JP2021192323A - Accounting apparatus, checkout system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an accounting apparatus capable of confirming a notification screen even when the mode is changed, a checkout system and a program.SOLUTION: The accounting apparatus includes communication control means, accounting means, determination means, notification means and mode change means. The communication control means controls reception of commodity registration information registering purchase object commodities and the total price of the purchase object commodities. The accounting means executes accounting processing by using the commodity registration information under the condition that a first mode is set. The determination means determines whether there is a notification reason in the accounting processing. When determining that there is a notification reason, the notification means displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason. The mode change means changes the mode from a first mode to a second mode which solves the notification reason. The notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode change means changes the mode to the second mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Embodiments of the invention relate to accounting equipment, checkout systems and programs.

Conventionally, a product data registration device that reads a unit price or the like based on a read-input product code and generates transaction data, and an accounting device that a shopper executes accounting processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device. A checkout system with is proposed. Such a checkout system can omit the accounting work from the work performed by the checker (clerk).

According to such a checkout system, the shopper receives a receipt printed with identification data or the like that identifies the transaction data temporarily held in the product data registration device. Then, the shopper calls the pending transaction data by reading and inputting the identification data printed on the receipt in the accounting device, and performs accounting processing.

The accounting device of such a checkout system is used by shoppers in a mode dedicated to accounting. And since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, accounting processing can be performed with a simple operation and fraud is prevented.

However, since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, it is not possible to input an operation for recovery even if an error or the like occurs. Therefore, the clerk who performs the recovery work must cancel the accounting-only mode, but if the mode is changed, the screen that notifies the error disappears when the screen is changed due to the mode change, so check the error content. I couldn't do it.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting device, a checkout system and a program capable of checking a notification screen even when a mode change is performed.

The accounting device of the embodiment includes a communication control means, an accounting means, a determination means, a notification means, and a mode changing means. The communication control means controls the reception of the product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered. The accounting means executes accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the mode is set to the first mode. The determination means determines whether or not there is a reason for notification in the accounting process. When the determination means determines that there is a reason for notification in the accounting process, the notification means displays a notification screen displaying the reason for notification. The mode changing means changes the mode from the first mode to the second mode for resolving the notification reason notified in the first mode. Then, the notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode change means changes to the second mode.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire checkout system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a product data registration device and an accounting device. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a product data registration device and an accounting device. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of accounting processing performed by the accounting device. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a payment method selection screen. FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the notification screen. FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of a normal POS mode screen. FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of a scan-only mode screen. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change machine.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (clerk), and an accounting device 103 operated by a shopper C. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a work table 104 having a horizontally long table shape.

Two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102. The accounting device 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the work table 104. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a passage for the shopper C is formed between the plurality of work tables 104.

Although two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102, the product data registration device 102 also makes transactions with accounting devices 103 other than these two units. It is possible to send data. As a result, the operator O can transmit transaction data to other than the two accounting devices 103 installed for the product data registration device 102 being operated, so that the operator O is flexible according to the usage status of the accounting device 103. It is possible to carry out various operations.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration device 102 installed on the upper surface of the work table 104 is configured based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an image pickup unit (not shown) arranged behind the reading window 112.

Further, the product data registration device 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and a keyboard 115 on the upper part of the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name, price, and the like of the product imaged by the image pickup unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the keyboard 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data and the total amount of money for one transaction, which will be described later, are printed.

In addition, a customer-side display 117 for shopper C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side.

In the product data registration device 102, the product included in the image captured by the image pickup unit is referred to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4), and the code information such as the barcode or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the product is used. Identified by reading or general object recognition.

Regarding generic object recognition for recognizing an object contained in an image, a recognition technique is described in the following documents.
Keiji Yanai, "Current Status and Future of General Object Recognition", IPSJ Journal, Vol. 48, No. SIG16 [Searched on January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

Next, the product data registration device 102 displays on the display 114 a screen for confirming the specified product and accepting input such as the number of products. Then, the product data registration device 102 registers the product classification, product name, unit price, etc. of the product corresponding to the product code based on the information such as the product code of the product for which the confirmation input has been accepted and the input quantity. The relevant information is stored as sales data in a sales master file (not shown) or the like, and sales are registered.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device 103. The accounting device 103 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-POS (Point Of Sales) terminal capable of product registration and accounting by the shopper C when idle.

The accounting device 103 includes an information processing device 2 (see FIG. 4), a deposit / withdrawal unit 4, a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, a receipt printer 9, and the like. It includes one housing 10 and a second housing 11. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the deposit / withdrawal unit 4, and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is the outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9, and is mounted on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10.

The stationary scanner 5 has an image pickup window 5a provided on the upper part of the first housing 10 and an image pickup unit (not shown) built in the first housing 10. The image pickup unit captures a code symbol image such as a bar code held in front of the image pickup window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. Then, the image pickup unit outputs the decoded code information to the information processing apparatus 2. Further, when performing general object recognition, the image pickup unit outputs a product image obtained by capturing a product held in front of the image pickup window 5a to the information processing device 2.

The hand scanner 7 is arranged on the upper part of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10. A holding portion 10c for holding the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10.

The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is mounted on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays an image under the control of the information processing device 2. The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61, and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing device 2.

The card reader / writer 8 is arranged next to the second housing 11 and is arranged on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10. The card reader / writer 8 reads / writes information to / from a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or a credit card.

The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 includes a coin slot 41, a bill withdrawal port 42, and a coin withdrawal unit 43. The coin withdrawal unit 43 includes a payout port 431 and a tray 432. The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 receives bills and coins inserted into the coin slot 41, separates them, and stores them. Then, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 pays out the change from the payout port 431 in response to the request of the information processing device 2. The payout change is received by the saucer 432.

The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built in the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 under the control of the information processing apparatus 2.

The information processing device 2 is built in the first housing 10, and each part (deposit / withdrawal unit 4, stationary scanner 5, display operation panel 6, hand scanner 7, card reader / writer 8, and receipt) included in the accounting device 103. The printer 9) is controlled in an integrated manner. The information processing device 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6, and acquires information on the operation performed by the operator O from the touch panel 62. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 grasps the deposit to the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 and instructs the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 to withdraw.

Further, the accounting device 103 is provided with a basket stand 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The basket stand 21 is a storage stand that serves as a storage place for baskets when the shopper C performs accounting processing.

Further, the accounting device 103 has a display pole 22 as a notification unit for displaying the current state of the accounting device 103 on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10. The display pole 22 has a light emitting unit 22a at its tip that selectively emits blue and red light.

Next, the hardware configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration device 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown), which are storage media. It includes a control unit 150 having a computer configuration. The ROM stores various programs and various data executed by the CPU. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data displayed on the display 114. Is.

The control unit 150 includes a scanner 111, a touch panel 113, a display 114, a keyboard 115, a printer 116, a customer-side display 117, and an HDD (Hard Disk) via an I / O (Input / Output) device control unit 139 and a bus 138. Drive) It controls I / O devices such as 136, and controls the entire system of the product data registration device 102.

The HDD 136 stores a program 137 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 150. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product in association with information about the product such as the name, price, and product classification of the product. Further, when the product is specified by general object recognition, the PLU file F1 also stores a feature amount such as a color tone read from the product image and a state of unevenness on the surface.

The program 137 that operates the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as a disk).

Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. .. Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 150 can communicate with each other with a store server (not shown) or an accounting device 103 connected by a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) via a communication I / F 140.

The store server generally manages product sales registration processing performed by one or a plurality of product data registration devices 102 installed in the store, accounting processing performed by the accounting device 103, and the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting device 103 includes a computer-configured control unit 50 including a CPU and a storage medium such as a ROM and a RAM (both not shown) in the information processing device 2. .. The ROM stores various programs and various data executed by the CPU. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data displayed on the display 61. Is.

The control unit 50 has a touch panel 62, a display 61, a stationary scanner 5, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, a receipt printer 9, a deposit / withdrawal unit 4, and a display pole via an I / O device control unit 39 and a bus 38. 22. It controls I / O devices such as HDD 36 and controls the entire system of the accounting device 103.

The card reader / writer 8 reads the information of the customer's point card or credit card inserted from the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after accounting processing and issues the receipt from the receipt issuing port 91. The deposit / withdrawal unit 4 processes banknotes and coins inserted into the currency slot 41. Further, the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 pays out the change from the payout port 431 in response to the request.

The HDD 36, which is a storage means, stores a program 37 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the control unit 50.

The program 37 that operates the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It is recorded and provided on a recording medium that can be read by a computer such as.

Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 50 can communicate with each other with a store server (not shown) or a product data registration device 102 connected by a network NT such as a LAN via a communication I / F 40.

Next, the functional configuration realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 executing the program 137, and the function realized by the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executing the program 37. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103. As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 includes an information input means 151, a registration means 152, and a communication control means 153 by executing a program 137 stored in the HDD 136.

By executing the program 37 stored in the HDD 36, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 controls the communication control means 51, the accounting means 52, the determination means 53, the notification means 54, the mode changing means 55, and the display control. Means 56 and.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be described.

The information input means 151 accepts input of identification information for identifying various products. More specifically, the information input means 151 accepts input using code information or a product image output from the scanner 111 as identification information.

The registration means 152 identifies the product based on the identification information input from the information input means 151, and registers the sales data showing the contents related to the commercial transaction for the specified product. More specifically, when the product identification information is input from the scanner 111, the registration means 152 identifies the product corresponding to the identification information by referring to the PLU file F1, and identifies the product classification, product name, and unit price of the product. Information related to sales registration such as is registered as sales data. Further, the registration means 152 calculates the total price of the products to be purchased by using the registered sales data. As a result, the registration means 152 generates transaction data, which is product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered.

The communication control means 153 controls communication to the accounting device 103 connected by a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 140. More specifically, the communication control means 153 transmits transaction data which is product registration information.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be described.

The communication control means 51 controls communication to the product data registration device 102 connected by a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 40. More specifically, the communication control means 51 receives transaction data which is product registration information.

The accounting means 52 is transmitted from the product data registration device 102, and executes accounting processing using the transaction data. At that time, the accounting means 52 executes the accounting process on condition that it is in the accounting-only mode described later.

The determination means 53 determines whether or not there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8). For example, the reason why the determination means 53 displays the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) when the accounting process cannot be continued due to an error or when the accounting process requires the intervention of a clerk. Judge that there is.

The error is, for example, a case where the deposit / withdrawal unit 4 cannot give or receive the price because there is no change, or a case where the receipt printer 9 cannot issue a receipt because the receipt paper runs out. Accounting processing that requires the intervention of a clerk is, for example, when an operation to call a clerk is entered, when a seal of a clerk is required to issue a guarantee or receipt, or when the total amount exceeds a certain amount. Therefore, there are cases where confirmation by the clerk is required, or cases where the clerk's operation is required to make a payment by credit card.

When the determination means 53 determines that there is a reason for notification, the notification means 54 notifies by displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) on the display 61. The notification means 54 expands the notification screen P2 to the work area of the RAM. The data that displays the notification screen P2 expanded in the RAM work area is not deleted even if the mode is changed, and when an operation that clearly indicates the deletion of the notification screen P2 is input, the RAM work area Will be erased from. Therefore, the notification means 54 can display the notification screen P2 even when the mode changing means 55 changes the mode.

Further, the notification means 54 maintains the display of the notification screen P2 even when the reason for notification is resolved. Then, the notification means 54 deletes the notification screen P2 when an operation for clearly indicating the deletion of the notification screen P2 is input.

The mode changing means 55 changes the mode of the accounting device 103. The accounting device 103 includes a scan-only mode, an accounting-only mode, and a normal POS mode. Similar to the product data registration device 102, the scan-only mode is a mode in which an input of identification information for identifying a product is received to specify a product, and information related to sales registration is registered as sales data. The accounting-only mode, which is the first mode, is a mode for executing accounting processing by the shopper C. The normal POS mode is a mode that functions as a normal POS terminal. The normal POS mode, which is the second mode, is a mode in which a process of resolving the reason for notification, a process of recovering from an error state, and a process requiring the intervention of a clerk are executed.

In this way, the mode changing means 55 can operate the accounting device 103 in the scan-only mode. Thereby, for example, when the product data registration device 102 fails and cannot be used, the accounting device 103 can be used as the product data registration device 102.

The mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the normal POS mode when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input in the accounting-only mode. More specifically, when the mode changing means 55 reads the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed from the scanners 5 and 7 during the process of calling the clerk in the accounting-only mode, the mode changing means 55 cancels the accounting-only mode and normally POS. Change mode to mode. The mode changing means 55 can prevent the shopper C from changing the mode to the normal POS mode and improve the security by inputting the clerk identification information to the change to the normal POS mode. Then, the mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the accounting-only mode when the operator for changing to the accounting-only mode is selected in the normal POS mode.

Further, the mode changing means 55 changes to the scan-only mode when the operator for changing to the scan-only mode is selected in the normal POS mode. When the operator for changing to the scan-only mode is selected in the scan-only mode, the mode changing means 55 changes to the scan-only mode.

The display control means 56 causes the display 61 to display a screen corresponding to the input operation. Further, the display control means 56 changes the screen to be displayed according to the mode of the accounting device 103.

Next, the operation of the accounting device 103 of the checkout system 101 will be described in detail. As a precondition, it is assumed that the transaction data to be accounted for by the accounting device 103 is transmitted from the product data registration device 102. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of accounting processing performed by the accounting device 103.

The control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not to receive transaction data (step S1). When the transaction data is not received (step S1; No), the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 stands by.

On the other hand, when the transaction data is received (step S1; Yes), the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 stores the received transaction data in the work area of the RAM (step S2).

Next, the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 displays the payment method selection screen P1. Here, FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of the payment method selection screen P1. The payment method selection screen P1 is a screen for selecting a payment method for payment. Therefore, the payment method selection screen P1 displays a message "Please select a payment method". Further, the payment method selection screen P1 has a cash button B1a, a credit button B1b, and a clerk call button B2. The cash button B1a is a button to be pressed when paying in cash. The credit button B1b is a button to be pressed when paying with a credit card. The clerk call button B2 is a button to be pressed when calling a clerk.

Next, the control unit 50 (determining means 53) of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (step S4). When there is no reason to display the notification screen P2 (step S4; No), the control unit 50 (determining means 53) of the accounting device 103 proceeds to step S19.

On the other hand, when there is a reason to display the notification screen P2 (step S4; Yes), the control unit 50 (notification means 54) of the accounting device 103 displays the notification screen P2 (step S5). Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the notification screen P2. The notification screen P2 is a screen for notifying that the clerk is being called. Therefore, the notification screen P2 displays the message "The clerk will come and wait for a while" to indicate that the call is in progress. In addition, the notification screen P2 displays the reason for calling the clerk. The notification screen P2 shown in FIG. 8 displays a message that "a warranty card will be issued". In this way, the shopper C can wait with peace of mind by displaying not only the reason for notification but also the fact that the clerk is being called. This gives a grace period, and the clerk can work calmly.

Next, the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not to read the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed (step S6). When the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed is read (step S6; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting device 103 cancels the accounting-only mode and changes to the normal POS mode (step S6; Yes). Step S7).

Next, the control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the accounting device 103 normally displays the POS mode screen P3 (step S8). Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the normal POS mode screen P3. The normal POS mode has a function possessed by a normal POS terminal, and can be executed as a product registration process and an accounting process. Therefore, the normal POS mode screen P3 is a screen for registering products. Further, the notification screen P2 is changed to the normal POS mode, and is displayed even when the normal POS mode screen P3 is displayed. As a result, the clerk can confirm the reason for notification even after changing to the normal POS mode.

The normal POS mode screen P3 has a mode display window W1, a registration window W2, a registered window W3, and a mode change button window W4. The mode display window W1 displays that the accounting device 103 is in the normal POS mode. The registration window W2 displays the product name of the product, the unit price of the product, the number of individual products, and the like. The registered window W3 displays the history displayed in the registration window W2. The mode change button window W4 has a scan button B4 and an accounting button B5. The scan button B4 is a button to be pressed when changing to the scan-only mode. The accounting button B5 is a button to be pressed when changing to the accounting-only mode.

Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not a countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9). When a countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executes the input notification countermeasure process and eliminates the notification cause (step S10). ..

On the other hand, when the countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is not input (step S9; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11). ).

When the press of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting device 103 cancels the normal POS mode and changes to the scan-only mode (step S12). .. The control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the accounting device 103 displays the scan-only mode screen P4 (step S13).

Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan-only mode screen P4. The scan-only mode is a mode for executing the product registration process. Further, the notification screen P2 is changed to the scan-only mode, and is displayed even when the scan-only mode screen P4 is displayed. As a result, the clerk can confirm the reason for notification even after changing to the scan-only mode.

The scan-only mode screen P4 has a mode display window W5, a registration window W6, a registered window W7, and a mode change button window W8, similarly to the normal POS mode screen P3. The mode display window W5 is displayed to be in the scan-only mode. The mode change button window W8 includes a scan button B6 that cancels the scan-only mode and changes to the normal POS mode.

Therefore, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not to detect the pressing of the scan button B6 (step S14). When the pressing of the scan button B6 is not detected (step S14; No), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting device 103 stands by. On the other hand, when the pressing of the scan button B6 is detected (step S14; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting device 103 shifts to step S7 and changes to the normal POS mode.

When the press of the scan button B4 is not detected (step S11; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15). When the pressing of the accounting button B5 is not detected (step S15; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S9.

On the other hand, when the pressing of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 changes to the accounting-only mode (step S16), shifts to the step S5, and again, the notification screen is displayed. Display P2. In this way, even if the cause of the notification is resolved, the notification screen P2 is displayed when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. This allows the store clerk to confirm whether or not the implemented notification measures were appropriate.

When the code symbol on which the clerk identification information is printed cannot be read in the situation where the notification screen P2 in the accounting-only mode is displayed (step S6; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 clears the notification screen P2. It is determined whether or not the pressing of the button B3 is detected (step S17). When the pressing of the clear button B3 is not detected (step S17; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 proceeds to step S6.

On the other hand, when the pressing of the clear button B3 is detected (step S17; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 erases the notification screen P2 (step S18).

Next, the control unit 50 (accounting means 52) of the accounting device 103 continues to execute the accounting process (step S19). Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 issues a receipt and ends the process (step S20).

As described above, according to the checkout system 101 of the embodiment, the accounting device 103 includes a mode changing means 55 for changing the mode. Then, the notification means 54 does not erase the notification screen P2 even when the mode is changed to the normal POS mode, and displays the notification screen P2 when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. Therefore, the notification screen P2 can be confirmed even when the mode is changed.

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

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the accounting device 103 has a configuration that also functions as a self-POS terminal. The accounting device 103 may use a POS terminal provided with an automatic change machine, in which a clerk registers and accounts for goods. Here, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal 201 provided with the automatic change machine.

The POS terminal 201 shown in FIG. 11 includes a keyboard 221 having various function keys operated by a clerk, a clerk display 222 for displaying various information, a customer display 223 for displaying various information, and a product. It is equipped with a scanner 224 that reads the attached code, a printer 225 that prints and issues receipts and journals, a touch panel 226 that is laminated on the display for clerk 222, and an automatic change machine 203 that stores the deposited money. .. When such a POS terminal 201 is used, the input may be invalidated for a keyboard 221 or the like that does not need to be input by the shopper C. This makes it possible to prevent malfunction of the POS terminal 201 and unauthorized operation.

101 Checkout system 102 Product data registration device 51 Communication control means 52 Accounting means 53 Judgment means 54 Notification means 55 Mode change means 56 Display control means

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-344123

Claims (6)

A communication control means for controlling the reception of product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered.
An accounting means that executes accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the mode is set to the first mode.
A determination means for determining whether or not there is a reason for notification in the accounting process,
When the determination means determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, the notification means that displays the notification screen displaying the notification reason, and the notification means.
The second mode for resolving the notification reason notified in the first mode is provided with a mode changing means for changing the mode from the first mode.
The notifying means is an accounting device that displays the notifying screen even when the mode changing means changes to the second mode. The notification means deletes the notification screen when an operation for clearly indicating the deletion of the notification screen is input.
The accounting device according to claim 1. The notification means displays the reason for notification and the fact that a clerk is coming on the notification screen.
The accounting device according to claim 1 or 2. The mode changing means changes from the first mode to the second mode when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A product data registration device that generates product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered using the identification information for identifying the product and sends the product to the accounting device.
Checkout system with. Computer,
A communication control means for controlling the reception of product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered.
An accounting means that executes accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the mode is set to the first mode.
A determination means for determining whether or not there is a reason for notification in the accounting process,
When the determination means determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, the notification means that displays the notification screen displaying the notification reason, and the notification means.
The second mode for resolving the notification reason notified in the first mode is made to function as a mode changing means for changing the mode from the first mode.
The notification means is a program for displaying the notification screen even when the mode changing means changes to the second mode.

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