JP3212190B2 - Product sales 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 data processing apparatus used as a stand-alone electronic cash register or a terminal of a point-of-sale (POS) system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, message data for notifying a customer of holiday information or special sale information can be arbitrarily set in an internal memory, and at the time of setting, the message data is automatically printed on a receipt. Cash registers are already in practical use.

[0003] By the way, for example, if a product purchased by a customer is food, the cooking method and preservation method thereof, and if there is a related product, information on the product is collected by using collected resources such as empty bottles, paper packs, and trays. If the customer can be informed of each collection method, service will be improved.

Therefore, in order to implement such a service without burdening a store clerk, message data relating to each product is set in advance corresponding to the code of each product, and each time a product is registered, There has been a demand for an electronic cash register in which message data relating to the registered product is read and printed on a receipt.

[0005]

However, depending on the product, a part of the message may be common. For example, in the case of fresh foods sold in packs on foam trays, the recovery method is the same even if the storage method and the like are different.

However, the conventional electronic cash register capable of printing a message such as holiday information or special sale information is configured to read and print the entire text of the message data set in the internal memory at the timing of printing the message. Therefore, in order to print a message relating to a purchased commodity using this configuration, it is necessary to set the full text of the corresponding message data in a one-to-one correspondence with the code of each commodity.

For this reason, even if a part of a message is common to a plurality of products, the entire message must be set for each product in one-to-one correspondence. As a result, it was difficult to reduce the cost due to the increase in the memory capacity, and it could not be put to practical use.

Accordingly, the present invention requires only one message data to be shared between the products, and can reduce the memory capacity, reduce the cost, and provide an automatic notification service of the message related to the purchased product. It is an object of the present invention to provide a merchandise sales data processing device that can be converted.

[0009]

According to the present invention, sales data of a product corresponding to a product code input by a product code input means is registered in a storage unit, and sales detail data of the product is displayed by a display means. In a product sales data processing device for making a receipt and printing a receipt by a printing means, a product message table storing various message data to a customer relating to the product together with a message code and an attribute presence / absence identification code, and a product code corresponding to the product code of each product. A product master table that stores a message code of message data corresponding to the product, and a message code calling unit that calls a message code corresponding to the product code from the product master table when the product code is input by the product code input unit; This message code call First message calling means for calling a message data and an attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the message code from the product message table when the message code is invoked by the means, and an attribute presence / absence identification code each time the attribute presence / absence identification code is called The attribute presence / absence identification code determination means for determining whether the attribute presence code or the attribute absence code, and when the attribute presence code is determined by the attribute presence / absence identification code determination means, corresponds to the message code indicated by the attribute presence code from the product message table Second message calling means for calling the message data and the attribute presence / absence identification code, and message output means for outputting the message data called by the first and second message calling means to at least one of the display means and the printing means; Attribute presence identification It is obtained by a code input control means for accepting the following code input by item code input means when the attribute-free code is determined by the over-de determination means.

[0010]

According to the present invention having such a configuration, every time a customer inputs and registers a product code of a product purchased, message data relating to the registered product is called from a product message table and output. At this time, if the attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the first called message data is an attribute code, the message data of the message code corresponding to the attribute code is successively called and output. In the case of no attribute code, the next product can be registered.

Therefore, for example, if there is a product A that outputs a first message and a second message and a product B that outputs a third message and the second message, the product master table , The message code of the first message is set corresponding to the product code of the product A, and the message code of the third message is set corresponding to the product code of the product B. On the other hand, in the product message table, the attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the first message data and the attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the third message data are both attributed codes indicating the message code of the second message. , Second
The attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the message data is set to the attribute no code.

By doing so, when the merchandise code of the merchandise A is input and registered, the second message follows the first message.
Is output. When the product code of the product B is input and registered, the second message follows the third message.
Is output. In other words, only one message shared between the two products A and B, that is, one second message may be set in the product message table.

[0013]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a POS terminal installed at a checkout place of a retail store such as a supermarket.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a POS terminal. That is, the POS terminal includes a CPU (central processing unit) 1 as a main control unit, and a ROM for storing fixed data such as a control program executed by the CPU 1 in advance.
(Read only memory) 2, RAM (random access memory) 3 functioning as a storage unit for registering merchandise sales data, and clock circuit 4 for clocking date and time
Is mounted inside.

Further, a keyboard controller 5a for controlling key input of a keyboard 5 provided with a numerical key, a subtotal key, a registration closing key, etc .; Display controller 6a for controlling the display operation of a display 6 as a display means for displaying the total purchased product data on both the cashier screen and the customer screen, and the sales statement data and the purchased product total on a receipt paper and a journal paper. Each input / output device controller of a printer controller 7a for controlling a printing operation of a printer 7 as a printing means for printing data or the like is mounted therein.

Further, a scanner interface 8a for inputting bar code data read by the bar code scanner 8, a communication interface 9 for controlling data transmission with a host computer connected to a line, "registration" and "inspection" A drive signal output to a drawer opening device 11 that functions as a signal input unit from a mode switch 10 for selecting various business modes such as “payment” and “setting” and that opens a drawer for storing cash and the like. An I / O port 12 and the like functioning as a unit are mounted inside.

The CPU 1, ROM 2, RA
M3, clock circuit 4, keyboard controller 5a, display controller 6a, printer controller 7a, scanner interface 8a, communication interface 9, and I / O
The O port 12 is connected to each other via a bus line 13 such as an address bus and a data bus so as to function as a POS terminal.

Here, a product code is assigned to each product, and a bar code indicating the product code is printed or affixed to each product. here,
Bar code scanner 8 for optically reading the bar code
Constitutes product code input means.

The power of the RAM 3 is backed up by a battery 3a, so that the stored data can be stably held even when the main power of the POS terminal is turned off. The RAM 3 has, in addition to a storage area for registering merchandise sales data and the like, a merchandise master table 20 shown in FIG. 2 and a merchandise message table 30 shown in FIG. 3 in particular.

The product master table 20 stores statuses such as product name, unit price, tax, etc., and message codes (M
This is an area in which merchandise setting information such as code) is stored in advance.

The merchandise message table 30 stores various message data for the merchandise related to the merchandise such as a food cooking method and a preserving method, information on related merchandise, and a collecting method of collected resources, etc., as message codes (M codes). , An area stored in advance together with the status of the output method and a link message code (link M) as an attribute presence / absence identification code.

Here, the message codes are 001 to 99.
This is a three-digit code up to 9 and is sequentially assigned to each message data. In the product master table 20, a message code 000 indicates that message data has not been set.

The status of the output method is "0" when the corresponding message data is not output, "1" when the output destination is only for receipt printing, and "1" when the output destination is only the customer screen display. 2 "is set, and" 3 "is set when the output destination is both receipt printing and customer screen display.

As for the link message code, the message code of the latter message data is set as the attributed code when there is message data to be output subsequently to the corresponding message data, and the attribute no code "000" when there is no message data to be output. Is set.

Incidentally, the setting of data in these tables 20 and 30 is performed, for example, by down-line loading from a host computer connected to the line before opening.

The program of the CPU 1 is set to execute the product registration work shown in the flow chart of FIG. 4 in a state where the "registration" mode is selected by the mode switch 10.

That is, first, in ST (step) 1, the customer waits for a code input of a product purchased by the customer. When a product code is input by a barcode scanning operation by the barcode scanner 8, the input product code is used as a search key in ST2, and the product master table 2 is used.
0 is searched, and the corresponding product name, unit price, status, message code, etc. are called (message code calling means).

Then, in step ST3, the sales detail data (product name, unit price, sales points, sales amount, etc.) of the corresponding product is edited, and
The information is displayed on the display 6 and printed out on the receipt paper and the journal paper by the printer 7.

Next, it is determined whether or not the message code read in ST4 is "000". In the case of "000", since there is no message related to the corresponding product, ST
The process proceeds to step S11, where sales data such as the number of sales and the sales price of the product are registered in the storage area of the RAM 3. Thereafter, the process returns to ST1 and waits for input of the code of the next purchased product.

In ST4, the message code is "000"
In other cases, since the message data relating to the corresponding product is set in the product message table 30, S
At T5, the product message table 30 is searched by using the message code as a search key, and the corresponding status, link message code and message data are called (first message calling means).

Next, it is determined whether or not the status called in ST6 indicates display as a message output destination.
In the case of "2" or "3", display is indicated, and the corresponding message data is output to the display 6 and displayed on the customer screen (message output means).

When the status is "0" or "1", no screen display is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the status called in ST7 indicates printing as a message output destination.
If the value is "1" or "3", printing is indicated, and the corresponding message data is output to the printer 7 to print a receipt (message output means).

When the status is "0" or "2", no receipt printing is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the link message code called in ST10 is "000" (attribute presence / absence identification code determination means).

If the value is other than "000", it is an attributed code, so the process returns to ST5, and the link message code is used as a search key to set up the product message table 30.
And calls the corresponding status, link message code and message data (second message calling means). Thereafter, the processing from ST6 to ST10 is executed.

If the link message code is "000" in ST10, it means that there is no attribute code.
The process proceeds to step 11, where the sales data of the corresponding product is registered in the storage area, and the process returns to ST1 to wait for the code input of the next purchased product (code input control means).

If the product code is not entered in ST1 and the registration closing key is operated, the registration of all the products purchased by one customer has been completed. After executing the closing process, the system waits for the code input of the purchased product of the next customer.

In this embodiment having such a configuration, the bar code scanner 8 reads the product code of the product purchased by the customer.
, The sales data of the product is registered in the storage area of the RAM 3, displayed on the display 6, and printed on receipt paper and journal paper by the printer 7.

A message code corresponding to the input product code is called from the product master table 20. If the message code is other than "000", the message data corresponding to the message code is called out from the product message table 30 together with the status and the link message code, and at least one of the customer screen display and the receipt printing is performed according to the status. The corresponding message is output according to the output method.

When the link message code is "00"
Otherwise, the message data corresponding to the link message code is stored in the product message table 30.
With status and link message codes. Then, the corresponding message is output according to at least one of the output method of the customer screen display and the receipt printing according to the status.

Also in this case, if the link message code is other than "000", the message data corresponding to the link message code is called out together with the status and the link message code and output in the same manner.

On the other hand, when the link message code is "000", after the corresponding message is output, the registration of the next purchased product becomes possible.

As described above, every time the customer inputs and registers the product code of the purchased product, the message data relating to the registered product is called from the product message table 30 and output. At this time, if the link message code corresponding to the first called message data is the attributed code, the message data of the message code corresponding to the attributed code is subsequently called and output.

Therefore, for example, when there are foods that are different in cooking method but are performing a common sale, the product master table 20 stores message data indicating the corresponding cooking method in accordance with the product code of each food. Set the message code. On the other hand, in the product message table 30, the link message code corresponding to the message data indicating the cooking method of each food item is set as the message code of the message data indicating the sale of the food item. The link message code of the message data indicating the sale of the food is “000”. Also, if the output of the cooking method is suitable for receipt printing and the message of the sale is suitable for display,
The former status may be set to “2” and the latter status may be set to “1”.

By doing so, when registering the sale of food, a unique message indicating the cooking method is printed on the receipt, and a shared message indicating the sale of the food is displayed on the customer screen.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a customer screen display at the time of registration of one customer, and FIG. 6 shows an example of printing a receipt issued to the customer. In order to realize the message output shown in this example, the message code of the message "You can enjoy deliciously when steamed for 30 minutes" is set in the product master table 20 corresponding to the product code of the product "Frozen Amman", and the product " Set the message code of the message "Please return it for about 1 hour with water" corresponding to the product code of "Dried Shiitake mushroom" and set the message code "000" corresponding to the product code of the product "Cookie" Then, the message code of the message “We also handle beer tickets” is set according to the product code of the product “beer”.

On the other hand, in the product message table 30, the status "1" and the message code of the message "Frozen product sale is being carried out" as a link message code corresponding to the message code of the message "30 minutes steamed to have delicious". Set the status code "1" and the link message code "000" in response to the message code "Return with water for about 1 hour." According to the message code, set the status "2" and the message code of the message "I will collect the bottle for 5 yen" as the link message code, and correspond to the message code of the message "Frozen goods sale in progress" Status "2" and link message code "00" Set the "message" a bottle 5
"1 will be collected in yen" and the link message code "00"
0 "may be set.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, for each product purchased by the customer, the cooking method and preservation method of the product, the information on the related product if any, and the collection of the recyclable material if any A message indicating a method or the like can be automatically output by at least one of a receipt printing method and a customer screen display method. Therefore, it is possible to realize a business strategy that can enhance the serviceability to customers without burdening the clerk, and expect to promote sales.

In this case, for a message partially shared by a plurality of products, the message is
Only one message need be set in the message table 30.
Therefore, the memory capacity can be greatly reduced as compared with the case where all the messages corresponding to each product are set, and the cost can be reduced, which is practical.

In the above-described embodiment, the message output method is either the customer screen display or the receipt printing, or may be the receipt printing alone.
Alternatively, a message may be output by voice.

In the case of printing a receipt on a message, in the above-described embodiment, the sales details data and the message are printed as a pair. In this way, the sales statement data and the message may be printed separately.

In addition, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0054]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, only one message data is required to be shared between the products, the memory capacity can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and the purchased product can be reduced. The present invention can provide a merchandise sales data processing device capable of realizing an automatic notification service of messages related to the above.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a POS terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a product master table in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a product message table in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a product registration business executed by a CPU in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary plan view showing an example of a customer display screen output in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example of a receipt output in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... CPU 6 ... Display 7 ... Printer 8 ... Barcode scanner 20 ... Product master table 30 ... Product message table

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A sales data of a product corresponding to a product code input by a product code input means is registered in a storage unit, and sales detail data of the product is displayed by a display means and receipt printing is performed by a printing means. A merchandise sales data processing device, a merchandise message table for storing various message data to a customer relating to the merchandise together with a message code and an attribute presence / absence identification code; A product code table for storing a message code of the following; message code calling means for calling a message code corresponding to the product code from the product master table when a product code is inputted by the product code input means; To First message calling means for calling message data and attribute presence / absence identification code corresponding to the message code from the product message table when the message code is invoked, and each time the attribute presence / absence identification code is called, the attribute presence / absence identification code Attribute presence / absence identification code determination means for determining whether the attribute presence / absence code is the attribute presence code, and when the attribute presence / absence identification code determination means determines the attribute presence code, the product message table Second message calling means for calling corresponding message data and attribute presence / absence identification code; and message output for outputting the message data called by the first and second message calling means to at least one of the display means and the printing means. Means, Serial attribute whether the identification code judging means merchandise sales data processing apparatus characterized by attributes no code anda code input control means for accepting the following code input by said commodity code input means to be determined by.