JP3587726B2 - Product sales data processing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a store server that manages a plurality of POS terminals disposed in a store and sales information obtained directly or indirectly from each POS terminal via an in-store data communication network in a store file. And a merchandise sales data processing system having:
[0002]
[Prior art]
In FIG. 14, the merchandise sales data processing system includes a plurality of POS terminals (for example, electronic cash registers) 10 disposed in a store, a POS server 20 that directly manages each POS terminal 10, and each POS server 20. And a store server 30 that indirectly collectively manages the POS terminals 10 via the server. In FIG. 14, each POS server 20 and store server 30 are higher-level devices of each POS terminal 10. In addition, 1 and 2 are in-store data communication networks (for example, LAN).
[0003]
In such a merchandise sales data processing system, each POS terminal 10 obtains merchandise data from a merchandise file in a higher-level device (for example, the POS server 20), registers the merchandise, and performs accounting processing. The merchandise data and the transaction data are displayed on the display of each POS terminal 10 and printed on a journal and a receipt by a printer. The total amount and change amount are calculated, and the drawer is automatically opened.
[0004]
Therefore, by analyzing the product data and the accounting data, complicated product sales and accounting can be performed accurately and quickly, and store sales information (product data and accounting) can be obtained on the host machine (20, 30) side. By analyzing the data, it is possible to grasp store sales performance and the like.
[0005]
Furthermore, in a large-scale chain store, a store server 30 in each store is connected to a head office (host computer) 40 in the head office via an all store data communication network (for example, ISDN) 3, and the head office 40 is connected to each store. Store sales information (product data and accounting data) and store information including, for example, personnel information are collected from the server 30 so as to be collectively managed. For example, it is managed as all store information.
[0006]
Thus, there is a request for each store to refer to each store information for each store server 30 collected by the headquarters machine 40 and to all store information created by performing necessary data processing. Therefore, a system in which the headquarters device 40 is a so-called Web server and the store information (30, 20 or each 10 or the like) can be browsed by a browser on the side of the store device (30, 20 or each 10) is becoming widespread.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, there is an increasing demand for quick and real-time browsing of each store information due to its usefulness and spread. On the other hand, it is strongly pointed out that the browsable range should be regulated by managers such as store managers and general employees. In this regard, the client machine (30, 20, or each 10) inputs an ID and a password, and forms information within a range corresponding to the ID and the password approved by the Web server (40) so that the client can browse the information. ing.
[0008]
However, at present, its usefulness is strongly supported and the number of stores tends to further increase, and the burden of security processing including maintenance of huge IDs and passwords on the Web server (40) side and the functions of the headquarters machine increases. In addition, not only can each client not browse information of all stores and / or stores when necessary, but also the transmission and reception of store information inherent in the store machine (30) and the headquarters machine 40 is greatly increased since the data processing load is greatly increased. A situation may occur in which trouble occurs. In addition, it is becoming a factor that causes congestion of the data communication network of all stores and increases equipment costs.
[0009]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a merchandise sales data processing system in which all store information and each store information can be browsed at any time on each store machine side while reducing the burden on the head office Web server.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention of claim 1 manages a plurality of POS terminals disposed in a store and sales information obtained directly or indirectly from each POS terminal via an in-store data communication network while storing the sales information in a store file. And a head office Web server having a management function of each store ID and each store password is connected to the store server via an all store data communication network, and the in-store data communication line is connected to the store server. A store Web server having a function of managing each personal ID and each personal password and a client machine are connected to the network, and the headquarters Web server transmits store information including store sales information obtained from each store server via a browser of the client machine. It is possible to process and store all store information that can be browsed and stored. It is possible to determine whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password for access from the client device, and to determine whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password so that all store information can be disclosed to the client device. Can store and process the store information including the store sales information obtained from the store server into individual store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client device, and can store the information in response to access from the client device. It is formed so that it is possible to determine whether or not to approve the personal ID and the personal password, and when it is determined that the personal ID and the personal password are approved, the individual store information can be disclosed to the client device, and the client device browses all store information via a browser. Store ID and store password when accessing the headquarters Web server Force possible and which can be input form individual ID and personal password in accessing the store Web server for viewing individual store information via the browser, a merchandise sales data processing system.
[0011]
In this invention, the head office Web server having a function of managing each store ID and each store password is connected to the store server via the whole store data communication network, and the management of each personal ID and each personal password is connected to the in-store data communication network. A store Web server having functions and a client machine are connected.
[0012]
This headquarters Web server processes and stores store information including store sales information obtained from each store server into all store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client device, and stores the information in response to access from the client device. Then, it is determined whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password, and when it is determined that the store ID and the store password are approved, all store information is disclosed to the client machine.
[0013]
Further, the store Web server processes and stores the store information including the store sales information acquired from the store server into individual store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client device, and stores the processed information in the access from the client device. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not to approve the personal ID and the personal password. When it is determined that the personal ID and the personal password are approved, the individual shop information is disclosed to the client machine.
[0014]
In order to browse all store information via a browser, when a client device accesses the headquarters Web server, the client device inputs a store ID and a store password. Also, in order to browse the individual store information via the browser, when accessing the store Web server from the client device, a personal ID and a personal password are input at the client device.
[0015]
Therefore, the maintenance and approval processing of the store ID / store password and the personal ID / personal password and the data processing processing of all store information and individual store information can be distributed between the head office Web server and the store Web server. Since security processing including maintenance and approval processing of a small number of store IDs and store passwords may be performed, the burden can be greatly reduced, and each client machine can browse all store information and / or individual store information when necessary. Since the individual store information can be browsed in real time, the usefulness can be further enhanced. In addition, smooth transmission and reception of original store information between the store machine and the head office machine can be ensured, and the risk of congestion of the entire store data communication network and high equipment costs can be eliminated.
[0016]
The invention according to claim 2 is a product sales data processing system in which the individual store information is formed from information for managers and information for employees.
[0017]
In this invention, the store Web server processes and stores the store information including the store sales information acquired from the store server into the information for the responsible person and the information for the employee that can be browsed through the browser of the client machine, and stores the processed information. For the person responsible for the personal ID and personal password approved by the client machine, if it is determined whether or not to approve the personal ID and personal password for access from the client machine, and if it is determined to be approved, Disclose information or employee information.
[0018]
Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as in the case of the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to further ensure the security protection in each store and expand the adaptability.
[0019]
In the invention of claim 3, a plurality of POS terminals provided in the store and each sales information obtained directly or indirectly from each POS terminal via the in-store data communication network are stored in the store file. In a product sales data processing system having a store server that manages data, a head office Web server is connected to the store server via a whole store data communication network, and a store Web server and a client device are connected to the in-store data communication network. The headquarters Web server has an all-store information processing means for processing the store information including the store sales information obtained from each of the store servers into all the store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client machine. Store information file that can store all store information, store ID and store password for each store A store approval file capable of storing a store ID and a store approval determining means for determining whether or not to approve the store ID and store password acquired from the client device by referring to the store approval file for access from the client device; A post-authorization information disclosing means for disclosing all store information stored in the all store information file to the client machine when it is determined to be approved, and store sales information acquired from the store server in the store Web server Information processing means for the responsible person, which processes the store information containing the information into the information for the responsible person, which can be browsed through the browser of the client machine, and information processing means for the employee, which processes the data into the information for the employee. Information file that can store the information for the responsible person and the employee that can store the processed information for the employee An information file, a personal approval file that can store the personal ID and personal password of the responsible person and each employee, and a personal ID and personal password obtained from the client machine by referring to the personal approval file for access from the client machine Personal approval discriminating means for discriminating whether or not to approve, and when the approval is discriminated, the personal information stored in the responsible person information file or the employee information stored in the employee information file. A store for inputting a store ID and a store password when accessing the headquarters Web server for browsing all store information via a browser on the client device; Browsing information for managers and employees via a browser, such as ID input means And a personal ID inputting means for inputting a personal ID and a personal password when accessing a store Web server for the product sales data processing system.
[0020]
In this invention, the head office Web server having a function of managing each store ID and each store password is connected to the store server via the whole store data communication network, and the management of each personal ID and each personal password is connected to the in-store data communication network. A store Web server having functions and a client machine are connected.
[0021]
In this headquarters Web server, the all store information processing means processes the store information including the store sales information acquired from each store server into all store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client machine. The processed all store information is stored in the all store information file.
[0022]
The store approval determining means refers to the store approval file for access from the client device, and determines whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password acquired from the client device. If it is determined that the store ID and the store password are approved, the post-store approval information disclosure means discloses all store information stored in the all store information file to the client machine.
[0023]
Further, in the store Web server, when the store information including the store sales information is acquired from the store server, the information processing unit for responsible person performs data processing on the information for responsible person that can be browsed through the browser of the client machine. . The processed manager information is stored in the manager information file. The employee information processing means performs data processing on employee information. The processed employee information is stored in the employee information file.
[0024]
The personal approval determining means refers to the personal approval file for access from the client machine and determines whether to approve the personal ID and personal password acquired from the client machine. If it is determined that the approval has been obtained, the information disclosure means after the individual approval uses the individual store information corresponding to the approved personal ID and personal password, that is, the manager information or the employee information stored in the manager information file. The employee information stored in the file is disclosed to the client machine.
[0025]
In order to browse all store information via a browser, when a client device accesses the headquarters Web server, a store ID and a store password are input using a store ID or the like input means in the client device. Further, in order to browse the individual store information via the browser, when accessing the store Web server from the client machine, the personal ID and the personal password are input using the personal ID input means in the client machine.
[0026]
Therefore, the maintenance and approval processing of the store ID / store password and the personal ID / personal password and the data processing processing of all store information and individual store information can be distributed between the head office Web server and the store Web server. Since security processing including maintenance and approval processing of a small number of store IDs and store passwords may be performed, the burden can be greatly reduced. In addition, since each client machine can browse all store information and / or individual store information when necessary and can browse the individual store information in real time, the utility can be further enhanced, and the store can be input using a store ID or other input means. Since it is only necessary to input the personal ID and the like using the ID and the like and the personal ID and the like input means, the handling is simple. In addition, smooth transmission and reception of original store information between the store machine and the head office machine can be ensured, and the risk of congestion of the entire store data communication network and high equipment costs can be eliminated.
[0027]
Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the post-authorization information disclosure means on the head office Web server side approves the shop ID and the shop password acquired from the client machine, and thereafter, the personal ID from the client machine. And a product sales data process formed so as to be able to disclose the information for the responsible person stored in the information file for the responsible person to the client machine with the approval of the store Web server side when the personal password is input. System.
[0028]
In this invention, the post-authorization information disclosure means on the head office Web server side, when the personal ID and the personal password are input from the client device after the store ID and the store password acquired from the client device are approved, With the approval of the store Web server, the manager information stored in the manager information file can be disclosed to the client machine. That is, it is not necessary for the client device to access the store Web server again after disconnecting the connection with the head office Web server.
[0029]
Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as the case of the invention of claim 3, the responsible person can further display all store information on the head office Web server side and information for the responsible person on the store Web server side on the same screen, for example. Can be viewed continuously.
[0030]
Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the post-personal approval information disclosure means on each store Web server side approves a personal ID and a personal password acquired from the client machine, and thereafter, the store information is transmitted from the client machine to the store Web server. When the ID and the store password are input, the merchandise sales data processing system is configured to be able to disclose all store information stored in the all store information file to the client machine with the approval of the head office Web server side. is there.
[0031]
In this invention, the information disclosure means on the shop Web server side after the personal approval is obtained, when the personal ID and the personal password acquired from the client machine are approved and the store ID and the shop password are inputted from the client machine, the headquarters. With the approval of the Web server, all store information stored in the all store information file can be disclosed to the client machine. That is, it is not necessary for the client device to access the headquarters Web server again after disconnecting the connection with the store Web server.
[0032]
Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as in the case of the invention of claim 4, the responsible person can further display the information for the responsible person on the store Web server side and all the store information on the head office Web server side on the same screen, for example. Can be viewed continuously.
[0033]
Furthermore, the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the all store information processing means acquires the information for the responsible person and the employee information acquired from each store Web server via the all store data communication network and the in-store data communication network. This is a merchandise sales data processing system formed so that all the store information can be processed using all or part of the information.
[0034]
In this invention, the all-store information processing means on the head office Web server side is configured to execute all or one of the manager information and the employee information acquired from each store Web server via the all-store data communication network and the in-store data communication network. By using the section, it is possible to process and process all store information. That is, instead of processing the raw store information obtained from the store server into all store information, the raw store information is processed halfway on the store Web server side into all of the information for the manager and the employee information ( Or, a part of the information may be processed into the whole store information. For example, the sales information by time zone for all stores can be obtained by simply adding the time-based sales information tabulated by each store Web server as it is.
[0035]
Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as in each of the inventions according to claims 3 to 5, the processing load on all store information processing means, that is, the head office Web server can be further reduced significantly. , Which can accelerate the speed and accuracy of information disclosure.
[0036]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, this product sales data processing system has the same basic configuration (10, 20, 30, etc.) as that of the conventional example (FIG. 14). The head office Web server (40) is connected via the network 3 and the store Web server 50 and the client machine 25 are connected to the in-store data communication network 2; An all store information file 45, a store approval file 41, a store approval discriminating unit, and a post-store approval information disclosure unit are provided. A personal information file 55, an employee information file 56, a personal approval file 51, a personal approval discriminating means, and an information disclosing means after personal approval. The client machine 25 is provided with a store ID etc. input means 26 and a personal ID etc. input means 27, and by simply inputting an ID and a password in the client machine 25 in each store, all store information on the head office Web server (40) side is obtained. In addition, individual store information (information for a manager and information for an employee) on the store Web server side can be browsed.
[0037]
In FIG. 1, a POS terminal 10 includes a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.), an HDD, a scanner, a keyboard, a display, a printer, other input / output devices, and a communication interface (I / F) for a data communication network 1. ), And has product registration and accounting functions. In this embodiment, product data (product name, unit price, etc.) set and stored in a product file of the POS server (upper device) 20 is obtained and registered.
[0038]
The POS server 20 includes a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM), HDD, and each communication interface (I / F) for each of the data communication networks 1 and 2, and directly controls a plurality of POS terminals 10 under its control. Form a superior host machine.
[0039]
The store server 30 includes a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.), an HDD, and each communication interface (I / F) for each of the data communication networks 2 and 3, and directly stores all POS servers 20 in the store. Batch management is performed, and as a result, all POS terminals 10 are collectively managed indirectly.
[0040]
Here, the store Web server 50 includes a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM), an HDD, and a communication interface (I / F) for the in-store data communication network 2 and is disposed in the store.
[0041]
The client machine 25 is formed of a personal computer including a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.), HDD, scanner, keyboard, display 28, printer, and communication interface (I / F) for the data communication network 2. Has a browser.
[0042]
The headquarters Web server (headquarters 40) includes a control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM), an HDD, and a communication interface (I / F) for the entire store data communication network 3, and includes the same chain store (each Stores). Conceptually, they are connected to shop machines (30, 20, 25) as shown in FIG.
[0043]
Here, in each POS terminal 10, when the operator inputs the product code using the scanner, the inquiry means inquires the POS server 20 with the customer code.
[0044]
When receiving the inquiry from the POS terminal (TM) 10 (YES in ST14 of FIG. 2), the POS server 20 refers to the product file (ST15) and stores the product data (product information) corresponding to the product code in the POS. Responds to terminal 10 (ST16, ST17). The product file has been updated to the contents of the product master file acquired from the store server 30 (YES in ST18 to ST21).
[0045]
When the POS terminal 10 receives the product data, the registration unit uses the product data to register the product. When the merchandise registration for all the purchased merchandise of the customer is completed, a closing operation as one transaction end declaration is performed. As a result, the accounting process is executed. A receipt is also issued.
[0046]
Further, the POS server 20 stores the sales information collected from each POS terminal 10 in a group file (YES to ST13 in ST10 in FIG. 2) and transmits the sales information of each group in response to a request from the store server 30. (YES in ST22 to ST24).
[0047]
That is, the store server (SA) 30 stores each sales information acquired from each POS server (POS) 20 as store sales information in the store file 31 (YES in ST30 in FIG. 3 to ST33). The product master file is provided to each POS server (POS) 20 in response to a request from each POS server (POS) 20 (YES in ST34 to ST36).
[0048]
In addition, the store server (SA) 30 responds to the request from the store Web server (store Web) 50 with the store information including the store sales information stored in the store file 31 (YES to ST39 in ST37 of FIG. 3). ). Similarly, in response to a request from the headquarters Web server [Headquarters Web (headquarters 40)], store information including store sales information stored in the store file 31 is responded (YES in ST40 in FIG. 3 to ST42).
[0049]
Here, when the client machine 25 inputs a personal ID and a personal password in accordance with the input screen (user authentication screen) shown in FIG. 6 and using the personal ID etc. input means 26 (YES in ST60 of FIG. 5), the control unit Accesses (inquires) the store Web server 50 (ST61).
[0050]
In the store Web server 50, upon receiving the request from the client device 25 and acquiring the personal ID and the personal password (YES in ST70 of FIG. 8, ST71), the personal approval determining means (control unit) sets the personal approval file 51 (ST72) to determine the approval of the individual (ST73, ST76).
[0051]
If approved for the responsible person (YES in ST73), the information disclosure means after personal approval for distributing the responsible person information stored in the responsible person information file 55 to the client device 25 (Web function for responsible person) ) Works (ST74, ST75). If approved for the employee (YES in ST76), the information disclosure means after personal approval (Employee Web function) for disclosing the employee information stored in the employee information file 56 to the client machine 25 operates ( ST77, ST78). If the approval cannot be obtained, the browsing is rejected (ST79).
[0052]
Thus, the individual shop information (the information for the manager or the information for the employee) can be browsed through the browser of the client machine 25 (YES in ST62 and ST63 in FIG. 5). In some cases, browsing is not possible (ST67).
[0053]
In the client machine 25, a store ID and a store password can be input using the store ID input means 27 (YES in ST64) while individual store information (responsible person information) is being browsed.
[0054]
That is, when the information disclosure means (Web function for the responsible person) is activated after personal approval (ST75 in FIG. 8), and then the store ID and the store password are received from the client machine 25 (YES in ST751 in FIG. 10). The control unit of the store Web server 30 inquires (accesses) the head office Web server (40) (ST752).
[0055]
On the other hand, when the approval of the head office Web server (40) is obtained (YES in ST753), the head office Web server (40) is linked (ST754). That is, the head office Web function is enabled (ST104 and ST105 in FIG. 11).
[0056]
Thus, in the client machine 25, all store information stored in the all store information file 45 can be browsed by the head office Web function via the store Web server 50 (YES in ST65 and ST66 in FIG. 5).
[0057]
If not approved (NO in ST753 in FIG. 10), rejection (ST755). When the process is terminated (YES in ST756), the process returns to the responsible supervisor Web function (ST75) in FIG.
[0058]
After the personal approval setting command (YES in ST90 of FIG. 9), the personal approval information (personal ID and personal password for each personal name) input (YES in ST91) is set and stored in the personal approval file 51 (ST92). You.
[0059]
The personal information processing means comprises a responsible person's information processing means and an employee's information processing means, and individually stores store information obtained from the store server (SA) 30 (YES in ST80, ST81, ST82). Process to store information. In other words, the responsible person information processing means (control unit) processes the responsible person information and stores it in the responsible person information file 55 (ST83). The employee information processing means (control unit) processes the employee information and stores it in the employee information file 56 (ST84).
[0060]
The information processing means for manager (information processing means for employees) is obtained from the head office Web server (40) via the all-store data communication network 3 and the in-store data communication network 2 (YES in ST85, ST86, ST87). By using a part (or all) of the entire store information, the information can be processed and processed into information for the responsible person (information for the employee) and stored in the information file 55 for the responsible person (information file for the employee 56) [ ST88 (ST89)]. In other words, instead of processing the raw store information acquired from the store server 30 into information for the responsible person (information for the employee), the raw store information is converted to the half-processed whole store information on the head office Web server (40) side. All (or part) may be used (see the dashed line in FIG. 1) and processed into information for the responsible person (information for the employee). For example, the sales information for each store can be used as it is on the headquarters Web server (40) side.
[0061]
When the client device 25 inputs the store ID and the store password in accordance with the input screen (user authentication screen) shown in FIG. 6 and using the store ID etc. input means 27 (YES in ST50 of FIG. 4), the control unit The head office Web server (40) is accessed (inquired) (ST51).
[0062]
In the head office Web server (40), upon receiving the request from the client machine 25 and acquiring the store ID and the store password (YES in ST100 of FIG. 11, ST101), the store approval determining means (control unit) sets the store approval. With reference to the file 41 (ST102), the approval of the store is determined (ST103).
[0063]
If approved for store use (YES in ST103), post-store approval information disclosure means (head office Web function) for disclosing all store information stored in the all store information file 45 to the client machine 25 operates (ST105). ). If the approval is not granted, the browsing is rejected (ST106).
[0064]
Thus, all store information can be browsed via the browser on the client device 25 side (YES in ST52 and ST53 in FIG. 4). From the screen shown in FIG. 7, the user selects any information (for example, store manager's report work) in all store information and browses the information. In some cases, browsing is not possible (ST57).
[0065]
In the client machine 25, a personal ID and a personal password using the personal ID etc. input means 26 can be input during browsing of all store information (YES in ST54). Once the process is completed (YES in ST58), a personal ID and a personal password can be input (YES in ST54) via input of a store ID and the like (YES in ST50).
[0066]
If the information disclosure means (head office Web function) after store approval is activated (ST105 in FIG. 11), and then the personal ID and personal password are received from the client machine 25 (YES in ST1051 in FIG. 13), The control unit of the head office Web server (40) makes an inquiry (access) to the store Web server 30 (ST1052).
[0067]
On the other hand, when the approval of the store Web server 30 is obtained (YES in ST1053), the store Web server 30 is linked to the store Web server 30 (ST1054). That is, the store Web function (the Web function for the responsible person) is activated (ST74 and ST75 in FIG. 8).
[0068]
Thus, in the client machine 25, the manager information stored in the manager information file 55 can be browsed by the store Web function (manager Web function) via the head office Web server (40) (FIG. 4). YES in ST55, ST56).
[0069]
If not approved (NO in ST1053 in FIG. 13), it is rejected (ST1055). When the process is terminated (YES in ST1056), the process returns to the head office Web function (ST105) in FIG.
[0070]
Store approval information (store ID and store password for each store name) input (YES in ST116) after the store approval setting command (YES in ST115 in FIG. 12) is set and stored in the store approval file 41 (ST117). You.
[0071]
Further, the all store information processing means (control unit) processes each store information obtained from the store server (SA) 30 (YES in ST107, ST108, ST109) into information for all stores, and stores the processed information in the all store information file 45. It is stored (ST110).
[0072]
Further, the all-store information processing means obtains each store information (for the responsible person) obtained from each store Web server 30 via the all-store data communication network 3 and the in-store data communication network 2 (YES in ST111, ST112, ST113). Information (employee information, employee information) can be processed (see the dashed line in FIG. 1) into all store information and stored in the all store information file 45. (ST144).
[0073]
In other words, instead of processing the raw store information acquired from the store server 30 into all store information, the raw store information is converted into all (or one of the individual store information semi-processed in the store Web server 30). Section) to process all store information. For example, the sales information by time zone for all stores can be obtained by simply summing the sales information for each time zone, which is totaled by each store Web server.
[0074]
In this embodiment, in this headquarters Web server (40), all store information processing means means that all store information that can be browsed via the browser of the client machine 25 can be used to read store information including store sales information acquired from each store server 30. Data processing to information. The processed all store information is stored in the all store information file 45.
[0075]
The store approval determination unit refers to the store approval file 45 for access from the client device 25 and determines whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password acquired from the client device 25. When it is determined that the store ID and the store password are approved, the store post-authorization information disclosure means discloses the store information stored in the store information file 45 to the client device 25.
[0076]
In the store Web server 50, when the store information including the store sales information is acquired from the store server 30, the information processing unit for the responsible person converts the information into information for the responsible person that can be browsed through the browser of the client device 25. Process and process. The processed responsible person information is stored in the responsible person information file 55. The employee information processing means performs data processing on employee information. The processed employee information is stored in the employee information file 56.
[0077]
The personal approval determination means refers to the personal approval file 51 for access from the client device 25 and determines whether or not to approve the personal ID and personal password acquired from the client device 25. If it is determined that the approval has been obtained, the information disclosure means after the individual approval will be sent to the individual store information corresponding to the approved personal ID and personal password, that is, the manager information stored in the manager information file 55 or the employee information. The employee information stored in the business information file 56 is disclosed to the client device 25.
[0078]
In order to browse all store information via a browser, when the client device 25 accesses the headquarters Web server (40), the store ID and store password are input using the store ID input means 27 in the client device 25. input. Also, in order to browse the individual shop information via the browser, when accessing the shop Web server 50 from the client machine 25, the personal ID and the personal password are input using the personal ID input means 26 in the client machine. .
[0079]
Therefore, the maintenance and approval processing of the store ID / store password and the personal ID / personal password and the data processing processing of all the store information and each store information can be distributed between the head office Web server (40) and the store Web server 50. Since the Web server (40) only needs to perform security processing including maintenance and approval processing of a small number of store IDs and store passwords, the burden can be greatly reduced.
[0080]
In addition, since each client machine 25 can browse all store information and / or individual store information when necessary and can browse each store information in real time, the usefulness can be further enhanced, and the store ID input means 27 can be used. It is only necessary to input the personal ID and the like using the store ID and the like and the personal ID and the like input means 26, so that the handling is simple. In addition, smooth transmission and reception of the original shop information between the shop machine (30) and the headquarters machine 40 can be ensured, and the risk of congestion of the entire shop data communication network 3 and high equipment costs can be eliminated.
[0081]
In addition, the store Web server 50 processes the store information including the store sales information acquired from the store server 30 into information for a responsible person and information for employees, which can be browsed through the browser of the client device 25, and stores the processed information. At the same time, it is determined whether or not to approve the personal ID and the personal password for the access from the client machine 25, and if it is determined that the personal ID and the personal password are approved, the responsible person uses the personal ID and the personal password approved for the client machine 25. Since it is formed so as to disclose business information or employee information, it is possible to ensure security in each store and expand adaptability.
[0082]
In addition, the post-authorization information disclosure means on the head office Web server (40) side may be configured such that the personal ID and the personal password are input from the client device 25 after the store ID and the store password acquired from the client device 25 are approved. Is configured to be able to disclose the manager information stored in the manager information file 55 to the client device 25 with the approval of the store Web server 50 side. It is not necessary to access the store Web server 50 again after disconnecting the connection with (40). Therefore, the responsible person can continuously browse all the store information on the head office Web server (40) side and the responsible person information on the store Web server 50 side on the same screen (28).
[0083]
In addition, the information disclosure means after personal approval of the store Web server 50 is used when the store ID and the store password are input from the client device 25 after the personal ID and the personal password acquired from the client device 25 are approved. With the approval of the headquarters Web server (40), all store information stored in the all store information file 45 can be disclosed to the client device 25, so that the client device 25 can communicate with the store Web server 50. It is not necessary to access the headquarters Web server (40) again after disconnecting the connection. Therefore, the responsible person can continuously view the responsible person information on the store Web server 50 side and all the store information on the head office Web server (40) side, for example, on the same screen (28).
[0084]
Further, the all-store information processing means on the head office Web server (40) side is responsible information and employee information acquired from each store Web server 50 via the all-store data communication network 3 and the in-store data communication network 2. Can be processed into all store information by using all or a part of. In other words, instead of processing the raw store information obtained from the store server 30 into all store information, the raw store information is converted into the semi-processed information for the manager and the employee information which is semi-processed on the store Web server 50 side. All (or part) may be used to process all store information. For example, the sales information by time zone for all stores can be obtained by simply adding the time-series sales information totaled by each store Web server 50 as it is. Therefore, the processing load on the all store information processing means, that is, the head office Web server (40) can be significantly reduced, and the speed and accuracy of information disclosure can be promoted.
[0085]
【The invention's effect】
According to the invention of claim 1, a head office Web server having a management function of each store ID and the like is connected to the store server via the whole store data communication network, and a management function of each personal ID and the like is connected to the in-store data communication network. The headquarters Web server can connect the store Web server and the client machine, and store and process the store information acquired from each store server into all store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client machine, If it is determined that the store ID or the like is approved for access from the client machine, all store information can be disclosed to the client machine, and the store information acquired by the store Web server from the store server is transmitted to the client machine. Data can be processed and stored in individual store information that can be browsed through a web browser. When it is determined that the personal ID or the like is approved for access from the client machine, the individual shop information can be disclosed to the client machine so that the client machine can browse all the store information via the browser. Is a merchandise sales data processing system formed so that a store ID or the like can be input when accessing the headquarters Web server and a personal ID or the like can be input when accessing the store Web server for browsing individual store information. Maintenance and approval processing of ID / store password and personal ID / personal password, and data processing / processing of all store information and individual store information can be distributed between the headquarters Web server and the store Web server. Therefore, since the head office Web server only needs to perform security processing including maintenance and approval processing of a small number of store IDs and store passwords, the burden can be greatly reduced, and all store information and / or information can be saved when each client machine is required. Since the individual store information can be browsed and the individual store information can be browsed in real time, the usefulness can be further enhanced. In addition, smooth transmission and reception of original store information between the store machine and the head office machine can be ensured, and the risk of congestion of the entire store data communication network and high equipment costs can be eliminated.
[0086]
According to the second aspect of the invention, since the individual store information is formed from the information for the manager and the information for the employee, the same effect as that of the invention of the first aspect can be obtained. It is possible to ensure the security protection in each store and expand the adaptability.
[0087]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the head office Web server is connected to the store server via the entire store data communication network, and the store Web server and the client machine are connected to the in-store data communication network. Store information processing means, all store information files, store approval files, etc. are provided. Store information processing means, manager information files, etc., personal approval files, etc. are provided on the store Web server. An input means such as an ID and an input means such as a personal ID are provided, and all store information on the head office Web server side and individual store information on the store Web server side can be browsed only by inputting an ID or the like at a client machine in each store. Since this is a commodity sales data processing system, store ID / store password and personal ID / personal password Data processing processing of the Maintenance Manual and approval process and all stores information and the individual store information can be distributed processing at the headquarters Web server and the store Web server. Therefore, since the head office Web server only needs to perform security processing including maintenance and approval processing of a small number of store IDs and store passwords, the burden can be greatly reduced. In addition, since each client machine can browse all store information and / or individual store information when necessary and can browse the individual store information in real time, the utility can be further enhanced, and the store can be input using a store ID or other input means. Since it is only necessary to input the personal ID and the like using the ID and the like and the personal ID and the like input means, the handling is simple. In addition, smooth transmission and reception of original store information between the store machine and the head office machine can be ensured, and the risk of congestion of the entire store data communication network and high equipment costs can be eliminated.
[0088]
Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 4, when a personal ID or the like is input from the client machine after the store ID or the like acquired from the client machine is approved by the post-store approval information disclosure means on the head office Web server side, Since the information for the responsible person can be disclosed to the client machine with the approval of the store Web server side, the same effect as in the case of the invention of claim 3 can be obtained. For example, all the store information on the head office Web server side and the information for the manager on the store Web server side can be continuously viewed on the same screen, for example.
[0089]
Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 5, when the store ID or the like is input from the client machine after the personal ID or the like acquired from the client machine is approved by the information disclosure means after personal approval on each store Web server side. Since all store information can be disclosed to the client machine with the approval of the headquarters Web server side, the same effect as in the case of the invention of claim 4 can be obtained. For example, the information for the manager on the Web server side and all the store information on the head office Web server side can be continuously viewed on the same screen.
[0090]
Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 6, since all store information processing means is formed so as to be able to process all store information using the information for the manager and the information for the employee obtained from the store Web server. In addition to the effects similar to those of the inventions of claims 3 to 5, the processing load on all store information processing means, that is, the head office Web server, can be further reduced, and the information load can be reduced. Facilitate faster and more accurate disclosure.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the POS server.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the store server.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation of the client machine.
FIG. 5 is also a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation of the client machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an input screen for an ID or the like on the client machine side.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an example of a screen for selecting responsible person information by a browser on the client machine side.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation of the store Web server.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation of the store Web server.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart (3) illustrating the operation of the store Web server.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation of the head office Web server.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation of the head office Web server.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart (3) for explaining the operation of the head office Web server.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 store data communication network
3 Data communication network for all stores
10 POS terminal
20 POS server
30 store server
31 store files
40 Head Office (Head Office Web Server)
41 Store approval file
45 All store information files
50 store Web server
51 Personal approval file
55 Information file for manager
56 Employee Information File

Claims (6)

A product having a plurality of POS terminals arranged in a store and a store server for managing each sales information directly or indirectly obtained from each POS terminal via the in-store data communication network while storing the sales information in a store file. In the sales data processing system,
A head office Web server having a management function of each store ID and each store password is connected to the store server via an all store data communication network, and a management function of each personal ID and each personal password is provided to the in-store data communication network. Connecting the store Web server and the client machine having
The headquarters Web server can process and store the store information including the store sales information acquired from each of the store servers into all store information that can be browsed through the browser of the client device, and can access the store information from the client device. It is formed such that it is possible to determine whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password, and if it is determined that the store ID and store password are approved, all store information can be disclosed to the client machine.
The store Web server can process and store the store information including the store sales information obtained from the store server into individual store information that can be browsed through a browser of the client device, and can store the information from the client device. On the other hand, it is possible to determine whether or not to approve the personal ID and the personal password, and to determine whether to approve the personal ID and the personal password.
The client machine can input a store ID and a store password when accessing the headquarters Web server for browsing all store information via a browser, and access the store Web server for browsing individual store information via a browser. A merchandise sales data processing system formed so that a personal ID and a personal password can be input. The merchandise sales data processing system according to claim 1, wherein the individual store information is formed from information for a manager and information for an employee. A product having a plurality of POS terminals arranged in a store and a store server for managing each sales information directly or indirectly obtained from each POS terminal via the in-store data communication network while storing the sales information in a store file. In the sales data processing system,
A head office Web server is connected to the store server via an all-store data communication network, and a store Web server and a client machine are connected to the in-store data communication network;
An all store information processing means for processing the store information including the store sales information obtained from each of the store servers into all store information which can be browsed through a browser of the client machine; All store information files that can store store information, a store approval file that can store the store ID and store password of each store, and a store approval file obtained by referring to the store approval file for access from a client machine Store approval discriminating means for discriminating whether or not to approve the store ID and the store password, and post-store approval information for disclosing, to the client machine, all the store information stored in the all-store information file when it is determined to be approved Providing means for disclosure,
In the store Web server, the store information including the store sales information obtained from the store server is processed into the manager information processing means for processing the employee into the manager information which can be browsed through the browser of the client machine, and the employee information. Information processing means for employees who perform data processing and processing, information files for employees who can store processed information for managers, information files for employees which can store processed employee information, managers and each employee It is determined whether or not to approve the personal ID and personal password acquired from the client machine by referring to the personal approval file which can store the personal ID and the personal password of the client machine and the personal approval file for access from the client machine. Individual approval determination means and the responsible person stored in the responsible person information file when the approval is determined The employee information stored in the information or employee information file provided a personal after approval information disclosing means disclosed to the client machine,
A store ID and other input means for inputting a store ID and a store password when accessing the headquarters Web server for browsing all store information via a browser on a client machine, and information for a manager and an employee via a browser A merchandise sales data processing system provided with personal ID and other input means for inputting a personal ID and a personal password when accessing a store Web server for browsing business information. The post-approval information disclosure means on the headquarters Web server side, when the store ID and the store password obtained from the client machine are approved, and when the personal ID and the personal password are input from the client machine thereafter 4. The merchandise sales data processing system according to claim 3, wherein said manager information is stored in said manager information file, and said manager information is disclosed to said client machine with the approval of said store Web server. When the personal ID and personal password acquired from the client machine are approved by the post-personal approval information disclosure means on each of the store Web servers, and the store ID and store password are subsequently input from the client machine 4. The merchandise sales data processing system according to claim 3, wherein all store information stored in the all store information file can be disclosed to the client machine with the approval of the head office Web server. The all-store information processing means uses all or a part of the information for managers and the information for employees obtained from the respective store Web servers via the all-store data communication network and the in-store data communication network. The merchandise sales data processing system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the all store information is formed so as to be processable.

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