JP2023115097A - Transaction processor and control program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a member of an electronic receipt service to receive a paper receipt for transactions at a specific store.SOLUTION: A transaction processor has a function of creating receipt data in which information related to transactions with a transaction target person is recorded, and issuing a paper receipt with the receipt data printed thereon. When the transaction target person is an electronic receipt service user not subject to receiving the paper receipt, the transaction processor processes an electronic receipt, which is a digitized receipt. When the transaction target person is not the electronic receipt service user, or when the transaction target person is the electronic receipt service user subject to receiving the paper receipt, the transaction processor issues the paper receipt with the receipt data printed thereon.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The embodiment of the present invention relates to a transaction processing device and its control program.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a so-called electronic receipt service, which allows a communication terminal such as a smartphone to receive an electronic receipt, has become widespread. A customer can use the electronic receipt service by registering as a member of the operating company of the electronic receipt service. In addition, many stores offer membership services such as point services for the purpose of retaining customers. A customer can receive membership services at a store by registering as a member at the store.

It is conceivable that a store participating in the electronic receipt service automatically registers a customer who has registered as a member of the member service at the store as a member of the electronic receipt service. By doing so, the customer can not only receive the store's membership service. Customers can receive electronic receipts not only for transactions at the store, but also for transactions at other stores participating in the electronic receipt service. Therefore, customer convenience is improved, and further retention can be expected.

However, there are some customers who want to receive a receipt from a shop where they have registered as a member, not as an electronic receipt but as a paper receipt. As described above, if a customer who has registered as a member of the store is automatically registered as a member of the electronic receipt service, such a customer's request cannot be met.

JP 2018-200727 A

The problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a transaction processing device that allows even a member of an electronic receipt service to receive a paper receipt for transactions at a specific store.

In one embodiment, the transaction processing device comprises creating means, issuing means, processing means, verification means, first control means, and second control means. The preparation means prepares data of a receipt recording information relating to a transaction with a transaction target. The issuing means issues a paper receipt on which receipt data is printed. The processing means processes an electronic receipt obtained by digitizing the receipt. The confirming means confirms whether or not the person to be traded is set to receive a paper receipt if the person to be traded is a user of the electronic receipt service. The first control means controls the processing of the electronic receipt by the processing means when the transaction target is a user of the electronic receipt service and has not been set to receive a paper receipt. The second control means controls the issuance of paper receipts by the issuance means when the subject of transaction is not a user of the electronic receipt service, or when the user is a user of the electronic receipt service and is set to receive paper receipts. Control.

1 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of an embodiment; FIG. Schematic diagram showing the data structure of an electronic receipt database. Schematic diagram showing the data structure of an electronic receipt member database. Schematic diagram showing the data structure of a store member database. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of an electronic receipt ID; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main circuit configuration of the POS terminal; 4 is a flow chart showing main procedures of information processing executed by a processor of a POS terminal according to a control program; 4 is a flow chart showing main procedures of information processing executed by the processor of the POS terminal according to the control program in the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing main procedures of information processing executed by a processor of a POS terminal according to a control program in the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing main procedures of information processing executed by a processor of a POS terminal according to a control program in the third embodiment; FIG.

An embodiment of a transaction processing device that allows even a member of an electronic receipt service to receive a paper receipt for transactions at a specific store will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of the first embodiment. This system includes an electronic receipt system 1, a plurality of store systems 2 (2A, 2B), and a network 3.

The electronic receipt system 1 is configured by an electronic receipt service operating company. The electronic receipt system 1 includes an electronic receipt management server 11 and an electronic receipt member server 12 . The electronic receipt management server 11 is a server specialized for managing the electronic receipt database 13 . The electronic receipt database 13 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. The electronic receipt member server 12 is a server specialized for managing the electronic receipt member database 14 . The electronic receipt member database 14 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Each store system 2 is composed of stores participating in the electronic receipt service. In addition, although the store system 2A and the store system 2B are shown as the store system 2 in FIG. 1, the number of the store systems 2 is not limited to two. Preferably, the number of store systems 2 matches the number of stores participating in the electronic receipt service. In the following, stores participating in the electronic receipt service are referred to as member stores. A member store may be one independent store, or a plurality of chain stores may be one member store.

Each store system 2 includes a store member server 21 , a communication server 22 , a plurality of POS (Point Of Sales) terminals 23 and a network 24 . The store member server 21 is a server specialized for managing the store member database 25 . The store member database 25 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. The communication server 22 is a server specialized for supporting data communication on the network 3 .

The POS terminal 23 is a terminal that processes data relating to transactions with customers and processes settlement of the transactions. Incidentally, transactions are not limited to acts involving the buying and selling of commodities. For example, the act of incurring facility usage fees, rental fees of goods, etc., or the act of incurring payment for the provision of services is also defined as a transaction. Here, the POS terminal 23 is one aspect of a transaction processing device.

The network 24 connects the plurality of POS terminals 23, the store member server 21, and the communication server 22 so as to allow two-way communication. The network 24 is typically a LAN (Local Area Network). The LAN may be a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. Network 24 may be the Internet or an intranet. Network 24 may include a mobile communication network.

In this manner, a plurality of POS terminals 23, the store member server 21 and the communication server 22 are connected to each member store via the network 24, thereby constructing the store system 2 of the member store. Incidentally, when the member store consists of one independent store, each POS terminal 23 is installed in the checkout area of the store, and the store member server 21 and the communication server 22 are installed in the backyard of the store. is assumed. On the other hand, if the member stores consist of a plurality of chain stores, each POS terminal 23 is installed for each chain store, and the store member server 21 and the communication server 22 are installed at the headquarters that supervises each chain store. It is assumed that

The network 3 connects the electronic receipt management server 11 and the electronic receipt member server 12 of the electronic receipt system 1 and the communication server 22 of each store system 2 so as to allow two-way communication. Network 3 is typically the Internet or an intranet. Network 3 may include a mobile communication network.

In this way, the present system is constructed by connecting the above servers via the network 3 . Thus, a customer who has made a transaction at a member store can not only receive membership services such as a point service provided by the member store, but also receive a receipt related to the transaction as an electronic receipt on the communication terminal 4 such as a smartphone. be able to. In other words, the customer can receive not only the membership service of each member store, but also the electronic receipt service at the time of transaction at each member store.

Normally, in order to receive membership services, a customer needs to register as a member with a member store. By registering as a member, a unique member ID is issued to the customer. The member ID is recorded and issued on a card medium such as an IC card, magnetic card, or the like. Alternatively, by installing an application program dedicated to member services in the communication terminal 4, the member ID is set in the program and issued. An application program dedicated to member services is hereinafter referred to as a member application.

In addition, in order to receive the electronic receipt service, the customer needs to register as a member with the operating company of the electronic receipt service. By registering as a member, a unique electronic receipt ID is issued to the customer. By installing an application program dedicated to the electronic receipt service in the communication terminal 4, the electronic receipt ID is set in the program and issued. An application program dedicated to the electronic receipt service is hereinafter referred to as an electronic receipt application.

In this embodiment, when a customer registers as a member with a member store in order to receive the member service, the member is automatically registered as a member with the operating company of the electronic receipt service. Specifically, when a customer installs a membership application on the communication terminal 4 and registers as a member of a member store, the communication terminal 4 issues an inquiry as to whether or not the customer accepts the electronic receipt service. When the customer performs an operation on the communication terminal 4 to accept the inquiry, the customer is registered as a member with the operating company of the electronic receipt service, and the electronic receipt application is installed on the communication terminal 4 . Thus, since the member ID and the electronic receipt ID are issued to the customer, the customer performs an operation on the communication terminal 4 to link the member ID and the electronic receipt ID. By doing so, the customer can receive the membership service and the electronic receipt service.

On the other hand, a customer who has registered as a member with a member store may already be a user of the electronic receipt service. In response to an inquiry as to whether or not to accept the electronic receipt service, such a customer operates the communication terminal 4 to indicate that the electronic receipt service is being used. Then, the customer performs an operation on the communication terminal 4 to link the member ID and the electronic receipt ID. By doing so, the customer will be able to receive not only the electronic receipt service but also the membership service of the member store.

By the way, it is assumed that among the customers who have registered as a member with a member store, there are customers who use the electronic receipt service but want to receive paper receipts at the member store. Such a customer applies to a member store to receive a paper receipt. The application may be made via the communication terminal 4 or in writing. By doing so, the member store that made the application can receive a paper receipt.

Details of the present system that enables the combination of the above-described electronic receipt service and member service will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the electronic receipt database 13. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the electronic receipt database 13 stores index data and electronic receipt data in association with electronic receipt IDs. Electronic receipt data is data obtained by digitizing a receipt on which information relating to transactions with customers is recorded. The index data is data in which the date and time of transaction, store information, and total amount included in the electronic receipt data are arranged. The customer can specify the transaction of the electronic receipt data from the transaction date and time, store information and total amount of the index data.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the electronic receipt member database 14. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the electronic receipt member database 14 stores the cooperative member ID in association with the electronic receipt ID. A linked member ID is a member ID for which an operation to link with the corresponding electronic receipt ID has been performed. For example, in FIG. 1, when a customer who has registered as a member of a member store where the store system 2A is built operates to link the member ID and the electronic receipt ID, the electronic receipt member database 14 stores the relevant The member ID of the affiliated store where the store system 2A is constructed is stored as the affiliated member ID1 in association with the customer's electronic receipt ID. In addition, when the customer registers as a member of the affiliated store where the store system 2B is built and performs an operation to link the member ID and the electronic receipt ID, the electronic receipt member database 14 stores the information of the customer. The member ID of the affiliated store where the store system 2B is constructed is stored as the affiliated member ID2 in association with the electronic receipt ID. Therefore, the number of linked member IDs that are associated with the electronic receipt ID and stored in the electronic receipt member database 14 is arbitrary.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the store member database 25. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the store member database 25 stores the accumulated points P0, the first flag F1 and the second flag F2 in association with the member ID. Accumulated points P0 are the cumulative value of service points generated in transactions at the affiliated store with the customer identified by the member ID.

The first flag F1 is a flag for identifying whether or not the customer identified by the member ID is a user of the electronic receipt service. In this embodiment, the first flag F1 is "1" when the customer is a user of the electronic receipt service, and is "0" when the customer is not a user. That is, when a customer who has registered as a member of a member store is using the electronic receipt service or performs an operation to accept the electronic receipt service, the first flag F1 becomes "1". If the customer is not using the electronic receipt service and has not performed an operation to accept the electronic receipt service, the first flag F1 becomes "0".

The second flag F2 is a flag for identifying whether or not the customer identified by the member ID receives a paper receipt. In this embodiment, the second flag F2 is "1" when the customer receives the paper receipt, and is "0" when the customer does not receive the paper receipt. That is, the second flag associated with the member ID of the customer who applied to the member store to receive the receipt in paper becomes "1", and the second flag associated with the member ID of the customer who did not apply becomes "1". 0”.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an electronic receipt ID. As shown, the electronic receipt ID is 16-bit data. The first two bits (b1, b2) of them are data for identifying the electronic receipt ID. The next 10 bits (b3 to b12) are unique IDs for individually identifying customers who have registered as members in order to use the electronic receipt service. The next 3 bits (b13, b14, b15) are option flags. The last 1 bit (C/D) is the check digit.

In the electronic receipt ID having such a configuration, one bit (b13) of the option flag is used as a so-called print flag b13 for identifying whether or not to print the receipt. In this embodiment, the print flag b13 is "1" when printing a receipt, and "0" when not printing a receipt. Usually, a customer who uses an electronic receipt service receives a receipt as an electronic receipt. Therefore, the print flag b13 of the electronic receipt ID is "0". However, some customers want not only electronic receipts but also paper receipts. The print flag b13 of the electronic receipt ID issued to such a customer becomes "1".

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the essential circuit configuration of the POS terminal 23. As shown in FIG. A plurality of POS terminals 23 are provided in the store system 2 (2A, 2B) of each member store. The basic circuit configuration of these POS terminals 23 is common.

As shown in FIG. 6, the POS terminal 23 includes a processor 23a, a main memory 23b, an auxiliary storage device 23c, a clock 23d, a change dispenser interface 23e, a communication interface 23f, a keyboard 23g, a scanner 23h, a display 23i, a reader 23j, and a printer 23k. and a system transmission line 23l. The system transmission line 23l includes an address bus, a data bus, control signal lines and the like. System transmission line 23l interconnects processor 23a, main memory 23b, auxiliary storage device 23c, clock 23d, change dispenser interface 23e, communication interface 23f, keyboard 23g, scanner 23h, display 23i, reader 23j, and printer 23k. do. The computer of the POS terminal 23 is configured by connecting the processor 23a, the main memory 23b and the auxiliary storage device 23c via a system transmission line 23l.

The processor 23a corresponds to the core part of the computer. The processor 23a controls each part to realize various functions of the POS terminal 23 according to an operating system or application program. The processor 23a is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

The main memory 23b corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer. The main memory 23b includes a nonvolatile memory area and a volatile memory area. The main memory 23b stores an operating system or application programs in a non-volatile memory area. The main memory 23b may store data necessary for the processor 23a to control each part in a non-volatile or volatile memory area. The main memory 23b uses a volatile memory area as a work area in which data is appropriately rewritten by the processor 23a. The non-volatile memory area is, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory). A volatile memory area is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory).

The auxiliary memory device 23c corresponds to the auxiliary memory portion of the computer. For example, EEPROM (Electric Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like can be the auxiliary storage device 23c. The auxiliary storage device 23c stores data used when the processor 23a performs various types of processing, data created by processing in the processor 23a, and the like. The auxiliary storage device 23c may store the above application programs.

The application programs stored in the main memory 23b or the auxiliary storage device 23c include control programs describing information processing executed by the POS terminal 23. FIG. The method of installing the control program in the main memory 23b or the auxiliary storage device 23c is not particularly limited. The control program can be recorded on a removable recording medium, or distributed through communication via a network, and installed in the main memory 23b or the auxiliary storage device 23c. The recording medium may be of any form, such as CD-ROM, memory card, etc., as long as it can store the program and can be read by the device.

The clock 23 d functions as a time information source for the POS terminal 23 . The processor 23a clocks the current date and time based on the time information clocked by the clock 23d.

The change machine interface 23e performs data communication with the automatic change machine. The change machine interface 23e receives data on the amount of money inserted, data on the number of stored coins, and the like from the automatic change machine. The change dispenser interface 23e transmits change data to the automatic change dispenser.

The communication interface 23f performs data communication with the store member server 21 and the communication server 22 connected via the network 24 according to a predetermined communication protocol.

A keyboard 23 g functions as an input device for the POS terminal 23 . The keyboard 23g has ten keys, a clear key, a multiplication key, a subtotal key, a deposit/cash total key, a credit key, an electronic money key, etc., as keys necessary for inputting data relating to transactions and settlement of transactions. A deposit/cash key, a credit key, and an electronic money key are closing keys for declaring the closing of a transaction. The deposit/cash total key is a closing key for cash payment transactions. A credit key is a closing key for transactions by credit card payment. The electronic money key is a closing key for transactions by electronic money payment.

A scanner 23 h functions as an input device for the POS terminal 23 . The scanner 23h is an example of a reading device that reads code symbols such as bar codes and two-dimensional data codes. For example, the scanner 23h can read the data of the bar code by holding up the bar code attached to the product. The scanner 23h may be of a type that reads code symbols by scanning with laser light, or of a type that reads code symbols from an image captured by an imaging device.

The display 23 i functions as a display device for the POS terminal 23 . The display 23i displays information to the clerk who is the operator of the POS terminal 23. FIG. The display 23i may include one that displays information to the customer. As this type of display 23i, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, or the like can be used. The display 23i may have a touch panel.

The reader 23j functions as an input device for the POS terminal 23. FIG. The reader 23j is an example of a reading device that reads data recorded on a card medium such as an IC card or magnetic card. The reader 23j may be a device that reads RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) data without contact.

The printer 23k issues receipts by printing various character strings or images on receipt paper. A thermal printer, a dot impact printer, or the like, for example, can be used as this type of printer 23k.

7 and 8 are flow charts showing main procedures of information processing executed by the processor 23a of the POS terminal 23 according to the control program. The operation of the POS terminal 23 will be described below with reference to these flow charts. More specifically, it is the operation of the POS terminal 23 that processes a so-called commercial transaction, which involves the buying and selling of products. It should be noted that the contents of the operations shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and described below are examples. As long as similar results can be obtained, the processing procedure and processing contents are not particularly limited.

First, when a customer comes to the checkout counter to settle a commercial transaction, a store clerk who is an operator of the POS terminal 23 confirms whether the customer is a point member. A point member is a customer who has registered as a member of the affiliated store in order to receive a point service, which is one of the member services. In the case of a point member, a member ID unique to the customer is issued. Then, the store clerk requests presentation of the member ID. Here, when the customer has installed a member application in the communication terminal 4, the customer starts the member application. Then, the code symbol of the member ID is displayed on the display of the communication terminal 4, and the clerk reads the code symbol with the scanner 23h. On the other hand, when the customer presents the membership card, the store clerk reads the card data with the reader 23j. Card data includes a member ID. A member ID is input to the POS terminal 23 by such an operation.

The processor 23a of the POS terminal 23 waits for the input of the member ID as ACT1, as shown in FIG. When the member ID is input, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT1 and proceeds to ACT2. The processor 23a controls the communication interface 23f to make an inquiry to the store member server 21 as ACT2. By this control, an inquiry command is transmitted to the store member server 21 via the network 24 from the communication interface 23f. This inquiry command includes the entered member ID. Upon receiving the inquiry command, the store member server 21 searches the store member database 25 . The store member server 21 then reads out the accumulated points P0, the first flag F1 and the second flag F2 stored in association with the member ID included in the inquiry command, and inquires about the permission response command containing these data. It is transmitted to the POS terminal 23 which is the command transmission source. If the member ID included in the inquiry command is not stored in the store member database 25, the store member server 21 transmits an error response command to the POS terminal 23 that sent the inquiry command. The response command from the store member server 21 is sent via the network 24 to the POS terminal 23 that sent the inquiry command.

The processor 23a that has transmitted the inquiry command confirms whether or not it has received a permission response command as ACT3. If the command received via the communication interface 23f is an error response command, the processor 23a determines NO in ACT3 and treats this process as an error.

If the permission response command is received, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT3 and proceeds to ACT4. The processor 23a writes the accumulated points P0, the first flag F1 and the second flag F2 included in the permission response command as ACT4 to the volatile area of the main memory 23b.

Here, the computer mainly composed of the processor 23a constitutes acquisition means for acquiring an identifier for identifying a transaction target by executing the processes of ACT1 to ACT4. Incidentally, the transaction target is the customer who presented the member ID. An identifier is a member ID.

The processor 23a examines the first flag F1 as ACT5. If the first flag F1 is "0", the processor 23a determines NO in ACT5 and proceeds to ACT6. The processor 23a sets the third flag F3 to "0" as ACT6. The third flag F3 is stored in the volatile area of the main memory 23b. Thus, in the case of a transaction with a customer whose first flag F1 is "0", that is, a customer who is not a user of the electronic receipt service, the third flag F3 is "0".

On the other hand, if the first flag F1 is "1", the processor 23a determines YES in ACT5 and proceeds to ACT7. The processor 23a sets the third flag F3 to "1" as ACT6. Thus, in the case of a transaction with a customer whose first flag F1 is "1", that is, a customer who is a user of the electronic receipt service, the third flag F3 is "1".

The processor 23a with the third flag F3 set to "1" controls the communication interface 23f to make an inquiry to the electronic receipt member server 12 as ACT8. By this control, an inquiry command is transmitted to the communication server 22 via the network 24 from the communication interface 23f. This inquiry command includes the entered member ID. The communication server 22 that has received the inquiry command transmits the inquiry command to the electronic receipt member server 12 via the network 3 .

Upon receiving the inquiry command, the electronic receipt member server 12 searches the electronic receipt member database 14 . Then, the electronic receipt member server 12 checks whether there is a record in which the member ID included in the inquiry command is set as the cooperative member ID. When the corresponding record is detected, the electronic receipt member server 12 acquires the electronic receipt ID of that record. Then, the electronic receipt member server 12 transmits a permission response command including the electronic receipt ID to the POS terminal 23 that sent the inquiry command. If there is no record in which the member ID included in the inquiry command is set as the cooperative member ID, the electronic receipt member server 12 transmits an error response command to the POS terminal 23 that sent the inquiry command. The response command from the electronic receipt member server 12 is sent via the network 3, the communication server 22, and the network 24 to the POS terminal 23 that sent the inquiry command.

The processor 23a that has sent the inquiry command checks in ACT9 whether or not it has received a permission response command. If the command received via the communication interface 23f is an error response command, the processor 23a determines NO in ACT9 and treats this process as an error.

If the permission response command is received, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT9 and proceeds to ACT10. The processor 23a writes the electronic receipt ID included in the permission response command as ACT10 into the volatile area of the main memory 23b.

The processor 23a checks the print flag b13 of the electronic receipt ID written in the volatile area as ACT11. Here, if the print flag b13 is "1", that is, if the electronic receipt ID is set to print a receipt, the processor 23a determines NO in ACT11 and proceeds to ACT15. The processor 23a sets the fourth flag F4 to "1" in ACT15. The fourth flag F4 is stored in the volatile area of the main memory 23b.

On the other hand, if the print flag b13 is "0", that is, if the electronic receipt ID is set not to print a receipt, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT11 and proceeds to ACT12. The processor 23a examines the second flag F2 written in the volatile area as ACT12. Here, when the second flag F2 is "0", the processor 23a determines NO in ACT12 and proceeds to ACT13. The processor 23a sets the fourth flag F4 to "0" in ACT13. In this way, the printing flag b13 is set to "0", that is, the electronic receipt ID is set so that the receipt is not printed, and the second flag F2 is set to "0". In the case of a transaction with a customer who has not applied, the fourth flag F4 becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the second flag F2 is "1", the processor 23a determines YES in ACT12 and proceeds to ACT14. The processor 23a edits the electronic receipt ID stored in the volatile area as ACT14. Specifically, the processor 23a changes the print flag b13 from "0" to "1". The processor 23a also recalculates the last 1-bit check digit (C/D). After editing the electronic receipt ID, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT15. The processor 23a sets the fourth flag F4 to "1" in ACT15.

In this way, not only when the print flag b13 is "1", that is, when the electronic receipt ID is set to print a receipt, but also when the second flag F2 is "1", a receipt is printed for a member store. The fourth flag F4 is "0" in the case of a transaction with a customer who has applied to receive the goods in paper form.

Here, by executing the processing of ACT5 and ACT12, the computer mainly composed of the processor is set to receive a paper receipt for the target transaction when the target transaction is a user of the electronic receipt service. Confirmation means for confirming whether or not it is done is configured.

More specifically, the computer executes the process of ACT 12 to store a second flag F2 that is set as to whether or not to receive a paper receipt in association with the member ID, which is an identification code that identifies the person to be traded. A search means for searching the store member database 25 is constructed. Then, as confirmation means, the same computer confirms whether or not the target transaction person is set to receive a paper receipt from the second flag F2 stored in association with the member ID of the transaction target person. there is Therefore, information as to whether or not to receive a paper receipt can be managed by the second flag F2, so management can be facilitated. Further, since the computer only needs to confirm the second flag F2, it can quickly confirm whether or not the person to be traded is set to receive a paper receipt by a simple process.

In FIG. 7, after finishing the processing of ACT6, ACT13 or ACT15, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT21 of FIG. The processor 23a waits for product registration as ACT21.

After completing the input operation of the member ID, the store clerk operates the keyboard 23g or the scanner 23h to register the merchandise purchased by the customer. When the sales clerk completes the registration of all the products purchased by the customer, the sales clerk inputs the closing key to declare the closing of the transaction.

When the product is registered, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT21 and proceeds to ACT22. The processor 23a processes merchandise sales data as ACT22. That is, the processor 23a creates product sales data such as product code, product name, unit price, number of sales, and sales amount, and registers them in the transaction area. The transaction area is formed in the volatile area of the main memory 23b. Also, the processor 23a displays the product name, unit price, sales number, sales amount, etc. of the product sales data on the display 23i.

The processor 23a advances to ACT23 after completing the processing of the merchandise sales data. The processor 23a checks as ACT 23 whether or not registration closing has been declared. If the closing of registration has not been declared, the processor 23a determines NO in ACT23 and returns to ACT21. Then, when the next product is registered, the processor 23a processes the sales data of that product. After that, the processor 23a repeats the processing of the merchandise sales data until the closing of registration is declared.

When any closing key arranged on the keyboard 23g is entered to declare closing of registration, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT23 and proceeds to ACT24. The processor 23a performs settlement processing as ACT24. That is, when the deposit/cash total key is input as the closing key, the processor 23a executes the closing processing of the transaction by cash payment. If a credit key is entered as the closing key, the processor 23a executes closing processing for the transaction by credit card payment. When an electronic money key is entered as the closing key, the processor 23a executes closing processing for the transaction by electronic money payment. Existing processing can be applied as it is to the processing of product sales data and the settlement processing for payments such as cash, credit card, and electronic money. Therefore, detailed description is omitted here.

After completing the settlement process, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT25. The processor 23a creates receipt data based on the product sales data registered in the transaction area as ACT25. Receipt data includes the name of the product purchased by the customer, the unit price, the number of items sold, the amount of sales, etc., the total number of items, the total amount, payment information, transaction identification information such as the date and time of the transaction, the cash register number, and the person in charge. included.

Here, the computer mainly composed of the processor 23a constitutes creating means for creating receipt data recording information relating to the transaction with the target party by executing the processing of ACT25.

After creating the receipt data, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT26. The processor 23a examines the third flag F3 as ACT26. Here, when the third flag F3 is "1", the processor 23a determines YES in ACT26 and proceeds to ACT27. The processor 23a examines the fourth flag F4 as ACT27. Here, when the fourth flag F4 is "0", the processor 23a determines NO in ACT27 and proceeds to ACT28.

The processor 23a executes electronic receipt processing as ACT28. That is, the processor 23a controls the communication interface 23f to transmit the receipt data created in the ACT 25 as electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt management server 11 together with the electronic receipt ID stored in the main memory 23b. By this control, the electronic receipt data and the electronic receipt ID are transmitted from the communication interface 23f to the communication server 22 via the network 24. FIG. The communication server 22 transmits the electronic receipt data and the electronic receipt ID to the electronic receipt management server 11 via the network 3 . The electronic receipt management server 11 creates management data from the electronic receipt data received from the POS terminal 23 . The electronic receipt management server 11 stores the management data and the electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt database 13 in association with the electronic receipt ID.

On the other hand, when the third flag F3 is "0", the processor 23a determines NO in ACT26 and proceeds to ACT29. Similarly, when the fourth flag F4 is "1", the processor 23a determines YES in ACT27 and proceeds to ACT29. The processor 23a executes receipt printing processing as ACT 29. FIG. That is, the processor 23a outputs the receipt data created in the ACT 25 to the printer 23k as print data. As a result, the printer 23k is operated, the receipt data is printed on the receipt paper, and a paper receipt is issued.

Here, the computer mainly including the processor 23a constitutes processing means for processing an electronic receipt obtained by digitizing the receipt by executing the processing of ACT28. Further, the same computer constitutes issuing means for issuing a paper receipt on which receipt data is printed by executing the processing of ACT29. Then, by executing the processing of ACT 26 YES and ACT 27 NO, the same computer determines that if the target party is a user of an electronic receipt service and is not set to receive a paper receipt, the electronic It constitutes a first control means for controlling receipt processing. In addition, by executing the processing of NO in ACT 26 and YES in ACT 27, the same computer determines whether the person to be traded is not a user of the electronic receipt service, or is a user of the electronic receipt service and receives a paper receipt. When the setting is made, it constitutes a second control means for controlling the issuance of the paper receipt by the issuing means.

After completing the electronic receipt processing or the receipt printing processing described above, the processor 23a ends the information processing described with reference to FIGS.

As described above, in the POS terminal 23, when the customer who is the person to be traded is a user of the electronic receipt service, that is, the first flag F1 registered in the store member database 25 is set to "1". In the case of the customer with the member ID, it is confirmed whether or not the customer is set to receive a paper receipt. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the second flag F2 associated with the member ID is set to "1". Here, when the second flag F2 is set to "1", that is, when the reception of the paper receipt is set, the receipt for the customer is issued as a paper receipt. On the other hand, if the second flag F2 is set to "0", that is, if the reception of the paper receipt is not set, the receipt for the customer is processed as an electronic receipt.

Therefore, even if a customer registers as a member with a member store in order to receive membership services, the member registration is automatically performed with the operating company of the electronic receipt service. By applying to receive paper receipts when registering as a member, it becomes possible to receive receipts as paper receipts for transactions at that affiliated store.

Alternatively, a customer who has already registered as a member of an operating company of an electronic receipt service may apply to receive a paper receipt when registering as a member of a member store in order to receive new membership services. Receipts can be received as paper receipts for transactions at that affiliated store.

It should be noted that the application to receive the receipt on paper does not have to be made at the same time as the membership registration. If you apply at any time after membership registration, you will be able to receive receipts as paper receipts after that.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The difference of the second embodiment from the first embodiment is part of the information processing of the processor 23a described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. Specifically, this is the process after the processor 23a determines YES in ACT27 of FIG. Therefore, FIGS. 1 to 7 used in the first embodiment are also used as they are in the second embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the second embodiment corresponding to the main processing of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same processing as in FIG. 8, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, when the third flag F3 is "1" and the fourth flag F4 is "0", that is, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT26 and then determines NO in ACT27. If so, the processor 23a notifies receipt non-printing as ACT31. For example, the processor 23a displays guidance on the display 23i indicating that the receipt will not be printed. Alternatively, the processor 23a outputs similar guidance from the speaker of the POS terminal 23 by voice.

The processor 23a, which has notified that the receipt is not to be printed, confirms in ACT 32 whether receipt printing has been instructed. For example, if the keyboard 23g is provided with a key for instructing receipt printing and a key for instructing non-printing of receipts, the processor 23a waits for any key input. Alternatively, if the display 23i is a touch panel and a button image instructing receipt printing and a button image instructing receipt non-printing are displayed on the screen, the processor 23a receives input of either button image. waiting for Then, when it is detected that a key or button image for instructing receipt printing has been operated, the processor 23a determines YES in ACT32 and proceeds to ACT29. That is, the processor 23a executes receipt printing processing.

On the other hand, if the processor 23a detects that a key or button image for instructing non-receipt printing has been operated, the processor 23a determines NO in ACT32 and proceeds to ACT28. That is, the processor 23a executes electronic receipt processing.

Here, the computer mainly composed of the processor 23a receives a paper receipt by executing the process of ACT 32 if the target party is a user of the electronic receipt service and has not been set to receive a paper receipt. A receiving means for receiving an instruction input to that effect is configured. The computer controls the issuance of a paper receipt by the issuing means when receiving an instruction input to receive a paper receipt.

In the second embodiment having such a configuration, even a customer who has not applied to receive a paper receipt can instruct to receive a paper receipt when the non-printing of the receipt is notified. You can receive the receipt as a paper receipt. Therefore, it is possible to easily deal with a case where a user wants a paper receipt only at that time, for example, because he or she is shopping on behalf of a friend.

By executing the processing of ACT 31, the computer mainly including the processor 23a constitutes notification means for notifying when the user is an electronic receipt service user and has not been set to receive a paper receipt. Therefore, if the transaction target is a user of the electronic receipt service and the setting for receiving a paper receipt is not made, the transaction target can be informed that the paper receipt will not be issued. As a result, as described above, when a paper receipt is desired only at that time, the person to be traded does not forget to instruct to receive the paper receipt.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in part of the information processing of the processor 23a described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. Specifically, the processing after the processor 23a determines YES in ACT26 of FIG. 9 and the processing after the processor 23a determines NO in ACT32. Therefore, FIGS. 1 to 7 used in the second embodiment are also used as they are in the third embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the third embodiment corresponding to the main processing of the second embodiment described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the same reference numerals are given to the same processing as in FIG. 9, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, when the third flag F3 is "1", that is, when the processor 23a determines YES in ACT26, the processor 23a executes electronic receipt processing in ACT41. Since this electronic receipt processing is the same as the processing described in ACT 28 in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted here.

After completing the electronic receipt processing, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT27. The processor 23a examines the fourth flag F4 as ACT27. Then, when the fourth flag F4 is "1", the processor 23a proceeds to ACT29 and executes receipt printing processing.

When the fourth flag F4 is "1", the processor 23a advances to ACT31, notifies receipt non-printing, and then waits for a print command or non-printing command in ACT32. Here, when printing is instructed, the processor 23a proceeds to ACT 29 and executes receipt printing processing.

On the other hand, when non-printing is instructed, the processor 23a terminates this process because the electronic receipt process has already been completed.

Here, in the third embodiment, the first control means constituted by a computer mainly including the processor 23a controls the electronic receipt processing by the processing means when the transaction target is a user of the electronic receipt service. will be.

With such a configuration, when a user of the electronic receipt service applies to a member store to receive a paper receipt when registering as a member, a paper receipt will be sent for transactions at the member store. You will be able to receive not only receipts but also electronic receipts. Therefore, the customer can use the data of the electronic receipt as the data of the household account book, for example, while receiving the paper receipt.

As described above, according to some embodiments, it is possible to provide a transaction processing device that allows even a member of an electronic receipt service to receive a paper receipt for transactions at a specific store.

The identifier acquired by the acquiring means is not limited to the member ID of the individual customer who has registered as a member with the member store. For example, an identifier issued for each group such as family members may be used. Alternatively, it may be an identifier issued to an organization such as a corporation.

It should be noted that although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are provided 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 of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

1... Electronic receipt system 2 (2A, 2B)... Store system 3... Network 4... Communication terminal 11... Electronic receipt management server 12... Electronic receipt member server 13... Electronic receipt database 14... Electronic receipt member Database 21... Store member server 22... Communication server 23... POS terminal 23a... Processor 23b... Main memory 23c... Auxiliary storage device 23d... Clock 23e... Change dispenser interface 23f... Communication interface 23g... Keyboard 23h...Scanner 23i...Display 23j...Reader 23k...Printer 23l...System transmission line 24...Network 25...Store member database.

Claims (7)

creation means for creating receipt data recording information relating to transactions with a counterparty; issuing means for issuing a paper receipt printed with the receipt data;
a processing means for processing an electronic receipt obtained by digitizing the receipt;
confirmation means for confirming whether or not the target transaction party is set to receive a paper receipt if the target transaction party is a user of an electronic receipt service;
a first control means for controlling the processing of electronic receipts by the processing means when the transaction target party is a user of an electronic receipt service and is not set to receive the paper receipt;
controlling the issuance of a paper receipt by the issuing means when the transaction target is not a user of an electronic receipt service, or is a user of an electronic receipt service and is set to receive the paper receipt; 2 control means;
A transaction processing device comprising: Receiving means for receiving an instruction input to receive the paper receipt when the transaction target is a user of an electronic receipt service and the setting for receiving the paper receipt is not made;
further comprising
2. The transaction processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said second control means controls issuance of a paper receipt by said issuing means when said instruction input is received. Notification means for notifying when the target party is a user of an electronic receipt service and has not been set to receive a paper receipt;
3. The transaction processor of claim 2, further comprising: 4. The transaction processing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said first control means controls processing of electronic receipts by said processing means when said person to be traded is a user of an electronic receipt service. Device. a search means for searching a storage unit that stores a flag indicating whether or not to receive a paper receipt in association with an identifier that identifies a person to be traded;
further comprising
5. The confirming means confirms from the flag stored in association with the identifier whether or not the counterparty identified by the identifier is set to receive a paper receipt. Transaction processing device according to any one of the above. Acquisition means for acquiring an identifier that identifies the transaction target party;
6. The transaction processor of Claim 5, further comprising: the computer of the transaction processor;
creating means for creating receipt data recording information relating to transactions with a counterparty; issuing means for issuing a paper receipt printed with the receipt data;
processing means for processing an electronic receipt obtained by digitizing the receipt;
confirmation means for confirming whether or not the target transaction is set to receive a paper receipt if the target transaction is a user of an electronic receipt service;
a first control means for controlling processing of electronic receipts by said processing means when said transaction target party is a user of an electronic receipt service and has not been set to receive said paper receipt;
controlling the issuance of a paper receipt by the issuing means when the transaction target is not a user of an electronic receipt service, or is a user of an electronic receipt service and is set to receive the paper receipt; 2 control means,
A control program for functioning as