JP2021081812A - Commodity sales data processing system, control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique for improving adjustment efficiency.SOLUTION: A commodity registration adjustment device includes: commodity registration means for performing registration processing to register a commodity; transmission means for transmitting registration information generated in registration processing performed by the commodity registration means to the adjustment device; determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition concerning the registration processing is satisfied; and first adjustment means for performing adjustment processing on the basis of the registration information when the determination means determines the predetermined condition is satisfied. The adjustment device includes: receiving means for receiving the registration information from the commodity registration adjustment device; and second adjustment means for performing adjustment processing by operation of customer himself/herself on the basis of the registration information received by the receiving means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

There is a system that allows the settlement of registered products to be performed with a device different from the registered device. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of calling a clerk when issuing a receipt with a settlement device and issuing a receipt by the operation of the called clerk.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-252211

After registering the product, when the clerk is called after moving to the checkout device and the clerk operates it, the clerk has to move to the checkout device and the customer has to wait for the move or operation of the clerk. There was a problem that efficiency was reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for improving settlement efficiency.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the product sales data processing system according to one aspect of the present invention is a product sales data processing system including a product registration settlement device and a settlement device, and the product registration settlement device registers a product. Whether the product registration means for performing the registration process, the transmission means capable of transmitting the registration information generated in the registration process performed by the product registration means to the settlement device, and the predetermined conditions for the registration process are satisfied. The settlement device includes a determination means for determining whether or not, and a first settlement means for performing settlement processing based on the registration information when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized by including a receiving means for receiving the registration information from the product registration settlement device and a second settlement means for performing a settlement process by the customer's own operation based on the registration information received by the receiving means. And.

It is a network block diagram of the POS system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the installation example of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the appearance example of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of a POS terminal. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation mode of a POS terminal. It is a figure explaining the switching of the operation mode of a POS terminal. It is a schematic diagram explaining the outline of the operation of a normal mode. It is a flowchart explaining the outline of operation of a normal mode. It is a schematic diagram explaining the outline of the operation of a normal mode. It is a flowchart explaining the outline of operation of a normal mode. It is a schematic diagram explaining the outline of the operation of a full self mode. It is a flowchart explaining the outline of the operation of a full self mode. It is a schematic diagram explaining the outline of the operation of the double scan mode. It is a flowchart explaining the outline of operation of a double scan mode. This is a display example in a POS terminal in full self mode. This is a display example in a POS terminal in full self mode. It is a figure which shows the layout of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the condition example and the screen example which is displayed on the clerk side display part. It is a figure which shows the screen example which is displayed on the display part on the clerk side. It is a flowchart which shows the settlement efficiency improvement processing. It is a flowchart which shows the settlement efficiency improvement processing. It is a schematic block diagram of the settlement system. It is a figure which shows the slip example. It is a figure which shows three kinds of processing examples at the time of reading the stamp duty bill.

(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS (Point Of Sales) system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes three POS terminals 20-1, a POS terminal 20-2, a POS terminal 20-3, and a store controller (store computer, management device) 10, each of which is via a LAN 11. It is connected so that it can communicate. Hereinafter, when the POS terminals 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the POS terminal 20. The POS system 1 may further include a monitoring terminal (not shown) that displays the status (operation mode, processing status, etc.) of the POS terminal 20 and controls the POS terminal 20.

The POS system 1 can be introduced in various stores (convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.).

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an installation example of the POS terminal 20. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the POS terminal 20 and the like as viewed from the customer side. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the POS terminal 20 and the like as viewed from the clerk side. As shown in FIG. 2A, a counter is placed on the right side of the POS terminal 20 when viewed from the customer side.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the POS terminal 20. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the POS terminal 20 as viewed from the customer side. FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the POS terminal 20 as viewed from the clerk side. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the POS terminal 20. In FIGS. 3 and 4, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals.

Hereinafter, a configuration example of the POS terminal 20 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The POS terminal 20 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a hard disk 204, a customer side display unit 205, a customer side scanner unit 206, a card payment unit 208, a change machine 209, a clerk side display unit 210, and the like. It includes a key operation unit 211, a clerk side scanner unit 212, a printing unit 213, an audio output unit 214, and a communication unit 215. These can communicate with each other via the bus. The reference numeral 211a will be described later.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the POS terminal 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 202.
The ROM 202 is a read-only memory, and stores various information used by the CPU 201 including a program.

The RAM 203 is a read / write memory and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 includes information acquired from the outside (for example, a product master acquired from the store controller 10), information generated in the process (for example, registration information (registration data) generated in the registration process for registering the product, purchase). Stores the settlement information, etc. generated in the settlement process for settlement (settlement) of products.

The hard disk 204 stores various information. The hard disk 204 may store, for example, a program or the like executed by the CPU 201 instead of the ROM 202. Further, instead of the RAM 203, information acquired from the outside or information generated in the process may be stored.

The customer side display unit 205 is a touch display for the customer, displays various information to the customer, and receives various inputs from the customer.
The customer-side scanner unit 206 is a customer scanner unit that optically reads various types of information.
For example, the customer-side scanner unit 206 optically scans a barcode (product code, etc.) attached to the product or a code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) printed on the accounting ticket (registered trademark). read. In addition to the above, the customer-side scanner unit 206 has a code (bar code, 2) printed on gift certificates (gift certificates, coupons, complimentary tickets) and various cards (for example, membership cards, point cards, etc.). Dimension code etc.) may be read.

The customer side scanner unit 206 is used when the customer registers the product, but the customer may register the product by another method. For example, when a preset key (button for ordering a product) corresponding to a product is displayed on the customer side display unit 205, the customer may operate (press) the preset key to register the product.

The card payment unit 208 is a payment mechanism using various cards (credit card, prepaid card such as transportation card, point card, etc.). The card payment unit 208 includes a card recognition unit (reading unit), a display unit, and an operation unit. The card recognition unit magnetically or electrically reads information on various cards. For the read information, the settlement (settlement) of the purchased product is used. In addition, when the card recognition unit uses the information recognized for the settlement (settlement) of the purchased product (that is, in the case of credit card settlement, in the case of prepaid card settlement by prepaid card, the points held by the point card are used. In addition to using (consuming), etc.), when not using the information recognized in the settlement (settlement) of the purchased product (for example, when giving benefits by presenting a credit card, when giving points to the point card) Etc.), various cards may be recognized. The card payment unit 208 of the present embodiment includes a card recognition unit (reading unit), a display unit, and an operation unit, but the card payment unit 208 may include at least a card recognition unit. Further, the card recognition unit of the present embodiment corresponds to a contact type card (IC card, magnetic card), but instead of or in addition to the contact type card, a non-contact type card (IC card). It may correspond to.

The change machine 209 (cash settlement unit) is a cash settlement mechanism, has a bill / coin slot and a bill / coin outlet, calculates the amount to be inserted into the slot, and determines the amount to be inserted and the purchase amount. The difference amount of change is calculated, and the change is discharged from the discharge port. The change machine 209 is directed toward the customer and is operated by the customer. When bills or coins are inserted into the slot, they are detected by a sensor (detection that the coins have been inserted, detection of the number of coins by denomination, etc.). A settlement unit is formed by the card settlement unit 208 and the change machine 209.

The clerk side display unit 210 is a touch display for the clerk, displays various information to the clerk, and receives various inputs from the clerk.
The key operation unit 211 is composed of various keys (hardware keys, buttons) and receives various inputs from a clerk.
The clerk-side scanner unit 212 is a clerk-side scanner unit that optically reads various types of information. For example, the clerk side scanner unit 212 optically reads the bar code attached to the product and the clerk code attached to the clerk's name tag. In addition to the above, the clerk-side scanner unit 212 may read the code printed on the checkout ticket, the gift certificate, and the code printed on various cards.

The scanner unit 212 on the clerk side is used when the clerk registers the product, but the clerk may register the product by another method. For example, when a key corresponding to a product (for example, a key corresponding to a sports newspaper) is arranged in the key operation unit 211, the clerk operates (presses) the key and registers the product. Good. Further, when the preset key corresponding to the product is displayed on the display unit 210 on the clerk side, the clerk may operate the preset key to register the product.

The printing unit 213 prints and issues various media (receipt, checkout ticket, etc.). The printing unit 213 can rotatably change the direction from the clerk side to the customer side and from the customer side to the clerk side (direction of the medium issuing port). The orientation of the printing unit 213 may be changed manually, or may be automatically changed (mechanically controlled, etc.) based on, for example, switching of the operation mode (details will be described later). The correctness of the orientation of the printing unit 213 may be detected by a sensor or the like. It should be noted that switching the operation mode is also called shifting the operation mode.

The audio output unit 214 outputs audio. For example, the voice output unit 214 outputs voice guidance and the like.
The communication unit 215 transmits / receives information to / from another terminal (other device: another POS terminal 20, store controller 10).

(Overview of each operation mode)
Subsequently, the operation mode of the POS terminal 20 will be described. The POS terminal 20 has a plurality of operation modes. The operation mode is an operation mode during normal work (operation mode related to registration processing and settlement processing), a totaling mode for totaling and inquiring sales, sales, etc., and setting work and maintenance work by a clerk or maintenance staff. It does not include maintenance mode when performing, training mode when newcomers perform training, etc.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an operation mode of the POS terminal 20. The POS terminal 20 has, for example, three types of operation modes (normal mode (standard mode), full self mode, and semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)) shown in FIG. 5 (A). Further, the POS terminal 20 may have the normal mode (restricted mode) of FIG. 5 (B) in place of or in addition to the normal mode (standard mode) of FIG. 5 (A). Further, the POS terminal 20 may have a semi-self mode (registration-only mode) shown in FIG. 5 (B) in place of or in addition to the normal mode (standard mode) shown in FIG. 5 (A). Further, the POS terminal 20 may have a semi-self mode (registration-only mode) of FIG. 5 (B) in place of or in addition to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) of FIG. 5 (A).

In FIG. 5A, columns indicate each operation mode, and rows indicate each function (“product registration (clerk side)”, “product registration (customer side)”, “money insertion”, ..., “O). "Reading the accounting ticket") is shown. The same applies to FIG. 5 (B) (however, in FIG. 5 (B), the illustration of each function is omitted).

In FIG. 5 (A) (the same applies to FIG. 5 (B)), "○" in the column specified from the column and the row indicates that the function of the row is enabled in the operation mode of the column. .. For example, "○" in the column specified from the column "normal mode (standard mode)" and the row "product registration (clerk side)" enables product registration (clerk side) in the normal mode (standard mode). It shows that. Further, "-" in the column specified from the column and the row indicates that the function of the row is disabled in the operation mode of the column. For example, "-" in the column specified from the column "normal mode" and the row "product registration (customer side)" indicates that the product registration (customer side) is invalid in the normal mode.

(Explanation of each function)
Hereinafter, the outline of each function shown in FIG. 5 (A) will be described.

(Product registration (clerk side))
The "product registration (clerk side)" is a function of registering the purchased product on the clerk side (the clerk side scanner unit 212, the clerk side display unit 210, the key operation unit 211). That is, it is a function of executing the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the clerk (scanning by the clerk side scanner unit 212, touching the clerk side display unit 210, operating the key operation unit 211).

(Product registration (customer side))
The "product registration (customer side)" is a function of registering the purchased product on the customer side (customer side scanner unit 206, customer side display unit 205). That is, it is a function of executing the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the customer (scanning by the customer side scanner unit 206, touching the customer side display unit 205).

(Insert money)
"Insert money" is a function that accepts the insertion of money (banknotes, coins). In other words, it is a function that accepts cash settlement operations (insertion of money into the change machine 209).

(Sending registration information to other terminals)
"Sending registration information to another terminal" transmits the registration information generated in the registration process to another terminal (another terminal capable of performing settlement processing, for example, another POS terminal 20) (directly to another terminal). It is a function of transmitting or indirectly transmitting to another terminal via the store controller 10, a monitoring terminal, or the like. The same applies hereinafter).

(Issuance of accounting ticket)
"Issuing an accounting ticket" is a function of encoding registration information and the like generated in the registration process and issuing a printed medium (accounting ticket).

(Reception of registration information from other terminals)
"Reception of registration information from another terminal" receives registration information generated in the registration process of another terminal (directly receives from another terminal or indirectly via a store controller 10 or a monitoring terminal). It is a function to receive from other terminals. The same shall apply hereinafter). The terminal that has received the registration information from another terminal executes the settlement process based on the registration information.

(Reading the accounting ticket)
"Reading the accounting ticket" is a function of reading the accounting ticket (specifically, the code printed on the accounting ticket or the coded information). The terminal that has read the checkout ticket issued by another terminal executes the settlement process based on the registration information acquired by reading the checkout ticket.

(Explanation of each operation mode)
Subsequently, the outline of each operation mode shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B) will be described.

(Normal mode (standard mode))
As shown in FIG. 5A, the normal mode (standard mode) is an operation mode in which the product registration (clerk side) is set to valid “〇” and the product registration (customer side) is set to invalid “−”. That is, the normal mode (standard mode) is an operation mode in which the clerk side executes the registration process without executing the registration process on the customer side.

In the normal mode (standard mode), as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the insertion of money, the transmission of registration information to other terminals, and the issuance of accounting tickets are all valid "○". The operation mode. That is, in the normal mode (standard mode), the settlement process after the registration process on the clerk side can be executed on the own terminal (own device) or on another terminal. Specifically, in the normal mode (standard mode), the settlement process is executed on the own terminal by accepting the input of money into the change machine 209, and the registration information is transmitted to another terminal (or the checkout ticket is sent). Have another terminal execute the settlement process (by issuing).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the normal mode (standard mode) is an operation mode in which both the reception of registration information from another terminal and the reading of the checkout ticket are valid “◯”. That is, in the normal mode (standard mode), the settlement process can be executed based on the registration information generated in the other terminal. The settlement process after receiving the registration information (or after reading the checkout ticket) may be executed as the semi-self mode shown in FIG. 5 (A). That is, when the registration information is received (or the checkout ticket is read) in the normal mode (standard mode), the normal mode (standard mode) is automatically changed to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (clerk). You may ask for permission by) and execute the settlement process in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). In addition, when the payment process is executed after shifting to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is automatically switched to the normal mode (standard mode) (permission by the clerk may be requested). It may be transitioned (returned) or left in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode).

In the normal mode (standard mode), at least one of receiving registration information from another terminal and reading a checkout ticket may be invalidated "-".

(Full self mode)
As shown in FIG. 5A, the full self mode is an operation mode in which the product registration (customer side) is set to valid “◯”. That is, the full self mode is an operation mode premised on the registration process on the customer side. However, in the full self mode, product registration (clerk side) is also valid "○". That is, the full self mode is an operation mode that allows the registration process on the clerk side while assuming the registration process on the customer side. The state in which the registration process is performed on both the customer side and the clerk side may be referred to as a double scan mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 5 (A), the product registration (clerk side) is set to valid "○" in the full self mode, but the product registration (clerk side) is set to invalid "-" in the full self mode. May be good.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the full self mode is an operation mode in which the insertion of money is set to "○" and the transmission of registration information to other terminals and the issuance of accounting tickets are set to "-". Is. That is, the full self mode is an operation mode premised on the settlement process in the terminal.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5A, the full self mode is valid for both receiving registration information from other terminals and reading checkout tickets, as in the normal mode (standard mode). This is the operating mode. That is, as in the normal mode (standard mode), in the full self mode, the settlement process can be executed based on the registration information generated in the other terminal. The settlement process after receiving the registration information (or after reading the checkout ticket) may be executed as the semi-self mode shown in FIG. 5 (A). That is, when the registration information is received (or the accounting ticket is read) in the full self mode, the mode automatically shifts from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting only mode), and the semi-self mode (accounting) is performed. The settlement process may be executed as a dedicated mode). In addition, when the settlement process is executed after shifting to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) may be automatically switched (returned) to the full-self mode, or the semi-self mode (semi-self mode) You may leave it as the accounting-only mode).

(Semi-self mode (accounting-only mode))
In the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), as shown in Fig. 5 (A), receiving registration information from other terminals, reading accounting tickets, and inserting money are set to valid "○", and product registration (clerk side). This is an operation mode in which or product registration (customer side) is disabled as "-". That is, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is an operation mode in which the registration process is not executed on the own terminal, but the settlement process is executed exclusively based on the registration information generated on the other terminal. Since the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is an operation mode in which the registration process is not executed (because the registration information is not generated), as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the registration information can also be transmitted to other terminals. Issuance of accounting tickets is also invalid "-".

(Normal mode (restricted mode))
As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the normal mode (restricted mode) is the transmission of registration information to other terminals and the issuance of accounting tickets, which were set to valid "○" in the normal mode (standard mode) of FIG. 5 (A). And is invalid "-". That is, the normal mode (restricted mode) is an operation mode in which the function of causing another terminal to execute the settlement process, which is permitted in the normal mode (standard mode), is restricted.

(Semi-self mode (registration-only mode))
In the semi-self mode (registration-only mode), as shown in Fig. 5 (B), product registration (clerk side), transmission of registration information to other terminals, and issuance of checkout tickets are valid "○", and product registration (product registration) This is an operation mode in which the customer side), the insertion of money, the reception of registration information from other terminals, and the reading of the checkout ticket are disabled as "-". That is, the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) is an operation mode in which the registration process is exclusively executed on the own terminal and the settlement process is executed on the other terminal. Since the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) is premised on the registration operation by the clerk, the product registration (customer side) is invalidated as "-".

(About enabling / disabling the function)
In the above, the POS terminal 20 has various functions provided by the POS terminal 20 itself (product registration (clerk side), product registration (customer side), money insertion, etc. in FIG. 5 (A), depending on the operation mode. ..., I explained that each of the reading of the accounting ticket) differs depending on whether it is valid "○" or invalid "-". In other words, in the above, the POS terminal 20 originally has all the functions (product registration (clerk side), product registration (customer side), coin insertion, ..., reading of the accounting ticket in FIG. 5 (A)). It has been explained that some of the functions are invalidated according to the operation mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the POS terminal 20 is a product when it is in the normal mode (standard mode). Registration (customer side) is invalid "-", and when in full self mode, transmission of registration information to other terminals and issuance of accounting tickets are invalid "-").

However, the POS terminal 20 may have different functions that can be executed depending on the operation mode, and the POS terminal 20 does not necessarily have all the functions originally, and some of the functions are invalidated according to the operation mode. It is not necessary to have such a configuration. For example, the POS terminal 20 does not have all the functions (programs for realizing the functions) from the beginning, but is required in the operation mode according to the operation mode (for example, when switching the operation mode). Acquire and execute a program for realizing a function (a function corresponding to a function marked with "○" in FIG. 5) from an external device (for example, a store controller 10, a monitoring terminal, a server outside the store (cloud, etc.)). If there is a program (if it is retained) that enables the operation mode and realizes a function that is unnecessary for the operation mode (a function corresponding to the function that is invalid "-" in FIG. 5), the program is used. It may be in an infeasible state (for example, it may be erased). In addition, after the program for realizing the unnecessary function is made unexecutable, the program for realizing the necessary function may be acquired and put into the executable state. Further, for example, when switching the operation mode, the POS terminal 20 is for realizing the function required in the operation mode after making all the programs in an unexecutable state regardless of the operation mode of the migration destination. The program may be acquired from the outside and made executable.
That is, the configuration of the POS terminal 20 may be such that some of the various functions originally provided are disabled "-" according to the operation mode, and it is necessary depending on the operation mode. It may be such that only various functions are appropriately provided.

The normal mode (standard mode), full self mode, semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) in FIG. 5 (A), the normal mode (restricted mode) in FIG. 5 (B), and the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) have been described above. However, the normal mode (standard mode), the full self mode, and the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) of FIG. 5A will be mainly described below. In the following description, the normal mode (standard mode) may be simply referred to as a normal mode. Further, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) may be simply referred to as a semi-self mode.

(Switching of operation mode (transition))
Subsequently, switching (shifting) of the operation mode of the POS terminal 20 will be described. The POS terminal 20 basically switches the operation mode according to an explicit mode switching operation (also referred to as a mode transition operation; details will be described later) for switching the operation mode by the clerk. Further, the POS terminal 20 may switch the operation mode according to another operation (for example, reading a clerk code) different from the mode switching operation.

In addition, the operation mode of the POS terminal 20 may be switched regardless of the operation of the clerk. Specifically, the operation mode of the POS terminal 20 may be switched according to a mode switching command (mode switching instruction) from another terminal (POS terminal 20, monitoring terminal, mobile terminal, etc.). In addition, the operation mode of the POS terminal 20 may be switched according to time conditions (for example, the elapsed time since the last operation, the scheduled time according to the schedule, etc.). Further, the POS terminal 20 may switch the operation mode at the start of the process (for example, at the start of the settlement process based on the received registration information, at the start of the settlement process based on the checkout ticket, etc.). Further, the POS terminal 20 may switch the operation mode at the end of the process (for example, at the end of the settlement process based on the received registration information, at the end of the settlement process based on the checkout ticket).

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating switching of the operation mode of the POS terminal 20. The left side of FIG. 6 shows a combination of operation modes before and after switching (operation mode before switching → operation mode after switching), and the right side shows conditions for switching operation modes (an example). For example, line a indicates that, as an example of the conditions for switching the operation mode from the normal mode to the full self mode, the mode switching operation, the mode switching command, and the elapse of a predetermined time (not used). That is, when the operation mode is the normal mode, for example, if there is a mode switching operation, a mode switching command, a predetermined time elapse (not used), etc., the operation mode is switched from the normal mode to the full self mode. Shown. The details of the mode switching operation will be described later.

(Normal mode → Full self mode)
As shown in a, when in the normal mode, for example, a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which a full self mode is specified as the operation mode of the transition destination, etc.), a predetermined time elapsed (a predetermined time) (Not used), etc., the operation mode is switched from the normal mode to the full self mode.

(Normal mode → Semi-self mode (accounting-only mode))
As shown in b, in the normal mode, for example, there was a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is specified as an operation mode of the transition destination, etc.). In that case, the operation mode is switched from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Further, in the normal mode, for example, when the registration information is received from another terminal or the checkout ticket is read, the operation mode may be switched from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). ..

(Full self mode → normal mode)
As shown in c, when there is a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which the normal mode is specified as the operation mode of the transition destination, etc.) in the full self mode, for example, The operation mode is switched from full self mode to normal mode.

(Full self mode → Semi self mode (accounting only mode))
As shown in d, when in the full self mode, for example, there are a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is specified as the operation mode of the transition destination, etc.). In that case, the operation mode is switched from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Also, in the full self mode, for example, when registration information is received from another terminal or when the checkout ticket is read, the operation mode is switched from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting only mode). May be good.

(Full self mode → Double scan mode)
As shown in e, when the full self mode is used, for example, when the clerk code is read, the operation mode is switched from the full self mode to the double scan mode. The double scan mode is one aspect of the full self mode (a state in which the product registration (clerk side) function is used in addition to the product registration (customer side) function. See FIG. 5 (A)).

If the clerk code is read while in the full self mode, the operation mode may always be switched to the double scan mode regardless of the product registration status, or the product registration status may be set. It may be possible to switch to a different operation mode depending on the situation. For example, if the clerk code is read when the product has not been registered yet (that is, when the customer has not registered the product), the full self mode is switched to the normal mode, and the product has already been registered. Even if the clerk code is read while the product is being registered (that is, when the customer is registering the product), the full self mode can be switched to the double scan mode. Good.

(Semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) → normal mode)
As shown in f, when in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), for example, there was a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which the normal mode is specified as the operation mode of the transition destination, etc.). In that case, the operation mode is switched from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the normal mode. In addition, in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), for example, when the settlement process (for example, the settlement process based on the received registration information, the settlement process based on the accounting ticket) is completed, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) ) May be switched to the normal mode.

(Semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) → full self mode)
As shown in g, when in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), for example, there are a mode switching operation, a mode switching command (a mode switching command in which the full self mode is specified as the operation mode of the transition destination, etc.). In that case, the operation mode is switched from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the full self mode. In addition, in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), for example, when the settlement process (for example, the settlement process based on the received registration information, the settlement process based on the accounting ticket) is completed, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) ) May be switched to the full self mode.

The mode switching operation may be performed as long as the operation mode of the migration destination is specified according to the operation. For example, when each button for each migration destination is provided (or displayed), the operation mode may be switched to each migration destination according to the mode switching operation in which each button is pressed. Further, in the case of providing (or displaying) one button whose transition destination is switched each time the button is pressed, the operation mode may be switched each time the mode switching operation is performed by pressing the button.

A button for selecting the operation mode of the transition destination and a button for determining the transition to the operation mode selected by the button may be separately provided (or displayed).

(Transition of operation mode by mode switching operation)
Subsequently, the transition of the operation mode by the mode switching operation will be described. The operation mode of the POS terminal 20 is switched according to an explicit mode switching operation by the clerk (see FIG. 6). Specifically, the operation mode is switched according to the operation of the mode switching button 211a (see FIG. 3B) arranged at the uppermost stage and the rightmost end of the key operation unit 211.

Since the mode switching button 211a is arranged at the corner of the key operation unit 211, it is possible to reduce operation mistakes when switching the operation mode and to easily switch the operation mode. That is, when the mode switching button 211a is present at the corner of the key operating unit 211, for example, the mode switching button 211a which is the operation target is compared with the case where the mode switching button 211a is located near the center of the key operating unit 211. Since the number of other adjacent buttons is small, operation mistakes such as operating other buttons in a hurry are unlikely to occur, and the position of the mode switching button 211a to be operated can be instantly specified, so mode switching operation can be performed without stress. It can be performed.

Further, since the mode switching button 211a is arranged at the upper right corner (topmost and rightmost) of the key operation unit 211, the mode switching operation is performed not only when the clerk is on the clerk side but also when the clerk is on the customer side. You will be able to do it. That is, the clerk on the customer side cannot normally see each button of the key operation unit 211, but the mode switching button 211a existing at the upper right end of the key operation unit 211 is reached out from the customer side and groped. Since the mode switching button 211a, which is the operation target, can be easily recognized only by (feeling of the hand), the clerk on the customer side can perform the mode switching operation without moving to the clerk side.

In the present embodiment, the mode switching button 211a is arranged at the upper right corner of the key operation unit 211, but if it is a position that can be recognized only by groping (a position that can be recognized relatively easily), the mode is used. The switching button 211a may be arranged at a position other than the upper right corner of the key operation unit 211. Also, instead of or in addition to arranging the mode switching button 211a at a position that can be recognized only by groping (for example, the corner at the upper right corner), it can be distinguished from other buttons even from the customer side. The mode switching button 211a may be formed on the surface. For example, the size of the mode switching button 211a may be different from the size of other buttons to the extent that it can be distinguished only by groping, or the shape of the mode switching button 211a may be different from the shape of other buttons. Alternatively, the height of the mode switching button 211a may be different from the height of the other buttons (for example, the mode switching button 211a may be projected more than the other buttons). ), The feel of all or part of the surface of the mode switching button 211a (the surface touched by the hand) may be different from the feel of other buttons (for example, only the surface of the mode switching button 211a is rough or rough. You may feel it, or you may provide protrusions or dents only on the surface of the mode switching button 211a).

In the present embodiment, the mode switching button 211a is arranged in the key operation unit 211 in consideration of various advantages as described above, but instead of arranging the mode switching button 211a in the key operation unit 211, Alternatively, in addition, a mode switching button (not shown) may be arranged on the screen displayed on the clerk side display unit 210.

(Operation in each operation mode)
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of operation in the normal mode. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of processing and the operation of people (clerks, customers) when the settlement process is executed on the own terminal in the normal mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the outline of the operation in the normal mode. Specifically, FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of an operation when the settlement process is executed on the own terminal in the normal mode.

In the normal mode (the same applies when the settlement process is executed on the own terminal and when the settlement process is executed by another terminal), the clerk puts the customer's purchased product on the clerk side (the clerk side scanner unit 212, the clerk side display unit 210, Register with the key operation unit 211) (upper part of FIG. 7). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the clerk (scanning by the clerk side scanner unit 212, touching the clerk side display unit 210, operating the key operation unit 211) (upper part of FIG. 7). ).

When the registration process by the clerk is completed, the customer confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the clerk side display unit 210, inserts money (cash) into the change machine 209, or operates the card settlement unit 208 to settle the payment. (Lower part of FIG. 7). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the customer's operation (inserting cash into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 7).

That is, when the settlement process is executed on the own terminal in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 8, the clerk first scans the product (step S10: YES) and registers the product (step S11). After pressing the subtotal key (for example, the subtotal key displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 or the subtotal key arranged on the key operation unit 211) (step S30: YES), on the customer side, for example, the change machine 209. Settlement is performed by (step S50), and the process is completed. The subtotal key in step S30 is an operation key for completing the registration process, and may be referred to as a subtotal button, a registration completion key, a registration completion button, a checkout key, a checkout button, or the like.

The customer may wait until the registration process by the clerk is completed (until the total amount is fixed), but may insert cash into the change machine 209 before the registration process is completed. That is, the POS terminal 20 can accept payment during the registration process (upper part of FIG. 7).

In addition, the customer may select a payment method (also referred to as a payment type, a payment method, or a payment type) before the registration process is completed. That is, the POS terminal 20 can accept the selection of the payment method during the registration process.

In addition, the clerk may wait until the customer completes the payment (until the customer picks up the change or receipt), but may register the next customer's purchased product. That is, the POS terminal 20 can register the purchased product of the next customer during the settlement process (lower part of FIG. 7). In addition, the clerk may be absent during the payment by the customer (lower part of FIG. 7). That is, the reception of the customer may be completed during the settlement of the customer.

In addition, the POS terminal 20 controls the payout of change / fishing bills by the change machine 209 in order to prevent forgetting to take the change when there is change, and a sensor or the like that the customer has removed the change / fishing bill. The issuance of the receipt by the printing unit 213 may be controlled after recognizing the above. The same applies to other operation modes.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of operation in the normal mode. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a processing flow and an operation of a person (clerk, customer) when another terminal is made to execute a settlement process in a normal mode (standard mode). FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of operation in the normal mode. Specifically, FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating an outline of an operation when another terminal is made to execute a settlement process in a normal mode (standard mode). Note that FIG. 10B is a flowchart showing the basic flow of operations at the other terminal (other device) of FIG. 10A.

In the normal mode (the same applies when the settlement process is executed on the own terminal and when the settlement process is executed by another terminal), the clerk puts the customer's purchased product on the clerk side (the clerk side scanner unit 212, the clerk side display unit 210, Register with the key operation unit 211) (upper part of FIG. 9). That is, the POS terminal 20 (POS terminal 20-1 in the example of FIG. 9) is processed to register the purchased product by the operation of the clerk (operation of the clerk side scanner unit 212, clerk side display unit 210, key operation unit 211, etc.). Is executed (upper part of FIG. 9).

When the registration process by the clerk is completed, the customer moves to another POS terminal 20 (POS terminal 20-2 in the example of FIG. 9), confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the clerk side display unit 210, and changes the machine. Insert money into 209 or operate the card settlement unit 208 to settle the payment (lower part of FIG. 9). That is, the other POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the customer's operation (inserting money into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 9).

Information necessary for the settlement process (registration information generated in the POS terminal 20-1 and the like) is supplied to the other POS terminal 20 (POS terminal 20-2).

The clerk designates the POS terminal 20 (either the POS terminal 20-2 or the POS terminal 20-3 in the example of FIG. 9) to execute the settlement process on the POS terminal 20-1. Alternatively, the clerk causes the POS terminal 20-1 to issue a medium (accounting ticket) to be read by the POS terminal 20 (POS terminal 20-2 or POS terminal 20-3 in the example of FIG. 9) for executing the settlement process. You may.

That is, when the other terminal is made to execute the settlement process in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 10A, the clerk first scans the product (step S10: YES) and registers the product (step S11). ). After pressing the subtotal key (for example, the subtotal key displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 or the subtotal key arranged on the key operation unit 211) (step S30: YES), for example, the settlement process is executed. When the POS terminal 20 is designated (step S31: YES), the registration information is transmitted to the designated POS terminal 20 (step S32), and the processing on the registration side is completed.

The clerk can register the purchased product of the next customer after designating another terminal (lower part of FIG. 9). In addition, the clerk may be absent after designating another terminal (lower part of FIG. 9).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10A, another POS terminal 20 is specified after the subtotal key is pressed, but another POS terminal 20 may be specified without pressing the subtotal key. .. For example, in order to place a subtotal key and a key for designating another POS terminal 20 on the registration screen (and a key for issuing a checkout ticket may also be placed) to specify the POS terminal 20. The registration information may be transmitted when the key of is pressed. In the embodiment in which the other POS terminal 20 is designated without pressing the subtotal key, it is not necessary to press the subtotal key after pressing the key for designating the other POS terminal 20.

Further, although omitted in the example shown in FIG. 10A, it is also possible to issue an accounting ticket to be read by another POS terminal 20 and have the other POS terminal 20 execute the settlement process.
The key for issuing the checkout ticket may be pressed after the subtotal key is pressed, or may be pressed before the subtotal key is pressed. In the mode in which the key for issuing the accounting ticket is pressed before pressing the subtotal key, it is not necessary to press the subtotal key after pressing the key for issuing the accounting ticket.

The other POS terminal 20 (POS terminal 20-2 in the example of FIG. 9) that has received the registration information is in the semi-self mode after receiving the registration information (step S40: YES) as shown in FIG. 10 (B). If it is not (accounting-only mode), it shifts to (switches) to semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). That is, if the current operation mode (when the registration information is received) is the full self mode (step S41: YES), the mode shifts from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting only mode) (step S42), and the current operation mode If is the normal mode (step S43: YES), the mode shifts from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (step S42). Then, on the customer side, for example, the change machine 209 performs the settlement (step S50), and the processing on the settlement side is completed.

In the example shown in FIG. 10B, the other POS terminal 20 that has received the registration information shifts to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) if it is not the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) after receiving the registration information. However, it is not necessary to shift to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). That is, since the settlement process can be performed even in the normal mode or the full self mode (see FIG. 5), the settlement process may be executed in the normal mode or the full self mode.

As described above, the normal mode (standard mode) is a function of executing the settlement process on the customer side of the own terminal using the registration information generated in the registration process after the registration process is executed on the clerk side (FIG. 7). , FIG. 8) and a function of transmitting the registration information generated in the registration process to another terminal (another terminal capable of executing the settlement process, for example, another POS terminal 20) to cause the other terminal to execute the settlement process. (See FIGS. 9 and 10) and the registration information (or information for acquiring the registration information) generated in the registration process are coded (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) and printed as an accounting ticket. It includes a function of causing the other terminal to execute the settlement process.

On the other hand, in the normal mode (restricted mode), as shown in FIG. 5B, among the functions of the above-mentioned normal mode (standard mode), the registration information generated in the registration process is transmitted to another terminal to perform the other. A function to cause the terminal to execute the settlement process and an accounting ticket printed by encoding the registration information (or information for acquiring the registration information) generated in the registration process are issued to the other terminal to perform the settlement process. This mode limits the functions to be executed.

Further, among the above-mentioned functions of the normal mode (standard mode), a function of transmitting the registration information generated in the registration process to another terminal and causing the other terminal to execute the settlement process, and the registration information generated in the registration process ( Alternatively, the function of issuing an accounting ticket printed by coding the information for acquiring the registration information) and causing the other terminal to execute the settlement process is also a function of the semi-self mode (registration-only mode). That is, the semi-self mode can be classified into a registration-only mode and an accounting-only mode, but the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) uses the registration information generated in the registration process as shown in FIG. 5 (B). Issue a function that sends to the terminal and causes the other terminal to execute the settlement process, and issues a printed accounting ticket that encodes and prints the registration information (or information for acquiring the registration information) generated in the registration process. It includes a function of causing the other terminal to execute a settlement process. In other words, the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) is one of the functions of the normal mode (standard mode) described above, and the registration information generated in the registration process is used after the clerk executes the registration process to use the registration information of the own terminal. This mode limits the function of executing the settlement process on the customer side. That is, the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) is an operation mode in which the registration process is exclusively executed.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) has a function of receiving registration information generated in the registration process on another terminal and executing the settlement process, and is issued on the other terminal. Includes a function to read the bill and execute the settlement process. That is, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is an operation mode in which the settlement process is exclusively executed.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating the outline of the operation of the full self mode. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the outline of the operation of the full self mode.

In the full self mode, the customer registers his / her purchased product on the customer side (customer side scanner unit 206, customer side display unit 205) (upper part of FIG. 11). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the customer's operation (scanning by the customer-side scanner unit 206, touching the customer-side display unit 205) (upper part of FIG. 11).

When the registration process is completed, the customer confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the customer side display unit 205, inserts cash into the change machine 209, or operates the card payment unit 208 to settle the payment (lower part of FIG. 11). ). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the customer's operation (inserting cash into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 11).

That is, in the case of the full self mode, as shown in FIG. 12, the product is scanned or the like on the customer side (step S20: YES), and the product is registered (step S21). After pressing the registration completion key (for example, the registration completion key displayed on the customer side display unit 205) (step S40: YES), payment is performed on the customer side by, for example, the change machine 209 (step S50), and processing is performed. Is completed. The registration completion key according to step S40 is an operation key for completing the registration process, and may be referred to as a registration completion button, a subtotal key, a subtotal button, a checkout key, a checkout button, or the like.

In the full self mode, as shown in FIG. 11, the customer side executes both the registration process and the settlement process, but the clerk side does not mean that nothing can be done. That is, even when the POS terminal 20 is operating in the full self mode, for example, the clerk scans the product (double scan mode) and the clerk displays various information. It is possible.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of the operation of the double scan mode. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the outline of the operation of the double scan mode. The double scan mode is one aspect of the full self mode, but in FIGS. 13 and 14, for convenience, both operation modes will be described separately.

In the full self mode, the customer registers his / her purchased product on the customer side (upper part of FIG. 11 and upper part of FIG. 13). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the customer (upper part of FIG. 11 (upper part of FIG. 13)).

During the registration process by the customer, the clerk registers the customer's purchased product on the clerk side (middle of FIG. 13). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the registration process operated by the customer and the registration process operated by the clerk (middle of FIG. 13).

When the registration process is completed, the customer confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the customer side display unit 205, inserts cash into the change machine 209, or operates the card settlement unit 208 to settle the payment (lower part of FIG. 13). ). That is, the POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the customer's operation (inserting cash into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 13).

That is, when the clerk code is read by the clerk side scanner unit 212 as shown in FIG. 14 (A) while the registration process is being executed in the full self mode (see FIG. 12) (step S110: YES). , The operation mode shifts from the full self mode to the double scan mode (step S111).

After shifting to the double scan mode, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the product is registered (step S11) by scanning the clerk side scanner unit 212 or the like (step S10: YES), and the customer side scanner unit 206 The product is registered by scanning or the like (step S20: YES) (step S21). The subtotal key (for example, the subtotal key displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 or the subtotal key arranged on the key operation unit 211) or the registration completion key (for example, the registration displayed on the customer side display unit 205). After pressing the completion key or the like (step S41: YES), payment is performed on the customer side, for example, by the change machine 209 (step S50), and the process is completed.

In the double scan mode, the clerk may wait until the customer completes the payment (until the customer picks up the change or receipt), but may register the next customer's purchased product. That is, the POS terminal 20 can register the purchased product of the next customer during the settlement process (lower part of FIG. 13). In addition, the clerk may be absent during the payment by the customer (lower part of FIG. 13). That is, the reception of the customer may be completed during the settlement of the customer.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the clerk code is read in the full self mode, the operation mode shifts from the full self mode to the double scan mode, but reading the clerk code is one of the login operations. It may be one. Further, when there is another operation (for example, a login operation different from reading the clerk code) in the full self mode, the operation mode may shift from the full self mode to the double scan mode. Further, when the operation by the clerk is no longer performed in the double scan mode (for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of the last operation), the operation mode may shift from the double scan mode to the full self mode.

(Notification of operation mode)
Each POS terminal 20 may notify the current operation mode of its own terminal. For example, each POS terminal 20 may display the current operation mode of its own terminal on the clerk side display unit 210.
Specifically, each POS terminal 20 displays a screen having an operation mode display field of the own terminal on the clerk side display unit 210, and displays the current operation mode of the own terminal in the operation mode display field on the screen. You may. Further, each POS terminal 20 displays a screen on which an image (for example, a button-like image) corresponding to each operation mode is arranged on the clerk side display unit 210, and corresponds to the current operation mode of the own terminal on the screen. The image to be displayed may be displayed in a display mode different from that of the image that does not correspond to the current operation mode (for example, a display mode that is more conspicuous than the display mode of other images). For example, when operating in two operation modes, normal mode and full self mode, the normal mode image and full self mode image are always displayed, and when the current operation mode of the own terminal is the normal mode, the normal mode image is displayed. It may be displayed in a display mode that is more conspicuous than the full self mode image, and when the current operation mode of the own terminal is the full self mode, the full self mode image may be displayed in a display mode that is more conspicuous than the normal mode image. .. Note that each POS terminal 20 may also display the current operation mode of its own terminal on the customer side display unit 205.

Further, each POS terminal 20 may notify the current operation mode of another terminal in place of or in addition to the current operation mode of the own terminal. That is, each POS terminal 20 may notify the current operation mode of the other terminal by recognizing each other's current operation mode of the other terminal. As an example of the method in which each POS terminal 20 recognizes the current operation mode of another terminal, each POS terminal 20 notifies the other terminal of the operation mode (latest operation mode) after the transition to the operation mode (LAN11). This is a method of directly notifying other terminals via the store controller 10 or notifying other terminals via a store controller 10 or a monitoring terminal). Further, each POS terminal 20 may notify the current processing status of the other terminal as well as the current operation mode of the other terminal.

Further, each POS terminal 20 may notify information according to the current operation mode and the like (operation mode, processing status, etc.) of the own terminal. For example, each POS terminal 20 may display various information on the customer side display unit 205 when the current operation mode of the own terminal is the full self mode, for example, when waiting. Further, the POS terminal 20 may notify the information according to the current operation mode of another terminal or the like in place of or in addition to the information according to the current operation mode of the own terminal.

Even if the operation mode is switched by the operation of the clerk (mode switching operation, reading of the clerk code, etc.), the operation mode is switched without the operation of the clerk (mode switching command, predetermined time). Even if it depends on the progress, etc.), the operation mode of the own terminal or another terminal is notified.

(Memory of information about operation mode)
Each POS terminal 20 may store in which operation mode the transaction (processing) is performed as information regarding the operation mode. For example, when the POS terminal 20-1 operating in the normal mode (standard mode) executes the registration process and the settlement process for a certain transaction, the POS terminal 20-1 that has executed the registration process and the settlement process is the transaction. Information (for example, in association with information about the transaction) that the registration process and the settlement process for the transaction were performed in the normal mode (standard mode) (for example, the operation mode is identified). Possible information, etc.) may be stored.

It should be noted that each POS terminal 20 may also store which terminal the transaction (processing) was performed on. In the above example, the POS terminal 20-1 may store information indicating that the registration process and the settlement process have been executed on the own terminal (POS terminal 20-1) as the information related to the transaction.
More specifically, the POS terminal 20-1 stores the terminal identification information of its own terminal as the identification information (terminal identification information) of the terminal that has executed the registration process, and itself as the terminal identification information of the terminal that has executed the settlement process. The terminal identification information of the terminal may be stored. Alternatively, the POS terminal 20-1 may store the terminal identification information of its own terminal as the terminal identification information of the terminal that has executed the entire processing (registration processing, settlement processing).

Further, for example, first, the POS terminal 20-1 operating in the normal mode (standard mode) executes the registration process for a certain transaction, and then the POS terminal 20-2 operating in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). However, when the settlement process is executed for the transaction based on the registration information by the above registration process, the POS terminal 20-2 that executed the settlement process can be used as information (for example, settlement information) related to the transaction (or the relevant settlement information). (In association with the information related to the transaction), the information that the registration process related to the transaction was performed in the normal mode (standard mode) is stored, and the settlement process related to the transaction is performed in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Information may be stored. Further, in addition to the above, the POS terminal 20-1 that has executed the registration process may also store information that the registration process related to the transaction has been performed in the normal mode (standard mode).

In the above example, the POS terminal 20-2 that has executed the settlement process stores the information that the registration process has been executed in the other terminal (POS terminal 20-1) as the information related to the transaction, and stores the information that the registration process has been executed in the own terminal (POS). Information indicating that the settlement process has been executed at the terminal 20-2) may be stored.
More specifically, the POS terminal 20-2 stores the terminal identification information of another terminal (POS terminal 20-1) as the information (terminal identification information) of the terminal that executed the registration process, and the terminal that executed the settlement process. The terminal identification information of the own terminal (POS terminal 20-2) may be stored as the terminal identification information of. In the above example, on the side of the POS terminal 20-2 that executes the settlement process, the terminal identification information and the operation mode (specifically, the normal mode (standard mode)) of the POS terminal 20-1 that executed the registration process are set. It suffices if the information to be identified can be obtained. For example, the terminal identification information of the POS terminal 20-1 and the information for identifying the operation mode are supplied from the side of the POS terminal 20-1 to the side of the POS terminal 20-2 (for example, transmission / reception as registration information, payment ticket). It suffices if it is supplied via).

Further, each POS terminal 20 may store the transition (switching) of the operation mode as the information regarding the operation mode. For example, when the operation mode of the POS terminal 20-1 shifts from one operation mode to another, which operation mode the POS terminal 20-1 shifts to together with the transition time of the operation mode. (For example, information that can identify the operation mode after the transition) may be stored. Further, the POS terminal 20-1 has information on which operation mode has been shifted from which operation mode to which operation mode has been shifted (for example, information capable of identifying the operation mode before the shift, the operation mode after the shift), together with the transition time of the operation mode. Information that can identify the above, etc.) may be stored.

In addition, even if the operation mode of each POS terminal 20 is switched by the operation by the clerk (when the mode switching operation, the reading of the clerk code, etc.), the operation mode is switched without the operation of the clerk (when the operation mode is switched. Even if it is a mode switching command, a predetermined time elapse, etc.), the information regarding the transition of the operation mode may be stored. In the above case, each POS terminal 20 has information on what the operation mode has changed (for example, the operation mode has been changed by the operation of the clerk of the clerk code "XXX", and the terminal identification information "XX". The operation mode has been changed by the mode switching command from the POS terminal 20 of "x") may be stored.

In addition to or in addition to the POS terminal 20, the store controller 10 or the monitoring terminal may store information regarding the operation mode.

Further, the information regarding the operation mode to be stored as described above may be output (display, transmission, print, etc.) as necessary. For example, the POS terminal 20 has information on the receipt output in the full self mode that the processing (registration processing, settlement processing) has been performed in the full self mode (information in a mode in which only the clerk can recognize the contents, or the customer. Information in a form that can also be recognized) may be printed. Receipts output in other operation modes may be printed in the same manner. Further, for example, the POS terminal 20 (or the monitoring terminal) may display the operation mode at the time of processing. As an example, when the POS terminal 20 (or the monitoring terminal) inputs a transaction number (information that can identify the transaction) on a predetermined search screen or the like, the POS terminal 20 (or the monitoring terminal) is included in the registration process and the settlement process for the corresponding transaction. For at least one of them, the processed terminal (terminal identification information or the like) and the operation mode (information that can identify the operation mode) may be displayed.

In the following description, it is assumed that the POS terminal 20-1 and the POS terminal 20-2 are in the normal mode (specifically, the normal mode (standard mode)). Further, it is assumed that the POS terminal 20-3 is in the full self mode.

(Display example of POS terminal 20 in full self mode)
15 and 16 are display examples in the POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. Specifically, FIGS. 15 (A), 15 (B), and 16 (A) to 16 (F) are tables on the customer side display unit 205 of the POS terminal 20-3 in the full self mode. It is an example.

FIG. 15A shows the display contents of the registration start screen before the start of the registration process. In FIG. 15A, the registration start button BT30 on the right side of the screen is a button for instructing the start of product registration. The customer operates the registration start button BT30 when starting the product registration. Buttons BT35 to BT37 at the lower left of the screen are buttons for switching the display language to English, Chinese, and Korean, respectively.

FIG. 15B shows the display contents of the registration screen in a state where two items of products (Daifuku rice cake) are registered. When the registration start button BT30 is operated on the registration start screen shown in FIG. 15 (A), the POS terminal 20-3 displays a registration screen in which no product has been registered yet. For convenience of convenience, FIG. 15B shows a registration screen after the products (tea, Daifuku mochi) have already been registered.

In FIG. 15B, the image GA01 at the lower left of the screen shows the state (specifically, the normal mode) of another terminal (POS terminal 20-1). The image GA02 at the lower left of the screen shows the state (specifically, the normal mode) of another terminal (POS terminal 20-2). The checkout button BT32 at the bottom right of the screen is a button for instructing the end of product registration. The customer operates the checkout button BT32 after the product registration is completed. The clerk call button BT33 is a button for calling a clerk. The customer operates the clerk call button BT33 when calling the clerk (for example, when the clerk's support is required).

As described above, the buttons BT35 to BT37 are buttons for switching the display language to English, Chinese, and Korean, respectively. Further, the "vegetable" button BT38 is a button for displaying each preset key of the vegetable.

FIG. 16A shows the display contents of the settlement screen (payment method selection screen) displayed when the settlement process is started. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 16A when the checkout button BT32 is operated on the registration screen (see FIG. 15B).

FIG. 16B shows the display contents of the settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when the payment by cash is started. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 16 (B) when cash is manipulated on the payment method selection screen (see FIG. 16 (A)).

FIG. 16C shows the display contents of the settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when determining the deposit amount. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 16 (C) when cash (deposit) equal to or greater than the payment amount (purchase amount) is inserted.

FIG. 16D shows the display contents of the settlement screen (change screen) displayed when the change is released. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays a change screen as shown in FIG. 16 (D) when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the deposit screen (FIG. 16 (C)).

FIG. 16E shows the display contents of the settlement screen (receipt screen) displayed when the change is removed. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 16 (E) when the change is removed from the outlet of the change machine 209. The POS terminal 20 may install a sensor such as a photo sensor in the vicinity of the outlet, and when the sensor recognizes an object (assuming a customer's hand), it may be determined that the change has been removed. FIG. 16F is an example of a standby screen. Advertisements (product advertisements, event advertisements, etc.) may be displayed on the standby screen.

The POS terminal 20-3 displays the registration start screen (FIG. 15 (A)) after the receipt screen (FIG. 16 (E)) is displayed. For example, the POS terminal 20-3 displays the registration start screen after the receipt is removed from the issuing port of the printing unit 213. The POS terminal 20 may be provided with a sensor capable of recognizing that the receipt has been removed from the issuing port. Further, when no change occurs, the transition from the deposit screen (FIG. 16 (C)) to the receipt screen (FIG. 16 (E)) may be performed without displaying the change screen (FIG. 16 (D)). ..

Next, in the semi-self mode, a process for improving the settlement efficiency (hereinafter, also referred to as “payment efficiency improvement process”) and various screens will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a layout of a POS terminal used in the explanation of the settlement efficiency improvement process. In the layout shown in FIG. 17, two POS terminals 501 and 502, a clerk 510, and a customer 511 are shown.

The POS terminal 501 operates in the registration-only mode of the semi-self mode in the normal state when the predetermined condition described later is not satisfied, and can operate in the normal mode when the predetermined condition described later is satisfied. That is, the POS terminal 501 performs a registration process for registering a product, and can normally transmit the registration information generated in the registration process to the POS terminal 502. Further, the POS terminal 501 can perform the settlement process based on the registration information when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The POS terminal 502 operates as a semi-self mode accounting-only mode.

From the above, the normal operation mode of the POS terminals 501 and 502 in the settlement efficiency improvement process is that the settlement of the product registered in the POS terminal 501 by the clerk 510 is performed by the customer 511 in the POS terminal 502. .. On the other hand, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation mode is a form in which the clerk 510 registers and setstles the product on the POS terminal 501. The POS terminal 502 may operate in the full self mode. Even in this case, the POS terminal 502 can receive the registration information from the POS terminal 501 and perform the settlement process based on the registration information.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing an example of the above-mentioned predetermined conditions (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “conditions”). As shown in FIG. 18 (A), the conditions include a condition regarding the total amount and a condition regarding the signature. The condition regarding the total amount of these is that the total amount of the products registered in the registration process is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount or exceeds the predetermined amount. Examples of this predetermined amount include an amount that requires a revenue stamp (50,000 yen) and a credit card payment amount that requires the input (or signature) of a PIN (hereinafter, also referred to as "password input settlement amount"). The password input settlement amount is determined according to the store, card company, etc., and is not unique.

Another signature condition is that the transaction selling the goods registered in the registration process requires the customer's signature or seal. As an example of this, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), there are cases where a specific product such as a powerful drug (hereinafter, also referred to as “signature required product”) is registered and a foreigner tax exemption is declared. For example, when making a transaction.

Next, a screen displayed when the above conditions are satisfied will be described. The screen described below shows a screen displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 of the POS terminal 501. FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a screen 520 displayed when the total amount of money exceeds the required amount of revenue stamps.

The screen 520 shows that a product of 54,000 yen has been registered. Further, the screen 520 shows a stamp screen 521 and a designated button 522. Of these, the stamp screen 521 states that "The total amount has exceeded 50,000 yen. Revenue stamps are required. Please pay at this cash register." As a result, the clerk can recognize that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501. The stamp screen 521 is closed when "OK" is pressed by the clerk. The designation button 522 is a button for designating that the POS terminal 502 performs the settlement process.

When the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501, the clerk cannot specify that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 502. Therefore, the designated button 522 is masked as shown in FIG. 18 (B). This makes it possible to prevent erroneous operations by the clerk.

FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a screen 530 displayed when a specific product (agricultural chemicals in the figure) is registered and traded. The pesticides shown in FIG. 19 (A) are products that require the signature of the customer.

Screen 530 shows that the pesticide has been registered. Further, the screen 530 shows a signature required screen 531 and a designation button 532. Of these, the signature required screen 531 states that "Your signature, etc. is required. Please pay at this cash register." As a result, the clerk can recognize that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501. The signature required screen 531 is closed when "OK" is pressed by the clerk. The designation button 532 is a button for designating that the settlement process is to be performed on the POS terminal 502.

When the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501, the clerk cannot specify that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 502. Therefore, the designated button 532 is masked as shown in FIG. 19 (A). This makes it possible to prevent erroneous operations by the clerk.

FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a screen 540 displayed when a foreigner tax exemption is declared. Since the screen 540 shown in FIG. 19B is a screen corresponding to the tax exemption for foreigners, the tax exemption button 543 is provided. When the clerk presses the tax exemption button 543, the foreigner tax exemption is declared.

In addition to the tax exemption button 543, the tax exemption screen 541 and the designation button 542 are shown on the screen 540. Of these, the tax exemption screen 541 states, "Do you want to carry out tax exemption processing? If you want to carry out tax exemption processing, please settle at this cash register." As a result, the clerk can recognize that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501. Further, the tax exemption screen 541 shown in FIG. 19B shows a state in which "Yes" is pressed by the clerk. When "Yes" is pressed, the tax exemption screen 541 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The designation button 542 is a button for designating that the POS terminal 502 performs the settlement process.

When the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 501, the clerk cannot specify that the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal 502. Therefore, the designation button 542 is masked as shown in FIG. 19 (B). This makes it possible to prevent erroneous operations by the clerk.

Next, the settlement efficiency improvement process for displaying each of the above-mentioned screens will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 and 21. This process is a modification of the process described with reference to FIG. 10 (A). The POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the product has been scanned (step S101). When the product is scanned (step S101: YES), the POS terminal 501 registers the scanned product (step S102). The POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the registered product is a signature-required product (step S103). When the registered product is not a signature-required product (step S103: NO), the POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the total amount of the registered products is 50,000 yen or more (step S104). That is, it is determined whether or not a revenue stamp is required.

If the total amount is less than 50,000 yen (step S104: NO), the POS terminal 501 proceeds to step S204 of FIG. When the total amount is 50,000 yen or more (step S104: YES), the POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the stamp flag is on (step S105). The stamp flag is a flag indicating whether or not the required stamp screen described with reference to FIG. 18B is displayed. When it is displayed, it indicates on, and when it is not displayed, it indicates off. The stamp flag is initialized off at the start of the settlement efficiency processing.

When the stamp flag is on (step S106: NO), since the stamp required screen has already been displayed, the POS terminal 501 proceeds to step S204 of FIG. When the stamp flag is off (step S106: YES), the POS terminal 501 displays the stamp required screen (step S106), turns on the stamp flag (step S107), and proceeds to step S201 in FIG. ..

In step S103, when the registered product is a signature-requiring product (step S103: YES), the POS terminal 501 displays the signature-requiring screen 531 described with reference to FIG. 19 (A) (step S108). , Step S201 of FIG.

In step S101, if the product has not been scanned (step S101: NO), the POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the tax exemption button has been pressed (step S109). If the tax exemption button is not pressed (step S109: NO), the POS terminal 501 returns to step S101. When the tax exemption button is pressed (step S109: YES), the POS terminal 501 displays the tax exemption screen described with reference to FIG. 19 (B) (step S110). The POS terminal 501 determines whether or not "Yes" is pressed on the tax exemption screen (step S111). If "Yes" is not pressed (step S111: NO), the POS terminal 501 returns to step S101. If "Yes" is pressed (step S111: YES), the POS terminal 501 proceeds to step S201 of FIG.

This will be described subsequently with reference to FIG. The POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the mask flag is on (step S201). The mask flag is a flag indicating whether or not the above-mentioned designated button has been masked. When masked, it indicates on, and when it is not masked, it indicates off. The mask flag is initialized off at the start of the settlement efficiency processing. If the mask flag is on (step S201: YES), the POS terminal 501 proceeds to step S204.

When the mask flag is off (step S201: NO), the POS terminal 501 masks the designated button (step S202) and turns on the mask flag (step S203). The POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the subtotal key has been pressed (step S204). If the subtotal key is not pressed (step S204: NO), the POS terminal 501 proceeds to step S101 of FIG.

When the subtotal key is pressed (step S204: YES), the POS terminal 501 determines whether or not the mask flag is on (step S205). When the mask flag is on (step S205: YES), the POS terminal 501 performs the settlement process on the POS terminal 501 without transmitting the registration information to another device (POS terminal 502 in the example of FIG. 17). (Step S206), the process ends. When the mask flag is off (step S205: NO), the POS terminal 501 waits for designation to another device (step S207: YES) and transmits registration information to the designated device (step S208). , End the process.

As described above, it is determined whether or not the predetermined conditions for the registration process are satisfied, and if the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the settlement process is performed on the POS terminal that has performed the registration process. , The settlement efficiency can be improved. The predetermined condition is a case where the settlement process is performed on the registered POS terminal by comparing the case where the settlement process is performed on the registered POS terminal and the case where the settlement process is performed on the settlement device. It is a condition that the settlement efficiency is better.

These conditions include that the total amount of the products registered in the registration process is equal to or greater than the specified amount or exceeds the specified amount, and that the transaction for selling the registered products in the registration process requires the signature of the customer. Be done. In either case, since the operation of the clerk is required at the time of payment or after payment, it is possible to improve the payment efficiency by performing the payment processing on the POS terminal that has performed the registration processing. Even if the settlement device fails and the settlement device cannot operate, it may be possible to perform the settlement process on the POS terminal that has performed the registration process.

The stamp required screen 521, the signature required screen 531 and the tax exemption screen 541 are pop-up displayed, but the display form is not limited to this and may be any display form. Even if the total amount of revenue stamps is 50,000 yen or more, revenue stamps are not required when issuing electronic receipts. Therefore, when issuing an electronic receipt, the stamp screen 521 may not be displayed. Alternatively, a button for selecting to issue an electronic receipt is provided on the stamp screen 521, and when the button is pressed, registration information is transmitted to another device even if the total amount is 50,000 yen or more. It may be possible.

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In the above-described embodiment, an example of application to a retail store has been described, but it can also be applied to a restaurant. FIG. 22 is a schematic configuration diagram of the settlement system 600 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The settlement system 600 is a settlement system installed in a restaurant and is also a product management system in the store. As shown in the figure, the settlement system 600 includes a management device (store controller) 610, a POS device 620, a settlement device (hereinafter referred to as “self-payment device”) 640, and a kitchen device (kitchen monitor, etc.) 660. The access point 680 is connected to the LAN 700, and the order terminals 710 and 740 are connected to the LAN 700 via the access point 680. The LAN 700 may be wired or wireless.

The management device 610 is a computer that controls the entire settlement system 600, and manages various information such as a menu master file. The menu master file is updated as appropriate. The management device 610 appropriately transmits the latest menu master file as a menu file to the POS device 620, the self-payment device 640, the ordering terminals 710, 740, and the like.

The self-payment device 640 is used when the customer makes a payment by himself / herself using the accounting bill described later. The POS device 620 is used when the customer does not use the self-payment device 640 and the clerk pays.

The kitchen device 660 is a kitchen monitor that displays cooking instruction data of ordered dishes on a screen, and is generally installed in the vicinity of the kitchen (kitchen). The clerk who cooks in the kitchen cooks according to the cooking instruction content displayed on the kitchen terminal 660. The kitchen device 660 receives a cooking instruction command transmitted when a food order is received from the ordering terminals 710, 740, and the like, and displays the cooking instruction content. Instead of the kitchen monitor, the kitchen device 660 may be a kitchen printer that prints out cooking instructions on a sheet, or both may be installed.

The ordering terminals 710 and 740 have a similar configuration. The order terminal 710 has a touch panel 717 and an operation button unit 721 on its surface. The ordering terminal 740 also has a touch panel 747 and an operation button unit 751 on its surface. Further, the ordering terminal 740 includes a printing unit (not shown). The difference between the order terminal 710 and the order terminal 740 is that the order terminal 710 is a mobile terminal mainly operated by a clerk, whereas the order terminal 740 is a mobile terminal mainly operated by the customer himself. Further, the touch panels 717 and 747 are provided so as to be superimposed on the screen.

Next, an operation example of this settlement system 600 will be described. The customer takes out the plate moving on the lane to the seated table and eats and drinks various dishes placed on the plate. On the other hand, by ordering directly from the clerk, the ordering terminal 710 requests the kitchen to cook the menu product, or by operating the ordering terminal 740 by the customer himself, the kitchen is requested to cook the menu product.

Next, when the customer's eating and drinking is completed, the clerk confirms (counts) the type and number of dishes eaten and eats, and the settlement information (various information necessary for settlement) is sent from the order terminal 110 to the management device 610. Will be sent to. Or, if a device such as a device that automatically confirms (counts) the type and number of dishes eaten and eats and automatically sends the settlement information to the management device 610 is installed, the customer eats and drinks. When the process is completed, the customer himself / herself uses the order terminal 740 or the like to transmit to the management device 610 that eating and drinking has been completed. The settlement information is stored in the management device 610 in association with the table identification information (for example, the table number) of the customer who performs the settlement.

When the settlement information is transmitted to the management device 610, the order terminal 740 prints a slip described later. The printed slip is handed to the customer by the clerk. In the case of the order terminal 710, since the printing unit is not provided, a slip similar to the slip to be printed is displayed on the screen.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a slip. FIG. 23 (A) shows an example of a slip (slip example A) that is printed or displayed when the “payment amount” is less than 50,000. FIG. 23B shows an example of a slip (slip example B) that is printed or displayed when the “payment amount” is 50,000 or more.

Slip examples A and B show the breakdown of the payment amount. Therefore, in each of the slip examples A and B, the ordered product, the unit price, the number of orders, the consumption tax amount, and the like are displayed. If the "payment amount" is less than 50,000, the receipt does not require a revenue stamp, so payment can be made with the self-payment device 640 without a clerk. On the other hand, when the "payment amount" is 50,000 or more, a revenue stamp is required on the receipt, so that it is impossible to settle with the self-payment device 640 without a clerk. Therefore, the slip example B is provided with a caution column 800. The caution column 800 includes a wording that encourages the clerk to move to the checkout machine in order to encourage the clerk to settle.

In the case of FIG. 23, it is simply referred to as a "payment machine with a clerk", and which payment machine is not specifically specified. However, for example, in the case of the present embodiment, the POS device 620 is a payment machine with a clerk. , The POS device 620 may be encouraged to move by using identification information that can be identified by the customer (for example, a cash register number displayed for the customer). Further, as a mode for urging the movement to the payment machine with the clerk, in addition to displaying in the caution column 800, for example, the movement to the payment machine with the clerk may be promoted by voice output.

When the slip is printed or displayed, the customer takes the checkout tag (also called the table tag) attached to the table on which the customer was seated and moves to the self-payment device 640 or the POS device 620 to settle the payment. Do. The self-payment device 640 and the POS device 620 acquire specific information that can identify the table from the accounting bill. Specifically, since specific information is provided on the accounting bill by a barcode or the like, the barcode is read. The settlement device 640 and the POS device 620 acquire settlement information based on the acquired specific information, and perform settlement processing.

Here, an example of processing in the case where the customer tries to make a payment with the self-payment device 640 even though the caution column 800 is printed or displayed will be described. The accounting tag corresponding to the table of the customer who makes the payment that requires the revenue stamp is expressed as the stamp accounting tag.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing three types of processing examples when a customer tries to make a payment with the self-payment device 640 and the self-payment device 640 reads a stamp accounting bill.

FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a call display. In the call display, the clerk confirms the caller, and for example, a table number or the like is displayed. The call display is displayed with a number (“64” in the figure) corresponding to the self-payment device 640 that has read the stamp accounting bill. As a result, the clerk can recognize the self-payment device 640 corresponding to the number, so that the clerk goes to the self-payment device 640. After that, for example, the revenue stamp can be attached by the clerk in the POS device 620.

FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the self-payment device 640. The self-payment device 640 displays the screen 801 when the stamp accounting bill is read. The screen 801 displays "Please settle with a checkout machine with a clerk". This makes it possible to encourage customers to move to a checkout machine with a clerk.

FIG. 24C is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the self-payment device 640. The self-payment device 640 displays a screen 802 when the stamp accounting bill is read. On the screen 802, "Calling a clerk" is displayed. As a result, the customer is made to wait in the self-payment device 640 until the clerk arrives. At that time, for example, the call display shown in FIG. 24A displays the number corresponding to the self-payment device 640 that has read the stamp accounting bill. As a result, the clerk can go to the self-payment device 640, and then, for example, the POS device 620 can attach the revenue stamp by the clerk.

The embodiment described above has described an embodiment in which revenue stamps are used as an example to encourage movement to another payment device (for example, a payment device with a clerk). For example, the payment device is near full change, near end, out of receipt, etc. It can also be applied to operations that encourage movement to other payment devices when payments that require the operation of a clerk, such as payments made with coupons or cash vouchers, cannot be used.

When making payments using coupons or cash vouchers, the self-payment device 640 is provided with a button for making payments using coupons or cash vouchers, and the clerk moves to the self-payment device 640 by pressing the button. When the payment is made or the button is pressed as shown on the screen 801, "Please make payment with a payment machine with a clerk" may be displayed.

In the call display, an example of displaying a table number or a number corresponding to the self-payment device 640 has been described. For example, the type and situation (coupon or cash voucher use is "95", revenue stamp call is "96", credit sign Is "97", the error is "98", and the other calls are "99").

The program for realizing the POS terminal 20 described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program may be read into a computer system and executed. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In addition, it shall include those that hold the program for a certain period of time. 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, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments, and includes designs and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

1 ... POS system 10 ... Store controller 20, 501, 502 ... POS terminal 201 ... CPU
202 ... ROM
203 ... RAM
204 ... Hard disk 205 ... Customer side display unit 206 ... Customer side scanner unit 208 ... Card payment unit 209 ... Change machine 210 ... Clerk side display unit 211 ... Key operation unit 212 ... Clerk side scanner unit 213 ... Printing unit 214 ... Audio output unit 215 ... Communication unit 600 ... Settlement system 620 ... POS device 640 ... Self-payment device 710, 740 ... Order terminal

Claims (5)

In a product sales data processing system equipped with a product registration settlement device and a settlement device,
The product registration settlement device is
Product registration means for registering products and registration processing
A transmission means capable of transmitting the registration information generated in the registration process performed by the product registration means to the settlement device, and a transmission means.
A determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined conditions for the registration process are satisfied, and
When the determination means determines that the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the first settlement means that performs the settlement process based on the registration information, and the first settlement means.
With
The settlement device is
A receiving means for receiving the registration information from the product registration settlement device, and
A second settlement means that performs settlement processing by the customer's own operation based on the registration information received by the reception means, and
A product sales data processing system characterized by being equipped with. The product sales data processing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that the total amount of the products registered in the registration process is equal to or more than the predetermined amount or exceeds the predetermined amount. The product sales data processing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a transaction for selling a product registered in the registration process, which requires a customer's signature. It is a control method of a product sales data processing system including a product registration settlement device and a settlement device.
A product registration step in which the product registration settlement device performs a registration process for registering a product,
A transmission step in which the product registration settlement device can transmit the registration information generated in the registration process performed by the product registration step to the settlement device.
A determination step in which the product registration settlement device determines whether or not a predetermined condition relating to the registration process is satisfied, and
When the product registration settlement device determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the determination step, the first settlement step of performing the settlement process based on the registration information, and
A reception step in which the settlement device receives the registration information from the product registration settlement device, and
A second settlement step in which the settlement device performs a settlement process by the customer's own operation based on the registration information received in the reception step.
A control method characterized by being equipped with. A program for making the product registration settlement device function as a first computer and the settlement device functioning as a second computer in a product sales data processing system including a product registration settlement device and a settlement device.
The first computer,
Product registration means for registering products and registration processing
A transmission means capable of transmitting the registration information generated in the registration process performed by the product registration means to the settlement device, and a transmission means.
A determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined conditions for the registration process are satisfied, and
When it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination means is made to function as the first settlement means for performing the settlement process based on the registration information.
The second computer,
A receiving means for receiving the registration information from the product registration settlement device, and
A program for functioning as a second settlement means for performing settlement processing by the customer's own operation based on the registration information received by the receiving means.

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