JP2023126941A - system - Google Patents

Abstract

To control a system to minimize an excess or a shortage of money.SOLUTION: An accounting system, which is provided with a plurality of sales data processors each equipped with a change machine for cash payment of articles and capable of depositing money withdrawn from one change machine into another change machine, includes issuing means for issuing one medium that records both code information for deposit and code information for output, and reading means for reading the code information recorded on the medium issued by the issuing means. The sales data processor is provided with the issuing means and the reading means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system.

If there is a shortage of coins stored in a change bill machine (also simply referred to as a change machine; see Patent Document 1) of a POS register, it will cause problems when withdrawing change.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-113532

However, when working with a system equipped with a change/ticket machine such as a conventional POS register or ticket vending machine, there is a risk that there will be an excess or shortage of money.

(1) In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an accounting system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of sales data processing devices each equipped with a change ticket machine that settles the price of products in cash. In an accounting system that can deposit money withdrawn from a change-bill machine into another change-bill machine, one medium is issued that records both code information for depositing and code information for outputting. An accounting system comprising an issuing means and a reading means for reading code information recorded on a medium issued by the issuing means, wherein the sales data processing device includes the issuing means and the reading means. .

According to the present invention, excess or shortage of money is less likely to occur.

1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an example of an external front view and a side view of a POS register 2 included in a POS system 1. FIG. 1 is an example of a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric circuit of a POS register 2 included in a POS system 1. FIG. This is an example of a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of code information printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. FIG. This is an example of a display screen.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes N POS registers 2-1, POS registers 2-2, ..., POS registers 2-N, and a store controller 3. are connected via a LAN (Local Area Network). Hereinafter, the POS register 2-1, POS register 2-2, .

The store controller 3 is a computer (for example, a server) that controls the POS system 1. The store controller 3 stores, for example, a product master. The product master is a file that stores (maintains) product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name, and selling price for each product. The store controller 3 is also referred to as a management device or a host device.

The POS register 2 is a device that mainly performs registration processing for registering products to be purchased, and accounting processing (also referred to as settlement processing or payment processing) for mainly paying for registered products. It is. That is, the POS register 2 is a device that has both the functions of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and the functions of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing.

FIG. 2 is an example of an external front view and a side view of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric circuit of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU (central processing unit) that controls the entire POS register 2, and is connected to each of the other components as shown. Details of the operation of the CPU 11 will be described later.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various information. The ROM 12 stores, for example, programs executed by the CPU 11. Reference numeral 13 is a RAM (Random Access Memory) that stores various information. The RAM 13 stores, for example, information read from the ROM 12 by the CPU 11 (eg, the above program), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like. Reference numeral 22 is a hard disk that stores various information. The hard disk 22 stores, for example, information acquired from the store controller 3 (eg, product master), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 14 indicates a store clerk display section (touch panel) that functions as a display section that displays information for the store clerk under the control of the CPU 11 and also functions as an operation section that receives input operations from the store clerk. Reference numeral 15 is an operation unit for inputting the completion of product registration, numerical data such as the deposit amount received from the customer at the time of checkout, and the like. Reference numeral 16 is a customer display section that displays information for customers under the control of the CPU 11.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 17 is an automatic change/bill machine that controls deposits and withdrawals from a cash drawer 30 (not shown in FIG. 3) in which coins (money) are stored. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17, in the examples shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the automatic change/bill machine 17 is built into the POS register 2; It may be connected to register 2. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17, there is no particular distinction between the automatic change/bill machine 17 built into the POS register 2 and the automatic change/bill machine 17 connected to the POS register 2. In some cases, both are also referred to as the automatic change/ticket machine 17 of the POS register 2. In addition, if there is no particular distinction between the POS register 2 that incorporates the automatic change and tag machine 17 and the POS register 2 to which the automatic change and tag machine 17 is connected, both of them have the automatic change and tag machine 17 built-in, etc. It is also called POS register 2.

The automatic change dispenser 17 is used when paying for registered products in cash at the POS register 2. The automatic change/bill machine 17 has a bill slot (not shown) for inserting money (banknotes), a coin slot (reference numeral 17b in FIG. 2) for inserting money (coins), and a coin slot (not shown) for inserting money (banknotes). A bill ejection port (not shown) for ejecting money, a coin ejection port (reference numeral 17a in FIG. 2) for ejecting money (coins), a counting unit (not shown) for counting coins to be inserted or ejected, and an input slot. Alternatively, it has a currency transport mechanism (not shown) between the discharge port and the cash drawer 30. Note that the bill slot and the coin slot are also referred to as deposit slots. The banknote outlet and the coin outlet are also referred to as change outlet. Note that the banknote input port and the banknote discharge port may be common, and the coin input port and the coin discharge port may be common.

The automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the money put into the change slot (for example, the money deposited at checkout, the money replenished at the time of replenishment), and stores it in the cash drawer 30. Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the coins to be dispensed (for example, coins given as change at the time of accounting or coins withdrawn at the time of replenishment), and discharges the counted coins from the change outlet.

Further, the automatic change/bill machine 17 manages the number of remaining coins (the number of coins stored) for each denomination under the control of the CPU 11 . Specifically, the automatic change/bill machine 17 manages the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (hereinafter referred to as change remaining information). For example, when inserting money, the automatic change/bill machine 17 updates (adds) information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination based on the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination, and when discharging money, the automatic change/bill machine 17 updates (adds) information regarding the number of coins remaining for each denomination based on the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination. Information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination is updated (subtracted) based on the number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn). Furthermore, when inserting and discharging coins, the automatic change/bill machine 17 records deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination, and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins dispensed for each denomination. Remember.

The latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (remaining change information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information are stored inside the automatic change/bill machine 17 (for example, in a storage area (non-volatile) provided in the automatic change/bill machine 17). )), or may be stored outside the automatic change/ticket machine 17 (for example, the hard disk 22).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 18 is a scanner unit that reads code information (barcode). The scanner section 18 supplies the read data to the CPU 11. For example, the scanner section 18 reads code information (eg, JAN code) attached to a product and supplies the data to the CPU 11. The scanner unit 18 also scans code information (for example, Code 128 , ITFcode) and supplies the data to the CPU 11. Although the scanner unit 18 is not shown in FIG. 2, the scanner unit 18 may be configured to be connected to the main body of the POS register 2 by wire and send read data to the main body of the device by wire, or it may be configured to transmit the read data to the main body of the device by wire. The device may be connected to the main body of the device by a device, and the read data may be transmitted to the main body of the device wirelessly.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 19 denotes a printing unit that issues printed matter under the control of the CPU 11. For example, after completing the transaction process, the printing unit 19 prints detailed information of the purchased product on a print medium and issues it as a receipt. In addition, when replenishing coins, the printing unit 19 prints code information and the like for dispensing a desired denomination and desired number of coins to the automatic change/bill machine 17 on a print medium and issues the same as a dispensing slip. Alternatively, code information for depositing a desired denomination and desired number of coins into the automatic change/bill machine 17 is printed on a print medium and issued as a deposit slip.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 is a communication unit that communicates with the outside via a LAN under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the communication unit 20 receives a product master from the store controller 3 as appropriate. Further, the communication unit 20 transmits transaction information to the store controller 3 after completing the accounting process.

The communication unit 20 also sends information (hereinafter referred to as "change") that notifies that the number of coins (change) in the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 (own device) is close to zero (that is, the change is near-end). , change near-end information) is sent to other POS registers 2 (other devices).

Further, the communication unit 20 transmits a command to request the remaining change information of the automatic change and tag machine 17 (hereinafter referred to as a change remaining information request) to the other POS registers 2 . Further, in response to a request for remaining change information from another POS register 2, the communication unit 20 transmits remaining change information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 to the other POS register 2 that made the request.

Note that the POS register 2 includes a communication section (not shown) that communicates with the outside through short-range wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication) in addition to the communication section 20 that communicates with the outside via the LAN.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 represents an imaging unit (camera) that takes images under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the image capturing unit 21 captures images of a store clerk operating the POS register 2 and a customer registering a product or making a payment using the POS register 2. The imaging unit 21 also reads code information (for example, a two-dimensional barcode, for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) printed (recorded) on the withdrawal slip or deposit slip, and supplies the data to the CPU 11. Good too. Although the imaging unit 21 is not shown in FIG. 2, the imaging unit 21 may be configured to be connected to the device main body of the POS register 2 by wire and transmit the captured image to the device main body by wire, or it may be configured to transmit the captured image to the device main body by wire. It may be configured such that it is connected to the device main body and the captured image is wirelessly transmitted to the device main body.

The operation of the CPU 11 of the POS register 2 will be explained below. The CPU 11 executes registration processing and accounting processing in accordance with the operations of the store clerk. For example, when a store clerk reads a product code affixed to a product using the scanner section 18 or operates a preset button displayed on the store clerk display section 14, the CPU 11 registers the product that the customer is purchasing. . Subsequently, when the clerk presses a predetermined key (eg, close key, end key) on the operation section 15, the CPU 11 displays the total amount, etc. on the clerk display section 14 and the customer display section 16.

Subsequently, when the clerk inserts the deposit from the customer into the deposit slot and presses a predetermined key (for example, checkout key) on the operation unit 15, the CPU 11 inputs the deposit into the automatic change and tag machine 17. count the collected coins. The automatic change/bill machine 17 counts the coins inserted for each denomination. The CPU 11 obtains the counting result (inserted amount) from the automatic change/bill machine 17 and compares the total amount of the registered products with the inserted amount.

When the total price of the registered products and the input amount match, the CPU 11 displays the input amount on the store clerk display section 14 and the customer display section 16. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to store the inserted coins. After storing the inserted coins, the automatic change/bill machine 17 stores the latest information about the number of coins remaining for each denomination, which is stored in the storage area (or hard disk 22), based on the number of coins inserted for each denomination. (Remaining change information) is updated. Further, the automatic change/ticket machine 17 stores deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination. Note that the automatic change/bill machine 17 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit was made through registration processing and accounting processing. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt on which the store name, date and time, operator name, purchased product name, input amount, etc. are printed. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, etc. to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20. Note that the CPU 11 may display a message indicating that there is no change (for example, change is "0 yen"), or may issue a receipt on which a message indicating that there is no change is printed.

When the amount of money put in is greater than the total amount of registered products, the CPU 11 calculates the amount of change and displays the amount of money put in and the amount of change on the display section 14 for clerks and the display section 16 for customers. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to store the inserted coins and discharge the change. The automatic change/bill machine 17 stores the inserted coins, counts the coins to be discharged for each denomination, and discharges them as change from the change discharge port. After discharging change, the automatic change/bill machine 17 generates the latest information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination, which is stored in the storage area (or hard disk 22), based on the number of coins inserted and the number of coins released for each denomination. (Remaining change information) is updated. The automatic change/ticket machine 17 also stores deposit history information including information such as the number of coins inserted for each denomination, and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins dispensed for each denomination. Note that the automatic change/bill machine 17 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit was made through registration processing and accounting processing. Further, the automatic change/ticket machine 17 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to registration processing and accounting processing. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt on which the store name, date and time, operator name, purchased product name, input amount, change amount, etc. are printed. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, etc. to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20.

If the amount invested is less than the total amount of the registered products, the CPU 11 displays a message that the deposit from the customer is insufficient. When the clerk inserts the additional deposit into the deposit slot and presses a predetermined key (for example, checkout key) on the operation unit 15, the CPU 11 inputs the additional deposit into the automatic change tag machine 17 in the same manner as described above. count the collected coins.

Further, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the change is near end. In other words, although the POS register 2 has the automatic change/ticket machine 17 built-in as described above, the POS register 2 determines whether or not the automatic change/ticket machine 17 built in the POS register 2 is near-end for change. The CPU 11 of register 2 makes the determination. For example, the CPU 11 refers to information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination, and determines that change is near-end when the remaining number is less than a reference number (a reference number for determining change near-end). Note that the reference number for determining near-end change may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number for determining near-end change may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2. When the change is near-end, the CPU 11 controls the change near-end information to be transmitted to other POS registers 2 .

More specifically, the CPU 11 may control the CPU 11 to transmit near-end change information including information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change, or information on the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination that is near-end change. It may also be controlled to transmit change near-end information. In the case of transmitting change near-end information including information on the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination that is near-end change, a sufficient number of coins (sufficient number of coins) is set in advance for each denomination, and for each denomination that is near-end change. , the difference between the sufficient number of coins and the current number may be calculated as the required replenishment number, and may be included in the change near-end information transmitted to another device. Note that the change near-end information may be transmitted to all other devices existing in the POS system 1, or to one or more preset other devices.

In addition, when the CPU 11 receives change near-end information from another POS register 2 via the communication unit 20, the CPU 11 displays warning information for the clerk to the effect that there is another POS register 2 with change near-end. section 14.

In addition, when the other POS register 2 has change near-end (specifically, when change near-end information is received from another POS register 2), the CPU 11 controls the other POS register 2 that has change near-end. Control is performed to print and issue a withdrawal slip used when withdrawing money from another POS register 2 other than the other POS register 2 serving as the change near end in order to replenish money.

Specifically, when the CPU 11 receives the change near-end information, the CPU 11 stores the change remaining information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 and other POS registers other than the other POS register 2 that is the change near-end. One or more POS registers 2 capable of dispensing the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination that is near-end for change are selected based on the remaining change information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of No. 2.

In addition, the CPU 11 sends a change remaining information request to each of the other POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 that is near-end for change, and sends a change remaining information request to each of the POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 that is near-end for change. The remaining change information is received from each of the registers 2. In other words, when the CPU 11 receives a change remaining information request from another POS register 2, it acquires the change remaining information of the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 and sends the change information as a response to the change remaining information request. , to the other POS register 2 of the request source.

Hereinafter, a method for selecting one or more POS registers 2 will be explained using a specific example. As a specific example, it is assumed that the POS register 2-2 can withdraw up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-3 can withdraw up to 8 thousand yen bills and up to 15 5000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can withdraw up to three thousand yen bills and up to ten five thousand yen bills. The number of coins that can be withdrawn is calculated from the current number of remaining coins and a reference number (a reference number for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn; also referred to as a reference number of remaining coins). The standard number of coins for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn (remaining standard number of coins) may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number of coins (remaining reference number of coins) for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near-end information (10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills need to be replenished) from POS register 2-1 (other device), the minimum The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 in order to select the maximum number of POS registers 2 (select the POS registers 2 such that the number of POS registers is the minimum). In this case, 10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills are withdrawn from one POS register 2-2.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can discharge the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, if POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near-end information (10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills need to be replenished) from POS register 2-1 (other device), each The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 in order to select the device that has the most margin for the number of denominations that can be discharged. In this case, 10,000 yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-2, and 5,000 yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-3.

After selecting a POS register 2 that can withdraw money, the CPU 11 causes the selected POS register 2 to read the withdrawal slip (if two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the CPU 11 causes each selected POS register 2 to read it). control to print and issue each withdrawal slip). On the withdrawal slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip is printed in a visible manner (readable regardless of the machine) (for example, printed in text), and the number of coins to be released for each denomination is printed. Print code information that encodes (number of coins withdrawn) etc. Further, the CPU 11 may control to print and issue other slips (for example, a replenishment register information receipt to be described later) together with the withdrawal slip.

When the scanner unit 18 (or the imaging unit 21) reads the disbursement slip (that is, when the code information printed on the disbursement slip is read), the CPU 11 executes the system based on the coded device number. , it is determined whether the read withdrawal slip is intended for the own device. When the read withdrawal slip is for the device itself, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change and tag machine 17 to withdraw money based on the number of dispensed coins for each denomination encoded in the withdrawal slip. Execute the process. Further, the CPU 11 stores withdrawal history information including the number of coins released for each denomination and information indicating that the withdrawal is based on a withdrawal slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change (withdrawal for replenishing another device).

Further, after executing the withdrawal process, the CPU 11 controls to print and issue a deposit slip to be read by another POS register 2 that is near the change. On the deposit slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the deposit slip is printed in a visible manner (can be read regardless of the machine), as well as a code that encodes the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination. Print information. In addition, since the money released (withdrawn) at the POS register 2 is deposited (deposited) into another POS register 2, the money for each denomination released (withdrawn) at the POS register 2 is The number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn) and the number of coins inserted (number of coins deposited) for each denomination coded in the deposit slip match.

When the scanner unit 18 (or the imaging unit 21) reads the deposit slip (that is, when the code information printed on the deposit slip is read), the CPU 11 reads the code based on the encoded device number. It is determined whether the received deposit slip is for the own device. When the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself, the CPU 11 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot. After inserting banknotes, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the inserted denomination and number of bills match the number of inserted bills for each denomination coded in the deposit slip. When the coins match, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change/bill machine 17 to execute a deposit process (accommodates (deposit) the inserted coins). Further, the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including the number of coins inserted for each denomination and information indicating that the deposit was made using a deposit slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit is due to near-end change (deposit of money withdrawn from another device to eliminate near-end change).

FIG. 4 is an example of a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. After selecting a POS register 2 that can withdraw money, the POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip (change withdrawal slip) as shown in FIG. 4(a). The change withdrawal slip shown in FIG. ID, name) etc. are printed on it.

In addition, a two-dimensional barcode (for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) is printed on the change withdrawal slip shown in FIG. 4(a).The two-dimensional barcode includes the device number and denomination of the target device. The number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn) each time is coded and stored.The two-dimensional barcode indicates whether the slip is a change withdrawal slip (withdrawal slip) or a change deposit slip (deposit slip). The information identifying whether it is a change withdrawal slip or a change deposit slip may be included in the withdrawal history information or deposit history information. It is used as a reference when remembering that the change has been deposited or that the deposit was made using a deposit slip.In addition, the two-dimensional barcode indicates that the change withdrawal slip (withdrawal slip) was issued due to change near-end. Information identifying whether the change withdrawal slip was issued due to near-full change (described later) may be included.Whether the change withdrawal slip was issued due to near-end change (described later). The information identifying whether the withdrawal was issued due to near-full change is when the withdrawal history information records that the withdrawal is due to near-end change or that the withdrawal is due to near-full change. Referenced by etc.

Note that the POS register 2 may print and issue a change dispensing slip as shown in FIG. 4(c) instead of the change dispensing slip as shown in FIG. 4(a). The change withdrawal slip shown in Figure 4(c) contains the device number of the target device and the two-dimensional barcode that encodes the device number of the target device and the number of coins released for each denomination (number of coins withdrawn). Code 128 is printed, which encodes the number of coins released (number of coins withdrawn) for each denomination.

After executing the withdrawal process, the POS register 2 prints and issues a deposit slip (change deposit slip) as shown in FIG. 4(b). The change deposit slip shown in FIG. 4(b) is printed with characters such as the date of issue, the device number of the target device (POS register 2 that reads the deposit slip and deposits money), and operator information. .

Furthermore, a two-dimensional barcode is printed on the change deposit slip shown in FIG. 4(b). The two-dimensional barcode encodes and stores the device number of the target device, the number of deposited coins for each denomination (the number of deposited coins), and the like. The two-dimensional barcode may include information that identifies whether the slip is a change withdrawal slip (withdrawal slip) or a change deposit slip (deposit slip). Information identifying whether it is a change withdrawal slip or a change deposit slip is used when storing the fact that a withdrawal is made using a withdrawal slip or that a deposit is made using a deposit slip in the withdrawal history information or deposit history information. Referenced by etc. The two-dimensional barcode also identifies whether the change deposit slip (deposit slip) was issued due to near-end change or near-full change (described later). It may also contain information. Information identifying whether the change deposit slip was issued due to change near-end or change near-full is included in the deposit history information, indicating that the change is a deposit due to change near-end. It is referred to when storing the fact that the deposit is due to near full change or change.

Note that the POS register 2 may print and issue a change deposit slip as shown in FIG. 4(d) instead of the change deposit slip as shown in FIG. 4(b). The change deposit slip shown in Figure 4(d) contains the device number of the target device and the denomination, instead of a two-dimensional barcode that encodes the device number of the target device and the number of coins inserted (number of deposited coins) for each denomination. Code 128 is printed, which encodes the number of coins inserted (number of coins deposited), etc.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of code information printed on the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip. Specifically, FIG. 5 shows an example of information encoded in Code 128 in a mode in which Code 128 is printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. In FIG. 5, the first "F" is the processing classification of withdrawal or deposit (deposit/withdrawal flag that identifies whether it is a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip). “NNNNNN” is device identification information (device number of the target device) that identifies the device from which money is withdrawn or deposited. “MMMMMM” is operator identification information (employee ID) that identifies the operator. "AAA" is the number of 5,000 yen bills. "BBB" is the number of thousand yen bills. "CCC" is the number of 500 yen coins. "DDD" is the number of 100 yen coins. "EEE" is the number of fifty yen coins. "FFF" is the number of ten yen coins. "GGG" is the number of five-yen coins. "HHH" is the number of one yen coins. "c/d" is a check digit.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. Specifically, an example of the operation of a plurality of POS registers 2 regarding replenishment of change is shown. In the explanation of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, it is assumed that the number of POS registers 2 provided in the POS system 1 is four (POS register 2-1 to POS register 2-4). Assume that 1 has become a monetary near-end. The leftmost side of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 (same as FIG. 7) is the operation of POS register 2-1, the second from the left is the operation of POS register 2-2, the third from the left is the operation of POS register 2-3, The rightmost side shows the operation of POS registers 2-4. The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S500: The POS register 2-1 recognizes the near-end change of its own device. Step S501: The POS register 2-1 transmits change near-end information to the POS register 2-2. The POS register 2-1 may transmit near-end change information including information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change to another device, or send near-end change information that includes information on the number of coins to be replenished for each denomination that is near-end change. Information may also be sent to other devices. It is assumed that the destination of change near-end information from the POS register 2-1 is set in advance to be the POS register 2-2.

Step S502: The POS register 2-2 receives change near-end information from the POS register 2-1.
Step S503: The POS register 2-2 displays warning information to the effect that a change near-end device is present on the clerk display section 14. The warning display may be an icon display, a pop-up text display, or the like. The POS register 2-2 proceeds to step S504 when a predetermined button (for example, "obtain change information" button) is pressed.
Step S504: The POS register 2-2 acquires the remaining change information of its own device (the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination).
Step S505: The POS register 2-2 stores change remaining information in each of the other devices (POS register 2-3 and POS register 2-4) other than the other device (POS register 2-1) that is near-end for change. Submit your request.

Step S506: The POS register 2-3 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S507: The POS register 2-3 acquires the remaining change information of its own device.
Step S508: The POS register 2-3 transmits the remaining change information of its own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S509: The POS register 2-4 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S510: The POS register 2-4 acquires the remaining change information of its own device.
Step S511: The POS register 2-4 transmits the remaining change information of its own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S512: The POS register 2-2 receives the remaining change information from the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.
Step S513: The POS register 2-2 prepares to issue a withdrawal slip. Specifically, the POS register 2-2 executes steps S106 to S110 (not shown).

Step S106: Display information on the device that stores more than the standard number of coins remaining (the standard number for calculating the number of coins that can be withdrawn; that is, the standard number that must be left) for the denomination of near-end change. 14. That is, the remaining change information of each of the other devices received in step S512 is compared with a preset standard number of remaining coins, and for each denomination that has near-end change, it is stored in excess of the standard number of coins remaining. Display information about the device that is currently installed. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the information of the above device may be printed out.
Step S107: Obtain the number of coins to be replenished for each denomination in the near-end change device. For example, if the near-end change information received in step S502 includes information on the number of replenishment coins for each denomination that is near-end change, the number of replenishment coins required is acquired from the near-end change information. If the near-end change information received in step S502 includes information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is near-end change, the difference between the preset sufficient number of coins and the current number for each denomination that is near-end change is calculated. Calculate the number of coins that need to be replenished, and obtain the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination.
Step S108: Display the number of coins required for replenishment for each denomination acquired in step S107. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the number of replenishment sheets for each denomination described above may be printed out.
Step S109: Select one or more devices (POS register 2) that can withdraw the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination. For example, based on the remaining change information of the own device acquired in step S504 and the remaining change information of another device received in step S512, the minimum number of coins that can be withdrawn for each denomination and the number of coins that need to be replenished is (Select POS register 2 so that the number of devices is the minimum). Instead of selecting the minimum number of devices capable of dispensing the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination, a device that can dispense the maximum number of coins for each denomination may be selected.
Step S110: Display the selection result selected in step S109 on the clerk display section 14. For example, the device number of the selected device and the number of coins of each denomination scheduled to be withdrawn in each device are displayed. Note that instead of or in addition to the display output, the selection results may be printed out. In step S109, the POS register 2-2 uses the POS register 2-2 (its own device) and the POS register 2-2 as devices that can withdraw the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination to be replenished in the POS register 2-1. Assume that register 2-3 is selected.

Step S514: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the device selected as a device capable of withdrawal. That is, the POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-2 (own device) and a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-3.

Step S520: The POS register 2-2 reads the withdrawal slip. The POS register 2-2 determines whether the read withdrawal slip is intended for its own device based on the device number encoded in the withdrawal slip, and processes the read withdrawal slip. If the slip is for the own device, the process advances to step S521; otherwise, the process ends.
Step S521: The POS register 2-2 releases (withdraws) coins based on the number of coins to be released (number of withdrawals) for each denomination coded in the read withdrawal slip intended for the own device.
Step S522: The POS register 2-2 stores withdrawal history information. For example, the POS register 2-2 contains, as withdrawal history information, the date and time, device number, the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, operator information (employee information), and the number of coins released for each denomination (number of coins withdrawn). etc. to remember. Note that as the withdrawal history information, information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is based on the withdrawal slip.
Step S523: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S524: The POS register 2-3 reads the withdrawal slip. The POS register 2-3 determines whether the read withdrawal slip is intended for its own device based on the device number coded in the withdrawal slip, and processes the read withdrawal slip. If the slip is for the own device, the process advances to step S525; otherwise, the process ends.
Step S525: The POS register 2-3 releases (withdraws) coins based on the number of coins to be released (number of withdrawals) for each denomination coded in the read withdrawal slip intended for the own device. Step S526: The POS register 2-3 stores withdrawal history information. For example, the POS register 2-3 contains, as withdrawal history information, the date and time, device number, the fact that the withdrawal is based on a withdrawal slip, operator information (employee information), and the number of coins released for each denomination (number of coins withdrawn). etc. to remember. Note that as the withdrawal history information, information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is based on the withdrawal slip.
Step S527: The POS register 2-3 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S528: The POS register 2-1 reads the deposit slip. The POS register 2-1 determines whether the read deposit slip is for its own device based on the device number encoded in the deposit slip, and determines whether the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself. If the target is a device, the process advances to step S529; otherwise, the process ends. That is, the POS register 2-1 reads either the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-2 in step S523 or the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-3 in step S527.
Step S529: The POS register 2-1 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot.
Step S530: The POS register 2-1 determines whether the deposited denomination and number of coins match the read deposit slip. If they match, the process advances to step S531; if they do not match, the process advances to step S533.
Step S531: The POS register 2-1 stores (deposit) the inserted coins.
Step S532: The POS register 2-1 stores deposit history information. For example, the POS register 2-1 stores the date and time, device number, the fact that the deposit was made using a deposit slip, operator information (employee information), and the number of coins inserted for each denomination (number of deposited coins) as deposit history information. . Note that as the deposit history information, information indicating that the deposit was due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the deposit was made using the deposit slip.
Step S533: The POS register 2-1 outputs a message to the effect that the amounts do not match (for example, displays a pop-up screen on the clerk display section 14). That is, the POS register 2-1 notifies that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals. Thereafter, the POS register 2-1 determines whether there is an operation to continue the process (for example, pressing of an "OK" button). If there is an operation to continue the process, steps S531 and subsequent steps described above are executed, and if there is no operation to continue the process, the process advances to step S534.
Step S534: Eject (refund) the money inserted in step S529. The flowchart shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 then ends. Note that if there are still deposit slips that have not been read, the process returns to step S528.

In addition, in step S533, the POS register 2-1 detects discrepancies in deposits and withdrawals by outputting audio (for example, alarm sound, synthesized voice), lighting from a sign pole (described later), etc. instead of or in addition to the screen display. You may notify that this has occurred, or you may notify (send) warning information to the store controller 3, a mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, another POS register 2, etc.

Also, if the amount did not match but the process was continued and the inserted bill was stored, the fact that the amount did not match but the process was continued and the inserted bill was stored is stored as deposit history information. Good too. As the deposit history information, it may be stored that although there was a mismatch in the amount at the near-end replenishment of change, the process was continued and the inserted banknotes were stored. In addition, if the inserted banknotes are ejected due to a mismatch in amount, information to the effect that the inserted banknotes were ejected due to a mismatch in amount may be recorded as history information, or when replenishing near-end change, the inserted banknotes may be ejected due to a mismatch in the amount. Information to the effect that it has been discharged may be left as history information.

FIG. 8 is an example of a display screen. In the explanation of FIG. 8, the POS system 1 includes POS register 2-1 (device number "1"), POS register 2-2 (device number "2"), and POS register 2-3 (device number "2"). 3") and a POS register 2-4 (device number "4"), and 30 1,000 yen bills are released from the 1st POS register 2-1 by operation of the employee with employee number "123". It is assumed that 25 1,000 yen bills are inserted into POS register 2-3 at number 3.

The store controller 3 refers to the withdrawal history information and the deposit history information, and displays the status of deposits and withdrawals for change replenishment in the automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2. For example, when a predetermined button (e.g., "check change replenishment/withdrawal status" button) is pressed, the store controller 3 sends change and change from each POS register 2 existing in the POS system 1 to each automatic change/ticket machine 17. (In other words, all the automatic change/bill machines 17) acquire (receive) the withdrawal history information and deposit history information, and as shown in FIG. B), deposit/withdrawal status of No. 1 POS register 2-1 (“C” in the diagram), deposit/withdrawal status of No. 2 POS register 2-2 (“D” in the diagram), No. 3 POS register 2 -3 deposit/withdrawal status ("E" in the figure) and change replenishment deposit/withdrawal status confirmation including the deposit/withdrawal status of OS register 2-4 ("F" in the figure) is displayed.

Specifically, the store controller 3 calculates the number of coins inserted for each denomination included in the deposit history information obtained from the No. 1 POS register 2-1, based on the deposit/withdrawal status of the POS register 2-1 ("C" in the figure). ), and the number of issued coins for each denomination included in the withdrawal history information obtained from the No. 1 POS register 2-1 is displayed in the withdrawal column of the relevant deposit/withdrawal status. Further, the store controller 3 displays the withdrawal history information and the employee information included in the deposit history information in the column of the employee of the deposit/withdrawal status. Note that the store controller 3 similarly displays the second POS register 2-2, the third POS register 2-3, and the fourth POS register 2-4.

Furthermore, the store controller 3 offsets the number of coins released for each denomination included in the withdrawal history information and the number of coins inserted for each denomination included in the deposit history information for each denomination. Specifically, the store controller 3 offsets the number of coins released and the number of coins inserted for each denomination with respect to withdrawal history information and deposit history information that have the same employee information. The store controller 3 displays the offset results, for example, as a message.

According to the example in Figure 8, the store clerk reports that "Mr. ○○○" with employee number "123" has withdrawn (discharged) 30 1,000 yen bills from POS register 2-1. The information indicates that 25 thousand yen bills were deposited (inserted) into POS register 2-3, and a minus 5,000 yen error (shortage of 5,000 yen) occurred at POS register 2-3. It is possible to understand that there are In the example shown in Figure 8, the number of coins withdrawn for each denomination and the number of coins deposited for each denomination do not match (the withdrawal history information and the deposit history information are offset for each denomination, and the offset result is zero). 8), it is notified that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals ("B" in the diagram in FIG. 8).

As described above, in the POS system 1, when the automatic change/bill machine 17 of a certain POS register 2 reaches the near-end of change, the desired denomination and number of coins to be replenished to eliminate the near-end of change are sent to another bank. The automatic change/bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 is made to withdraw money, and the automatic change/bill machine 17 at the change near-end is deposited. In addition, in the POS system 1, as explained in steps S530 and S533, the denomination and number of coins on the deposit slip (i.e., withdrawal information at the time of withdrawal) and the denomination and number of coins at the time of deposit (i.e., It is determined whether or not the deposit information (deposit information at the time of deposit) matches, and if they do not match, it is notified that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals.

That is, in the POS system 1, if the money withdrawn from the withdrawal slip does not match the deposit information about the deposit from the deposit slip, that is, the withdrawal information about the withdrawal from the withdrawal slip read by a certain POS register 2 ( The number of coins for each denomination released from the POS register 2 that read the withdrawal slip) and the deposit information of the deposit slip issued after the withdrawal at the POS register 2 that read the withdrawal slip (the number of coins for each denomination released from the POS register 2 that read the withdrawal slip) If the number of coins of each denomination inserted into the read POS register 2 does not match, it is notified that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals. In other words, it is determined whether the number of coins for each denomination (money type) based on the deposit information and the number of coins for each denomination (money type) actually deposited are inconsistent, and if they are inconsistent, the , notifying you that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals.

Note that instead of comparing the number of coins for each denomination (money type), the total amount (total amount) may be compared. In other words, since the total amount at the time of withdrawal and deposit is calculated from the number of coins for each denomination (money type), the POS register 2 checks whether the total amount based on the deposit information and the total amount actually deposited do not match. If there is a mismatch, a notification may be made to the effect that there is a mismatch between deposits and withdrawals.

As described above, in the POS system 1, it is possible to immediately (for example, during business hours) easily grasp the surplus or deficiency of money. In addition, in the POS system 1, if the withdrawal history information (i.e., the withdrawal information at the time of withdrawal) and the deposit history information (i.e., the deposit information at the time of deposit) do not match, the deposit/withdrawal situation is considered to be incorrect. The fact that a shortage has occurred is displayed in detail as shown in FIG. Therefore, the cause of the surplus or shortage of money can be easily confirmed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the store controller 3 displays the status of change replenishment deposits and withdrawals in all the automatic change and tag machines 17, but the store controller 3 displays the change replenishment and withdrawal status in all the automatic change and tag machines 17. The status of replenishment deposits and withdrawals may also be displayed. For example, by using the operator ID included in the input history information (or output history information) as a search condition, the status of deposits and withdrawals of change replenishment in the automatic change/bill machine 17 where a specific operator has deposited and withdrawn money may be displayed. You can also do this.

Further, instead of or in addition to the store controller 3, the POS register 2 may display the status of deposits and withdrawals for replenishment of change in the automatic change/bill machine 17. For example, the POS register 2 may display the status of deposits and withdrawals for change replenishment in the automatic change and tag machine 17 of its own device, or may display the withdrawal history information and deposits of the automatic change and tag machine 17 of other devices. History information may be acquired and the status of deposits and withdrawals for change replenishment in the automatic change/ticket machine 17 of another device may be displayed.

Furthermore, instead of or in addition to displaying the display, the store controller 3 (or POS register 2) may print out the status of deposits and withdrawals of change replenishment in the automatic change/bill machine 17.

Further, in the above embodiment, although the slips (withdrawal slips, deposit slips) that are read by the POS register 2 are issued, in addition to the slips that are actually read by the POS register 2, there are also slips that are not actually read by the POS register 2. (a slip corresponding to a copy or report) may be printed and issued. For example, as a withdrawal slip, a withdrawal instruction receipt may be printed and issued to be read by the POS register 2 that withdraws money, and a replenishment cash register information receipt may be issued on which contents related to the withdrawal instruction receipt are printed. Note that the withdrawal instruction receipt and the replenishment cash register information receipt may be issued together in a state where they can be easily or skillfully separated from each other (for example, perforated or half-cut). .

When two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 may print and issue sets of the above-mentioned withdrawal instruction receipt and replenishment register information receipt for the number of POS registers 2. For example, if three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 will have three sets of withdrawal instruction receipts and replenishment register information receipts (i.e., three withdrawal instruction receipts and three replenishment register information receipts). ) to print and issue. In addition, when two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 sends a withdrawal instruction receipt for the number of units and a replenishment register information receipt that summarizes information for the number of units, instead of the above. May be printed and published. For example, if three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 may print and issue three withdrawal instruction receipts and one replenishment register information receipt.

Note that, when issuing a deposit instruction receipt as a deposit slip, the POS register 2 may issue a slip that is not actually read by the POS register 2.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when two or more POS registers 2 are selected as the POS registers 2 that can be used for withdrawal, printing and issuing a respective withdrawal slip to be read by each selected POS register 2 is performed. As described above, one payment slip may be printed and issued to be commonly read by a plurality of selected POS registers 2. In addition, on one common withdrawal slip that is commonly read by multiple POS registers 2, multiple barcodes (individual barcodes) that are read by each POS register 2 may be printed, or multiple barcodes (individual barcodes) that are read by each POS register 2 may be printed. One barcode (common barcode) that is commonly read by the POS registers 2 may be printed. Note that the above-mentioned common barcode may be coded such that the number of coins to be withdrawn for each denomination at each POS register 2 is separated, for example, for each POS register 2. In addition, in a mode in which a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) is issued together with another slip (replenishment cash register information receipt), when issuing one common withdrawal slip that can be commonly read by multiple POS registers 2, It is preferable to print and issue one replenishment register information receipt that summarizes the information of the plurality of POS registers 2.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the withdrawal slip with information related to withdrawal printed and the deposit slip printed with information related to deposit are issued as separate slips, but the information related to withdrawal and the information related to deposit are published as separate slips. It is also possible to issue a slip printed by the bank (that is, a common slip for deposits and withdrawals that can be read by both the money withdrawal (discharge) side and the money input (input) side).

Further, in the above embodiment, the POS register 2 prints and issues the slips (withdrawal slips, deposit slips), but the store controller 3 may print and issue them instead of the POS register 2. Regarding the withdrawal slip, for example, the store controller 3 may transmit the change near-end information to the store controller 3, and upon receiving the change near-end information, issue the withdrawal slip. However, since the store controller 3 normally does not have the automatic change/ticket machine 17 built-in, it is not necessary to consider the remaining change information of the own device. Regarding the deposit slip, for example, after storing the withdrawal history information, the POS register 2 sends a print instruction for the deposit slip to the store controller 3, and the store controller 3 that receives the print instruction prints and issues the deposit slip. Good too.

Further, in the above embodiment, the latest information regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination (remaining change information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information are stored inside each automatic change/bill machine 17 or in each automatic change/bill machine 17. Although the above information is stored in the hard disk 22 of the POS register 2 in which the tag machine 17 is built-in, the store controller 3 may also store the above information. For example, when inserting and discharging money, the store controller 3 receives information such as the number of coins inserted and the number of coins discharged for each denomination from the POS register 2, and the remaining change information in the automatic change and tag machine 17 of each POS register 2, Deposit history information and withdrawal history information may be stored.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the POS register 2 withdraws (discharges) money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the own device, and if the read deposit slip is intended for the own device. If the number of input coins matches the deposit slip, the input coins are deposited (accommodated), but deposits and withdrawals may also be managed based on information regarding the operating employee. For example, when depositing or withdrawing money, the employee ID is read from the clerk's belongings (e.g. employee card) and compared with the employee ID read from the slip to determine whether they match. may be controlled so that deposits and withdrawals are not possible. Note that the scanner unit 18 and the imaging unit 21 may read the employee ID from a portable object, or if the portable object is an employee card equipped with an IC tag or the like, the employee ID can be read using RFID. You may read it. If the employee IDs do not match, warning information (that the employee IDs do not match in the deposit/withdrawal operation) is sent to the store controller 3, the mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, other POS registers 2, etc. It may be notified (transmitted). Note that the same applies to the reserve fund management device described later.

In addition, if the image capturing unit 21 captures an image of the deposit/withdrawal operation and the employee ID does not match, the employee ID in the deposit/withdrawal operation is The captured image and warning information indicating that the images do not match may be saved. Note that even when the employee IDs match, the captured image may be stored as history information. Alternatively, imaging may be started when an employee ID mismatch occurs during a deposit/withdrawal operation. In either case, the captured image, warning information, and slip code information when a discrepancy occurs are stored, making it possible to accurately and easily conduct a follow-up investigation at a later date. For example, during a follow-up investigation, if the voucher to be investigated is known, the code information of the voucher can be read, the read code information can be used as a search condition, and the desired deposit/withdrawal operation can be searched from the history information. You can also do it. Further, as the status of deposits and withdrawals, a daily report, weekly report, monthly report, etc. related to change replenishment work may be output for each employee.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the printed slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip) has the device number of the device that reads the slip printed in a visible manner (readable regardless of the machine). If you look at the slip, you can tell which device is reading the slip (in other words, which device should you take the slip to), but you can use a sign pole with a light-emitting tip to attach it to each POS register 2. It may also be possible to connect the device to a sign pole and notify the store clerk of the corresponding device by emitting light from the sign pole. Alternatively, even before the slip is issued, the sign pole may emit light to notify the store clerk that the change is near-end.

For example, the POS register 2 may cause the sign pole to emit red light when the change is near end. Furthermore, the POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information may cause the sign pole to emit light in blue. In addition, when a certain POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip, one or more POS registers 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip (that is, the POS register 2 selected as the POS register 2 from which money is withdrawn) Alternatively, the sign pole may be made to emit yellow light. Note that if another POS register 2 is selected as the POS register 2 for withdrawing money, the POS register 2 that prints out the withdrawal slip is a POS register that withdraws money to the selected other POS register 2. By transmitting the information indicating that it has been selected as 2, the POS register 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip determines that the own device is the POS register 2 indicated on the withdrawal slip, and lights up the sign pole. You can do it like this.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, money for replenishing other POS registers 2 is procured (withdrawn) from one or more other POS registers 2, but all or part of the money for replenishment is may be procured from a source other than the POS register 2 (for example, all or part of the money for replenishment may be procured in advance at an office or the like). Specifically, the POS system 1 may be configured to allow settings regarding the source of money to be replenished. For example, "Procurement source designation" that specifies either that the procurement will be made from reserves (offices, etc.) ("office all at once") or that the procurement will be made from one or more POS registers 2 ("in-store distribution"). ” column may be provided. In addition, if "distributed within the store" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column, procurement will be made from one or more POS registers 2, but in cases where procurement must be made from more than a predetermined number of POS registers 2. (If the number of POS registers 2 selected as devices for withdrawal is more than a predetermined number), all the coins to be replenished will be transferred to the reserve ( It is also possible to procure it from a company (office, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the coins stored in all the automatic change and tag machines 17 provided in the POS system 1 (the coins stored in all the automatic change and tag machines 17 of all the POS registers 2 in the POS system 1 as a whole) Even if the user uses the same amount of money (such as currency), it may not be possible to replenish the automatic change/ticket machine 17 of the POS register 2 that caused the near-end change. When this situation occurs, regardless of whether the above-mentioned "supplier designation" field is provided (i.e. whether the field itself exists or not), or whether the "supplier designation" field is Irrespective of the specified contents if provided, all or part of the money to be refilled may be stored in a place other than POS register 2 (for example, all or part of the money to be refilled must be prepared in advance at an office, etc.) Procured from For example, all of the money for replenishment may be procured from a reserve fund (office, etc.), or the reserve fund may be used to cover the amount that is insufficient to withdraw money from all POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2). It may also be procured from. Further, when the above-mentioned "supplier designation" column is provided and the above-mentioned situation occurs, the supplier may be determined according to the content specified in the "supplier designation" column. For example, if "all at the office" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column, all of the money for replenishment will be procured from the reserve, and "in-store distribution" is specified in the "Procurement source specification" column. In this case, the amount that is insufficient to be withdrawn from all POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2) may be procured from reserve funds.

Assuming that procurement is done from reserves as described above, reserve funds are transferred in advance to a device (hereinafter referred to as the reserve funds management device) equipped with a scanner for reading withdrawal slips and a printing section for printing and issuing deposit slips. It may be stored in advance. That is, the POS register 2 and the reserve management device may operate as follows. The POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the reserve management device. Similar to the operation shown in FIG. 9 of the POS register 2, the reserve management device determines whether the withdrawal slip is intended for its own device (the relevant reserve management device), and If so, money is released (withdrawal) based on the withdrawal slip and withdrawal history information is stored. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, operator information, the number of coins released for each denomination (the number of coins withdrawn), etc. are stored. Further, as the withdrawal history information, information indicating that the withdrawal is due to near-end change may be stored instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is based on the withdrawal slip. The reserve management device that has withdrawn the money prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2 that is near the end of the change. Note that the reserve management device may be connected to the LAN shown in FIG.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when a certain POS register 2 becomes near-end for change, change near-end information is sent to another POS register 2, and the POS register 2 that received the change near-end information (i.e., near-end change A POS register 2) other than POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip, but the POS register 2 that has become near-end of change prints and issues a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting near-end change information. It's okay. For example, in the example of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, the POS register 2-1, which recognized the change near-end of its own device in step S500, sends the change near-end information to the POS register 2-2 without transmitting the change near-end information to the POS register 2-2. Alternatively, each process of steps S503, S504, S505, S512, S513, and S514 may be executed by itself. In the above case, the POS register 2-2 may perform the same processing as the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.

Further, in the embodiment described above, change is replenished (moved) at the timing when change near-end occurs, but change may be moved at other timings. For example, as a function related to replenishing change, a key for "confirm remaining balance" may be provided on the sales collection screen, and the change may be moved at the timing when the "confirm remaining balance" key is pressed. For example, when the "Remaining check" key is pressed, the remaining change information (current number of coins for each denomination, etc.) of each POS register 2 is obtained, and the number of coins for each denomination is determined as the standard number (as the next day's business amount). If there is a POS register 2 with less than the standard number of coins for each denomination to be kept, one or more POS registers that can withdraw the money to be deposited (moved) to the POS register 2 with a lower number than the standard number. Select the register 2 (or reserve management device) in the same way as when change near-end occurs, print and issue a withdrawal slip to be read by the selected POS register 2, read the withdrawal slip, and confirm the withdrawal. When the payment is completed, a deposit slip is printed and issued, and the deposit slip is read at the above-mentioned POS register to replenish the amount of money. Note that the remaining change information for each POS register 2, including the POS register 2 with less than the standard number, obtained after pressing the "Confirm Remaining" key, may be displayed on the clerk's display section 14, or may be printed. good.

Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the information to be read by the POS register 2 is recorded (printed) on the slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip), but the information to be read by the POS register 2 may be recorded on another recording medium. You can. That is, change may be replenished without using either or both of the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip. For example, if a store clerk carries an IC card with an IC tag (for example, an employee card), the IC card may be used to replenish change instead of the withdrawal slip and deposit slip. . Furthermore, instead of using the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip, change may be replenished by transmitting and receiving data via a LAN, such as by transmitting and receiving near-end change information. Hereinafter, replenishment of change by transmitting and receiving data via LAN, replenishment of change using an IC card, and replenishment of change using the display screen of a mobile terminal will be explained.

(Refilling change by sending and receiving data via LAN)
When a certain POS register 2 becomes near-end change, the POS register 2 concerned (or the POS register 2 that received change near-end information from the POS register 2 that became near-end change) is printed on the withdrawal slip in the above embodiment. Information such as that shown in FIG. 5 (for example, information as shown in FIG. 5) is transmitted to the POS register 2 connected to the automatic change/bill machine 17 that dispenses coins.

The POS register 2 that has received the information printed on the above-mentioned withdrawal slip (the POS register 2 that releases coins), for example, when the clerk presses a predetermined button (for example, the OK button), to release coins. The POS register 2, which has received the information printed on the above-mentioned withdrawal slip, may notify (for example, display) to the store clerk that coins will be released for replenishment. Further, the POS register 2 that has released the money transmits information that is printed on the deposit slip in the above embodiment (for example, information as shown in FIG. 5) to the POS register 2 that has become the near-end for change.

The POS register 2 that has received the information printed on the above-mentioned deposit slip (the POS register 2 that has become the near-end for change) will, based on the received information, to accept the input of money. In addition, in the same way as when replenishing change using a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip, when replenishing change by transmitting and receiving data, it is checked whether the processing is performed by the own device or not, and the number of coins inserted for each denomination is confirmed.

(Refilling change using IC card)
When a certain POS register 2 has change near-end, the POS register 2 (or the POS register 2 that has received change near-end information from the POS register 2 which has become change near-end) prints it on the withdrawal slip in the above embodiment. Such information is written onto an IC card using RFID. Note that the POS register 2 may notify (for example, display) to the clerk that information should be written into the IC card when the change is near-end.

The POS register 2 connected to the automatic change/bill machine 17 that dispenses money reads information written on the IC card (information printed on the withdrawal slip in the above embodiment) using RFID. . The POS register 2 reads the information written on the IC card and releases money based on the read information. Further, the POS register 2 that has released the money writes information that is printed on the deposit slip in the above embodiment onto the IC card using RFID.

The POS register 2 that has received the change reads the information written on the IC card (information printed on the deposit slip in the above embodiment) using RFID. The POS register 2 reads the information written on the IC card and accepts the insertion of money based on the read information. In addition, in the same way as when replenishing change using a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip, when replenishing change using an IC card, it is checked whether the processing is performed by the user's own device or not, and the number of coins inserted for each denomination is confirmed.

(Refilling change using the display screen of a mobile terminal)
When a certain POS register 2 has change near-end, the POS register 2 (or the POS register 2 that has received change near-end information from the POS register 2 which has become change near-end) prints it on the withdrawal slip in the above embodiment. Such information is sent to mobile devices used by employees. Upon receiving the information printed on the withdrawal slip, the mobile terminal displays the information (including the barcode) printed on the withdrawal slip on its screen.

The POS register 2 connected to the automatic change/bill machine 17 that dispenses money reads information displayed on the mobile terminal (information printed on the withdrawal slip in the above embodiment). The POS register 2 reads the information displayed on the mobile terminal and releases coins based on the read information. Further, the POS register 2 that has released the money transmits information that is printed on the deposit slip in the above embodiment to the mobile terminal used by the employee. The mobile terminal that receives the information printed on the deposit slip displays the information (including the barcode) printed on the deposit slip on its screen.

The POS register 2 that has reached the near end of the change reads the information displayed on the mobile terminal (information that is printed on the deposit slip in the above embodiment). The POS register 2 reads the information displayed on the mobile terminal and accepts the insertion of money based on the read information. In addition, in the same way as replenishing change using withdrawal slips and deposit slips, when replenishing change using the display screen of a mobile terminal, you can check whether the process is being performed on your own device or not, and check the number of coins inserted for each denomination. Check.

Note that the above-described replenishment of change by transmitting and receiving data via the LAN, replenishment of change using an IC card, and replenishment of change using the display screen of a mobile terminal may be used together. For example, information for dispensing a desired denomination and number of coins to the change note machine 17 is stored in a disbursement slip, and information for depositing a desired denomination and number of coins into the change note machine 17 (the above implementation) In some cases, information such as that printed on a deposit slip may be recorded on an IC card.

In the above embodiment, the POS system 1 includes a POS register 2, which is a device that has both the functions of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and the functions of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, that is, a registration device and an accounting device. Although it has been explained that the POS system 1 includes a POS register 2 that is integrated with the POS register 2, the POS system 1 has a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, which are separated. It may also be prepared as

A case in which the registration device and the accounting device are provided separately will be described below. The automatic change/ticket machine 17 is built into the accounting device. The accounting device may be one in which the customer himself or herself performs accounting operations (a self-service accounting device). The registration device may be one in which the customer himself or herself performs the registration operation (a self-registration device). Note that the POS register 2 described in the above embodiment may also be one that is operated by the customer (registration operation, checkout operation) (self-operated integrated POS register).

The accounting device that has reached the near end of change transmits near end change information to the registration device. For example, an accounting device that has reached near-end change transmits near-end change information to a predetermined registration device (for example, a registration device located closest to the accounting device). Further, for example, the accounting device that has reached the near-end of change may transmit near-end change information to a registration device designated by an operation by a store clerk. In addition, if the accounting device that has changed near-end is an accounting device that the customer himself/herself performs accounting operations on, the near-end change information will not be released until a specific operation (secret operation) that the customer does not know is performed. It may also be possible to disable the operation of specifying the registered device for transmission. The registration device that has received the near-end change information is similar to the POS register 2 when it has received the near-end change information, and one or more accounting devices (or reserve fund management device) and print and issue a withdrawal slip. It should be noted that the accounting device that has become near-end of change may print and issue a disbursement slip by itself without transmitting near-end change information, similar to the POS register 2 that has become near-end of change.

The accounting device that read the withdrawal slip withdraws (discharges) the money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the device itself, prints a deposit slip that is read by the accounting device that is at the near end of the change, Issue. The accounting device that reads the deposit slip deposits (stores) the deposited coins if the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself and the number of coins to be inserted matches the deposit slip. Furthermore, like the POS register 2, the accounting device may manage deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the employee operating the register.

Note that, similarly to the POS register 2, a sign pole may be connected to each of the checkout devices to notify the clerk that the device is near the end of change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc. Alternatively, a sign pole may be connected to each of the registered devices to notify the store clerk that the device has received change near-end information.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the movement of money (withdrawals, deposits) in the case of near-end change (a state in which the number of coins in the automatic change bill machine 17 is close to zero) is explained, but when the change is near-full (the automatic change bill machine 17 has almost zero coins), The same applies to the movement of money (withdrawal, deposit) in the case where the number of coins in the change/bill machine 17 is close to the maximum storage limit.

Below, we will discuss the operation when the change is near full, in the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are integrated (that is, in the case of a configuration in which the POS register 2 is provided), and in the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are provided separately. I will explain each case separately.

(In case of configuration equipped with POS register 2)
The POS register 2 that has nearly full change transmits the nearly full change information to a predetermined POS register 2 set in advance or to a POS register 2 designated by the operation of the clerk. The POS register 2 that has received the near-full change information prints and issues a disbursement slip for discharging (withdrawing) money from the POS register 2 that has nearly full change. Note that the POS register 2 that has nearly full change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the nearly full change information.

The POS register 2 that has read the withdrawal slip (the POS register 2 that has become nearly full of change) releases money (withdraws money) based on the withdrawal slip if the read withdrawal slip is for its own device. ) and store withdrawal history information. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, operator information, the number of coins released for each denomination (the number of coins withdrawn), etc. are stored. Also, as withdrawal history information, instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal was made using a withdrawal slip, it is also possible to provide information that the withdrawal is due to near-full change (a withdrawal to reduce the number of coins remaining in the own device). information may be stored. The POS register 2 that has withdrawn the money selects one or more POS registers 2 (or reserve management device) to store the released money, and prints and issues a deposit slip.

A method of selecting a POS register 2 when discharging coins is stored in one or more POS registers 2 (when not stored in the reserve management device) will be explained. As a specific example, assume that the POS register 2-2 is capable of depositing up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. The POS register 2-3 is assumed to be capable of depositing up to 8 1,000 yen bills and 15 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can accept up to three 1,000 yen bills and up to 10 5,000 yen bills. The number of coins that can be deposited is calculated from the current number of remaining coins and a reference number (reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins). Note that the reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins may be set for each denomination of each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when POS register 2-2 (own device) receives near-full change information (must release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from POS register 2-1 (other device), the minimum The POS register 2-2 may be selected in order to select the maximum number of POS registers 2 (select POS registers 2 such that the number of POS registers is the minimum). In this case, 10 1,000 yen bills and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in one POS register 2-2.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can accommodate the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, when the POS register 2-2 (own device) receives near-full change information (must release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from the POS register 2-1 (other device), each The POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 may be selected in order to select the device that can accommodate the largest number of denominations. In this case, 10 thousand yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-2, and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-3.

The POS register 2 that has read the deposit slip stores the inserted coins and stores deposit history information if the read deposit slip is intended for the own device and the number of coins inserted matches the deposit slip. As the deposit history information, the date and time, device number, the fact that the deposit was made using a deposit slip, operator information, the number of deposited coins for each denomination (the number of deposited coins), etc. are stored. Also, as deposit history information, instead of or in addition to deposits made using deposit slips, deposits due to near-full change (deposit of money withdrawn from other devices to eliminate near-full change) may be used. Information to that effect may be stored.

In addition, when the reserve fund management device reads the deposit slip (when depositing the money withdrawn from the POS register 2 with almost full change into the reserve fund management device), the POS register from which the above-mentioned deposit slip was read is As in case 2, the inserted coins are stored and the deposit history information is stored.

Note that the POS register 2 may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the operating employee, as in the case of near-end change. The same applies to the reserve management device. Further, the POS register 2 may use a sign pole to inform the store clerk that the device is near full change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc., as in the case of near-end change.

(In the case of a configuration in which the registration device and accounting device are provided separately)
The accounting device that has nearly full change transmits the nearly full change information to a predetermined registration device set in advance or to a registration device designated by the operation of the clerk. The registration device that has received the near-full change information prints and issues a disbursement slip that causes the accounting device that has nearly full change to release (withdraw) money. Note that the accounting device that has nearly full change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the nearly full change information.

The accounting device that reads the withdrawal slip (accounting device that has almost full change) withdraws (discharges) the money if the read withdrawal slip is intended for the device itself, and stores the released coins. Select one or more accounting devices (or reserve management devices) and print and issue a deposit slip.

A method of selecting an accounting device when the released money is stored in one or more accounting devices (in a case where the released money is not stored in the reserve management device) will be explained. As a specific example, it is assumed that accounting device B can deposit up to 15 1,000 yen bills and up to 8 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the accounting device C can accept up to 8 1,000 yen bills and 15 5,000 yen bills. It is assumed that the accounting device D can accept up to three 1,000 yen bills and up to 10 5,000 yen bills. The number of coins that can be deposited is calculated from the current number of remaining coins and a reference number (reference number for calculating the number of depositable coins).

(Selection method 1/Select the minimum amount of equipment)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives near-full change information (requires release of 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from accounting device A (other device), accounting device In order to select (select accounting devices such that the number of accounting devices is minimized), accounting device B may be selected. In this case, one of the accounting devices B stores 10 thousand yen bills and 5 5000 yen bills.

(Selection method 2/Select the device that can accommodate the most amount of coins for each denomination)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives near-full change information (needs to release 10,000 yen bills and 5, 5,000 yen bills) from accounting device A (other device), accounting device B (own device) receives the most recent change information for each denomination. Accounting device B and accounting device C may be selected in order to select a device that can accommodate a sufficient number of bills. In this case, 10 thousand yen bills are stored in accounting device B, and 5 5,000 yen bills are stored in accounting device C.

The accounting device that has read the deposit slip stores the inserted coins if the read deposit slip is intended for the device itself and the number of coins inserted matches the deposit slip.

Note that the accounting device may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information regarding the operating employee, as in the case of near-end change. Further, as in the case of near-end change, a sign pole may be used to notify the store clerk that the device is near-full of change, that the device is a device for reading slips, etc.

In the above embodiments, it has been explained that the two-dimensional barcode is read by the imaging unit 21 and the one-dimensional barcode is read by the scanner unit 18. However, instead of the scanner unit 18, the imaging unit 21 You can also read the code.

The POS system 1 described in the above embodiments is an example of an accounting system equipped with a change and tag machine that settles the price of products in cash. The provided accounting system is not limited to the POS system 1 described in the above embodiments. For example, a system including a ticket vending machine (including an automatic ticket vending machine) equipped with a change/ticket machine also falls under the above-mentioned accounting system. In other words, the accounting system according to the present invention has, for example, a configuration that includes a POS register 2 that has both the functions of a registration device and an accounting device, or a configuration that includes a registration device and an accounting device separately, or a configuration that includes a POS register 2 that has both the functions of a registration device and an accounting device. It is only necessary to provide a change ticket machine for settling the price of products in cash, such as a configuration including a ticket vending machine with a built-in change ticket machine.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and includes designs within a range that does not depart from the gist of the present invention. Regarding the above accounting system, we disclose the following additional notes.

(Additional note 1)
In an accounting system equipped with a change tag machine that settles the price of products in cash,
A withdrawal means for withdrawing a desired denomination and number of coins;
a deposit means for depositing the money withdrawn by the withdrawal means into a device different from the device from which the money was withdrawn by the withdrawal means;
Notifying means for determining whether or not the money withdrawn by the withdrawing means matches the deposit information of the deposit by the depositing means, and notifying that a discrepancy has occurred in deposits and withdrawals when they do not match;
An accounting system comprising:
According to the above accounting system, it is determined whether the withdrawn money and deposit information match or not, and if they do not match, it is notified that there is a discrepancy between deposits and withdrawals. (at the time of deposit to determine whether or not the information matches), it is possible to easily grasp the surplus or deficiency of money. Therefore, for example, if there is a surplus or shortage of money during work to replenish change during business hours, there is no need to wait until after business hours (after closing work), and the surplus or shortage of money can be easily grasped immediately. I can do it. Further, since the notification makes it clear that there is a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals, it is possible to prevent fraud during deposits and withdrawals. Furthermore, if the withdrawal information by the withdrawal means and the deposit information by the deposit means are stored as a history, it is possible to easily and in detail check, for example, the cause of the surplus or shortage of money.
(Additional note 2)
The withdrawal means are:
When there is a change/bill machine that requires replenishment of coins, dispensing the coins of the denomination that requires replenishment to a device different from the change/bill machine;
The payment method is
The accounting system according to appendix 1, wherein the money dispensed by the dispensing means is deposited into the change bill machine that requires replenishment.
According to the above-described accounting system, it is possible to immediately and easily grasp the surplus or deficiency of money when replenishing change to a certain change bill machine.
(Additional note 3)
The withdrawal means are:
If there is a change bill machine that requires the release of coins, cause the change bill machine to dispense the coins of the denomination that requires the discharge,
The payment method is
The accounting system according to appendix 1, characterized in that the money dispensed by the dispensing means is deposited into a device different from the change/bill machine that requires the dispensing.
According to the above-described accounting system, it is possible to immediately and easily grasp the excess or deficiency of money when change is dispensed from a certain change/ticket machine.
(Additional note 4)
The withdrawal means are:
The accounting system according to appendix 2, characterized in that when there is a change/bill machine that requires replenishment of coins, the accounting system causes another change/bill machine to dispense coins of the denomination that requires replenishment.
According to the above accounting system, when it becomes necessary to replenish money to a certain change/bill machine, money can be withdrawn from another change/bill machine.
(Appendix 5)
When the number of coins of any denomination stored in a change/bill machine reaches a predetermined number, the change/bill machine includes a replenishment requesting means for requesting replenishment of the denomination of coins that has reached the predetermined number;
The withdrawal means are:
Supplementary note 4, characterized in that the replenishment requesting means causes another change/bill machine whose storage number of coins of the denomination requested to be replenished exceeds a standard number to dispense the coins of the denomination. Accounting system described.
According to the above accounting system, when it becomes necessary to replenish money to a certain change/bill machine, money can be withdrawn from another appropriate change/bill machine.
(Appendix 6)
The payment method is
The accounting system according to appendix 3, wherein the money dispensed by the dispensing means is deposited into another change/bill machine.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, when it becomes necessary to dispense money from one change/bill machine, the dispensed coins can be deposited into another change/bill machine.
(Appendix 7)
The withdrawal means are:
Withdraw money based on code information including denomination, number of coins, and operator ID,
The payment method is
Deposit money based on code information including denomination, number of coins, and operator ID,
The notification means is
It is determined for each operator whether the withdrawal information and the deposit information match, and if the withdrawal information and the deposit information due to the operation of a certain operator do not match, the withdrawal information and the deposit information due to the operation of a certain operator are determined. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6, characterized in that it notifies that a discrepancy has occurred in deposits and withdrawals.
According to the above accounting system, if the withdrawal information and the deposit information due to the operation of a certain operator do not match, it will notify you that there is a discrepancy in the deposits and withdrawals due to the operation of the operator. It is possible to immediately identify the operator involved.
(Appendix 8)
The notification means is
If the withdrawal information operated by a certain operator and the deposit information do not match, the operator ID of the operator, and the withdrawal information operated by the operator and the deposit information The accounting system according to appendix 7, characterized in that the accounting system notifies information on surpluses and deficiencies in deposits and withdrawals based on the operations of the operator, which is obtained from the information.
According to the above-mentioned accounting system, it is possible to immediately identify the operator who has a discrepancy in deposits and withdrawals, and the excess or deficiency of deposits and withdrawals (the amount of discrepancy).
(Appendix 9)
The notification means is
It is determined whether the number of coins withdrawn for each denomination included in the withdrawal information matches the number of deposited coins for each denomination included in the deposit information, and the number of coins withdrawn for each denomination and the number of coins deposited for each denomination included in the deposit information are determined. 8. The accounting system according to any one of appendices 1 to 8, characterized in that, if the number of deposits and withdrawals does not match, a notification is given to the effect that a discrepancy has occurred in deposits and withdrawals.
According to the accounting system described above, it is possible to more accurately determine and notify discrepancies in deposits and withdrawals.
(Appendix 10)
The notification means is
Any one of Supplementary notes 1 to 9, characterized in that when the withdrawal information and the deposit information are offset and the offset result is not zero, it is determined that the withdrawal information and the deposit information do not match. Accounting system described in.
According to the above accounting system, it is possible to reliably determine and notify discrepancies in deposits and withdrawals.
(Appendix 11)
In an accounting system equipped with multiple change and tag machines that settle the price of products in cash,
a withdrawal means for withdrawing a desired denomination and number of coins from a change bill machine;
depositing means for depositing the money dispensed by the dispensing means into a change bill machine different from the change dispenser machine from which the money was disbursed by the dispensing means;
Issuing means for issuing a medium recording code information that encodes information regarding withdrawals or deposits;
Equipped with
The issuing means is
An accounting system characterized in that device identification information for identifying a change ticket machine for dispensing or depositing money is visually recognized on the medium.

(Appendix 12)
In an accounting system equipped with multiple change and tag machines that settle the price of products in cash,
a withdrawal means for withdrawing a desired denomination and number of coins from a change bill machine;
depositing means for depositing the money dispensed by the dispensing means into a change bill machine different from the change dispenser machine from which the money was disbursed by the dispensing means;
Issuing means for issuing a medium recording code information in which device identification information for identifying a change ticket machine for dispensing or depositing money and information regarding dispensing or depositing are encoded;
reading means for reading code information recorded on the medium issued by the issuing means;
Judgment means for judging whether or not the change bill machine is a target for withdrawal or deposit based on the code information read by the reading means;
Equipped with
An accounting system characterized in that when it is determined that the change machine is not the one to be withdrawn or deposited, processing is terminated without dispensing or depositing money.
(Appendix 13)
The issuing means is
A withdrawal medium recording code information that encodes information including the number of withdrawals for each denomination is issued, and based on the withdrawal medium, money is withdrawn from the change bill machine by the withdrawal means. Supplementary Note 1 or 2. The accounting system according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein the accounting system issues a deposit medium on which code information, which is coded information including information on the number of deposited coins for each denomination, is recorded after the deposit is made.
(Appendix 14)
The issuing means is
The accounting system according to any one of appendices 11 to 13, characterized in that code information obtained by further encoding employee identification information for identifying an employee is recorded on the medium.
(Appendix 15)
The issuing means is
The medium is issued due to the presence of a change note machine that requires replenishment of coins or the presence of a change note machine that requires the release of coins; 15. The accounting system according to any one of appendices 11 to 14, characterized in that code information obtained by further encoding information identifying whether the medium is issued or not is recorded.
(Appendix 16)
The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 15, further comprising a light-emitting means that emits light to notify the position of a change ticket machine for dispensing or depositing money.

(Appendix 17)
In an accounting system equipped with multiple change and tag machines that settle the price of products in cash,
a withdrawal means for withdrawing a desired denomination and number of coins from a change bill machine;
depositing means for depositing the money dispensed by the dispensing means into a change bill machine different from the change bill machine from which the money was dispensed by the dispensing means;
Dispensing money with the dispensing means using a medium recording code information that is encoded with device identification information for identifying the change bill machine into which the money is to be deposited by the depositing means and information regarding the money to be deposited with the depositing means. an issuance means for causing the issued change change tag machine to issue the change;
reading means for causing a change and tag machine different from the change and tag machine from which the money was dispensed by the dispensing means to read the code information recorded on the medium issued by the issuing means;
Judgment means for causing the change note machine that has read the code information to determine whether or not the change note machine is the one to which money is to be deposited by the depositing means, based on the code information read by the reading means. and,
Equipped with
If it is determined that the change note machine that read the code information is not the change note machine to which the money is to be deposited, the change note machine that read the code information is not allowed to deposit money. An accounting system characterized by terminating processing.
(Appendix 18)
The issuing means is
18. The accounting system according to appendix 17, wherein code information obtained by further encoding employee identification information for identifying an employee is recorded on the medium.
(Appendix 19)
The issuing means is
The medium is issued due to the presence of a change note machine that requires replenishment of coins or the presence of a change note machine that requires the release of coins; 18. The accounting system according to appendix 17 or 18, further recording code information obtained by encoding information identifying whether the medium is issued.
(Additional note 20)
19. The accounting system according to any one of appendices 17 to 19, further comprising a light-emitting means that emits light to notify the position of the change and tag machine into which money is deposited by the depositing means.

Note that a program for executing each process of the POS system 1 (or POS register 2, registration device, accounting device, ticket vending machine) of this embodiment is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and recorded on the recording medium. The various processes described above related to each process of the POS system 1 (or POS register 2, registration device, accounting device, ticket vending machine) may be performed by causing the computer system to read and execute the program. Note that the "computer system" here may include hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Furthermore, the term "computer system" includes the homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, writable non-volatile memories such as flash memories, portable media such as CD-ROMs, hard disks built into computer systems, etc. storage device.

Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic It also includes those that retain programs for a certain period of time, such as Random Access Memory). Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" that transmits the program refers to a medium that has a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Moreover, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and includes designs within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

1...POS system 2...POS register 3...Store controller 11...CPU
12...ROM
13...RAM
14...Staff display section 15...Operation section 16...Customer display section 17...Automatic change tag machine 17a...Coin discharge port 17b...Coin slot 18...Scanner section 19...Printing section 20...Communication section 21...Imaging section 30 …cash drawer

Claims (1)

A system comprising a plurality of registration devices that perform registration processing when operated by a store clerk, and accounting devices that include change and tag machines and perform payment processing when operated by customers,
The registration device includes:
a transmitting means for transmitting number request information for requesting number information of each denomination held by the change/bill machine to the accounting device;
receiving means for receiving the number of sheets information from the accounting device that has transmitted the number of sheets request information;
and display means for displaying the received number information to the store clerk,
The accounting device includes:
Output means for outputting information on the number of coins of each denomination held by the change bill machine to the registration device according to the number request information;
a withdrawal means for withdrawing a desired denomination and number of coins from a change bill machine;
a depositing means for depositing the money withdrawn by the dispensing means into a change bill machine;
issuing means for issuing a medium recording code information in which device identification information for identifying a change bill machine into which money is to be deposited by the depositing means and information regarding the money to be deposited by the depositing means are encoded;
reading means for reading code information recorded on the medium issued by the issuing means;
determination means for determining whether or not the accounting device is a change/ticket machine to which money is to be deposited based on the code information read by the reading means;
The accounting device that has caused the money dispensing device to withdraw money from the change bill machine issues the medium using the issuing device,
An accounting device that is different from the accounting device that has caused the cash dispensing device to withdraw money from the change/bill machine reads code information recorded on the medium by the reading device,
The accounting device that has read the code information by the reading device determines whether or not it is the accounting device of the change/ticket machine to which the deposit is to be made, by the determining device;
When the accounting device that has read the code information by the reading means determines that the accounting device is the accounting device of the change and tag machine to which the money is to be deposited, it uses the depositing means to transfer the money withdrawn from another change and tag machine. The method is characterized in that when it is determined that the change is not the accounting device of the change and tag machine to which the money is to be deposited, the process is terminated without depositing the money withdrawn from another change and tag machine by the depositing means. system.

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