JP2023025416A - Shop fund management system, fund management method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a shop fund management system, a fund management system, and a program which do not require any complicated development corresponding to software specification of each POS system but acquires various kinds of information relating to transactions from the POS system to utilize it.SOLUTION: In a shop fund management system according to the present invention, a shop 10 has a POS system 50, a change dispenser 100, a printer 200 and a collecting device 300. The printer has receipt data acquiring means for acquiring receipt data for printing a transaction receipt from the POS system 50, and information extracting means (a data extracting unit) for extracting transaction information relating to the transaction from the receipt data, and fund management means (a table management unit) for managing transaction identification information (a transaction ID) for use in identification of the transaction and the transaction information in association with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a store cash management system, a cash management method, and a program.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining conventional transaction data and cash flow.
A safe 11 is installed in the backyard of each store 10 in a convenience store, a supermarket, a drug store, or the like. The cashbox 11 stores cash transported from the security company 20 as a reserve for change and cash prepared by the bank or the like. The change prepared in the safe 11 is replenished to the change machine 12 and used as required.
The change machine 12 is a device that receives cash deposited by a customer at the time of sale of a product and pays out change for the deposited money. The sales money collected in the change dispenser 12 is taken out from the change dispenser 12 at appropriate timing and deposited in a deposit machine 13 installed in the store 10.例文帳に追加
The deposit machine 13 is a device owned by the security company 20, and when the sales proceeds are deposited, the deposited money is automatically counted, and information (deposit data) relating to the deposited amount is transmitted to the server 21 of the security company 20. . Further, the sales proceeds in the deposit machine 13 are collected by the security company 20 at an appropriate timing.
Based on the deposit data, the security company 20 remits the cash-settled proceeds to the bank account 41 designated by the store 10, for example, on the next day.

A change dispenser 12 connected to a POS (Point of Sales) system 14 is positioned as an automatic drawer that automatically pays change when cash settlement is selected, and is a device subordinate to the POS system 14. operated.
When the total amount on the receipt is paid by electronic payment means such as a credit card, debit card, or electronic money, the total amount is settled based on the card information read by the payment terminal 15 for electronic payment.
The electronic payment data is transmitted to the server 31 of the electronic payment agency company 30 that acts on behalf of the issuing companies (or operating companies) 32 to 34 of the respective electronic payment means, for example. The electronic settlement agent company 30 performs necessary processing and remits the electronically settled sales proceeds to the bank account 41 designated by the store 10, for example, 15 days later.

When the sales proceeds are transferred to the bank account 41, the sales data can be confirmed in the bank account. Sales data for cash payments can be confirmed after the next day, and sales data for electronic payments can be confirmed after 15 days.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-100001 describes that data related to sales by electronic settlement and data related to sales by cash settlement are integrated in an integrated settlement server. That is, the collection processing server receives data related to electronic payment from the payment terminal, and the collection processing server extracts necessary data and transmits it to the electronic payment server. The electronic payment server performs predetermined aggregation processing and transmits data related to electronic payment to the integrated payment server. On the other hand, a money handling machine that processes cash transmits data related to cash settlement sales to the integrated settlement server.
In Patent Document 1, by integrating data related to electronic settlement and data related to cash settlement in an integrated settlement server, the store side can view the sales data of both settlements at an early stage, and based on the sales data of both settlements at an early stage. It is possible to receive remittance of sales proceeds to

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-37608

Here, the software specifications of the POS system are often different for each POS system manufacturer, and it is very complicated to develop a device or system (for example, a change machine) that interlocks with the POS system according to the software specifications of each manufacturer. be.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and is capable of acquiring receipt data transmitted from a POS system and utilizing it without requiring complicated development in accordance with the software specifications of each POS system. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a store cash management system communicably connected to a POS system, which acquires receipt data for printing transaction receipts from the POS system. data acquisition means, information extraction means for extracting transaction information related to the transaction from the receipt data, and fund management means for managing the transaction identification information identifying the transaction and the transaction information in association with each other. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, receipt data transmitted from a POS system can be obtained and utilized without requiring complicated development in accordance with the software specifications of each POS system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure explaining the outline|summary of the store cash management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a store cash management system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the change machine. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the printer; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a tallying device; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the change machine. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the printer; FIG. (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining data acquired by a printer and receipts to be printed. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a tallying device; FIG. (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining a transaction table. (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining operation tables. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation management table. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a series of operations related to cash and funds management using receipt data; It is a sequence diagram which shows a series of processes regarding the operation management of cash. It is a figure explaining the conventional transaction data and the flow of cash.

The present invention will be described in detail below using embodiments shown in the drawings. However, unless there is a specific description, the components, types, combinations, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like described in this embodiment are merely illustrative examples and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. .

[Outline of the present invention]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a store cash management system according to one embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 14 are assigned to the same configurations as the conventional configuration shown in FIG.
In the store 10, a POS (Point of Sales; point of sale information management) system 50 is arranged as a means for managing data related to sales products. In addition, the store 10 is provided with a change machine 100, a printer 200, a tallying device 300, and the like as devices constituting a store cash management system for managing transactions, sales, and cash management.

As means for handling cash, the store 10 has a safe 11 for storing change reserves, and a total amount indicated on the receipt (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "receipt total amount" or simply "total amount"). A change machine 100 for receiving cash from a customer and paying change for the deposited money in order to receive payment, and a deposit machine 13 for depositing the proceeds (cash) taken out from the change machine 100 are arranged.
Cash as a change reserve is transported from a security company 20 and stored in the safe 11. - 特許庁Cash prepared in the safe 11 is replenished to the change machine 100 and used as required.
The sales money collected in the change machine 100 is taken out from the change machine 100 at an appropriate timing and put into the deposit machine 13. - 特許庁When sales money is put into the deposit machine 13 , the amount of money put in is automatically counted, and information (deposit data) relating to the deposit amount is transmitted to the server 21 of the security company 20 . Further, the sales proceeds in the deposit machine 13 are collected by the security company 20 at an appropriate timing.

A settlement terminal 15 is arranged in the store 10 as means for electronic settlement of the total amount. The settlement terminal 15 reads information such as cards for electronic settlement, generates electronic settlement data, and transmits the electronic settlement data to an electronic settlement agent company.

In this embodiment, a printer (receipt data acquiring means) 200 for printing transaction details on receipts is arranged between the POS system 50 and the change dispenser 100 .
A characteristic configuration according to this embodiment is that the printer 200 acquires receipt data from the POS system 50 and extracts transaction information related to the transaction from the acquired receipt data. The transaction information extracted by the printer 200 is used, for example, by the counting device 300 to manage the total amount paid by the customer for each payment method. The transaction information extracted by the printer 200 is used to cause the change machine 100 to make cash payments. The printer 200 creates transaction data using the extracted transaction information, creates data relating to cash management, and transmits the data to the tallying device 300, which is a host device.
Aggregating device 300 aggregates transaction data (cash settlement and electronic settlement) for the entire store and data related to cash management (data related to processing such as collection and replenishment of cash among data related to operation processing of change dispenser 100). and centrally manage them. In addition, the aggregated data aggregated by the aggregation device 300 of each store 10 is collected in the fund management server 401 . The aggregated data can be browsed from the head office terminal 402 installed at the head office that manages each store.
The fund management server 401 manages the security company server 21 and each shop with cash sales data, change reserve data, sales deposit data (when the deposit machine 13 is installed), and electronic settlement sales data. It is provided to the headquarters terminal 402 installed at the headquarters. The security company 20 can simultaneously acquire sales data related to different payment methods. The security company 20 can remit the proceeds to the bank account 41 specified by the store 10, for example, on the next day after the closing and tallying process. Here, the closing tabulation process is to tabulate transaction data and money operation data within a predetermined period of time (for example, half a day's worth or one day's worth) and finalize them. The store 10 can acquire the proceeds early regardless of the settlement method.

〔System configuration〕
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a store cash management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
A device related to the POS system 50 and a device related to the store cash management system 1 are installed in the store 10 . It should be noted that this figure shows both the configuration that serves as the basic system of the store cash management system and the configuration for expanding the basic system. Each configuration of the basic system and the extended system will be described later.

<POS system>
The POS system 50 includes, as devices installed in each store 10, a store controller 51 and one or more POS registers 52 connected to the store controller 51 so as to be able to transmit and receive data.
The store controller 51 holds data (product code, product name, price, etc.) related to the products for sale. Also, the store controller 51 integrates information from a plurality of POS registers 52, 52, .
Connected to the POS register 52 are a scanner for reading barcodes attached to products, a settlement terminal for electronic settlement of charges for products and services, and the like. The POS register 52 acquires the name, price, etc. of the product from the store controller 51 based on the product code read from the product by the scanner, and calculates the total amount (transaction amount) to be paid by the customer. Also, the POS register 52 transmits information on the purchased product to the store controller 51 .

<Store cash management system>
The store cash management system 1 includes a change machine 100, a printer 200, and a counting device 300 as devices installed in each store 10. FIG. The store cash management system 1 may include the deposit machine 13 as part of its configuration. In addition, the store cash management system 1 is connected to a cash management server 401 communicably connected to the tallying devices 300, 300, . and a head office terminal 402 that is configured. The store cash management system 1 may include a security company server 21 as part of its configuration. Each device that configures the store cash management system 1 is communicably connected by wire or wirelessly.

The change dispenser 100 is a means for receiving cash received from a customer at the time of sale of merchandise and dispensing necessary change. The change dispenser 100 is, for example, an automatic drawer that automatically accepts, counts, stores and dispenses cash.

The printer 200 is communicably connected to the POS register 52, the change machine 100 and the tallying device 300. FIG. The printer 200 and the POS register 52 are connected by, for example, an OPOS (open POS) standard interface. The POS register 52 is loaded with a printer driver (application) for controlling the printer 200 under OPOS connection. Since the change dispenser 100 is not directly connected to the POS register 52, development for OPOS connection between the change dispenser 100 and the POS register 52 is not required, and development costs are reduced.

The printer 200 (including the printer driver) acquires data for receipt creation from the POS register 52 . The printer 200 extracts data (transaction information) related to the total amount of receipts (total amount of receipts, date and time, cash register number) for each payment method (cash payment or electronic payment) from the receipt data, and In the case of cash settlement, a request is made to the change dispenser 100 to execute cash settlement processing.
The change machine 100 responds to the printer 200 with information on the deposit amount and the amount of change paid out when the cash settlement process is executed. The printer 200 generates print data that integrates information acquired from the POS register 52 and the change machine 100, and prints a receipt.
The printer 200 acquires data relating to cash deposits and withdrawals from the change machine 100 . The printer 200 stores data (transaction table) related to transactions including data of each payment method and data related to replenishment and collection of cash for the change machine 100 based on data relating to deposits and withdrawals of cash. Related data (operation table) is transmitted to the aggregation device 300 .

The tallying device 300 tallies the data acquired from each printer 200 to create tally data (transaction management table) related to transactions in the entire store 10 and tally data (operation management table) related to cash management. Aggregation device 300 displays the aggregated data on a display or the like, or transmits the data to fund management server 401 via network N. FIG. The tallying device 300 may acquire information (deposit data) related to the deposit amount from the deposit machine 13 .

The fund management server 401 acquires aggregate data for each store from the aggregate devices 300, 300, . . . The fund management server 401 creates integrated data by further integrating the aggregated data for each store.
Headquarters terminal 402 is a terminal that can browse integrated data, and is installed at the headquarters of a company that develops a chain of a plurality of stores 10, 10, for example.

<Peripherals>
Data held by the fund management server 401 may be provided via the network N to the security company server 21 or a terminal owned by the security company.
Also, the information of the aggregation device 300 may be provided to the store controller 51 .
Information of the store controller 51 may also be provided to the cash management server 401 via the network N. FIG.

<About the device configuration of the store cash management system>
In FIG. 2, one POS register 52 and one change dispenser 100 are connected to one printer 200. The POS register 52, the printer 200 and the change dispenser 100 provided in the store 10 are connected to one printer 200 in FIG. need not be equal.

<About the basic configuration and extended configuration of the store cash management system>
A basic system of the store cash management system 1 includes a POS system 50 (POS register 52) as a means for sending receipt data, a printer 200, a change machine 100, and a tallying device 300. FIG. This system enables fund management within one store 10 .
A store cash management system 1 (first extended system), which is an extension of the basic system, further includes a cash management server 401 in addition to the basic system. With this system, the head office that operates and manages a large number of stores can collectively manage the store funds of each store.
Another store cash management system 1 (second extended system), which is an extension of the basic system, further includes a deposit machine 13 and a security company server 21 in addition to the basic system. In this system, the sales in the store including the sales collected by the security company by depositing money into the deposit machine 13 and the sales (electronic settlement amount and cash settlement amount) remitted to the bank account designated by the store by the security company. Fund management becomes possible.
The store cash management system 1 may be a system (third expansion system) including a first expansion system and a second expansion system in addition to the basic system.

[Hardware configuration]
<Change machine>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the change dispenser.
The change dispenser 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a secondary storage device 104, a change mechanism I/F 105, a change mechanism 106, an input I/F 107, An input device 108, an output I/F 109, a display device 110, a printer I/F 111, and optionally an external I/F 112 are provided. These are connected by a bus 113 .

The CPU 101 is an arithmetic device that controls the entire change dispenser 100 . The ROM 102 is non-volatile storage means for storing control programs executed by the CPU 101 . The RAM 103 is volatile storage means for temporarily storing programs, data, etc. read from the ROM 102 . These are the basic configurations of well-known computers. Various functions of the change dispenser 100 are realized by the CPU 101 reading the control program stored in the ROM 102, developing it in the RAM 103, and executing the control program using the RAM 103 as a work space.

The secondary storage device 104 is non-volatile storage means for storing the operation mode of the change dispenser 100 and information related to deposits and withdrawals of money in each operation mode. Note that the secondary storage device 104 may store a control program executed by the CPU 101 .
The change mechanism I/F 105 is an interface that connects the change mechanism 106 . The change mechanism 106 includes various sensors, motors, and the like, and carries out operations such as conveying money received inside from an insertion port to a predetermined storage unit, or conveying money drawn out from the storage unit and dispensing it to the outside. is the part of the machine that executes The change mechanism 106 includes a reading sensor that reads data for determining the authenticity of money, the denomination, and the like. The data read by the reading sensor during transportation is provided to the CPU 101 .

The input I/F 107 is an interface that connects an input device 108 such as a numeric keypad.
The output I/F 109 is an interface that connects an output device such as the display device 110 .
A printer I/F 111 is an interface that connects the printer 200 .
The external I/F 112 is an interface that connects external devices such as the aggregation device 300 .

<Printer>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the printer.
The printer 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a secondary storage device 204, a printing mechanism I/F 205, a printing mechanism 206, a POS/I/F 207, a change machine I/F 208, an external I/F 209, and the like. These are connected by bus 210 . Since the CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203, and secondary storage device 204 have the same configuration as the change dispenser 100, the description thereof will be omitted.

A print mechanism I/F 205 is an interface that connects the print mechanism 206 . A printing mechanism 206 is a mechanical part that prints characters, figures, and the like on receipt paper.
A POS I/F 207, a change dispenser I/F 208, and an external I/F 209 are interfaces that connect communicably with the POS register 52, the change dispenser 100, and the counting device 300, respectively.
Note that the printer 200 may include an input device such as a numeric keypad or a touch panel and an input I/F that connects the device. The printer 200 may also include an output device such as a display device and an output I/F for connecting this device.

<Aggregating device, etc.>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tallying device.
The counting device 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a secondary storage device 304, an input I/F 305, an input device 306, an output I/F 307, a display device 308, a printer I/F 309, a network I/F 310, and optionally a deposit A machine I/F 311 and the like are provided. These are connected by bus 312 . The CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 303, and secondary storage device 304 have the same configurations as those of the change dispenser 100 and the printer 200, so description thereof will be omitted.

An input I/F 305 is an interface that connects an input device 306 such as a keyboard or pointing device. An output I/F 307 is an interface that connects an output device such as the display device 308 . The input device 306 and the display device 308 may be integrated like a touch panel display.
A printer I/F 309 is an interface that connects the printer 200 .
A network I/F 310 is an interface for communicably connecting to other devices via a network N (FIG. 4).
The deposit machine I/F 311 is an interface communicably connected to the deposit machine 13 .

Note that the fund management server 401, headquarters terminal 402, and security company server 21 are general computer devices, and include a CPU, ROM, RAM, secondary storage device, input I/F for connecting input devices, and a display device. It has a configuration in which an output I/F to be connected, a network I/F and the like are connected by a bus.

[Software configuration/Functional configuration]
<Change machine>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the change machine.
The change dispenser 100 includes a printer I/F unit 121, an external I/F unit 122, a deposit/withdrawal data processing unit (amount-amount calculation means) 123, a change mechanism control unit 124, a counting determination unit 125, A transaction calculation processing unit 126 , a display control unit 127 , an input reception unit 128 and a storage unit 129 are provided. These functions are realized by the CPU 101 reading out the control program stored in the ROM 102, developing it in the RAM 103, and executing the control program using the RAM 103 as a work space.
The change dispenser 100 operates in multiple modes of operation. Operation modes include a transaction mode for cash settlement, a collection mode for collecting (taking out) money from the change dispenser 100, a replenishment mode for replenishing the change dispenser 100 with change, and the like.

《I/F section》
The printer I/F unit 121 controls communications exchanged with the printer 200 by controlling the operation of the printer I/F 111 (FIG. 3).
The external I/F unit 122 controls communication exchanged with external devices such as the counting device 300 by controlling the operation of the external I/F 112 (FIG. 3).

《Deposit/withdrawal data processing unit》
The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 processes data relating to the deposit/withdrawal of money in the change machine 100 . Data related to deposits and withdrawals are transmitted and received to and from the printer 200 connected via the printer I/F unit 121 .

In the transaction mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 acquires from the printer I/F unit 121 the transaction ID and information related to the total amount to be settled in cash. When the cash settlement process is executed, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 obtains the change machine number, the transaction ID, the total amount of the deposit received from the customer, the breakdown of the deposit (number of sheets for each denomination), the time of deposit, and the amount of change. The printer I/F unit 121 outputs the total amount, the breakdown of the change (the number of sheets for each denomination), and the payment time in association with each other.
In the collection mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 sends information from the printer I/F unit 121 to the effect that the money has been collected, the collection time, and the number of collected coins for each denomination (total amount of money). do. For example, in the collection mode, money is collected together with the storage cassette containing all the money in the change dispenser 100 .
In the replenishment mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 sends information from the printer I/F unit 121 to the effect that money has been replenished, the replenishment time, and the number of replenished money for each denomination (total amount of money). do. For example, in the replenishment mode, money is replenished together with the storage cassette containing all of the money in the change machine 100 .

In each operation mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 causes the storage unit 129 to store money operation data in the change dispenser 100 as an operation table (FIG. 11). The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 creates a record for recording each cash operation data in the operation table based on the money operation data (cash collection data and cash replenishment data), and assigns a unique process ID to the record. and manage.

In each operation mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 calculates the current amount of money present in the change dispenser 100 and the breakdown by denomination thereof. The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 updates the current balance and the breakdown by denomination each time money is deposited/withdrawn in each operation mode.
The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 transmits the operation table to the printer 200 when receiving an instruction to execute the closing tabulation process.

In the transaction mode, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 may store the details of each transaction in the storage unit 129 as a transaction table (FIG. 10). In this case, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 transmits the transaction table to the printer 200 when receiving an instruction to execute the closing tabulation process.

《Change mechanism control unit》
The change mechanism control unit 124 controls the operation of the change mechanism 106 shown in FIG.
In the transaction mode, the change mechanism control unit 124 controls the change mechanism 106 so that the money inserted by the customer through the slot is conveyed toward the inside of the machine. If the inserted money is not genuine or cannot be handled, the change mechanism 106 is controlled so that the money is returned from the slot. When the inserted money is handleable and genuine money, the change mechanism 106 is controlled so that the money is stored in a predetermined storage section. In the transaction mode, the change mechanism control unit 124 controls the change mechanism 106 so that the change to be paid to the customer is discharged from the inlet or the change outlet.
In the refill mode, the change mechanism control section 124 may control the change mechanism 106 to determine the authenticity and denomination of the refilled change and count the number of change.

《Counting judgment part》
The counting determination unit 125 performs authenticity determination and counting of money.
The counting determination unit 125 acquires detection data related to the inserted money from various sensors provided in the change mechanism 106, determines the authenticity and denomination of the money based on the detection data, and counts the number of coins. Then, the amount of deposit received from the customer is calculated. When the count determining part 125 determines that the inserted money is not genuine or the money cannot be handled, it notifies the change mechanism control part 124 to execute the operation of refunding the money from the input port.
In the replenishment mode, the counting determination unit 125 acquires detection data related to the replenished change from various sensors provided in the change mechanism 106, determines the authenticity and denomination of the change, and counts the number of change. may

《Transaction processing unit》
The transaction calculation processing unit 126 calculates the amount of change by subtracting the total amount from the deposit received from the customer.

《Input/output system, storage unit》
The display control unit 127 controls the display device 110 to display various information on the display device 110 in FIG. The above various types of information include the current operation mode, the operation state in each operation mode, and the like. For example, in the transaction mode, the display control unit 127 displays the total amount, the deposit received from the customer, the amount of change, etc. on the display device 110 .

The input reception unit 128 receives input from the input device 108 in FIG. From the input device 108, various settings related to the change dispenser 100, instructions for executing the closing totalization process, and the like are input. The input reception unit 128 causes the storage unit 129 to store the set operation mode.

The storage unit 129 stores setting information related to the change dispenser 100 . The setting information is, for example, the current operation mode of the change dispenser 100, the change dispenser number identifying the change dispenser 100, and the like. The storage unit 129 stores information relating to deposits and withdrawals of money in each operation mode as an operation table.
The storage unit 129 may store details of each transaction in the transaction mode as a transaction table.

<Printer>
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the printer.
The printer 200 includes a POS I/F unit 221, a change dispenser I/F unit 222, an external I/F unit 223, a data extraction unit (receipt data acquisition means, information extraction means) 224, and a change dispenser data processing unit (change Machine data processing means, change machine information acquisition means) 225 , table management section (cash management means, transaction management means, operation management means) 226 , print data generation section 227 , print mechanism control section 228 , and storage section 229 . . These functions are realized by the CPU 201 reading out the control program stored in the ROM 202, developing it in the RAM 203, and executing the control program using the RAM 203 as a work space.

《I/F section》
The POS·I/F unit 221 controls communication exchanged with the POS register 52 by controlling the operation of the POS·I/F 207 (FIG. 4).
The change dispenser I/F unit 222 controls communications exchanged with the change dispenser 100 by controlling the operation of the change dispenser I/F 208 (FIG. 4).
The external I/F unit 223 controls communication exchanged with the counting device 300 by controlling the operation of the external I/F 209 (FIG. 4).

<<Data extraction part>>
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the data extraction unit 224 extracts the total amount of money (transaction amount ), settlement type information 518 related to the settlement method, and incidental information (date and time, register No., etc.) related thereto are extracted as transaction data. The payment type information 518 includes information on cash payment or electronic payment, and information on the type of electronic payment means (credit card, barcode payment, debit card, prepaid card, etc.).
When the total amount is divided and paid by a plurality of payment methods, information related to the transaction amount for each payment method is associated as the amount information 517 with the payment type information 518 indicating the payment methods.
The data extraction unit 224 assigns a new and unique transaction ID to the extracted transaction data. The transaction ID is, for example, a serial number or the like. Thereafter, data related to the transaction data is processed in association with the transaction ID.

<<Change machine data processing unit>>
The change dispenser data processing unit 225 processes data relating to the deposit/withdrawal operation of the change dispenser 100 . The change dispenser data processing unit 225 processes data transmitted and received with the change dispenser 100 connected via the change dispenser I/F unit 222 .

When cash settlement is selected when change dispenser 100 is in the transaction mode, change dispenser data processing unit 225 associates a transaction ID with information relating to the total amount, and sends the associated information from change dispenser I/F unit 222 . That is, when the payment type extracted by the data extraction unit 224 is cash payment, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 requests the change dispenser 100 to execute cash payment processing for the total amount.
When the change dispenser 100 executes cash settlement processing, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 collects, as cash transaction data, the change dispenser number, the transaction ID, the breakdown of the money deposited by the customer (the number of coins for each denomination), the deposit time, The breakdown of change (the number of coins for each denomination) and the disbursement time are acquired from the change machine I/F unit 222 .

When the change dispenser 100 is in the collection mode, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 provides cash operation data (cash collection data) to the effect that money has been collected (or that the change dispenser 100 is in the collection mode), Information on the collection time, the number of collected money for each denomination (total amount of money), and the accumulation of collected money (the accumulated number of collected money and the accumulated amount) is obtained from the change dispenser I/F unit 222 .
When the change dispenser 100 is in the replenishment mode, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 indicates that money has been replenished (or that the change dispenser 100 is in the replenishment mode) as cash operation data (cash replenishment data). Information related to the replenishment time, the number of replenished money for each denomination (total amount of money), and the replenishment accumulation (accumulated number of replenished money and accumulated amount) is acquired from the change machine I/F unit 222 .
The change dispenser data processing unit 225 also acquires state information (error, unit open/close, change full, change empty, amount of change, etc.) issued by the change dispenser 100. FIG.

《Table Management Department》
The table management unit 226 manages a transaction table that records the details of transactions with customers and an operation table that records the operation status of cash related to the change dispenser 100 .
The table management unit 226 acquires the transaction data extracted by the data extraction unit 224 and the transaction data processed by the change dispenser data processing unit 225, and based on these acquired data, creates a record for recording transaction details. It is recorded in the transaction table in association with the transaction ID. The table management unit 226 records both transactions related to electronic settlement and transactions related to cash settlement in the transaction table.
The table management unit 226 manages the operation table acquired from the change dispenser 100 .
When the table management unit 226 receives a request from the input reception unit 230 or the aggregation device 300 to transmit the transaction table and the operation table to the aggregation device 300, the table management unit 226 transmits each table via the external I/F unit 223. Send.

<<Print data generator>>
The print data generator 227 generates print data for printing a receipt.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining data acquired by the printer and printed receipts.
As illustrated, the receipt data 510 (511, 512) acquired from the POS register 52 (FIG. 2) includes item breakdown information 516, amount information 517 relating to the total amount, and payment type information 518 relating to the payment method. including. As shown in FIG. 8B, among the data that the printer 200 acquires from the change machine 100, data related to receipt printing (cash settlement data 520) includes deposit information 521 related to the total amount of deposit and change amount. and change amount information 522 related to the total amount.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the total amount is electronically settled, the print data generation unit 227 generates print data for printing a receipt 530 (531) based on the receipt data 511. FIG. The printed receipt 531 includes breakdown information 516, amount information 517, and payment type information 518 (first print data 536).

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the total amount is paid in cash, the print data generation unit 227 generates a receipt 530 (532) for printing a receipt 530 (532) based on the receipt data 512 and the cash payment data 520. Generate print data. The printed receipt 532 includes first print data 536 derived from the POS register 52 and second print data 537 derived from the change dispenser 100 . The print data generator 227 creates a receipt 532 by integrating the first print data 536 and the second print data 537 .

<<Printing Mechanism Control Unit>>
Returning to FIG. 7, the print mechanism control section 228 controls the operation of the print mechanism 206 shown in FIG. The printing mechanism control unit 228 controls the printing mechanism 206 so that the printing mechanism 206 prints the print data on receipt paper.

《Memory part》
The storage unit 229 stores the transaction table and the operation table generated by the table management unit 226 . The storage unit 229 stores setting information related to the printer 200 . The setting information is, for example, a printer number that identifies the printer 200 .

<Aggregating device>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the tallying device.
The tallying device 300 includes a printer I/F unit 321, a deposit machine I/F unit 322, a network I/F unit 323, and a data processing unit (collected money information acquisition means, replenishment money information acquisition means, process identification information addition means, money operation Management means) 324 , display control unit 325 , input reception unit 326 , and storage unit 327 . These functions are realized by the CPU 301 reading out the control program stored in the ROM 302, developing it in the RAM 303, and executing the control program using the RAM 303 as a work space.

《I/F section》
A printer I/F unit 321 controls communications exchanged with the printer 200 by controlling the operation of the printer I/F 309 (FIG. 5).
The network I/F unit 322 controls the operation of the network I/F 310 (FIG. 5) to exchange data with the cash management server 401 and the headquarters terminal 402 (FIG. 2) connected via the network N. control communications.
The deposit machine I/F unit 323 controls communication exchanged with the deposit machine 13 by controlling the operation of the deposit machine I/F 311 (FIG. 5).

<<Data processing unit>>
The data processing unit 324 creates a transaction management table by integrating a plurality of transaction tables acquired from the printers 200, 200, .
The data processing unit 324 creates an operation management table by integrating a plurality of operation tables acquired from the printers 200, 200, . The data processing unit 324 gives a process ID (process identification information) for identifying each process to the data indicating the money management process (collection process, replenishment process, etc.) in the change dispenser 100 .
The data processing unit 324 performs predetermined aggregation processing on the transaction management table and the operation management table according to the input content from the input reception unit 326 . Data is added to the fields of the transaction management table and the operation management table, or the data in the fields is corrected, according to the input content from the input reception unit 326 .

《Input/output system, storage unit》
The display control unit 325 controls the display device 308 shown in FIG. 5 so as to display various information.
The input reception unit 326 receives input from the input device 306 shown in FIG.
The storage unit 327 stores a transaction management table and an operation management table.

〔table〕
<Transaction table>
The transaction table created by the table management unit 226 of the printer 200 will be described based on FIG. 10 while referring to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG.
FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams for explaining transaction tables. (a) and (b) show data transmitted and received between the printer 200 and the change dispenser 100 among the data related to the transaction table. (c) shows a transaction table created from (a) and (b).

As shown in FIG. 10(c), the transaction table includes a unique transaction ID, a register number specifying the POS register 52 that sent the data, date and time of issue of the receipt, payment method, total amount, and deposit/withdrawal of money. change machine number specifying the change machine 100 received, the date and time of operation of the change machine 100, the amount of cash received from the customer (deposit), the amount of change returned to the customer, the operation mode of the change machine, and the change machine handled. It includes information such as the breakdown of money (quantity by denomination).

As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the data extraction unit 224 of the printer 200 extracts the total amount from the receipt data in the case of cash settlement, the change machine data processing unit 225 associates the transaction ID with the total amount. It is transmitted to the change machine 100 .
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 stores the transaction ID, the total amount of money inserted and its breakdown, the total amount of money paid out as change and its breakdown, and the change. It responds to the printer 200 in association with the operation date and time of the machine.
The table management unit 226 of the printer 200 integrates the information in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) to create the transaction table shown in FIG. 10(c). The table management unit 226 transmits the transaction table to the tallying device 300 .

Here, as shown in the record of transaction ID "2" in FIG. 10(c), when the total amount is electronically settled, the fields (columns) related to cash transactions are blank. Information indicating at least cash payment or electronic payment should be recorded in the column related to the payment method, but it is desirable to record the type of electronic payment as well.

<Transaction management table>
The data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 creates a transaction management table by integrating the transaction tables transmitted from the printers 200, 200, . . . into one table. Since the column structure of the transaction management table is the same as that of the transaction table, detailed description thereof is omitted.
Based on the transaction management table, the data processing unit 324 can aggregate the total transaction amount for each payment type. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sales data can be confirmed on the same day regardless of the settlement method for the total amount.
Based on the transaction management table, the data processing unit 324 can extract and aggregate each transaction for each payment type or for each time period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to centrally manage the transactions of the entire store, and to appropriately aggregate and analyze the transaction details.

<Operation table>
The operation table will be described based on FIG. 11 while referring to FIG.
FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating operation tables.
The operation table is a table showing the money operation status of the change machine 100 . The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 stores the operation table in the storage unit 129 and transmits the operation table to the printer 200 as necessary.
Each column of the operation table in this example is the same as that of the transaction table. That is, in the change machine 100, the operation table and the transaction table are configured to be managed integrally. The transaction ID column stores process IDs for managing cash management data.

In FIGS. 11A to 11C, in the record whose operation mode is described as "Amount of money", the current amount of money in the change dispenser 100 (total amount, total amount) and the breakdown of the money ( amount by denomination) is recorded. The deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 updates the data of “amount in cash” each time money is deposited/withdrawn. The deposits and withdrawals referred to here include deposits and withdrawals due to cash settlement and deposits and withdrawals due to collection and replenishment of money. The latest deposit/withdrawal time is recorded as the operation date and time of the change dispenser.
For example, when the change machine 100 is in the transaction mode, as shown in FIG. Based on this, the current balance and its breakdown by denomination are updated.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), in the record in which "collection" is described in the operation mode, money deposit/withdrawal data when the change dispenser 100 operates in the collection mode is recorded. In the "collection" record, the total amount of money collected from the change machine 100, its breakdown, and collection time are recorded. When the money is collected, the total amount and the breakdown of the collected money are subtracted from the total amount and the breakdown of the "paid amount" record. In addition, the collection time is recorded on the date and time of the payment.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), in the record in which "replenishment" is described in the operation mode, money deposit/withdrawal data when the change machine 100 operates in the replenishment mode is recorded. In the "replenishment" record, the total amount of change replenished to the change dispenser 100, its breakdown, and replenishment time are recorded. When the money is replenished, the total amount and the breakdown of the replenished money are added to the total amount and the breakdown of the "paid amount" record. In addition, the replenishment time is recorded on the date and time of the available amount.

The operation table is transmitted to the printer 200 when an instruction to transmit the operation table to the printer 200 is input to the change machine 100, such as an instruction to execute the closing totalization process. In addition, information on the entire store is aggregated by the aggregation device 300 .

<Operation management table>
The operation management table created by the data processing unit 324 of the aggregation device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an operation management table.
The operation management table includes a unique process ID, a process name indicating the classification of the process, the start date and time of the process and the end date and time of the process, the device name related to the execution of the process, the column indicating the target of the process operation (cassette name), the process content, It includes information such as the total amount of money processed (money amount), the breakdown of money processed (quantity by denomination), and the like.

The illustrated operation management table includes data based on the operation table (FIG. 11(c)) acquired by the aggregation device 300 from the respective change dispensers 100, 100 through the printers 200, 200, and It includes data related to the deposit amount received from the machine 13 and data related to the deposit and withdrawal of money in the safe installed in the backyard of the store.
Note that money deposit/withdrawal information related to the safe is manually input from the input device 306 ( FIG. 5 ) of the tallying device 300 . When the money deposit machine 13 is not communicably connected to the tallying device 300 , money deposit/withdrawal information related to the money money machine 13 is manually input from the input device 306 ( FIG. 5 ) of the tallying device 300 .
The data processing unit 324 of the aggregation device 300 integrates the above data to create an operation management table. Further, the data processing unit 324 assigns a unique process ID for identifying each process to each process when creating the operation management table, and manages the contents of each process in association with each other.

For example, in the process ID 41360 "replenishment", the total amount of money deposited from the safe to the change machine No. 1 as a change reserve fund and its breakdown are recorded. In the process ID 41361 and process ID 41368 "recovery", the total amount of money taken out from the change machine No. 1 and deposited in the safe and its breakdown are recorded. In the process ID 41368 "deposit", the total amount of money taken out of the safe and deposited into the money deposit machine and its breakdown are recorded.
In this way, the data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 centrally manages the money management status of each of the change dispensers 100, 100, .

〔Sequence Diagram〕
<Fund management>
FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a series of operations related to fund management using receipt data.
In step S 101 , the POS register 52 transmits the receipt data 510 ( FIG. 8 ) to the printer 200 . The receipt data 510 includes a register number for identifying the POS register 52 . (register identification information), product name/price/number of items purchased (product breakdown information 516), total product price, total invoiced amount including tax amount (total amount of receipt, amount information 517), Information related to the payment method (payment type information 518) and the like are included. The payment type information 518 includes information on whether the payment is cash payment or electronic payment, and information on payment means in the case of electronic payment.
In step S<b>103 , the data extraction unit 224 of the printer 200 acquires the receipt data 510 . The data extraction unit 224 extracts the amount information 517 and the payment type information 518 from the receipt data 510 as transaction data. Also, a unique transaction ID is given to the extracted transaction data (FIG. 10(a)).

If the total amount is to be settled in cash, the processes from steps S105 to S111 are executed.
In step S105, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 requests the change dispenser 100 to execute the cash settlement process together with the transaction ID and the total amount.
In step S107, the change dispenser 100 executes cash settlement processing. That is, the change machine 100 accepts money input from the customer. The transaction calculation processing unit 126 counts the amount of money inserted and calculates the required amount of change. The change mechanism control unit 124 operates the change mechanism 106 to dispense the necessary change.

In step S109, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 updates the current amount (FIG. 11(a)) in the change dispenser 100 based on the amount deposited and the amount withdrawn.
In step S111, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 obtains the transaction ID, the change dispenser ID, the total amount of money deposited by the customer, the breakdown of the deposit (number of sheets for each denomination), the time of deposit, the total amount of change, The details of the change (the number of sheets for each denomination) and the withdrawal time are associated with each other, and a cash settlement completion notice including these data is sent to the printer 200 (FIG. 10(b)).

In step S113, the print data generator 227 of the printer 200 generates print data for printing the receipt 530 (FIG. 8). When the total amount is electronically settled, the print data generation unit 227 generates print data based on the receipt data 511 (FIG. 8A). When the total amount is settled in cash, the print data generation unit 227 generates print data by integrating the first print data 536 based on the receipt data 512 and the second print data 537 based on the cash settlement data 520. (Fig. 8(b)).

In step S115, the printing mechanism control unit 228 controls the printing mechanism 206 to print the print data on receipt paper.
At step S117, the table management unit 226 of the printer 200 records the transaction data in the transaction table. That is, a record associated with the transaction ID is created in the transaction table, necessary information is written in each field of the record, and the transaction table shown in FIG. 10(c) is created.

In step S<b>119 , the table management unit 226 transmits data related to the transaction table (data of the entire transaction table or part thereof) to the counting device 300 . The data related to the transaction table may be transmitted each time one transaction is completed, may be transmitted in response to a request from the aggregation device 300, or may be transmitted autonomously at a predetermined timing regardless of the presence or absence of a request. may be sent to
In step S121, the data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 integrates a plurality of data acquired from the respective printers 200, 200, .
In step S123, the data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 transmits the transaction management table to the cash management server 401, which is a host device, at a predetermined timing such as when the day's business ends.

By transmitting the transaction management table to the cash management server 401, it is possible to check the transaction data of each store from a viewing terminal communicably connected to the cash management server 401, such as the headquarters terminal 402 (FIG. 2). Become. In addition, since the transaction management table includes both transaction details for electronic payment and transaction details for cash payment, both transaction details can be browsed on the same day. Also, if the security company 20 (FIG. 1) is provided with the information related to the transaction management table, the security company 20 will be able to collect the sales proceeds and remit the money on the next day after the tabulation process, and the store 10 will be able to acquire working capital early. can.

<Operation management>
FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a series of processes related to cash management.
In step S131, the change dispenser 100 executes the deposit/withdrawal process. Here, the deposit/withdrawal processing includes cash settlement processing in commercial transactions with customers, collection processing for collecting sales proceeds from the change dispenser 100, and replenishment processing for replenishing the change dispenser 100 with change.
In step S133, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 records data related to deposit/withdrawal processing in the operation table (FIG. 11(c)).
In step S135, the deposit/withdrawal data processing unit 123 of the change dispenser 100 transmits data related to the operation table (whole operation table or partial data thereof) to the printer 200. FIG. The data related to the operation table may be transmitted each time one deposit/withdrawal process is completed, or may be autonomously transmitted at a predetermined timing. Further, data related to the operation table may be transmitted based on the operation of the change dispenser 100 or in response to a request from the printer 200 or totalizing device 300. FIG.

In step S<b>137 , the table management unit 226 of the printer 200 transmits data related to the operation table to the tallying device 300 . The data related to the operation table may be transmitted autonomously when it is received from the change dispenser 100 or at a predetermined timing. Data related to the operation table may also be transmitted based on the operation of the printer 200 or in response to a request from the counting device 300 .
In step S139, the data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 integrates data relating to a plurality of operation tables received from the printers 200, 200, .

Here, when the deposit machine 13 is communicably connected to the counting device 300, when money is deposited into the deposit machine 13 (step S141), the deposit machine 13 receives information on the amount of deposited money (deposit machine operation data) to the totalizing device 300 (step S143).
In step S145, the data processing unit 324 of the counting device 300 integrates the deposit machine operation data received from the deposit machine 13 into the operation management table.
In step S147, the data processing unit 324 of the tallying device 300 transmits the operation management table to the cash management server 401, which is a host device, at a predetermined timing such as when the day's business ends.
By transmitting the operation management table to the cash management server 401, the cash management data of each store can be read from a viewing terminal communicably connected to the cash management server 401, such as the headquarters terminal 402 (FIGS. 1 and 2). can be confirmed.

[Modified embodiment]
The change dispenser 100 may be connected to the counting device 300 via the external I/F section 122 . In this case, part or all of the data related to money deposits and withdrawals in the change machine 100 may be transmitted to and received from the tallying device 300 .
The device placed between the POS system 50 and the change dispenser 100 is not limited to the printer 200 as long as it can obtain receipt data from the POS system 50 and extract necessary data. In addition, means for acquiring receipt data and extracting necessary data may be installed in the change dispenser 100 .
Each function constituting the store cash management system may be installed in a device different from the device described in the embodiments. For example, some of the functions described as being included in the printer 200 in the embodiment may be included in the tallying device 300 . Specifically, the tabulation device 300 may include the table management unit 226 and storage means for storing each table managed by the table management unit 226 .
The tallying device 300 may be a device corresponding to the fund management server 401 or the headquarters terminal 402 shown in FIGS.

When the POS system 50 sends out text data as receipt data, the change dispenser data processor 225 of the printer 200 can extract various information from the receipt data. However, when the POS system 50 sends out image data such as bitmap data as receipt data, the change machine data processing unit 225 cannot extract various information from the receipt data. In such a case, the POS system 50 notifies the printer 200 of the total amount of cash settlement. Based on the total amount information acquired from the POS system 50, the change dispenser data processing unit 225 of the printer 200 requests the change dispenser 100 to execute cash settlement processing for the total amount.

[Provision of the program]
A control program for executing information processing executed by the change dispenser 100, the printer 200, and the tallying device 300 is pre-installed in a ROM or other non-volatile storage medium and provided.
A control program for executing information processing executed by the change dispenser 100, the printer 200, and the tallying device 300 is pre-installed in a ROM or other non-volatile storage medium and provided. The control programs executed by the change dispenser 100, the printer 200, and the tallying device 300 are stored as files in an installable format or an executable format on a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile). It is also possible to record and provide a computer-readable recording medium (for example, CD-ROM) such as a disk).
Also, the control programs executed by the change dispenser 100, the printer 200, and the tallying device 300 are stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and are provided or distributed by being downloaded via the network. good too.

〔effect〕
According to this embodiment, since the necessary transaction information is extracted from the receipt data output from the POS system, there is no need for complicated development in accordance with the software specifications of each POS system. Various types of information can be obtained and used. In addition, a system that manages sales and cash management in the store using transaction information can be constructed as a system independent of the POS system.
According to this embodiment, the printer is arranged between the POS system and separated from the change machine, so that the operation of the change machine is not controlled by the POS system, and the functions of the change machine can be effectively utilized. In addition, when a problem occurs in the system in the store, it becomes possible to clearly distinguish whether the problem is caused by the POS system or by the change machine, and to deal with the problem.

[Summary of embodiment examples and actions and effects of the present invention]
<First Embodiment>
This embodiment is a store cash management system 1 communicably connected to a POS system 50, and includes receipt data acquisition means (data extraction means) for acquiring receipt data 510 for printing transaction receipts from the POS system. (224), information extraction means (data extraction unit 224) for extracting transaction information related to transactions from receipt data, and fund management for managing transaction identification information (transaction ID) for identifying transactions and transaction information in association with each other. means (table management unit 226);

A POS register 52 that constitutes the POS system outputs receipt data for creating a receipt showing the details of the transaction. The receipt data includes a register number that identifies the POS register. (register identification information), product name, price, number of items purchased, total product price, total invoiced amount including tax amount (total amount on receipt), information related to payment method, etc.
If the receipt data contains information necessary for cash management, rather than developing a connection environment with the POS system corresponding to each POS system and acquiring the necessary information from the POS system, it is necessary to obtain the necessary information from the receipt data. It is easier to extract relevant information.
According to this aspect, the necessary transaction information (the total amount of the receipt, etc.) is extracted from the receipt data output from the POS system. It is possible to obtain various types of information related to sales from the POS system and utilize them. In addition, a system for managing sales and cash management in the store using transaction information can be extended and constructed as a system independent of the POS system.

<Second embodiment>
In the store fund management system 1 according to this aspect, the information extraction means (data extraction unit 224) extracts information related to the payment type (payment type information 518) from the receipt data 510 as the transaction information, The management unit 226) is characterized by managing transaction identification information (transaction ID) and payment type in association with each other.
Here, the information related to the payment type is information related to the distinction between cash payment and electronic payment, and the type in the case of electronic payment.
According to this aspect, since the details of transactions in each payment method can be obtained from the receipt data, it is possible to confirm the details of transactions in each payment method on the same day. In addition, sales information by each payment method can be linked with the security company system, and the security company can quickly pay the sales proceeds by each payment method and transfer it to the bank account designated by the store. Therefore, the store can acquire working capital early.

<Third Embodiment>
In the store cash management system 1 according to this aspect, the information extraction means (data extraction unit 224) extracts information related to the transaction amount from the receipt data 510 as the transaction information, and the cash management means (table management unit 226) It is characterized in that transaction identification information (transaction ID) and information related to the transaction amount (amount information 517) are associated and managed.
According to this aspect, information related to the transaction amount can be obtained from the receipt data, so that the transaction amount (that is, the total amount of sales) in all transactions can be confirmed in real time, and in-store cash management becomes possible.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the store cash management system 1 according to this aspect, the information extraction means (data extraction unit 224) extracts information on the payment type (payment type information 518) and information on the transaction amount (amount information 517) from the receipt data 510. is extracted, and when the extracted payment type is cash payment, a change machine data processing means (change machine data processing 225).
According to this aspect, the change machine can be operated based on the receipt data without requiring complicated development for operating the change machine in accordance with the software specifications of each POS system.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the store cash management system 1 according to this aspect, when the payment type is cash payment, from the change machine 100 handling money, breakdown information of the deposit received from the customer and information on the result of the cash payment are sent to the customer. The change dispenser information acquisition means (change dispenser data processing unit 225) is provided for acquiring breakdown information on the returned change. and the breakdown information of the change are managed in association with each other.
According to this aspect, it is possible to manage, in real time, the status of deposits and withdrawals of money in the store by denomination each time a cash transaction occurs.

<Sixth Embodiment>
The store cash management system 1 according to this aspect acquires from the change machine 100 the breakdown of the collected money as collected money information when the collection process of collecting the money existing in the change machine 100 is executed. Collected money information acquisition means (data processing unit 324) acquires from the change machine the details of the change reserve to be replenished as replenishment money information when the replenishment process of replenishing the change machine with the change reserve is executed. Replenishment money information acquisition means (data processing unit 324), and money operation management means (data processing unit 324) that associates and manages processing identification information (processing ID) that identifies each collected money information and each replenishment money information 324), and
According to this aspect, the operation of the change machine can be managed without being controlled by the POS system, and cash management within the store is possible.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the store cash management system 1 according to this aspect, when the payment type is cash payment, the total amount of deposits received from the customer and returned to the customer are information related to the result of the cash payment from the change machine 100 that handles money. a change machine information processing means (change machine data processing unit 225) for acquiring information on the total amount of change received; When the settlement type is cash settlement, printing to generate print data for the receipt 532 based on the receipt data 512, the total deposit information (deposit information 521), and the total change information (change amount information 522). and data generation means (print data generation unit 227).
In this aspect, when payment is made electronically, a receipt is printed based on the receipt data obtained from the POS system, and when payment is made in cash, a receipt is printed based on the receipt data and the data obtained from the change machine. print.

<Eighth Embodiment>
This aspect is a cash management method in a store cash management system 1 communicably connected to a POS system 50, which acquires receipt data 510 for printing transaction receipts from the POS system. A step (step S103), an information extraction step (step S103) of extracting transaction information related to the transaction from the receipt data, and a fund managed by associating the transaction identification information (transaction ID) for identifying the transaction with the transaction information. According to this aspect characterized by executing a management step (step S103), the same effects as those of the first aspect can be obtained.

<Ninth embodiment>
A program according to this aspect causes a computer to execute the money management method according to the ninth aspect.
According to this aspect, the same effects as those of the first aspect can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Store cash management system, 10... Store, 11... Safe, 12... Change machine, 13... Receiving machine, 14... POS system, 15... Settlement terminal, 20... Security company, 21... Server, 30... Electronic settlement agent company , 31... Server, 41... Bank account, 50... POS system, 51... Store controller, 52... POS register, 100... Change dispenser, 101... CPU, 102... ROM, 103... RAM, 104... Secondary storage device, 105 Change mechanism I/F 106 Change mechanism 107 Input I/F 108 Input device 109 Output I/F 110 Display device 111 Printer I/F 112 External I/F 113 Bus 121 Printer I/F unit 122 External I/F unit 123 Deposit/withdrawal data processing unit (amount of money calculation means) 124 Change mechanism control unit 125 Count determination unit 126 Transaction Arithmetic processing unit 127 Display control unit 128 Input reception unit 129 Storage unit 200 Printer 201 CPU 202 ROM 203 RAM 204 Secondary storage device 205 Printing mechanism I/ F, 206... Printing mechanism 207... POS I/F 208... Change machine I/F 209... External I/F 210... Bus 221... POS I/F unit 222... Change machine I/F Section 223 External I/F section 224 Data extraction section (receipt data acquisition means, information extraction means) 225 Change dispenser data processing section (change dispenser data processing means, change dispenser information acquisition means) 226 Table management section (cash management means, transaction management means, operation management means), 227 ... print data generation section, 228 ... printing mechanism control section, 229 ... storage section, 230 ... input reception section, 300 ... tallying device, 301 ... CPU , 302... ROM, 303... RAM, 304... Secondary storage device, 305... Input I/F, 306... Input device, 307... Output I/F, 308... Display device, 309... Printer I/F, 310... Network I/F 311 deposit machine I/F 312 bus 321 printer I/F unit 322 network I/F unit 323 deposit machine I/F unit 324 data processing unit (collected money information Acquisition means, replenishment money information acquisition means, processing identification information addition means, money management means), 325 Display control unit 326 Input reception unit 327 Storage unit 401 Cash management server 402 Head office terminal 510 512 ... receipt data, 516 ... breakdown information, 517 ... amount information, 518 ... payment type information, 520 ... cash payment data, 521 ... deposit information Information 522 Change amount information 530 to 532 Receipt 536 First print data 537 Second print data

Claims (9)

A store cash management system communicably connected to a POS system,
Receipt data acquisition means for acquiring receipt data for printing transaction receipts from the POS system;
information extracting means for extracting transaction information related to the transaction from the receipt data;
A store cash management system, comprising: transaction identification information for identifying the transaction and cash management means for managing the transaction information in association with each other. The information extraction means extracts information related to a payment type from the receipt data,
2. The store cash management system according to claim 1, wherein said cash management means manages said transaction identification information and said payment type in association with each other. The information extracting means extracts information related to a transaction amount from the receipt data,
3. The store cash management system according to claim 2, wherein said cash management means associates and manages said transaction identification information and information relating to said transaction amount. The information extracting means extracts information on a payment type and information on a transaction amount from the receipt data,
A claim characterized by comprising change machine data processing means for requesting a change machine handling money to execute cash settlement processing for the transaction amount when the extracted settlement type is cash settlement. Item 1. The store cash management system according to item 1. When the payment type is cash payment, the breakdown information of the deposit received from the customer and the breakdown information of the change returned to the customer are acquired as information related to the result of the cash payment from a change machine that handles money. provided with a change machine information acquisition means for
5. The fund management means according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the transaction identification information is managed by associating the breakdown information of the deposit and the breakdown information of the change. Store cash management system. collected money information acquiring means for acquiring from the change machine a breakdown of the money to be collected as collected money information from the change machine when a collection process is executed to collect the money existing in the change machine from the change machine;
replenishment money information acquisition means for acquiring, as replenishment money information, from the change machine a breakdown of the change reserve to be replenished when a replenishment process for replenishing the change machine with the change reserve is executed;
6. The store cash management system according to claim 5, further comprising money operation management means for managing the collected money information and the replenishment money information in association with process identification information for identifying each of them. . When the payment type is cash payment, information on the total amount of money deposited by the customer and information on the total amount of change returned to the customer are obtained as information related to the result of the cash payment from a change machine that handles money. a change dispenser information processing means for
When the payment type is electronic payment, print data for the receipt is generated based on the receipt data, and when the payment type is cash payment, the receipt data and total amount information of the deposit are combined. 5. The store cash management system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising print data generating means for generating print data for the receipt based on the information on the total amount of change. A cash management method in a store cash management system communicably connected to a POS system, comprising:
a receipt data acquisition step of acquiring receipt data for printing transaction receipts from the POS system;
an information extracting step of extracting transaction information related to the transaction from the receipt data;
and a fund management step of managing the transaction identification information identifying the transaction and the transaction information in association with each other. A program for causing a computer to execute the money management method according to claim 8.

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