JP2020126525A - Code processing device and code processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable a register with a limited storage capacity to handle many commodity codes.SOLUTION: A code processing device 200 comprises: a storage device 922 to store a code table 150, in which multiple commodity codes are associated with one replacement code; a receiving unit 901 to receive the input code 101; a converting unit 210 that refers to the code table 150 and, if the input code 101 corresponds to any of the multiple commodity codes, converts the input code 101 to the replacement code; and a transmitting unit 902 to transmit the replacement code as an output code 109.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a code processing device, a code processing system, a code processing method, and a code processing program.

A cash register with a limited storage capacity has a problem that it cannot store a large amount of product codes. For example, when handling more than 10,000 products, it is not possible to use a cash register with a maximum of 10,000 product registrations.

JP, 2014-186594, A JP 2000-276653 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-194741

An object of the present invention is to allow a large amount of product codes to be handled even in a register having a limited storage capacity.

A code processing device according to an aspect of the present invention is
A storage device that stores a code table in which a plurality of product codes and one replacement code are associated with each other,
A receiver for receiving the input code,
With reference to the code table, when the input code corresponds to any of the plurality of product codes, a conversion unit that converts the input code to the replacement code,
And a transmitter that transmits the replacement code as an output code.

In the present invention, for example, since a plurality of product codes are converted into one replacement code, a large amount of product codes can be handled even in a register having a limited storage capacity.

1 is a configuration diagram of a code processing system 500 and a code processing device 200 according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the code table 150 which concerns on Embodiment 1. The figure which shows the conversion log 160 which concerns on Embodiment 1, the log information 360, and the transaction table 170. 3 is an operation diagram of the code processing device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an operation diagram of the code processing device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an operation diagram of the code processing device according to the first embodiment. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals. In the description of the embodiments, the same or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

Definition of terms Input code: A bar code attached to a product, which is a code input to the code processing device 200.
Product code: The code to be replaced in the code table.
Replacement code: The replaced code in the code table.
Price replacement code: The replacement code whose price has changed.
Output code: A code output from the code processing device 200.
Registration code: A code registered in advance in the register.

JAN (Japanese Article Number) code:
In the following description, the JAN code is as follows.
The JAN code consists of 13 digits.
JAN code 1st and 2nd digits: Country code JAN code 3rd to 7th digits: Business identification code JAN code 8th to 12th digits: Product identifier JAN code 13th digit: Check digit

In store code:
In the following description, the in-store code is as follows.
The in-store code consists of 13 digits.
In-store code 1st and 2nd digits: Codes starting with 20-29 In-store code 3-7 digits: Product identifier In-store code 8-12 digits: Price In-store code 13th digit: Check digit

Embodiment 1.
***Composition explanation***
Code processing system 500
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a code processing system 500 and a code processing device 200.
The code processing system 500 includes a scanner 100, a code processing device 200, and a register 300.
The scanner 100 inputs the input code 101 to the code processing device 200.
The code processing device 200 is a device that converts the input code 101 and generates the output code 109.
The register 300 is a cash register to which the output code 109 is input from the code processing device 200.

Code processing device 200
The code processing device 200 is a device that inputs the input code 101 and outputs the output code 109.
The code processing device 200 has a conversion unit 210.
The conversion unit 210 converts the input code 101 and outputs the output code 109.
The conversion unit 210 includes a representative replacement unit 220, a price replacement unit 230, and a unit replacement unit 240.

The code processing device 200 includes a restoration unit 250.
The restoration unit 250 generates the transaction table 170.

The register 300 is a cash register.
The register 300 includes a display unit 301, a ten-key pad 302, and a storage device 303.
The storage device 303 stores registration information 350 in advance.
In the registration information 350, a registration code 351 having a product identifier, a product name 352, and a price 353 are registered in association with each other.
The same code is recorded as the replacement code 152 and the registration code 351.
For example, the same 10,000 replacement codes 152 are recorded for 10,000 registration codes 351.
The storage device 303 records the log information 360.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the code table 150 stored in the storage device 922.
The code table 150 stores the product code 151 and the replacement code 152 in association with each other.
The last character x of the product code 151 and the replacement code 152 is a check digit.
The code table 150 stores a plurality of product codes 151 and one replacement code 152 in association with each other.
In the first to third lines of FIG. 2, three JAN codes are associated with one representative JAN code.
In the fourth line of FIG. 2, 500 JAN codes are associated with one representative JAN code.
The code table 150 stores a product code that does not include price information and a replacement code that includes price information in association with each other.
The JAN code is a product code that does not include price information.
The 8th to 12th digit of the JAN code is a product identifier.
The in-store code is a product code including price information.
The 3rd to 7th digits of the in-store code is a product identifier.
The 8th to 12th digits of the in-store code are the price.
In lines 5 to 7 of FIG. 2, three JAN codes are associated with one representative in-store code.
In line 8 of FIG. 2, 500 JAN codes are associated with one representative in-store code.

The code table 150 stores one product code and a plurality of replacement codes in association with each other.
In the ninth line of FIG. 2, one JAN code is associated with one in-store code and one box in-store code.
The number of pieces is recorded in the in-store code for one piece and the in-store code for one box.
The in-store code for one piece and the in-store code for one box are registered as a registration code 351.
In line 10 of FIG. 2, one JAN code is associated with one in-store code and one dozen in-store codes.
The number is recorded in the in-store code for one and the in-store code for one dozen.
The in-store code for one and the in-store code for one dozen are registered as a registration code 351.

The conversion log 160 is shown in FIG.
The conversion log 160 is log information recording the processing result of the conversion unit 210.
The conversion log 160 stores the input code 101 and the replacement code 152 in association with each other as a log.

FIG. 3 shows the log information 360.
The log information 360 is transaction information that records the processing result of the register 300.
The register 300 stores the registration code 351 and the quantity 354 in association with each other as the log information 360.

A transaction table 170 is shown in FIG.
The transaction table 170 is information indicating transaction results.
The transaction table 170 is information in which the input code 101 and the quantity 354 are associated with each other.

*** Explanation of hardware configuration ***
The code processing device 200 includes a processor 910.
The code processing device 200 includes hardware such as a recording medium 920, a memory 921, a storage device 922, a communication interface 923, an input key 924, and a display device 925.
The processor 910 is connected to other hardware via a bus and a signal line, and controls these other hardware.

The code processing device 200 includes a conversion unit 210 and a restoration unit 250 as functional elements.

The functions of the conversion unit 210 and the restoration unit 250 are realized by software.

The processor 910 is a device that executes a code processing program.
The code processing program is a program that realizes the functions of the conversion unit 210 and the restoration unit 250.
The processor 910 is an IC (Integrated Circuit) that performs arithmetic processing. A specific example of the processor 910 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

The memory 921 is a storage device that temporarily stores data.
A specific example of the memory 921 is an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The recording medium 920 and the storage device 922 are storage devices that store data.
A specific example of the recording medium 920 and the storage device 922 is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
The recording medium 920 and the storage device 922 may be a portable storage medium such as a NAND flash, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

The communication interface 923 includes a receiving unit 901 that receives data and a transmitting unit 902 that transmits data.
The communication interface 923 includes a communication chip, a NIC (Network Interface Card), or the like.
The physical interface and the logical interface of the receiving unit 901 are the same as the receiving interface of the register 300.
The physical interface and the logical interface of the transmission unit 902 are the same as the transmission interface of the scanner 100.
The input keys 924 are numeric keys or function keys for inputting information.
The display unit 925 is a display device that displays information, a liquid crystal display device, or the like.

The code processing program is read from the memory 921 into the processor 910 and executed by the processor 910.
The memory 921 stores not only the code processing program but also an operating system 607, a network driver 608, and a storage driver 609.
The processor 910 executes the code processing program while executing the operating system 607, the network driver 608, and the storage driver 609.
The code processing program and operating system 607, the network driver 608, and the storage driver 609 may be stored in the storage device 922.
The code processing program and operating system 607, network driver 608, and storage driver 609 stored in the storage device 922 are loaded into the memory 921 and executed by the processor 910.
A part or all of the code processing program may be incorporated in the operating system 607.

The code processing device 200 may include a plurality of processors that replace the processor 910. The plurality of processors share the execution of the code processing program. Each processor, like the processor 910, is a device that executes a code processing program.
The processor 910 of the code processing device 200 may be realized by an electronic circuit.

The data, information, signal values and variable values used, processed or output by the code processing program are stored in the memory 921, the storage device 922, or the register or cache memory in the processor 910.

The “section” of each section of the conversion section 210 and the restoration section 250 may be replaced with “process”, “procedure”, or “process”. Further, the “process” of each process of the conversion unit 210 and the restoration unit 250 may be replaced with a “program”, a “program product”, or a “computer-readable storage medium recording the program”.
The code processing program causes a computer to execute each process, each procedure or each process in which the “part” of each of the above parts is read as “process”, “procedure” or “process”. The code processing method is a method performed by the code processing device 200 executing a program.
The program may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Further, the program may be provided as a program product.

Further, the code processing device 200 may be implemented by a processing circuit such as a logic IC (Integrated Circuit), a GA (Gate Array), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

A superordinate concept of a processor, a memory, a combination of the processor and the memory, and a processing circuit is called a processing circuit. That is, the processor, the memory, the combination of the processor and the memory, and the processing circuit are specific examples of the processing circuitry.

***Description of operation***
Next, the operation will be described.
4, 5, and 6 are flowcharts showing the operation of the code processing method of the code processing device 200 of this embodiment. The following processing is realized by the processor 910 executing the code processing program.

Conversion unit 210 and representative replacement unit 220
The operations of the conversion unit 210 and the representative replacement unit 220 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S301, when the scanner 100 reads the barcode attached to the product, the receiving unit 901 receives the input code 101.
The reception unit 901 inputs the input code 101 that has been input to the conversion unit 210.
Next, in step S302, the representative replacing unit 220 of the converting unit 210 searches the code table 150 using the input code 101.
Next, in step S303, the representative replacing unit 220 determines whether or not the input code 101 exists in the code table 150.

If the input code 101 does not exist in the code table 150, in step S308, the conversion unit 210 outputs the input code 101 as it is to the transmission unit 902 as the output code 109. The transmission unit 902 transmits the output code 109 to the register 300.
For example, when the conversion unit 210 receives 491234577777x, since 491234577777x does not exist in the code table 150, the conversion unit 210 outputs 491234557777x as it is to the transmission unit 902 as the output code 109.
The conversion unit 210 records the input code 491234577777x and the output code 491234577777x in the conversion log 160.

When the input code 101 exists in the code table 150, the conversion unit 210 converts the input code 101 into the replacement code 152.

In step S304, the representative replacement unit 220 converts the input code 101 into the replacement code 152 when the input code 101 corresponds to any of the plurality of product codes 151.
For example, when the representative replacement unit 220 receives 491234511112x, since 4912345511112x exists in the code table 150, the representative replacement unit 220 converts 491234511112x to 49123451111x.

In step S309, the conversion unit 210 outputs the replacement code 152 to the transmission unit 902.
The transmission unit 902 transmits the output code 109 as the output code 109 to the register 300.
The conversion unit 210 records the input code 491234511112x and the output code 4912345511111x in the conversion log 160.

The register 300 receives the output code 109 and performs the following processing.
The register 300 performs the same process as when the output code 109 is received from the scanner 100.
The register 300 searches the registration information 350 of the storage device 303 for the same product registration code as the output code 109, acquires the product name 352 and the price 353 corresponding to the registration code, and displays the product name 352 and the price 353 on the display unit 301.
The operator inputs the quantity using the ten keys 302.
The register 300 multiplies the price by the quantity and displays the result on the display unit 301.
The register 300 stores the log number, time, registration code 351 and quantity in the storage device 303 as the log information 360 in association with each other.

As described above, since the code table 150 provides the many-to-one code conversion table, the representative replacement unit 220 of the conversion unit 210 can replace many codes with one code.

Price replacement unit 230
The operations of the conversion unit 210 and the price replacement unit 230 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S300, the operator inputs the price with the input key 924.
The operations in steps S301 to S303 and S308 are the same as those in FIG.

In step S304, the representative replacement unit 220 converts the input code 101 into the replacement code 152 when the input code 101 corresponds to any of the plurality of product codes 151.
For example, when the representative replacement unit 220 receives 4954322122222x, the representative replacement unit 220 searches the code table 150 and converts it into 202222100500x.

When the operator inputs the price from the input key 924 in step S305, the price replacement unit 230 replaces the price included in the replacement code 152 with the price input by the input key 924.
For example, in step S300, if the operator has input the price of 400 yen from the input key 924, the price replacement unit 230 replaces 00500 of 202222100500x with 00400, and changes the price from 500 yen to 400 yen to be 202222100400. , Check digit x is calculated and added to generate 202222100400x.

In step S309, the conversion unit 210 outputs the price replacement code after price replacement to the transmission unit 902. The transmission unit 902 transmits the output code 109 as the output code 109 to the register 300.

The register 300 receives the output code 109 and performs the following processing.
The register 300 searches the registration information 350 of the storage device 303 for the same product registration code as the output code 109.
If the registration cannot be performed, the register 300 searches the registration information 350 of the storage device 303 for a registration code having the same product identifier as the product identifier of the output code 109, and acquires the product name 352 and the price 353 corresponding to the registration code. , Are displayed on the display unit 301.
For example, the register 300 searches for a registration code 202222100500x having the same product identifier as the product identifier 22221 of 202222100400x, acquires a product name 352 and a price 353 corresponding to the registration code 202222100500x, and displays the product name 352 and the price 353 on the display unit 301.
The register 300 associates the log number, the time, the registration code 202222100500x, and the quantity and stores them in the storage device 303 as the log information 360.

As described above, since the price replacement unit 230 replaces the price, it is not necessary to input the price in the register 300.

Unit replacement unit 240
The operations of the conversion unit 210 and the unit replacement unit 240 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 6, step S306 is added to FIG.
In step S306, when the input code 101 corresponds to the product code 151 and the product code 151 has a plurality of replacement codes 152, the unit replacement unit 240 performs the following processing.
The unit replacement unit 240 displays a plurality of replacement codes 152 corresponding to the product code 151 on the display device 925 and allows the operator to select one of the replacement codes 152 by the input key 924.
In step S304, the unit replacement unit 240 converts the input code into the selected replacement code 152.
For example, when the unit replacement unit 240 receives 495432155555x, the unit replacement unit 240 displays “unit unit” and “box unit” on the display device 925.
When the operator selects "box unit" with the input key 924, the unit replacement unit 240 converts the input code 495432155555x into the in-store code 205555600900x for one box.

The register 300 receives the output code 109 and performs the following processing.
The register 300 searches the registration information 350 of the storage device 303 for the same product registration code as the output code 109, acquires the product name 352 and the price 353 of one box corresponding to the registration code, and displays them on the display unit 301. ..
The operator inputs the number of boxes using the ten keys 302.
The register 300 multiplies the price by the number of boxes and displays the result on the display unit 301.
The register 300 stores the log number, time, registration code 351 and number of boxes in the storage device 303 as the log information 360 in association with each other.

As described above, the unit replacement unit 240 refers to the code table 150, and when the input code 101 corresponds to the product code 151, displays a plurality of replacement codes 152 corresponding to the product code 151 on the display device 925. Then, the input key 924 is used for selection.
Then, the unit replacement unit 240 converts the input code 101 into the replacement code 152 selected by the input key 924.
In this way, since the unit replacement unit 240 can change the handling unit, the operator does not need to input the handling quantity.

Restoration unit 250
Operations of the conversion unit 210 and the restoration unit 250 will be described with reference to FIG.
Every time the conversion unit 210 converts the input code 101 into the replacement code 152, the conversion code is recorded in the conversion log 160 in association with the input code 101 and the replacement code 152.

The restoration unit 250 acquires the conversion log 160 shown in FIG.
The restoration unit 250 acquires the log information 360 shown in FIG.
The restoration unit 250 may acquire the log information 360 by wire communication, wireless communication, or a recording medium, and any method may be used.
The log information 360 records the registration code 351 and the quantity 354.
The restoration unit 250 detects a log record having the same log number or time from the conversion log 160 and the log information 360.

The restoration unit 250 further confirms that the replacement code 152 of the conversion log 160 and the registration code 351 of the log information 360 match, or that the product identifier of the replacement code 152 and the product identifier of the registration code 351 match. Then, it is confirmed that both are corresponding records.
When it is confirmed that they correspond to each other, the restoration unit 250 associates the input code 101 of the conversion log 160 with the quantity 354 of the log information 360 and records them in the transaction table 170.
For example, the conversion log 160 performs the following processing.
Since the replacement code 4912345111111x and the registration code 491234511111x match, the input code 491234511112x and the quantity of 3 are recorded in the transaction table 170 in association with each other.
Since the replacement code 202222100400 and the registration code 202222100500x have the same product identifier 22221, the input code 4954322122222x and the quantity of 5 are recorded in the transaction table 170 in association with each other.
Since the replacement code 205555600900x and the registration code 205555600900x match, the input code 495432155555x is associated with the quantity of 2 boxes. However, since the code table 150 records 20 boxes for 205555600900x, the input code 495432155555x And the quantity of 20 pieces are associated and recorded in the transaction table 170.
Since the replacement code 491234500001x and the registration code 491234500001x match, the input code 491234500008x and the quantity of two are associated and recorded in the transaction table 170.
Since the replacement code 491234577777x and the registration code 491234577777x match, the input code 491234577777x and the quantity of 4 are recorded in the transaction table 170 in association with each other.

As described above, the restoration unit 250 refers to the conversion log 160 and the log information 360, and when the replacement code 152 and the registration code 351 match, the restoration code is changed to the input code 101 and the registration code 351 corresponding to the replacement code 152. A transaction table 170 that corresponds to the corresponding quantity 354 is generated.
Since the restoration unit 250 restores the quantity 354 for the input code 101 converted by the conversion unit 210, inventory management and sales management by the input code 101 can be performed by the transaction table 170.

The relation of each code is as follows.
When the code processing device 200 does not perform code conversion,
Input code = output code = registration code.
When the code processing device 200 performs code conversion,
Input code = product code ≠ replacement code = output code = registration code.
When the code processing device 200 performs code conversion and price replacement,
Input code = product code ≠ replacement code ≠ price replacement code = output code ≠ registration code.

***Modifications***
The conversion unit 210 may have any one of the representative replacement unit 220, the price replacement unit 230, and the unit replacement unit 240.
The restoration unit 250 may not be included in the code processing device 200 and may be included in another processing device.
The scanner 100 may be any device that can read a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, or another code.
In the above examples, the case where the code read by the scanner 100 is the JAN code has been described, but the code to be read may be a bar code system other than the JAN code, or a two-dimensional bar code. For example, when the scanner 100 reads an original code of an apparel maker or an ITF (Interleaved Two of Five) code longer than a JAN code, a UPC (Universal Product Code) shorter than a JAN code, or a two-dimensional code, the code processing device 200 Is converted into a code that can be processed by the register 300 (JAN code, in-store code, etc.) and output.
In this way, by providing the code processing device 200 with the code system conversion function, it becomes possible to process even a product with a code of a type that cannot be handled by the register 300.
In addition, when the scanner 100 reads a multi-stage bar code of a plurality of lines, the code processing device 200 converts the plurality of bar codes into codes (JAN code or in-store code) in a format that can be processed by the register 300. Convert and output. In this way, the code processing device 200 may be provided with a multi-stage barcode editing conversion function.

***Explanation of the effect of the embodiment***
When the scanner 100 and the register 300 are directly connected, the maximum number of barcodes that can be handled by the system matches the maximum number of registered barcodes in the register 300. According to the present embodiment, since the code processing device 200 is connected between the scanner 100 and the register 300, the maximum number of barcodes that can be handled by the system can exceed the maximum registered number of registers 300.
According to the present embodiment, the code processing device 200 has the same interface and the same protocol as the scanner 100 and the register 300, so that the existing scanner 100 and the existing register 300 can be used without any change. The scanner 100 and the existing register 300 can be directly connected to the code processing device 200.

Although a plurality of operations have been described above, two or more of these operations may be combined and implemented. Alternatively, among these operations, one operation or a combination of two or more operations may be partially performed. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made if necessary.

100 scanner, 101 input code, 109 output code, 150 code table, 151 product code, 152 replacement code, 160 conversion log, 170 transaction table, 200 code processing device, 210 conversion unit, 220 representative replacement unit, 230 price replacement unit, 240 unit replacement unit, 250 restoration unit, 300 register, 301 display unit, 302 numeric keypad, 303 storage device, 350 registration information, 351 registration code, 352 product name, 353 price, 354 quantity, 360 log information, 500 code processing system, 607 operating system, 608 network driver, 609 storage driver, 901 receiving unit, 902 transmitting unit, 910 processor, 920 recording medium, 921 memory, 922 storage device, 923 communication interface, 924 input key, 925 display unit.

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Claims (7)

A storage device that stores a code table in which a plurality of product codes and one replacement code are associated with each other,
A receiver for receiving the input code,
With reference to the code table, when the input code corresponds to any of the plurality of product codes, a conversion unit that converts the input code to the replacement code,
A code processing device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the replacement code as an output code. A storage device that stores a code table that associates a product code that does not include price information with a replacement code that includes price information,
A receiver for receiving the input code,
With reference to the code table, when the input code corresponds to the product code, a conversion unit that converts the input code into a replacement code,
A code processing device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the replacement code as an output code. Equipped with an input key to enter the price,
The conversion unit, when converting the input code into a replacement code, replaces a price included in the replacement code with a price input by the input key, calculates a check digit, and adds the check digit. Code processor. A storage device that stores a code table in which one product code is associated with a plurality of replacement codes,
An indicator that displays information,
An input key for entering information,
A receiver for receiving the input code,
Referring to the code table, when the input code corresponds to the product code, a plurality of replacement codes corresponding to the product code are displayed on the display and selected by the input key, and the input code is A conversion unit for converting the replacement code selected by the input key,
A code processing device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the replacement code as an output code. The conversion unit records the input code and the replacement code in a conversion log in association with each other,
Obtaining log information recording a registration code and a quantity, referring to the conversion log and the log information, and when the registration code and the replacement code match, the input code corresponding to the replacement code and The code processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a restoration unit that generates a transaction table in which the quantity corresponding to the registration code is associated. A code processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A scanner for inputting the input code to the code processing device;
A code processing system having a register to which the output code is input from the code processing device. A conversion unit that converts the input code into a replacement code and records the input code and the replacement code in a conversion log in association with each other
Obtaining log information recording a registration code and a quantity, referring to the conversion log and the log information, and when the registration code and the replacement code match, the input code corresponding to the replacement code and A code processing device comprising: a restoration unit that generates a transaction table in which the quantity corresponding to the registration code is associated.

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