JP3199214B2 - 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 apparatus in which a terminal having a plurality of merchandise registration functions is connected to a host machine via a data communication line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In FIG.
, 10N are data communication lines (for example,
LAN) 35, for example, a store processor (SP)
Is connected to a higher-level device 30 referred to as a device. The host device 30 is connected to the telephone communication circuit 4 via the data communication line 41.
0 and can communicate with a host computer (not shown) in the headquarters via the public telephone line 45, for example.

[0003] In a terminal device (for example, 10A) having a product registration function, an input (ST6 in FIG. 9) is performed.
An inquiry is made to the higher-level device 30 via the data communication line 35 based on the product code that has been given (YES of 0). Host machine 30
Searches the master file MSTF for the product data (product name, unit price, etc.),
Respond to A (ST61). Thus, terminal machine 1
OA uses the product data to register the product in the registration file 13R (ST62). Other terminal machines 10B ~
The same applies to 10N.

[0004] When the merchandise registration for all of the merchandise purchased by the customer is completed, a closing operation as one transaction end declaration (ST6)
3) is performed. Then, an accounting process (ST64) including the calculation of the total amount is executed. Cash transfer is also performed using the automatically opened drawer. Thereafter, a receipt is issued (ST65).

[0005] Sales data (registered product data) in each of the terminal machines 10A to 10N is collected by the host machine 30. Further, the host machine 30 transfers the data to the host computer. Therefore, various analyzes can be performed on the host computer side. In some cases, one of the terminal devices 10A to 10N may be configured as the host device 30. In FIG. 10, the terminal machine 10A is a master machine (upper machine) MST.
It is. Therefore, a master file MSTF is provided.

In the accounting process shown in ST64 of FIG. 9, not only cash settlement but also credit card settlement,
It includes prepaid card settlement and the like, and is selectively executed. For example, in the case of credit card settlement, the cashier reads the stored contents of the credit card using a card reader / writer, and inquires the credit company of the contents to execute the credit settlement.

For this purpose, each multifunctional terminal machine 10M
A to 10MN are provided with a card reader / writer, etc., and as shown in FIG.
A to 42N are connected to the telephone communication circuit 40. That is, an external data communication function is provided. Thus,
In each multi-function terminal 10M, a credit card can be settled while making a credit inquiry to a credit company.

In some cases, the terminal device 10 and the multi-function terminal device 10M may be arranged in a mixed manner.

[0009]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus, there are problems in actual operation and equipment economy. Moreover, this problem has become an important issue that must be resolved urgently in view of the diversification of cashiers' capabilities and intensified competition.

That is, for example, when the registration of goods in the terminal machine 10B must be interrupted / stopped or the registration of goods becomes impossible due to reasons such as the proficiency of cashiers, regular replacement, or failure of equipment. Occurs. In such a case, the cashier or another cashier is connected to another terminal machine (for example, 10A).
Must be re-registered from the beginning for all the customer purchased products. Therefore, not only does the burden on the cashier increase, but also the customer service is greatly reduced. In addition, when interrupting or canceling the product registration, it is necessary to cancel the registered content halfway in the original terminal machine 10B, which requires much more time and effort.

For example, when the proficiency of a cashier related to credit card payment is low, or when a terminal device without a card reader / writer (for example, 10
If the product is registered in B) but the application for payment by credit card is received prior to the accounting processing, the skilled cashier naturally pays the credit card at a multi-function terminal having a credit card payment function (for example, 10MA). Will do. In this case as well, the same problem as described above occurs because the multifunction terminal 10MA must register the product for all the customers purchased from the beginning.

For example, in order to have a credit card settlement function, each terminal device 10A to 10N is provided with a card reader / writer, a processing program and various files, and each external data communication line 42 is connected as shown in FIG. An external data communication function is provided on the premise of connection through a multi-function terminal, each of which is a multi-function terminal 10MA to 10M.
M must be constructed as N. Therefore, as compared with the general terminal machines 10A to 10N shown in FIGS. However, in light of the actual situation of cash settlement in many cases, it is pointed out that it is an excessive facility to change all the terminal machines to the multifunctional terminal machines 10MA to 10MN shown in FIG.

[0013] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object the purpose of obtaining a single product registered on a certain terminal machine.
An object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-handle merchandise sales registration data processing device that allows unregistered registration contents to be taken over by another terminal machine as it is.

[0014]

In each of the conventional devices shown in FIGS. 8, 10 and 11, each terminal device 10 is connected to a higher-level device 30 (10A) via a data communication line 35 so as to be able to perform data communication. ing. Such a data communication line 35
Enables data communication between each terminal device and the host device.
It is technically and cost-effective to enable data communication between them.

Here, the present invention utilizes the data communication line 35 for registering all or partly unfinished transaction contents registered in a registration file using merchandise data at a certain terminal machine (for example, 10B). And other terminal machines
(For example, 10A, 10MA) and the registered contents can be taken over by the other terminal device (10A, 10MA).

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a product sales registration data processing apparatus comprising a plurality of terminal units for registering a product in a registration file using the product data connected to a host device via a data communication line. Each terminal unit has continuous transfer declaration means, continuous transfer destination designation storage means,
A batch reading control means for batch reading registered product data which has been registered and has not completed one transaction from a registration file on condition that a continuous transfer declaration is made, and collectively read batch registered product data. A continuous transfer means comprising batch transfer control means for transferring to another terminal device designated and stored in the continuous transfer designation storage means; a buffer memory for storing batch registered product data received from another terminal device; Registration continuation means comprising: continuation declaration means; and batch product registration control means for batch registration of the batch registration product data read from the buffer memory in a registration file in its own device on condition that the registration continuation declaration is made; Characterized in that either one or both are provided.

Further, the invention of claim 2 is a multifunctional terminal having a terminal device for registering a product in a registration file using product data, a product registration function for registering a product in a registration file using the product data, and an external data communication function. In the merchandise sales registration data processing device connected to a higher-level device via a data communication line, the terminal device includes a continuous transfer declaration means, a continuous transfer destination designation storage means,
A batch reading control means for batch reading registered product data which has been registered and has not completed one transaction from a registration file on condition that a continuous transfer declaration is made, and collectively read batch registered product data. A batch transfer control means for transferring to the multi-function terminal device designated and stored in the continuous transfer destination designation storage means; and a buffer for storing, in the multi-function terminal device, batch registration product data received from the terminal device. Memory, registration continuation declaration means,
Batch product registration control means for collectively registering the batch product registration data read from the buffer memory in a registration file in the own device on condition that the registration continuation declaration is made.

[0018]

In the case of the first aspect of the present invention having the above-described structure , registration is performed using product data at a certain terminal machine (for example, 10B).
If the product has been registered in the record file, but the product registration has to be interrupted or stopped in the middle of the process, or if it has to be interrupted or stopped after the product registration has been completed, the cashier will continue to declare the transfer. Is used to declare continuous transfer.

Then, the batch reading control means collectively reads the registered contents which have been registered so far and have not completed one transaction, that is, registered merchandise data, from the registration file. Subsequently, the collective transfer control means transfers the collectively-registered product data read out collectively to the continuous transfer destination (for example, the terminal device 10A) designated and stored in the continuous transfer destination designation storage means. That is, the continuous transfer means operates.

In this terminal machine 10A, the registration continuation means works. That is, the received collectively registered product data is stored in the buffer memory. Here, when the cashier declares registration continuation using the registration continuation declaring means, the collective product registration control means collectively registers the collectively registered product data read from the buffer memory in a registration file in its own machine.

Thus, in the terminal machine 10A, the merchandise is registered in the registration file in the terminal machine 10B and the registered contents of one transaction are not taken over without re-registering the merchandise purchased for all customers. Product registration and accounting can be continued. Moreover,
The continuous transfer destination is, for example, an adjacent terminal device 10A, 10
B, the customer can simply move to the adjacent terminal machine 10A or use the original terminal machine 10A.
Even if you stay at B, you can get a smooth and quick check-out.

According to the invention of claim 2, for example, in the terminal device 10B, when a request for payment by a credit card is made after the completion of product registration, the continuous transfer declaration means is used as in the case of claim 1. And declare it. Then, the batch readout control unit and the batch transfer control unit operate, and the multi-function terminal device (for example, 1) in which the batch registration product data is stored and designated in the continuous transfer designation storage unit.
0MA).

In the multi-function terminal 10MA,
The transferred batch registered product data is stored in the buffer memory. Then, when the declaration is made using the registration continuation declaration means, the collective product registration control means registers the collective products in a registration file in the own device. Therefore, it is possible to perform a credit card settlement or the like on the transferred collectively registered product data.

Therefore, when a plurality (for example, nine) are arranged in a row, for example, the multi-function terminal 10MA is arranged in the middle (fifth), and four terminal machines 10B are arranged on each of the left and right sides. If this is the case, the equipment cost can be significantly reduced, and even if the merchandise is registered in any of the terminal machines 10B, the cashier does not register the merchandise again and the customer can receive a credit card settlement or the like at the multifunctional terminal machine 10MA. .

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment As shown in FIG. 1, the basic configuration (10, 30, 40) of this product sales registration data processing apparatus is the same as that of the conventional example (FIG. 8). Machines 10B to 10N
The continuous transfer declaration means (14TD), the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 14S, the batch read control means (11, 12),
Providing batch transfer control means (11, 12);
Buffer memory 13B for multi-function terminal machine 10MA
, A registration continuation declaration means (14RC), and a collective product registration control means (11, 12).
Products are registered and taken 1 to the registration file 13R in ~10N
The unregistered registration contents can be taken over by the multi-function terminal machine 10MA as it is.

Parts common to those in the conventional example (FIGS. 8 and 11) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is simplified or omitted. The first embodiment will be described as being related to the second aspect of the present invention. This is for the sake of convenience in the description of the invention of claim 1 described later.

In FIG. 1, each general terminal machine 1
0B to 10N are CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 1
3, a keyboard 14, a scanner 15, a display 16, a printer 17, and a data communication interface (LAN)
I / F) 18 and has a product registration function, an accounting function, and the like. The appearance is as shown in FIG.

Each functional terminal 10MA has basically the same configuration as each of the terminals 10B to 10N, but further has a telephone communication circuit 40 via a card reader / writer 22 and an external data communication line (ISDN) 42. Interface for external data communication (IS
And a memory (1).
2, 13) store a credit card settlement program and the like and necessary files, and have an external data communication function, a credit card settlement function, and the like. The appearance is as shown in FIG. 23 is a telephone.

Each of the general terminal device 10 and the multi-function terminal device 10M can be arbitrarily configured. The selection may be made in consideration of the equipment economy, the in-store layout, and the like.

Each of the terminal units 10B to 10N has the same product registration / accounting function (ST10 to ST15 in FIG. 4) as the conventional example (ST60 to ST65 in FIG. 9). In the case of the multi-function terminal machine 10MA (ST3 in FIG. 5)
0 to ST35). However, during the accounting processing (ST34) of the multi-function terminal 10MA, a credit card payment based on a credit card payment function performed using an external data communication function can be selected and executed.

Now, general terminal machines 10B-1B
As shown in FIG. 1, the 0N keyboard 14 is provided with a continuous transfer key 14TD forming continuous transfer declaration means. In the RAM 13, a continuous transfer destination designation storage unit 13S is formed in addition to the registration file 13R. This continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S has its own device (10B).
In the registration file 13R, for example, the machine number (continuous transfer destination) of the multi-function terminal 10MA to be taken over the registered contents (registered product data) registered so far is designated and stored. The setting of the continuous transfer destination can be changed by key operation. Note that a plurality of continuous transfer destinations can be stored in the continuous transfer destination designation storage unit 13S.

Here, the batch readout control means requires that a continuous transfer declaration be made (YES in ST16 of FIG. 4).
To, are registered so far from the registration file 13R and 1
By means of batch reading out registered product data that has not been completed ,
ROM 12 and CP storing batch read control program
U11, and is executed in ST18 and ST19 in FIG.

The batch transfer control means transfers the batch-registered product data read in batch (ST19) to the transfer destination (multifunctional terminal 10MA) designated and stored in the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S. Is formed from the ROM 12 storing the batch transfer control program and the CPU 11, and is executed in ST20 of FIG.

The presence / absence of transfer destination designation is determined by batch reading (ST1).
Prior to the execution of 9), confirmation is made in advance (YES in ST17).
This is performed by searching the continuous transfer destination designation storage unit 13S. If the designation has not been made yet, a reminder is displayed on the display 16, and the cashier is designated by key operation.

After the transfer (ST20), the registration file 13R is cleared (ST21). This clear,
Only the transferred batch registered product data need be deleted. It is not necessary to clear (delete) all registered merchandise data up to that point when one transaction including the accounting process (ST14) has been completely completed. In other words, the collectively registered product data is 1
It is understood that the transaction has not been completed.

It should be noted that the data is received from the designated transfer destination (ST4 in FIG. 5).
It is desirable that the registration file 13R be cleared after receiving a response to the effect of “YES” of 1). To do so, the reception response control means (CPU
11, ROM 12) and each terminal 1
Response receiving control means (CPU 11, RO
M12) may be provided.

On the other hand, the RA of the multi-function terminal 10MA
M13 is provided with a buffer memory 13B shown in FIG. The buffer memory 13B stores the collectively registered product data received from the terminal device (10B) (YES in ST41 of FIG. 5). Batch storage control means (C
PU11, ROM12) to store (ST42).

In this embodiment, when the collectively registered merchandise data is stored in the buffer memory 13B, the continuation request display control means (CPU11, ROM12) sets its own machine (10MA).
The display 16 indicates that there is a continuation request (ST43).

That is, the multi-function terminal 10MA is
The collectively registered product data transferred from each of the terminal devices 10B to 10N is formed to be able to be received at any time, and the cashier can visually confirm whether or not the data has been received. Therefore, the terminal machines 10B to 10N can transmit any time at their own convenience without confirming the state of the multi-function terminal machine 10MA, so that the handling is easy and the burden on the cashier is small.

The buffer memory 13B can store a plurality of collectively registered product data transferred from each of the terminal units 10B to 10N.

However, the transferred batch-registered product data is mixed with the registered product data of the own device (10MA) to register the product, or the registered product data registered by the own device (10MA) is adversely affected. Do not give. Therefore, registration continuation declaration means (14RC) is provided.

This registration continuation declaring means is formed by a registration continuation key 14RC on the keyboard 14 shown in FIG. 1, and is pressed (ST36 in FIG. 5) when the cashier of the own machine (10MA) reaches a hand. In other words, letting the cashier confirm his or her will by letting him declare continuation of registration.

However, the registration continuation declaration means may be formed so as to automatically declare the registration continuation, for example, on condition that product registration or accounting processing is not performed in the own machine (10MA). Good. In this case, the display 16 indicates that fact.
It is good to be constituted so that display is possible.

Next, the batch merchandise item registration control means requires that a registration continuation declaration be made (YES in ST36 of FIG. 5).
Means for collectively registering the collective product registration data read from the buffer memory 13B in the registration file 13R in its own device (10MA), and is formed from the ROM 12 storing the collective product registration control program and the CPU 11, as shown in FIG. This is executed in ST38 and ST39.

In the case of this embodiment, the buffer memory 13B
In the case a plurality of batch registration item data is being stored, it is formed as the first single bulk registration commodity data batch product registration. The collectively registered product data for which the collective product registration (ST39) has been completed is erased (cleared) from the buffer memory 13B, and the display thereof is also cleared (ST40).

The clearing (ST40) is performed by the closing operation (YES in ST33) or the accounting process (ST34).
After that.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
In the terminal device 10B shown in FIG. 1, for example, during the product registration (ST12 in FIG. 4) or when the product registration (ST12) for all the products purchased by all customers is completed, the customer wishes to pay by a credit card by an offer from the customer. When it is confirmed that the transfer is to be performed, the cashier declares the continuous transfer using the continuous transfer key (continuous transfer declaration means) 14TD (YES in ST16 of FIG. 4).

Then, the CPU 11 searches the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S to confirm whether or not the continuous transfer destination (the multi-function terminal 10MA) is designated and stored, and determines the continuous transfer destination (10MA). Read and RAM
13 is temporarily stored in the work area (ST17).

Thus, the batch read control means (11, 1
2) works, and collectively reads registered merchandise data (registered contents) for which one transaction has not been completed and for which merchandise has been registered, from the registration file 13R of the own device (10B) (ST19). The batch-registered product data thus read out is batch-transferred (ST20) to the designated destination (10MA) by the action of the batch transfer control means (11, 12) and via the data communication line 35. Thereafter, it is deleted (cleared) from the registration file 13R (ST21).

Multifunctional terminal machine 10M to which transfer is specified
On the A side, the collective storage control means (11, 12) collectively stores the collectively registered product data received (YES in ST41 of FIG. 5) in the buffer memory 13B (ST42). Further, the continuation request display control means (11, 12) displays the fact on the display unit 16.

That is, the registered product data registered on the terminal device 10B side is stored in the multi-function terminal device 10M.
Taken over to A side. In other words, multifunctional terminal machine 10M
The A-side cashier registers them again (ST
32) There is no need to do this. Customers will not suffer the disadvantage of waiting for the re-registration time.

The cashier, who has visually confirmed that there is a continuation request, registers his / her product (10MA) (ST3).
2) and the accounting process (ST34), after this one transaction is completed, or after the product registration (ST3).
If 2) or the accounting process (ST34) is not executed, the registration continuation is declared using the registration continuation key (registration continuation declaration means) 14RC (YES in ST36).

Then, the batch product registration control means (11, 1)
2) reads the collectively registered product data from the buffer memory 13B (YES in ST37, ST38), and
The product is automatically and collectively registered in the registration file 13R in the MA) (ST39).

When a plurality of batch-registered product data are stored in the buffer memory 13B, the first batch-registered product data is registered as a batch product. The same applies to the erasing (clearing) and the clearing (erasing) of the display (ST).
40).

In the case where the collectively registered product data registered in the collective product does not relate to all of the products purchased by the customer, the product registration (ST30 to ST32) is performed as usual with the own machine (10MA) for the remaining products. Later, or immediately when the collectively registered merchandise data relates to all of the merchandise purchased, a closing operation (YES in ST33) is performed using, for example, a deposit / current total key on the keyboard 14.

In the case of payment by credit card,
The stored contents are read from the credit card using the card reader / writer 22. Then, the CPU 11 sets the RO
An inquiry is made to the credit company entered on the telephone 23 based on the program stored in the M12 and via the external data communication interface (ISDN I / F) 21 and the external data communication line 42. Then, after confirming the credit and the like, credit card settlement (accounting process) is executed (ST34).

Thus, even if the terminal device 10B cannot register the product on the way, or if there is a request to pay by credit card after registering all the products, the multifunctional terminal device 10M
A accepts a credit card payment. The customer does not have to waste time and the cashier does not need to register the product again.

Thus, according to the first embodiment, the continuous transfer declaration means (14T
D), continuous transfer destination designation storage means 14S, batch read control means (11, 12), and batch transfer control means (11, 1).
2) and the multi-function terminal machine 10MA
Buffer memory 13B and registration continuation declaration means (14R
C) and a batch merchandise registration control means (11, 12), and the registered contents registered up to that point in each of the terminal machines 10B to 10N are continuously transferred to the multi-function terminal machine 1
0MA is configured to be able to take over as it is, so that the terminal machine 10 that does not have a credit card settlement function, etc.
Even when a product is registered in B to 10N, credit card payment or the like can be received at the multi-function terminal 10MA. In addition, since the cashier on the multi-function terminal machine 10MA does not need to re-register the product, the burden is light and the customer does not suffer from the disadvantage of wasting waiting time. Also,
Even if the number of multi-function terminal machines (10MA) is minimized and the product is registered at any of the terminal machines (10B to 10N), it is possible to execute credit card settlement, etc., so that customer service can be greatly reduced while significantly reducing equipment costs. Can be improved.

In the terminal units 10B to 10N, the declaration is merely made using the continuous transfer declaration means (14TD). Since the registered product data of the transaction can be batch-transferred to the multi-function terminal device 10MA and the batch-registered product data can be batch-erased from the registration file 13R, the handling is very easy. Naturally, the cancellation registration need not be performed in the original terminal machine (10B), so that the burden on the cashier can be greatly reduced.

Further, since the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S is capable of designating and storing a plurality of continuous transfer destinations, the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S assigns priorities to the multifunction terminal units (10M) closer to the own device (10B) in order. If a plurality of transfer destinations are designated and stored, for example, a multi-function terminal (10M) not being registered
Can be prioritized, so that a quicker and smoother batch transfer can be guaranteed.

Further, since the continuation request display control means (11, 12) is provided in the multi-function terminal 10MA, the cashier only needs to look at the display 16 to check his / her own device (10, 12).
MA) can be quickly known to be a continuous transfer destination. Also from this point, handling is easier.

Further, since the multi-function terminal device 10MA can receive collectively registered product data at any time and the buffer memory 13B is formed so as to be able to store a plurality of collectively registered product data, any of the terminal devices (10B to 10B) can be used.
Credit card settlement or the like can also be executed for items registered in N).

Further, the batch merchandise registration control means (11, 1)
2) is formed so as to collectively register goods under the condition that a declaration using the registration continuation declaration means (14RC) is made, so that product registration (ST32 in FIG. 5) in the own machine (10MA) and accounting There is no effect on the processing (ST34).

Further, the batch product registration control means (1
1, 12) is configured to read and register the collectively registered product data for each transaction, so that credit card settlement and the like can be executed more accurately.

Further, additional product registration (ST30 to ST32 in FIG. 5) can be performed on the batch-registered product data in the middle of taking over by using the scanner 15 of the own machine (10MA) or the like, so that the adaptability is further expanded. The convenience of customers and cashiers can be greatly improved.

(Second Embodiment) This second embodiment is shown in FIG. That is, the second embodiment is defined as claim 1 in which each of the terminal units 10A to 10N is provided with both a continuous transfer unit and a registration continuation unit.

Accordingly, each of the terminal machines 10A to 10A
N, a continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S and a buffer memory 13B are provided in the RAM 13 and a continuous transfer key 14TD and a registration continuous key 14R are provided on the keyboard 14.
C is provided.

Here, the continuous transfer means includes the continuous transfer declaration means (14TD) described in the first embodiment, the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S, and the batch read control means (11, 12).
And batch transfer control means (11, 12). Similarly, the registration continuation unit includes the buffer memory 13B
, Registration continuation declaration means (14RC), and collective product registration control means (11, 12).

Therefore, any terminal machine 10A
10 to 10N can be both the transfer request source shown in FIG. 4 and the transfer request destination shown in FIG. However, during the accounting process in ST34 of FIG. 5 as the transfer request destination, the credit card settlement function and the like described in the first embodiment are not provided.

Therefore, even if a situation arises in which the merchandise registration (ST12 in FIG. 4) must be relayed or stopped at any one of the terminal units (for example, 10B), another terminal unit (for example, 10A) may be required. , The registered contents can be taken over. Therefore, the terminal machine (10B)
Side can eliminate the hassle of canceling registered product data in one transaction that has been completed or completed, and the terminal machine (10A)
Since it is not necessary for the customer to register the product again (ST32 in FIG. 5), the labor of the cashier can be greatly reduced and the customer service can be improved.

Note that each of the terminal machines 10A to 10N has
The card reader / writer 22 and the external data communication interface (ISDN I / F) indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
21 may be provided and constructed (modified) as a multi-function terminal (10MA to 10MN) similar to the case described in the first embodiment. In this way, any continuous transfer destination (1
0M) also accepts credit card payments and the like.

Further, in the case of the second embodiment, each of the terminal devices 10A to 10N (10MA to 10MN) is provided with both the continuous transfer means and the registration continuation means.
By dividing into a certain number of terminal units [10, (10M)] and the remaining terminal units [10, (10M)], only one is provided with continuous transfer means and the other is provided only with registration continuation means. Can also be implemented.

(Third Embodiment) The configuration of the third embodiment is as follows.
This is the same as the case of the first embodiment or the second embodiment including the modification. By the way, in any of the embodiments, if the registration continuation key (registration continuation declaration means) 14RC is pressed (YES in ST36 of FIG. 5), the batch commodity registration control means (11, 12) is formed. ing. Thus, from the viewpoint of diversification of abilities, some cashiers may press down the registration continuation key 14RC due to cashier error during product registration (ST32) of their own machine [for example, 10A (or 10MA)]. Can be

Therefore, self-registration start determination means (CPU 11, ROM 1
2) and registering flag setting control means (CPU 11, R
OM12) and flag reset control means (CPU 11,
ROM 12) and batch product registration prohibition control means (CPU 1
1, the ROM 12), and when the merchandise is registered by the own device, the collective merchandise registration control means (11, 12) can prohibit the collective merchandise registration.

That is, in FIG. 7, the own device registration start judging means (11, 12) judges that registration has started (YES in ST301) if the input commodity data (YES in ST30) is the first item. . Then, the registering flag set control means (11, 12) sets the registering flag in the flag area in the RAM 13 (ST302).

Thus, when the registration continuation key 14RC is depressed due to an error or the like (YES in ST36), if the registering flag is set, the batch product registration prohibition control means (11, 12) prohibits batch product registration. (YES in ST361). It is prohibited by returning to the NO side of ST36.

The flag reset control means (11, 1
In 2), after the accounting process (ST34), the registering flag is reset (ST350). In addition, other steps (S
The contents of T) are the same as those in FIG.

According to the third embodiment, however, the first
In addition to the effects similar to those of the second embodiment, the inconvenience caused by the cashier's erroneous operation (mixing of product registration, etc.) can be eliminated, so that more reliable batch product registration can be guaranteed.

In each of the above embodiments, the collective transfer control means (11, 12) collectively transfers the collectively registered product data to the continuous transfer destination designated and stored in the continuous transfer destination designation storage means 13S. Although configured, the batch transfer control means (11, 12) can be provided with a transfer function according to order.

For example, a plurality of continuous transfer destinations with priorities are specified and stored in advance in the continuous transfer destination specifying storage means 13S, and the batch transfer control means (11, 12) inquires of the continuous transfer destination having a higher priority. It is formed so that batch transfer is performed preferentially to the continuous transfer destination that has received a response such as not being registered. In this way, even if the designated and stored continuous transfer destination is malfunctioning or busy, batch transfer to the normal and convenient continuous transfer destination can be performed more quickly and reliably.

[0081]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, each terminal unit has a continuous transfer means comprising continuous transfer declaration means, continuous transfer destination designation storage means, batch read control means and batch transfer control means, a buffer memory and Either one or both of the registration continuation means comprising the batch commodity registration control means is provided, and the registration is performed on the terminal machine provided with the continuous transfer means. The terminal machine is configured to be able to take over as it is, so that the terminal machine can eliminate the trouble of canceling the registered product data in one transaction that has been completed or completed, and the terminal machine does not need to register the product again. As a result, the labor of the cashier can be greatly reduced, and the customer service can be improved. Handling is extremely easy.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, each terminal unit is provided with a continuous transfer declaration unit, a continuous transfer destination designation storage unit, a batch read control unit, and a batch transfer control unit. a buffer memory to the machine, a registration continuation declaration means, provided a bulk commodity registration control means, are items registered in the registration file in each terminal machine and 1 trading
Since the registration contents of the can not completed are as takeover configured to be capable of a multi-function terminal device, receive a credit card payment or the like in the multi-function terminal device even if the product registration in the terminal machine that does not include a credit card payment functions, etc. . In addition, since the cashier on the multi-function terminal does not need to register the product again, the burden is light and the customer does not suffer from the disadvantage of wasting waiting time. In addition, even if the number of multifunctional terminal machines is minimized and a credit card payment can be executed even when the product is registered at any terminal machine, customer service can be improved while greatly reducing facility costs.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the multifunction terminal.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the terminal device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the terminal (continuous transfer source) side.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the multifunction terminal and the terminal (continuous transfer destination).

FIG. 6 is an overall configuration diagram for explaining a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a conventional example (1).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a conventional example (2).

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a conventional example (3).

[Explanation of symbols]

10A to 10N terminal machine 11 CPU (batch read control means, batch transfer control means,
Batch product registration control means) 12 ROM (batch read control means, batch transfer control means,
13 RAM 13R registration file 13B buffer memory 13S continuous transfer destination designation storage means 14 keyboard 14TD continuous transfer key (continuous transfer declaration means) 14RC registration continuation key (registration continuous declaration means) 16 display 10MA-10MN Many Function terminal unit 11 CPU (batch product registration control means) 12 ROM (batch product registration control means) 13 RAM 13R registration file 13B buffer memory 14 keyboard 14RC registration continuation key (registration continuation declaration means) 16 display 21 external data communication interface 22 Card reader / writer 23 Telephone 30 Host machine MSTF master file 35 Data communication line 40 Telephone communication circuit 41 Data communication line 42 External data communication line 45 Public telephone line

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A merchandise sales registration data processing device in which a plurality of terminal machines for registering a merchandise in a registration file using merchandise data are connected to a host machine via a data communication line. Declaration means, continuous transfer destination designation storage means, and one transaction not yet registered from the registration file on condition that a continuous transfer declaration has been made.
A batch read control means reads collectively registered product data completion, the batch transfer control means for transferring bulk registered commodity data collectively read to another terminal apparatus that is specified stored in the continued transfer designation storage unit Continuous transfer means comprising:
A buffer memory for storing the batch registration product data received from another terminal, a registration continuation declaration means, and registration of the batch registration product data read from the buffer memory on condition that the registration continuation declaration is made in the own device. A merchandise sales registration data processing device provided with one or both of a registration continuation unit and a batch merchandise registration control unit for registering a batch merchandise in a file. 2. A data communication line comprising a terminal device for registering a product in a registration file using product data and a multifunctional terminal device having a product registration function for registering a product in a registration file using the product data and an external data communication function. In the merchandise sales registration data processing device connected to a higher-level device via the terminal device, a continuous transfer declaration means, a continuous transfer destination designation storage means, and a registration file are provided on condition that the continuous transfer declaration is made in the terminal device. Registered so far and one transaction not completed
A batch read control means reads collectively registered product data, and the batch transfer control means for transferring bulk registered commodity data collectively read to the multi-function terminal device specified stored in the continued transfer destination storage means And a buffer memory for storing the collectively registered product data received from the terminal device, a registration continuation declaration means, and a readout from the buffer memory provided that the registration continuation declaration is made. A merchandise sales registration data processing device, comprising: a collective merchandise registration control means for registering the collective merchandise registration data in a registration file in the own machine;