JP3264591B2 - Product order 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 order registration data processing apparatus used in restaurants such as restaurants and coffee shops.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional product order registration data processing device of this type, there is a device using an electronic cash register. This electronic cash register is equipped with a menu table that stores names, unit prices, etc. corresponding to product numbers set in advance for various food and beverage menu items. In addition, for example, a keyboard is provided as means for inputting the product number, and a printer for printing an order receipt (receipt) is provided.

[0003] When the number of the food and beverage menu item ordered by the customer is input from the keyboard, the name, unit price, etc. corresponding to the item number are called from a menu table, printed on receipt paper by a printer, and stored in a storage unit. The order data (order number = 1, order amount = unit price) of the corresponding menu item is configured to be registered.

Incidentally, some restaurants handle so-called set menu items, which are a combination of a plurality of single item menu items to form one menu item.
For example, it is a menu such as a hamburger, rice or bread, and coffee or tea that cost 1000 yen.

Conventionally, as an electronic cash register having such a function of registering a set menu, status information indicating that the menu is a set menu and an identification code of the set menu are set in accordance with a set menu item number in a menu table. A set menu table in which the item numbers of the menu items included in the set menu are provided in advance corresponding to the identification codes of the various set menus is provided, and when the item numbers of the set menu are input, the set menu table is referred to to determine the menu items included in the set menu. Get the part number,
The order registration process was performed automatically.

[0006]

As described above, although the conventional merchandise order registration data processing apparatus has a set menu registration function, a set menu table in which the part numbers of the menu items included in the set menu are set in advance is provided. Since the order registration processing is performed with reference to the menu items, there is a limit on the menu items that can be combined as a set menu. For this reason, the customer who ordered the set menu had to select a product in a category specified in advance, and serviceability was insufficient.

For example, in a set menu item consisting of a hamburger, rice or bread, and coffee or tea, a customer who wants to order spaghetti instead of rice or bread cannot order the set menu item. , Spaghetti and coffee or tea must be ordered separately, resulting in higher prices and other complaints.

[0008] Therefore, some restaurants attempt to improve serviceability by adding a set menu item, which is provided at a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items, a so-called free set menu item, to the menu. Was. However, there is no conventional product order registration data processing apparatus having a function of processing order registration of a free set menu item as described above.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to easily register an order for a free-set menu item provided at a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items. It is an object of the present invention to provide a commodity order registration data processing device that can process and improve serviceability to customers without lowering operability.

[0010]

According to the present invention, a unit price is stored in correspondence with a product number set for each of various single item menu items, and a plurality of single item menu items are freely combined and provided at a fixed unit price. And a flag for storing a menu table storing unit prices corresponding to the product numbers set for the free set menu items to be set and a selected flag for identifying whether or not a single item menu item to be combined as a free set menu item is being selected. The storage means, the part number input means for inputting the part number of the menu ordered by the customer, and the selection flag is checked every time the part number is inputted by the part number input means, and whether the single item menu item to be combined as the free set menu item is being selected Flag determining means for determining whether or not
When it is determined by the flag determination means that the item is not selected, the order registration processing means for performing order registration processing at the unit price of the menu item of the product number input by the product number input means, and the order registration processing is performed by the registration processing means. A flag setting means for setting a selected flag to a selected state when the menu item is a free-set menu item; and a menu item of a product number input by a product number input means when the flag determining means determines that the menu item is being selected. When a is a single-item menu item, a free-set menu order registration processing means for registering an order with the unit price of the single-item item as zero, an end declaration means for declaring the end of selection of a single-item menu item to be combined as a free-set menu item, and being selected An end declaration is made by the end declaration means when the flag is being selected. A goods order registration data processing apparatus that includes a flag resetting means for resetting the selection flag to the state of the non-selected.

[0011]

According to the present invention having such a configuration, when the part number of the free set menu item is input through the part number input means, the free set menu item is received and registered with the unit price set in the menu table.
The selected flag is set to the selected state. Then
When the part number of a single item to be combined as a free-set menu is input via the item number input means, the single item is registered with the unit price as zero. Similarly, when the product number of another single menu item to be combined as a free-set menu is input via the product number input means, the single product menu item is subjected to order registration processing with a unit price of zero. When the input of the part numbers of all the single item menu items to be combined as the free set menu is completed, the end declaration means declares the end of the selection of the single item menu items to be combined as the free set menu item. Then, the selected flag is reset to a non-selected state. Thereafter, when the part number of the single item menu item is input via the item number input means, the single item menu item is subjected to order registration processing at the unit price set in the menu table.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a product order registration data processing device of the present invention is applied to an electronic cash register for restaurants will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to various single item menu items, a prescribed set menu in which a combination of menu items is determined in advance, and a free set menu item that provides a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items. A case where the present invention is used in a restaurant that handles is described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external structure of an electronic cash register 1 in this embodiment. The electronic cash register 1 has a keyboard 2 and a front display 3 on the front of the main body, and a customer display 4 on the back. Further, a printer 5 is mounted inside the main body as a printing means for printing data on receipt paper and journal paper, and the receipt paper printed by the printer 5 is discharged from a receipt issuing port 6 formed on the front of the main body. Has become. The journal paper is wound up inside the electronic cash register 1. Further, a drawer 7 for storing cash or the like is provided at a lower portion of the main body.

The keyboard 2 is provided with a plurality of menu keys 2a to which product numbers set for each of a single item menu item, a prescribed set menu item, and a free set menu item are assigned. In addition to a numeric key 2b for entering numeric data, a clear key 2c for clearing numeric data, a closing key 2d for declaring the end of a transaction with a customer, and a single-item menu item combined as a free-set menu item There are also provided various function keys such as a selection end key 2e as an end declaration means for declaring the end of selection.

Further, the keyboard 2 is provided with a mode switch 8 for selecting various business modes such as "registration", "inspection", "payment", and "setting". Here, "registration" refers to a mode of a business operation for registering and processing order data such as the number and price of a menu item whose product number has been input by the menu key 2a. The mode of the operation to output the total data of each processed menu item as an inspection report, `` Checkout '' is the same as the inspection operation, after outputting the total data of each menu item registered in the storage unit as an adjustment report, Business mode to clear the contents of the storage unit,
“Setting” is a business mode in which data necessary for executing various business is set in the storage unit in advance.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a control section for controlling the electronic cash register 1.
A CPU (central processing unit) 11 is mounted as a control unit main body. Further, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 are mounted as main storage units controlled by the CPU 11.

Further, a clock circuit 14 for clocking the system date and time, and a kitchen printer 1 installed in a kitchen in a restaurant
5, a communication interface 17 for controlling the transmission and reception of data performed via the communication line 16 with the communication unit 5, a signal from the mode switch 8 being input, and an opening command to a drawer opening device 7a for opening the drawer 7 Display data is transferred to the I / O port 18 for sending out signals, the keyboard controller 19 for controlling the keyboard 2 and taking in signals corresponding to the operated keys, the front display 3 and the customer display 4, respectively. A display controller 20 for controlling screen display, a printer controller 21 for transferring print data to the printer 5 and controlling printing on receipt paper and journal paper.

The CPU 11, the ROM 12,
RAM 13, clock circuit 14, communication interface 17,
I / O port 18 and controllers 19, 20, 21
Are electrically connected by a bus line 22 such as an address bus and a data bus.

The ROM 12 stores fixed data such as program data in advance. The RAM 13
As shown in FIG. 3, a name, a unit price, and a first unit number correspond to the product numbers set for each of various menu items including the prescribed set menu item and the free set menu item.
A master menu table 31 is provided which stores a status s1, a second status s2, a set number and the like, and has a total area of the order points and the order amount.

Here, the first status s1 becomes "0" when the corresponding menu item is a single item menu item, and becomes "1" when the corresponding menu item is a set menu item. Also, the second
The status s2 is “0” when the set menu item is a specified set menu item, and is “1” when the set menu item is a free set menu item.

The set number is a code for identifying the specified set menu. The RAM 13 stores in advance the part numbers of the main menu items and a plurality of sub-menu items that constitute the specified set menu item corresponding to each set number. A set menu table 32 is provided. It should be noted that the sub-menu items can be alternatively selected for each stage, and the item numbers of the selectable menu items are set.

In the RAM 13, a customer memory 3 for storing part numbers and points of all menu items ordered by one customer.
3. A flag memory 34 or the like is formed as flag storage means for storing a selected flag for identifying whether or not a single-item menu item to be combined as a free-set menu item is being selected.

In the state where the "registration" mode is selected by the mode switch 8,
The program is configured to execute the menu key processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 when the input of the product number is detected by the operation input of the menu key 2a as the product number input means.

That is, the CPU 11 transmits the key signal received through the keyboard controller 19 to the menu key 2.
This key signal is generated by the operation input of any one of the keys a. When the product number assigned to the operation menu key is obtained from a preset key table set in the RAM 13 in advance, the menu key processing is started. Then, as ST (step) 1, the state of the selected flag F stored in the flag memory 34 is checked to determine whether or not a single item to be combined as a free-set menu item is being selected (flag determining means).

Here, if the selected flag F is reset to "0", it means that the selected item is not selected, so the name, unit price, first status s1, 2nd status s2
And the record of the set number. And ST3
Is added to the point total area and the total price area corresponding to the input part number in the master menu table 31 as the order quantity and the order price, respectively. Also, S
The product number and the number of orders are stored in the customer memory 33 as T4. Further, as ST5, the name, the number of orders received, and the order amount are displayed on the front display 13 and the customer display 14, and the printer 15 is driven to print on receipt paper and journal paper (order registration processing means).

The customer memory 33 has been cleared prior to the order registration of the first menu item for one customer.

Next, the first status s1 of the called record is checked from the master menu table 31 as ST6. When the first status s1 is "0", that is, when the order registration of the single item is completed, the menu key process is terminated.

In ST6, the first status s1 is "1",
In other words, when registering an order for a set menu item, ST
As 7, the second status s2 of the record is checked.
If the second status s2 is "0", that is, in the case of the order registration processing of the prescribed set menu item, ST8
The record of the item number of the main menu item and the item number of each sub-menu item corresponding to the set number of the corresponding record is called from the set menu table 32. And
Based on this record, order registration of the prescribed set menu item is processed in the same manner as before.

That is, first, a record corresponding to the item number of the main menu item is called from the master menu table 31, the name is displayed on the front display 13 and the customer display 14, and the printer 15 is driven to drive the receipt paper and the journal. Print on paper. Next, the records corresponding to both the part numbers of the first-stage sub-menu items are called from the master menu table 31, and the respective names are displayed on the front display 13 and the customer display 14. In this state, when the part number of one of the menu items is input by the menu key 2a, this part number is stored in the customer memory 33.
And prints the name corresponding to the product number on receipt paper and journal paper. Hereafter, if the second-stage and third-stage sub-menu items have been processed in the same manner as the first-stage sub-menu items, the menu key process is terminated. The item number [0000] indicates that the sub-menu item has not been set.

In ST7, the second status s2 is "1",
That is, in the case of the order registration processing of the free-set menu item, after setting the selected flag F of the flag memory 34 to "1" in ST10 (flag setting means), the menu key processing is ended.

On the other hand, the selected flag F is set to "0" in ST1.
If it is reset to "1", it means that a single item to be combined as a free-set menu item is being selected, so the name, unit price, first status s1, second status s2, and Retrieve the set number record. Then, the first status s1 is checked as ST12.

Here, if the first status s1 is "1", that is, if it is a record of a set menu item, an error process is performed because a part number of an inappropriate item is input as a menu item to be combined as a free set menu item. After that, this key processing ends. The error process is a process for displaying an error message on the front display 3 and then clearing the display of the error message when the clear key 2c is operated.

If the first status s1 is "0" in ST12, that is, if the record is a single item, the unit price is set to zero and the order registration process is performed. That is, S
At T13, the order quantity is set to "1", the order quantity is set to zero, and added to the point total area and the total price area corresponding to the input product number in the master menu table 31, respectively. In step ST14, the product number and the number of orders are stored in the customer memory 33. In step ST15, the name and the number of orders are displayed on the front display 13 and the customer display 14, and the printer 15 is driven to print on receipt paper and journal paper (free-set menu order registration processing means). Thereafter, the menu key process ends.

When the CPU 11 detects the operation input of the selection end key 2e as the end declaration means while the "register" mode is selected by the mode switch 8, the CPU 11 selects the selection end key shown in the flowchart of FIG. The program is configured to execute the processing.

That is, the CPU 11 outputs the key signal received via the keyboard controller 19 to the selection end key 2
When the key signal generated by the operation input of e is confirmed, the selection end key processing is started. The selected flag F in the flag memory 34 is checked first. As a result, if it is set to "1", the single-item menu item to be combined as the free-set menu item is being selected, and the end of the selection has been declared, so the above-mentioned selected flag F is reset to "0". Then (flag reset means), the selection end key processing ends.

If the selection flag F is reset to "0", the selection end is declared even though the single menu item to be combined as the free-set menu item is being deselected. The same error processing as described above is performed, and the selection end key processing ends.

When the CPU 11 detects an operation input of the closing key 2d in a state where the "registration" mode is selected by the mode switch 8, the CPU 11
It is determined whether or not the order is being registered for one customer by checking whether or not data is stored in the customer. If the order is being registered, the change calculation is performed, and then a receipt 60 as shown in FIG. At the same time, an opening command signal is sent to the drawer opening device 7a to open the drawer 7. Also,
The data in the customer memory 33 is transmitted to the kitchen printer 15 via the communication interface 17. After that, the program is configured to clear the customer memory 33.

The data in the customer memory 33 is printed on the recording paper from the kitchen printer 15 and used as a cooking instruction sheet for a person in charge of cooking in the kitchen.

In this embodiment configured as described above,
Now, it is assumed that the data shown in FIG. 3 is set in the master menu table 31 and the set menu table 32, respectively.

In this state, assuming that the customer first orders a free set menu in which the three items of dice steak, spaghetti and ice cream are combined, the clerk operating the electronic cash register 1 firstly enters the product number of the free set menu item [ 001] is input by operating the preset menu key 2a.

Then, the processes are executed in the order of ST1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 of the menu key process shown in FIG. As a result, “1” is added to the point total area corresponding to the item number [001] of the main menu table 31, and “2000” is added to the amount total area. Further, the selected flag F of the flag memory 34 is set to “1”. In addition, "Free Set 1
Since the data of “¥ 2000” is displayed and printed, the clerk can use the product number [00] of the single item “Dice steak”.
6] is operated by inputting the preset menu key 2a.

Then, the processing is performed in the order of ST1, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the menu key processing shown in FIG. As a result, “1” is added to the point total area corresponding to the product number [006] in the main menu table 31. Further, since the name "Dice steak" is displayed and printed, the clerk operates and inputs the menu key 2a in which the product number [007] of the single item menu item "Spaghetti" is preset.

Then, similarly to the above, ST1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of the menu key processing shown in FIG.
Are executed in this order. As a result, “1” is added to the point total area corresponding to the product number [007] in the main menu table 31. In addition, since the name “spaghetti” is displayed and printed, the clerk operates and inputs the menu key 2a in which the product number [009] of the single-item menu item “ice cream” is preset.

Then, similarly to the above, ST1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of the menu key processing shown in FIG.
Are executed in this order. As a result, “1” is added to the score total area corresponding to the product number [009] in the main menu table 31. Also, the name "ice cream"
Is displayed and printed, the clerk operates the selection end key 2e to declare the end of selection of a single item to be combined as a free-set menu item.

Then, the selection end key processing of FIG. 5 is executed, and the selected flag F in the flag memory 34 is reset to "0".

Next, assuming that the same customer has ordered the "hamburger set" of the prescribed set menu item, the clerk first operates and inputs the menu key 2a in which the part number [002] of the "hamburger set" is preset.

Then, the processing is executed in the order of ST1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the menu key processing shown in FIG. As a result, the main menu table 31
"1" is added to the total score area corresponding to the part number [002] of the first item, and "1200" is added to the total amount area. Also, "Hamburger set 1 ¥ 120
"0" data is displayed and printed. Further, the name “Hamburg” of the main menu item is displayed and printed, and the names “Rice (product number [098])” and “Bread (product number [099])” of the first-stage submenu item are displayed. So the clerk asks the customer whether to choose rice or bread. Here, when the rice is selected, the menu key 2a in which the part number [098] of the "rice" is preset is operated and input.

Then, the name “Rice” is displayed and printed, and the names of the second-stage sub-menu items “Coffee” and “Coucher” are displayed, so that the clerk can select either coffee or tea for the customer. Ask if you want to. If you select coffee here, this "coffee"
Key 2a with a preset part number [010]
Operation input. Then, the name “coffee” is displayed and printed.

Next, assuming that the same customer has ordered the single item menu item "beef curry", the clerk operates and inputs the menu key 2a in which the part number [008] of "beef curry" is preset.

Then, the processing is executed in the order of ST1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the menu key processing shown in FIG. As a result, the product number [0] of the main menu table 31
[08], and “1” is added to the total score area, and “1000” is added to the total amount area. Also, data of "beef curry 1 ¥ 1000" is displayed and printed.

When the customer's order is completed and 5000 yen has been paid as the price, the clerk deposits “50”.
After inputting "00", the closing key 2d is operated and input. Then, "free set" amount 2000 yen and "hamburger steak" amount 1200 yen and "beef curry"
The total amount of 4200 yen with the amount of 1000 yen and the amount of deposit 5
The change 800 calculated from 000 yen is displayed, and the receipt 60 as shown in FIG. 6 is printed and issued from the receipt issuing port 6 and the drawer 7 is opened. Pass to.

If an operation error of inputting the part number of a set menu item is caused during selection of a single item to be combined as a free set menu item, an error message is displayed before order entry of the set menu item is performed. Is displayed, the store clerk may operate the clear key 2b to release the error state.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the order registration of a set menu item, which is provided at a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items, that is, a so-called free set menu item, is performed after inputting the part number of the free set menu item. The processing can be performed by a simple operation of sequentially inputting the part numbers of the single item menu items desired by the customer. Therefore,
The free set menu item can be added to a restaurant menu, and a service with a high customer attraction effect can be provided to customers.

Further, since the ordered points of the single item items combined as the free set menu are cumulatively processed in the point total area of the master menu table 31, inventory management and order management can be performed accurately.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the preset product number is input by operating the menu key 2a has been described, but the method of inputting the product number is not limited to this. For example, a key may be provided for designating that the set data is a product number, and the set number may be input using the key and the set key. Alternatively, a barcode scanner may be connected to the electronic cash register 1 to read and input a product number as a barcode.

In the above embodiment, the number of single-item menu items that can be combined as a free-set menu item is unlimited. However, when the number is limited, a counter for counting the number of selected single-item menu items is provided. May be automatically sent to the CPU 11 when the limit number has been reached. In this case, the end declaration means is a component that monitors the counter and sends an end declaration signal to the CPU 11 when the counter reaches the limit number.

In order to prevent fraud such as a group customer ordering only one free set menu and combining a single menu item desired by each person with the free set menu, it is necessary to register an order for one customer. It is convenient to set the number of customers in advance and compare the number of orders registered by the order registration means with the number of people, and if the number of times is less than the number of people, configure the program to prohibit the operation of the close key 2d. .

In recent years, in family restaurants, etc., customer service data called waiters and waitress input customer order data at a handy terminal carried by each person, and the order data input at each handy terminal is composed by a computer or the like. A restaurant system has been put to practical use, in which orders are managed at a given station, and this station performs centralized processing such as issuing slips from kitchen printers and customer printers, and performing payment operations using electronic cash registers. The present invention is also applicable to a handy terminal in such a restaurant system. In addition, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0059]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily process order registration of a free set menu item provided at a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items, and operability. It is possible to provide a product order registration data processing device capable of improving the serviceability to customers without reducing the number of products.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an electronic cash register according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a control unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing main memory areas provided in the RAM of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing menu key processing executed by the CPU of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a selection end process executed by the CPU of the embodiment.

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic cash register 2 ... Keyboard 2a ... Menu key (part number input means) 2e ... Selection end key (End declaration means) 3 ... Front display 4 ... Customer display 5 ... Printer 11 ... CPU 31 ... Master menu table 32 set menu table 33 customer memory 34 flag memory (flag storage means)

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A unit price is stored corresponding to a product number set for each of various single item menu items, and a free set menu item provided at a fixed unit price by freely combining a plurality of single item menu items. A menu table storing unit prices corresponding to product numbers; flag storage means for storing a selected flag for identifying whether or not a single-item menu item to be combined as the free-set menu item is being selected; A product number input means for inputting a product number of the selected menu, and each time a product number is inputted by the product number input means, the selected flag is checked to determine whether or not a single item menu item to be combined as the free set menu item is being selected. A flag judging means, and when the flag judging means judges that the item is not selected, Order registration processing means for performing order registration processing at the unit price of the menu item of the input part number; and when the menu item subjected to order registration processing by the registration processing means is the free set menu item, the selected flag is set to the selected state. A flag setting means for setting, and when it is determined by the flag determination means that the menu item of the product number input by the product number input means is a single item menu item, the unit price of the single item menu item is set to zero. Free set menu order registration processing means for order registration processing, end declaration means for declaring the end of selection of single item menu items to be combined as the free set menu item, and termination by the end declaration means when the selected flag is being selected When a declaration is made, the selected flag is reset to a non-selected state. Product order registration data processing apparatus characterized by comprising a flag resetting means, the for.