operation for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S202. If the CPU 101 determines that an operation has been performed within a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S211.

  (Step S <b> 202) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-range communication unit 112 has detected (not detected) the identification information that identifies the logged-in operator. If the CPU 101 determines that it is not detected, the process proceeds to step S203. If the CPU 101 determines that it is detected, the process returns to step S201.

  (Step S203) The CPU 101 executes logout processing for the logged-in operator. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S220.

  (Step S211) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the logout button 501 displayed on the screen 500 after login has been pressed and an input has been accepted. If the CPU 101 determines that the logout button 501 has received an input, the process proceeds to step S212. If the CPU 101 determines that the logout button 501 has not accepted an input, the process returns to step S201.

  (Step S212) The CPU 101 executes logout processing for the logged-in operator. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S220.

  (Step S220) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-range communication unit 112 has detected other identification information different from the identification information of the operator who performed the logout process. If the CPU 101 determines that other identification information has been detected, the process proceeds to step S221. If the CPU 101 determines that no other identification information is detected, the process proceeds to step S222.

  (Step S221) The CPU 101 executes the login process of the operator specified by the other detected identification information while maintaining the display of the screen 500 after login. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201.

  (Step S <b> 222) The CPU 101 displays the pre-login screen 300 on the salesclerk display unit 105. Thereafter, the process ends.

  As described above, the management system 1 of this embodiment includes the POS terminal 10 and the identification tag 20. The identification tag 20 includes a storage unit that stores identification information that identifies the operator, and a transmission unit that transmits the identification information stored in the storage unit by non-contact communication. The POS terminal 10 receives the identification information from the identification tag 20 by non-contact communication, thereby detecting that the identification information is within the reading range in a non-contact manner, and operating based on the identification information. A log-in means for performing log-in processing of the operator, a first log-out means for performing log-out processing of the operator when the identification information of the logged-in operator is no longer detected, and the operator with the identification information of the logged-in operator being detected. Second logout means for performing the logout process.

  According to the above configuration, by providing a plurality of login / logout methods, it is possible to improve convenience while maintaining security even when used by a plurality of people.

  The POS terminal 10 includes a first prohibiting unit that prohibits a login process by the login unit when the short-range communication unit 112 detects a plurality of pieces of identification information. As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of operators from logging in at the same time, and to have only one operator logging in. Further, when there are a plurality of operators near the POS terminal 10, it is possible to prevent an operator who does not operate the POS terminal 10 from logging in by mistake.

  After the logout process by the second logout means, a second prohibiting means for prohibiting the login process by the login means of the operator who has performed the logout process is provided. Thereby, since the operator who logged out manually is near the POS terminal 10, it is possible to prevent the user from logging in again automatically.

  The prohibiting unit prohibits the login process by the login unit during a predetermined operation related to the store closing process. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operator from being automatically logged in after the closing process because the operator is near the POS terminal 10. That is, it is possible to prevent the store opening process from being erroneously executed.

  When the POS terminal 10 detects other identification information that is different from the identification information to be logged out by the short-range communication unit 112 during the logout process, the login unit identifies the operator specified by the other identification information. A replacement means for logging in is provided. Thereby, the operator who logs in can be changed automatically.

  Display means for displaying a pre-login screen 300 displayed after the log-out process and a post-login screen 500 displayed after the log-in process. The display means that the replacement process has been performed on the post-log-in screen 500. It is characterized by displaying. As a result, the operator can know that the logged-in operator has changed.

  The display means maintains the post-login screen 500 during the replacement process. This can prevent returning to the pre-login screen 300 during the change process.

  When the short-range communication unit 112 detects a plurality of pieces of identification information, the display unit displays a button 310 indicating the plurality of pieces of identification information on the pre-login screen 300 in a selectable manner. Thereby, even when a plurality of operators are near the POS terminal 10, it is possible to log in by selecting the button 310, so that it is possible to save the trouble of inputting a password.

  Further, since RFID in the UHF band is used, data can be read and written without contact. A plurality of tag data can be read simultaneously. Further, since individual identification information is set in the identification tag, the security is excellent. Further, a transmission distance of several centimeters to several meters can be set. In addition, directivity can be given to the reader.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like that do not depart from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case of logging in / out of the POS terminal 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the apparatus that logs in / out may be another apparatus as long as it is used by a plurality of people. . For example, any device that uses login / logout, such as a personal computer, a printer, or an industrial machine, may be used. Further, the management system 1 may be configured by a single device.

A program for realizing the function as the POS terminal 10 or the identification tag 20 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into a computer system and executed. Thus, the processing as the POS terminal 10 or the identification tag 20 described above may be performed. Here, “loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system” includes installing the program in the computer system. The “computer system” here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Further, the “computer system” may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated line. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM.
The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided inside or outside that is accessible from the distribution server in order to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program that can be executed by the terminal device. That is, the format stored in the distribution server is not limited as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the terminal device. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and combined in the terminal device, or the distribution server that distributes each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that becomes a server or a client when the program is transmitted via a network. Including things. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management system, 10 POS terminal, 20 Identification tag, 101 CPU, 102 ROM, 103 RAM, 104 Scanner part, 105 Salesclerk display part, 106 Customer display part, 107 Hard disk, 108 Key operation part, 109 Weighing part, 110 Printing unit, 112 Short-range communication unit, 119 bus

Claims (8)

Identification information identifying the operator;
Detecting means for detecting that the identification information is within a reading range in a non-contact manner;
Login means for performing login processing of the operator based on the identification information;
A first logout means for performing logout processing of the operator when the identification information of the logged-in operator is not detected;
Second logout means for performing logout processing of the operator while the identification information of the logged-in operator is detected;
A management system comprising: A first prohibiting unit that prohibits a login process by the login unit when the detecting unit detects a plurality of pieces of identification information;
The management system according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. The management according to claim 2, further comprising: a second prohibiting unit that prohibits a log-in process by the log-in unit of the operator who has performed the log-out process after the log-out process by the second log-out unit. system. The management system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first prohibition unit or the second prohibition unit prohibits a login process by the login unit during a predetermined operation. In the logout process, when the detection means detects other identification information different from the identification information to be logged out, the login process of the operator specified by the other identification information is performed on the login means. Alternative means to perform,
The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: Display means for displaying a pre-login screen displayed after the logout process and a post-login screen displayed after the login process;
The display means displays on the post-login screen that the replacement process has been performed.
The management system according to claim 5. The display means maintains the post-login screen during the replacement process.
The management system according to claim 6. When the detection means detects a plurality of identification information,
The display means displays the plurality of identification information on the pre-login screen so as to be selectable.
The management system according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by the above.

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