JP2021168210A - Commodity sales data processing system, settlement device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve convenience of a user.SOLUTION: A commodity sales data processing system includes: settlement means for performing settlement processing of a transaction on the basis of purchasing data of a commodity; addition means for performing addition processing to a settlement medium possessed by a user; and control means for, when the transaction includes the addition processing by the addition means and the settlement processing by the settlement means, preferentially executing the addition processing by the addition means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to POS systems and programs.

It is known that when using electronic money in a POS register, a self-register, or a cash register system in which a registration device and a settlement device are separated, the card balance is charged before the settlement starts, and then the settlement process is started. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-209445

However, with the conventionally known method, there is a problem that it is difficult to charge the electronic money after starting the settlement process. Therefore, when the balance of electronic money is less than the accounting amount, for example, it is a general countermeasure to use up the balance of electronic money and pay the remaining shortfall in cash to complete the settlement process. In such a case, the user must provide an opportunity to separately charge the electronic money whose balance is 0 yen, which is not necessarily a user-dominant settlement method.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a POS system and a program that are highly convenient for users.

One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a settlement means for performing settlement processing of a transaction based on purchase data of a product, an additional means for performing additional processing on a payment medium possessed by a user, and a transaction. A sales data processing apparatus comprising: a control means for preferentially executing the additional process by the additional means when there is the additional process by the additional means and the settlement process by the settlement means. be.

According to the above configuration, the settlement means performs the settlement processing of the transaction based on the purchase data of the product. In addition, the additional means performs additional processing on the payment medium possessed by the user. Further, when the transaction has an additional process by the additional means and a settlement process by the settlement means, the control means preferentially executes the additional process by the additional means.

As a result, when there is an additional process and a settlement process in the transaction, the additional process can be executed with priority, so that the convenience for the user can be improved.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned sales data processing device, and the control means may start the settlement process when the additional process is completed.

According to the above configuration, the control means starts the settlement process when the additional process is completed.

As a result, in the transaction, the settlement process can be automatically started after the additional process is executed.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned sales data processing device, based on a display means for displaying information on the additional processing and information on the settlement processing, and a monetary amount display displayed by the display means. The additional means may include an input means for accepting an input operation, and the additional means may add an amount corresponding to the input operation by the input means to the payment medium.

According to the above configuration, the display means displays the information regarding the additional processing and the information regarding the settlement processing. Further, the input means accepts an input operation based on the amount display displayed by the display means. Further, the additional means adds an amount of money corresponding to the input operation by the input means to the payment medium.

As a result, the input operation can be performed based on the amount display displayed by the display means, and the input operation can be performed more easily.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is the sales data processing device, and when the display means displays information related to the additional processing, the information related to the settlement processing is different from the information related to the additional processing. Or may not display the information related to the settlement process.

According to the above configuration, when displaying the information related to the additional process, the display means displays the information related to the settlement process in a different manner from the information related to the additional process, or does not display the information related to the settlement process.

As a result, the information related to the additional processing can be displayed separately.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is the sales data processing device, which includes a calculation means for calculating a difference based on the balance held by the payment medium and the total amount of the purchase data, and the control means. If it is determined that the total amount of money is larger than the remaining amount based on the calculation result, the additional processing may be preferentially executed.

According to the above configuration, the calculation means calculates the difference based on the balance held by the payment medium and the total amount of the purchase data. Further, when the control means determines that the total amount is larger than the remaining amount based on the calculation result, the control means preferentially executes the additional processing.

As a result, when the total amount of purchase data is larger than the balance held by the payment medium, the additional processing can be executed with priority.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned sales data processing device, in which the display means has a different display mode based on the difference calculated by the calculation means, and the input means is calculated by the calculation means. Input may be prohibited based on the above difference.

According to the above configuration, the calculation means calculates the difference between the balance and the total amount. Further, the display means changes the display mode based on the difference calculated by the calculation means. Further, the input means prohibits input based on the difference calculated by the calculation means.

As a result, the display mode can be changed based on the difference between the balance held by the payment medium and the total amount of the purchase data, and the input means is the total amount of the balance held by the payment medium and the purchase data. Input can be prohibited based on the difference between.

Further, one aspect of the present invention includes a settlement step of performing settlement processing of a transaction based on purchase data of a product, an additional step of performing additional processing on a payment medium possessed by a user, and the addition by the additional step in a transaction. When the process and the settlement process by the settlement step are executed, the program may be a program for causing the computer to execute the control step that preferentially executes the additional process by the additional step.

According to the above configuration, in the settlement step, the settlement processing of the transaction is performed based on the purchase data of the product. Further, in the additional step, additional processing is performed on the payment medium possessed by the user. Further, in the control step, when there is an additional process by the additional step and a settlement process by the settlement step in the transaction, the additional process by the additional step is preferentially executed.

As a result, when there is an additional process and a settlement process in the transaction, the additional process can be executed with priority, so that the convenience for the user can be improved.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the convenience for the user.

A configuration example of the POS system according to the present embodiment according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance example of the registration apparatus and the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the prepaid card management server in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the prepaid card management information in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the process transition example of the registration apparatus in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the process transition example of the settlement apparatus in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the settlement method selection screen in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the instruction screen which holds the prepaid card in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the shortage correspondence method selection screen in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the charge amount selection screen in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the screen which prompts the payment of the charge amount in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the screen which prompts the receipt of the receipt in this embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the balance notification screen in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a POS (Point Of Sales) system (an example of a sales data processing device) according to the present embodiment. The POS system shown in the figure includes a store controller 10, a registration device 20, three payment devices 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, a communication device 40, and a prepaid card management server 50. It is configured. In the following description, when the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 are not particularly distinguished, they are described as the settlement device 30.

The store controller 10, the registration device 20, the settlement device 30, and the communication device 40 are provided in the store ST. The store controller 10, the registration device 20, the three settlement devices 30, and the communication device 40 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) 11.

The prepaid card management server 50 is provided outside the store ST. The prepaid card management server 50 and the communication device 40 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via, for example, a network. As a result, the store controller 10, the registration device 20, and the settlement device 30 in the store ST are connected to the prepaid card management server 50 by relaying the communication device 40 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

The prepaid card management server 50 may be connected to the registration device, the settlement device, the store controller, and the like in other stores so as to be able to communicate with each other, for example, via a communication device in another store (not shown).

The configuration of the POS system shown in the figure is an example. For example, the POS system may be configured to include two or more registration devices 20, or may include two or less or four or more checkout devices 30. Further, the POS system may be configured not to include the store controller 10.

When the configuration of the POS system does not include the store controller 10, another device (for example, a registration device 20, or one registration device 20 representing two or more registration devices 20 when present) is provided. ) May also function as the store controller 10.

The store controller 10 is a computer that controls the POS system, and manages various information such as a product master. The store controller 10 appropriately transmits the latest product master to the registration device 20 and each settlement device 30. The product master is a file that stores product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name (product name, item name), selling price, and discount information of each product.

The store controller 10 acquires a product master reflecting the latest product information from the outside (for example, a server of the headquarters, a medium such as a CD-ROM), and appropriately transmits it to the registration device 20 and each settlement device 30.

The registration device 20 executes a registration process for registering a product to be purchased. Product registration is performed, for example, by scanning a barcode attached to the product using a scanner, or by operating a preset button or the like displayed on the product registration screen. Further, the registration device 20 generates and stores information about the registered product (hereinafter referred to as product registration data).

The product registration data includes product registration data identification information for identifying the product registration data, registration date and time, product identification information of each registered product, product name of each registered product, selling price, discount information, and purchase target. Includes the number of transaction points (purchased points) indicating the number of items of the item, and the total amount (total amount) of the items to be purchased. In addition, the product registration data may further include registration device identification information for identifying the registration device 20 that generated the product registration data (that is, the registration device 20 that registered the product related to the product registration data).

The product registration data is used in the settlement process in the settlement apparatus 30. The settlement process is a process of selectively paying and settling the price of the registered product by using cash, a prepaid card 60 (including electronic money, the charge balance of the prepaid card), a credit card, or the like.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of settlement devices 30, but any one of the plurality of settlement devices 30 executes the settlement process using the product registration data generated by the registration device 20. Among the plurality of settlement devices 30, examples of the mode for designating the settlement device 30 to execute the settlement process include the following first designation mode and second designation mode.

The first designation mode is a mode in which the clerk designates the settlement device 30 for executing the settlement process by the registration device 20. That is, the clerk designates the settlement device 30 to execute the settlement process from among the plurality of settlement devices 30 by performing the operation of designating the settlement device 30 on the registration device 20. The registration device 20 displays the operation information indicating the operation status of each settlement device 30, and the registration device 20 confirms the operation status of each settlement device 30 when the clerk specifies the settlement device 30. You may be able to do it.

When the clerk designates the settlement device 30, the accounting data including the product registration data generated in the registration device 20 is transmitted to the designated settlement device 30 via the LAN 11.
That is, when the settlement device 30 is designated after the registration process, the registration device 20 transmits the accounting data including the product registration data based on the registration process to the designated settlement device 30. In the present embodiment, the registration device 20 directly transmits the accounting data to the settlement device 30, but the accounting data may be transmitted to the settlement device 30 via the store controller 10.

In the second designation mode, the clerk issues a payment processing medium (accounting ticket (registered trademark)) handed to the customer by the registration device 20, and the clerk handed the accounting ticket. This is a mode in which the customer makes one checkout device 30 read. That is, the customer designates the settlement device 30 to execute the settlement process from among the plurality of settlement devices 30 by having the settlement device 30 read the checkout ticket handed over by the clerk. The accounting data identification information and the registration device identification information are printed on the accounting ticket in either a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code format.

When the accounting ticket is read by the settlement device 30, the accounting data including the product registration data (product registration data corresponding to the accounting ticket) generated by the registration device 20 via the LAN 11 is the accounting data. It is transmitted to the settlement device 30 that has read the accounting ticket.

That is, when the settlement device 30 reads the accounting ticket, the accounting device 30 displays the accounting data corresponding to the accounting ticket (the product registration data identified by the product registration data identification information obtained from the accounting ticket). The registration device 20 corresponding to the accounting ticket (the registration device 20 identified by the registration device identification information obtained from the accounting ticket) is requested (request information is transmitted), and the registration device 20 for which the accounting data is requested is requested. The accounting data is transmitted to the requesting settlement device 30.

In the present embodiment, the settlement device 30 directly requests the registration device 20 for the accounting data, but the registration device 20 may request the accounting data via the store controller 10. Further, although the registration device 20 directly transmits the accounting data to the settlement device 30, the registration device 20 may transmit the accounting data to the settlement device 30 via the store controller 10.

In addition, the registration device 20 uses an accounting ticket in which the accounting data identification information and the registration device identification information are printed in a two-dimensional code instead of the accounting ticket in which the accounting data identification information and the registration device identification information are printed in a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code. It may be issued. When the checkout device 30 reads the checkout ticket on which the checkout data is printed with a two-dimensional code, the checkout device 30 directly acquires the product registration data from the checkout ticket.

The settlement device 30 executes the settlement process according to the operation of the customer. When the settlement device 30 finishes the settlement process, the settlement device 30 notifies the registration device 20 of the end of the settlement process. In addition, the settlement device 30 executes an additional process of charging the prepaid card (payment medium) according to the operation of the customer.

The communication device 40 has a function as a gateway that relays the connection with the network including the prepaid card management server 50 and the connection with the LAN 11 in the store ST. As a result, as described above, the prepaid card management server 50 is communicably connected to the store controller 10, the registration device 20, and the settlement device 30 in the store ST.

Next, a configuration example of the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the registration device 20. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement device 30. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an external example of the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30.

As shown in FIG. 2, the registration device 20 is a CPU (Central Processing).
Unit) 201, storage unit 202, RAM (Random Access Memory) 203, scanner unit 204, clerk display unit 205, customer display unit 205a, operation unit 206, communication unit 207, and buzzer 208. And a printing unit 209. These can communicate with each other via the bus.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the registration device 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 202. The storage unit 202 is an auxiliary storage device of the CPU 201, and stores various information used by the CPU 201 including a program.

The RAM 203 is the main storage device of the CPU 201 and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores a product master acquired from the store controller 10, product registration data generated after the registration process, and the like. The scanner unit 204 optically reads the barcode (product code) attached to the product.

The clerk display unit 205 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel) and displays various information for the clerk. For example, the clerk display unit 205 displays a product registration screen or the like in which preset buttons associated with product information (product code, etc.) are arranged.

The customer display unit 205a displays various information for the customer. For example, the customer display unit 205a displays the price or the like of the registered product. The customer display unit 205a may be a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel).

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

The communication unit 207 communicates with another device via the LAN 11. The buzzer 208 generates a buzzer sound when it is necessary for a clerk to confirm the operation. The printing unit 209 prints and publishes the medium as needed. For example, the printing unit 209 may print and issue an accounting ticket.

As shown in FIG. 3, the settlement device 30 includes a CPU 301, a storage unit 302, a RAM 303, a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, and a printing unit 309. A settlement unit 310, a barber's pole 311 and a human detection sensor 312 are provided. These can communicate with each other via the bus. In addition, the settlement unit 310 includes a card reader 313.

The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the settlement device 30 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 302. The storage unit 302 is an auxiliary storage device of the CPU 301, and stores various information used by the CPU 301 including a program.

The RAM 303 is the main storage device of the CPU 201 and stores various information. For example, the RAM 303 stores the product master acquired from the store controller 10 and the product registration data acquired from the registration device 20. The scanner unit 304 optically reads, for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code printed on a checkout ticket or a barcode (membership code) attached to a membership card or the like.

The display unit 305 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel) and displays various information. For example, the display unit 305 displays a settlement screen on which the total amount and the like are displayed.

The operation unit 306 includes various operation buttons (correction keys, preset keys, etc.) for operating the settlement device 30. For example, the operation unit 306 accepts the correction of the operation input by operating the operation button (correction key).

The communication unit 307 communicates with another device via the LAN 11. When an error or the like occurs, the buzzer 308 generates a buzzer sound for notifying the error. The printing unit 309 prints the medium and issues it. For example, when the settlement process (that is, the settlement of the purchase price of the product) is completed, the printing unit 309 prints and issues a receipt showing the settlement result and the customer should take home.

The settlement unit 310 includes a change fishing ticket machine, a credit card reader, a card reader 313, etc., and a control unit thereof. Using the settlement unit 310, cash, a credit card, a prepaid card 60, etc. are used. Payment processing is performed. The settlement unit 310 outputs the result of executing the settlement (for example, information indicating whether or not the settlement has been completed) to the CPU 301 via the bus. The change fishing bill machine is provided with a bill insertion slot for inserting and discharging bills, a coin insertion slot for inserting coins, and a change ejection port for discharging change. In the following description, the bill slot and the coin slot may be collectively referred to as a coin slot.

The barber's pole 311 has a plurality of color indicator lights, and by turning on or blinking these indicator lights, it is possible to notify or operate information indicating that the checkout device 30 is a device designated by a clerk. Notify that there is.

The human detection sensor 312 is a sensor that detects that a person (customer) is within a predetermined range in front of the settlement device 30.

In the store ST in the present embodiment, the customer can pay the price (purchase amount) of the purchased product using the prepaid card 60 (an example of the payment medium) possessed by the customer. That is, the customer can pay the price by using the prepaid card 60 when shopping at the store ST. The prepaid card 60 in this embodiment is a prepaid card that allows the customer to charge (pay). The balance of the charge amount (charge balance) in the prepaid card 60 is managed by the prepaid card management server 50.

The card reader 313 reads necessary information from the prepaid card 60 of the communication partner by communicating with the prepaid card 60. In the present embodiment, the information read from the prepaid card 60 is the customer number. The customer number is uniquely assigned to each prepaid card 60 and is associated with the customer. That is, the customer number functions as an identifier that uniquely identifies each of the prepaid card and the customer.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the appearance of the registration device 20 including the scanner unit 204, the clerk display unit 205, the operation unit 206, and the printing unit 209. Further, the appearance configuration of the payment apparatus 30 including the scanner unit 304, the display unit 305, the operation unit 306, the printing unit 309, the payment unit 310, the card reader 313, the sign pole 311 and the like is shown.

Further, a configuration example of the prepaid card management server 50 will be described with reference to FIG. The prepaid card management server 50 shown in the figure includes a CPU 501, a storage unit 502, a RAM 503, and a communication unit 504.

The CPU 501 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the prepaid card management server 50 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 502.
The storage unit 502 is an auxiliary storage device of the CPU 501, and stores various information used by the CPU 501 including a program.

The storage unit 502 in the present embodiment stores the prepaid card management information. FIG. 6 shows an example of prepaid card management information. The prepaid card management information in the figure has a structure in which customer information, charge balance, and usage history information are associated with each customer number. The customer number is stored for each prepaid card as described above, and functions as a prepaid card identifier and a customer identifier.

The customer information is information including a predetermined information element regarding the customer associated with the customer number. Information elements of customer information include, for example, the customer's name, age, address, and the like. The charge balance indicates the value of the charge balance in the prepaid card associated with the customer number.
The usage history information is information showing the history of the use of the prepaid card in the past.

The explanation is returned to FIG. The RAM 503 is the main storage device of the CPU 501, and is used, for example, as a work area when the CPU 501 performs an operation. The communication unit 504 communicates with the registration device 20, the settlement device 30, the store controller 10, and the like in the store ST by being connected to the communication device 40 via the network.

Subsequently, a processing transition example of the registration device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7. Further, in the explanation of the figure, an example will be given in which the settlement device 30 for executing the settlement process is designated according to the first designation mode described above.

Step S101: As an initial state, the registration device 20 is in a standby state. The waiting state is a state of waiting for the registration process for recording the purchased product of the customer to be started. In the standby state, the standby screen is displayed on the clerk display unit 205 of the registration device 20.

Step S102: Here, when the customer goes to the registration device 20 to settle the purchased product and hands the purchased product to the clerk, the clerk starts the operation of registering the delivered purchased product. Then, the registration device 20 starts the product registration process in response to the registration of the first purchased product.

Step S103: The clerk operates the subtotal key when the registration of the purchased product is completed. The registration device 20 treats the product registration as completed by accepting the operation of the subtotal key.
Step S104: The clerk performs the accounting key operation, and the registration device 20 accepts the operation.

Step S105: Next, the clerk performs a settlement device designation operation for designating the settlement device 30 for executing the settlement according to the current transaction. The registration device 20 accepts the operation and transmits the accounting data to the settlement device 30 designated by the settlement device designation operation. Here, the accounting data includes product registration data (for example, the amount of each registered product, the subtotal amount (purchase amount), etc.) according to the product registration result (recording result of the product) in the current transaction. After transmitting the accounting data in step S105, the registration device 20 returns to the standby state in step S101.

Next, a processing transition example of the settlement device 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The process of FIG. 7 corresponds to the process of the registration device 20 described with reference to FIG. 7.

Step S201: As an initial state, the settlement device 30 is in a standby state. The waiting state is a state of waiting for the processing related to settlement to be started in response to the receipt of accounting data.
In the standby state, the display unit 305 of the settlement device 30 displays a standby screen according to a predetermined mode.

Step S202: In response to the accounting data being transmitted from the registration device 20 under the standby state, the settlement device 30 receives the accounting data.

Step S203: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display the options of the settlement method. The customer operates the touch panel (operation unit 306) of the display unit 305 and selects a payment method. The operation unit 306 accepts the input of the settlement method by the operation by the customer.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the settlement method selection screen displayed on the display unit 305. On the payment method selection screen, the guide text "Please select a payment method", the payment amount "900 yen" (total amount of purchased products), the cash selection button 901, which is an option for the payment method, and credit. A card selection button 902 and a prepaid card selection button 903 are shown.

While the settlement method selection screen is displayed, the customer inputs the selection of the settlement method. Specifically, the customer touches the button of the checkout method to be selected. For example, the customer touches the cash selection button 901 when selecting cash settlement. The customer also touches the credit card selection button 902 when selecting payment by credit card. In addition, the customer touches the prepaid card selection button 903 when selecting the payment with the prepaid card.

Step S204: In step S203, when the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the cash selection button 901, that is, when the cash settlement is selected, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 executes the cash settlement process. Then, after the cash settlement process is completed, the process returns to the standby state (step S201). The cash settlement process is the same as the conventionally known method.

Step S205: In step S203, when the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the credit card selection button 902, that is, when the payment by credit card is selected, the CPU 301 of the payment device 30 executes the payment processing by credit card. do. Then, after the credit card settlement process is completed, the process returns to the standby state (step S201). The payment process using a credit card is the same as the conventionally known method.

Step S206: In step S203, when the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the prepaid card selection button 903, that is, when the payment with the prepaid card is selected, the CPU 301 of the payment device 30 displays an instruction screen for holding the prepaid card. Displayed in unit 305. When the instruction screen for holding the prepaid card is displayed on the display unit 305, the customer holds the prepaid card 60 over the card reader 313 of the payment unit 310. The card reader 313 reads the information of the prepaid card 60 held over.

FIG. 10 shows an example of an instruction screen for holding the prepaid card displayed on the display unit 305. On the instruction screen for holding the prepaid card, the guidance text "Please hold the prepaid card" and the payment amount "900 yen" are displayed.

Step S207: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 compares the total amount of purchased products included in the accounting data received in step S202 with the prepaid card balance included in the information of the prepaid card 60 read in step S206, and the total amount. Determines if is greater than the prepaid card balance.

Step S208: When it is determined in step S207 that the total amount is larger than the prepaid card balance, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display the shortage response option. The customer operates the touch panel (operation unit 306) of the display unit 305 and selects a shortage response method. The operation unit 306 accepts the input of the shortage handling method by the operation by the customer.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a shortage countermeasure method selection screen displayed on the display unit 305. On the shortage handling method selection screen, the guidance text "Insufficient balance, please select the settlement method", the payment amount "900 yen", the balance "300 yen", and the "prepaid card" which is an option for the shortage handling method. Select button 1101 to "charge to and settle with prepaid card", "Use all balance of prepaid card and settle the rest with each denomination" selection button 1102, and "Stop using prepaid card and settle with each denomination" The selection button 1103 is shown.

While the shortage handling method selection screen is displayed, the customer selects and inputs the shortage handling method. Specifically, the customer touches the button of the shortage response method to be selected. For example, when the customer selects "charge the prepaid card and settle with the prepaid card", the customer touches the "charge the prepaid card and settle with the prepaid card" selection button 1101. In addition, when the customer selects "Use all the balance of the prepaid card and settle the rest by each denomination", the customer presses the "Use all the balance of the prepaid card and settle the rest by each denomination" selection button 1102. touch. When the customer selects "stop using the prepaid card and settle in each denomination", he / she touches the "stop using the prepaid card and settle in each denomination" selection button 1103.

Step S209: In step S208, when the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the "charge the prepaid card and settle with the prepaid card" selection button 1101, that is, "charge the prepaid card and settle with the prepaid card" is selected. In this case, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display the option of the charge amount. The customer operates the touch panel (operation unit 306) of the display unit 305 to select the charge amount. The operation unit 306 accepts the input of the charge amount by the operation by the customer.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the charge amount selection screen displayed on the display unit 305. On the charge amount selection screen, the guide text "Please select the charge amount", the payment amount "900 yen", the balance "300 yen", and the charge amount "500 yen" are the options "500 yen". A selection button 1201, a "1000 yen" selection button 1202 which is an option of the charge amount "1000 yen", and a "5000 yen" selection button 1203 which is an option of the charge amount "5000 yen" are shown.

While the charge amount selection screen is displayed, the customer selects and inputs the charge amount. Specifically, the customer touches the button for the charge amount to be selected. For example, the customer touches the "500 yen" selection button 1201 when selecting a charge of "500 yen". Further, the customer touches the "1000 yen" selection button 1202 when the customer selects the charge of "1000 yen". In addition, the customer touches the "5000 yen" selection button 1203 when selecting the charge of "5000 yen".

In the present embodiment, the selection button whose prepaid card balance is less than the total amount is displayed so that it cannot be selected even if the charge is performed. In the illustrated example, since the total amount is 1000 yen and the balance is 300 yen, the "500 yen" selection button 1201 is displayed so that it cannot be selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the balance from becoming insufficient even if the charge is performed and the settlement process cannot be completed.

Step S210: When the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the charge amount selection button in step S209, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display a screen prompting the payment of the charge amount. When the screen prompting the customer to deposit the charge amount is displayed on the display unit 305, the customer inserts banknotes or coins corresponding to the charge amount selected in step S209 into the coin slot. When a bill or coin is inserted into the money slot, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display a deposit notification screen for notifying the amount of money inserted into the coin slot.

Further, when the end button is pressed on the payment notification screen and the amount of money inserted into the money slot is equal to or greater than the charge amount selected in step S209, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 uses a card reader 313 to prepare a prepaid card. Add the charge amount to the balance of 60.
When adding the charge amount to the balance of the prepaid card 60, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 needs to inquire to the prepaid card management server 50. As a result, the prepaid card 60 can be charged with an amount of money. The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display an inquiring screen indicating that the inquiring is in progress while inquiring to the prepaid card management server 50.

Further, when the charge to the prepaid card 60 is completed, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 issues a receipt on which the charge contents are printed from the printing unit 309. When the receipt is issued, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display a screen prompting the receipt of the receipt. It should be noted that the receipt may not be issued in the process of step S210, and the charge contents may be printed together with the receipt issued in the process of step S213 described later.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen for prompting payment of the charge amount displayed on the display unit 305. The illustrated example shows an example in which a charge of "1000 yen" is selected in step S209. On the screen prompting you to deposit the charge amount, the guidance text "Please insert money" and the payment amount "1000 yen" (charge amount) are displayed.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen prompting the receipt of the receipt displayed on the display unit 305. On the screen prompting you to receive the receipt, the guidance text "Thank you for receiving the receipt", the payment amount "1000 yen", the deposit amount "1000 yen", and the change "0 yen" are displayed. There is.

Step S211: Since the charging to the prepaid card 60 is completed in step S210, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display an instruction screen for holding the prepaid card. When the instruction screen for holding the prepaid card is displayed on the display unit 305, the customer holds the prepaid card 60 over the card reader 313 of the payment unit 310. The card reader 313 reads the information of the prepaid card 60 held over. The instruction screen over which the prepaid card is held is the screen shown in FIG. Further, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 notifies the balance of the prepaid card 60 (deposited amount) and the balance after payment with the prepaid card 60 when the card reader 313 reads the information of the prepaid card 60. Is displayed on the display unit 305.

Considering that the display unit 305 displays the instruction screen for holding the prepaid card in the process of step S206 and the prepaid card 60 is held once before charging, in step S211, the instruction screen for holding the prepaid card is displayed. , The operation of holding the prepaid card 60 may not be performed.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the balance notification screen displayed on the display unit 305. On the balance notification screen, the guidance text "Please click the end button if you like", the payment amount "900 yen" (total amount of purchased products), and the deposit amount "1300 yen" (balance of prepaid card 60). , The balance "400 yen" (the balance after paying with the prepaid card 60) and the end button 1701 are shown.

Step S212: When the end button is pressed on the balance notification screen, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 subtracts the total amount from the prepaid card balance and writes the subtracted amount to the prepaid card 60 using the card reader 313. When writing the deducted amount to the prepaid card 60, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 needs to inquire to the prepaid card management server 50. As a result, the amount can be subtracted from the balance of the prepaid card 60.

Step S213: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 performs a transaction completion process, such as issuing a receipt on which the settlement contents are printed from the printing unit 309. When the receipt is issued, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display a screen prompting the receipt of the receipt. Then, after the transaction completion process is completed, the process returns to the standby state (step S201). The transaction completion process is the same as the conventionally known method.

Step S214: In step S208, when the operation unit 306 accepts the input of the "use all the balance of the prepaid card and settle the rest by each denomination" selection button 1102, that is, "use all the balance of the prepaid card and use the rest". When "Settlement for each denomination" is selected, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 causes the display unit 305 to display the options of the denomination for which the remaining amount is to be settled. The customer operates the touch panel (operation unit 306) of the display unit 305 and selects a denomination to settle the remaining amount. The operation unit 306 accepts the input of the denomination to settle the remaining amount by the operation by the customer.

Step S215: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 subtracts the entire amount from the prepaid card balance, and writes the amount "0 yen" to the prepaid card 60 using the card reader 313. When writing the amount of money "0 yen" to the prepaid card 60, the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 needs to inquire to the prepaid card management server 50. As a result, the total balance of the prepaid card 60 can be subtracted.

Step S216: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 executes the settlement processing of the remaining amount with the denomination selected in step S214. Then, after the balance settlement process is completed, the process returns to the standby state (step S201). The balance settlement process is the same as the conventionally known method.

Step S217: If it is determined in step S207 that the total amount is not greater than the prepaid card balance (the total amount is less than or equal to the prepaid card balance), the CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 subtracts the total amount from the prepaid card balance and the card reader. Using 313, write the deducted amount on the prepaid card 60.

Step S218: The CPU 301 of the settlement device 30 performs a transaction completion process such as issuing a receipt. Then, after the transaction completion process is completed, the process returns to the standby state (step S201). The transaction completion process is the same as the conventionally known method.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the transaction, a process of charging the prepaid card 60 (for example, a process of steps S209 to S210) and a process of performing settlement using the prepaid card 60 (for example, steps S211-). If there is a process (S213), the process of charging the prepaid card 60 is prioritized over the process of performing the settlement using the prepaid card 60.

As a result, additional processing can be performed on the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) even after the settlement processing is started. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience for the user.

Further, it is conceivable that the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) is provided with a point service. If the balance of the prepaid card 60 is 100 yen and you purchase an item of 1000 yen,
A) Use up the balance of 100 yen on the prepaid card 60 and pay the remaining 900 yen in cash (= pay 100 yen from the prepaid card 60)
B) Add (charge) 1000 yen to the balance of 100 yen of the prepaid card 60 and pay from the balance of 1100 yen of the prepaid card 60 (= pay 1000 yen from the prepaid card 60).
For example, two patterns can be considered.

The difference between A) and B) above is how much you paid from the prepaid card 60 (payment medium). That is, if the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) also serves as a point service, the points given in the case B) will be higher. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the pattern B) can be easily processed, the convenience for the user can be increased, and the user can be more profitable.

In the above-described embodiment, in the POS system in which the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 are separated, the prepaid card 60 is charged by the settlement device 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a POS system in which the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 are separated, the present implementation is also performed in a POS system in which the registration device 20 charges the prepaid card 60 and an integrated POS register that performs both registration and settlement. Similar to the embodiment, the process of charging the prepaid card 60 may be prioritized over the process of performing the settlement using the prepaid card 60.

Specifically, in the above-mentioned example, the following operations A to E are performed.
-Operation A: Settlement processing data to be settled is generated by the registration process 20-Operation B: Balance additional processing data to be charged is generated by the declaration of charge-Operation C: Data generated by the registration device 20 ( Settlement processing data or settlement processing data + balance addition processing data) is transmitted to the settlement device 30 ・ Operation D: Charges the prepaid card 60 based on the balance addition processing data ・ Operation E: Based on the settlement processing data Settlement with prepaid card 60

<Case 1: In the case of an integrated type (general cash register) where the clerk performs both registration and payment>
Operations A, B, D and E are performed at the integrated cash register. There is no operation C, and the order of operations D and E is not changed.

<Case 2: In the case of a separate payment device that is registered by a clerk and settled by a customer (a pattern in which the prepaid card 60 is held over at the time of registration)>
Operations A, B, and C are performed by the registration device, and operations D and E are performed by the settlement device. The order of operations D and E is not changed.

<Case 3: In the case of a separate payment device where the clerk registers and the customer pays (a pattern in which the prepaid card 60 is not held at the time of registration)>
Operations A and C are performed by the registration device, and B, D and E are performed by the settlement device. The order of operations D and E is not changed.

<Case 4: In the case of an integrated type (complete self-device) in which the user performs both registration and settlement>
Operations A, B, D and E are performed at the integrated cash register. There is no operation C, and the order of operations D and E is not changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prepaid card 60 has been described as an example of the payment medium, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any device may be used. For example, the payment medium may be one that targets the monetary value stored in the medium such as electronic money, or one that targets the monetary value stored at a higher level such as a debit card.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been described using an example in which the customer charges the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) using the payment device 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the clerk may charge the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) using the registration device 20. Further, when the clerk charges the prepaid card 60 (payment medium) using the registration device 20, the registration device 20 may be provided with the same preset key as when registering the purchased product. For example, preset keys such as "1000 yen charge" and "5000 yen charge" are set in advance in the registration device 20, and the clerk can perform "1000 yen charge" and "5000 yen charge" in the process of step S102 in FIG. By pressing a preset key such as "charge", the product may be registered as a "charge product" on the registration screen in the same way as a normal product.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the description has been made using a pattern in which the accounting data transmitted from the registration device 20 is received by the settlement device 30 and the settlement method is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The settlement method may be selected by the registration device 20. For example, in the process of step S102 of FIG. 7, when the registration device 20 accepts the subtotal key operation, the registration is completed and the settlement method may be selected, and the selection input of the settlement method may be accepted here. Then, the registration device 20 can select the settlement method in the registration device 20 by transmitting both the accounting data and the settlement method data to the settlement device 30. In this case, the process of step S203 in FIG. 8 becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, if it is possible to register charged products during product registration, if it is determined that the registered contents include charged products when the subtotal key operation is accepted, the payment type will be automatically set to electronic money. You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, even when the payment is performed using the prepaid card 60 (payment medium), the payment is performed by the payment device 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the payment is made using the prepaid card 60 (payment medium), the payment may be made by the registration device 20. For example, the registration device 20 may include a payment medium reader. Then, when the registration device 20 accepts the subtotal operation in the process of step S103 of FIG. 7, the registration is completed and the settlement method can be selected. Here, when the "prepaid card" is selected as the payment method, the registration device 20 reads the user's prepaid card 60 (payment medium) with the payment medium reading device, and the registration device 20 completes the payment. You may.

One of the major reasons for separating the registration device 20 and the checkout device 30 is to reduce the "cash exchange" between the clerk and the customer. For example, the work of taking out the required amount from the wallet, the work of receiving it, calculating the change and handing it to the customer takes the same amount of time as the registration work. The purpose is to reduce this "cash exchange" and improve time efficiency by allowing the clerk to concentrate only on the product registration operation. In other words, if there is no "cash exchange", it will not take much time to settle with the registration device 20, so the registration device 20 should be settled using a prepaid card 60, a credit card, electronic money, or other payment medium. You may.

Further, when it is found that the balance is insufficient as a result of reading the customer's prepaid card 60 (payment medium) with the payment medium reading device provided in the registration device 20, the registration device 20 is shown in FIG. 12, for example. Such a selection screen may be displayed so that the amount to be charged can be selected, and for example, when the registration device 20 is provided with a preset key similar to that used when registering a purchased product. May return to the registration screen and make it possible to register the charged product. Further, in this case, when the amount to be charged is determined, the charge amount and the accounting data are transmitted to the designated settlement device 30. Then, the designated settlement device 30 may preferentially charge based on the charge amount, and then the accounting data may be settled from the charged amount.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention and variations thereof have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and variations thereof. Configurations can be added, omitted, replaced, and other modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, the present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the scope of the appended claims. Further, the configurations (including modified examples) in the present embodiment described so far may be appropriately combined to the extent possible.

Further, a program for realizing the functions as the registration device 20, the settlement device 30, the prepaid card management server 50, and the like described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is recorded in the computer system. The above-mentioned registration device 20, the settlement device 30, the prepaid card management server 50, and the like may be performed by reading and executing the process. Here, "loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and a dedicated line. 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. As described above, the recording medium in which the program is stored may be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM.
The recording medium also includes an internal or external recording medium that can be accessed from the distribution server to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format that can be executed by the terminal device. That is, the format stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the terminal device. The program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and then combined by the terminal device, or the distribution server for distributing each of the divided programs may be different.
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, and holds the program for a certain period of time. It shall also include things. 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.

10 store controller, 11 LAN, 20 registration device, 30 checkout device, 40 communication device, 50 prepaid card management server, 60 prepaid card, 201 CPU, 202 storage unit, 203 RAM, 204 scanner unit, 205 clerk display unit, 205a Customer display unit, 206 operation unit, 207 communication unit, 208 buzzer, 209 printing unit, 301 CPU, 302 storage unit, 303 RAM, 304 scanner unit, 305 display unit, 306 operation unit, 307 communication unit, 308 buzzer, 309 Printing unit, 310 payment unit, 311 sign pole, 312 person detection sensor, 313 card reader, 501 CPU, 502 storage unit, 503 RAM, 504 communication unit

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

Claims (6)

A registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, a plurality of payment devices for which the customer operates and performs payment processing by himself / herself based on the registration data of the product, and a payment medium management server using electronic money are connected. In the POS system
The registration device is
An input means for inputting product information indicating the product to be registered, and
A transmission means for transmitting the registration data to the settlement device based on the product information input by the input means, and a transmission means.
With
The settlement device is
A settlement means that displays the options of the settlement method based on the registration data, and when the settlement medium is selected as the settlement method, the settlement process of the transaction is performed using the information stored in the settlement medium possessed by the customer.
An additional means to add the amount to the balance of the payment medium owned by the customer in the payment department,
With
The settlement means is stored in the payment medium when the payment unit reads the information stored in the payment medium possessed by the customer and then the additional means adds an amount to the balance of the payment medium. A POS system characterized by performing settlement processing without reading information again. It has a display means for displaying information on the additional processing and information on the settlement processing on the display unit.
The POS system according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays a screen for prompting payment of an additional amount when displaying information related to the additional processing. The POS system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the additional means adds an amount corresponding to an input operation to the balance of the payment medium. A calculation means for calculating the difference based on the balance of the payment medium and the total amount of the products to be purchased is provided.
2. The POS system described in. The display means displays an additional amount screen that allows a button to select an amount to be added in the additional process.
On the additional amount screen, even if the additional processing is performed based on the difference calculated by the calculation means, the balance of the payment medium after the additional processing is less than the total amount of the products to be purchased. The POS system according to claim 4, wherein the button is displayed so as not to be selectable. A registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, a plurality of payment devices for which the customer operates and performs payment processing by himself / herself based on the registration data of the product, and a payment medium management server using electronic money are connected. A program for making the registration device function as a first computer and the checkout device functioning as a second computer in a POS system.
The first computer,
An input means for inputting product information indicating the product to be registered, and
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting the registration data to the settlement device based on the product information input by the input means.
The second computer,
A settlement means that displays the options of the settlement method based on the registration data, and when the settlement medium is selected as the settlement method, the settlement process of the transaction is performed using the information stored in the settlement medium possessed by the customer.
In the payment department, it functions as an additional means to add the amount to the balance of the payment medium owned by the customer.
The settlement means is stored in the payment medium when the payment unit reads the information stored in the payment medium possessed by the customer and then the additional means adds an amount to the balance of the payment medium. A program characterized by performing settlement processing without reading information again.

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