JP2022168236A - Registration device, checkout system, and accounting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accounting device, a checkout system, and a program that enable a user to check a reporting screen even when a mode change is made.

SOLUTION: An accounting device includes communication control means, accounting means, determination means, reporting means, and mode change means. The communication control means controls the reception of item registration information in which items to be purchased and the total amount of the items to be purchased are registered. The accounting means executes accounting processing using the item registration information on the condition that a mode is set to a first mode. The determination means determines whether there is a reason for reporting in the accounting processing. When the notification means determines that there is a reason for notification, a notification screen displaying the reason for notification is displayed. The mode change means changes the mode from the first mode to a second mode in which the reason for the notification is resolved. The notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode is changed to the second mode by the mode change means.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to accounting devices, checkout systems, and programs.

Conventionally, there is a product data registration device that reads unit prices and the like based on read-input product codes and generates transaction data; proposed a checkout system with Such a checkout system can eliminate accounting work from the checker's (clerk's) work.

According to such a checkout system, a shopper receives a receipt printed with identification data or the like for identifying transaction data temporarily held in the product data registration device. Then, the shopper reads and inputs the identification data printed on the receipt into the checkout device to call up the pending transaction data and perform the checkout process.

The checkout system's checkout device is used by shoppers in a checkout-only mode. In addition, since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, accounting processing can be performed with a simple operation and fraud can be prevented.

However, since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, it is not possible to input recovery operations even if an error or the like occurs. Therefore, the store clerk who carries out the recovery work must cancel the checkout mode, but if the mode is changed, the screen announcing the error disappears when the screen is changed due to the mode change, so the error details must be confirmed. I couldn't do it anymore.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a checkout device, a checkout system, and a program that allow confirmation of a notification screen even when a mode change is made.

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

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

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

Two checkout devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102 . The accounting device 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the workbench 104 . Therefore, in this embodiment, an aisle for shoppers C is formed between the plurality of workbenches 104 .

Although two checkout devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102, the product data registration device 102 can also be used for transactions with checkout devices 103 other than these two. Data can be sent. As a result, the operator O can transmit transaction data to a device other than the two checkout devices 103 installed for the product data registration device 102 in operation. operation can be performed.

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

The product data registration device 102 also has a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and a keyboard 115 above the scanner 111 . The display 114 displays the product name, price, and the like of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111 . The touch panel 113 and keyboard 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

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

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

The product data registration device 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4) and stores the product included in the image captured by the imaging unit as code information such as a barcode or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the product. or general object recognition.

As for generic object recognition for recognizing an object included in an image, the recognition technology is explained in the following document.
Keiji Yanai, “Present and Future of General Object Recognition”, Transactions of Information Processing Society of Japan, Vol. 48, No. SIG16 [searched January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

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

Next, the accounting device 103 will be explained. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device 103. As shown in FIG. The checkout device 103 of this embodiment is configured to function also as a self-service POS (Point Of Sales) terminal in which the shopper C can register merchandise and checkout when idle.

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

The stationary scanner 5 has an imaging window 5 a provided on the top of the first housing 10 and an imaging section (not shown) built in the first housing 10 . The imaging unit captures a code symbol image such as a bar code held in front of the imaging window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. The imaging unit then outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2 . Further, when general object recognition is performed, the imaging unit outputs to the information processing device 2 a product image obtained by imaging the product held up in front of the imaging window 5a.

The hand scanner 7 is arranged above the front surface 10 b of the first housing 10 . A holding portion 10c is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10 to hold the distal end portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state.

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

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

The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 includes a money input port 41 , a banknote dispensing port 42 , and a coin dispensing unit 43 . The coin dispensing unit 43 has a dispensing port 431 and a tray 432 . The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 receives banknotes and coins inserted into the coin slot 41, sorts them, and stores them. Then, the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 dispenses change from the dispense port 431 in response to a request from the information processing device 2 . A tray 432 receives the dispensed change.

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

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

The checkout device 103 also has a basket stand 21 on one side of the first housing 10 . The basket stand 21 is a storage stand used as a place for baskets when the shopper C performs accounting processing.

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

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

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

The control unit 150 connects the scanner 111 , the touch panel 113 , the display unit 114 , the keyboard 115 , the printer 116 , the customer-side display unit 117 , the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136 and other I/O devices, and controls the entire system of the product data registration device 102 .

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

The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, which can be downloaded from CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile). disk) or other computer-readable recording medium.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting device 103 includes a computer-configured control unit 50 including a CPU, and storage media such as a ROM and a RAM (none of which is shown) in the information processing device 2. . The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs. is.

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

The card reader/writer 8 reads information on a customer's point card or credit card inserted through the card slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after transaction processing and issues it from a receipt issuing port 91 . The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 processes banknotes and coins inserted into the coin slot 41 . The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 also dispenses change from the dispensing port 431 upon request.

A program 37 executable by the control unit 50 and a PLU file F1 are stored in the HDD 36, which is storage means.

The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the checkout device 103 is a file in an installable format or an executable format and can be downloaded from a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information input means 151 receives input of identification information for identifying various products. More specifically, the information input unit 151 receives input of code information and product images output from the scanner 111 as identification information.

The registration means 152 identifies the product based on the identification information input from the information input means 151, and registers sales data indicating the details of the commercial transaction for the identified product. More specifically, when the product identification information is input from the scanner 111, the registration means 152 refers to the PLU file F1 to specify the product corresponding to the identification information, and stores the product classification, product name, and unit price. Information related to sales registration such as is registered as sales data. Furthermore, the registration means 152 calculates the total price of the products to be purchased using the registered sales data. Thereby, the registration means 152 generates transaction data, which is product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered.

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

Next, the accounting device 103 will be explained.

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

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

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

Errors include, for example, the case where the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 cannot transfer money due to lack of change, or the case where the receipt printer 9 cannot issue a receipt because the receipt paper has run out. Accounting processing that requires a clerk's intervention includes, for example, when an operation to call a clerk is input, when a clerk's seal is required to issue a warranty or a receipt, or when the total amount exceeds a certain amount. In some cases, confirmation by a store clerk is required because the transaction is unacceptable, and in other cases, a store clerk's operation is required for payment by credit card.

The notification means 54 notifies by displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) on the display 61 when the determination means 53 determines that there is a reason for notification. The notification means 54 develops the notification screen P2 in the work area of the RAM. The data for displaying the notification screen P2 developed in the work area of the RAM is not erased even when the mode is changed, and when an operation is input to specify the deletion of the notification screen P2, the work area of the RAM is cleared. is erased from Therefore, the notification means 54 can display the notification screen P2 even when the mode change means 55 changes the mode.

Moreover, the notification means 54 maintains the display of the notification screen P2 even when the reason for notification is resolved. Then, the informing means 54 erases the informing screen P2 when an operation for explicitly erasing the informing screen P2 is input.

Mode changing means 55 changes the mode of accounting device 103 . The checkout device 103 has a scan-only mode, a checkout-only mode, and a normal POS mode. The scan-only mode, like the product data registration device 102, is a mode in which input of identification information for identifying products is received to specify products, and information related to sales registration is registered as sales data. The checkout mode, which is the first mode, is a mode in which the shopper C performs checkout processing. The normal POS mode is a mode that functions as a normal POS terminal. The normal POS mode, which is the second mode, is a mode for executing processing for solving the reason for notification, processing for recovering from an error state, and processing requiring the intervention of a store clerk.

Thus, the mode changing means 55 can operate the checkout device 103 in the scan-only mode. Thereby, for example, when the product data registration device 102 breaks down and becomes unusable, the checkout device 103 can be used as the product data registration device 102 .

The mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the normal POS mode when clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input in the checkout dedicated mode. More specifically, the mode changing means 55 cancels the checkout mode and performs normal POS when a code symbol printed with clerk identification information is read from the scanners 5 and 7 during the process of calling a clerk in the checkout mode. Mode change to mode. The mode changing means 55 can prevent the shopper C from changing the mode to the normal POS mode by inputting store clerk identification information to change to the normal POS mode, thereby improving security. In the normal POS mode, the mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the accounting-only mode when an operator for changing to the accounting-only mode is selected.

In addition, the mode changing unit 55 changes the normal POS mode to the scan-only mode when an operator for changing to the scan-only mode is selected. The mode changing means 55 changes the mode to the scan-only mode when an operator for changing to the scan-only mode is selected in the scan-only mode.

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

Next, the operation of the accounting device 103 of the checkout system 101 will be explained in detail. As a prerequisite, it is assumed that transaction data to be processed by the accounting device 103 has been transmitted from the product data registration device 102 . FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the flow of accounting processing performed by the accounting device 103. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the checkout device 103 displays the normal POS mode screen P3 (step S8). Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the normal POS mode screen P3. The normal POS mode has functions that a normal POS terminal has, and can execute product registration processing and accounting processing. Therefore, the normal POS mode screen P3 is a screen for product registration. Further, the notification screen P2 is displayed even when the normal POS mode is changed and the normal POS mode screen P3 is displayed. This allows the store clerk to confirm the reason for the notification even after the mode is changed to the normal POS mode.

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

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

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

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

Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan only mode screen P4. The scan-only mode is a mode for executing product registration processing. Further, the notification screen P2 is displayed even when the mode is changed to the scan-only mode and the scan-only mode screen P4 is displayed. This allows the store clerk to confirm the reason for notification even after the mode has been changed to the scan-only mode.

The scan-only mode screen P4 has a mode display window W5, a registration window W6, a registered window W7, and a mode change button window W8, like the normal POS mode screen P3. The mode display window W5 displays that the scan-only mode is selected. The mode change button window W8 includes a scan button B6 for canceling the scan-only mode and changing to the normal POS mode.

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

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

On the other hand, when it is detected that the checkout button B5 has been pressed (step S15; Yes), the control unit 50 of the checkout device 103 changes to the checkout mode (step S16), proceeds to step S5, and displays the notification screen again. Display P2. In this way, even when the cause of notification has been resolved, the notification screen P2 is displayed when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. Thereby, the store clerk can confirm whether or not the implemented notification countermeasure was appropriate.

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

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

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

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

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

In the above embodiment, the checkout device 103 is configured to function also as a self-service POS terminal. The checkout device 103 may be a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change machine, where a store clerk registers merchandise and performs checkout. Here, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal 201 equipped with an automatic change dispenser.

The POS terminal 201 shown in FIG. 11 includes a keyboard 221 having various function keys operated by a store clerk, a store clerk display 222 displaying various information, a customer display 223 displaying various information, and a display device 223 for displaying various information. Equipped with a scanner 224 for reading attached codes, a printer 225 for printing and issuing receipts, journals, etc., a touch panel 226 stacked on a display 222 for store clerks, and an automatic change dispenser 203 for storing deposited money. . When such a POS terminal 201 is used, the input of items such as the keyboard 221 that the shopper C does not need to input may be disabled. As a result, malfunction of the POS terminal 201 and unauthorized operation can be prevented.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 101 checkout system 102 product data registration device 51 communication control means 52 accounting means 53 determination means 54 notification means 55 mode change means 56 display control means

JP 2006-344123 A

Embodiments of the present invention relate to registration devices , checkout systems , and accounting devices .

The registration device of the embodiment is a registration device that is communicably connected to a checkout device that executes checkout processing by a customer's operation. a first mode for transmitting product information registered by the registering means by a store clerk's operation to the accounting device that executes accounting processing by a customer's operation; and products registered by the registering means A mode changing means capable of switching between a second mode in which the accounting means executes accounting processing based on the information is provided.

Claims (6)

communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered;
Accounting means for executing accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means on condition that the mode is set to the first mode;
Determination means for determining whether or not there is a reason for notification in the accounting process;
a notification means for displaying a notification screen displaying the reason for notification when the determination means determines that there is a reason for notification in the accounting process;
Mode changing means for changing the mode from the first mode to a second mode for solving the reason for notification notified in the first mode,
The accounting device, wherein the notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode change means changes the mode to the second mode. The notification means erases the notification screen when an operation indicating clearing of the notification screen is input.
The accounting device of Claim 1. The notification means causes the notification screen to display the reason for notification and the fact that a clerk is coming.
The accounting device according to claim 1 or 2. The mode changing means changes from the first mode to the second mode when store clerk identification information for identifying a store clerk is input.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4;
a product data registration device that generates product registration information in which a product to be purchased and a total amount of the product to be purchased is registered using identification information for identifying the product, and transmits the product registration information to the accounting device;
Checkout system with. the computer,
communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered;
Accounting means for executing accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means on condition that the mode is set to the first mode;
Determination means for determining whether or not there is a reason for notification in the accounting process;
a notification means for displaying a notification screen displaying the reason for notification when the determination means determines that there is a reason for notification in the accounting process;
Functioning as mode changing means for changing the mode from the first mode to the second mode for solving the reason for notification notified in the first mode,
A program for causing the notifying means to display the notifying screen even when the mode changing means has changed to the second mode.

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