JP2020074218A - Registration machine and accounting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce a time from the start of registration processing to the completion of accounting processing.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, a commodity sales data processing device includes a commodity registration machine and an accounting machine. The commodity registration machine includes generation means, determination means and recording means. The generation means generates registration information for performing accounting processing for a commodity to be purchased by a shopper. The determination means, before completion of the generation of the registration information for all commodities to be purchased by the shopper, determines identification information for purchasing of the commodity by the shopper. The recording means allows storage of the registration information and the identification information in association with each other. The accounting means includes reading means, accounting processing means and receiving means. The reading means reads the identification information. The accounting processing means executes accounting processing according to an operation of the shopper when the identification information is read by the reading means. The receiving means receives the registration information associated with the identification information read by the reading means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments of the present invention relate to a program for operating a registration machine and an accounting machine that form a product sales data processing device.

  2. Description of the Related Art A semi-self type checkout system is known in which different processes such as purchase registration and settlement in a supermarket are performed by different product registration machines and accounting machines. In the checkout system, an employee (checker) operates the product registration machine, and each shopper operates the accounting machine.

  In the checkout system, the registration information about the product registered in the product registration machine is transferred from the product registration machine to the accounting machine. When the shopper completes the registration process in the commodity registration machine, the shopper moves to the accounting machine and performs an accounting operation for paying the commodity price.

  In the semi-self type checkout system, the employee (checker) scans the product (product registration operation), and the shopper performs the accounting operation to pay the product price, thereby sharing the work for checkout. ing. As a result, it is possible to reduce the waiting time for cashiers and reduce the burden on employees.

  Usually, when a shopper performs accounting operation by himself / herself, the time required for the accounting process tends to be longer than the time required for the registration process. For example, a shopper may spend a lot of time when taking out coins or banknotes as commodity prices from a wallet or performing coupon processing for receiving a commodity discount. For this reason, in the checkout system, a plurality of accounting machines are provided for one product registration machine so that the waiting time for accounting processing is not lengthened.

  However, even if a plurality of accounting machines are provided for one product registration machine, the shopper cannot start the accounting process in the accounting machine until the registration process is completed in the product registration machine. Therefore, until the accounting process is completed, a total amount of time required for the registration process and the accounting process is required.

JP-A-1-173292 JP-A-2-184995 Japanese Patent No. 5601159

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a program capable of shortening the time from the start of the registration process to the completion of the accounting process.

  According to the embodiment, the program includes a registration machine having a computer including an input unit, a storage unit, and a transmission unit, and an accounting machine that pays for a product purchased by the shopper registered by the registration machine. In the commodity sales data processing device, the computer is caused to function as a generation unit, an issuing unit, a storage unit, and a transmission unit. The generation unit generates registration information for accounting processing based on the information of the product purchased by the shopper, which is input by the input unit. The issuing means issues the identification information for the registration information and causes the accounting machine to acquire it, before the generation of the registration information for all the products purchased by the shopper is completed. The storage unit stores the registration information generated by the generation unit and the identification information issued by the issuing unit in the storage unit. The transmission unit causes the transmission unit to transmit the registration information associated with the identification information stored in the storage unit to the accounting machine.

The top view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the goods sales data processing device in the checkout system of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the checkout system (commodity sales data processing system) in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the goods registration machine in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the accounting machine in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the goods registration machine in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the accounting machine in this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the time required for registration processing and accounting processing in the product sales data processing device of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The product sales data processing system of this embodiment is realized as a checkout system installed in a store such as a supermarket. The checkout system (product sales data processing system) includes at least one product registration machine, a plurality of accounting machines, and a store computer (store server) connected to the product registration machine and the accounting machine via a network. Including. The product registration machine and the accounting machine constitute a product sales data processing device.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an arrangement example of a product sales data processing device (a product registration machine, an accounting machine) in the checkout system of this embodiment. FIG. 1 shows an example in which one product registration machine 10 (commodity registration cash register) and two accounting machines 12 (12-1, 12-2) (accounting cash register) are provided.

  The product registration machine 10 is a device for registering information of a product that the shopper 4 (4-1) intends to purchase and generating registration information. In the product registration machine 10, an employee called a checker 2 performs a product registration operation. The commodity registration machine 10 can also be provided with a function of performing the same accounting process as the accounting machine 12 by operating the checker 2 based on the registration information.

  The accounting machine 12 is an apparatus for receiving the registration information generated by the commodity registration machine 10 and performing an accounting process based on the registration information. The accounting machine 12A is operated by the shopper 4 (4-2, 4-3). The checkout machine 12 may be operated by the checker 2.

  The commodity registration machine 10 is attached to the cash register 5. The cash register 5 has, for example, an L-shaped top plate. The checker 2, when the shopping cart 7 in which the shopper 4-1 has put a product in it is placed on the cash register 5, scans the product in the shopping cart 7 (reads information on the product).

  In the product sales data processing device according to this embodiment, the shopper 4-1 can move to the accounting machine 12 and start the accounting process before the registration process by the product registration machine 10 is completed. Therefore, the checker 2 puts the shopping cart 7 whose registration processing has been completed near the checkout machine 12 of the cash register 5, and the shoppers 4-2 and 4-3 who moved to the checkout machine 12 can easily pick up the shopping cart 7. To do so.

  The accounting machine 12 is attached to, for example, a bagging table 6 arranged near the cash register table 5 to which the commodity registration machine 10 is attached. FIG. 1 shows an example in which two accounting machines 12-1 and 12-2 are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 1, by arranging the accounting machines 12-1 and 12-2 near the commodity registration machine 10, the checker 2 can check the accounting machines 12-1 and 12-2 if there is work margin. The states of the shoppers 4-2 and 4-3 operating the can be confirmed.

  Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which two transaction machines 12-1 and 12-2 are arranged for one product registration machine 10, three transaction machines are provided for one product registration machine 10. More than one accounting machine 12 may be arranged. Further, the combination of the product registration machine 10 and the accounting machine 12 may be unspecified. In other words, the registration information generated by each of the plurality of product registration machines 10 may be processed by any of the plurality of payment machines 12.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the checkout system (product sales data processing system) according to this embodiment.
In the example shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (m) product registration machines 10-1, ..., 10-m and a plurality (n) of accounting machines 12-1, 12-n are provided. Shows. The commodity registration machines 10-1, ..., 10-m, the accounting machines 12-1, 12-n, and the store computer (server) 14 are connected to each other via a network 16 such as a LAN (Local Area Network), and are mutually connected. Data can be sent and received.

  The store computer 14 manages all the commodity registration machines 10 and the accounting machines 1 included in the checkout system. The store computer 14 receives the registration information generated by the merchandise registration machine 10 (10-1, ..., 10-m) and executes the accounting process. The accounting machine 12 (12-1, ..., 12-n2). Send to any of.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the product registration machine 10 (10-1, ..., 10-m) according to this embodiment.
The commodity registration machine 10 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 20, a ROM (read-only memory) 21, a RAM (random-access memory) 22, a hard disk drive (HDD) 23, and an I / F (interface). The unit 24, the scanner 25, the keyboard 26, the touch panel 27, the communication unit 28, the printer 29, and the card reader / writer 30 are included.

  The CPU 20 controls each unit to realize various operations as the product registration machine 10 based on the operating system, middleware, and application programs recorded in the ROM 21 and the RAM 22.

  The ROM 21 and the RAM 22 store various programs executed by the CPU 20, as well as data referred to when the CPU 20 performs various processes. When the process of registering product information is executed in the RAM 22, the transaction ID (details will be described later) issued for the purchase (transaction) of the product by the shopper 4 and the information read from each product. A registration information list is recorded which is associated with registration information based on.

  The program executed by the CPU 20 includes a process of inputting product information (product code, etc.), a process of generating registration information used for accounting processing according to product information, one transaction (usually one shopper). 4) to execute processing for determining identification information (transaction ID) for identifying (purchase of merchandise by 4), accounting processing based on registration information, processing for transmitting registration information to the store computer 14 for recording, and the like. The control program of is included.

  The HDD 23 corresponds to the auxiliary recording part of the computer. The HDD 23 stores data used by the CPU 20 in performing various processes, or data generated by the process in the CPU 20. In place of the HDD 23, for example, SSD (solid state drive) or the like can be used.

  The I / F (interface) unit 24 transmits data exchanged among the CPU 20, ROM 21, RAM 22, HDD 23, scanner 25, communication unit 28, touch panel 27, printer 29, and card reader / writer 30. As the I / F unit 24, for example, a well-known unit including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits for connecting these buses and each unit can be used.

  The scanner 25 reads product information by optical scanning and inputs a product code unique to the product. The scanner 25 may be a fixed type or a handy type two-dimensional code scanner, or may be a type that identifies an item for sale by using an image recognition technique from an image obtained by photographing the item for sale. Further, the scanner 25 may be provided with only one type, or may be provided with a plurality of types.

  The keyboard 26 is provided with numeric keys for inputting an amount of money, calculation keys for executing calculations such as subtotal and total, keys for inputting various commands, product keys to which a plurality of products can be assigned, and the like. , Output the command according to the operation for each key.

  The touch panel 27 includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device displays an arbitrary screen such as a GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen. For example, the display device displays a list of registration information (product name, price, etc.) about products registered for purchase, a subtotal price, various menus, buttons for inputting commands, and the like. A known device such as a color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) can be used as the display device. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 20. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor.

  The communication unit 28 communicates with the store computer 14 and the accounting machine 12 via the LAN 13.

  The printer 29 is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues a receipt by printing various character strings, images, code patterns (two-dimensional code, etc.) on receipt paper.

  The card reader / writer 30 reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the card. The card may include a payment card such as a credit card, a debit card, an electronic money card, and a prepaid card, as well as various cards such as a members card and a point card that record information related to accounting processing. The card reader / writer 30 may be a magnetic type device, a contact type device, or a non-contact type device, and may include a plurality of types of devices.

  The product registration machine 10 may be provided with a display (for example, LCD) for providing various information to the shopper 4.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the accounting machine 12 (12-1, ..., 12-n) in this embodiment.
The accounting machine 12 includes a CPU 40, a ROM 41, a RAM 42, an HDD 43, an I / F (interface) unit 44, a scanner 45, a touch panel 46, a change dispenser 47, a communication unit 48, a printer 49, and a card reader / writer 50.

  The CPU 40 controls each unit to realize various operations as the accounting machine 12 based on the operating system, middleware and application programs recorded in the ROM 41 and the RAM 42.

  The ROM 41 and the RAM 42 store various programs and data to be referred to when the CPU 40 performs various processes.

  The programs executed by the CPU 40 include control programs for executing various processes. The various processing includes, for example, accounting processing by receiving registration information generated by the registration processing in the commodity registration machine 10 and operating the shopper 4 based on this registration information. The accounting process in the present embodiment can be started before the registration process in the product registration machine 10 is completed.

  The HDD 43 corresponds to the auxiliary recording part of the computer. The HDD 43 stores data used by the CPU 40 for performing various processes, or data generated by the process of the CPU 40. It should be noted that SSD or the like may be used instead of the HDD 43.

  The I / F (interface) unit 44 transmits data exchanged among the CPU 40, the ROM 41, the RAM 42, the HDD 43, the scanner 45, the touch panel 46, the change dispenser 47, the communication unit 48, the printer 49, and the card reader / writer 50. As the I / F (interface) unit 44, a well-known unit including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits that connect these buses to each unit can be used.

  The scanner 45 reads information by optical scanning and inputs a code. For example, the scanner 45 is used to read a receipt code (for example, a two-dimensional code) printed by the printer 29 of the product registration machine 10. On the receipt, a code issued by the product registration machine 10 and showing identification information (transaction ID) for identifying one transaction (one shopper) is printed. The scanner 25 may be a fixed type or a handy type two-dimensional code scanner, or may be a type that identifies an item for sale by using an image recognition technique from an image obtained by photographing the item for sale. Further, the scanner 25 may be provided with only one type, or may be provided with a plurality of types.

  The touch panel 46 includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device displays an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. For example, the display device displays a list of registration information (product name, price, etc.) about products registered for purchase, a subtotal price, various menus, buttons for inputting commands, and the like. A known device such as a color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) can be used as the display device. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 40. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor.

  The change dispenser 47 receives coins and banknotes to be inserted. The change machine 47 also discharges coins and banknotes to be changed.

  The communication unit 48 communicates with the store computer 14 and the product registration machine 10 via the LAN 13.

  The printer 49 is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues a receipt or the like by printing various character strings or images on the receipt paper.

  The card reader / writer 50 reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the card. The card may include a payment card such as a credit card, a debit card, an electronic money card, and a prepaid card, as well as various cards such as a members card or a point card for recording information related to accounting. The card reader / writer 50 may be a magnetic type, a contact type, or a non-contact type device, or may include a plurality of types of devices.

Further, the accounting machine 12 may be provided with a human sensor or the like that can detect that the shopper 4 is approaching.
Next, the operation of the product sales data processing system in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the product registration machine 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the accounting machine 12 in the present embodiment.

First, the registration process in the product registration machine 10 will be described (FIG. 5).
When the shopping cart 7 is placed on the cash register 5 by the shopper 4, the checker 2 operates the product registration machine 10 to issue a transaction ID. For example, the checker 2 gives an instruction to issue a transaction ID by operating the keyboard 26 or the touch panel 27.

  The first method for issuing a transaction ID is to use a recording medium such as a member's card owned by the shopper 4, and the second method is to use the recording medium such as a member's card without using a recording medium. There is a method that 10 issues it independently.

  In the first method, the checker 2 deposits, for example, a member's card from the shopper 4, and reads the data recorded on the member's card by the card reader / writer 30, for example, the data indicating the unique member (member) number of the shopper 4. Let The CPU 20 determines the transaction ID based on the data (membership number) read by the card reader / writer 30. For example, the transaction ID may be the membership number itself or may be identification information generated so as to include the membership number. Furthermore, it is also possible to generate other identification information that can be uniquely determined according to a predetermined rule based on the membership number and use it as the transaction ID.

  In the case of using the first method, not only a medium on which data is electronically recorded such as a member's card but also a code such as a two-dimensional code representing a member number unique to the shopper 4 or characters is printed. The printed paper medium can be used. When using a paper medium, the commodity registration machine 10 optically reads a code or a character with the scanner 25.

  When the CPU 20 determines the transaction ID for the shopper 4 (transaction) based on the data read from the members card by the first method, the CPU 20 issues this transaction ID (ActA1). That is, the CPU 20 records the transaction ID in association with the registration information in the registration information list, and displays the transaction ID and a screen for notifying the checker 2 that the transaction ID has been issued on the touch panel 27.

  In the first method, the shopper 4 causes the accounting machine 12 to read a medium such as a member's card used for issuing the transaction ID, thereby accounting for registration information generated by the registration process of the product registration machine 10. Can start.

  In the first method, by using an existing card such as a member's card, consumption of receipt paper can be suppressed, and the shopper 4 can be encouraged to use the member's card for accounting. In addition, in the first method, not only a member's card but a card capable of writing (recording) data can be used. When using this type of card, the CPU 20 records data indicating the transaction ID on the card.

  On the other hand, the second method can be used for the shopper 4 who does not own a member's card or the like. In the second method, the checker 2 operates the keyboard 26 or the touch panel 27 to instruct to issue a transaction ID that does not use a members card or the like.

  The CPU 20 determines the transaction ID unique to the current transaction in response to the instruction from the operation of the checker 2. In this case, the CPU 20 generates the transaction ID according to an algorithm that prevents the transaction ID from being duplicated with the transaction ID issued by another product registration machine 10.

  When the CPU 20 determines the transaction ID for the shopper 4 (transaction) by the second method, it issues this transaction ID (ActA1). That is, the CPU 20 records the transaction ID in association with the registration information in the registration information list, generates a two-dimensional code representing the transaction ID, and causes the printer 29 to print out the receipt paper. Further, the CPU 20 causes the touch panel 27 to display a transaction ID and a screen for notifying the checker 2 that the transaction ID has been issued.

  In the second method, the shopper 4 causes the accounting machine 12 to read the receipt on which the two-dimensional code representing the transaction ID is printed, thereby accounting for the registration information generated by the registration process of the product registration machine 10. Can start. In addition to printing the two-dimensional code on the receipt paper, characters such as numbers, symbols, or patterns may be printed as the information indicating the transaction ID.

  According to the second method, even a shopper 4 who does not own a member's card or the like can use the product sales data processing device.

  In each of the first method and the second method described above, the transaction ID is issued according to the operation of the checker 2, but the transaction ID may be issued by the operation of the shopper 4. In this case, the merchandise registration machine 10 is provided with a touch panel or a keyboard for receiving the operation of the shopper 4, and a card reader / writer capable of reading a card such as a member's card by the operation of the shopper 4.

  In this case, when the shopper 4 puts the shopping cart 7 on the cash register 5 to start the registration process by the checker 2, and then performs the accounting process by his / her own operation in the accounting machine 12, the touch panel or keyboard is used. The operation is performed or the data is read by the card reader / writer. As a result, the CPU 20 executes the process for issuing the transaction ID in the same manner as described above.

  In this way, the shopper 4 can choose to perform the transaction processing by the transaction machine 12 by his / her own operation, so that the checker 2 issues the transaction ID for the product in the shopping cart 7 placed on the cash register 5. It is possible to immediately start the scanning operation for the registration process without performing the operation. Therefore, the time required for the registration process can be shortened.

  In the product sales data processing device according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the transaction ID is issued by the product registration machine 10, the shopper 4 receives the transaction information before the registration processing by the product registration machine 10 is completed. You can move to and start accounting. Details of the accounting process will be described later (Fig. 6).

  After issuing the transaction ID, when the scanner 25 scans the product information (product code) by the scanner 2 (ActA2), the data relating to the product corresponding to the product code (product name, list price, other (Data) is received from the store computer 14 to generate registration information to be targeted for accounting processing.

  The CPU 20 adds registration information (a product name, an amount of money, etc.) and a subtotal amount of money related to the product registered as a purchase target to a list list displayed on the touch panel 27. Further, the CPU 20 transmits the registration information associated with the transaction ID to the store computer 14 and causes the store computer 14 to record the registration information (ActA3).

  The checker 2 repeatedly executes the scanning operation for each product to be purchased, which is put in the shopping basket 7, in the same manner as described above. The CPU 20 generates registration information for each product and sequentially transmits the registration information to the store computer 14.

  When the scan operation is completed for all the products, the checker 2 instructs the completion of the registration operation by the operation on the keyboard 26 or the touch panel 27 (for example, the operation on the closing key). When the check operation from the checker 2 is instructed to be completed (Yes in Act A4), the CPU 20 notifies the store computer 14 of the completion of the registration process and records the registration confirmation information.

  In the above description, the transaction ID is issued before starting the scan operation (reading operation of product information) for the product, but the transaction is performed after the scan operation is started (before the registration process is completed). It is also possible to issue an ID. For example, while omitting the process of ActA1 shown in FIG. 5 and executing the processes of ActA2 to A4, the CPU 20 operates the keyboard 26 or the touch panel 27 by the checker 2 or reads the member's card to identify the transaction ID. When the issuance is instructed, the transaction ID is issued in the same manner as described above, and the transaction ID is associated with the registration information and recorded in the store computer 14.

  For example, when there is no shopper 4 waiting in the order in the product registration machine 10, the checker 2 in the product registration machine 10 can complete the processing in a shorter time, which is a better service. Can be provided. Therefore, the checker 2 may start issuing the scan operation without issuing the transaction ID. At this time, after the scan operation is started, for example, when the shopper 4 requests the self-accounting process using the checkout machine 12, or when the number of shoppers 4 waiting in the order of the commodity registration machine 10 increases, the transaction is performed. Issue an ID. Thereby, the shopper 4 can move to the accounting machine 12 and start the accounting process before the registration process is completed.

Next, accounting processing in the accounting machine 12 will be described (FIG. 6).
When the transaction ID is issued by the merchandise registration machine 10, the shopper 4 moves to the accounting machine 12 and starts the operation for the accounting process before the registration process is completed. When the transaction ID is issued by the first method or the second method described above, the shopper 4 arbitrarily selects an empty accounting machine 12 which is not operated by another shopper 4. You can start accounting.

  When the transaction ID is issued by the first method, the shopper 4 uses the card reader / writer 50 to record the member card used for issuing the transaction ID, for example, the data recorded in the member's card, for example, unique to the shopper 4. Have the data showing the member number read. The CPU 40 determines the transaction ID based on the data (member number) read by the card reader / writer 50 (ActB1).

  When the transaction ID is determined, the CPU 40 transmits the transaction ID to the store computer 14 and reads out the registration information corresponding to the transaction ID (ActB2). If the registration information corresponding to the transaction ID is recorded in the store computer 14, the CPU 40 receives the corresponding registration information. Based on the registration information received from the store computer 14, the CPU 40 displays information (commodity name, price, subtotal price, etc.) on the products registered as purchase targets in the list list on the touch panel 46.

  Further, the CPU 40 confirms whether or not the registration confirmation information is set in the store computer 14. If the registration confirmation information is not set (if the registration process is not completed) (No in ActB3), the CPU 40 similarly repeatedly reads out the registration information from the store computer 14 (ActB2).

  Therefore, when the merchandise registration machine 10 reads the merchandise information by the scanning operation, the accounting machine 12 can immediately receive the registration information about the merchandise that has been scanned by the store computer 14. The touch panel 46 sequentially displays information about products in a list according to the registration information received from the store computer 14. Therefore, the shopper 4 can confirm the status of the registration processing in the product registration machine 10, that is, the registered products and the subtotal amount in real time.

  During this period, the shopper 4 can perform the operation for the accounting preparation processing necessary for the accounting processing. The CPU 40 executes the accounting preparation process according to the operation by the shopper 4 (Act B5).

  For example, when paying in cash, the shopper 4 can specify cash payment to the accounting machine 12, then take out coins or bills from the wallet and insert them from the change machine 47. Since information on registered merchandise is displayed in real time on the touch panel 46, the shopper 4 can predict the total amount and enter the amount required for payment in advance. In this case, the CPU 40 stores the coins and bills inserted into the change dispenser 47 and causes the change dispenser 47 to display the input amount and the like.

  In addition, when the subtotal amount of the registered merchandise exceeds the already deposited amount, the CPU 40 outputs a message prompting the shopper 4 to additionally deposit cash (display on the touch panel 46 or voice from a speaker not shown). Etc.) is also possible.

  Further, when the shopper 4 uses a payment card such as a credit card, a debit card, an electronic money card, or a prepaid card, after the card payment is designated to the accounting machine 12, the card used for the accounting process. Can be selected and inserted into the card reader / writer 50 in advance.

  Furthermore, the shopper 4 can process the coupon if he / she has a coupon that can receive a discount on the product. For example, when an input operation is required to receive a discount with a coupon, the shopper 4 can perform the input operation based on the information on the registered product displayed on the touch panel 46.

  In addition, in the accounting machine 12, before the registration processing in the product registration machine 10 is completed, the accounting preparation processing necessary for the accounting processing can be performed in advance. The content of the accounting preparation process described above is an example, and other processes can be executed.

  When it is confirmed that the registration confirmation information is set in the store computer 14 (the registration process is completed) (Yes in ActB3), the CPU 40 executes the settlement process (ActB4). That is, the CPU 40 executes settlement for the total amount of payment based on the registration information of all the products registered as purchase targets.

  For example, when cash payment is designated, the CPU 40 subtracts the total amount from the amount that has been input in advance and causes the change machine 47 to discharge the change. Further, when the payment by the payment card is designated, the CPU 40 executes the payment processing according to the card used for the total amount. In addition, when the coupon process is performed, the CPU 40 makes a payment with a predetermined discounted amount for the product to be discounted.

  If the accounting preparation process is not completed when the registration confirmation information is set (the registration process is completed), the CPU 40 executes the settlement process after the accounting preparation process is completed.

  When the payment process is completed in this way, the CPU 40 causes the printer 49 to print out a receipt and ends the accounting process for one transaction (one shopper 4).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the time required for registration processing and accounting processing in the product sales data processing device of this embodiment.

FIG. 7A shows a case where the accounting process is performed after waiting for the completion of the registration process in the product registration machine 10.
In FIG. 7A, the registration process (1) is executed in the product registration machine 10 for the first shopper 4, and after the registration process (1) is completed, the registration process (1) is executed in the accounting machine 1. The accounting process (1) for registered information is executed.

  For the next shopper 4, the registration process (2) is executed after the registration process (1) is completed in the product registration machine 10. Then, after the registration process (2) is completed, the accounting process (2) for the registration information registered by the registration process (2) is executed in the accounting machine 2.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the accounting process is performed after waiting for the completion of the registration process in the product registration machine 10, the total time required for each of the registration process and the accounting process is required until the accounting process is completed. It takes minutes.

FIG. 7B shows the time required for registration processing and accounting processing in the product sales data processing device according to this embodiment.
In FIG. 7B, the registration process (1) is executed in the product registration machine 10 for the first shopper 4, and the accounting process (1) is executed in parallel in the accounting machine 1. The accounting machine 1 can perform accounting preparation processing until the registration processing (1) is completed. Immediately after the registration process (1) is completed, the settlement process is executed to end the accounting process (1).

  For the next shopper 4, the registration process (2) is executed after the registration process (1) is completed in the product registration machine 10. Then, similarly, the accounting process (2) is executed in parallel with the registration process (2), and the accounting preparation process can be performed until the registration process (1) is completed. Immediately after the registration process (2) is completed, the settlement process is executed to end the accounting process (2).

  In this manner, in the product sales data processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the transaction ID is issued before the registration process in the product registration machine 10 is completed, so that the shopper 4 can perform the registration process in parallel with the registration process in the product registration machine 10. The accounting machine 12 can execute accounting processing (accounting preparation processing). Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time from the start of the registration process to the completion of the accounting process.

  In the above description, the transaction ID is issued by the product registration machine 10 and the transaction ID is read by the shopper 4 at the accounting machine 12, but the transaction ID reading operation by the shopper 4 is not necessary. Is also possible.

  In this case, the checker 2 that operates the product registration machine 10 selects the accounting machine 12 that has not been operated by the shopper 4 for accounting processing, and uses the number or the like attached to the accounting machine 12 as the shopper 4 Notify and encourage accounting. For example, the store computer 14 monitors the operating statuses of the plurality of accounting machines 12 and discriminates the accounting machines 12 that are not under accounting. The store computer 14 causes the touch panel 27 to display a button for selecting the accounting machine 12 that is not in the accounting process in the product registration machine 10. Basically, a button is displayed so that the accounting machine 12 installed near the place where the merchandise registration machine 10 is installed is preferentially selected.

  When one of the accounting machines 12 is selected by the operation of the checker 2, the merchandise registration machine 10 notifies the store computer 14 of the selected accounting machine 12. Further, the commodity registration machine 10 may generate a transaction ID and notify the store computer 14 of the transaction ID. As a result, the store computer 14 is notified of the registration information registered by the registration processing executed in the product registration machine 10 from the product registration machine 10 or the data indicating the product registration machine 10, for example. It is stored in association with the transaction ID.

  Further, the store computer 14 instructs the accounting machine 12 selected by the merchandise registration machine 10 to execute the accounting process. The accounting machine 12 instructed to execute the accounting process by the store computer 14 is in a waiting state for the accounting process. When the shopper 4 performs a predetermined operation on the touch panel 46, for example, the accounting machine 12 executes the accounting process (accounting preparation process) in parallel with the registration process in the product registration machine 10 in the same manner as described above. To do.

  Note that the accounting machine 12 not only performs the accounting process when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 46, but also performs the accounting process when, for example, a human sensor detects that the shopper 4 has moved nearby. You may make it start a process. When the shopper 4 is approaching, the checkout machine 12 notifies the shopper 4 by displaying a screen indicating that the shopper 4 is in the standby state for the accounting process on the touch panel 46. As a result, even when there are a plurality of checkout machines 12 in a vacant state, only the checkout machine 12 selected in the product registration machine 10 responds when the shopper 4 approaches, so that the shopper 4 can check The accounting machine 12 to be processed can be easily identified.

  Hereinafter, in the same manner as described above, the accounting machine 12 can receive the registration information registered in the commodity registration machine 10 via the store computer 14 and execute the accounting process.

  In the above description, it is assumed that the registration information about the product scanned by the product registration machine 10 is transmitted to the checkout machine 12 in real time via the store computer 14 to be sequentially displayed in the list. However, other methods can be used.

  For example, the merchandise registration machine 10 records the registration information of each merchandise generated by the scan operation, and collectively transmits the registration information to the store computer 14 when the registration processing is completed. The store computer 14 receives the registration information on all the products from the product registration machine 10, and then transmits the registration information on all the products to the accounting machine 12 in a lump. Based on the registration information received from the store computer 14, the checkout machine 12 collectively displays information about all products in a list.

  In this manner, the registration information about a plurality of products is collectively transmitted / received between the product registration machine 10, the store computer 14, and the accounting machine 12, whereby the traffic (data communication amount) of the network 16 can be reduced.

  In the above description, the registration information created by the product registration machine 10 is transmitted to the accounting machine 12 via the store computer 14, but the registration information created by the product registration machine 10 does not go through the store computer 14. The registration information in which the transaction ID is associated with 12 may be transmitted. Also, the registration confirmation information (notification of completion of registration processing) can be directly transmitted from the product registration machine 10 to the accounting machine 12.

  When the transaction ID is not issued, the merchandise registration machine 10 notifies the accounting machine 12 selected by the operation of the checker 2 that the accounting process is executed before the registration process is completed. To do. Thereby, the accounting machine 12 can start the accounting preparation process in the same manner as described above before the registration process is completed.

  Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the scope equivalent thereto.

  10 (10-1, ..., 10-m) ... Merchandise registration machine, 12 (12-1, 12-n) ... Accounting machine, 14 ... Store computer, 16 ... Network, 20, 40 ... CPU, 21, 41 ... ROM, 22, 42 ... RAM, 23, 43 ... Hard disk device (HDD), 24, 44 ... I / F (interface) unit, 25, 45 ... Scanner, 26 ... Keyboard, 27, 46 ... Touch panel, 28, 48 ... Communication unit, 29, 49 ... Printer, 30, 50 ... Card reader / writer, 47 ... Change machine.

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a registration machine and an accounting machine that constitute a product sales data processing device.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a registration machine and an accounting machine that can shorten the time from the start of the registration processing to the completion of the accounting processing.

According to an embodiment, the accounting machine includes a generator, and issuing means, and transmitting means. The generation unit generates registration information for accounting processing based on the information of the product purchased by the shopper, which is input by the input unit . The issuing means issues the identification information for the registration information before the generation of the registration information for all the products purchased by the shopper is completed, and causes the accounting machine that pays the products purchased by the shopper to acquire it. .. Transmitting means, said registration information associated with the identification information, is transmitted to the accounting machine.

Claims (5)

In a product sales data processing device comprising a registration machine having a computer including an input unit, a storage unit, and a transmission unit, and an accounting machine for paying for a product purchased by a shopper registered by the registration machine,
The computer,
Generating means for generating registration information for accounting processing based on the information of the product purchased by the shopper input in the input section;
Before the generation of the registration information for all the products that the shopper purchases is completed, issuing means for issuing the identification information for the registration information and causing the accounting machine to acquire it,
A storage unit that stores the registration information generated by the generation unit and the identification information issued by the issuing unit in the storage unit;
A program for causing the registration information stored in the storage unit and associated with the identification information to function as a transmission unit that causes the transmission unit to transmit the registration information to the accounting machine.   The program according to claim 1, wherein the issuing unit issues the identification information based on the data read from the recording medium. A registration machine for generating registration information for performing accounting processing based on information of a product purchased by a shopper and identification information corresponding to the registration information, and an accounting machine having a computer including an information acquisition unit and a reception unit. In the product sales data processing device equipped with,
The computer,
Acquisition means for acquiring the identification information in the information acquisition unit before the generation of the registration information for all the products that the shopper is going to purchase is completed,
Accounting processing means for executing accounting processing based on registration information when the identification information is read by the acquisition means;
A program for causing the reception unit to receive the registration information associated with the identification information read by the acquisition unit.   The program according to claim 3, wherein the receiving unit receives the registration information every time the registration information is generated for each product in the registration machine.   The accounting means ends the accounting process according to the operation of the shopper at the time when the registration machine notifies that the generation of the registration information for all the products the shopper intends to purchase is completed. 4. If so, payment is executed for registration information for all products, and if the accounting processing according to the operation of the shopper is not completed, payment is executed for registration information for all products after completion. The listed program.