JP2023138558A - Commodity sales data processor, information processor, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a commodity sales data processor, an information processor, and a program that do not impose a burden on a tenant and a store when reporting tenant sales information to the store.SOLUTION: A commodity sales data processor of an embodiment includes: cumulative storage means that stores cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of commodities settled in one transaction over a predetermined period; cumulative print information generation means that generates, on the basis of a predetermined operation, cumulative print information in a first data format for printing indicating contents of the cumulative information from the cumulative information; settlement receipt issuing means that issues a settlement receipt on which the cumulative print information is printed; electronic settlement receipt information generating means that generates, on the basis of the cumulative print information, electronic settlement receipt information in a second data format that has a common format different from the first data format; and transmission means that transmits the generated settlement receipt information to an external information processor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a product sales data processing device, an information processing device, and a program.

In recent years, tenants from multiple companies have opened stores such as shopping centers and mass merchandisers to sell products. Each tenant is required to report, for example, settlement receipt information, which is a compilation of daily sales information, to the store manager.

It is desirable that the POS terminal that manages sales information of each tenant and the store server installed in the store be connected via a communication line to collect sales settlement receipt information of each tenant. However, the POS terminals of each tenant have different formats of created payment receipt information, for example due to different manufacturers, and may not match the format required by the store server. Therefore, each tenant prints sales information on a POS terminal as a payment receipt, and brings this payment receipt to the store to report. Therefore, reporting to the store was a burden for the tenant. In addition, stores were also burdened with inputting sales information for each tenant from received settlement receipts.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device, an information processing device, and a program that do not impose a burden on tenants and stores when reporting tenant sales information to stores.

The product sales data processing device of the embodiment includes a cumulative storage means for storing cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products settled in one transaction for a predetermined period, and a cumulative storage means for storing the cumulative total information from the cumulative information based on a predetermined operation. cumulative print information generating means for generating cumulative print information in a first data format for printing shown in FIG. An electronic payment receipt information generation unit that generates electronic payment receipt information in a second data format that has a common format different from the data format, and a transmission unit that transmits the generated payment receipt information to an external information processing device. .

The information processing device of the embodiment has a format generated based on store information specifying the store and cumulative information that is accumulated over a predetermined period of product transaction information associated with the store information, which is transmitted from the product sales data processing device. a storage means for receiving and storing common electronic payment receipt information; an extraction means for extracting the electronic payment receipt information associated based on the store information from the stored electronic payment receipt information; The apparatus includes a receiving means for receiving the information, and a transmitting means for transmitting the electronic payment receipt information extracted based on the received store information to an external device.

The program of the embodiment includes a computer including a cumulative storage means for storing cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products settled in one transaction over a predetermined period, and a content of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information based on a predetermined operation. cumulative print information generating means for generating cumulative print information in a first data format for printing; payment receipt issuing means for issuing a payment receipt on which the cumulative print information is printed; Functions as an electronic payment receipt information generation means for generating electronic payment receipt information in a second data format that has a common format different from the above format, and a transmission means for transmitting the generated payment receipt information to an external information processing device. let

The program of the embodiment is generated based on the store information that specifies the store, which is transmitted from the product sales data processing device, and the cumulative information obtained by summing up the transaction information of the products associated with the store information for a predetermined period. storage means for receiving and storing electronic payment receipt information having a common format; extraction means for extracting the electronic payment receipt information associated based on the store information from the stored electronic payment receipt information; and the store information. and a transmitting means that transmits the electronic payment receipt information extracted based on the received store information to an external device.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of an electronic payment receipt system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a memory map showing part of the RAM of the control unit of the POS terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing a part of the storage unit of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 7 is a memory map showing a part of the storage unit of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the store server. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the POS terminal. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the electronic receipt server. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the mobile terminal. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the store server. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen of the display section of the store server.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the embodiment, a POS terminal will be used as the product sales data processing device. Further, an explanation will be given using an electronic receipt management server as the information processing device. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of an electronic payment receipt system according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1 installed in tenant T, an electronic receipt server 3 installed in the headquarters P3 of the company that operates tenant T, and an electronic receipt center. It has an electronic receipt management server 4 installed at store P4, a mobile terminal 7 carried by a customer to identify the customer, and a store server 2 installed at store P1 by a developer who operates a shopping center.

POS terminal 1 and store server 2 are provided within store P1. Store P1 is, for example, one store in a large shopping center. For example, the store P1 has many tenants T run by companies different from the store P1, in addition to the food department, clothing department, etc. that are directly managed by the store P1. In the embodiment, three stores have opened as tenants T in store P1: tenant A managed by company A, tenant B managed by company B, and tenant C managed by company C (tenant A, Tenant B and Tenant C are collectively referred to as Tenant T). In the embodiment, a POS terminal 1A is installed in tenant A. Tenant B has a POS terminal 1B installed. Tenant C has a POS terminal 1C installed. Note that the POS terminal 1A, POS terminal 1B, and POS terminal 1C are collectively referred to as the POS terminal 1.

The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are communicably connected via an in-store network N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). Via this network N1, the store server 2 transmits various information to each POS terminal 1, such as product master information including product information such as product price and product name, and matters to be communicated to store staff. I can do it. Further, the POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are connected to a network N2 that connects the store P1 and the headquarters P3 via a network device (not shown) such as a router connected to the in-store network N1. Here, the network N2 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The POS terminal 1 is a product sales data processing device that executes product sales data processing at the tenant T. The POS terminal 1 generates receipt information, which is transaction print information including the transaction details of the product to be paid for, and issues a paper receipt by printing the receipt information in a printing unit 13, which will be described later. In addition, the POS terminal 1 of each tenant T converts the receipt information data format in an unstructured format, which is a first data format, into a structured format, which is a second data format, which is different from the unstructured format, and generates an electronic receipt. Generate information. Electronic receipt information is receipt information obtained by converting receipt information originally printed on receipt paper into a structured format such as a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format or a J-son format. The electronic receipt information is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3 and stored in the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management server 4 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 7 and viewed. The mobile terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt information in almost the same format as the receipt information printed on receipt paper.

Then, the POS terminal 1 of each tenant T outputs (sends) the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N2. The method of transmitting the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used. Note that the number of POS terminals 1 provided in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and may be a plurality of POS terminals. Furthermore, the POS terminal 1A installed in tenant A, the POS terminal 1B installed in tenant B, and the POS terminal 1C installed in tenant C are POS terminals 1 from different manufacturers.

Note that the receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1A, the receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1B, and the receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1C are all configured in an unstructured format with the same format. Furthermore, the electronic receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1A, the electronic receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1B, and the electronic receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1C are all structured in the same format. There is.

The store server 2 manages the sales of the entire store P1. The store server 2 manages sales information of the tenant T for each tenant T based on sales information from the POS terminal 1 installed in the tenant T. The store server 2 collects the sales information of the tenant T as settlement receipt information. Settlement receipt information is information that is aggregation of sales information made by tenant T over a predetermined period (for example, one day). In addition to total sales information for a predetermined period, the settlement receipt information is, for example, information obtained by aggregating sales information by department or class. Also, for example, it is information obtained by aggregating sales information by payment type. Also, for example, it is information obtained by aggregating sales information by time zone. Also, for example, it is information obtained by aggregating sales information by tenant. Also includes information aggregated by various categories.

Electronic payment receipt information converts payment receipt information in an unstructured format, which is originally the first data format printed on receipt paper, into a second data format, such as the CSV (Comma-Separated Values) method or the J-son method. It is electronic information that has been converted into a certain structured format. The electronic payment receipt information is electronic information having the same content as the payment receipt information. The electronic payment receipt information is generated from the payment receipt information at the timing when the payment key 122 is operated in the POS terminal 1. The electronic payment receipt information is transmitted from the POS terminal 1 to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3, and is stored in the electronic receipt management server 4.

The electronic payment receipt information has the same structure as the electronic receipt information described above. Therefore, the electronic payment receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1A, the electronic payment receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1B, and the electronic payment receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1C are all structured in the same format. It is configured.

The electronic receipt server 3 is provided at the headquarters P3 of the company that operates the tenant T, and functions as a receipt management server for the company that manages receipt information for each company that operates the tenant T. In the embodiment, a corporate headquarters P3A corresponding to tenant A, a corporate headquarters P3B corresponding to tenant B, and a corporate headquarters P3C corresponding to tenant C are provided. Note that the headquarters P3A, the headquarters P3B, and the headquarters P3C are collectively referred to as the headquarters P3.

An electronic receipt server 3A is installed in the headquarters P3A. An electronic receipt server 3B is installed in the headquarters P3B. An electronic receipt server 3C is installed at the headquarters P3C. Note that the electronic receipt server 3A, the electronic receipt server 3B, and the electronic receipt server 3C are collectively referred to as the electronic receipt server 3.

Further, the electronic receipt server 3 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the network N2. Furthermore, the electronic receipt server 3 transmits the received electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3 that connects the headquarters P3 and the electronic receipt center P4.

Here, the network N3 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN. Further, the method of transmitting the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used.

The electronic receipt management server 4 is provided at the electronic receipt center P4. The electronic receipt center P4 manages, for example, electronic receipt information and electronic payment receipt information of each company whose receipt information is managed by the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt management server 4 is a third party organization other than the headquarters P3 that operates the electronic receipt server 3. Note that the electronic receipt server 3 may also be managed by a third party organization.

The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a customer receipt management server that collectively manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores. The electronic receipt management server 4 transmits the name of each customer (member) who has registered as a member, a membership code that is a customer code, a unique terminal code (SRID to be described later) for identifying the mobile terminal 7, and electronic receipt information. Member data such as destination information (for example, e-mail address) of the mobile terminal 7 is stored and managed in a member master held in the database DB. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a member management server or the like that stores and manages member data is provided separately from the electronic receipt management server 4.

Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores this electronic receipt information in an electronic receipt management area 43a, which will be described later, held in the database DB. It is stored and managed in the receipt information section 43a4 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, in addition to product transaction details (product sales data), electronic receipt information includes elements such as the store information and membership code of the store sending the electronic receipt information, and is associated with the membership data of the corresponding member. will be managed accordingly.

Furthermore, when the electronic receipt information is stored in the database DB, the electronic receipt management server 4 identifies the destination (mobile terminal 7) by referring to the destination information associated with the membership code of this electronic receipt information. . Then, the electronic receipt management server 4 notifies the transmission destination that there is electronic receipt information to be transmitted via the network N5, which will be described later.

Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 receives an electronic receipt inquiry specifying a membership code from a mobile terminal 7 connected via a network N4, which will be described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 extracts electronic receipt information corresponding to the membership code from the database DB. and transmits it to the mobile terminal 7. Note that if additional information is associated with the electronic receipt information, this additional information is also transmitted to the mobile terminal 7 that made the inquiry.

Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives electronic payment receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores this electronic payment receipt information in an electronic receipt management area 43b (described later) held in the database DB. The information is stored and managed in the electronic payment receipt information section 43b3 (see FIG. 7). The electronic receipt management server 4 stores a store code that specifies the store as part of the transmitted electronic payment receipt information. In the embodiment, the store code performs the same function as the SRID described later, and when the store code is specified, the electronic payment receipt information specified by the store code is sent to the store server 2 of the store specified by the store code. can be sent.

In addition, when the electronic receipt management server 4 receives an inquiry specifying a store code that specifies a store from the store server 2 connected via the network N5 described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic payment receipt information corresponding to the store code in the database. It is extracted from the DB and sent to the store server 2 of the corresponding store.

The mobile terminal 7 is a terminal device, such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer, which is carried and used by a user (customer) of this system. The mobile terminal 7 is equipped with an application such as a web browser for viewing various information provided on the network N5.

The mobile terminal 7 registers as a member of this system by accessing the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N4. Here, the network N4 is the Internet or various public networks.

By the way, in this system, membership registration of a customer for receiving electronic receipt information on the mobile terminal 7 is performed, for example, in the following procedure. The customer sends a blank email to the electronic receipt management server 4 from the mobile terminal 7 via the network N4. The electronic receipt management server 4 transmits a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a page for member registration to the received e-mail address to the mobile terminal 7. The customer accesses the URL indicating the page for membership registration from the mobile terminal 7, and displays an input screen for entering information necessary for membership registration (name, destination information, etc.). After the customer completes inputting the necessary information, the electronic receipt management server 4 executes membership registration in the member master. Thereafter, the electronic receipt management server 4 delivers a membership registration completion email containing the membership code (customer code) and password to the mobile terminal 7. This completes membership registration.

Furthermore, after the payment (transaction) at the POS terminal 1, the mobile terminal 7 receives a notification from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N4 indicating that the electronic receipt information can be transmitted at the electronic receipt management server 4. do. When a member operates the mobile terminal 7 to send inquiry information for electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N4, the member's electronic receipt information and additional information are sent from the electronic receipt management server 4. Receive. Furthermore, the mobile terminal 7 displays the received electronic receipt information and additional information.

In the electronic receipt system having such a configuration, electronic receipt information indicating the details of a transaction (payment) generated by processing product sales data at the POS terminal 1 of the store P1 is sent to the electronic receipt management via the electronic receipt server 3. The information is transmitted to the server 4 and published on the Web. Therefore, by specifying a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), the mobile terminal 7 equipped with a web browser can download receipt information published on the web to the mobile terminal 7 and view it on the web browser. . Note that an application for viewing receipt information may be installed on the mobile terminal 7 to view the receipt information.

Further, electronic payment receipt information indicating the details of a predetermined period of a transaction (payment) generated by processing product sales data at the POS terminal 1 of the store P1 is sent to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3. It is transmitted and published on the Web. Therefore, by specifying a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), the store server 2 equipped with a web browser can download electronic payment receipt information published on the web to the store server 2 and view it using the web browser. I can do it. Note that an application for viewing electronic payment receipt information may be installed on the store server 2 and viewed.

Note that the store server 2 is connected to a server 8 installed at an external security company P8 via a network N6. The security company P8 transports the sales proceeds of the store P1 to a bank, etc. on behalf of the store P1, and the server 8 manages the amount of sales transported from the store P1 based on the received electronic settlement receipt information. . Store server 2 transmits electronic payment receipt information of store P1 to server 8 of security company P8 via network N6. The security company P8 manages whether or not the transmitted electronic payment receipt information matches the amount of the transported sales proceeds. Note that the server 8 may receive electronic payment receipt information from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N7, and perform management based on this electronic payment receipt information and the amount of the transferred sales proceeds.

Next, the hardware configuration of the main devices that construct the electronic receipt system of this embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 2 to 9.

First, the POS terminal 1, which is a product sales data processing device, will be explained. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 includes a control section 11 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the POS terminal 1. The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various programs and data, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores various programs and rewrites various data. 11a, a computer including an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit that measures the current date and time.

The control section 11 is connected to the operation section 12 , the printing section 13 , the display section 14 , the code reading section 15 , the communication I/F 16 , and the storage section 17 via the bus 18 .

The operation unit 12 has various operation keys for an operator to input operations. As operation keys, for example, a numeric key for inputting numerical values, a cursor key and a selection/decision key for selecting a predetermined item, a close key 121, a settlement key 122, an inspection key 123, etc. are provided. There is.

The closing key 121 is a key for executing payment processing for one transaction and for terminating the transaction. The settlement key 122 displays tenant T's sales information (see FIG. 3) for a predetermined period (for example, one day) until the settlement key 122 is operated by category (for example, by department, class, payment type, time period). This key instructs the generation of payment receipt information, which is cumulative print information in an unstructured format that is classified and aggregated (separate, etc.). The settlement key 122 is a key for instructing the generation of electronic settlement receipt information obtained by converting the generated settlement receipt information into a structured format. Further, the settlement key 122 is a key for instructing the printing unit 13 to print the generated settlement receipt information on a receipt paper and issue it as a settlement receipt. After generating payment electronic receipt information or issuing a payment receipt, the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3 (see FIG. 3) is deleted.

The inspection key 123 classifies tenant T's sales information (see FIG. 3) for a predetermined period until the inspection key 123 is operated by category (for example, by department, class, payment type, time period, etc.) This key instructs the generation of inspection receipts. The inspection key 123 is a key for instructing the printing unit 13 to print the generated inspection receipt information on a receipt paper and issue it as an inspection receipt. After issuing the inspection receipt, the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3 (see FIG. 3) is not deleted.

The printing unit 13 includes a printer device that prints receipts, journals, payment receipts, inspection receipts, and the like. The printing unit 13 prints information such as product information of purchased products, payment information associated with payment processing, checkout information, etc. on a roll paper conveyed by a thermal head having a heat generating medium, for example, and then prints information on the paper. Cut and issue receipts, journals, payment receipts, inspection receipts, etc.

The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as the product name and price of the product registered for sale, the total amount of one transaction for which payment has been declared, and the amount of change. The display unit 14 displays various information regarding the payment receipt issuing process, the electronic payment receipt information generation and transmission process, and the inspection receipt issuing process. The display unit 14 includes an operator display 14a that displays various information for cashiers, and a customer display 14b that displays various information for customers. Note that the display section 14 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation section 12.

The code reading unit 15 is a scanner device that optically reads code symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes, for example. The code reading section 15 reads, for example, a code symbol attached to a product or a code symbol displayed on the display section of the mobile terminal 7, and the control section 11 inputs the information held in the read code symbol. do. It is assumed that a code symbol attached to a product holds a product code or the like for identifying the product. Further, it is assumed that the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 holds an SRID, a membership code, etc. for identifying the customer who carries the mobile terminal 7. Note that the SRID and membership code may be stored magnetically or electrically in the mobile terminal 7. In this case, the stored SRID and membership code are read with a dedicated reader. The control unit 11 inputs the read SRID or membership code.

Further, the control unit 11 is connected to a communication I/F (interface) 16 via a bus 18, and can be connected to the in-store network N1 and network N2 via this communication I/F 16. There is.

Further, the control section 11 is connected to the storage section 17 via a bus 18. The storage unit 17 is, for example, an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 17 stores a control program 17a for executing various POS operations including product sales data processing, payment processing, and inspection processing. Based on the control program 17a, the control unit 11 executes product sales data processing and processing related to receipt information (see FIG. 11). The storage unit 17 stores various data files related to product sales data processing, such as product data files storing product data such as the product name, product code, and unit price of each product. Further, based on the control program 17a, the control unit 11 executes payment processing and inspection processing (see FIG. 11).

The storage unit 17 also stores an electronic receipt generation program 17b for generating electronic receipt information from receipt information. The control unit 11 drives the electronic receipt generation program 17b to convert receipt information in an unstructured format to electronic receipt information in a structured format based on conversion rules described in a receipt information schema (not shown). do. In this way, the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt information from the receipt information (see FIG. 11).

The storage unit 17 also includes a POS number for identifying the own POS terminal 1 from other POS terminals 1, a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), an industry/business type code, and a store for identifying the store P1. Store information such as store codes. Here, the industry type/business type code is a code (classification code) that distinguishes the type of business/business type of the store, such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, a restaurant, or the like. In addition, different store codes are assigned to each store in order to make it possible to identify each store managed by the same company. Note that such business types and business types can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's preference. Further, the company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and industry/business type code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 3. The store code is stored in the POS terminal 1.

Next, a part of the memory map of the RAM 11a in the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 will be explained. In FIG. 3, the RAM 11a includes an SRID storage section 11a1, a product information storage section 11a2, and a sales information storage section 11a3.

The SRID storage unit 11a1 stores the SRID and membership code input from the code reading unit 15. The product information storage unit 11a2 stores product information (product code, product name, unit price, attribute information, etc.) read from a product master (not shown) based on the product code input from the code reading unit 15. The sales information storage unit 11a3 stores sales information that is cumulative information in which product information, payment information, etc. of products for which payment processing has been executed are stored. Sales information is stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3 for a predetermined period until the settlement key 122 is operated. When the settlement key 122 is operated, the contents stored in the sales information storage section 11a3 are erased.

Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 that functions as a corporate receipt management server will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. 4. In FIG. 4, the electronic receipt server 3 includes a control section 31 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. It is.

The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 and the network N3 via a communication I/F 32 connected to the bus 34. Further, the control section 31 is connected to the storage section 33 via a bus 34.

The storage unit 33 stores electronic receipt information for each company that operates a store in an electronic receipt management area 33a. The electronic receipt information includes a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), industry/business type code, store code, shopper's membership code, POS number of the POS terminal 1, receipt number, product sales data, and the like. The storage unit 33 also stores a control program 33b for managing electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management area 33a.

Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 that functions as a customer receipt management server will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 5, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control unit 41 that centrally controls various calculations and each part of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. It is.

The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3, the network N4, and the network N5 via a communication I/F 42 connected to the bus 44. Further, the control section 41 is connected to the storage section 43 via a bus 44.

The storage unit 43 is provided with an electronic receipt management area 43a, an electronic payment receipt management area 43b, and a customer management area 43d. The storage unit 43 also stores a control program 43c. The electronic receipt management area 43a manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores, received from the electronic receipt server 3, for each member. The electronic payment receipt management area 43b stores, for each tenant T, electronic payment receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 3 and generated by the POS terminal 1 of each tenant T executing payment processing. . This electronic payment receipt information includes the store code of the store P1 where each tenant T has opened a store.

The electronic receipt information includes the membership code, company code (identification code of the company operating the store), tenant code, store code, POS number of POS terminal 1, receipt number, product sales data (including date and time data), etc. There is. Therefore, for example, a consumer goods manufacturer, etc. can obtain unique proof information of purchased products related to the manufacturer from this electronic receipt information under specific conditions (for example, limited to a specific company operating a store, limited to a specific region, limited to a specific It will be possible to obtain it during limited hours, etc.). Further, the electronic receipt information includes an SRID that specifies the mobile terminal 7 that transmits the electronic receipt information.

The electronic payment receipt information includes a tenant code that identifies Tenant T for which the payment process was executed, a company number of the company that manages Tenant T, sales information, a POS number, a receipt number, and a payment person that identifies the person who executed the payment process. It includes the number, payment date and time information, and a store code that specifies the store where tenant T has opened the store where the payment process was executed.

The storage unit 43 also stores a control program 43c for controlling the electronic receipt management area 43a, the electronic payment receipt management area 43b, and the like. The storage unit 43 also stores a customer management area 43d for managing customers who carry the mobile terminal 7. The customer management area 43d stores various customer information and a terminal code (SRID to be described later) that specifies the mobile terminal 7 carried by the customer, corresponding to a customer ID that specifies the customer. The customer ID and SRID are stored in association with each other.

Next, the electronic receipt management area 43a will be explained using FIG. 6. In FIG. 6, the electronic receipt management area 43a stores electronic receipt information generated in each transaction for each transaction. The electronic receipt management area 43a includes an SRID section 43a1 that stores an electronic receipt ID (hereinafter referred to as "SRID") that is a terminal code that identifies the mobile terminal 7 that transmits the electronic receipt, a tenant code section 43a2, a store code section 43a3, and an electronic receipt ID section 43a1 that stores an electronic receipt ID (hereinafter referred to as "SRID"). A receipt information section 43a4 is provided. The SRID section 43a1 stores the SRID read by the code reading section 15 of the POS terminal 1. The tenant code section 43a2 stores, for each SRID, a tenant code that specifies the tenant T in which the POS terminal 1 for which the electronic receipt information has been generated is installed. The store code section 43a3 stores, for each SRID, a store code that specifies the store P1 in which the tenant T is opening a store. The electronic receipt information section 43a4 stores electronic receipt information obtained by converting receipt information for one transaction into an electronic receipt in correspondence with the SRID for each transaction. In the embodiment, the electronic receipt information includes the SRID stored in the SRID section 43a1, the tenant code stored in the tenant code section 43a2, the store code stored in the store code section 43a3, and the electronic receipt stored in the electronic receipt information section 43a4. Contains receipt information. Note that FIG. 6 shows electronic receipt information for one transaction.

Next, the electronic payment receipt management area 43b that stores electronic payment receipt information generated by the POS terminal 1 will be described using FIG. In FIG. 7, the electronic payment receipt management area 43b includes a tenant code section 43b1, a store code section 43b2, and an electronic payment receipt information section 43b3. The tenant code section 43b1 stores a tenant code that specifies the tenant T in which the POS terminal 1 for which the electronic payment receipt information has been generated is installed. The store code section 43b2 stores a store code that specifies the store P1 where the tenant T is opened in correspondence with the tenant code. The electronic settlement receipt information section 43b3 processes the receipt information of transactions conducted in a predetermined period, which is stored in the sales information storage section 11a3, in response to the operation of the settlement key 122, and generates a structured electronic settlement receipt. Information is stored in correspondence with the tenant code. In the embodiment, the electronic payment receipt information includes the tenant code stored in the tenant code section 43b1, the store code stored in the store code section 43b2, and the electronic payment receipt information stored in the electronic payment receipt information section 43b3. Note that FIG. 7 shows electronic payment receipt information that has been processed by a certain tenant T.

Next, the mobile terminal 7 will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control unit 71 that controls various calculations and other parts of the mobile terminal 7 in an integrated manner. The control unit 71 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. It is.

The operation section 72 is connected to the display section 73 via a bus 76. The operation unit 72 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for the operator (customer) to input operations. The display unit 73 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as electronic receipt information, which will be described later. Note that the display section 73 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation section 72.

Further, the control unit 71 is connected to a communication I/F 74 via a bus 76, and can be connected to the network N5 via this communication I/F 74. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can be connected to the in-store network N1 via the communication I/F 74.

Further, the control section 71 is connected to the storage section 75 via a bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes a web browser for viewing various information (contents) published on the web, an electronic receipt compatible program 75a for receiving electronic receipt information from the electronic receipt management server 4, and a received receipt. It includes an electronic receipt viewing program 75b for viewing information, and an SRID storage section 75c for storing an SRID for specifying the mobile terminal 7 that transmits the electronic receipt information. The SRID stored in the SRID storage section 75c is displayed on the display section 73 as a code symbol. The POS terminal 1 uses the code reading section 15 to read the code symbol displayed on the display section 73 and inputs the SRID.

Note that the SRID may be read magnetically or electrically by the POS terminal 1 in addition to being read as a code symbol. Furthermore, the SRID may be read from a device other than the mobile terminal 7, such as a membership card. Alternatively, a customer ID identifying a customer other than the SRID may be read. In this case, based on the read customer ID, the corresponding SRID stored in the electronic receipt management server 4 is acquired.

Next, the store server 2 will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 9, the store server 2 includes a control section 21 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the store server 2. The control unit 21 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. It is.

The operating section 22 is connected to the display section 23 via a bus 26. The operation unit 22 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for the operator (customer) to input operations. The operation unit 22 also includes a viewing key 22a. The viewing key 22a is operated when the store server 2 makes a viewing request to the electronic receipt management server 4 in order to collect from the electronic receipt management server 4 the payment receipt information of each tenant T who has opened a store in the store P1. do.

The display unit 23 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as electronic payment receipt information, which will be described later. Note that the display section 23 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation section 22.

Further, the control unit 21 is connected to a communication I/F 24 via a bus 26, and can be connected to networks N5 and N6 via this communication I/F 24.

Further, the control section 21 is connected to the storage section 25 via a bus 26. The storage unit 25 includes a web browser for viewing various information (contents) published on the web, as well as an electronic payment receipt compatible program 25a for receiving electronic payment receipt information from the electronic receipt management server 4. It includes an electronic payment receipt viewing program 25b for viewing the electronic payment receipt information received from the electronic payment receipt management server 4, and an electronic payment receipt information storage unit 25c for storing the electronic payment receipt information received from the electronic receipt management server 4. In the embodiment, the electronic payment receipt information received by the store server 2 is information processed by the electronic receipt management server 4, as shown in FIG.

Next, control processing executed by each unit of this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 10 to 17.

First, the control process executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 by operating according to the control program 17a and the electronic receipt generation program 17b will be explained with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 10 and the flowchart shown in FIG. do.

As shown in FIG. 10, the control program 17a and the electronic receipt generation program 17b executed by the POS terminal 1 include a total storage means 111, a total printed information generation means 112, a payment receipt issuing means 113, and an electronic payment receipt information generation means 114. , a transmitting means 115, a determining means 116, and an electronic receipt information generating means 117. As for the actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 11 reads out the control program 17a and the electronic receipt generation program 17b from the storage unit 17 and executes them, so that the CPU reads out the control program 17a and the electronic receipt generation program 17b from the storage unit 17 and executes them. 113, electronic payment receipt information generation means 114, transmission means 115, determination means 116, and electronic receipt information generation means 117 are executed.

The cumulative storage means 111 has a function of storing cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products settled in one transaction for a predetermined period.

The cumulative print information generating means 112 has a function of generating cumulative print information in a first data format for printing indicating the contents of the cumulative total information from the cumulative total information based on a predetermined operation.

The payment receipt issuing means 113 has a function of issuing a payment receipt on which cumulative print information is printed.

The electronic payment receipt information generating means 114 has a function of generating electronic payment receipt information in a second data format that is different from the first data format but has a common format based on the cumulative print information.

The transmitting means 115 has a function of transmitting the generated payment receipt information to the external electronic receipt management server 4.

The determining means 116 has a function of determining whether or not the cumulative print information includes a store code that specifies a store.

The electronic receipt information generation means 117 generates electronic receipt information for electronically transmitting the receipt information to the mobile terminal 7 carried by the customer, based on the transaction print information in the first data format indicating the content of the transaction information. It has a function of generating data in the second data format.

Next, the control process executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 according to the control program 17a and the electronic receipt generation program 17b will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 11.

In FIG. 11, the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 determines whether the SRID stored in the mobile terminal 7 has been input by the code reading unit 15 (step S11). If it is determined that the SRID has been input (Yes in step S11), the control unit 11 stores the input SRID in the SRID storage unit 11a1 provided in the RAM 11a of the control unit 11 (step S12). The control unit 11 then returns to step S11 and waits.

Further, if it is determined that the SRID stored in the mobile terminal 7 has not been input (No in step S11), the control unit 11 causes the code reading unit 15 to read the code symbol attached to the product. It is determined whether a product code has been input (step S21). When determining that a product code has been input (Yes in step S21), the control unit 11 executes a product registration process based on the product code (step S22). The control unit 11 then returns to step S11 and waits.

Product registration processing refers to searching the product master (not shown) stored in the storage unit 17 based on the input product code, and searching for the product stored in the product master corresponding to the input product code. This is to read out information (product code, product name, unit price, attribute information, etc.) and store it in the product information storage section 11a2 provided in the RAM 11a.

If it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in step S21), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the close key 121 has been operated (step S31). If it is determined that the transaction has been operated (Yes in step S31), the control unit 11 executes the payment process for the transaction (step S32). The payment processing is a process of calculating the total amount based on the product information stored in the product information section, displaying it on the display section 14, and terminating the transaction based on various payments. The control unit 11 then generates receipt information in an unstructured format to be printed on receipt paper based on the payment information related to the transaction (step S33). Note that if the SRID is stored in the SRID storage section 75c, the SRID is fetched and unstructured receipt information is generated in step S33.

Next, the control unit 11 determines whether to generate electronic receipt information based on the receipt information (step S34). If the generated receipt information includes the SRID, the control unit 11 determines to generate electronic receipt information.

If it is determined that electronic receipt information is to be generated (Yes in step S34), the control unit 11 (electronic receipt information generation means 117) drives the electronic receipt generation program 17b to generate electronic receipt information based on the receipt information generated in step S33. Electronic receipt information in structured format is generated by converting receipt information in unstructured format (step S35). As illustrated in FIG. 6, the generated electronic receipt information includes the SRID, the tenant code, and the store code that specifies the store P1 where the POS terminal 1 is installed. Then, the control unit 11 transmits electronic receipt information including the generated SRID and store code to the electronic receipt server 3 (step S36). The control unit 11 then ends the process.

Next, the control unit 11 erases the SRID stored in the SRID storage unit 11a1 (step S38). Next, the control unit 11 (cumulative storage unit 111) stores the product information stored in the product information storage unit 11a2 in the sales information storage unit 11a3 as cumulative information (step S39). Next, the control unit 11 deletes the product information stored in the product information storage unit 11a2 (step S40). The control unit 11 then ends the process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that electronic receipt information is not to be generated based on the receipt information (that is, the SRID is not included in the receipt information generated in step S33) (No in step S34), the control unit 11 controls the printing unit 13 to perform printing based on the receipt information generated in step S33, and issue a paper receipt (step S37). Then, the control unit 11 executes the processes of step S39 and step S40, and ends the process.

If it is determined in step S31 that the closing key 121 has not been operated (No in step S31), the control unit 11 determines whether the settlement key 122 has been operated (step S41). If it is determined that the settlement key 122 has been operated (Yes in step S41), the control unit 11 (cumulative print information generation means 112) prints the total amount of information based on the sales information that is the cumulative information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3. , generates payment receipt information in an unstructured format (step S42). This settlement receipt information has the same structure as the receipt information generated in step S33.

When generating electronic payment receipt information based on this payment receipt information, the control unit 11 includes the tenant code of the tenant where the POS terminal 1 that generates the payment receipt information is installed in the process of step S42. Furthermore, in the process of step S42, the control unit 11 includes the store code of the store where the tenant has opened a store. Further, the control unit 11 generates payment receipt information including information classified by payment information from the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3. For example, payment receipt information is generated that includes sales information classified by payment type such as cash payment, credit card payment, gift certificate payment, etc.

Next, the control unit 11 (determination means 116) determines whether or not to digitize the generated payment receipt information based on whether or not the generated payment receipt information includes a store code. A judgment is made (step S43). The control unit 11 determines that the generated payment receipt information should be digitized when the store code is included in the payment receipt information. The control unit 11 determines not to digitize the payment receipt information when the store code is not included in the payment receipt information.

If it is determined that the payment receipt information is to be digitized (Yes in step S43), the control unit 11 (electronic payment receipt information generation means 114) generates electronic payment receipt information in a structured format based on the generated payment receipt information. is generated (step S44). This electronic payment receipt information has the same format structure as the electronic receipt information generated in step S35. This electronic payment receipt information includes information obtained by digitizing sales information classified by payment type such as cash payment, credit card payment, gift certificate payment, etc. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, this electronic payment receipt information includes a tenant code, a store code, and electronic payment receipt information. Then, the control unit 11 (transmission means 115) transmits the generated electronic payment receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 (step S45). Then, the control unit 11 deletes the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3 (step S47). The control unit 11 then ends the process.

Note that it is desirable that the electronic payment receipt information generated in step S44 be affixed with a time stamp indicating the date and time of generation or an electronic signature by a third party to prevent tampering. Therefore, the POS terminal 1 may send it to the third party organization, add a time stamp or an electronic signature to make it tamper-proof, and then send it to the electronic receipt server 3.

Note that if it is determined in step S43 that the payment receipt information is not to be digitized (No in step S43), the control unit 11 transmits the generated payment receipt information to the printing unit 13 as print information. The printing unit 13 prints payment receipt information on receipt paper. Then, the control unit 11 (payment receipt issuing unit 113) cuts the receipt paper printed by the printing unit 13 and issues it as a payment receipt (step S46). After that, the control unit 11 executes step S47 and ends the process.

If it is determined in step S41 that the payment key 122 has not been operated (No in step S41), then the control unit 11 determines whether or not the inspection key 123 has been operated (step S51). If it is determined that the inspection key 123 has been operated (Yes in step S51), the control unit 11 generates inspection receipt information in an unstructured format based on the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3 ( Step S52). This inspection receipt information has the same structure as the payment receipt information generated in step S42.

Then, the control unit 11 transmits the generated inspection receipt information to the printing unit 13 as print information. The printing unit 13 prints inspection receipt information on receipt paper. The control unit 11 then cuts the receipt paper printed by the printing unit 13 and issues it as an inspection receipt (step S53). The control unit 11 then ends the process. Note that even if the control unit 11 issues the inspection receipt in step S53, it does not delete the sales information stored in the sales information storage unit 11a3. Note that if it is determined in step S51 that the inspection key 123 has not been operated (No in step S51), the control unit 11 returns to step S11 and waits.

The POS terminal 1 of this embodiment generates electronic payment receipt information in a structured format with a unified format based on the payment receipt information in an unstructured format generated by the POS terminal 1, and sends the electronic payment receipt information to the electronic receipt management server. It can be sent to 4. Therefore, even if each tenant T uses POS terminal 1 from a different manufacturer, it can be sent as electronic payment receipt information in a common format, making it easier to handle electronic payment receipt information received at the store. There is no burden on tenants and stores.

Further, according to the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment, in order to generate electronic payment receipt information when the payment receipt information includes a store code that specifies a store, it is possible to generate electronic payment receipt information including the store code. I can do it.

Further, according to the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment, by using an electronic receipt mechanism that electronically transmits receipt information to the mobile terminal 7 carried by the customer, electronic payment receipt information is generated and transmitted. It is possible to generate and transmit electronic payment receipt information using an existing mechanism without constructing a new mechanism for generating and transmitting electronic payment receipt information. In addition, since it can be sent as electronic payment receipt information that has a common format structure with electronic receipts, even if each tenant T uses a POS terminal 1 made by a different manufacturer, the electronic payment receipt information received at the store can be handled. It is easy to remove and does not place a burden on tenants and stores.

Further, according to the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment, when generating electronic payment receipt information, sales information is generated for each payment type such as cash payment, credit card payment, gift certificate payment, etc. sales information can be sent.

Next, the flow of electronic receipt management processing executed by the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 by operating according to the control program 33b will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12.

The control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 determines whether or not the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in step S36 has been received via the communication I/F 32 (step S61). If it is determined that the receipt has been received (Yes in step S61), it is stored in the electronic receipt management area 33a of the storage unit 33 as electronic receipt information for each company (step S62). Then, the control unit 31 transmits the electronic receipt information stored in step S62 to the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S63), and returns to step S61.

Further, if it is determined that the electronic receipt information has not been received (No in step S61), the control unit 31 receives the electronic payment receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in step S45 via the communication I/F 32. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S64). If it is determined that the receipt has been received (Yes in step S64), it is stored in the electronic receipt management area 33a of the storage unit 33 as electronic payment receipt information (step S65). Then, the control unit 31 transmits the electronic payment receipt information including the store code stored in step S65 to the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S66), and returns to step S61. Note that if it is determined in step S64 that the electronic payment receipt information has not been received (No in step S64), the control unit 31 returns to step S61 and waits.

Next, the electronic receipt control process executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 in accordance with the control program 43c will be explained with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 13 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 14. .

As shown in FIG. 13, the control program 43c executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 has a module configuration including a storage means 411, an extraction means 412, a reception means 413, a transmission means 414, and a collection means 415. As for actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 41 reads out and executes the control program 43c from the storage unit 43, thereby executing the storage means 411, the extraction means 412, the reception means 413, the transmission means 414, and the collection means 415. Ru.

The storage means 411 receives electronic payment receipt information generated from a store code that specifies a store and cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products associated with the store code for a predetermined period, transmitted from the POS terminal 1. It has a memorizing function.

The extraction means 412 has a function of extracting electronic payment receipt information associated with the store code from the stored electronic payment receipt information.

Receiving means 413 has a function of receiving a store code.

The transmitting means 414 has a function of transmitting electronic payment receipt information extracted based on the received store code to the store server 2.

The collecting means 415 has a function of collecting electronic payment receipt information for each transaction payment type based on the extracted electronic payment receipt information.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control processing of the electronic receipt management server 4. In FIG. 14, the control unit 41 determines whether electronic receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt server 3 (step S71). If it is determined that electronic receipt information has been received (Yes in step S71), the control unit 41 (storage means 411) stores electronic receipt information including the SRID, tenant code, and store code in the electronic receipt management area 43a ( Step S72). Then, the control unit 41 sends the electronic receipt management server 4 to the address of the mobile terminal 7 specified by the SRID stored in the customer management area 43d corresponding to the SRID included in the received electronic receipt information. has received the electronic receipt information and transmits a notification indicating that the electronic receipt information can be viewed on the mobile terminal 7 (step S73). The control unit 41 then ends the process.

Further, if it is determined that electronic receipt information has not been received from the electronic receipt server 3 (No in step S71), the control unit 41 determines whether or not there has been an inquiry for electronic receipt information from the mobile terminal 7 (step S71). S81). Inquiry for electronic receipt information is performed by operating the mobile terminal 7 that received the notification in step S73 (details will be described later using FIG. 15).

If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has been queried (Yes in step S81), the control unit 41 extracts the queried electronic receipt information from the electronic receipt management area 43a (step S82). Based on the SRID included in the extracted electronic receipt information, the control unit 41 transmits the electronic receipt information to the mobile terminal 7 specified by the SRID (step S83). The control unit 41 then ends the process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no inquiry about the electronic receipt information (No in step S81), the control unit 41 (receiving means 413) determines whether or not the electronic payment receipt information including the store code accompanying the process in step S66 has been received. (Step S91). If it is determined that electronic payment receipt information has been received (Yes in step S91), the control unit 41 stores the received electronic payment receipt information including the tenant code and store code in the electronic payment receipt management area 43b ( Step S92). Then, the control unit 41 notifies the store server 2 of the store specified by the store code included in the stored electronic payment receipt information that the electronic payment receipt information has been received (step S93). The control unit 41 then ends the process.

If it is determined in step S91 that the electronic payment receipt information has not been received (No in step S91), the control unit 41 receives the electronic payment receipt information from the store server 2 that sent the electronic payment receipt information in step S124. It is determined whether there is a request to view information (step S101). This viewing request information is received together with the store code of the store where the store server 2 that made the viewing request is installed. If it is determined that there is a request to view the electronic payment receipt information (Yes in step S101), the control unit 41 (extraction means 412) creates electronic payment receipt information based on the store code included in the electronic payment receipt information. (Step S102).

That is, upon receiving the store code together with the viewing request information from the store server 2, the control unit 41 searches the electronic payment receipt management area 43b and obtains the store code from the electronic payment receipt information stored in the electronic payment receipt management area 43b. All the electronic payment receipt information including the store code received in the section 43b2 is extracted. The control unit 41 then classifies and collects the extracted electronic payment receipt information by tenant code and payment type (for example, in a table format as shown in FIG. 17). If the electronic payment receipt information received by the electronic receipt management server 4 is in, for example, a CSV file format, various pieces of information are separated by commas, making it easy to classify the electronic payment receipt information by tenant code and payment type.

Next, the control unit 41 (transmission means 414) transmits the created electronic payment receipt information to the store server 2 of the store corresponding to the received store code (step S103).

In the embodiment, classified electronic payment receipt information is created in the process of step S102, but for example, at a predetermined timing before a viewing request is made in step S101, electronic payment receipt information extracted in advance for each store code may be created. You may create one in advance. In this case, when there is a viewing request in step S101, the classified electronic payment receipt information corresponding to the store code that has already been created can be immediately transmitted in correspondence with the store code. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the transmission time of the classified electronic payment receipt information in the electronic receipt management server 4 and to reduce the load on the electronic receipt management server 4 related to transmission.

The electronic receipt management server 4 in this embodiment extracts the received electronic payment receipt information based on the store code, and transmits the extracted electronic payment receipt information to the received store code. Therefore, even if each tenant T uses a POS terminal 1 made by a different manufacturer, electronic payment receipt information in a common format is transmitted to the store server 2. Therefore, all reports of sales information sent from each tenant T to the store are in the same format, so the electronic payment receipt information received at the store is easy to handle and does not place a burden on the tenant or the store.

Furthermore, the electronic receipt management server 4 in the embodiment classifies and collects the electronic payment receipt information according to the transaction payment type and sends it to the store server 2. Classified electronic payment receipt information can be displayed.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process executed by the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 by operating according to the electronic receipt corresponding program 75a and the electronic receipt viewing process executed by operating according to the electronic receipt viewing program 75b will be explained. , will be explained with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 71 determines whether or not it has received a notification from the electronic receipt management server 4 indicating that electronic receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt server 3 (step S111). If it is determined that the notification has been received (Yes in step S111), the control unit 71 displays a notification indicating that the notification has been received on the display unit 73 (step S112). This notification is, for example, a message such as "We have received your electronic receipt."

If it is determined that the notification of reception of electronic receipt information has not been received (No in step S111), the control unit 71 determines whether or not an inquiry for electronic receipt information has been operated (step S113). The operator of the mobile terminal 7 who sees the above notification operates the operation unit 72 in order to transmit the inquiry information of the electronic receipt information. If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S113), the control unit 71 sends the electronic receipt inquiry information to the electronic receipt management server 4 along with the SRID that specifies the mobile terminal 7 stored in the SRID storage unit 75c. Transmit (step S114). The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the inquiry executes the processes of steps S81 to S83 in FIG. 14 and transmits the electronic receipt information to the mobile terminal 7.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the electronic receipt information inquiry has not been operated (No in step S113), the control unit 71 determines whether or not electronic receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S115). If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has been received (Yes in step S115), the control unit 71 displays the received electronic receipt information on the display unit 73 (step S116). Note that when only electronic receipt information is received, the control unit 71 displays the electronic receipt information.

Next, the control unit 21 of the store server 2 performs an electronic payment receipt receiving process by operating in accordance with the electronic payment receipt compatible program 25a and an electronic receipt viewing process which is performed by operating in accordance with the electronic payment receipt viewing program 25b. The flow will be explained with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

As shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a notification indicating that electronic payment receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt server 3 is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S121). If it is determined that the notification has been received (Yes in step S121), the control unit 21 displays a notification indicating that the notification has been received on the display unit 23 (step S122). This notification is, for example, a message such as "Payment receipt information is being received."

If it is determined that the notification of receipt of electronic payment receipt information has not been received (No in step S121), the control unit 21 determines whether an inquiry for electronic payment receipt information has been operated (step S123). Upon seeing the above notification, the operator of the store server 2 operates the operation unit 22 in order to have the electronic receipt management server 4 send inquiry information for the electronic payment receipt information at a predetermined timing (for example, the closing time of the store). do. If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S123), the control unit 21 transmits the electronic receipt inquiry information to the electronic receipt management server 4 along with the store code that specifies the store where the store server 2 is installed. (Step S124). The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the inquiry executes the processes of steps S101 to S103 in FIG. 14 and transmits the electronic receipt information to the store server 2 of the store.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the electronic receipt information inquiry has not been operated (No in step S123), the control unit 21 determines whether or not electronic payment receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 ( Step S125). If it is determined that the electronic payment receipt information has been received (Yes in step S125), the control unit 21 displays the received electronic payment receipt information on the display unit 23 (step S126).

FIG. 17 shows an example of the electronic payment receipt information 23a displayed on the display unit 23. In FIG. 17, the electronic payment receipt information 23a includes a tenant section 23a1, a cash section 23a2 which is one of the payment types, a credit section 23a3 which is another one of the payment types, and a product which is still another one of the payment types. It has a ticket part 23a4.

In FIG. 17, the cash section 23a2 of tenant A displays electronic settlement receipt information for sales information that was settled in cash at tenant A. Similarly, the credit section 23a3 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid by credit card at tenant A. Further, the gift certificate section 23a4 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid for at tenant A using gift certificates.

Further, in the cash section 23a2 of Tenant B, electronic settlement receipt information for sales information settled in cash at Tenant B is displayed. Similarly, the credit section 23a3 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid by credit card at tenant B. Further, the gift certificate section 23a4 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid for using gift certificates at tenant B.

Further, in the cash section 23a2 of Tenant C, electronic settlement receipt information for sales information settled in cash at Tenant C is displayed. Similarly, the credit section 23a3 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid by credit card at tenant C. Further, the gift certificate section 23a4 displays electronic payment receipt information for sales information that was paid for using gift certificates at tenant C.

Note that the electronic payment receipt information received in step S125 may be transmitted to the server 8 of the security company P8 via the network N6. Based on the received electronic settlement receipt information, the security company P8 can determine the amount of sales proceeds transferred from the store P1 by the security company P8. can manage the amount of Note that the electronic payment receipt information may be transmitted from the electronic receipt management server 4 to the server 8 of the security company P8.

As described above, according to the embodiment, the display section 23 of the store server 2 displays electronic settlement receipt information related to sales information for each tenant and for each payment type. The administrator can easily grasp sales information for a predetermined period for each tenant. Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 creates classified electronic payment receipt information for displaying electronic payment receipt information related to sales information by tenant and payment type on the display unit 23 of the store server 2. A store manager who views the display unit 23 of the store server 2 can easily grasp sales information for a predetermined period for each tenant.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

For example, in the above embodiment, the electronic payment receipt information includes the store code, but the electronic payment receipt information and the store code may be separate information, and they may be stored in association with each other and transmitted in association with each other. You can also do this.

Further, in the above embodiment, three tenants T, tenant A, tenant B, and tenant C, have been illustrated and explained, but the number of tenants T may be any number.

Further, in the embodiment, the electronic receipt management server 4 processes and creates the electronic payment receipt information to be displayed on the store server 2 as shown in FIG. 17, but the invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, all information may be used as electronic payment receipt information without being processed.

Note that the programs executed on the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment are files in an installable or executable format and can be stored on a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as Versatile Disk).

Alternatively, the program executed by the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by being downloaded via the network. good. Furthermore, the programs executed by the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Further, the program executed by the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be provided by being incorporated in a ROM or the like in advance.

1 POS terminal 2 Store server 3 Electronic receipt server 4 Electronic receipt management server 7 Mobile terminal 11 Control unit 11a3 Sales information storage unit 21 Control unit 31 Control unit 41 Control unit 43 Storage unit 43a Electronic receipt management area 43b Electronic payment receipt management area 71 Control unit 111 Cumulative storage means 112 Cumulative printed information generation means 113 Settlement receipt issuing means 114 Electronic settlement receipt information generation means 115 Transmission means 116 Judgment means 117 Electronic receipt information generation means 122 Settlement key 411 Storage means 412 Extraction means 413 Receiving means 414 Transmission Means 415 Collection means

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-170164

Claims (12)

Cumulative storage means for storing cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products settled in one transaction over a predetermined period;
cumulative print information generating means for generating cumulative print information in a first data format for printing indicating the content of the cumulative total information from the cumulative total information based on a predetermined operation;
Settlement receipt issuing means for issuing a settlement receipt on which the cumulative print information is printed;
electronic payment receipt information generation means for generating electronic payment receipt information in a second data format that has a common format different from the first data format based on the cumulative print information;
a transmitting means for transmitting the generated payment receipt information to an external information processing device;
A product sales data processing device equipped with The cumulative print information generating means generates the cumulative print information in an unstructured format that is the first data format from the cumulative total information,
The electronic payment receipt information generating means generates electronic payment receipt information in a structured format having a common format, which is the second data format, from the cumulative print information.
The product sales data processing device according to claim 1. further comprising determining means for determining whether the cumulative print information includes store information that specifies a store;
The electronic payment receipt information generating means generates the payment receipt information associated with the store information when it is determined that the cumulative print information includes store information that specifies a store.
The product sales data processing device according to claim 1 or 2. The cumulative print information generating means generates the cumulative print information including the store information when a payment process for settling the cumulative information is instructed, and generates the cumulative print information including the store information when an inspection process for checking the cumulative information is instructed. generating the cumulative print information that does not include information;
The product sales data processing device according to claim 3. Generating electronic receipt information in the second data format for electronically transmitting receipt information to a mobile terminal carried by the customer based on the transaction print information in the first data format indicating the content of the transaction information. further comprising an electronic receipt information generation means,
The electronic payment receipt information generation means generates electronic payment receipt information in the same format as the electronic receipt information as the payment receipt information.
A product sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The cumulative print information generating means generates the settlement receipt information to which transaction payment type information is added for each transaction;
A product sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Electronic payment receipt information with a common format is generated based on store information that specifies the store sent from the product sales data processing device, and cumulative information obtained by summing up product transaction information associated with the store information for a predetermined period. storage means for receiving and storing;
Extracting means for extracting the electronic payment receipt information associated with the store information from the stored electronic payment receipt information;
receiving means for receiving the store information;
transmitting means for transmitting the electronic payment receipt information extracted based on the received store information to an external device;
An information processing device equipped with further comprising a collection means for collecting the electronic payment receipt information for each transaction payment type based on the extracted electronic payment receipt information;
The information processing device according to claim 7. the external device is a server of a store specified by the received store information;
The information processing device according to claim 7 or 8. The external device is a server of a security company that manages sales proceeds of the store specified by the received store information.
The information processing device according to claim 7 or 8. computer,
Cumulative storage means for storing cumulative information obtained by accumulating transaction information of products settled in one transaction over a predetermined period;
cumulative print information generating means for generating cumulative print information in a first data format for printing indicating the content of the cumulative total information from the cumulative total information based on a predetermined operation;
Settlement receipt issuing means for issuing a settlement receipt on which the cumulative print information is printed;
electronic payment receipt information generation means for generating electronic payment receipt information in a second data format that has a common format different from the first data format based on the cumulative print information;
a transmitting means for transmitting the generated payment receipt information to an external information processing device;
A program that functions as computer,
Electronic payment receipt information with a common format is generated based on store information that specifies the store sent from the product sales data processing device, and cumulative information obtained by summing up product transaction information associated with the store information for a predetermined period. storage means for receiving and storing;
Extracting means for extracting the electronic payment receipt information associated with the store information from the stored electronic payment receipt information;
receiving means for receiving the store information;
a transmitting means for transmitting the electronic payment receipt information extracted based on the received store information to an external device;
A program that functions as

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