JP2024002686A - Sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a sales data processor and a program capable of dynamically and efficiently performing price discount of articles using price discount stickers.SOLUTION: A sales data processor includes: first input receiving means for accepting input of first identification information that can identify an article; second input receiving means for accepting input of second identification information that can identify an affixed item on the article to which price discount is applied; identification means for identifying the price discount corresponding to the current unit of variation of the affixed item of the second identification information received by the second input receiving means or the article to which the affixed item is attached, based on setting information relating each of the second identification information, a plurality of variation units for applying the price discount set based on a predetermined index, and a price discount indicating a discount amount or a discount rate for each of the variation units; and calculation means for calculating the selling price of the article corresponding to the first identification information received by the first input receiving means based on the price discount identified by the identification means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a sales data processing device and a program.

Traditionally, in stores such as supermarkets and mass retailers, items such as stickers or labels indicating the value discount value (hereinafter also referred to as value discount stickers) are pasted on products eligible for discounts such as discounts and discounts. things are being done. For example, in stores, discount stickers are affixed to products that have been manufactured for a predetermined period of time, products that have been disposed of, and the like. A product with a value discount sticker can be purchased at a discount amount corresponding to the value discount sticker at the time of checkout at a sales data processing device such as a POS terminal. Furthermore, POS terminals that can read discount stickers attached to products have been proposed.

By the way, in the conventional value discount method using value discount stickers, for example, when the value discount value changes due to the passage of time or changes in the number of items in stock, a new value representing the changed value discount value is created. This can be done by replacing the discount stickers or pasting them on top of each other. However, this conventional method is cumbersome because it requires the work of replacing the discount sticker, and further improvements are required from the viewpoint of efficiency.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a sales data processing device and a program that can dynamically and efficiently discount the value of products using value discount stickers.

The sales data processing device of the embodiment includes a first input receiving means, a second input receiving means, a specifying means, and a calculating means. The first input receiving means receives input of first identification information that can identify the product. The second input receiving means receives an input of second identification information that can identify a sticker related to application of a value discount attached to the product. The identifying means associates each piece of the second identification information with a plurality of fluctuation units to which the value discount is applied set based on a predetermined index, and a value discount value indicating the discount amount or discount rate for each of the fluctuation units. Based on the set information, the discount value corresponding to the current fluctuation unit of the attachment of the second identification information received by the second input receiving means or the product to which the attachment is attached is specified. The calculating means calculates the selling price of the product corresponding to the first identification information received by the first input receiving means, based on the discount value specified by the specifying means.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a POS system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an installation example of the electronic shelf label according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of a product master according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the value discount table according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the value discount setting table according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a screen displayed on the display section of the electronic shelf label according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a screen displayed on the display section of the electronic shelf label according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the state of the product buffer according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the state of the product buffer according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of shelf label control processing executed by the POS terminal of the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of sales data processing executed by the POS terminal of the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a product registration process executed by the POS terminal according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a sales data processing device and a program will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is one embodiment of a sales data processing device and a program, and does not limit the configuration, specifications, etc. thereof. The sales data processing device of this embodiment is an example of application to a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal introduced in a store such as a supermarket.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a POS system 1 according to the present embodiment. The POS system 1 includes an electronic shelf label 10, a server device 20, and a POS terminal 30. The electronic shelf label 10, the server device 20, and the POS terminal 30 are connected to the network N via an access point (not shown) or the like. The network N is, for example, a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) installed in a store. Note that the number of electronic shelf labels 10 and POS terminals 30 connected to the POS system 1 is not limited to the illustrated example in FIG.

The electronic shelf label 10 is an example of a display device. A plurality of electronic shelf labels 10 are provided within the store. For example, the electronic shelf label 10 is provided on a display shelf or the like for displaying products. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an installation example of the electronic shelf label 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic shelf label 10 is provided on a shelf on which products G are displayed. Generally, stores use planograms to group products G of the same genre, products G of the same brand, and the like. For example, the electronic shelf labels 10 are arranged at each shelf-divided display position.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic shelf label 10 includes a display section 11 configured with a flat display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or electronic paper. Further, the electronic shelf label 10 includes a computer-configured control unit including a processor, a memory, etc., and a communication interface for connecting to the network N (none of which are shown).

The control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 causes the display unit 11 to display various information. For example, the control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 causes the display unit 11 to display information regarding the discount sticker L attached to the product G in response to a display instruction from the server device 20 or the POS terminal 30.

Here, the value discount sticker L is an example of a sticker related to the application of a value discount, which is attached to a product that is subject to a discount or a discount (hereinafter also referred to as a value discount). The value discount sticker L is affixed to a product eligible for a value discount by a store employee such as a store clerk. There is no particular restriction on the products that are eligible for value discounts, but in this embodiment, for example, products that have been manufactured for a certain period of time or products that have been displayed on display shelves for a certain period of time are subject to value discounts. The target form will be explained.

Different types (designs) of value discount stickers L are prepared for each time the value discount sticker L is attached to the product G. The design of the value discount sticker L is not particularly limited, and any figure, character, etc. can be used, but it is preferable that the design does not include characters, etc. that represent the value discount value itself.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which discount stickers La to Lc with different designs are affixed to each of the products Ga to Gc. Here, each of the products Ga to Gd has been displayed on the display shelf at different times, and the products Ga to Gd are displayed in the order of newer times. Further, it is assumed that discount stickers La to Lc are affixed at different times to the products Ga to Gc that have been displayed for the longest time.

Returning to FIG. 1, the server device 20 is an information processing device such as a store computer. The server device 20 is communicably connected to the electronic shelf label 10 and the server device 20, and manages and stores various data related to the POS system 1.

Specifically, the server device 20 includes a computer-configured control unit including a processor and a memory, a communication interface for connecting to the network N, and the like (none of which are shown). The control unit of the server device 20 controls the entire POS system 1 by cooperating with the electronic shelf label 10 and the POS terminal 30. For example, the control unit of the server device 20 stores and manages various data used in the POS system 1. Further, for example, the control unit of the server device 20 performs control to switch the display screen of the electronic shelf label 10 in response to an instruction from the POS terminal 30.

The POS terminal 30 is an example of a sales data processing device. The POS terminal 30 is placed, for example, at a checkout location within a store. The POS terminal 30 executes a product registration process for registering a product to be purchased and an accounting process for the registered product in response to an operator's operation.

As shown in FIG. 1, the POS terminal 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33. Further, the POS terminal 30 includes a timekeeping device such as an RTC (Real Time Clock) capable of measuring the current date and time (not shown).

The CPU 31 is an example of a processor, and controls the operation of the POS terminal 30 in an integrated manner. The ROM 32 stores various programs. The RAM 33 is a workspace in which programs and various data are developed. For example, a product buffer 331 for storing information related to registered products is formed in the RAM 33.

The CPU 31, ROM 32, and RAM 33 are connected via a bus or the like, and constitute a control section 300 of a computer configuration. The control unit 300 executes various processes by causing the CPU 31 to operate according to various programs stored in the ROM 32 and the storage unit 36 and developed in the RAM 33.

The control unit 300 is connected to a communication unit 34, an I/O device control unit 35, and a storage unit 36 via a bus or the like. The communication unit 34 is a communication interface connectable to the network N. The communication unit 34 communicates with external devices such as the electronic shelf label 10 and the server device 20 via the network N.

The I/O device control unit 35 connects the POS terminal 30 and the external device 40 and controls input/output of data (or information) via the external device 40 . The external device 40 includes, for example, a display section 41, an operation section 42, a scanner section 43, a drawer 44, a printer 45, and the like.

The display unit 41 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display. The display unit 41 displays various screens under the control of the POS terminal 30. For example, the display unit 41 displays an operation screen for supporting product registration operations and checkout operations. Note that the display section 41 may include a touch panel.

The operating unit 42 includes operating devices such as various operating keys and a pointing device, and receives operations from an operator. Further, the operation unit 42 outputs the received operation details to the POS terminal 30. For example, the operation unit 42 includes a start key for instructing the start of a registration operation, a number key for inputting a product code, the number of products, etc., a closing key for instructing the end of product registration, and an amount paid by the customer. It has a confirmation key etc. to confirm. Note that the operation unit 42 may be a touch panel provided on the display surface of the display unit 41.

The scanner unit 43 is a reading device that can read barcodes and the like attached to products. The scanner unit 43 is an imaging device including an imaging element (for example, an electronic camera) such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and reads various information from the captured image.

For example, the scanner unit 43 reads a product code for identifying the product from a code symbol such as a barcode or two-dimensional code attached to the product, and outputs the read product code to the POS terminal 30. Further, for example, the scanner unit 43 reads the value discount sticker L attached to the product and outputs an image of the read value discount sticker L or information that allows identification of the value discount sticker L to the POS terminal 30.

Note that when reading only code symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes, the scanner section 43 may use a barcode scanner that performs reading using a laser method.

The drawer 44 stores cash received from customers and cash used for change. The drawer 44 is configured to open and close in response to a drive signal output from the POS terminal 30.

The printer 45 is a printing device such as a thermal printer. Under the control of the POS terminal 30, the printer 45 prints a receipt showing the details of the transaction, such as at the end of accounting processing.

In this embodiment, the POS terminal 30 and the external device 40 are separated, but the POS terminal 30 and the external device 40 may be integrated, and the integrated device is called a POS terminal (sales data processing device). It may be defined as

The storage unit 36 is an auxiliary storage device of the POS terminal 30, and includes a storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a flash memory that can retain stored contents even if the power is cut off. The storage unit 36 stores various programs that can be executed by the CPU 31, various setting information, and the like. The storage unit 36 also stores a product master 361, a value discount table 362, a value discount setting table 363, and the like.

The product master 361 is a master file that stores information regarding products sold at the store. For example, the product master 361 has the data structure shown in FIG. Here, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the product master 361.

As shown in FIG. 3, the product master 361 stores product information such as the product name and unit price of the product corresponding to the product code in association with the product code. Here, the product code is an example of first identification information that can identify the type of product sold at the store. For example, a JAN (Japanese Article Number) code can be used as the product code. The product name is the name of the product. The price is the price of the product.

The value discount table 362 is a file that stores information regarding value discount stickers L attached to products. For example, the value discount table 362 has a data structure shown in FIG. 4. Here, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the value discount table 362.

As shown in FIG. 4, the value discount table 362 includes information (hereinafter referred to as (also referred to as value discount information). Here, the ID is an example of second identification information that can identify the type of value discount sticker L. The seal image is image data representing the design of the value discount sticker L, or a feature amount quantitatively representing the characteristics/characteristics of the design.

The type is information indicating the type of value discount applied to the value discount sticker L. In this embodiment, two types, "D1" and "P2", can be set. Note that "D1" means a type in which a discount amount is directly specified, and "P2" means a type in which a discount rate is specified.

The date and time for starting the value discount using the value discount sticker L is set in the operation start date and time. For example, the date and time when the value discount sticker L was affixed to the product is set as the operation start date and time.

The current value of the value discount based on the value discount sticker L (hereinafter also referred to as value discount value) is set as the current value. Here, the value discount value is set according to the type. For example, in the case of type "D1", a discount amount is set, and in the case of type "P2", a discount rate is set.

Note that when an employee such as a store clerk uses a value discount sticker L, he/she shall register information regarding the value discount sticker L in the value discount table 362, but there is no particular restriction on the method of registration. . For example, the employee may register information regarding the value discount sticker L to be newly used in the value discount table 362 via the operation unit 42 of the POS terminal 30.

The value discount setting table 363 is a file that stores settings related to the above-mentioned fluctuations in the value discount value. For example, the value discount setting table 363 has a data structure shown in FIG. 5. Here, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the value discount setting table 363.

As shown in FIG. 5, the value discount setting table 363 stores time and value discount values according to the passage of time in association with each other for each type described above. Here, the time item is an example of fluctuation setting information that specifies an index related to the fluctuation of the value discount value and a fluctuation unit, and the unit time when fluctuating the value discount value over time is set. . For example, the time can be set to "1D (Day)" meaning one day, "1H (Hour)" meaning one hour, etc.

In the following items T0 to TE, discount values to be applied when the index specified by the fluctuation setting information fluctuates in units of fluctuation are respectively set. For example, in the example shown in Figure 5, since the index related to the fluctuation of the value discount value is time, the value discount value to be applied when the value changes in units of "1D" or "1H" is stored in T0 to TE. Set.

Specifically, if the unit time set for time is "1D", the value discount value set in T0 corresponds to the value discount value on the 0th day from the base point (operation start date and time), and is set in T1. The value discount value corresponds to the value discount value one day after the base point. Thereafter, discount values are set in T2 to TE every day. In addition, if the unit time set for time is "1H", the value discount value set for T0 corresponds to the value discount value when the elapsed time from the base point (operation start date and time) is less than 1 hour, and T1 The value discount value to be set corresponds to the value discount value for which the elapsed time from the base point is one hour or more and less than two hours. Thereafter, discount values are set at T2 to TE every hour.

In this embodiment, the POS terminal 30 locally stores the product master 361, value discount table 362, and value discount setting table 363, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may also be held by another device. For example, the server device 20 may store some or all of the files of the product master 361, the value discount table 362, and the value discount setting table 363, and the POS terminal 30 may refer to the files stored in the server device 20. You may also do so.

Next, the functional configuration of the POS terminal 30 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the POS terminal 30.

As shown in FIG. 6, the POS terminal 30 includes a setting update section 301, a shelf label control section 302, a first input reception section 303, a second input reception section 304, a discount value identification section 305, and a product discount value identification section 305. The functional configuration includes a registration section 306 and an accounting processing section 307. Specifically, the control unit 300 (CPU 31) of the POS terminal 30 implements the above-described functional configuration by executing a program stored in the ROM 32 or the storage unit 36.

Note that in this embodiment, the above-mentioned functional configuration is implemented as a software configuration achieved through collaboration between a processor and a program, but it may also be a hardware configuration in which part or all of the functional configuration is implemented using a dedicated circuit or the like. .

The setting update unit 301 updates the current value discount value (current value) of each ID set in the value discount table 362 based on the value discount setting table 363. Specifically, the setting update unit 301 updates the elapsed time from the operation start date and time to the current date and time in the value discount table 362 based on the date and time set in the operation start date and time of the value discount table 362 and the current date and time. Calculate for each ID.

Next, the setting update unit 301 identifies the value discount value corresponding to the set from the value discount setting table 363 based on the set of the ID type, the unit of variation (time), and the elapsed time calculated for the ID. For example, if the type is "D1", the time is "1D", and the elapsed time is 36 hours, the setting update unit 301 determines that one day has passed from the operation start date and time, and changes the value discount value set to T1. Specify "20". For example, if the type is "P2", the time is "1H", and the elapsed time is 6 hours and 30 minutes, the setting update unit 301 determines that 6 hours have passed from the operation start date and time, and sets T5. The value discount value “20” is specified.

Then, the setting update unit 301 updates the value discount value by setting the value discount value specified from the value discount setting table 363 to the current value associated with the corresponding ID in the value discount table 362. Here, if the value discount value specified from the value discount setting table 363 and the existing current value (value discount value) stored in the value discount setting table 363 are different, the setting update unit 301 updates the specified value. It may also be updated with a discount value.

Note that the timing at which the setting update unit 301 updates the current value does not particularly matter. For example, the setting update unit 301 may execute processing related to updating the current value every time a predetermined time interval (for example, 30 minutes) elapses. Further, for example, the setting update unit 301 may individually perform update processing for each ID, based on the operation start date and time of the value discount table 362, every time a predetermined time interval elapses from the operation start date and time. good.

The shelf label control unit 302 is an example of display control means. The shelf label control unit 302 controls the screen displayed on the electronic shelf label 10. For example, the shelf label control unit 302 causes the electronic shelf label 10 to display the current discount value of the discount sticker L attached to the product. Specifically, the shelf label control unit 302 transmits instruction information instructing the electronic shelf label 10 to update the display content based on the current value of the value discount sticker L set in the value discount table 362.

Here, the shelf label control unit 302 may transmit to the electronic shelf label 10 instruction information that associates a sticker image with a discount value set to the current value of the sticker image. Further, when a sticker image is stored in the electronic shelf label 10 in association with an ID, the shelf label control unit 302 electronically stores instruction information that associates the ID with the discount value set to the current value of the ID. It may also be transmitted to the shelf label 10.

Further, the shelf label control unit 302 may directly transmit the information to each of the electronic shelf labels 10, or may directly transmit the information to each of the electronic shelf labels 10 via the server device 20. In the latter case, the server device 20 updates the display of the electronic shelf label 10 based on instruction information from the shelf label control unit 302.

Further, the shelf label control unit 302 may transmit (distribute) the same instruction information to all of the electronic shelf labels 10, or may transmit instruction information to each electronic shelf label 10 individually. In the latter case, for example, the ID corresponding to the type of discount sticker L attached to the product may be associated with the identifier of the electronic shelf label 10 placed on the display shelf of the product (hereinafter also referred to as shelf label ID). Prepare the attached shelf label setting information in advance. Then, based on the shelf label setting information, the shelf label control unit 302 transmits instruction information indicating the current value of the ID associated with the shelf label ID to the electronic shelf label 10 of the shelf label ID. Good too.

Here, FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams schematically showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 11 of the electronic shelf label 10. The control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 updates the screen displayed on the display unit 11 in response to instructions from the POS terminal 30 (or server device 20).

For example, for each of the value discount stickers La to Lc shown in FIG. Suppose that instruction information is sent. In this case, the control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 causes the display unit 11 to display the screen shown in FIG. 7 based on the received instruction information.

As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 11 displays the value discount value associated with the value discount sticker L of the sticker image in association with the sticker image representing the design of the value discount stickers La to Lc. Here, the value discount value displayed on the display unit 11 indicates the current value discount value applied by the value discount sticker L. Thereby, a customer using the store can consider purchasing a product to which the value discount sticker L is attached, based on the value discount value of the value discount sticker L displayed on the display unit 11.

Further, assume that as time passes from the state shown in FIG. 7, the setting update unit 301 updates the current value (value discount value) in the value discount table 362 related to the IDs of the value discount stickers La to Lc. In this case, the shelf label control unit 302 transmits instruction information based on the updated discount value as the discount table 362 is updated. The control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 causes the display unit 11 to display, for example, the screen shown in FIG. 8 based on the received instruction information.

As shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 11 displays the current discount value applied by each of the discount stickers La to Lc. FIG. 8 shows an example in which the value discount sticker La has been updated to a 40 yen discount, the value discount sticker Lb has been updated to a 30 yen discount, and the value discount sticker Lc has been updated to a 20 yen discount. That is, the value discount value applied by each of the value discount stickers La to Lc is changed over time.

In this way, in the POS system 1 of this embodiment, by using the value discount sticker L attached to the product, the value discount value related to the value discount sticker L can be dynamically changed over time. . Therefore, in the POS system 1, the work involved in replacing the value discount sticker L can be omitted, so that the value discount of products using the value discount sticker L can be dynamically and efficiently performed.

Further, according to the POS system 1 of the present embodiment, employees such as store clerks can affix discount stickers L to products that have been manufactured for some time or have been displayed on display shelves. , the product can be sold at a discounted price depending on the passage of time. As a result, for example, a store can efficiently promote sales of a target product by setting a larger discount value as time elapses.

The first input receiving unit 303 is an example of a first input receiving means. The first input receiving unit 303 receives input of first identification information (product code) that can identify a product. For example, the first input receiving unit 303 receives the input of a product code by acquiring the product code read through the scanner unit 43. Further, for example, the first input receiving unit 303 receives the input of a product code by acquiring the product code manually input via the operation unit 42 .

The second input receiving unit 304 is an example of second input receiving means. The second input receiving unit 304 receives an input of second identification information (ID) that can identify the discount sticker L attached to the product. For example, the second input receiving unit 304 acquires the ID of the seal image corresponding to the image from the value discount table 362 based on the image of the value discount sticker L read through the scanner unit 43, thereby providing a value discount. Accepts the input of an ID that can identify the sticker L. Further, for example, the second input reception unit 304 receives an input of an ID that can identify the value discount sticker L by acquiring an ID manually input via the operation unit 42 .

The discount value specifying unit 305 is an example of specifying means. When the second input receiving unit 304 receives the ID of the value discount sticker L, the value discount value identifying unit 305 identifies the current value discount value corresponding to the ID. Specifically, the value discount value specifying unit 305 refers to the value discount table 362 and determines the operation start date and time based on the date and time set for the operation start date and time of the ID received by the second input reception unit 304 and the current date and time. Calculate the elapsed time from the start date and time to the current date and time.

Next, based on the set of the type of ID received by the second input receiving unit 304, the fluctuation unit (time), and the elapsed time calculated for the ID, the value discount value specifying unit 305 determines the value discount corresponding to the set. The value is specified from the value discount setting table 363. Here, the method of specifying the value discount value performed by the value discount value specifying unit 305 is the same as the method of specifying the value discount value performed by the setting update unit 301 described above.

In the present embodiment, the value discount value specifying unit 305 uses the value discount setting table 363 to specify the value discount value corresponding to the ID received by the second input receiving unit 304. The current value of the discount table 362 may be used for identification. In this case, the value discount value identifying unit 305 reads the current value corresponding to the ID received by the second input receiving unit 304 from the value discount table 362, and identifies the value discount value set to the current value. Moreover, the setting update section 301 and the discount value specifying section 305 may be realized with the same functional configuration.

The product registration unit 306 is an example of calculation means. The product registration unit 306 executes registration processing for the product for which the first input reception unit 303 has received input. Specifically, the product registration unit 306 acquires product information corresponding to the product code accepted by the first input receiving unit 303 from the product master 361. Next, the product registration unit 306 stores (registers) the product code, product information, etc. in the product buffer 331 in association with each other.

In addition, when the first input receiving section 303 receives the product code and the second input receiving section 304 receives the ID of the value discount sticker L, the product registration section 306 stores the value discount value of the value discount sticker L. Register with a discount according to the amount. Specifically, the product registration unit 306 subtracts the discount amount corresponding to the value discount value specified by the value discount value identification unit 305 from the unit price of the product, and stores the subtraction result in the product buffer 331 as the sales price of the product. register.

For example, when the type of the value discount value specified by the value discount value specifying unit 305 is “D1”, the product registration unit 306 sets the value indicated by the value discount value as the discount amount. For example, if the type of value discount value identified by the value discount value specifying unit 305 is "P2", the product registration unit 306 multiplies the value indicated by the value discount value divided by 100 by the unit price of the product. The value obtained will be the discount amount. The product registration unit 306 then registers the value obtained by subtracting the discount amount from the unit price of the product in the product buffer 331 as the sales price of the product.

Note that the input timing of the product code and the ID of the value discount sticker L is not particularly limited, but the product code and the ID of the value discount sticker L attached to the same product are handled as a set of data. It is preferable. For example, the product registration unit 306 may treat IDs input within a predetermined time after the product code is input as a set of data related to the same product. Furthermore, even if the ID is input first, the product registration unit 306 may treat product codes input within a predetermined time after the ID is input as a set of data related to the same product. good.

Here, the product registration process performed by the product registration unit 306 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9 and 10 are diagrams schematically showing an example of the state of the product buffer 331.

First, assume that the first input receiving unit 303 receives the product code "ZZZZZZZ". In this case, the product registration unit 306 reads the product information of the product corresponding to the product code “ZZZZZZ” from the product master 361. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the product registration unit 306 registers the product code "ZZZZZZZ" and product information, as well as the number of products, discount amount, amount, etc., in the product buffer 331.

Here, the score means the number of registered products of the same product code. In this state, one product with the product code "ZZZZZZ" is registered, so the score is "1". Moreover, the amount means the total amount of products with the same product code. Further, at the time of this registration, since the value discount sticker L is not read, the discount amount "0" is registered. Note that "No." in the product buffer 331 indicates the registration order of the products.

Next, it is assumed that the first input receiving section 303 receives the product code "ZZZZZZZ" and the second input receiving section 304 receives the ID of the discount sticker L. In this case, the product registration unit 306 reads the product information of the product corresponding to the product code “ZZZZZZ” from the product master 361 as before. Further, the product registration unit 306 calculates the price of the product by subtracting the discount amount according to the value discount value specified by the value discount value specifying unit 305 from the unit price of the product. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the product registration unit 306 registers the product code "ZZZZZZ" and product information as well as the number of products, discount amount, amount, etc. corresponding to the product code in the product buffer 331.

In the state shown in FIG. 10, two products with the product code "ZZZZZZ" are registered, so the score is updated to "2". Further, the discount amount "20 (yen)" applied at the time of the second registration is added to the first discount amount "0" and registered. Then, in the amount field, the amount "580 (yen)" is the sum of the price "300 (yen)" of the product registered the first time and the price "280 (yen)" of the product after the discount registered the second time. yen)” is registered.

Next, if the first input reception unit 303 accepts the product code “YYYYY” and the second input reception unit 304 accepts the ID of the discount sticker L, the product registration unit 306 performs registration processing for the product. For example, the information shown in "No. 2" in FIG. 10 is registered in the product buffer 331.

In this way, each time a product code is input, the product registration unit 306 registers information related to accounting for the product corresponding to the product code in the product buffer 331. In this embodiment, products related to the same product code are registered all at once, but the invention is not limited to this, and each registered product code may be registered individually.

Returning to FIG. 6, the accounting processing unit 307 executes accounting processing for the products registered by the product registration unit 306. Specifically, when the close key is operated, the accounting processing unit 307 calculates the total price of the products for one transaction based on the information registered in the product buffer 331 before receiving the operation.

For example, if the close key is operated in the state of the product buffer 331 shown in FIG. (yen)” is calculated. Next, the accounting processing unit 307 opens the drawer 44 and executes accounting processing to settle the total amount of goods with the amount paid by the customer (payment amount).

In such accounting processing, the accounting processing unit 307 calculates the amount of change by subtracting the total amount from the payment amount. Furthermore, the accounting processing unit 307 controls the printer 45 to print a receipt showing details of the transaction such as the registered products, discount amount, and details of the accounting process, and ends the accounting process.

An example of processing performed by the POS terminal 30 described above will be described below.

First, with reference to FIG. 11, processing related to display control of the electronic shelf label 10 performed by the POS terminal 30 will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of shelf label control processing executed by the POS terminal 30.

First, the setting update unit 301 waits until a predetermined time period determined for updating the current value has elapsed (step S11; No). When the predetermined time has elapsed (step S11; Yes), the setting update unit 301 selects one of the IDs registered in the value discount setting table 363 as a processing target (step S12). Next, the setting update unit 301 calculates the elapsed time from the operation start date and time set in association with the ID to be processed to the current date and time (step S13).

Subsequently, the setting update unit 301 specifies a value discount value corresponding to the set of the type set in association with the ID to be processed and the elapsed time calculated in step S13, based on the value discount table 362 (step S14).

Next, the setting update unit 301 compares the current value discount value (current value) set in association with the ID to be processed and the value discount value specified in step S14, and determines whether or not they are different. (Step S15). Here, if it is determined that there is a difference (step S15; Yes), the setting update unit 301 updates the current value by setting the value discount value specified in step S14 to the current value (step S16), and proceeds to step S17. Transition. If it is determined that they match (step S15; No), the setting update unit 301 immediately moves to step S17.

Subsequently, the setting update unit 301 determines whether all IDs have been processed (step S17). If there is an unprocessed ID (step S17; No), the setting update unit 301 returns the process to step S12 and selects the next ID to be processed. If all IDs are to be processed (step S17; Yes), the setting update unit 301 moves to step S18.

Next, the shelf label control unit 302 transmits instruction information to update the display content to the electronic shelf label 10 based on the updated value discount table 362 (step S18), and ends this process.

Next, the product sales data processing performed by the POS terminal 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of sales data processing executed by the POS terminal 30.

As shown in FIG. 12, the product registration unit 306 of the POS terminal 30 executes a product registration process in response to a predetermined operation instructing the start of a transaction (step S21). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of product registration processing.

First, the product registration unit 306 cooperates with the first input reception unit 303 to determine whether a product code has been input (step S211). If the product code is not input (step S211; No), the product registration unit 306 moves to step S213. Further, when a product code is input (step S211; Yes), the product registration unit 306 reads product information of the product corresponding to the product code from the product master 361, and registers the product in the product buffer 331 (step S211; Yes). S212), the process moves to step S213.

Next, the product registration unit 306 cooperates with the second input reception unit 304 to determine whether the ID of the discount sticker L has been input (step S213). If the ID of the value discount sticker L is not input (step S213; No), the product registration unit 306 moves to step S215. If the ID of the value discount sticker L is input (step S213; Yes), the product registration unit 306 registers the unit price of the product based on the current value discount value (current value) set in the value discount table 362. A value discount process is executed in which the amount obtained by subtracting the discount amount from the value is registered in the product buffer 331 (step S214), and the process moves to step S215.

Subsequently, the product registration unit 306 determines whether the close key has been input (step S215). If the closing key is not input (step S215; No), the product registration unit 306 returns the process to step S211. If the closing key is input (step S215; Yes), the product registration unit 306 ends the product registration process and moves the process to step S22 in FIG. 12.

Returning to FIG. 12, the accounting processing unit 307 executes accounting processing based on the information of each product registered in the product buffer 331 in the product registration process of step S21 (step S22), and ends this processing.

As described above, the POS terminal 30 of the present embodiment has the first input receiving unit 303 that accepts input of a product code that can identify a product, and the input of an ID that can identify a value discount sticker L attached to a product. A second input reception unit 304 is provided. Further, the POS terminal 30 associates each ID with a plurality of fluctuation units related to the application of value discounts set based on a predetermined index, and a value discount value indicating the discount amount or discount rate for each fluctuation unit. Based on the value discount table 362 and the value discount setting table 363, the value discount sticker L of the ID received by the second input reception unit 304 or the product to which the value discount sticker L is attached corresponds to the current fluctuation unit. Identify value discount values. More specifically, the POS terminal 30 specifies the value discount value corresponding to the current value of the index based on the index serving as the fluctuation unit and the value of the index or the value discount value determined for each range. Then, the POS terminal 30 calculates the selling price of the product corresponding to the product code received by the first input receiving unit 303 based on the specified discount value, and performs product registration and accounting processing.

Thereby, in the POS terminal 30, using the value discount sticker L attached to the product, the value discount value related to the value discount sticker L can be dynamically changed in accordance with fluctuation units such as the passage of time. Therefore, in the POS system 1, the work involved in replacing the value discount sticker L can be omitted, so that the value discount of products using the value discount sticker L can be dynamically and efficiently performed.

Note that the embodiments described above can be modified and implemented as appropriate by changing part of the configuration or function of each of the devices described above. Therefore, some modified examples of the above-described embodiment will be described below as other embodiments. In addition, below, the points different from the embodiment described above will be mainly explained. Specifically, the same reference numerals are given to the same points as those already explained, and the detailed explanation will be omitted. Further, the modified examples described below may be implemented individually or in appropriate combinations.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the value discount value based on the value discount sticker L is changed according to the elapsed time from the operation start date and time. It may be varied. For example, the discount value may be changed depending on the number of products in stock.

In this case, for example, the server device 20 manages the number of products in stock corresponding to the product code in association with the product code of each product. Specifically, the server device 20 calculates the inventory by subtracting the number of items accounted for from the inventory quantity for each item code registered in advance based on the item code of the item accounted for at each POS terminal 30. Update the numbers sequentially.

Further, for example, the value discount table 362 stores the number of products in stock at the time when the value discount based on the value discount sticker L starts (hereinafter also referred to as the number of stock at the start of operation) instead of the item of operation start date and time. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted that does not use the number of stocks at the start of operation.

Further, the value discount setting table 363 stores items related to units of change in stock quantity instead of time items. For example, the value discount setting table 363 may have an item in which the value of the inventory quantity can be directly set as a unit of variation related to type "D1". Further, for example, the value discount setting table 363 may have an item in which the ratio of the current stock quantity to the operation start stock can be set as a unit of variation related to type "P2". In the items T0 to TE, discount values are set for each range according to the unit of variation of each type.

On the one hand, the setting update unit 301 and the value discount value specifying unit 305 determine the number of products in stock to which the value discount sticker L has been attached, based on the number of stocks managed by the server device 20, the value discount table 362, and the value discount setting table 363. , the current value discount value of the product is identified. Specifically, the setting update unit 301 and the value discount value specifying unit 305 update the number of products in stock with the value discount sticker L attached, the number of stocks to start operating, the type related to the ID of the value discount sticker L, the unit of variation, etc. Based on this, the current value discount value is specified from the value discount setting table 363.

For example, when the type is "D1" and the unit of variation indicates the inventory quantity itself, the setting update unit 301 and value discount value specifying unit 305 identify the value discount value set in the range that includes the current inventory quantity. In addition, when the type is "P2" and the unit of variation indicates the ratio of the current inventory to the operation start inventory, the setting update unit 301 and the discount value specifying unit 305 calculate the value calculated from the operation start inventory and the current inventory. Based on the ratio, a discount value set in a range that includes the ratio is identified.

According to the POS terminal 30 of this modification, similarly to the embodiment described above, the value discount sticker L attached to the product is used to calculate the value discount value related to the value discount sticker L, such as the number of products in stock, etc. It can be dynamically changed according to the unit of variation. Therefore, in the POS system 1 of this modification, as in the embodiment described above, the work required to reapply the value discount sticker L can be omitted, so that the value discount of the product using the value discount sticker L can be dynamically and It can be done efficiently.

Furthermore, according to the configuration of this modification, an employee such as a store clerk can sell the product at a discount value according to the number of items in stock by pasting a value discount sticker L on the product whose inventory is to be reduced. can. As a result, for example, a store can efficiently promote sales of a target product by setting a larger discount value as the number of items in stock decreases.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, the configuration in which the POS terminal 30 controls the display of the electronic shelf label 10 has been described. However, the display control of the electronic shelf label 10 may be performed by a device other than the POS terminal 30.

As an example, the control unit of the server device 20 may be configured to control the display of the electronic shelf label 10. In this case, the server device 20 holds a value discount table 362 and a value discount setting table 363, and has the functional configuration of a setting update section 301 and a shelf label control section 302, thereby achieving the same effects as in the above embodiment. be able to. Note that the value discount value specifying unit 305 of the POS terminal 30 identifies the value discount sticker L input to its own POS terminal 30 by referring to the value discount table 362 and the value discount setting table 363 held by the server device 20. Identify the value discount value corresponding to the ID.

Further, as another example, the control unit of the electronic shelf label 10 may be configured to control the display of its own electronic shelf label 10. In this case, for example, the server device 20 holds a value discount table 362 and a value discount setting table 363, and includes the functional configuration of the setting update section 301. Further, each of the electronic shelf labels 10 is equipped with the functional configuration of a shelf label control unit 302, and the shelf label control unit 302 refers to the value discount table 362 and the value discount setting table 363 held by the server device 20, and Controls the screen displayed on the display unit 11. Thereby, the same effects as the above embodiment can be achieved.

(Modification 3)
In the embodiment described above, the second input receiving unit 304 of the POS terminal 30 is configured to obtain the ID of the value discount sticker L via the operation unit 42 or the scanner unit 43, but the ID input method is different from this. There shall be no limit.

For example, if a wireless tag such as an RFID tag is attached to the value discount sticker L, and the ID of the value discount sticker L is stored in the wireless tag, the second input receiving unit 304 of the POS terminal 30 uses an RFID reader/writer. The ID may be acquired through a reading device such as the following. In this case, the reading device can be used in the POS terminal 30 by connecting it to the I/O device control unit 35 as an external device 40.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, the display screen of the electronic shelf label 10 is used to display the current discount value of the discount sticker L, but the display target device is not limited to the electronic shelf label 10. do. For example, the POS terminal 30 may display the current discount value of the value discount sticker L on the display device, such as a signage terminal provided in the store, by transmitting instruction information.

Further, the POS terminal 30 may display the current discount value of the discount sticker L on a display device such as the display section 41 connected to its own POS terminal 30.

Note that the programs executed by each device of the above-described embodiments are provided in a state that is pre-installed in a ROM, a storage unit, or the like. The programs executed on each device of the above-described embodiments are files in an installable or executable format and can be stored on a computer such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It may be configured to be recorded on a readable recording medium and provided.

Furthermore, the programs executed by each device of the above-described embodiments may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Furthermore, the programs executed by each device of the above-described embodiments may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

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. These novel embodiments and modifications thereof 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. . These embodiments and their 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.

1 POS system 10 Electronic shelf label 20 Server device 30 POS terminal 301 Setting update section 302 Shelf label control section 303 First input reception section 304 Second input reception section 305 Discount value identification section 306 Product registration section 307 Accounting processing section 361 Product Master 362 Value discount table 363 Value discount setting table N Network

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-074013

Claims (6)

a first input receiving means that receives an input of first identification information that can identify the product;
a second input receiving means that receives an input of second identification information that can identify a sticker related to the application of a value discount attached to the product;
Setting information that associates each piece of second identification information with a plurality of variation units for applying value discounts set based on a predetermined index, and a value discount value indicating the discount amount or discount rate for each variation unit. identification means for specifying a value discount value corresponding to the current fluctuation unit of the attachment of the second identification information accepted by the second input reception means or the product to which the attachment is attached, based on the second input reception means;
Calculating means for calculating the selling price of the product corresponding to the first identification information received by the first input receiving means, based on the discount value specified by the specifying means;
A sales data processing device comprising: The identifying means identifies each piece of the second identification information, the operation start date and time of the paste corresponding to each of the second identification information, and a value discount value that changes according to the elapsed time from the operation start date and time. Based on the associated setting information, calculate the elapsed time from the operation start date and time of the second identification information received by the second input receiving means to the current date and time, and calculate the discount value corresponding to the calculated elapsed time. identify,
The sales data processing device according to claim 1. The specifying means associates each piece of the second identification information with the number of products in stock that has a sticker attached to each piece of the second identification information, and a discount value that varies depending on the number of items in stock. specifying the value discount value corresponding to the current inventory quantity of the product to which the second identification information sticker received by the second input receiving means is attached, based on the setting information;
The sales data processing device according to claim 1. A display screen in which an image representing the pasted object corresponding to each of the second identification information is associated with a current discount value of each of the second identification information specified based on the setting information is displayed on an external display screen. The sales data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for causing the display device to display the information. 2. The sales agent according to claim 1, wherein the second input receiving means receives input of the second identification information from an imaging device that reads the attachment from an image of the product or an operating device that receives operations from an operator. Data processing equipment. sales data processing equipment computer,
a first input receiving means that receives an input of first identification information that can identify the product;
a second input receiving means that receives an input of second identification information that can identify a sticker related to the application of a value discount attached to the product;
Setting information that associates each piece of second identification information with a plurality of fluctuation units for application of value discounts set based on a predetermined index, and a value discount value indicating the discount amount or discount rate for each said fluctuation unit. Identification means for specifying a value discount value corresponding to the current fluctuation unit of the attachment of the second identification information received by the second input receiving means or the product to which the attachment is attached, based on the second input receiving means;
Calculating means for calculating the selling price of the product corresponding to the first identification information received by the first input receiving means, based on the discount value specified by the specifying means;
A program to make it work.

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