JP2022165835A - Commodity sales data processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To suitably offer a privilege to a member.SOLUTION: Provided is a commodity sales data processing device including: member information input means for inputting member information; settlement means for executing noncash settlement by noncash; and display means. The settlement means executes one noncash settlement among a plurality of types of noncash settlement, and the display means displays a message in accordance with whether or not the member information has been input by the member information input means when the noncash settlement executed by the settlement means is specific noncash settlement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

A member-oriented system using a point card is known (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2016-105332 A

However, there is room for improvement in the system for members, such as the fact that members may not be able to obtain benefits that they should be able to obtain.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technology capable of favorably giving privileges to members.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a merchandise sales data processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes member information input means for inputting member information, settlement means for executing non-cash settlement using non-cash, and display means. , wherein the payment means executes one non-cash payment among a plurality of types of non-cash payments, and the display means displays when the non-cash payment executed by the payment means is a specific non-cash payment 2. A merchandise sales data processing apparatus characterized by displaying a message according to whether or not member information is input by said member information input means.

1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS system; FIG. It is an example of the appearance of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a POS terminal. It is an example of the appearance of a payment terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a POS terminal; It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal. It is a display example of the display unit of the POS terminal.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS (Point Of Sales) system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention (same applies to the first embodiment). The POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes three POS terminals 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, a store controller (store computer) 10, and a transaction status management device 40. are communicably connected via the LAN 11 . The POS system 1 can be installed in various stores (supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, home centers, home appliance mass retailers, etc.). Hereinafter, the POS terminals 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 are collectively referred to as the POS terminal 20 unless otherwise distinguished.

The store controller 10 receives product files and bargain sale files from the outside (for example, a server at headquarters) and transmits (distributes) them to other devices (POS terminal 20, etc.). The store controller 10 also receives information from other devices and transmits it to the outside.

The POS terminal 20 is a POS register (a so-called full self-service POS register) in which a customer himself/herself registers products using the POS terminal 20 and pays for the registered products.

The transaction status management device 40 manages (monitors, etc.) the processing status of the POS terminal 20, for example. As an example, the transaction status management device 40 monitors the amount of money in the change dispenser 209 included in the POS terminal 20 .

FIG. 2 is an example of the appearance of the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a POS terminal. FIG. 4 is an example of the appearance of the payment terminal 208. As shown in FIG. 2 to 4, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

An example configuration of the POS terminal 20 shown in FIG. 3 will be described below with reference to FIG. The POS terminal 20 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a hard disk 204, a display unit 205, a scanner unit 206, a medium reading unit 207, a settlement terminal 208, a change dispenser 209, a printing unit 213, and a voice An output unit 214 , a communication unit 215 , an imaging unit 216 and a sign pole 217 are provided. They can communicate with each other. Since the settlement terminal 208 is attached to the POS terminal 20, it will be described as constituting the POS terminal 20. However, the POS terminal 20 and the settlement terminal 208 may be separate entities capable of communicating with each other. .

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

A RAM 203 is a read/write memory and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores information acquired from the outside (for example, a product file or a bargain sale file acquired from the store controller 10) and information generated during processing (for example, registration information (registration data) generated in registration processing for registering products. ), settlement information generated in settlement processing for settlement (settlement) of purchased products, etc.).

The hard disk 204 stores various information. The hard disk 204 may store programs executed by the CPU 201 instead of the ROM 202, for example. Also, instead of the RAM 203, information obtained from the outside or information generated during processing may be stored.

The display unit 205 is a touch display that displays various information to the customer and receives various inputs from the customer.

A scanner unit 206 optically reads various kinds of information. For example, the scanner unit 206 scans barcodes attached to products (product codes, etc.), codes printed on various cards, codes displayed on other devices (customer mobile terminals (smartphones, etc.), etc.). is read optically. In addition to the above, the scanner unit 206 scans codes printed on gift certificates (gift certificates, coupons, complimentary tickets, etc.), purchase (purchase reservation) documents (purchase copy of products, tickets, etc., purchase reservation copy). etc.) may be read.

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

The medium reader/writer 207 magnetically or electrically reads information stored in various cards (for example, point cards, etc.). In addition, the medium reader/writer 207 magnetically or electrically writes (adds or updates) information to various cards. In the present embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), since the card is inserted into the insertion slot, it is a contact type. (writing of information) may be of a contact type or a non-contact type (for example, a so-called holding type).

The settlement terminal 208 has an appearance as shown in FIG. 4, for example, and is a settlement mechanism (non-cash settlement unit) using non-cash (for example, credit card). The payment terminal 208 includes a display unit (symbol a in FIG. 4) for displaying various information, an operation unit (symbol b in FIG. 4) for receiving various operations, a card slot (symbol c in FIG. 4), and a card insertion slot (symbol c in FIG. 4). A card recognition unit (not shown) that recognizes a received card and a communication unit (not shown) that communicates with a non-cash payment server (for example, a credit payment server (not shown) that executes credit payment).

The change dispenser 209 is a cash settlement mechanism (cash settlement unit). The change machine 209 has an insertion port for banknotes and coins, a discharge port for banknotes and coins, a storage box, and various sensors. Eject from the exit.

The printing unit 213 prints and issues various media (for example, receipts, coupons, etc.).
The audio output unit 214 outputs audio. For example, the audio output unit 214 outputs audio guidance and the like.
The communication unit 215 transmits and receives information to and from other terminals (other POS terminals 20, store controllers 10).
The imaging unit 216 images an operator (customer), for example. The POS terminal 20 may include two or more imaging units 216, and may simultaneously image the face and hand (near the inlet or outlet of the change dispenser 209).
The sign pole 217 has a light-emitting portion at its tip, and notifies various information (such as calling a clerk, operating status, etc.) according to the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting portion.
The POS terminal 20 may further include a key operation unit having one or more operation keys, a human sensor, and the like.

In the following description, it is assumed that the POS system 1 is installed in a store (store T). The store T has introduced a point system in which the points that are given according to the purchase of the product can be used at the time of the next and subsequent purchases. At store T, credit cards of various brands can be used for non-cash payments. Store T is developing an affiliated card (affiliated credit card) issued in partnership with a certain brand.

At the store T, at least point cards, non-affiliated credit cards, and affiliated credit cards can be used.

The point card is not used for credit settlement at the store T (although it does not have a function as a credit card), but is used for the point system of the store T (hereinafter referred to as the point system P). The point card retains (stores and records) identification information (hereinafter referred to as a store member code or member information) that can uniquely identify a member of the point system P (hereinafter referred to as a store member). Although there is no particular limitation on how the store membership code is held, in this embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), it is held in a bar code or magnetic band. In other words, in the present embodiment (similarly to the second embodiment), as the types of point cards, there is a type in which the store member code is bar-coded and printed (recorded), and a type that has a magnetic band on which the store member code is printed. Assume that there is a stored type. It is assumed that the former type of point card has a store membership code (alphanumeric characters before barcode) printed on the bar code.

A non-affiliated credit card is a card used for credit settlement at the store T, although it is not used for the point system P (although it does not have a store membership code). In other words, the non-affiliated credit card is a credit card other than the affiliated credit card among the credit cards used for credit settlement at the store T. A non-affiliated credit card holds identification information (hereinafter referred to as a credit card number) that can uniquely identify the credit card (or the customer who is the holder of the credit card). The mode of holding the credit card number is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), it is assumed to be stored in an IC chip. In other words, the non-affiliated credit card has an IC chip, and the credit card number is stored in the IC chip.

The affiliated credit card is a card that is used for the point system P (holds the store membership code) and used for credit settlement at the store T. Affiliated credit cards hold store membership codes and credit card numbers. In this embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), the affiliated credit card retains the store membership code in a bar code or a magnetic band like the point card, and the credit card number is the same as the non-affiliated credit card. , is stored in the IC chip. In other words, in this embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), as the types of affiliated credit cards, there is a type in which the credit card number is stored in an IC chip and the shop membership code is bar-coded and printed, and a type in which the credit card number is stored in an IC chip. It is assumed that there is a type in which a store membership code is stored in a chip and a store membership code is stored in a magnetic band. For the former type of affiliated credit card, the store membership code (alphanumeric characters, etc. before barcode conversion) is also printed on the bar code.

In this embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the store membership code of the point card (the store membership code held in the point card) and the affiliated credit card store membership code (the store membership code held in the affiliated credit card) ) shall be distinguishable from In other words, the POS terminal 20 can acquire a store membership code from both a point card and an affiliated credit card. It is possible to recognize whether

The POS terminal 20 gives points in the point system P both when the store member code is obtained from the point card and when the store member code is obtained from the affiliated credit card. That is, the store member can obtain points in the point system P regardless of whether the point card is used or the affiliated credit card is used. When the POS terminal 20 acquires the store member code from the point card (when the store member uses the point card) and when the POS terminal 20 acquires the store member code from the affiliated credit card (the store member uses the affiliated credit card) The number of points to be given may be the same or different depending on whether the player is a player or not. Specifically, when a store member code is acquired from a point card, the first calculation method (for example, the total amount of purchases (excluding specific products such as cigarettes; hereinafter the same)) gives 1 point for every 200 yen. Points are equivalent to 1 yen), and if the store membership code is obtained from an affiliated credit card, the second calculation method, which is more advantageous for customers than the first calculation method (for example, for every 200 yen total purchase amount 2 points)). For example, if the first calculation method gives 1 point for every 200 yen total purchase amount, and the second calculation method gives 2 points for every 200 yen total purchase amount, the store member will be able to make a transaction with a total purchase amount of 500 yen. , 2 points can be obtained by using a point card, and 4 points can be obtained by using an affiliated credit card. Hereinafter, points given according to the first calculation method are referred to as normal points, and points given according to the second calculation method are referred to as special points.

The number of points given as normal points and the number of points given as special points may be managed separately. It is associated with the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, and the number of points given as normal points and the number of points given as special points are added to one and managed.

In this embodiment (same as the second embodiment), it is assumed that a server (point server) that can be referenced from each device in the POS system 1 manages (stores) the points in the point system P. FIG. Specifically, it is assumed that the point server stores point information (the number of points) in association with the store member code. Note that the point server may be managed by the company that operates the store T, or may be managed by a company that has a contract with the company that operates the store T. Also, the point server may be a cloud server installed in a data center or the like.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), when the POS terminal 20 acquires the store membership code from a point card or affiliated credit card (when the store member uses the point card or affiliated credit card), , a discount is applied to a predetermined product (hereinafter referred to as a member discount product). In this embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), the type of member-discounted product and the discount amount of the member-discounted product (or the member-discounted sale price) are obtained when the POS terminal 20 acquires the store member code from the point card. Even if the store membership code is obtained from an affiliated credit card, it shall be the same. In other words, the member discount product and the discount amount are set (for example, stored in the bargain sale file) to be applied when both cards (point card and affiliated credit card) are used. Therefore, if a certain product (regular selling price 100 yen) is set as a member discount product (discount amount 5 yen or special member sale price 95 yen), the store member can use the affiliated credit card even if the point card is used. can be used to purchase the member-discounted product for 95 yen.

5 to 11 are display examples of the display unit 205 of the POS terminal 20. FIG. 5(A) to 5(E) are display examples from the start of transaction to completion of product registration and selection of payment method. FIGS. 6A to 6C are display examples (display examples replacing FIGS. 5C to 5E) in scenes following FIG. 5B. FIGS. 6(D) to 6(F) are display examples (display examples replacing FIGS. 5(C) to 5(E)) in scenes following FIG. 5(B). FIGS. 7(A) to 7(F) are display examples of scenes following FIG. 5(E). FIGS. 8(A) to 8(F) are display examples of scenes following FIG. 6(F). FIGS. 9(A) to 9(F) are display examples of scenes following FIG. 5(E). FIGS. 10(A) to 10(F) are display examples of scenes following FIG. 6(C). FIGS. 11(A) to 11(D) are display examples of scenes following FIG. 6(F).

5 to 11, the affiliated credit card may be referred to as credit card A, and one of the non-affiliated credit cards may be referred to as credit card B. 5 to 11, it is assumed that tea (normal selling price 120 yen) is set as a member discount product (discount amount 10 yen).

(If you did not obtain a store membership code at the start of the transaction)
FIG. 5(A) is a transaction start screen. Before starting the transaction, the POS terminal 20 displays a transaction start screen as shown in FIG. 5(A).

In FIG. 5A, a registration start button BT01 on the right side of the screen is a button for instructing the start of product registration. A certain customer (hereinafter referred to as customer K) operates the registration start button BT01 when starting product registration. Buttons BT02 to BT04 at the lower left of the screen are buttons for switching the display language to English, Chinese, and Korean, respectively.

When the customer K operates the registration start button BT01 on the transaction start screen shown in FIG. 5(A), the POS terminal 20 displays a member information input method selection screen as shown in FIG. 5(B).

On the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 5B, the input method selection button BT10 is a method for making the medium reading unit 207 read a point card or an affiliated credit card as a method for inputting member information (store member code). is a button for selecting Customer K, who is a member of the store himself, operates the input method selection button BT10 when selecting a method of having the medium reading unit 207 read a point card or affiliated credit card as a method of inputting member information. .

The input method selection button BT11 is a button for selecting a method of having the scanner unit 206 read a bar code printed on a point card or affiliated credit card as a member information input method. If customer K is a member of the store and selects a method of having the scanner unit 206 read the bar code printed on the point card or affiliated credit card as the method of inputting the member information, the input method is The selection button BT11 is operated.

The input method selection button BT13 is a button for selecting a manual input method as a method of inputting member information. If the customer K is a store member and selects manual input as the member information input method, the customer K operates the input method selection button BT13. When the input method selection button BT13 is operated, the POS terminal 20 displays a small screen (ten-key screen) on which a ten-key is arranged, and the customer K displays the ten-key screen after the input method selection button BT13 is operated. Manually enter the member information (alphanumeric characters, etc.) printed on the point card or affiliated credit card via

The non-member button BT14 is a button for a customer who is not a store member to proceed with processing. If the customer K is not a store member, the customer K operates the non-member button BT14.

In addition, in the present embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), the input method is restricted based on the input method selection buttons BT10, BT11, and BT13. Specifically, the input method corresponding to the input method selection button operated by the customer is validated (acceptable), and the input method corresponding to the input method selection button not operated by the customer is invalidated (unacceptable). . For example, when the customer operates the input method selection button BT10, the POS terminal 20 selects a method corresponding to the input method selection button BT10 operated by the customer (a method of causing the medium reader 207 to read a point card or an affiliated credit card). ) is enabled, and a method corresponding to the input method selection button BT11 not operated by the customer (a method of having the scanner unit 206 read the bar code printed on the point card or affiliated credit card), or a method corresponding to the input method selection button BT11 not operated by the customer The method corresponding to the input method selection button BT13 (method of manually inputting member information) is invalidated.

When the customer K operates the non-member button BT14 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 5B, the POS terminal 20 displays a registration screen (initial registration screen) as shown in FIG. indicate.

5(C), the POS terminal 20 displays the image shown in FIG. Display a registration screen like this. In the registration screen shown in FIG. 5D, the checkout button BT20 is a button (subtotal button) for instructing the end of product registration.

When the customer K operates the payment button BT20 on the registration screen shown in FIG. 5(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 5(E). In the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(E), the cash button BT30 is a button for selecting cash settlement as the payment method. The credit button BT31 is a button for selecting credit settlement as a payment method. The electronic money button BT32 is a button for selecting prepaid payment (electronic money payment) as a payment method.

(If member information is obtained from a point card at the start of the transaction)
FIGS. 5(C) to 5(E) are display examples when member information is not acquired, but FIGS. 6(A) to 6(C) are display examples where member information is acquired from a point card. This is a display example of the case.

The POS terminal 20 operates when the customer K operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. operates the input method selection button BT11 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When the input method selection button BT13 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. Display the initial registration screen. "Membership code: xxxx" on the initial registration screen shown in FIG. , indicating that the member information (store member code) of the point card is "XXXXXX". "Holding points: 325P" is a display indicating that the current holding points are 325 points. That is, when the POS terminal 20 acquires the member information “XXX” of the point card, it displays the acquired member information “XXX” as the member code, and accesses the point server (the store controller 10 is access through or without) to acquire point information '325' corresponding to member information 'XXX', and display the acquired point information '325' as owned points.

6(A), the POS terminal 20 displays the screen shown in FIG. Display a registration screen like this. In FIG. 6B, a discount is applied to tea (member discount product).

The POS terminal 20 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 6(C) when the customer K operates the checkout button BT20 on the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(B).

(If member information is obtained from an affiliated credit card at the start of the transaction)
6(A) to 6(C) were display examples when member information was obtained from a point card, but FIGS. It is a display example when it is acquired.

The POS terminal 20 operates when the customer K operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When K operates the input method selection button BT11 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When K operates the input method selection button BT13 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. display the initial registration screen. "Membership code: 〇〇〇〇" on the initial registration screen shown in Fig. 6(D) (the same applies to the registration screen shown in Fig. 6(E) and the payment method selection screen shown in Fig. 6(F)) , is an indication that the member information (store member code) of the affiliated credit card is "〇〇〇〇". "Holding points: 325P" is a display indicating that the current holding points are 325 points. In other words, when the POS terminal 20 acquires the affiliated credit card member information “〇〇〇〇”, it displays the acquired member information “〇〇〇〇” as the membership code and accesses the point server (store controller 10 access via or without) to obtain point information "325" corresponding to member information "0000", and display the obtained point information "325" as owned points.

6(D), the POS terminal 20 displays the screen shown in FIG. Display a registration screen like this. In FIG. 6E, a discount is applied to tea (member discount product).

When the customer K operates the checkout button BT20 on the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 6(F).

(If member information is not obtained/unaffiliated credit card is read)
When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 7(A).

When the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read a non-affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 7(A), the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 7(B). do. "(Credit card B)" on the password input instruction screen shown in FIG. 7(B) (the same applies to the number of payment input instruction screen shown in FIG. 7(C)) This is an indication that B has been read. Although the details will be described later, when the customer K causes the settlement terminal 208 to read the credit card, the POS terminal 20 reads the credit card brand based on the credit card number (part of the digits) of the credit card. etc. can be specified. In the scene shown in FIG. 7B, since the customer K has the credit card B read, the POS terminal 20 displays that the credit card B has been read. The POS terminal 20 displays a screen for inputting the number of payments as shown in FIG. 7C when the customer K enters the personal identification number into the payment terminal 208 from the scene shown in FIG. 7B.

The POS terminal 20 displays a settlement content confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 7(D) when the customer K inputs the number of payments from the scene shown in FIG. 7(C). As shown in FIG. 7(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a non-affiliated credit card (Credit card B) is displayed. On the settlement details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7D, the end (receipt) button BT40 is a button for proceeding with processing (executing credit settlement) after confirming the settlement details.

When the customer K operates the end (receipt) button BT40 on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a card removal instruction screen as shown in FIG. 7(E).

When the customer K takes out a credit card (specifically, a non-affiliated credit card) from the scene shown in FIG. 7(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 7(F). indicate. The POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen (FIG. 5A) after displaying the receipt screen (FIG. 7F). For example, when the customer K removes the receipt from the issuing port of the printing unit 213, the POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen.

In addition, in this embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), the type of the read credit card (credit card B in FIG. 7B, credit card A in FIG. 8B, credit card A in FIG. 10B) B, in FIG. 18B, the credit card A) is displayed from the screen immediately after reading (personal identification number input instruction screen), but it does not have to be displayed from the screen immediately after reading. For example, the type of the read credit card may be displayed from the number of payments input instruction screen, or from the payment content confirmation screen.

(Obtaining affiliated credit card member information/reading affiliated credit card)
When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 6(F), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 8(A).

When the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 8A, the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 8B. . "(credit card A)" on the PIN number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 8(B) (the same applies to the number of payment input instruction screen shown in FIG. is read. As described above, when the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the credit card, the POS terminal 20 reads the credit card brand, etc. based on the credit card number (part of the digits) of the credit card. can be specified (details will be described later). In the scene shown in FIG. 8B, the POS terminal 20 displays that the credit card A has been read because the customer K has the credit card A read. The POS terminal 20 displays a payment number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 8(C) when the customer K enters the personal identification number into the settlement terminal 208 from the scene shown in FIG. 8(B).

When the customer K inputs the number of payments from the scene shown in FIG. 8(C), the POS terminal 20 displays a settlement details confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 8(D). As shown in FIG. 8(D), the POS terminal 20 displays an affiliated credit card ( The details of payment by credit card A) are displayed. "Special points: 2P" on the payment details confirmation screen is a display to the effect that 2 points will be given as special points for the transaction. In other words, the POS terminal 20 displays the special points (the second calculation method (total purchase amount 200 It is notified that 2 points will be given as 2 points for each circle).

When the customer K operates the end (receipt) button BT40 on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 8(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a card removal instruction screen as shown in FIG. 8(E).

The POS terminal 20 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 8(F) when the customer K takes out a credit card (specifically, an affiliated credit card) from the scene shown in FIG. 8(E). do. The POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen (FIG. 5A) after displaying the receipt screen (FIG. 8F). For example, when the customer K removes the receipt from the issuing port of the printing unit 213, the POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen.

(If member information is not obtained/partner credit card is read)
When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 9(A).

When the customer K causes the settlement terminal 208 to read the affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 9(A), the POS terminal 20 displays a card withdrawal member information input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 9(B). indicate. As described above, when the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the credit card, the POS terminal 20 reads the credit card brand, etc. based on the credit card number (part of the digits) of the credit card. can be specified (details will be described later). 9(A), the POS terminal 20 displays the screen shown in FIG. A card withdrawal member information input instruction screen is displayed as follows. On the card removal member information input instruction screen shown in FIG. 9B, the user is notified that the member information of the affiliated credit card has been forgotten, takes out the affiliated credit card, and instructs the member to enter the affiliated credit card member information. is doing.

When the customer K takes out the affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 9B, the POS terminal 20 displays a member information input method selection screen as shown in FIG. 9C. Note that the non-member button BT14 is operably displayed on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 5B, but the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. The non-member button BT14 is not operably displayed (in this example, it is hidden, that is, not arranged).

The POS terminal 20 operates when the customer K operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When K operates the input method selection button BT11 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When K operates the input method selection button BT13 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. A card reading instruction screen such as In the card reading instruction screens shown in FIGS. 7(A), 8(A), and 9(A), the card (non-affiliated credit card, affiliated credit card) is instructed to be read, but FIG. The card reading instruction screen shown in D) instructs the reading of an affiliated credit card.

When the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 9D, the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 8B. indicate. 9(D)→FIG. 8(B)→FIG. 8(C)→FIG. 8(D)→FIG. 8(E)→FIG. 8(F).

The POS terminal 20 operates when the customer K operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When the customer K operates the input method selection button BT11 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When K manually inputs the member information printed on the point card after operating the input method selection button BT13 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 9C, the member information input method selection screen is displayed. A small screen SG01 as shown in FIG. 9(E) may be displayed on the front of the screen. The POS terminal 20 clears the small screen SG01 based on the operation of the OK button on the small screen SG01.

When the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read a non-affiliated credit card from the scene shown in FIG. 9(D), the POS terminal 20 displays the card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 9(F) in front of the card reading instruction screen. Such a small screen SG02 may be displayed. The POS terminal 20 clears the small screen SG02 based on the operation of the OK button on the small screen SG02.

(Acquisition of point card member information/when reading a non-affiliated credit card)
When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 6(C), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 10(A).

10(A), the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. do. "(Credit card B)" in the PIN number input instruction screen shown in FIG. This is an indication that B has been read. As described above, when the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the credit card, the POS terminal 20 reads the credit card brand, etc. based on the credit card number (part of the digits) of the credit card. can be specified (details will be described later). In the scene shown in FIG. 10B, since the customer K has the credit card B read, the POS terminal 20 displays that the credit card B has been read. The POS terminal 20 displays a screen for inputting the number of payments as shown in FIG. 10C when the customer K enters the personal identification number into the payment terminal 208 from the scene shown in FIG. 10B.

The POS terminal 20 displays a settlement content confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 10(D) when the customer K inputs the number of payments from the scene shown in FIG. 10(C). As shown in FIG. 10(D), the POS terminal 20, on the payment details confirmation screen (the same applies to the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 10(E) and the receipt screen shown in FIG. 10(F)), The details of the payment made by the affiliated credit card (credit card B) are displayed. "Normal point: 1P" on the settlement details confirmation screen is a display to the effect that 1 point will be given as a normal point for the transaction. In other words, the POS terminal 20, on the settlement content confirmation screen (same for the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 10(E) and the receipt screen shown in FIG. 10(F)), normal points (the first calculation method It is notified that 1 point will be awarded as 1 point for each yen).

When the customer K operates the end (receipt) button BT40 on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 10(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a card removal instruction screen as shown in FIG. 10(E).

10(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 10(F) when the customer K takes out a credit card (specifically, a non-affiliated credit card). indicate. The POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen (FIG. 5A) after displaying the receipt screen (FIG. 10F). For example, when the customer K removes the receipt from the issuing port of the printing unit 213, the POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen.

(Obtaining affiliated credit card member information/reading a non-affiliated credit card)
When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 6(F), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 11(A).

From the scene shown in FIG. 11(A), when the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read a non-affiliated credit card, the POS terminal 20 displays a card as shown in FIG. 11(B) on the front of the card reading instruction screen. A small screen SG03 is displayed. As described above, when the customer K causes the payment terminal 208 to read the credit card, the POS terminal 20 reads the credit card brand, etc. based on the credit card number (part of the digits) of the credit card. can be specified (details will be described later). 11(A), the POS terminal 20 displays the screen shown in FIG. A small screen SG03 is displayed in front of the card reading instruction screen as described above. The small screen SG03 notifies that a non-affiliated credit card has been inserted, and confirms whether or not it is necessary to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card. The POS terminal 20 may notify, on the small screen SG03, that the points awarded will be changed from normal points to special points when the non-affiliated credit card is changed to the affiliated credit card. In other words, the POS terminal 20 may inform the customer K that it is advantageous.

When the customer K operates the yes (change) button on the small screen SG03 shown in FIG. 11(B), the POS terminal 20 displays a card removal instruction screen as shown in FIG. 10(C).

When the customer K takes out a credit card (specifically, a non-affiliated credit card) from the scene shown in FIG. 11(C), the POS terminal 20 displays a Display the card reading instruction screen. The card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 11(D) instructs to read the partner credit card, as with the card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 9(D).

11(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. indicate. That is, the transition is from FIG. 11(D)→FIG. 8(B)→FIG. 8(C)→FIG. 8(D)→FIG. 8(E)→FIG. 8(F).

Further, when the customer K operates the No (no change) button on the small screen SG03 shown in FIG. 11B, the POS terminal 20 erases the small screen SG03 and (B)→FIG. 10(C)→FIG. 10(D)→FIG. 10(E)→FIG. 10(F). However, the member information to be displayed when transitioning from FIG. 10A is the point card "XXX" as in FIG. 10A, but is displayed when transitioning from FIG. 11B. The member information to be displayed is "0000" of the affiliated credit card, as in FIG. 11(A).

12 to 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS terminal 20. FIG. Specifically, FIGS. 12 to 17 show the flow of one transaction (start of registration to completion of settlement). It is assumed that the POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen (FIG. 5A) at the start of the flowchart of FIG. For the convenience of explanation, processing related to payment by electronic money is omitted in FIGS. 12 to 17 .

(Flowchart in FIG. 12)
Step S1: The POS terminal 20 accepts an operation to start registration. Specifically, the POS terminal 20 accepts the operation of the registration start button BT01 on the transaction start screen shown in FIG. 5(A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2.

Step S2: The POS terminal 20 displays a screen for selecting the input method of the store member code (member information). For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(B). Then, the process proceeds to step S3.

Step S3: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is an operation indicating that the user is not a member of the store on the screen for selecting the method of inputting the store member code (membership information). For example, when the POS terminal 20 receives an operation of the non-member button BT14 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. If there is an operation indicating that the user is not a store member (step S3: YES), the process proceeds to step S6. If there is no operation indicating that the member is not a store member (step S3: NO), the process proceeds to step S4.

Step S4: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the store member code (member information) has been acquired. For example, the POS terminal 20 operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When the input method selection button BT11 is operated on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. If the input method selection button BT13 is operated on the member information input method selection screen shown in 5(B) and the input of the store membership code printed on the point card or affiliated credit card is accepted after the operation, the store membership code is acquired. judge that it did. If the store membership code is acquired (step S4: YES), the process proceeds to step S5. If the store membership code is not acquired (step S4: NO), the process returns to step S3.

Step S5: The POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code. In other words, the POS terminal 20 reads the point card after the input method selection button BT10 is operated, or the scanner unit 206 reads the barcode printed on the point card after the input method selection button BT11 is operated. or when the input of the store membership code printed on the point card is accepted after the operation of the input method selection button BT13, the store membership code of the point card is stored. In the POS terminal 20, when the medium reading unit 207 reads the affiliated credit card after the input method selection button BT10 is operated, or the scanner unit 206 prints the affiliated credit card after the input method selection button BT11 is operated. When the barcode is read, or when the input of the store membership code printed on the affiliated credit card is accepted after the operation of the input method selection button BT13, the store membership code of the affiliated credit card is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S6.

Step S6: The POS terminal 20 displays a registration screen. For example, if the POS terminal 20 does not store the store membership code, it displays the initial registration screen shown in FIG. 5(C). Further, for example, when the POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code of the point card, the initial registration screen shown in FIG. 6A is displayed. Further, for example, when the POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, the initial registration screen shown in FIG. 6(D) is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S7.

Step S7: The POS terminal 20 registers the product and updates the registration screen. For example, the POS terminal 20 registers the product and updates the registration screen by reading the barcode attached to the product with the scanner unit 206 . The registration screen shown in FIG. 5(D), the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(B), and the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(E) are product registration after update (after product registration). Then, the process proceeds to step S8.

In the process of step S7, when the POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code of the point card or affiliated credit card, when registering the member discount product, the discount amount of the member discount product to register. On the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(B) and the registration screen shown in FIG. 6(E), the discount amount (10 yen) of the member discount product (tea) is registered (displayed).

Step S8: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there has been an operation to complete registration. For example, when the checkout button BT20 is operated on the registration screens shown in FIGS. 5(D), 6(B), and 6(E), the POS terminal 20 determines that the registration completion operation has been performed. If there is an operation to complete registration (step S8: YES), the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. If there is no registration completion operation (step S8: NO), the process returns to step S7.

(Flowchart in FIG. 13)
Step S9: The POS terminal 20 displays a screen for selecting a payment method (payment type). For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the payment method selection screens shown in FIGS. 5(E), 6(C), and 6(F). Then, the process proceeds to step S10.

Step S10: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is an operation to select credit payment. For example, the POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the credit button BT31 has been operated on the payment method selection screens shown in FIGS. 5(E), 6(C), and 6(F). If there is an operation to select credit payment (step S10: YES), the process proceeds to step S12. If there is no operation to select credit payment (step S10: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

Step S11: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is an operation to select cash settlement. For example, the POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the cash button BT30 has been operated on the payment method selection screens shown in FIGS. 5(E), 6(C), and 6(F). If there is an operation to select cash settlement (step S11: YES), the process proceeds to step S90. If there is no operation to select cash settlement (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S10.

Step S12: The POS terminal 20 instructs to insert a credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card reading instruction screens shown in FIGS. 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, and 11A. Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

Step S13: The POS terminal 20 accepts credit card insertion. That is, the POS terminal 20 acquires the credit card number. Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

Step S13 will be described in detail. In the above description, the POS terminal 20 accepts the insertion of a credit card and acquires the credit card number. 16-digit number). The settlement terminal 208 may supply the credit card number to other components of the POS terminal 20 (components other than the settlement terminal 208, such as the CPU 201, the RAM 203, the display unit 205, etc.). Payment terminal 208 may supply a portion of the credit card number (eg, digits 1-6, digits 13-16, numbers). In the present embodiment (similar to the second embodiment), the CPU 201, which is the other configuration, is based on a part of the credit card number (for example, the first to fourth digits corresponding to the brand etc.). The credit card name (for example, credit card A, credit card B) is displayed on the display unit 205 (for example, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) by specifying the brand of the card, but the credit card number is not shown. Even if the credit card number is displayed on the display unit 205, a part of the credit card number (for example, the 7th to 12th digits) is not supplied, so that part is masked and displayed. be done. The same is true when the printing unit 213 prints and issues a receipt containing a credit card number. Note that the payment terminal 208 may supply a credit card name in place of or in addition to part of the credit card number (1st to 6th digits, 13th to 16th digits) in the above other configuration. .

Step S14: The POS terminal 20 determines whether the inserted credit card is an affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 determines whether the inserted credit card is an affiliated credit card based on part of the credit card number (for example, the 1st to 4th digits corresponding to the brand). . If it is an affiliated credit card (step S14: YES), the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. If it is not an affiliated credit card (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG. Note that steps S91 to S95 will be described later.

(Flowchart in FIG. 14)
Step S20: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been acquired (stored). If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been acquired (stored) (step S20: YES), the process proceeds to step S30. If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired (stored) (step S20: NO), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

In step S20, the case where the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired (stored) (step S20 (NO)) is the case where neither the store membership code of the affiliated credit card nor the store membership code of the point card has been acquired ( There are case 1) and case 2 where the store membership code for the affiliated credit card has not been acquired but the store membership code for the point card has been acquired. In this flowchart, in case 2, as in case 1, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In other words, if customer K carries both a point card and an affiliated credit card, and inserts the affiliated credit card after having the customer K enter the store membership code for the point card, the customer K is required to enter the affiliated credit card store membership code. (See FIG. 15). However, in case 2, the process may proceed to step S30. In other words, the situation in case 2 indicates that customer K carries both a point card and an affiliated credit card, so it is assumed that the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been entered (the The process may proceed to step S30 without requesting the entry of the store membership code. However, the member information to be displayed when proceeding to step S30 in the situation of Case 2 is "XXXXXX" of the point card. It should be noted that when the store T does not collect the issued point card when the affiliated credit card is issued, it goes without saying that the issued point card is collected when the affiliated credit card is issued. Even in this case, the situation of case 2 may occur because the point card may not actually be collected for some reason (for example, lost).

Step S30: The POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number and the number of payments. For example, the POS terminal 20 accepts input of a personal identification number via the personal identification number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 8B. Also, the POS terminal 20 accepts input of the number of payments via the number of payments input instruction screen shown in FIG. 8(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S31.

Step S31: The POS terminal 20 displays the details of the payment and the given points (special points). For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 8(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S32.

Step S32: The POS terminal 20 executes settlement with the affiliated credit card. For example, when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the settlement details confirmation screen shown in FIG. More specifically, CPU 201 notifies payment terminal 208 of information that the end (receipt) button BT40 has been operated, and payment terminal 208 receives information necessary for payment (for example, the credit card number of the affiliated credit card). (all 16 digits), number of payments, etc.) to the credit settlement server. Then, the process proceeds to step S33.

Step S33: The POS terminal 20 instructs to take out the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 8(E). Then, the process proceeds to step S34.

Step S34: The POS terminal 20 prints and issues a receipt. The POS terminal 20 displays the receipt screen shown in FIG. 8(F) when printing and issuing a receipt. Then, the process proceeds to step S35.

Step S35: The POS terminal 20 gives special points. That is, the POS terminal 20 updates the customer's point information (adds special points). More specifically, the POS terminal 20 transmits the store membership code and the number of points to be added (the number of special points to be given) to the point server. Then, this flowchart ends.

(Flowchart in FIG. 15)
Step S21: The POS terminal 20 notifies that the store membership code for the affiliated credit card has not yet been obtained, and instructs to take out the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card withdrawal member information input instruction screen shown in FIG. 9B. Then, the process proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The POS terminal 20 displays a screen for selecting a store membership code input method. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 9(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S23.

Step S23: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been acquired. For example, the POS terminal 20 operates the input method selection button BT10 on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. B) when the input method selection button BT11 is operated on the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. When the input method selection button BT13 is operated on the member information input method selection screen and the input of the store member code printed on the affiliated credit card is accepted after the operation, it is determined that the store member code of the affiliated credit card has been acquired. If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card is acquired (step S23: YES), the process proceeds to step S24. If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card is not obtained (step S23: NO), the process returns to step S23.

Note that in step S23, the store membership code for the affiliated credit card is not obtained (step S23 (NO)). ), and a case (Case 2) where the store membership code for the affiliated credit card has not been acquired but the store membership code for the point card has been acquired. In case 2, the POS terminal 20 notifies that the point card store membership code has been entered and that the affiliated credit card store membership code has been entered (for example, displays the small screen SG01 shown in FIG. 9E). ), the process may return to step S23.

Step S24: The POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code of the affiliated credit card. Then, the process proceeds to step S25.

Step S25: The POS terminal 20 instructs to insert the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 9(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S26.

Step S26: The POS terminal 20 receives the insertion of the credit card and acquires the credit card number as in step S13 of FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S27.

Step S27: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the inserted credit card is an affiliated credit card, as in step S14 of FIG. If it is an affiliated credit card (step S27: YES), the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. If it is not an affiliated credit card (step S27: NO), the process returns to step S26.

If the credit card is not an affiliated credit card (step S27 (NO)), that is, if the credit card is a non-affiliated credit card, the POS terminal 20 notifies that the non-affiliated credit card has been inserted, takes out the non-affiliated credit card, and accepts the affiliated credit card. After notifying that the card is to be inserted (for example, displaying the small screen SG02 shown in FIG. 9F), the process may return to step S26.

(Flowchart in FIG. 16)
Step S40: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the store membership code of the point card has been acquired (stored). If the store membership code of the point card has been acquired (stored) (step S40: YES), the process proceeds to step S50. If the store membership code of the point card has not been acquired (stored) (step S40: NO), the process proceeds to step S41.

Step S41: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been acquired (stored). If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has been obtained (stored) (step S41: YES), the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG. If the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired (stored) (step S41: NO), the process proceeds to step S60.

Step S50: The POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number and the number of payments. For example, the POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number via the personal identification number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 10(B). Also, the POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the number of payments through the screen for inputting the number of payments shown in FIG. 10(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S51.

Step S51: The POS terminal 20 displays the details of the payment and the awarded points (normal points). For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 10(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S52.

Step S52: The POS terminal 20 executes settlement with a non-affiliated credit card. For example, when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the settlement details confirmation screen shown in FIG. More specifically, CPU 201 notifies payment terminal 208 of information that the end (receipt) button BT40 has been operated, and payment terminal 208 receives information necessary for payment (for example, the non-affiliated credit card number (16 digits in total, number of payments, etc.) to the credit settlement server. Then, the process proceeds to step S53.

Step S53: The POS terminal 20 instructs to take out the non-affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 10(E). Then, the process proceeds to step S54.

Step S54: The POS terminal 20 prints and issues a receipt. Note that the POS terminal 20 displays the receipt screen shown in FIG. 10(F) when printing and issuing a receipt. Then, the process proceeds to step S55.

Step S55: The POS terminal 20 gives normal points. That is, the POS terminal 20 updates the customer's point information (adds normal points). More specifically, the POS terminal 20 transmits the store membership code and the number of points to be added (the number of normal points to be given) to the point server. Then, this flowchart ends.

Step S60: The POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number and the number of payments. For example, the POS terminal 20 accepts input of a personal identification number via the personal identification number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 7B. Also, the POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the number of payments through the screen for inputting the number of payments shown in FIG. 7(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S61.

Step S61: The POS terminal 20 displays the payment details. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S62.

Step S62: The POS terminal 20 executes settlement with a non-affiliated credit card. For example, when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the settlement details confirmation screen shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S63.

Step S63: The POS terminal 20 instructs to take out the non-affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 7(E). Then, the process proceeds to step S64.

Step S64: The POS terminal 20 prints and issues a receipt. The POS terminal 20 displays the receipt screen shown in FIG. 7(F) when printing and issuing a receipt. Then, this flowchart ends.

(Flowchart in FIG. 17)
Step S71: The POS terminal 20 notifies that the non-affiliated credit card has been inserted, and confirms whether it is necessary to change from the non-affiliated credit card to the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the small screen SG03 shown in FIG. 11(B). Then, the process proceeds to step S72.

Step S72: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there has been an operation to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card. For example, when the POS terminal 20 accepts the Yes (Change) button operation on the small screen SG03 shown in FIG. do. If there is an operation to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card (step S72: YES), the process proceeds to step S81. If there is no operation to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card (step S72: NO), the process proceeds to step S73.

Step S73: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is an operation not to change from the non-affiliated credit card to the affiliated credit card. For example, when the POS terminal 20 accepts the operation of the No (do not change) button on the small screen SG03 shown in FIG. do. If there is an operation not to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card (step S73: YES), the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG. The member information displayed when proceeding to step S50 in FIG. If there is no operation not to change from the non-affiliated credit card to the affiliated credit card (step S73: NO), the process returns to step S72.

In addition, in step S73, the operation to the effect that the non-affiliated credit card is not changed to the affiliated credit card is performed (step S73 (YES)). It is advantageous to use a non-affiliated credit card due to the problem of the credit card itself), and you do not want to use an affiliated credit card.

Step S81: The POS terminal 20 instructs to take out the non-affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 11(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S82.

Step S82: The POS terminal 20 instructs to insert the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 11(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S83.

Step S83: The POS terminal 20 accepts credit card insertion and acquires a credit card number, as in step S13 of FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S84.

Step S84: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the inserted credit card is an affiliated credit card, as in step S14 of FIG. If it is an affiliated credit card (step S84: YES), the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. If it is not an affiliated credit card (step S84: NO), the process returns to step S81.

(Flow chart in FIG. 13 (for cash settlement))
Step S91: The POS terminal 20 accepts the insertion of cash equal to or greater than the total amount. Then, the process proceeds to step S92.

Step S91: The POS terminal 20 displays the payment details. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays a payment details confirmation screen (not shown) for cash payment. Also, when the store membership code of the affiliated credit card or point card has been stored (acquired), the POS terminal 20 displays the given points (normal points) in addition to the payment details. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the details of the payment and points to be given (normal points) on a payment details confirmation screen (not shown) for cash payment. Then, the process proceeds to step S92.

Step S92: The POS terminal 20 executes cash settlement. For example, when the end (receipt) button BT is operated on a payment details confirmation screen (not shown) for cash payment, the POS terminal 20 executes payment in cash. Then, the process proceeds to step S93.
Step S93: The POS terminal 20 ejects the change when there is change (when cash exceeding the total amount is thrown in). Then, the process proceeds to step S94.
Step S94: The POS terminal 20 prints and issues a receipt. Then, the process proceeds to step S95.

Step S95: If the POS terminal 20 stores the store membership code of the affiliated credit card or point card, it gives normal points. In other words, the POS terminal 20 updates the customer's point information (adds special points) as in step S35 of FIG. Then, this flowchart ends.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the operation when the affiliated credit card is read while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not yet been acquired (other parts are the same as in the first embodiment). In the following, the second embodiment will be described with respect to portions different from the first embodiment, and description of other portions will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, even if the POS terminal 20 executes credit settlement with an affiliated credit card (for example, an affiliated credit card of customer K) without acquiring the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, , the points of the customer K are reflected (added) to the point system P. That is, even if the customer K does not enter the store membership code of the affiliated credit card into the POS terminal 20, the points in the point system P can be obtained. For example, the above configuration in the second embodiment is realized by managing (associating and storing) the credit card number of the affiliated credit card and the store membership code. For example, it may be realized by any one of the following methods 1 to 3.

(Method 1) A device different from the point server and the credit settlement server (hereinafter referred to as server A) manages (stores) the store membership code of each associated credit card. For example, server A stores point information (the number of points) in association with the credit card number of the affiliated credit card. When the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) executes credit settlement with an affiliated credit card without obtaining the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) receives information necessary for settlement (for example, Send the credit card number (16 digits in total, number of payments, etc.) to the credit settlement server. The credit settlement server executes credit settlement based on the credit card number or the like received from the POS terminal 20 . Also, the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) transmits the credit card number to the server A. The server A extracts the store membership code corresponding to the credit card number received from the POS terminal 20 and transmits the extracted store membership code to the POS terminal 20 . That is, the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) inquires of the server A about the store membership code of the affiliated credit card. The POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) transmits the store membership code and the number of added points received from the server A to the point server. The point server updates the point information based on the store membership code and the number of added points received from the POS terminal 20. - 特許庁
(Method 2) As in Method 1, server A manages the store membership code of each affiliated credit card. When the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) executes credit settlement with an affiliated credit card without acquiring the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) transmits the information necessary for the settlement and the number of points to be added to the server A. Send to The server A transmits the information necessary for settlement received from the POS terminal 20 to the credit settlement server. The credit settlement server executes credit settlement based on the credit card number and the like received from the server A. Server A also extracts the store membership code corresponding to the credit card number received from the POS terminal 20, and transmits the extracted store membership code and the number of added points received from the POS terminal 20 to the point server. The point server updates the point information based on the store membership code received from the server A and the number of added points.
(Method 3) Unlike methods 1 and 2, the credit settlement server manages (stores) the store membership code of each affiliated credit card. When the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) executes credit settlement with an affiliated credit card without acquiring the store membership code of the affiliated credit card, the POS terminal 20 (settlement terminal 208) transmits the information necessary for the settlement and the number of points to be added to the credit settlement. Send to server. The credit settlement server executes credit settlement based on the credit card number or the like received from the POS terminal 20 . Also, the credit settlement server extracts the store member code corresponding to the credit card number received from the POS terminal 20, and transmits the extracted store member code and the number of added points acquired from the POS terminal 20 to the point server. The point server updates the point information based on the store membership code and the number of added points received from the credit settlement server.

(Example of display when member information has not been obtained / when an affiliated credit card is read)
FIG. 18 shows a display example of the display unit 205 of the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, the display as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed instead of the display as shown in FIG. 9 of the first embodiment.

When the customer K operates the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 18(A). The card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 18A is the same as the card reading instruction screen shown in FIG. 9A in the first embodiment.

18(A), the POS terminal 20 displays a personal identification number input instruction screen as shown in FIG. . "(credit card A)" on the PIN number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 18(B) (the same applies to the number of payment input instruction screen shown in FIG. This is an indication that it has been read. 18(B), the POS terminal 20 displays a screen for inputting the number of payments as shown in FIG.

The POS terminal 20 displays a settlement content confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 18(D) when the customer K inputs the number of payments from the scene shown in FIG. 18(C). As shown in FIG. 18(D), the POS terminal 20 displays the payment details confirmation screen (the same applies to the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 18(E) and the receipt screen shown in FIG. 18(F)). The details of payment by credit card (credit card A) are displayed. "Difference return points: 12P" on the payment details confirmation screen is a display indicating that 12 points will be given as difference return points (described later) in the transaction. That is, the POS terminal 20 displays points (difference return It is notified that 12 points will be given as points (described later).

When the customer K operates the end (receipt) button BT40 on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 18(D), the POS terminal 20 displays a card removal instruction screen as shown in FIG. 18(E).

18(E), the POS terminal 20 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 18(F) when the customer K takes out a credit card (specifically, an affiliated credit card). do. The POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen (FIG. 5A) after displaying the receipt screen (FIG. 18F). For example, when the customer K removes the receipt from the issuing port of the printing unit 213, the POS terminal 20 displays the transaction start screen.

(Example of operation when member information is not acquired / affiliated credit card is read)
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. The second embodiment operates as shown in FIG. 19 instead of the operation shown in FIG. 15 of the first embodiment. It is assumed that the points (difference return points) are reflected by Method 1 described above.

(Flowchart in FIG. 19)
Step S130: The POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number and the number of payments. For example, the POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the personal identification number via the personal identification number input instruction screen shown in FIG. 18(B). Also, the POS terminal 20 accepts the input of the number of payments through the screen for inputting the number of payments shown in FIG. 18(C). Then, the process proceeds to step S131.

Step S131: The POS terminal 20 displays the details of the payment and the awarded points (difference return points; described later). For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 18(D). Then, the process proceeds to step S132.

Step S132: The POS terminal 20 executes settlement with the affiliated credit card. For example, when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the settlement details confirmation screen shown in FIG. do. Then, the process proceeds to step S133.

Step S133: The POS terminal 20 instructs to take out the affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 displays the card removal instruction screen shown in FIG. 18(E). Then, the process proceeds to step S134.

Step S134: The POS terminal 20 prints and issues a receipt. Note that the POS terminal 20 displays the receipt screen shown in FIG. 18(F) when printing and issuing a receipt. Then, the process proceeds to step S135.

Step S135: The POS terminal 20 gives differential reward points. In other words, the POS terminal 20 updates the customer's point information (adds differential return points). More specifically, the POS terminal 20 acquires (receives) the store membership code of the affiliated credit card by inquiring of the server A, and receives the store membership code received from the server A and the number of points to be added (difference return points to be given). number) to the point server. Then, this flowchart ends.

(Third calculation method, differential return points)
When the POS terminal 20 executes the payment by the affiliated credit card while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired, the POS terminal 20 uses the third calculation method (if the member information of the affiliated credit card has already been acquired, the Equivalent to the special points by the second calculation method that should have been obtained if the above was executed, and the discount amount of member discount products that should have been obtained if the member information of the affiliated credit card had already been obtained. Points awarded according to the total number of points awarded). Points given according to the third calculation method are referred to as differential return points. For example, the difference return points “12P” shown in FIGS. 18(D) to 18(F) can be obtained if the member information of the affiliated credit card is already acquired and the payment is made with the affiliated credit card. The special points "2P" by the second calculation method that should have been obtained, and the discount amount "10 yen" for the member discount product "tea" that should have been obtained if the member information of the affiliated credit card had already been obtained. and the point "10P" corresponding to the total "12P".

The embodiments (the first embodiment and the second embodiment) have been described above, and according to the above-described embodiments, it is possible to favorably give benefits to members. For example, in the first embodiment, if the member information of the affiliated credit card is not acquired even though the affiliated credit card has been read (that is, despite the fact that the affiliated credit card is in possession), Since it is reported that the store membership code of the affiliated credit card has not been obtained (for example, step S21 in FIG. 15, FIG. 9B, etc.), it is possible to preferably give benefits to the member. For example, in the second embodiment, if the member information of the affiliated credit card is not acquired even though the affiliated credit card is read (that is, despite the fact that the affiliated credit card is in possession), Since the difference return points are given (for example, step S135 in FIG. 19, FIG. 18(D), etc.), it is possible to preferably give benefits to the members.

(Modified example, etc.)
Although the embodiment has been described above, the above embodiment is an example, and the specific configuration is not limited to the above embodiment, and includes design and the like within the scope of the invention. For example, the device configuration, data configuration, processing flow, display and output mode, etc. can be changed as appropriate, as shown in (1), (2), . . . below. Note that the following (1), (2), . . . may be appropriately combined.

(1) In the first embodiment, when the affiliated credit card is read while the member information (store member code) of the affiliated credit card has not yet been acquired, a message ( (Fig. 9(A) → Fig. 9(B)), while reading the affiliated credit card when the affiliated credit card member information has already been acquired. An example has been described in which the message related to the fact that the member information has already been acquired is not displayed when the member information has been acquired (FIG. 8(A)→FIG. 8(B)). Alternatively, a message may also be displayed in the latter case. In other words, when the POS terminal 20 reads the affiliated credit card in the state where the member information of the affiliated credit card has already been acquired (the scene of FIG. 8A), the member information has been acquired. A message may be displayed. For example, the POS terminal 20 may display a small screen SG04 in front of the card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 20(A) (FIG. 8(A)→FIG. 20(A)). The small screen SG04 notifies that special points will be awarded. When the OK button on the small screen SG04 is operated, the POS terminal 20 clears the card reading instruction screen (also the small screen SG04) and displays the personal identification number input instruction screen.

(2) In the second embodiment, when the affiliated credit card is read while the member information (store member code) of the affiliated credit card has not yet been acquired, a message related to the fact that the member information has not yet been acquired is displayed. An example of no display has been described (FIG. 18(A)→FIG. 18(B)). Alternatively, a message may be displayed in the above case. In other words, when the POS terminal 20 reads the affiliated credit card in a state where the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired (the scene of FIG. 18A), the member information is not yet acquired. A message may be displayed. For example, the POS terminal 20 may display a small screen SG05 in front of the card reading instruction screen as shown in FIG. 20(B) (FIG. 18(A)→FIG. 20(B)). The small screen SG05 notifies that differential reward points will be awarded. When the OK button on the small screen SG05 is operated, the POS terminal 20 clears the card reading instruction screen (also the small screen SG05) and displays the personal identification number input instruction screen.

(3) In the above embodiments (first and second embodiments), an example was explained in which a password was always required to be entered in credit card payments. less than the amount), you may not be asked to enter your PIN. In other words, the POS terminal 20 does not have to display the personal identification number input instruction screen.

(4) In the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the number of payments was always required to be entered in credit card payments. may not be required (it may be fixed once). In other words, the POS terminal 20 does not have to display the number-of-payments input instruction screen.

(5) In the above embodiment, the input method is restricted based on the input method selection buttons BT10, BT11, and BT13 on the member information input method selection screen, but the restriction may not be applied. For example, while the member information input method selection screen (the input method selection button BT10 may or may not be placed on the member information input method selection screen) is displayed, input by the medium reading unit 207 (point card or reading of an affiliated credit card) may be validated (acceptable). In addition, while the member information input method selection screen (the input method selection button BT11 may or may not be arranged on the member information input method selection screen) is displayed, input by the scanner unit 206 (point card or (Reading of the barcode printed on the affiliated credit card) may be validated (acceptable). In addition, instead of the input method selection button BT13, a numeric keypad is arranged on the member information input method selection screen. manual input of information) may be validated (acceptable).

(6) In the above embodiment, as a display corresponding to whether or not member information (store member code) is acquired (input), if member information is acquired, the acquired member information is displayed (for example, FIG. 5 (B) ) → FIG. 6(A), FIG. 5(B) → FIG. 6(D)), but if no member information is acquired, nothing is displayed (for example, FIG. 5(B) → FIG. 5(C) ), and the display according to the presence or absence of acquisition of member information is not limited to this. For example, when the member information is acquired, the fact that the member information has been acquired may be displayed in place of or in addition to the acquired member information (for example, the words "accounting information acquired" or "member information read"). good. Further, for example, when the member information is not acquired, the fact that the member information is not acquired (for example, the words "accounting information not acquired" or "member information not read") may be displayed.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the member information (store member code) is input by the medium reading unit 207 reading a point card or affiliated credit card, and the scanner unit 206 is printed on the point card or affiliated credit card. Although the method of reading the bar code on the card and the method of manually inputting the member information printed on the point card or affiliated credit card via the numeric keypad screen have been described, the method of inputting the member information is not limited to this. For example, the scanner unit 206 may read a code (bar code, two-dimensional code) displayed on an electronic device (for example, a customer's smart phone). In other words, the customer may cause the electronic device to display a bar code or the like in which the member information of the point card or affiliated credit card is coded, and cause the scanner unit 206 to read the bar code.

(8) In relation to (7) above, the POS terminal 20 displays a member information input method selection screen as shown in FIG. 20C instead of the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 5B, for example. screen may be displayed. On the member information input method selection screen shown in FIG. 20C, the input method selection button BT12 is used to select a method of having the scanner unit 206 read the code displayed on the electronic device as the member information input method. is a button. If the customer himself/herself is a member of the store and selects the method of having the scanner unit 206 read the code displayed on the electronic device as the member information input method, the customer operates the input method selection button BT12. . As for (5) above, the input method may or may not be restricted based on the input method selection button BT12.

Note that if a method of reading a code displayed on an electronic device by the scanner unit 206 is also provided as a method of inputting member information, the process proceeds from step S73 (YES) in FIG. 17 to step S50 in FIG. A situation may occur in which a customer uses an electronic device to read member information of an affiliated credit card, but does not carry the affiliated credit card itself.

(9) In the above embodiment, an example of inserting an affiliated credit card or a non-affiliated credit card after operating the credit button BT31 on the payment method selection screen has been described. In other words, an example has been described in which the common button (credit button BT31) is operated in both cases of payment with an affiliated credit card and non-affiliated credit card. Alternatively, different buttons may be operated depending on whether the payment is made with an affiliated credit card or the non-affiliated credit card. For example, the POS terminal 20 may display a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 20(D) instead of the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 5(E) or the like. In the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. 20(D), the credit button BT31A is a button for selecting credit settlement by an affiliated credit card (credit card A) as the payment method. The credit button BT31B is a button for selecting credit settlement by a non-affiliated credit card (credit card B) as a payment method. Note that the electronic money button BT32 is omitted in FIG. 20(D).

(10) In relation to (9) above, the POS terminal 20 selects the credit button BT31A (credit payment with an affiliated credit card) without acquiring (storing) member information (store membership code) of the affiliated credit card. ) is operated, it may be notified that the member information of the affiliated credit card has been forgotten, and may be instructed to enter the member information of the affiliated credit card.

For example, when the credit button BT31A is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired, the POS terminal 20 displays a small message on the front of the payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 20(E). Screen SG06 may be displayed. The small screen SG06 informs that the member information of the affiliated credit card has been forgotten, and instructs the input of the member information of the affiliated credit card. When the OK button on the small screen SG06 is operated, the POS terminal 20 clears the payment method selection screen (also the small screen SG06) and displays the member information input method selection screen (that is, the affiliated credit card member information).

Further, for example, when the credit button BT31A is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired, the POS terminal 20 displays a member information input instruction screen as shown in FIG. 20(F). may The member information input instruction screen shown in FIG. 20(F) notifies that the member information of the affiliated credit card has been forgotten, and instructs the member information of the affiliated credit card to be input. When the OK button on the member information input instruction screen of FIG. 20(F) is operated, the POS terminal 20 displays a member information input method selection screen (that is, prompts the member to input affiliated credit card member information).

If the credit button BT31A is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired, the POS terminal 20 notifies that the member information of the affiliated credit card has been forgotten (for example, a small screen SG06, etc.) is not displayed, and if the affiliated credit card is read after the credit button BT31A is operated, as shown in FIG. may be notified.

(11) In relation to (9) and (10) above, if the credit button BT31A is operated while the POS terminal 20 has not acquired (stored) the affiliated credit card membership information (store membership code), , you may check whether you have a co-branded credit card. That is, it may be confirmed whether the operation of the credit button BT31A is erroneous.

For example, when the credit button BT31A is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card has not been acquired, the POS terminal 20 displays a small message on the front of the payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 21(A). Screen SG07 may be displayed. When the Yes button on the small screen SG07 is operated (that is, when the member information of the affiliated credit card is forgotten), the POS terminal 20 displays a message as shown in FIG. 20(E) instead of the small screen SG07. Alternatively, the payment method selection screen (also the small screen SG07) may be erased and the member information input instruction screen shown in FIG. 20F may be displayed. If the No button on the small screen SG07 is operated (that is, if the operation of the credit button BT31A is an error), the POS terminal 20 clears the small screen SG07 and displays the payment method selection screen (that is, buttons other than the credit button BT31A).

When the credit button BT31A is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card is not acquired, the POS terminal 20 confirms whether or not the affiliated credit card is in possession (for example, displays the small screen SG07). ) and the affiliated credit card is actually read after operating the credit button BT31A, as shown in FIG. However, if a non-affiliated credit card is actually read after operating the credit button BT31A, it may be notified that the operated button and the inserted credit card are different.

(12) In relation to (9) above, the POS terminal 20 selects the credit button BT31B (credit payment by non-affiliated credit card) while acquiring (storing) member information (store membership code) of the affiliated credit card. ) is operated, you may confirm whether or not it is necessary to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card. In addition to the above confirmation, the POS terminal 20 may notify that the points to be given will be changed from normal points to special points when the non-affiliated credit card is changed to the affiliated credit card. That is, you may notify that it is profitable for a customer.

For example, when the credit button BT31B is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card is being acquired, the POS terminal 20 displays a small message in front of the payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 21(B). Screen SG08 may be displayed. The small screen SG08 confirms whether or not it is necessary to change from a non-affiliated credit card to an affiliated credit card. In addition, the small screen SG08 notifies that changing to an affiliated credit card is advantageous. When the yes (change) button on the small screen SG08 in FIG. operate). On the other hand, when the No (no change) button on the small screen SG08 is operated, the POS terminal 20 clears the payment method selection screen (also the small screen SG08) and displays the card reading instruction screen (that is, credit Read the non-affiliated credit card according to the operation of the button BT31B).

When the credit button BT31B is operated while the member information of the affiliated credit card is being acquired, the POS terminal 20 confirms whether or not it is necessary to change from the non-affiliated credit card to the affiliated credit card (for example, a small If the non-affiliated credit card is actually read after operating the credit button BT31B without displaying the screen SG08), it is confirmed whether or not it is necessary to change from the non-affiliated credit card to the affiliated credit card (for example, FIG. 11 ( When the small screen SG03 of B) is displayed, and after the credit button BT31B is operated and the affiliated credit card is actually read, it may be notified that the operated button and the inserted credit card are different. (You do not have to notify).

(13) In the above embodiment, the type of member-discounted product and the discount amount of the member-discounted product are set even when a point card is used (when the POS terminal 20 acquires the store member code from the point card). An example was explained in which the code is the same even when an affiliated credit card is used (when the store membership code is obtained from the affiliated credit card). Alternatively, for example, the type of member discount product may differ between when a point card is used and when an affiliated credit card is used (the member discount product when using an affiliated credit card may have many types). Also, for example, the discount amount for member discount products may differ between when a point card is used and when an affiliated credit card is used (the discount amount may be larger when an affiliated credit card is used). ). Also, for example, a member discount product may be one that requires the use of an affiliated credit card (that is, there may be no discount due to the use of a point card).

(14) In the above embodiment, the point card member information (store member code) and affiliated credit card member information are distinguishable, but they may be indistinguishable. . That is, in the above embodiment, the member information acquired from the point card and the member information acquired from the affiliated credit card are different, but they may be the same.

As in the above embodiment, if the member information obtained from the point card and the member information obtained from the affiliated credit card are different, two types of points (normal points and special points) can be awarded. If the member information obtained from the credit card and the member information obtained from the affiliated credit card are the same, one type of point is obtained. Also, related to (13) above, if the member information obtained from the point card and the member information obtained from the affiliated credit card are the same, even if the point card is used, the affiliated credit card will not be accepted. Even if it is used, the type of member-discounted product and the discount amount of the member-discounted product are the same.

Therefore, in a mode in which the member information acquired from the point card and the member information acquired from the affiliated credit card are the same, the POS terminal 20 performs processing according to that mode. In addition, in the mode in which the member information obtained from the point card and the member information obtained from the affiliated credit card are the same, as described above, only one type of points is awarded, so normal points and special points are the same. is.

For example, after the affiliated credit card (credit card A) is inserted (step S14 (YES) in FIG. 13), the POS terminal 20 inserts the member information of the affiliated credit card in the processing of step S20 in FIG. However, in this process, it is determined whether or not member information has been obtained (that is, whether or not member information has been obtained from a point card or affiliated credit card). (The process of step S23 in FIG. 15 is the same).

Further, for example, as the processing after the non-affiliated credit card (credit card B) is inserted (step S14 (NO) in FIG. 13), the POS terminal 20 performs the processing of step S40 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the information has been acquired, and in the process of step S41 it is determined whether or not the member information of the affiliated credit card has been acquired, but these processes may be integrated. As an example, the POS terminal 20 determines whether member information has been acquired in the process of step S40 (that is, whether member information has been acquired from a point card or an affiliated credit card), and acquires member information. If so, the process may proceed to step S50, and if the member information has not been acquired, the process may proceed to step S60. That is, step S41 and steps S71 to S84 in FIG. 17 may be omitted.

Further, in relation to the above (10), in the aspect of displaying the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. If the credit button BT31A (to select credit card payment with an affiliated credit card) is operated while the member information has not been acquired from the card), the fact that the member information has been forgotten (i.e., the point card (Forgetting to input from the affiliated credit card or the input from the affiliated credit card), and instruct the input of the member information (that is, the input of the member information from the point card or the affiliated credit card).

Further, in relation to the above (11), in the aspect of displaying the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. , you may check whether you have a co-branded credit card.

Further, in relation to the above (12), in the aspect of displaying the payment method selection screen shown in FIG. If the credit button BT31B (indicating that the credit card payment by the non-affiliated credit card is selected) is operated while the member information is being acquired from Since the points to be given do not change, a non-affiliated credit card may be read by operating the credit button BT31B).

(15) Also related to (13) above, in the above embodiment, an example in which there is a member-discounted product has been described, but the member-discounted product may not exist. In other words, even if a point card or an affiliated credit card is used, there may be no discount on the product.

If there is a member discount product, as shown in FIGS. 6(B) and 6(E), the member information (store member code), but if there is no member discount product, the discount amount of the member discount product is not displayed on the registration screen. Therefore, if there is no member discount product, it is not necessary to input the member information before registering the product. That is, if there is no member discount product, the POS terminal 20 may display the initial registration screen without displaying the member information input method selection screen after the registration start button BT01 on the transaction start screen is operated.

In order to give points according to the total amount even if there are no member-discounted products, member information ( store membership code). For example, the POS terminal 20 may display the member information input method selection screen after operating the checkout button BT20 (subtotal button) on the registration screen, and then display the payment method selection screen. That is, when there is a member discount product, as shown in FIG. If there is no discounted product, you can switch to the transaction start screen → initial registration screen → registration screen → member information input method selection screen → payment method selection screen (of course, transaction start screen → member information input method selection screen → initial registration screen → registration screen → payment method selection screen).

In addition, even if you change from transaction start screen → member information input method selection screen → initial registration screen → registration screen → payment method selection screen, transaction start screen → initial registration screen → registration screen → member information input method selection screen → payment method. Even when transitioning to the selection screen, the order of display of the member information input method selection screen and the payment method selection screen does not change, so the transaction start screen → initial registration screen → registration screen → member information input method selection screen → payment Also when transitioning to the method selection screen, the contents shown in the above (10), (11), (12), (14), etc. are also applied, not to mention other contents.

(16) In the above embodiment, the settlement terminal 208 has a display unit, an operation unit, a card slot, a card recognition unit, and a communication unit. However, the configuration of the settlement terminal 208 is not limited to this. For example, the payment terminal 208 may have at least a card slot. If the settlement terminal 208 does not have an operation unit, the display unit 205 (or key operation unit) may accept input of a personal identification number or the like. Also, if the payment terminal 208 does not have a communication unit, the communication unit 215 may communicate with a non-cash payment server.

(17) In the above embodiment, the medium reader/writer 207 magnetically or electrically reads information stored in various cards and magnetically or electrically writes information to various cards. That is, it has been described that the medium reader/writer 207 has a reading function and a writing function. However, the medium reader/writer 207 may have the reading function and not the writing function. For example, in the above embodiment, the card (point card, affiliated credit card) itself holds member information (store member code), but does not hold point information (number of points) (point server holds point information). (because of this), it does not have to have a writing function. However, the card itself may hold the point information, and in the case where the card itself holds the point information, the medium reader/writer 207 needs a writing function. Note that the medium reader/writer 207 may be referred to as the medium reader 207 when it has a reading function but does not have a writing function.

(18) In the above embodiment, the POS terminal 20 is provided with the medium reader/writer 207. However, the medium reader/writer 207 is separate from the POS terminal 20 (the medium reader/writer 207 and the POS terminal 20 are configuration). The above is the same for the payment terminal 208, the change machine 209, and the like. In other words, the payment terminal 208, the change machine 209, and the like may be separate from the POS terminal 20. FIG.

(19) In the above embodiment, the POS terminal 20 is capable of settlement by cash, credit card, or prepaid (electronic money) as a settlement method. At least credit card settlement is possible. Therefore, for example, the POS terminal 20 does not have to include the change dispenser 209 . The payment method of the POS terminal 20 may be one credit payment.

(20) In relation to (19) above, if the POS terminal 20 has only one credit card payment method, a payment method that includes a credit button BT31 (a button common to affiliated credit cards and non-affiliated credit cards). The display of the selection screens (FIGS. 5(E), 5(C), and 5(F)) may be omitted. Even if the POS terminal 20 uses only one credit card payment method, the credit button BT31A (button for affiliated credit cards) and the credit button BT31B (button for non-affiliated credit cards) are arranged separately. The selected payment method selection screen (FIG. 20(D)) is displayed (however, the cash button BT30 and the electronic money button BT32 are not arranged).

(21) In the above embodiment, the POS terminal 20 is described as a full-self POS cash register in which the customer himself/herself registers the product using the POS terminal 20 and settles the account for the registered product. That is, in the above embodiment, the POS terminal 20 is described as a registration/settlement device that executes product registration processing and settlement processing. However, the POS terminal 20 may be a settlement device (for example, (a) and (b) below) in which the customer himself/herself executes settlement processing using the POS terminal 20 .
(a) A settlement device that acquires transaction information (product registration information) from another device operated by a store clerk (for example, a registration device for registering products by a store clerk) and executes settlement processing.
(b) Acquiring transaction information (product registration information) from other devices operated by the customer (for example, the customer's own mobile terminal, a mobile terminal lent by the store, a shopping cart with a product registration function, etc.) and processing the settlement payment device that performs
In addition, although we have explained "a full self-service POS register where the customer himself/herself registers and settles the registered goods" and "a settlement device where the customer himself/herself executes the settlement process", depending on the situation, the store clerk may operate it. The POS terminal 20 does not exclude items that can be operated by the store clerk.

(22) In relation to (21) above, the POS terminal 20 is a POS register equipped with a scanner unit and a display unit on both sides (clerk side, customer side) and a settlement unit (credit settlement unit, etc.) on the customer side. It may be provided with a plurality of switchable operation modes (for example, the following operation modes (a) to (c)).
(a) An operation mode in which the clerk registers the product on the clerk side and the customer settles the payment on the customer side (b) An operation mode in which the customer registers the product and settles the payment on the customer side (c) Other devices operated by the clerk (or An operation mode in which transaction information (product registration information) is acquired from other devices operated by the customer, and the customer settles the account on the customer side.

(23) In relation to the above (21) and (22), the POS terminal 20 installed in a supermarket or the like is illustrated as a device capable of inputting member information (store member code) and executing settlement using affiliated credit card member information. However, it is not limited to the POS terminal 20 installed in a supermarket or the like, as long as it is a device capable of inputting member information and executing settlement using member information of an affiliated credit card. For example, it may be a fare adjustment machine, a ticket vending machine, a reservation machine, etc. installed in various places (restaurants, hospitals, movie theaters, amusement parks, event venues, stadiums, accommodation facilities, stations, airports, sightseeing spots, etc.).

(24) In the above embodiment, cash payment, credit card payment, and electronic money payment have been described as payment methods (payment types), but payment methods are not limited to these. For example, although the description is omitted in the above embodiment, point payment (payment by consuming owned points) is also possible.

(25) In the above embodiments (first embodiment and second embodiment), the configuration of the device is described assuming that the credit settlement server and the point server are separate servers, but both servers are the same server ( It may be one server having a credit settlement function and a point management function). In the second embodiment, as the configuration of the device, the server A in the method 1 and the method 2 described above is different from the credit settlement server and the point server, but the point server and the server A are the same server. There may be. In method 3, the credit settlement server and the server A are substantially the same server.

In addition, all or part of each function (input/output, storage, processing (including judgment)) in each device (POS terminal 20, transaction status management device 40, store controller 10) described above A subject (another device) different from the subject may have it. For example, some or all of the various determinations (for example, determinations indicated by rhombuses in each flowchart) described as being executed by the POS terminal 20 in the above embodiment may be performed by the store controller 10 or the cloud instead of the POS terminal 20. A server (not shown) may perform this. Also, the POS terminal 20 may generate display information (screen information) for various displays (for example, the screens of FIGS. 5 to 11, 18, 20, and 21), It may be generated by a cloud server (not shown). As an example, the POS terminal 20 transmits input information from the display unit 205 (same for the scanner unit 206) to the cloud server, and the cloud server executes processing according to the information received from the POS terminal 20 and reflects the processing result. A screen (screen information) may be generated and transmitted to the POS terminal 20 . The POS terminal 20 may display a screen generated by the cloud server on the display unit 205 using an image viewer or web browser.

A summary of the embodiments will be described below.
[Technical field]
The present invention relates to a product sales data processing device and program.
[Background technology]
A member-oriented system using a point card is known (see Patent Document 1, for example).
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-105332 [Summary of the Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there is room for improvement in the system for members, such as the fact that members may not be able to obtain benefits that they should be able to obtain. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technology capable of favorably giving privileges to members.
[Means to solve the problem]
(1) In order to solve the above-described problems, a merchandise sales data processing device (eg, POS terminal 20, etc.) according to one aspect of the present invention provides a member information input terminal for entering member information (eg, store membership code, etc.). means (e.g., FIG. 5B), settlement means (e.g., settlement terminal (non-cash settlement unit) 208) for executing non-cash settlement (e.g., credit settlement), and display means (e.g., , display unit 205), and the payment means executes one non-cash payment among a plurality of types of non-cash payment (for example, credit payment by a non-affiliated credit card, credit payment by an affiliated credit card, etc.). , when the non-cash payment executed by the payment means is a specific non-cash payment (for example, credit payment using an affiliated credit card), the display means indicates whether or not the member information is input by the member information input means. Display a corresponding message (for example, if there is no entry of member information, display that you have forgotten to enter the member information of the affiliated credit card as shown in FIG. 9(B), etc., and enter the member information If there is no input of member information, nothing is displayed, or if there is input of member information, a message to the effect that special points will be given as shown in FIG. 20(B), the product sales data processing apparatus is characterized by displaying that a difference return point will be given as shown in FIG.
According to the product sales data processing device of (1), it is possible to preferably give benefits to members. For example, when the member information is not entered, a message indicating that the member information has been forgotten is displayed to prompt the member to enter the member information, so that the privilege that should be given can be given. Alternatively, if the member information is not entered, the benefits that should be given can be given as differential return points.

(2) When the non-cash payment executed by the payment means is a specific non-cash payment and the member information input means has not entered the member information, the display means prompts the member information to be input. The product sales data processing device according to (1) is characterized by displaying a prompting message.
According to the product sales data processing device of (2), it is possible to preferably give benefits to members.

(3) A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a transaction is provided, and the privilege granting means applies the privilege to the transaction when the member information input means inputs the member information in the transaction. Then, if the member information has already been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash payment is to be performed, the payment means executes a specific non-cash payment for the transaction in which the privilege has been reflected (for example, Steps S30 to S35), if the member information has not yet been entered in the transaction for which the specific non-cash payment is to be performed, the specific non-cash payment is executed for the transaction for which the privilege has been reflected after the member information has been entered. (See, for example, steps S21 to S27 in FIG. 15 and steps S30 to S35 in FIG. 14).
According to the product sales data processing device of (3), it is possible to preferably give benefits to the members.

(4) A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a transaction is provided, and when the member information input means inputs member information in a transaction, the privilege granting means reflects the privilege on the transaction as granting the privilege to the transaction. Then, if the member information has already been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash payment is to be performed, the payment means executes a specific non-cash payment for the transaction in which the privilege has been reflected (for example, Steps S30 to S35), if the member information has not yet been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash payment is to be performed, the specific non-cash payment is performed for the transaction for which the privilege has not yet been reflected, and the privilege granting means When a specific non-cash payment is executed for a transaction that has not been reflected in the privilege, after the execution of the specific non-cash settlement, a privilege (for example, differential return points) corresponding to the privilege that has not been reflected is given (for example, in FIG. 19 (See steps S131 to S135).
According to the merchandise sales data processing device of (4), it is possible to favorably give benefits to members.

(5) In order to solve the above-described problems, a product sales data processing device (for example, POS terminal 20, etc.) according to one aspect of the present invention provides benefits to members in transactions, and uses credit cards as payment methods for transactions. a member information input means for inputting member information of a member, privilege giving means for giving a privilege to a transaction, and card settlement means for executing credit settlement by a credit card. and display means for displaying information related to a transaction, wherein the privilege granting means reflects the privilege on the transaction as a privilege for the transaction when the member information input means inputs the member information in the transaction. The card payment means holds credit payment by a first credit card (for example, a non-affiliated credit card (credit card B)) holding card information used for credit payment, and holds the card information and the member information. can execute credit settlement with a second credit card (for example, an affiliated credit card (credit card A)), and the member information input means can input the member information at least from the second credit card, When the credit settlement by the card settlement means is the credit settlement by the second credit card and the member information input means has not input the member information (for example, step S20 in FIG. 14). (NO)), a message prompting the input of the member information is displayed (for example, step S21 in FIG. 15, FIG. 9B), and after the member information input means inputs the member information, the privilege The merchandise sales data processing apparatus is characterized by executing credit settlement by the second credit card for the transaction that has been reflected (for example, step S32 in FIG. 14).
According to the product sales data processing device of (5), it is possible to preferably give benefits to members.

(6) In order to solve the above-described problems, a product sales data processing device (for example, POS terminal 20, etc.) according to one aspect of the present invention provides benefits to members in transactions, and uses credit cards as payment methods for transactions. a member information input means for inputting member information of a member, privilege giving means for giving a privilege to a transaction, and card settlement means for executing credit settlement by a credit card. and display means for displaying information related to a transaction, wherein the privilege granting means reflects the privilege on the transaction as a privilege for the transaction when the member information input means inputs the member information in the transaction. The card payment means holds credit payment by a first credit card (for example, a non-affiliated credit card (credit card B)) holding card information used for credit payment, and holds the card information and the member information. can execute credit settlement with a second credit card (for example, an affiliated credit card (credit card A)), and the member information input means can input the member information at least from the second credit card, When the credit settlement by the card settlement means is the credit settlement by the second credit card and the member information input means has not input the member information (for example, step S20 in FIG. 14). In the case of (NO)), credit settlement is performed by the second credit card for the transaction for which the privilege has not been reflected (for example, step S132 in FIG. 19), and the privilege granting means performs the above-mentioned When the credit settlement is executed with the second credit card, after the credit settlement is executed with the second credit card, a privilege (for example, differential return points) corresponding to the unreflected privilege is given (for example, step S135 in FIG. 19). ) is a merchandise sales data processing device characterized by:
According to the product sales data processing device of (6), it is possible to favorably give benefits to members.

(7) In order to solve the above-described problems, a program that is one aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as a product sales data processing device (eg, POS terminal 20, etc.), wherein the computer is a member It functions as member information input means for inputting information, settlement means for executing non-cash settlement by non-cash, and display means, and the settlement means executes one non-cash settlement among a plurality of types of non-cash settlement, A program characterized in that, when the non-cash payment executed by the payment means is a specific non-cash payment, the display means displays a message according to whether or not the member information is input by the member information input means. is.
According to the program (7), it is possible to favorably give benefits to the members.

A program for realizing the POS terminal 20, the store controller 10, the transaction status management device 40, etc. described above is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program is read into a computer system and executed. good too. It should be noted that the "computer system" referred to here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible discs, magneto-optical discs, ROMs and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard discs incorporated in computer systems. In addition, "computer-readable recording medium" means a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that acts as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. , includes those that hold the program for a certain period of time. Further, the above program may be transmitted from a computer system storing this program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Further, the program may be for realizing part of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

1 POS system 10 store controller 20 POS terminal 40 transaction status management device 201 CPU
202 ROMs
204 hard disk 205 display unit 206 scanner unit 207 medium reading unit 208 payment terminal (non-cash payment unit)
209 change dispenser (cash settlement unit)
213 printing unit 214 audio output unit 215 communication unit 216 imaging unit 217 sign pole

Claims (6)

Member information input means for inputting member information;
a payment instrument that performs non-cash settlements with non-cash;
display means;
with
The payment means
Execute one non-cash payment among multiple types of non-cash payments;
The display means is
A merchandise sales data processing apparatus characterized in that, when the non-cash payment executed by said payment means is a specific non-cash payment, a message is displayed according to whether member information has been input by said member information input means. The display means is
When the non-cash payment executed by the payment means is a specific non-cash payment and the member information input means has not input the member information, a message prompting the input of the member information is displayed. 2. The product sales data processing device according to claim 1. Equipped with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a transaction,
The privilege granting means is
When the member information input means inputs member information in a transaction, the privilege is reflected in the transaction as a privilege granted to the transaction,
The payment means
If member information has already been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash settlement is to be performed, perform a specific non-cash settlement for the transaction that has already been reflected in the benefits,
A claim characterized in that if member information has not yet been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash payment is to be made, a specific non-cash payment is carried out for the transaction for which benefits have been reflected after the member information has been entered. 3. The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 1 or 2. Equipped with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a transaction,
The privilege granting means is
When the member information input means inputs member information in a transaction, the privilege is reflected in the transaction as a privilege granted to the transaction,
The payment means
If member information has already been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash settlement is to be performed, perform a specific non-cash settlement for the transaction that has already been reflected in the benefits,
If member information has not yet been entered in a transaction for which a specific non-cash payment is to be made, the special non-cash payment is carried out for the transaction for which the privilege has not yet been reflected.
2. Merchandise sales according to claim 1, characterized in that when a specific non-cash settlement is executed for a transaction that has not been reflected in the privilege, a privilege corresponding to the privilege that has not been reflected is granted after the execution of the specific non-cash settlement. Data processing equipment. A product sales data processing device that provides benefits in transactions to members and enables credit settlement by credit card as a settlement method for transactions,
member information input means for inputting member information of a member;
a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a transaction;
a card settlement means for executing credit settlement with a credit card;
display means for displaying information about transactions;
with
The privilege granting means is
When the member information input means inputs member information in a transaction, the privilege is reflected in the transaction as a privilege granted to the transaction,
The card settlement means can execute credit settlement with a first credit card holding card information used for credit settlement, and credit settlement with a second credit card holding the card information and the member information,
The member information input means is
The member information can be input from at least the second credit card,
The display means is
When the credit settlement by the card settlement means is the credit settlement by the second credit card and the member information input means has not input the member information, a message prompting the input of the member information is displayed. and, after the member information input means inputs the member information, credit settlement is executed by the second credit card for the transaction for which the privilege has been reflected. A program that causes a computer to function as a product sales data processing device,
said computer,
member information input means for inputting member information;
payment instruments that perform non-cash settlements with non-cash;
display means,
function as
The payment means
Execute one non-cash payment among multiple types of non-cash payments;
The display means is
A program characterized by displaying a message according to whether member information is input by said member information input means when said non-cash settlement executed by said settlement means is a specific non-cash settlement.

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