JP2024023878A - Sales data processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sales data processing device and a program that can efficiently provide services according to settlement methods.

SOLUTION: A sales data processing device comprises: registration means for executing registration processing on articles that a customer purchases; specification means for specifying a settlement method for the articles having been registered in one transaction; determination means for determining whether the settlement method specified by the specification means meets conditions of settlement methods previously set as conditions for providing services; and providing means for providing the services for the customer at the time of settlement of the articles when the determination means determines that the conditions for providing the services are met.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, stores such as supermarkets, department stores, and convenience stores sometimes offer services such as discounts as part of sales promotions when a combination of products, their quantities, etc. meet predetermined conditions. In such stores, sales data processing devices such as POS (Point of Sale) terminals determine whether the combination of purchased products and their quantities meet the conditions, and if the conditions are met, services such as discounts are provided. providing.

Furthermore, in recent years, it has become possible to make payments using prepaid electronic money cards, etc., as a payment method other than cash. In order to promote the use of such electronic money cards, stores sometimes provide services such as discounts when the condition of paying for products with electronic money is met.

However, in the past, when payment methods were used as a condition for providing services, store staff had to judge whether the payment method specified by the customer met the conditions, which was inefficient and could lead to errors in judgment. was there.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a sales data processing device and a program that can efficiently provide services according to payment methods.

The sales data processing device of the embodiment includes a registration means for executing a registration process for a product purchased by a customer, a designation means for designating a payment method for the product registered in one transaction, and a payment method specified by the designation means. a determining means for determining whether the method satisfies conditions for a payment method set in advance as conditions for providing the service; and when the determining means determines that the condition for providing the service is satisfied; , providing means for providing the service to the customer at the time of payment for the product.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a POS terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the condition setting file shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of sales data processing executed by the POS terminal of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the first notification screen displayed by the POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the second notification screen displayed by the POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the third notification screen displayed by the POS terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the fourth notification screen displayed by the POS terminal of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, a sales data processing device and a program according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the sales data processing device and program are applied to a POS terminal used in a store such as a supermarket, a department store, or a convenience store will be described, but the application is not limited to this example.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a POS terminal 1 according to this embodiment. The POS terminal 1 includes a main body part 2 and a money storage part 3. The main body section 2 includes an operation section 4, a display section 5 for clerks, a display section 6 for customers, a printing section 7, a card reader 8, a barcode reader 9, a touch panel 10, a short-range wireless communication section 11, and the like.

The main body section 2 includes a power supply section and a circuit board (none of which are shown). The money storage section 3 includes a drawer and stores money and change reserves received from customers.

The operation unit 4 is a keyboard that includes various operation keys such as a subtotal key 41, an electronic money declaration key 42 (see FIG. 2), and a number key for inputting numbers.

The store clerk display section 5 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display. The store clerk display section 5 is installed facing the store clerk. The clerk display section 5 displays characters and images. A transparent touch panel 10 is provided on the surface of the store clerk display section 5. When the clerk touches the touch panel 10 of the key part displayed on the display section 5 for clerks, the clerk can operate the keys displayed on the display section 5 for clerks.

The customer display section 6 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display. The customer display section 6 is installed facing the customer. The customer display section 6 displays characters and images.

The printing section 7 includes a thermal head, a storage section for storing rolled paper, a transport section (none of which is shown), and the like. The conveyance unit pulls out one end of the paper from the storage unit and conveys it, and the thermal head prints product information, payment information, etc. regarding the product on the conveyed paper. The POS terminal 1 issues a receipt or the like by further transporting the paper printed by the printing unit 7.

The product information includes the name of the product, the price of the product, and the like. Further, the payment information includes the total amount of products (hereinafter also referred to as the total amount of products), the discount amount (discount amount), the amount of change, the payment method (payment method), the payment amount, etc. Note that the POS terminal 1 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute at least a payment method using cash (cash payment) and a payment method using electronic money information (electronic money payment), which will be described later.

The card reader 8 includes an operation section for pulling the card toward you, and a reading section (both not shown) for magnetically reading card information from the operated card. The barcode reader 9 reads the barcode attached to the product and inputs the product code into the POS terminal 1.

The short-range wireless communication unit 11 is a communication device that complies with short-range wireless communication standards such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) and NFC (Near Field Communication). The short-range wireless communication unit 11 performs short-range wireless communication with a storage medium owned by a customer. The short-range wireless communication unit 11 reads electronic money information related to electronic money payment from the storage medium and inputs it to the POS terminal 1. Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the short-range wireless communication unit 11 is externally attached to the POS terminal 1, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short-range wireless communication unit 11 may be provided integrally with the POS terminal 1. Further, the short-range wireless communication section 11 may be placed facing the customer similarly to the customer display section 6.

The type and shape of the storage medium are not particularly limited as long as it can communicate with the short-range wireless communication unit 11. For example, the storage medium may be an electronic money card equipped with a non-contact IC chip. Further, the storage medium may be an electronic device such as a smartphone equipped with an electronic money function. Electronic money information includes information related to electronic money payments, such as the prepaid amount (hereinafter referred to as the charge amount) and information regarding data communication with the company providing electronic money services (host computer). shall be provided. Note that in this embodiment, prepaid electronic money payment will be described.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. The POS terminal 1 includes a control section 100 for controlling each section. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23. The CPU 21 is connected to the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 via bus lines 26 such as an address bus and a data bus. Further, a controller 27 is connected to the control unit 100 via a bus line 26. The control unit 100 executes various processes by causing the CPU 21 to operate according to a program stored in the memory unit 24 and developed in the RAM 23.

The memory unit 24 is a readable/writable nonvolatile storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The memory unit 24 stores various programs and various setting information related to the operation of the POS terminal 1. The memory unit 24 also stores a product master file 241 and a condition setting file 242.

The product master file 241 is a file that stores product names, unit prices, etc. in association with product codes of each product sold at the store. The product code is identification information for identifying the product, and for example, a JAN (Japanese Article Number) code or the like can be used.

The condition setting file 242 is a file that stores various conditions (condition information) regarding the provision of a service. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the condition setting file 242.

As shown in FIG. 3, the condition setting file 242 stores group numbers, table numbers, provision periods, provision conditions, and service contents in association with each other. Here, a set of provision period, provision condition, and service content corresponds to one piece of condition information.

The table number is an identifier for identifying each piece of condition information. A unique numerical value different from other table numbers is set for the table number. The group number is an identifier for grouping condition information. The same number is set as the group number for the condition information (table number) of the same group. For example, condition information of table numbers "2" and "3" associated with group number "2" belong to the same group.

In the provision period, conditions relating to the service provision period are set as an example of conditions relating to transaction details. It is possible to set various conditions regardless of the setting contents or setting method. For example, as shown in table number "1", dates and times for starting and ending service provision may be set. In this case, the period from the set start date and time to the end date and time becomes the service provision period. Furthermore, as shown in table number "2", days of the week may be set as the service provision period. Further, as shown in table number "3", the service provision period may be set to be empty (null). In this embodiment, if the service provision period is left blank, it means that the service is provided all the time.

The provision conditions include conditions related to payment methods, conditions related to transaction details other than the provision period, and the like. It is possible to set various conditions regardless of the setting contents or setting method. For example, as shown in table number "1", the condition may be that the total amount of the product be paid by a specific payment method (electronic money payment). Further, as shown in table number "2", the condition may be that the amount paid by a specific payment method (electronic money payment) is equal to or more than a predetermined amount (2000 yen). Furthermore, as shown in table number "3", the condition may be that a specific product X (target product) is paid for using a specific payment method (electronic money payment).

The content of the service to be provided is set in the service content field. It is possible to set various service contents regardless of the setting contents or setting method. For example, as shown in table number "1", the service content may be to discount a predetermined percentage (5%) from the total product price. Further, as shown in table number "2", the service content may be to discount a predetermined percentage (3%) from the amount paid in electronic money. Further, as shown in table number "3", the service content may include discounting a predetermined amount (20 yen) from the unit price of the target product.

In the POS terminal 1 of this embodiment, validation/invalidation of condition information can be set in units of the group number or table number described above. For example, when table number "1" is validated, condition information of table number "1" is validated. Further, for example, when group number “2” is validated, condition information of table number “2” or “3” is validated. The POS terminal 1 determines whether each customer's transaction satisfies the conditions of the activated condition information, and if the conditions are met, provides the customer with the service (service content) set in the condition information. do.

Note that the setting contents of the condition setting file 242 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3. For example, as another example of the service provision condition, it may be set that the number of types of payment methods used in one transaction is a predetermined number or less. In this case, it is preferable to set the number of payment method types to 2 or less, for example, because the fewer the payment methods used in one transaction, the more time and labor required for the transaction can be reduced. Furthermore, the type of payment method may be set to include a specific payment method (for example, electronic money payment).

Further, another example of the provision condition may be that payment is made using a specific electronic money card. In this case, by making the offer condition the use of an electronic money card independently issued by a store, etc., it is possible to promote sales and use of the electronic money card. Note that the storage medium (electronic money card) can be determined based on identification information included in the electronic money information.

Furthermore, the validation/invalidation of the condition information may be set manually or automatically. In the case of automatic operation, the POS terminal 1 may be configured to enable/disable the condition information according to a predetermined schedule. For example, the POS terminal 1 may be configured to enable table number "1" from 10:00 to 14:00 and enable group number "2" from 16:00 to 20:00.

Returning to FIG. 2, the control unit 100 is connected to the timer 25 via the bus line 26. The timer 25 is, for example, an RTC (Real Time Clock) or the like, and measures the current date and time and day of the week.

The controller 27 also includes a money storage section 3, an operation section 4, a clerk display section 5, a customer display section 6, a printing section 7, a card reader 8, a barcode reader 9, a touch panel 10, and a short-range wireless communication section 11. It is connected. The controller 27 executes various controls based on commands from the control unit 100. The operation unit 4 includes a subtotal key 41, an electronic money declaration key 42, a number key, various function keys, and the like. The subtotal key 41 is a key for finishing input of product information and executing payment processing. The electronic money declaration key 42 is a key for declaring execution of electronic money payment.

Further, the bus line 26 is connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) I/F (Interface) 28 . The LANI/F 28 is communicably connected to other POS terminals 1, higher-level servers (none of which are shown), etc. via a network (not shown).

Next, the functional configuration of the POS terminal 1 will be explained. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 100 of the POS terminal 1 executes the program stored in the memory unit 24 to control the information input unit 1101, the identification unit 1102, the registration unit 1103, and the calculation unit 1104. , a reading unit 1105, a service providing unit 1106, a payment processing unit 1107, and a display control unit 1108. Note that the control unit 100 functions, together with the operation unit 4 (electronic money declaration key 42, number keys, etc.), as an example of a specifying means for specifying a payment method.

The information input unit 1101 inputs product identification information for identifying the product. Specifically, the information input unit 1101 inputs the product code output from the barcode reader 9 as product identification information.

The identification unit 1102 identifies the product based on the product identification information. Specifically, the identifying unit 1102 refers to the product master file 241 and identifies the product corresponding to the product code input by the information input unit 1101.

The registration unit 1103 is an example of a registration unit. The registration unit 1103 registers sales data indicating the details of the commercial transaction for the product specified by the identification unit 1102. Specifically, the registration unit 1103 acquires product information of the specified product from the product master file 241. Furthermore, the registration unit 1103 generates sales data in which the acquired product information is associated with the number of products (number of purchases) that is input separately. Then, the registration unit 1103 registers the product by holding the generated sales data in the RAM 23.

The calculation unit 1104 calculates, for each piece of registered sales data, the price of the product included in the sales data. Specifically, the calculation unit 1104 multiplies the unit price of the product and the number of products included in the sales data to calculate the amount of money involved in the commercial transaction of the product. Further, the calculation unit 1104 calculates the total amount of products for one transaction (total amount of products) by adding up the amounts calculated for each piece of sales data.

The reading unit 1105 is an example of an acquisition unit. The reading unit 1105 reads electronic money information from a storage medium owned by the customer via the short-range wireless communication unit 11. Specifically, the reading unit 1105 reads electronic money information from the storage medium of the customer who has established communication with the short-range wireless communication unit 11 on the condition that the electronic money declaration key 42 has been operated.

The service providing unit 1106 is an example of a determining means and a providing means. Based on the condition setting file 242, the service providing unit 1106 determines whether the payment method and transaction details related to one transaction satisfy the conditions for providing the service. Specifically, the service providing unit 1106 determines whether the payment method and transaction details related to one transaction satisfy the conditions (provision period, provision conditions) set in the condition information, based on the activated condition information. Determine whether

Further, when the service providing unit 1106 determines that the conditions set in the condition information are satisfied, the service providing unit 1106 provides the service (service content) set in the condition information. For example, if a discount or discount is specified in the service content, the service providing unit 1106 may provide a predetermined amount of discount or discount to the target amount (total amount of products, amount paid with electronic money, etc.). apply the discount.

Note that if multiple pieces of condition information are enabled and the conditions of these multiple pieces of condition information are satisfied during one transaction, the service providing unit 1106 provides the service set for each piece of condition information. Alternatively, a service set in any one of the condition information may be provided. In the latter case, for example, the service providing unit 1106 determines whether there is a product for which multiple discounts (discounts) are given, and if such a product exists, provides the service using one of the condition information. may be controlled. Although there is no particular limitation on the method of selecting condition information, for example, the service providing unit 1106 may perform control to preferentially select condition information with a large discount amount.

The payment processing unit 1107 executes payment processing for each product registered in one transaction. Specifically, the payment processing unit 1107 pays each product registered in one transaction based on the total amount of each product registered in one transaction (total amount of products) and the total amount of products after service provision by the service providing unit 1106. Execute payment processing. For example, the payment processing unit 1107 executes payment processing using cash based on the amount paid in cash (bills, coins). Further, the payment processing unit 1107 executes payment processing using electronic money based on the charge amount included in the electronic money information read by the reading unit 1105.

The display control unit 1108 is an example of a notification means. The display control section 1108 performs display control of the clerk display section 5 and the customer display section 6. For example, the display control unit 1108 displays the breakdown of each product registered in the registration unit 1103, the total amount calculated by the calculation unit 1104, the amount after discount by the service provision unit 1106, etc. displayed on the display section 6. In addition, the display control unit 1108 displays various notification screens on the clerk display unit 5 and the customer display unit 6.

Next, the operation of the POS terminal 1 will be explained. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of sales data processing executed by the POS terminal 1. In this process, it is assumed that payment of the entire product total amount with electronic money is enabled as a service provision condition, as shown in the condition information of table number "1" shown in FIG.

First, the information input unit 1101 determines whether product identification information for identifying a product has been input (step S11). If product identification information is not input (step S11; No), the process moves to step S14.

When the product identification information is input (step S11; Yes), the identification unit 1102 identifies the product of the input product identification information based on the product master file 241 (step S12). Next, the registration unit 1103 registers sales data including the product name, unit price, quantity, etc. of the specified product in the RAM 23 (step S13), and proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the operation of the subtotal key 41 has been received (step S14). If the subtotal key 41 is not operated (step S14; No), the control unit 100 returns the process to step S11.

Further, when the control unit 100 receives the operation of the subtotal key 41 in step S14 (step S14; Yes), the control unit 100 sets the sales data of each product registered in the RAM 23 as a product for one transaction, and proceeds to step S15.

Next, the control unit 100 waits until a payment method is designated. Here, for example, when the amount paid in cash is input by inputting a number key, etc., the control unit 100 determines that the payment method by cash has been specified (step S15; No). Then, the control unit 100 specifies (notifies) the specified payment method to the payment processing unit 1107.

The payment processing unit 1107 determines whether the amount paid by the specified payment method is greater than or equal to the total amount of the product, that is, whether the total amount of the product is satisfied (step S16). For example, the payment processing unit 1107 determines whether the amount of cash input via the numeric keys or the like is equal to or greater than the total amount of the product.

If it is determined in step S16 that the total amount of the product is satisfied (step S16; Yes), the payment processing unit 1107 executes a payment process to settle the total amount of the product based on the payment amount (step S17), and moves to step S34. do.

Further, if it is determined that the total amount of products is not satisfied (step S16; No), the payment processing unit 1107 executes a payment process to settle a part of the total amount of products based on the payment amount (step S18), and proceeds to step S15. return. Hereinafter, the remaining amount of the total amount of the product after partial payment is made will be referred to as the remaining amount of the product. It is assumed that the details of the payment processing executed in steps S17, S18, etc. are held in the RAM 23 or the like until this processing is completed.

Further, in step S15, when the operation of the electronic money declaration key 42 is accepted, the control unit 100 determines that the payment method using electronic money has been specified (step S15; Yes). Then, the control unit 100 specifies (notifies) the specified payment method to the service providing unit 1106 and the payment processing unit 1107.

The service providing unit 1106 determines whether the specified payment method and current transaction content satisfy the conditions for providing the service (step S19).

For example, the service providing unit 1106 determines whether or not the current date and time and day of the week are within the range of the provision period set in the condition information of the condition setting file 242, and if it is determined that the current date and time is within the range, one element of the condition is set. It is determined that the conditions are met. Further, for example, the service providing unit 1106 determines whether or not the total amount of the product is paid in electronic money, that is, whether the payment process is performed using a payment method other than electronic money (cash payment), If it is determined that no other payment method is used, it is determined that one element of the condition is satisfied. Then, the service providing unit 1106 determines that the conditions for providing the service are satisfied when all the elements constituting the condition information are satisfied.

If it is determined in step S19 that the conditions are not satisfied (step S19; No), the display control unit 1108 displays a screen (first notification screen) notifying that the service will not be provided on the display unit 5 for clerks or for customers. The information is displayed on the display unit 6 (step S20), and the process moves to step S23.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the first notification screen. Note that FIG. 6 shows the first notification screen displayed on the store clerk display section 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 1108 displays on the first notification screen G1 a message G11 notifying that the service will not be provided or the reason why the service cannot be provided. The display control unit 1108 also displays a message G12 confirming the continuation of the process on the first notification screen G1. Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays a button B11 for instructing cancellation of electronic money payment on the first notification screen G1. The display control unit 1108 erases the first notification screen G1 on the condition that the reading unit 1105 has read the electronic money information. Note that if the button B11 on the screen is operated, the display control unit 1108 erases the first notification screen G1 and then returns the process to step S15.

Further, if the condition is satisfied in step S19 (step S19; Yes), the service providing unit 1106 provides the service content set in the condition information (step S21). For example, if a discount on the total amount of products is instructed as the service content, the service providing unit 1106 calculates the discount amount by multiplying the total amount of products by the specified discount rate. Then, the service providing unit 1106 sets the amount obtained by subtracting the discount amount from the total amount of the product as the total amount of the product after the service is applied. Further, if a discount is specified as the service content, the service providing unit 1106 sets the total amount of the product after the service is applied to the amount obtained by subtracting the specified discount amount from the product price.

Subsequently, the display control unit 1108 displays a second notification screen for notifying that the service has been provided on the clerk display unit 5 and the customer display unit 6 (step S22), and proceeds to step S23.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the second notification screen. Note that FIG. 7 shows the second notification screen displayed on the store clerk display section 5. As shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 1108 displays a message G21 notifying that the service has been provided and the reason for the service being provided on the second notification screen G2. Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays the discounted amount G22 due to the provision of the service and the total product price G23 after the discount on the second notification screen G2. The display control unit 1108 also displays a message G24 on the second notification screen G2 instructing the customer to hold the storage medium over the short-range wireless communication unit 11.

Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays a button B21 for instructing cancellation of electronic money payment on the second notification screen G2. The display control unit 1108 erases the second notification screen G2 on the condition that the reading unit 1105 has read the electronic money information. Note that if the button B21 on the screen is operated, the display control unit 1108 erases the first notification screen G1 and then returns the process to step S15.

Returning to FIG. 5, the reading unit 1105 waits until the electronic money information is read from the storage medium owned by the customer (step S23; No). When the electronic money information is read by the reading unit 1105 (step S23; Yes), the payment processing unit 1107 determines whether the charge amount included in the electronic money information is greater than or equal to the total amount of the product (or the remaining amount of the product), that is, the total amount of the product ( or the remaining amount of the product) is determined (step S24).

If the charge amount is less than the total amount of the product (or the remaining amount of the product) (step S24; No), the service providing unit 1106 cancels the service provided in step S21 (step S25), and proceeds to step S26. Specifically, the service providing unit 1106 cancels the service by returning the currently set total amount of products after application of the service to the total amount of products before application of the service. Note that if the service is not provided in step S21, step S25 is skipped and the process immediately moves to step S26.

In the following step S26, the display control unit 1108 displays a screen (third notification screen) notifying the shortage of the charged amount on the store clerk display unit 5 and the customer display unit 6 (step S26).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the third notification screen. Note that FIG. 8 shows the third notification screen displayed on the display section 5 for clerks. As shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 1108 displays a message G31 on the third notification screen G3 to notify of a shortage of the charge amount. Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays the current charge amount G32 and the shortfall amount G33 on the third notification screen G3. In addition, when performing a balance payment using the current charge amount, the display control unit 1108 displays a message G34 notifying that the service (discount) is not provided, and the total product amount G35 when the service is not provided on the third notification screen G3. to be displayed. Further, the display control unit 1108 displays the total amount of products G36 after the service is provided on the third notification screen G3. Here, it is preferable that the display control unit 1108 displays the product total amount G35 and the product total amount G36 in a state where they can be compared. Note that if the service is not provided in step S21, the display control unit 1108 hides the message G34, the total product price G35, and the total product price G36.

Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays buttons B31 to B33 on the third notification screen G3. Button B31 is an operator for instructing cancellation of electronic money payment. Further, the button B32 is an operator for instructing charging of electronic money. Further, button B33 is an operator for instructing continuation of processing.

Returning to FIG. 5, the control unit 100 waits until any of the buttons B31 to B33 is operated (step S27; No → step S28; No → step S29; No). Here, when an instruction is given to cancel the electronic money payment by operating the button B31 (step S27; Yes), the control unit 100 returns the process to step S15. In this case, the customer can pay the total amount of the product (or the balance of the product) using a payment method other than electronic money payment.

Further, when charging of electronic money is instructed by operating the button B32 (step S28; Yes), the control unit 100 cooperates with the short-range wireless communication unit 11, the reading unit 1105, etc. to charge the customer's storage medium. A charging process is executed to charge the additional amount to the storage device (step S30). Then, when the charging process is completed, the control unit 100 returns the process to step S15. In this case, the customer can pay the total amount of the product (or the balance of the product) by electronic money payment or other payment methods.

Further, when the continuation of the process is instructed by operating the button B33 (step S29; Yes), the display control unit 1108 displays a screen (fourth notification screen) for confirming the continuation of the process on the display unit 5 for clerks and the screen for customers. It is displayed on the display unit 6 (step S31).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the fourth notification screen. In addition, FIG. 9 shows the fourth notification screen displayed on the display section 5 for clerks. As shown in FIG. 9, the display control unit 1108 displays a message G41 on the fourth notification screen G4 informing that the service will not be provided or the reason why the service cannot be provided. The display control unit 1108 also displays a message G42 on the fourth notification screen G4 instructing the customer to hold the storage medium over the short-range wireless communication unit 11.

Furthermore, the display control unit 1108 displays a button B41 for instructing to cancel continuation on the fourth notification screen G4. The display control unit 1108 erases the fourth notification screen G4 on the condition that the reading unit 1105 has read the electronic money information. Note that when the button B41 on the screen is operated, the display control unit 1108 erases the fourth notification screen G4 and then returns to step S26 to display the third notification screen G3 again.

Returning to FIG. 5, when the reading unit 1105 reads the electronic money information and instructs to continue processing, the payment processing unit 1107 calculates the total amount of the product (or the remaining amount of the product) based on the charge amount included in the electronic money information. A payment process for paying a portion of the amount is executed (step S32). Then, the control unit 100 returns the process to step S15. In this case, the customer can pay the remaining price (product balance) using a payment method other than electronic money.

On the other hand, if the charge amount satisfies the total product amount (or product balance) (step S24; Yes), the payment processing unit 1107 charges the entire product amount (or product balance) based on the charge amount included in the electronic money information. A payment process is executed to pay the amount (step S33), and the process moves to step S34. Note that if the total amount of products after the service is provided is set, the payment processing unit 1107 executes the payment process based on the total amount of products after the service is provided.

Then, the control unit 100 issues a receipt on which product information for each registered product, payment information showing details of payment processing, etc. are printed (step S34), and ends this process.

In addition, in the above sales data processing, we have explained an example in which conditions related to service provision are determined when electronic money payment is specified, but conditions can also be determined when a payment method other than electronic money is specified. It may also be configured to do so. Specifically, a configuration may be adopted in which processing similar to steps S19 to S22 is performed immediately before step S16.

Furthermore, in the sales data processing described above, an example of the screen displayed on the display section 5 for clerks has been described, but the same content may be displayed when displayed on the display section 6 for customers. In this case, the display control section 1108 displays on the customer display section 6 a message for the store clerk changed to a message for the customer. For example, the display control unit 1108 changes the phrase "Please guide the customer to..." included in the message G12 etc. to "Please..." and displays the changed message.

As described above, the POS terminal 1 can automatically determine whether the payment method specified by the customer satisfies the conditions for providing the service based on the condition information set in the condition setting file 242. Thereby, the POS terminal 1 can efficiently provide services according to the payment method, so that processing related to each transaction can be made more efficient.

Furthermore, when the provision of a service is established, the POS terminal 1 notifies the content of the service. This allows store staff and customers to easily confirm that a service has been provided and its contents, thereby improving convenience. Further, when the POS terminal 1 cannot provide a service, it notifies the user of this fact and also notifies the reason thereof. This allows store staff and customers to easily confirm that a service is not being provided and the reason thereof, thereby improving convenience. Further, by knowing the reason why the service is not provided, the customer can take measures such as switching to a payment method that allows the service to be provided, thereby increasing the chances of enjoying the service.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, combinations, and changes 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.

For example, in the embodiment described above, cash payment is mentioned as a payment method other than electronic money, but other payment methods are not limited to this, and may include credit card payment, point payment, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the condition for providing the service is that payment is made by electronic money, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other payment methods may be used as the condition for providing the service.

Further, in the above embodiment, the POS terminal 1 is configured to hold the product master file 241 and the condition setting file 242, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which an external device (for example, a host server) that is accessible by the POS terminal 1 holds both or one of the product master file 241 and the condition setting file 242.

Further, although the program executed by the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment described above is provided by being incorporated in advance into a storage medium (ROM 22 or memory unit 24) provided in the POS terminal 1, the method of providing the program is not limited to this. For example, a program may be an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It may be configured to provide such information. Furthermore, the storage medium is not limited to a medium independent of a computer or an embedded system, but also includes a storage medium in which a program transmitted via a LAN, the Internet, etc. is downloaded and stored or temporarily stored.

Further, the program executed by the POS terminal 1 of the above embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network, or may be provided via a network such as the Internet. Alternatively, it may be configured to be distributed.

1 POS terminal 100 Control unit 1101 Information input unit 1102 Specification unit 1103 Registration unit 1104 Calculation unit 1105 Reading unit 1106 Service provision unit 1107 Payment processing unit 1108 Display control unit 241 Product master file 242 Condition setting file

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-257808

Claims (6)

a registration means for performing a registration process for a product purchased by a customer;
a designation means for designating a payment method for the product registered in one transaction;
determination means for determining whether the payment method specified by the designation means satisfies payment method conditions preset as conditions for providing the service;
providing means for providing the service to the customer at the time of payment of the product if the determining means determines that the conditions for providing the service are satisfied;
A sales data processing device comprising: Further comprising an acquisition means for acquiring electronic money information from a storage medium owned by the customer,
2. The sales data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the determining means determines that a condition for providing the service is satisfied when a payment method using the electronic money information is specified. The determination means provides the service if the amount that can be settled using the electronic money information is less than the price of the product even if a payment method using the electronic money information is specified. The sales data processing device according to claim 2, wherein the sales data processing device determines that the following condition is not satisfied. The determining means further determines whether the transaction content of the transaction satisfies a transaction content condition preset as a condition for providing the service, and determines whether or not the transaction content condition is set in advance as a condition for providing the service, and the transaction content condition and the transaction content condition are determined. 4. The sales data processing device according to claim 1, wherein the sales data processing device determines that a condition for providing the service is satisfied when the following is satisfied. 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying the content of the service provided by the providing means when the determining means determines that conditions for providing the service are satisfied. Sales data processing device as described. sales data processing equipment computer,
a registration means for performing a registration process for a product purchased by a customer;
a designation means for designating a payment method for the product registered in one transaction;
determination means for determining whether the payment method specified by the designation means satisfies payment method conditions preset as conditions for providing the service;
providing means for providing the service to the customer at the time of payment of the product if the determining means determines that the conditions for providing the service are satisfied;
A program to make it work.

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