JP2019087085A - Commodity data processor and settlement terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a commodity data processor and a settlement terminal having safety equivalent to security standards.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, a commodity data processor includes a housing, an acquisition part, a communication part, a control part, and a second groove. The acquisition part acquires a payment. The communication part transmits/receives data to/from a settlement terminal having a first groove and performing settlement using a card-like medium. The control part transmits the payment to the settlement terminal through the communication part to make settlement. The second groove is continuous with the first groove when the settlement terminal is placed on the housing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments of the present invention relate to a commodity data processing apparatus and a settlement terminal.

  In a store that sells products and the like, a payment terminal that has acquired a security standard (for example, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) standard or the like) may be used so as not to leak credit card information and the like. However, it is difficult for a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal etc. to acquire a security standard from the size of a case.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 5-334552

  In order to solve the above problems, a commodity data processing apparatus and a payment terminal having security equivalent to security standards are provided.

  According to the embodiment, according to the embodiment, the commodity data processing apparatus includes the housing, the acquisition unit, the communication unit, the control unit, and the second groove. The acquisition unit acquires the price. The communication unit transmits / receives data to / from a payment terminal having a first groove and performing payment using a card-like medium. The control unit transmits the charge to the settlement terminal through the communication unit to make a settlement. The second groove is continuous with the first groove when the settlement terminal is placed on the housing.

FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of the appearance of a POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the appearance of the POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the main body according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of the appearance of the settlement terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the settlement terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the POS terminal according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
The POS terminal according to the embodiment settles an article or a service (article) using a user's credit card information. The POS terminal acquires credit card information from a credit card possessed by the user. The POS terminal acquires credit card information from an IC card or a magnetic card as a credit card. The POS terminal settles the product based on the credit card information. For example, the POS terminal is installed at a store that sells a product.

  The POS terminal includes a settlement terminal that acquires credit card information and performs settlement processing. The POS terminal has a structure that separates from the settlement terminal while maintaining communication with the settlement terminal. The operator of the POS terminal can remove the settlement terminal from the POS terminal while continuing the communication between the POS terminal and the settlement terminal. For example, the operator provides the settlement terminal to the user and prompts the settlement terminal to input a PIN or the like.

  1 and 2 show an example of the appearance of the POS terminal 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the main body 10 of the POS terminal 1 is integrated with the settlement terminal 20. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the main body 10 of the POS terminal 1 is separated from the settlement terminal 20.

As FIG. 1 shows, the POS terminal 1 (product data processing apparatus) is comprised of a main body 10, a settlement terminal 20 and the like. The main body 10 and the settlement terminal 20 are connected to each other via the cable 30.
The main unit 10 (upper device) uses the settlement terminal 20 to settle the product. The main body 10 performs determination of the price of the product, printing of a receipt or the like, collection of cash, and the like. The main body 10 includes a housing 11, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a printing unit 14, a drawer 15, and the like.

  The housing 11 is a frame that forms the outer shape of the main body 10. The housing 11 is made of, for example, a resin. In the housing 11, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a printing unit 14, a drawer 15, and the like are formed.

  The display unit 12 displays various information under the control of the processor 31 described later. The display unit 12 is installed at the upper end of the housing 11 so as to extend upward. For example, the display unit 12 is configured of a liquid crystal monitor.

  The operation unit 13 receives input of various operations from the operator. The operation unit 13 transmits a signal indicating the received operation to the processor 31. The operation unit 13 is formed at the central portion of the housing 11. For example, the operation unit 13 includes a keyboard and a ten key.

  The printing unit 14 prints an image of a sheet under control of the processor 31. The printing unit 14 is formed at the upper left end of the housing 11. For example, the printing unit 14 includes a supply unit that supplies a sheet, a forming unit that forms an image on the sheet, and the like. For example, the supply unit supplies thermally printable thermal paper. In addition, the forming unit is configured of a heating unit that heats the thermal paper and the like. The printing unit 14 heats the thermal paper using the forming unit to print an image on the thermal paper.

  The drawer 15 stores cash. The drawer 15 is formed in the lower part of the housing 11. For example, the drawer 15 is formed in the shape of a drawer and is open to the outside. The drawer 15 stores banknotes and coins separately. Further, the drawer 15 opens to the outside based on a signal from the processor 31 or the like.

  Further, the housing 11 is formed with an engaging portion 16 with which the settlement terminal 20 is engaged. Further, a groove 17 (second groove) communicating with the engagement portion 16 is formed in the housing 11. The engagement portion 16 and the groove 17 are formed at the right end of the housing 11. The engaging portion 16 and the groove 17 will be described in detail later.

  The settlement terminal 20 acquires credit card information from the user's credit card and settles the product. The settlement terminal 20 will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 10 can be separated from the settlement terminal 20. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the payment terminal 20 is removed from the engagement portion 16 of the main body 10. The main body 10 is communicably connected to the settlement terminal 20 removed from the engagement portion 16 through the cable 30. That is, the processor 31 of the main body 10 communicates with the settlement terminal 20 through the cable 30.

  The cable 30 is formed in a predetermined length. The cable 30 communicably connects the main body 10 and the settlement terminal 20. For example, the cable 30 is a USB cable or a LAN cable.

  The main body 10 may have a configuration for winding the cable 30 when the settlement terminal 20 is engaged with the engagement portion 16.

Next, a control system of the main body 10 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the main body 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 10 includes a processor 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, an NVM 34, a terminal communication unit 35, an external communication unit 36, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a printing unit 14, a drawer 15, and the like. The processor 31, the ROM 32, the RAM 33, the NVM 34, the terminal communication unit 35, the external communication unit 36, the display unit 12, the operation unit 13, the printing unit 14 and the drawer 15 are mutually connected via a data bus or the like.

  The display unit 12, the operation unit 13, the printing unit 14, and the drawer 15 are as described above.

  The processor 31 (control unit) has a function of controlling the overall operation of the main body 10. The processor 31 may include an internal cache, various interfaces, and the like. The processor 31 implements various processes by executing programs stored in advance by the internal memory, the ROM 32 or the NVM 34.

  Note that some of the various functions implemented by the processor 31 executing a program may be implemented by a hardware circuit. In this case, the processor 31 controls the function executed by the hardware circuit.

  The ROM 32 is a non-volatile memory in which control programs and control data are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 32 are incorporated in advance according to the specification of the main body 10. The ROM 32 stores, for example, a program (for example, a BIOS) for controlling the circuit board of the main body 10 or the like.

  The RAM 33 is a volatile memory. The RAM 33 temporarily stores data and the like being processed by the processor 31. The RAM 33 stores various application programs based on an instruction from the processor 31. In addition, the RAM 33 may store data necessary for executing the application program, an execution result of the application program, and the like.

  The NVM 34 is a non-volatile memory capable of writing and rewriting data. The NVM 34 is configured by, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), an EEPROM (registered trademark), a flash memory, or the like. The NVM 34 stores control programs, applications, various data, and the like in accordance with the operation application of the POS terminal 1.

The NVM 34 also stores a PLU (Price Look Up) file.
The PLU file stores product prices and the like. For example, in the PLU file, product information for specifying a product is stored in association with the product name and price of the product.

  The terminal communication unit 35 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the settlement terminal 20. The terminal communication unit 35 supports, for example, a USB connection. The terminal communication unit 35 may support LAN connection. Also, the terminal communication unit 35 may support its own standard. The standard supported by the terminal communication unit 35 is not limited to a specific configuration. The terminal communication unit 35 connects to the settlement terminal 20 via the cable 30.

  The external communication unit 36 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device through an external network. For example, the external communication unit 36 is an interface for connecting to the Internet. The external communication unit 36 is, for example, an interface that supports LAN connection. The external communication unit 36 connects to a credit server or the like for settling a product with credit card information.

  In addition, the main body 10 may further be equipped with the structure as needed other than the structure as FIG. 1 thru | or 3, or a specific structure may be excluded from the main body 10. FIG.

Next, the settlement terminal 20 will be described.
The settlement terminal 20 settles the product using the credit card information. The settlement terminal 20 acquires payment information indicating the payment from the processor 31. The settlement terminal 20 also acquires credit card information from a credit card possessed by the user. The settlement terminal 20 performs a settlement process based on the payment information and the credit card information.

  Further, the settlement terminal 20 has acquired a predetermined security standard. For example, the settlement terminal 20 has acquired the PCI DSS standard.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the appearance of the settlement terminal 20. As shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the settlement terminal 20 includes a housing 21, a display unit 22, an operation unit 23, an IC reader 25, a magnetic reader 27, and the like.

  The housing 21 is a frame that forms the outer shape of the payment terminal 20. Here, the housing 21 is formed in a rectangular shape. The housing 21 is made of, for example, a resin. The display unit 22 and the operation unit 23 are formed in the housing 21. Further, an opening 24 and a groove 26 (first groove) are formed in the housing 21. Further, the case 21 stores the IC reader 25 and the magnetic reader 27.

The display unit 22, the operation unit 23 and the groove 26 are formed on the same surface of the housing 21.
The display unit 22 displays various information under the control of the processor 41 described later. The display unit 22 is installed above the housing 21. For example, the display unit 22 is configured of a liquid crystal monitor.

  The operation unit 23 receives input of various operations from the operator. The operation unit 23 transmits a signal indicating the received operation to the processor 41. The operation unit 23 is formed below the housing 21. For example, the operation unit 23 includes a keyboard, a ten key, and the like.

  The opening 24 is formed on a predetermined surface of the housing 21. The opening 24 has a shape extending in one direction. The opening 24 is formed so that the IC card 4 can be inserted. The opening 24 leads to the IC reader 25. That is, the IC reader 25 can read the IC chip 4 a of the IC card 4 inserted into the opening 24.

  The IC reader 25 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the IC chip 4 a of the IC card 4. The IC reader 25 is configured by an interface corresponding to the communication system of the IC chip 4a. The IC reader 25 contacts and exchanges data with the IC chip 4a.

For example, the IC reader 25 is configured by a contact portion for physically and electrically connecting with the contact portion of the IC chip 4 a of the IC card 4.
The IC reader 25 may be an interface for transmitting and receiving data without contact with the IC chip 4a.

  Here, the IC card 4 stores credit card information of the user. The IC card 4 has a card-like main body formed of plastic or the like. The IC card 4 includes an IC chip 4a that stores credit card information in the main body. The IC chip 4 a includes a contact portion or the like in contact with the IC reader 25. The IC chip 4 a performs various operations in response to a command from the IC reader 25.

  The groove 26 is formed from one side of the housing 21 to a side opposite to the one side. The groove 26 is formed at the right end of the housing 21. The grooves 26 are formed in a straight line.

  Inside the groove 26, a magnetic reader 27 is formed. That is, the magnetic reader 27 can read the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 3 when the magnetic card 3 is passed through the groove 26 by the operator.

  The magnetic reader 27 (reading unit) reads data from the magnetic card 3. That is, the magnetic reader 27 reads data from the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 3. The magnetic reader 27 is composed of a contact portion or the like that reads data by contacting the magnetic stripe.

  The grooves 26 have a depth such that the magnetic reader 27 can read the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 3. For example, the groove 26 has a depth about one third of the short side of the magnetic card 3.

  Here, the magnetic card 3 stores credit card information of the user. That is, the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 3 stores the user's credit card information.

Next, a control system of the settlement terminal 20 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the settlement terminal 20. As shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the payment terminal 20 includes a processor 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an NVM 44, a terminal communication unit 45, an external communication unit 46, a display unit 22, an operation unit 23, an IC reader 25, a magnetic reader 27, and the like. The processor 41, the ROM 42, the RAM 43, the NVM 44, the terminal communication unit 45, the external communication unit 46, the display unit 22, the operation unit 23, the IC reader 25 and the magnetic reader 27 are mutually connected via a data bus or the like.

  The display unit 22, the operation unit 23, the IC reader 25 and the magnetic reader 27 are as described above.

The processor 41 (control unit) has a function of controlling the operation of the entire payment terminal 20.
The ROM 42 is a non-volatile memory in which control programs and control data are stored in advance.
The RAM 33 is a volatile memory.
The NVM 34 is a non-volatile memory capable of writing and rewriting data.

  The terminal communication unit 45 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the main body 10. The terminal communication unit 45 supports, for example, a USB connection. The terminal communication unit 45 may support LAN connection. Also, the terminal communication unit 55 may support its own standard. The standard supported by the terminal communication unit 55 is not limited to a specific configuration. The terminal communication unit 45 is connected to the main body 10 via the cable 30.

  The external communication unit 46 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device through an external network. For example, the external communication unit 46 is an interface for connecting to the Internet. The external communication unit 46 is, for example, an interface that supports LAN connection. The external communication unit 46 connects to a credit server or the like for settling a product with credit card information. The external communication unit 46 may be connected to a cable passing through the inside of the housing 11. The external communication unit 46 may be connected to a cable outside the housing 11. The external communication unit 46 may be connected to a router or the like wirelessly.

  The settlement terminal 20 may receive power supply via the cable 30. Moreover, the payment terminal 20 may receive the supply of power via another cable.

  Further, the settlement terminal 20 may further include a configuration according to need in addition to the configuration as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the settlement terminal 20.

Next, the engaging portion 16 and the groove 17 will be described.
The engagement portion 16 is formed such that the settlement terminal 20 is engaged. That is, the engagement portion 16 has a shape corresponding to the case 21 of the payment terminal 20. Here, the engaging portion 16 is formed in a rectangular shape that matches the housing 21.

  Further, in the engagement portion 16, the display portion 22, the operation portion 23, the opening 24 and the groove 26 of the settlement terminal 20 are formed accessible from the outside. That is, as for the engaging part 16, the payment terminal 20 is engaged in the state by which the upper surface and front surface of the payment terminal 20 were open | released.

  Moreover, as for the engaging part 16, the payment terminal 20 is engaged so that removal is possible. For example, the engagement portion 16 exposes the top and side surfaces. The settlement terminal 20 is inserted into and fixed to the engaging portion 16 from the top or the side with respect to the housing 11.

  The groove 17 is formed to be continuous with the groove 26 of the payment terminal 20. That is, when the settlement terminal 20 is fixed to the engaging portion 16, the groove 17 is formed to be continuous with the groove 26 in a straight line. Further, when the settlement terminal 20 is fixed to the engaging portion 16, the bottom surface of the groove 17 is continuous with the bottom surface of the groove 26.

  The groove 17 is composed of a groove 17a (third groove) and a groove 17b (fourth groove). The groove 17 a is formed on the back side of the payment terminal 20. That is, the groove 17 a is connected to one end of the groove 26. Further, the groove 17 b is formed on the front side of the payment terminal 20. That is, the groove 17 b is connected to the other end of the groove 26.

  Next, functions implemented by the main unit 10 will be described. The functions realized by the main body 10 are realized by the processor 31 executing a program stored in the NVM 34 or the like.

First, the processor 31 has a function of determining the payment to be received from the user.
For example, the processor 31 reads product information (for example, a barcode) indicating a product purchased by the user using a scanner or the like. When the product information is read, the processor 31 generates a purchase list indicating the products purchased by the user, and stores the product information in the purchase list. When the product information is stored in the purchase list, the processor 31 refers to the PLU file to acquire the price linked to the product information. When the payment is obtained, the processor 31 stores the payment in the purchase list in association with the product information.

  In addition, when the product information is read from a plurality of products, the processor 31 obtains the price associated with each product information, and stores the product information and each price in the purchase list in association with each other.

After storing the charge, the processor 31 adds the charges stored in the purchase list. When the charges are summed up, the processor 31 determines the summed price as a fee to be collected from the user.
Also, the processor 31 may receive an input of a payment through the operation unit 13. Also, the processor 31 may acquire information indicating an amount collected from the user from the external device.

The processor 31 also has a function of transmitting payment information indicating the determined payment to the payment terminal 20.
For example, the processor 31 receives, from the operator via the operation unit 13, an input of an operation instructing to make a payment with a credit card. When the operation is received, the processor 31 transmits, via the terminal communication unit 35, payment information indicating the determined payment to the settlement terminal 20.

The processor 31 also has a function of printing an image of a sheet based on print data from the payment terminal 20.
For example, the processor 31 receives print data from the settlement terminal 20 through the terminal communication unit 35. When the print data is received, the processor 31 uses the printing unit 14 to print an image of a sheet based on the print data. For example, the print data includes credit card information (or a part of the credit card information), the settled payment, the settled date, and the like. For example, the processor 31 prints a receipt for payment processing based on the print data. In addition, the processor 31 may add a product name or the like of a product purchased by the user and print it on a receipt.

  Next, functions implemented by the payment terminal 20 will be described. The function realized by the payment terminal 20 is realized by the processor 41 executing a program stored in the NVM 44 or the like.

First, the processor 41 has a function of receiving from the main body 10 payment information indicating the payment to be received from the user.
The processor 41 receives, from the main body 10 through the terminal communication unit 45, payment information indicating the payment received from the user.

The processor 41 also has a function of acquiring credit card information from a credit card.
The processor 41 acquires credit card information from the magnetic card 3 or the IC card 4 possessed by the user. Credit card information is information necessary for credit card payment. For example, credit card information is composed of a credit card number and the like.

  When acquiring credit card information from the magnetic card 3, the processor 41 reads the credit card information from the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 3 through the magnetic reader 27.

  When the settlement terminal 20 is fixed to the engaging portion 16, the operator sets the magnetic card 3 received from the user in the groove 17a and passes it through the groove 26 and the groove 17b. The processor 41 reads credit card information through the magnetic reader 27 when the magnetic card 3 passes through the groove 26.

  In addition, when the settlement terminal 20 is removed from the engagement portion 16, the operator or the user passes the magnetic card 3 through the groove 26. The processor 41 reads credit card information through the magnetic reader 27.

  When acquiring credit card information from the IC card 4, the processor 41 reads the credit card information from the IC chip 4 a of the IC card 4 through the IC reader 25.

  When the settlement terminal 20 is fixed to the engagement portion 16, the operator inserts the IC card 4 received from the user into the opening 24. Upon detecting that the IC card 4 is inserted into the opening 24, the processor 41 receives an input of a PIN. For example, the operator removes payment terminal 20 from engagement unit 16 and delivers it to the user. The user inputs a PIN into the operation unit 23 of the payment terminal 20.

When the input of the PIN is received, the processor 41 acquires credit card information from the IC chip 4a using the PIN through the IC reader 25.
The settlement terminal 20 may be removed from the engagement portion 16 from the beginning. In this case, the user may insert the IC card 4 into the opening 24.

Further, the processor 41 has a function of performing payment processing using credit card information (payment means).
The processor 41 generates a settlement request for receiving the payment based on the received payment information and the acquired credit card information. For example, the payment request includes payment information and credit card information.

The processor 41 transmits the settlement request to the credit server through the external communication unit 46.
The processor 41 may transmit a settlement request to the credit server through the main body 10. For example, the processor 41 transmits a settlement request to the main body 10 through the terminal communication unit 45. The processor 31 transmits the settlement request received from the settlement terminal 20 to the credit server through the external communication unit 36.

Further, the processor 41 has a function of transmitting print data regarding payment to the main body 10.
For example, the processor 41 generates print data regarding payment based on the payment made and the credit card information. For example, as described above, the print data includes credit card information (or a part of the credit card information), the settled payment, the settled date, and the like. The configuration of print data is not limited to a specific configuration.

  When the print data is generated, the processor 41 transmits the generated print data to the main body 10 through the terminal communication unit 35.

Next, an operation example of the POS terminal 1 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the POS terminal 1. In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the ACTs 11 to 16 are executed by the processor 31 of the main body 10. The ACTs 21 to 25 are executed by the processor 41 of the payment terminal 20.

  Here, it is assumed that the user purchases a predetermined product using a credit card. The operator uses the POS terminal 1 to settle the product.

  First, the processor 31 reads product information of a product purchased by the user (ACT 11). After reading the product information, the processor 31 refers to the PLU file to determine the charge to be collected from the user (ACT 12). After determining the price of the product, the processor 31 receives, through the operation unit 13, an input of an operation instructing payment with a credit card (ACT 13).

  When receiving the input of the operation, the processor 31 transmits, via the terminal communication unit 35, payment information indicating the determined payment to the settlement terminal 20 (ACT 14).

  The processor 41 of the settlement terminal 20 receives the payment information through the terminal communication unit 45 (ACT 21). When the payment information is received, the processor 41 acquires credit card information from the IC card 4 or the magnetic card 3 through the IC reader 25 or the magnetic reader 27 (ACT 22). When the input of the PIN is required, the processor 41 receives the input of the PIN through the operation unit 23.

  When the credit card information is acquired, the processor 41 settles the product using the payment information and the credit card information (ACT 23). When the product is settled, the processor 41 generates print data regarding the settlement (ACT 24). When print data is generated, the processor 41 transmits the generated print data to the main body 10 through the terminal communication unit 45 (ACT 25). After transmitting the print data, the processor 41 ends the operation.

  The processor 31 receives the print data through the terminal communication unit 35 (ACT 15). When the print data is received, the processor 31 uses the printing unit 14 to print an image on a sheet based on the print data (ACT 16). After printing the image on the sheet, the processor 31 ends the operation.

  The settlement terminal 20 may be connected to the main unit 10 by radio. In this case, the settlement terminal 20 incorporates a battery. In addition, the main body 10 may be provided with a terminal for charging the battery in the engagement portion 16. When the settlement terminal 20 is engaged with the engagement portion 16, the battery of the settlement terminal 20 may be connected to the terminal and charged.

  Further, the payment terminal 20 may read a point card or the like. For example, the settlement terminal 20 may transmit data read from the point card to the main body 10. Further, the settlement terminal 20 may write predetermined data in the point card based on a command from the main body 10.

  The POS terminal configured as described above includes a settlement terminal that has acquired a security standard. The POS terminal performs settlement with a credit card using the settlement terminal. As a result, even if the POS terminal does not acquire the security standard, it can have the same security as in the case where the POS terminal itself acquires the security standard.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... POS terminal, 3 ... Magnetic card, 4 ... IC card, 4a ... IC chip, 10 ... Main body, 11 ... Casing, 12 ... Display part, 13 ... Operation part, 14 ... Printing part, 15 ... Drawer, 16 ... Engaging part, 17: groove, 17a: groove, 17b: groove, 20: settlement terminal, 21: housing, 22: display part, 23: operation part, 24: opening, 25: IC reader, 26: groove, Reference Signs List 27 magnetic reader 30 cable 31 processor 32 ROM 33 RAM 34 NVM 35 terminal communication unit 36 external communication unit 41 processor 42 ROM 43 RAM 44 ... NVM, 45 ... terminal communication unit, 46 ... external communication unit, 55 ... terminal communication unit.

Claims (5)

And
An acquisition unit for acquiring a price,
A payment terminal having a first groove and performing payment using a card-like medium, and a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data;
A control unit that transmits the payment to the settlement terminal through the communication unit and performs settlement;
When the settlement terminal is placed on the housing, a second groove continuous with the first groove;
A commodity data processing apparatus comprising: The second groove is composed of a third groove connected to one end of the first groove and a fourth groove connected to the other end of the first groove.
The commodity data processing apparatus according to claim 1. It has a printing unit that prints an image,
The control unit
Receiving print data relating to settlement from the settlement terminal through the communication unit;
Printing an image based on the print data on a sheet using the printing unit;
The commodity data processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The housing is formed with an engaging portion with which the payment terminal is engaged.
The goods data processing device according to any one of claims 1 or 3. And
A first groove provided in the housing;
A reading unit for reading information of a card-like medium provided inside the first groove;
A settlement unit that settles a price received based on the information read by the reading unit;
When the housing is placed on an external device having a second groove, the first groove is disposed continuously with the second groove,
Payment terminal.