JP3118141B2 - Product sales registration data processing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a merchandise sales registration data processing device capable of executing a payment process when it is determined that an inputted deposit amount is equal to or more than a transaction amount relating to registered commodities. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A merchandise sales registration data processing device is provided with a merchandise registration processing function, a payment processing function, and the like, and is constructed so that complicated merchandise sales registration data processing can be performed accurately and quickly with a simple operation. .

That is, in the case of an electronic cash register type merchandise sales registration data processing device, for example, when an operator inputs a merchandise code using a scanner or a keyboard, a control unit searches a merchandise file and searches for merchandise data (article name, unit price, etc.). ) Is read and registered in the registration file as registered product data (sales data) (ST30 in FIG. 4). The registered product data is printed on receipt paper and displayed on a display. Performed for all products purchased by customers (ST
31 (YES). Then, the total amount of the registered commodities, that is, the transaction amount is calculated and stored.

[0004] Subsequently, with respect to the total amount, a payment process (ST34) including input of a deposit amount, calculation of change, automatic opening of a drawer and the like is executed. At this time, the control unit permits the payment process (ST34) on condition that the deposit amount input by the operator is equal to or more than the transaction amount (YES in ST33), and when the deposit amount is less than the transaction amount (NO in ST33). )
Performs error processing (ST35). In the latter case, the transaction amount cannot be completely settled.

[0005]

In the merchandise sales registration data processing device, a plurality of operators take turns in many cases. Therefore, the operators include beginners and arbiters. In addition, when the store is busy, even veterans often make mistakes or misunderstand key input operations.

Therefore, in the conventional apparatus, the payment process (ST34) including the change calculation is executed on condition that the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the transaction amount. If any, a change is calculated and the payment process is performed.

[0007] Thus, an excessive change may be refunded to the customer without noticing it, resulting in not only an operating loss but also a loss of the customer's credibility. Even when the operator notices, the operator must perform a change canceling operation or the like, which greatly reduces the work efficiency.

[0008] In particular, it has been pointed out that this may be a factor in causing fraudulent acts of intentionally excessively inputting the amount of a criminal custody between an insider and an outsider. Transaction amount (for example, 6,00
This is a technique of inputting a deposit amount (for example, 30,000 yen) with respect to 0 yen) to obtain change (24,000 yen).

An object of the present invention is to provide a merchandise sales registration data processing device capable of facilitating prompt and accurate payment processing while appropriately inputting a deposit amount and capable of preventing fraudulent acts. It is in.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An excessive input of a deposit amount is likely to occur unintentionally, and it is practically impossible to eliminate it.
Paying attention to the fact that it is possible to issue a 10,000 yen bill for 0 yen), but not to issue a 20,000 yen bill, the present invention adds the maximum amount of the current highest currency to the transaction amount. The present invention is configured to negate the execution of the payment process when a deposit amount larger than the deposit amount is input, thereby solving the above-mentioned problem and achieving the above-mentioned object.

That is, the merchandise sales registration data processing device according to the present invention compares the transaction amount related to merchandise registration with the input deposit amount and determines that the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the transaction amount. In the merchandise sales registration data processing device configured to execute payment processing and execute error processing when it is determined that the amount is less than the transaction amount, the deposit amount is equal to or more than the transaction amount. Comparing the deposit amount and the maximum deposit amount obtained by adding the maximum amount of the current maximum currency to the transaction amount on condition that it is determined, whether the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum deposit amount Comparison determining means for determining whether the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount, execution permission processing control means for permitting the execution of the payment process when the deposit amount is determined to be less than the maximum depositable amount, Characterized in that the non-permission error processing control means for error processing, the provided as disallowing execution of the payment process if it is determined that the amount of over.

[0012]

In the case of the present invention having the above configuration, if the deposit amount input by the operator is equal to or greater than the transaction amount calculated for the registered product, the comparison determining means compares the deposit amount with the maximum depositable amount. Then, it is determined whether or not the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount.

When it is determined that the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum deposit amount, the execution permission processing control means permits the execution of the payment process. The error processing control means performs the error processing by disallowing execution of the payment processing.

Therefore, since the maximum depositable amount is the sum of the calculated transaction amount and the maximum amount of the current maximum currency, the transaction amount (eg, 6,000 yen) is, for example, 20,000. If a deposit amount of more than yen is entered by mistake or intentionally, no payment is processed and no change is calculated. Therefore, the operator does not need to perform the operation of canceling the change calculated by the mistake input, so that the business efficiency is improved and the store does not suffer from excessive business loss. In particular, complicit fraudulent acts between the customer and the operator can be prevented.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the merchandise sales registration data processing device is of an electronic cash register type 10 and has comparison and determination means (11, 12) and execution permission processing control means (1).
, 12) and the unauthorized error processing control means (11, 1).
If the input deposit amount exceeds the maximum depositable amount obtained by adding the maximum amount of the current maximum currency to the transaction amount, the payment process is forcibly disallowed and error processing is performed. It is configured as follows.

In FIG. 1, an electronic cash register 1
0 is a control unit (CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13)
And a clock circuit 14, a scanner 19 (scanner circuit 15), and a keyboard 20 (keyboard circuit 1) connected thereto.
6), display 21 (display control circuit 17), printer 22 via input / output port (I / O) (printer drive circuit 2)
4), a drawer 23 (drawer opening device 25), an interface (I / F) 29 for performing data communication with a host device (not shown), and has a product registration processing function, a payment processing function, and the like.

In the payment processing, the transaction amount related to the merchandise registration is compared with the input deposit amount, and when it is determined that the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the transaction amount, the payment process is executed and Basic check function for executing error processing when it is determined that the amount is less than the amount (ST1 in FIG. 3).
5 to ST20, ST27) in the conventional example (S in FIG. 4).
T33 to 35).

The maximum amount memory 13M is formed from a partial storage area of the RAM 13 shown in FIG. 1 and stores the maximum amount. That is, the current maximum currency (10,000 yen bill) set and entered using the numeric keys on the keyboard 20
Is stored (10,000). ROM1
2 or the like.

Here, the transaction amount and the maximum amount (10,00
0) is defined as the maximum depositable amount.

The comparing and discriminating means, on condition that the deposit amount input by key at the time of payment processing is equal to or more than the transaction amount (YES in ST20 in FIG. 3), this deposit amount and the maximum deposit amount are possible. Means for comparing the amount of money with the amount of money to be deposited to determine whether or not the amount of money to be deposited is equal to or less than the maximum possible amount of money.
1 and is executed in ST21 of FIG.

The execution permission processing control means determines that the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount (ST
21), the means for permitting the execution of the payment process (ST23) is stored in the R in which the execution permission process control program is stored.
It is formed by the OM 12 and the CPU 11, and is executed in ST22 of FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the deposit amount exceeds the maximum depositable amount (NO in ST21), the non-permission error processing control means performs an error process by disallowing the execution of the payment process (ST23). Means for storing an unauthorized error processing control program in the ROM 12 and the CPU 1
1 and is executed in ST25 of FIG.

In this embodiment, an error display control means (CPU 11, ROM 12) is provided, and the comparing and discriminating means (11, 12) determines that the deposit amount exceeds the maximum depositable amount (ST21 in FIG. 3). (NO) is displayed on the display 21 (ST24).

The error display (ST24) and the error processing for disallowing payment processing (ST25) are performed by pressing the reset key 20R on the keyboard 20 (Y in ST26).
It is formed so as to be reset when ES) occurs.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. When the product is registered (ST10 to ST13 in FIG. 2) as in the case of the conventional example (ST30 in FIG. 4), the transaction amount (for example, 6,420)
Is calculated and stored in the transaction buffer (ST1).
4). The transaction amount is displayed on the display 21 and the printer 2
2 is printed on the receipt paper.

When the currency is received from the customer who has read the transaction amount, the operator inputs the deposit amount (for example, 7,000 yen) using the numeral keys on the keyboard 20 (YES in ST15 of FIG. 3). Then, the control units (11, 12) determine whether the numerical digits are correct (ST19). If not correct (NO in ST19), error processing (ST27) is performed.

If it is determined that it is correct (YES in ST19), the CPU 11 reduces the deposit amount (7,000 yen) to the transaction amount (6,42) based on the program stored in the ROM 12.
0 yen) is determined (ST20). In this case, YES is determined because 7,000> 6,420. If the determination is NO, the error processing is the same as the conventional one (ST27). ST16 to ST18 are well-known and will not be described.

The deposit amount (7,000 yen) is equal to the transaction amount (6,000 yen).
420 yen) or more (ST20: YES), the comparison determining means (11, 12) causes the deposit amount (7, 0) to be determined.
00 yen) and the maximum deposit amount (16,420 yen = 6,4)
20 + 10,000) and the deposit amount (7,00)
It is determined whether or not “0” is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount (16,420 yen) (ST21).

In this case, the deposit amount (7,000 yen) <
ST2 because it is the maximum depositable amount (16,420 yen)
1 is determined as YES. Thus, the execution permission processing control means (11, 12) permits execution of the payment processing (ST23) (ST22).

By the way, an excessive deposit amount (for example, 50,000 yen) is inputted by mistake or intentionally (ST15).
(YES in ST19, YES in ST19), a determination of YES is made in ST20 as in the conventional example. However, the comparison determination means (11, 12) determines that the deposit amount (50,000 yen) exceeds the maximum depositable amount (16,420 yen) (NO in ST21).

Then, the unauthorized error processing control means (1
1, 12) disallows execution of the payment process (ST23) and performs an error process (ST25). Therefore, excessive fishing (33,580 = 50,000-16,420 yen)
And refunds to customers can be prevented.

Prior to this, the error display control means (1
(1, 12) is to that effect (eg, “Deposit input is excessive”)
Is displayed on the display 21 (ST24). Therefore, the operator notices a mistake or misunderstanding, and can quickly re-enter a correct deposit amount.

This state is reset by depressing the reset key 20R on the keyboard 20 (YES in ST26). Therefore, the correct deposit amount may be input again (ST15 and thereafter). However, if the person attempting the wrongdoing is not an operator, the keyboard 2
Since it is not easy to find the reset key 20R from a number of keys on 0, it is difficult to reset. From this point as well, fraudulent acts can be more reliably prevented.

Thus, according to this embodiment, the comparison / determination means (11, 12) and the execution permission processing control means (11, 12)
12) and a non-permission error processing control means (11, 12) are provided, and when the inputted deposit amount exceeds the maximum depositable amount obtained by adding the maximum amount of the current maximum currency to the transaction amount. Is configured to forcibly disallow payment processing and perform error processing. Therefore, it is not necessary for the operator to perform an operation of canceling the change calculated due to a mistake input, so that the business efficiency is improved and the store is excessively expensive. It does not suffer from business losses and can eliminate customer distrust. Therefore, the input of the deposit amount can be properly performed, and prompt and accurate payment processing can be smoothly performed.

Further, the maximum amount of the current maximum currency for obtaining the maximum depositable amount is set in the maximum amount memory 1 by key operation.
Since it is configured to be set and stored in 3M, it can be used widely even if the maximum amount of the current currency changes or the currency situation of each country is different.

Further, error display control means (11, 12)
Is provided so that an error message is displayed prior to the non-permission error processing of the payment processing, so that the operator can immediately input the correct deposit amount.

Further, since the non-permission error processing and the display thereof are reset by depressing the reset key 20R, the operation by another person becomes difficult. Therefore, fraudulent acts can be more reliably prevented.

[0038]

According to the present invention, comparison determination means, execution permission processing control means, and non-permission error processing control means are provided, and the inputted deposit amount is set to the transaction amount to be the maximum amount of the current maximum currency. If the added amount exceeds the maximum depositable amount, the payment processing is forcibly disallowed and error processing is performed. Therefore, for the operator, a change operation or the like of the change calculated due to a mistake input is performed. This eliminates the need to improve business efficiency, avoids excessive operating losses for stores, and eliminates customer distrust. Therefore,
The deposit amount can be properly input, prompt and accurate payment processing can be smoothly performed, and handling is easy and fraudulent acts can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 electronic cash register (commodity sales registration data processing device) 11 CPU (comparison determination means, execution permission processing control means,
Non-permission error processing control means) 12 ROM (comparison determination means, execution permission processing control means,
Unauthorized error processing control means) 13 RAM 13M Maximum amount memory 19 Scanner 20 Keyboard 20R Reset key 21 Display 22 Printer 23 Drawer

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] Claims 1. A payment process is executed when the deposit amount is determined to be equal to or greater than the transaction amount by comparing the transaction amount relating to the product registration with the input deposit amount, and the payment amount is determined to be less than the transaction amount. In the merchandise sales registration data processing device configured to execute an error process when it is determined that there is, the deposit amount and the relevant deposit amount on the condition that the deposit amount is determined to be equal to or greater than the transaction amount. A comparison determining means for comparing the transaction amount with the maximum depositable amount obtained by adding the maximum amount of the current maximum currency to determine whether the deposit amount is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount; and Execution permission processing control means for permitting execution of the payment process when it is determined that the amount is equal to or less than the maximum depositable amount; and when the deposit amount is determined to be an amount exceeding the maximum depositable amount, the payment is performed. processing And a disapproval error processing control unit for performing error processing by disallowing execution of the product sales registration data processing apparatus.