JP2020166892A - Commodity registration device, program, commodity registration method and commodity selling data processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent transmission of data relating to transaction to a settlement device incapable of performing settlement, in a POS system in which a registration device and the settlement device are separately arranged, so as to allow a customer to quickly perform settlement.SOLUTION: A commodity registration device 20 includes: a key that transmits data relating to transaction so that settlement can be performed in a settlement device 30; acquisition means that acquires information relating to failure occurring in the settlement device 30; prohibiting means that prohibits transmission of the data relating to transaction to the settlement device 30 in which the failure has occurred when the acquisition means acquires the information relating to the failure; and display means that displays a key that allows display of detailed information of the information relating to the failure and the transmission key on the same screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a product registration device, a program, and a product sales data processing system.

Currently, there is a POS (Point Of Sales) system including a product registration device for registering a product and a plurality of payment devices for performing payment for the registered product. In such a POS system, the product registration device and the settlement device are arranged at different positions. Then, the settlement device makes a settlement based on the data related to the transaction transmitted from the registration device. In addition, the settlement device deposits and withdraws coins and banknotes using an automatic change machine. Patent Document 1 describes an automatic change machine capable of detecting an excess or deficiency of the denomination and the number of change supplements.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-148703

However, in a settlement device that deposits and withdraws coins and banknotes using an automatic change machine, if the number of coins and banknotes to be stored is less than a certain number, the change may not be paid out. Therefore, there is a problem that the customer cannot settle the payment smoothly.

(1) The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems so that a clerk can register a product purchased by a customer and the customer can settle the data related to the transaction of the registered product by himself / herself. A product registration device that transmits to one of a plurality of payment devices, and is a selection means for selecting one vacant payment device that performs payment processing for the customer from the plurality of payment devices for each transaction. It is characterized by including an acquisition means for acquiring information on a failure that has occurred in the settlement device, and a display means for displaying the settlement device in which the failure has occurred so as to be distinguished from other settlement devices.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the POS system in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the product registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the data structure and the data example of the threshold value data file stored in the RAM of the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the data structure and the data example of the change information file stored in the RAM of the product registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the registration screen displayed by the product registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the excess / deficiency information screen displayed by the product registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the excess / deficiency determination processing in the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the selection prohibition processing in the product registration apparatus in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of the POS system according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the POS system 1 includes a store controller 10, two product registration devices 20, and four payment devices 30. The store controller 10, the two product registration devices 20, and the four checkout devices 30 are connected to each other by a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) 11.

The configuration of the POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an example, and for example, the number of product registration devices 20 and payment devices 30 can be further increased or decreased. Further, the store controller 10 and the product registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 do not necessarily have to be connected by LAN 11. In that case, data can be exchanged by using power line communication or the like that realizes high-speed communication by utilizing electrical wiring. It is also possible to omit the store controller 10 by allowing the product registration device 20 to have the function of the store controller 10.

The store controller 10 is a computer that controls the POS system 1 and manages various information such as a product master. Further, the store controller 10 appropriately transmits the latest product master to the product registration device 20 and each settlement device 30. Here, the product master is a file that stores product information such as product identification information, product name, and selling price of each product, and is updated as appropriate.

The product registration device 20 performs a process of registering data of a product that the customer intends to purchase. The data is registered, for example, by reading the barcode attached to the product. Therefore, the product registration device 20 is provided with, for example, a scanner that reads the barcode attached to the product purchased by the customer by the operation of a clerk.

Further, the product registration device 20 selects the settlement device 30 for settlement of the transaction in which the product data is registered. Then, the product registration device 20 transmits data related to the transaction to the selected settlement device 30. The data related to the transaction is a transaction number that identifies the transaction, the amount of all the products registered in the transaction, that is, the total amount, the product code of the registered product, and the like. The product code is identification information that identifies the product. The customer of the transaction can operate the settlement device 30 to which the data related to the transaction is transmitted and perform the settlement process by himself / herself. The settlement process is a process of selectively paying and settling the price of a product to be purchased by using cash, electronic money, a credit card, or the like.

Further, when the product registration device 20 transmits the data related to the transaction, the product registration device 20 displays to which the settlement device 30 the data related to the transaction is transmitted so that the clerk or the customer can know. For example, when it is displayed to a clerk, the clerk can verbally inform the customer. The display method in this case is arbitrary. For example, the transmitted payment device 30 can be highlighted on a touch panel or the like installed in the product registration device 20 toward the clerk. In addition, a guide indicating the destination settlement device 30 may be displayed on the display unit of the product registration device 20 facing the customer side. Alternatively, a receipt for guiding the relevant settlement device 30 (for example, a number tag receipt on which the number of the settlement device 30 is printed) may be issued and handed to the customer.

Further, the product registration device 20 may print all the purchase contents of the product purchased by the customer. In this case, the customer can confirm the registered contents using the product registration device 20 by looking at the print result before operating the checkout device 30 to perform the settlement process.

In addition, the product registration device 20 can change the settlement device 30 for settlement of transactions. The clerk manually selects the settlement device 30. For example, the clerk determines the status of the settlement device 30, and changes the settlement device 30 for settlement of transactions on the touch panel. As a result, for example, when the selected checkout device 30 has a queue of customers, or when the automatic change machine of the checkout device 30 fails, the other checkout device 30 can settle the payment. ..

On the other hand, the settlement device 30 is a device for the customer to operate and perform the settlement process by himself / herself, such as an automatic change machine, a card reader (for example, for a credit card or a point card), and an RF (Radio).
It is equipped with a payment device such as a Frequency reader (for example, for electronic money).

Further, when the settlement device 30 receives the data related to the above transaction from the product registration device 20, it notifies (that is, guides the customer) so that the customer should come to the settlement device 30. As an example of the notification, for example, character information such as a predetermined number is displayed on the entire screen of the display unit of the settlement device 30. The character information such as this number is information separately notified to the customer by the product registration device 20 (or by the clerk operating the product registration device 20). The customer may go to, for example, the checkout device 30 displaying his / her own number informed. Further, as another example of notification, guidance may be provided by turning on a predetermined lamp included in the settlement device 30. For example, it lights up in a specific color so that the customer goes to the checkout device 30 in the specified color. It may also be blinking. As another example of notification, the membership card No. may be displayed on the screen of the settlement device 30. This membership card No. is read by, for example, the product registration device 20. The customer goes to the checkout device 30 that notifies the member card number of the customer.

Further, the settlement device 30 goes into a standby state after the notification. That is, the settlement device 30 is in a state of waiting for an instruction to start the settlement process corresponding to the received data related to the transaction after the notification is given. As an example of canceling the standby state, for example, when the customer touches the display screen of the settlement device 30 (or presses any button), the settlement process may be automatically started. Nothing is displayed on the screen until it is touched, or only the number is displayed, for example, as in the above notification example. Alternatively, the settlement device 30 may detect whether or not a customer is approaching by using a human detection sensor and start the settlement process. In this case as well, the screen can be hidden or the number can be displayed until it is detected. The settlement device 30 starts the settlement process when the human detection sensor detects the approach of a person. Alternatively, a camera can be used instead of the human sensor. For example, a camera may be installed in the settlement device 30 and the product registration device 20, and the settlement process may be started only when the same person approaches by face recognition.

Further, the flow of the settlement process for the settlement device 30 in the standby state can be performed as follows, for example. (1) First, select a payment method. Select either cash, credit card, electronic money, etc., or use them together according to the customer's operation. (2) Next, the settlement is executed. Settlement is executed by inserting cash into the insertion / discharge port of banknotes and coins of the settlement device 30, paying change, reading a card with a card reader, and the like. (3) Next, a receipt is issued using the printing unit of the settlement device 30. For example, a list of purchased products, a total purchase price, a receipt price, a fishing price, and the like are printed on the receipt. (4) Then, the settlement device 30 finishes the settlement process and becomes empty.

The payment method in the settlement device 30 may be declared in the product registration device 20. In this case, the product registration device 20 sends the payment method information to the settlement device 30, and the settlement device 30 starts the process from the operation (2) above.

Next, a configuration example of the product registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the product registration device 20.

As shown in FIG. 2, the product registration device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 202, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 203, a scanner unit 204, and a display unit (for clerk). ) 205, a display unit (for customers) 205a, an operation unit 206, a communication unit 207, and a buzzer 208. These can communicate with each other via the bus.

The ROM 202 is a read-only memory and stores a program in advance.
The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the product registration device 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 202. For example, the CPU (acquisition means) 201 receives and acquires information about a failure that has occurred in the settlement device 30 from the settlement device 30 via the communication unit 207. The information regarding the obstacle in the present embodiment is deposit / withdrawal non-deposit information indicating that the deposit or withdrawal of banknotes or coins in the automatic change machine included in the settlement device 30 is impossible. Further, when the CPU (prohibition means) 201 receives the information regarding the failure, the CPU (prohibition means) 201 prohibits the transmission of the data related to the transaction to the settlement device 30 in which the failure has occurred. Further, when the CPU (release means) 201 receives a signal indicating that the failure has been resolved from the settlement device 30 in which the failure has occurred, the CPU (release means) 201 releases the prohibition of transmission of data related to the transaction to the settlement device 30. Further, the CPU (display means) 201 provides information on the denominations of banknotes or coins that are in excess or deficiency in the checkout device 30 in which a failure has occurred, and the number of banknotes or coins stored in the automatic change machine of each checkout device 30. Is displayed on the display unit (for clerk) 205.

The scanner unit 204 optically reads the barcode (product code) attached to the product.
The RAM 203 is a read / write memory at any time, and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 is a product master, a change information file showing the number of banknotes and coins stored in the automatic change machine of each settlement device 30 for each denomination, and data related to transactions in which the own device has registered the product. The registration data file, the product registration device number of the own device, etc. are stored. The product registration device number is a number that identifies each product registration device 20. Further, for example, the RAM 203 may store the history of operations of the operation buttons.

The display unit (for clerk) 205 and the display unit (for customers) 205a display various information. For example, the display unit (for clerk) 205 and the display unit (for customers) 205a display information (for example, product name, price, etc.) acquired from the product master. Further, the display unit (for the clerk) 205 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel) and displays various information for the clerk. Further, the display unit (for clerk) 205 accepts operation input for pre-set and registered product information (product code, etc.) by operating the operation buttons (preset buttons) displayed in the area on the screen. ..

The operation unit 206 includes various operation buttons (subtotal key, current total key, number key, correction key, preset key, etc.) for operating the product registration device 20. For example, the operation unit 206 receives an operation input for product information (product code, etc.) preset and registered in the preset key by operating the operation button (preset key).

The communication unit 207 communicates with another device via the LAN 11.
The buzzer 208 generates a buzzer sound when it is necessary for a clerk to confirm the operation.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the settlement device 30. As shown in this figure, the settlement device 30 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, and a printing unit 309. It includes a settlement unit 310, a barber's pole 311 and a human detection sensor 312. These can communicate with each other via the bus.

The ROM 302 is a read-only memory that stores a program.
The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the settlement device 30 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 302.

The RAM 303 is an occasional read / write memory that stores various information. For example, the RAM 303 includes a product master acquired from the store controller 10, a transaction data file that is data related to transactions settled by the own device, a threshold data file that indicates a threshold value for the number of banknotes and coins to be stored in the automatic change machine, and the own device. Stores the settlement device number and so on. The settlement device number is a number that identifies each settlement device 30.

The scanner unit 304 optically reads, for example, a barcode (membership code) attached to a membership card or the like.
The display unit 305 is a display having a touch panel on the surface, and displays various information on the screen according to the control from the CPU 301. Further, the display unit 305 stores the history of operations (for example, the number of operations, the order of operations, etc.) displayed on the screen in the RAM 303 for each operation button.

The operation unit 306 includes various operation buttons (correction keys, preset keys, etc.) for operating the settlement device 30. For example, the operation unit 306 accepts the correction of the operation input by operating the operation button (correction key).
The communication unit 307 communicates with another device via the LAN 11. For example, it connects to the store controller 10 and acquires the latest product master from the store controller 10.

When an error or the like occurs, the buzzer 308 generates a buzzer sound for notifying the error.
When the settlement process (that is, the settlement of the purchase price of the product) is completed, the printing unit 309 prints and issues the settlement receipt that the customer takes home.

The payment unit 310 includes an automatic change machine (change ticket machine), a credit card reader, an electronic money reader, and a control unit thereof, and the payment unit 310 is used to provide cash, credit, and electronic money. Payment processing is performed by money. The settlement unit 310 executes the settlement with cash by the change ticket machine, and outputs the result of executing the settlement (for example, information indicating whether or not the settlement is successful) to the CPU 301 via the bus. The automatic change machine is provided with a bill insertion slot for inserting and discharging bills, a coin insertion slot for inserting coins, and a change ejection port for discharging change. Further, the settlement unit 310 executes the settlement by credit and outputs the result of the execution of the settlement to the CPU 301 via the port and the bus. Further, the settlement unit 310 executes the settlement with electronic money and outputs the result of the execution of the settlement to the CPU 301 via the bus.

The barber's pole 311 has indicators of a plurality of colors, and by turning on or blinking these indicators, information indicating that the settlement device 30 is the selected device can be notified or can be operated. To notify.
The human detection sensor 312 is a sensor that detects that a person (customer) is within a predetermined range in front of the settlement device 30.

Next, the threshold data file stored in the settlement device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure and a data example of a threshold data file stored in the RAM 303 of the settlement device 30.
As shown, the threshold data file has near-end and near-full items. The near end is a threshold value for determining the shortage of banknotes or coins stored in the automatic change machine. Near full is a threshold value for determining an excess of banknotes or coins stored in an automatic change machine. In the threshold data file, the near-end and the near-full number of coins are stored for each denomination of banknotes and coins.

Next, the change information file stored in the product registration device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a data structure and a data example of a change information file stored in the RAM 203 of the product registration device 20.
As shown in the figure, the change information file stores the number of banknotes or coins stored in each of the automatic change machines of the settlement device 30 corresponding to each settlement device number for each denomination.

Next, the screen displayed by the product registration device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing an example of a registration screen displayed by the product registration device 20.
The registration screen shown in this figure is a screen displayed when the product registration device 20 registers a product. In this example, along with an icon for product selection (vegetables in this example), information indicating the amount of money, the number of coins, etc., a payment device key 501 for designating the payment device 30, and an automatic change machine included in each payment device 30. The excess / deficiency information key 505 for displaying the excess / deficiency (excess or deficiency) of the banknotes or coins stored in is displayed. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 having the settlement device number "1" (hereinafter referred to as the first settlement device 30) is set as the settlement device key 501a. The settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 having the number "2" (hereinafter referred to as the second settlement device 30) is the settlement device key 501b, and the settlement device 30 having the settlement device number "3" (hereinafter referred to as the second settlement device 30). Hereinafter, the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the third settlement device 30 will be referred to as the settlement device key 501c, and the settlement device 30 having the settlement device number "4" (hereinafter referred to as the fourth settlement device 30). ) Corresponds to the settlement device key 501 as the settlement device key 501d. On the settlement device key 501, the settlement device number of the corresponding settlement device 30 is displayed. The clerk selects (designates) the settlement device 30 for settlement of the registered transaction by pressing any of the settlement device keys 501. Further, the settlement device key 501 also serves as a button for declaring that the registration of the product is completed. Therefore, when the settlement device key 501 is pressed, the product registration device 20 ends the registration of the product in the transaction, and the product registration device 20 relates to the transaction of the product registered in the settlement device 30 corresponding to the pressed settlement device key 501. Send information.

Further, on the registration screen, the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 (hereinafter referred to as the settlement device 30 that cannot be settled) that cannot perform the settlement process due to the occurrence of a failure or the like is different from the other settlement device key 501. It is displayed separately. For example, the product registration device 20 displays the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 that cannot be settled in a color different from that of the other settlement device keys 501. In the example shown in this figure, the product registration device 20 grays out the settlement device key 501c corresponding to the third settlement device 30 that cannot be settled. Further, on the registration screen, the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 that cannot be settled cannot be selected (designated) (selection is prohibited). That is, on the registration screen, only the settlement device 30 other than the settlement device 30 that cannot be settled can be selected (designated).

Here, when the product registration device 20 receives the deposit / withdrawal non-payment information from the settlement device 30, the product registration device 20 determines that the settlement device 30 of the transmission source cannot perform the settlement. When the number of banknotes or coins stored in the automatic change machine is less than or equal to the near end corresponding to the denomination, the settlement device 30 determines that the denomination is insufficient, and the denomination is insufficient. Information indicating that deposit / withdrawal is not possible is transmitted to the product registration device 20. Further, when the number of banknotes or coins accommodated by the automatic change machine exceeds the near full corresponding to the denomination, the settlement device 30 determines that the denomination is excessive, and the denomination is excessive. Information indicating that deposit / withdrawal is not possible is transmitted to the product registration device 20. For example, in the data examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the third settlement device 30 indicates a shortage of 1-yen coins because the number of 1-yen coins to be accommodated "9" is less than the near-end "10". The deposit / withdrawal non-deposit information is transmitted to all product registration devices 20. The product registration device 20 prohibits the selection (designation) of the third settlement device 30 on the registration screen based on the received non-obtainable information.

FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of an excess / deficiency information screen displayed by the product registration device 20.
The excess / deficiency information screen shown in this figure is displayed when the excess / deficiency information key 505 is pressed on the registration screen shown in FIG. The excess / deficiency information screen is a screen for displaying the excess / deficiency of banknotes or coins in the automatic change machine included in each settlement device 30. On the excess / deficiency information screen, a display 701 for notifying the excess / deficiency of banknotes or coins and a display 702 for notifying the number of banknotes or coins accommodated by each settlement device 30 for each denomination are displayed. In the example shown in this figure, on the excess / deficiency information screen, the display 701 of "1 yen: insufficient" indicating that the 1-yen coin is insufficient in the 3rd settlement device 30, and the 4th settlement device 30 The display 702 of the number of 1-yen coins "1 yen: 80" is displayed. By checking the excess / deficiency information screen, the clerk can confirm which denomination is excessive or insufficient in which settlement device 30. In this example, since the clerk can know that the 1-yen coin is insufficient in the 3rd settlement device 30, the 1-yen coin is used from the 4th settlement device 30 in which a large number of 1-yen coins are stored. It can be determined that it should be moved to the third settlement device 30.

The product registration device 20 displays the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins in each settlement device 30 on the excess / deficiency information screen based on the deposit / withdrawal non-deposit information received from the settlement device 30. In addition, the product registration device 20 acquires the number of banknotes or coins accommodated by the automatic change machine of each checkout device 30 from each checkout device 30 at predetermined time intervals for each denomination. Then, the product registration device 20 displays the acquired number of sheets on the excess / deficiency information screen.

Next, the operation of the POS system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of an excess / deficiency determination process for determining excess / deficiency of banknotes or coins in the settlement device 30. The excess / deficiency determination process shown in this figure is executed at a predetermined timing, such as every predetermined time or after the settlement process of a set of customers is completed.
First, the CPU 301 acquires the number of banknotes and coins accommodated by the automatic change machine of the settlement unit 310 from the settlement unit 310 for each denomination (step S101).
Subsequently, the CPU 301 transmits change information indicating the number of sheets acquired in step S101 to the product registration device 20 via the communication unit 307 (step S102). The change information includes the settlement device number of the own device and the number of bills or coins for each denomination.

Subsequently, the CPU 301 has excess or deficiency (excess or deficiency) in the banknotes or coins stored in the automatic change machine based on the number of sheets acquired in step S101 and the threshold data file stored in the RAM 303. It is determined whether or not (step S103). Specifically, the CPU 301 compares the acquired number of sheets with the near-end stored in the threshold data file for each denomination, and determines that the denomination whose acquired number is equal to or less than the near-end is insufficient. Further, the CPU 301 compares the acquired number of sheets with the near full stored in the threshold data file for each denomination, and determines that the denomination for which the acquired number of sheets is near full or more is excessive. When there is no excess or deficiency in any of the banknotes and coins (step S103: No), the CPU 301 ends the excess / deficiency determination process.
On the other hand, when there is an excess or deficiency in any of the banknotes or coins (step S103: Yes), the CPU 301 transmits the deposit / withdrawal non-deposit information to the product registration device 20 via the communication unit 307 (step S104). The non-deposit / withdrawal information includes the settlement device number of the own device, information indicating which denomination has excess or deficiency, and the number of sheets of the denomination.
Then, the CPU 301 cancels the settlement process in the own device (step S105). For example, the CPU 301 displays the display indicating the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins (for example, "1 yen coin is insufficient" or the like) on the display unit 305, and does not start the settlement process of the next customer.

The clerk solves the shortage of banknotes or coins by depositing the banknotes or coins into the automatic change machine. In addition, the clerk eliminates the excess of banknotes or coins by withdrawing the banknotes or coins from the automatic change machine.
Subsequently, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins in the automatic change machine has been resolved (step S106). Specifically, first, the CPU 301 acquires the number of banknotes or coins stored in the automatic change machine for each denomination. Subsequently, the CPU 301 determines that the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins has been resolved when the number of acquired sheets is more than the near end and less than the near full for each denomination. If the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins is not resolved (step S106: No), the CPU 301 returns to the process of step S106.
On the other hand, when the excess / deficiency of banknotes or coins is resolved (step S106: Yes), the CPU 301 registers the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation information indicating that the excess / deficiency of banknotes or coins has been resolved via the communication unit 307. It is transmitted to the device 20 (step S107). The deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation release information includes the settlement device number of the own device.
Then, the CPU 301 restarts the settlement process of the own device that has been stopped (step S108). For example, the CPU 301 erases the display indicating the excess or deficiency of banknotes or coins from the display unit 305, and starts the settlement process for the next customer. Then, the present excess / deficiency determination process is terminated.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the selection prohibition process for prohibiting the selection (designation) of the settlement device 30 in the product registration device 20.
First, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the change information has been received from the settlement device 30 (step S201). If the CPU 201 has not received change information (step S201: No), the process proceeds to step S203.
On the other hand, when the CPU 201 receives the change information (step S201: Yes), the CPU 201 stores the received change information in the change information file stored in the RAM 203 (step S202). Specifically, the CPU 201 overwrites the received change information on the record corresponding to the settlement device 30 of the transmission source of the received change information in the change information file.

Subsequently, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the deposit / withdrawal non-performing information has been received from the settlement device 30 (step S203). If the CPU 201 has not received the deposit / withdrawal prohibition information (step S203: No), the process proceeds to the process of step S205.
On the other hand, when the CPU 201 receives the deposit / withdrawal non-performing information (step S203: Yes), the CPU 201 prohibits the selection (designation) of the settlement device 30 of the transmission source of the deposit / withdrawal non-performing information on the registration screen (see FIG. 6) (see FIG. 6). Step S204). That is, the CPU 201 prohibits the transmission of data related to the transaction to the settlement device 30 of the transmission source of the non-deposit / withdrawal information. Specifically, the CPU 201 grays out the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 of the transmission source of the deposit / withdrawal prohibition information on the registration screen, and disables the selection of the settlement device key 501. As a result, it is possible to prevent the settlement device 30 that is the source of the non-deposit / withdrawal information from being selected as the settlement device 30 that setstles the transaction on the registration screen.

Subsequently, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation release information has been received from the settlement device 30 (step S205). If the CPU 201 has not received the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation release information (step S205: No), the process returns to the process of step S201.
On the other hand, when the CPU 201 receives the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation cancellation information (step S205: Yes), the CPU 201 cancels the selection prohibition of the settlement device 30 from which the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation information is transmitted on the registration screen (see FIG. 6) (see FIG. 6). Step S206), the process returns to step S201. That is, the CPU 201 lifts the prohibition on the transmission of data related to the transaction to the settlement device 30 from which the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation information is transmitted (allows the transmission). Specifically, the CPU 201 normally displays the settlement device key 501 corresponding to the settlement device 30 of the transmission source of the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation release information on the registration screen, and enables the selection of the settlement device key 501. As a result, as the settlement device 30 for settlement of transactions, the settlement device 30 (recovered from the failure) of the transmission source of the deposit / withdrawal non-cancellation cancellation information can be selected.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in order to prohibit the transmission of data related to the transaction to the settlement device that cannot be settled because deposits and withdrawals are not possible, the settlement device that cannot settle the transaction is settled. You can prevent it from being selected as. That is, it is possible to prevent the data related to the transaction from being transmitted to the settlement device that cannot be settled, and the customer can settle the settlement quickly.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and the design and the like within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention are also included.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the information related to the failure is defined as non-deposit / withdrawal information, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an automatic change machine, a credit card reader, an electronic money reader, a printer, a scanner, a touch panel, etc. It may be information about the failure of.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the number of 1-yen coins in the No. 4 settlement device 30 is displayed on the excess / deficiency information screen (see FIG. 7), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the excess / deficiency information screen. In, the number of each denomination of all denominations in all the settlement devices 30 may be displayed. Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the shortage of 1-yen coins of the third settlement device 30 is displayed on the excess / deficiency information screen, but the denomination (1 yen in this example) is insufficient. It may be displayed together with the fact that the number of coins) is insufficient.

The program for realizing the POS system described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into the computer system and executed to perform the execution process. You may. The "computer system" referred to here may include hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices.

In addition, the "computer system" includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. The "computer-readable recording medium" includes a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a writable non-volatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, a hard disk built in a computer system, and the like. It refers to the storage device of.

Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic)) inside a computer system that serves as a server or a client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. It also includes those that hold the program for a certain period of time, such as Random Access Memory)).
Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system in which this program is stored in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting a program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line.
Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, a so-called difference file (difference program) may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

(Appendix 1) A product registration device that registers a product to be purchased and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of settlement devices, and a plurality of the settlement devices that settle based on the data related to the transaction. In the POS system having the above, the product registration device has an acquisition means for acquiring information on a failure that has occurred in the settlement device, and when the acquisition means acquires information on a failure, the product registration device is sent to the settlement device in which the failure has occurred. A POS system comprising: a prohibition means for prohibiting the transmission of data relating to the transaction.

(Appendix 2) The product registration device is characterized by including a release means for releasing the prohibition of the prohibition means when receiving a signal indicating that the failure has been resolved from the settlement device in which the failure has occurred. The POS system according to Appendix 1.

(Appendix 3) The POS system according to Appendix 1 or 2, wherein the information regarding the failure is deposit / withdrawal non-deposit information indicating that deposit or withdrawal is not possible in the automatic change machine of the settlement device. ..

(Appendix 4) The product registration device is characterized by including a display means for displaying information on the excess or deficiency of denominations in the payment device in which the failure has occurred and the number of sheets stored in the automatic change machine. The POS system according to Appendix 3.

10 ... Store controller, 11 ... LAN, 20 ... Product registration device, 30 ... Settlement device, 301 ... CPU, 202 ... ROM, 203 ... RAM, 204 ... Scanner unit, 205 ... Display unit (for clerk), 205a ... Display unit (For customers), 206 ... Operation unit, 207 ... Communication unit, 208 ... Buzzer, 301 ... CPU, 302 ... ROM, 303 ... RAM, 304 ... Scanner unit, 305 ... Display unit, 306 ... Operation unit, 307 ... Communication unit , 308 ... buzzer, 309 ... printing department, 310 ... payment department, 311 ... sign pole, 312 ... human detection sensor

The present invention relates to a product registration device, a program , a product registration method, and a product sales data processing system.

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A product registration device in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on a failure that has occurred in the settlement device,
A display means for displaying the payment device in which the failure has occurred so as to distinguish it from other payment devices.
A product registration device characterized by being equipped with. The display means
The product registration device according to claim 1, wherein the total amount of money in the transaction can be displayed when the payment device in which the failure has occurred is displayed separately from other payment devices. A computer as a product registration device, in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection step of selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition step for acquiring information on a failure that has occurred in the settlement device, and
A display step for displaying the payment device in which the failure has occurred so as to distinguish it from other payment devices,
A program to execute. A plurality of payment devices and a product registration device in which a clerk registers a product purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of the payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself. It is a product sales data processing system that includes
The product registration device is
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on a failure that has occurred in the settlement device,
A display means for displaying the payment device in which the failure has occurred so as to distinguish it from other payment devices.
A product sales data processing system characterized by being equipped with. A product registration device in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display means for displaying the settlement device in which the excess or shortage of change has occurred, and
A product registration device characterized by being equipped with. A product registration device in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display means for displaying the denomination in which the excess or deficiency has occurred in the settlement device in which the excess or deficiency of change has occurred.
A product registration device characterized by being equipped with. A computer as a product registration device, in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection step of selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition step for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display step for displaying the settlement device in which the excess or shortage of change has occurred, and
A program to execute. A plurality of payment devices and a product registration device in which a clerk registers a product purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of the payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself. It is a product sales data processing system that includes
The product registration device is
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display means for displaying the settlement device in which the excess or shortage of change has occurred, and
A product sales data processing system characterized by being equipped with. A computer as a product registration device, in which a clerk registers a product to be purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of a plurality of payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself.
A selection step of selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition step for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display step for displaying the denomination in which the excess or deficiency has occurred in the settlement device in which the excess or deficiency of change has occurred, and
A program to execute. A plurality of payment devices and a product registration device in which a clerk registers a product purchased by a customer and transmits data related to the transaction of the registered product to one of the payment devices so that the customer can perform the payment by himself / herself. It is a product sales data processing system that includes
The product registration device is
A selection means for selecting one vacant settlement device for each transaction from the plurality of settlement devices for performing the customer's settlement process.
An acquisition means for acquiring information on excess or deficiency of change generated in the settlement device, and
A display means for displaying the denomination in which the excess or deficiency has occurred in the settlement device in which the excess or deficiency of change has occurred.
A product sales data processing system characterized by being equipped with.

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