JP3806324B2 - Electronic receipt system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic receipt system for providing a customer with a receipt in which the details of purchased products are recorded in the form of digitized data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, in a merchandise sales registration data processing device such as a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal, the sales data of customer-purchased products is registered by the merchandise registration means, and then the registration of the customer-purchased products sold as one transaction is completed by the registration closing means Is issued, a receipt that prints the name, price, total price, transaction date and time, person in charge of operating the POS terminal, transaction number, etc. along with the logo data such as the store name, etc. Has an issue function. Receipts printed and issued by this receipt issuing function are usually delivered to the shopper. The shopper checks the received receipt to confirm that the registration details of the product are correct, and uses it as a reference when attaching a household account book. However, some shoppers, even when receiving receipts, immediately throw away without confirming their contents. In particular, the tendency is remarkable at convenience stores and the like, and a large amount of receipts thrown away by shoppers are disposed of as trash. Therefore, in such stores, a product sales registration data processing device that can select whether or not to issue a receipt is used, and a receipt that becomes garbage is issued only to a customer who requests the receipt. Was issued.
[0003]
In general, this type of merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus also has a journal printing function for printing data excluding logo data out of data printed on a receipt on a roll-shaped journal paper in the order of transaction. Under tax law, stores are required to keep a history of merchandise sales for seven years. Therefore, the journal paper printed by the journal printing function is stored in a store so as to leave a history of transactions processed by the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus. However, the store needed space to store journal paper. Further, when the journal paper becomes out of paper or becomes jammed during the processing of one product sales transaction, it is necessary to interrupt the transaction and replace the paper, which may cause trouble for customers. Therefore, recently, an electronic journal function has been developed in which data to be printed on journal paper is digitized and sequentially recorded and stored in an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) device.
[0004]
By the way, as mentioned above, receipts printed and issued from the merchandise sales registration data processing device are necessary for some shoppers who have a habit of keeping household accounts, but are unnecessary for shoppers who do not. , Mostly abandoned. Also, shoppers who have a habit of keeping a household account book are often thrown away because they are unnecessary after the household account book is attached. As described above, most of the receipts printed and issued on the receipt paper by the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus are disposed of as garbage later, and it has been desired to reduce the garbage.
[0005]
Therefore, the present applicant connects the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus to the Internet and provides an input means for inputting an e-mail address to the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus. For the shopper whose e-mail address is input by this input means, the data to be printed on the receipt is edited into e-mail data, and the e-mail addressed to the e-mail address is sent to a mail server on the Internet. It has been proposed that the detailed data of the merchandise sales transaction is provided as an e-mail using the Internet instead of a receipt to the shopper who has an e-mail address. (See Kaihei 10-177684)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-177684, since the shopper must inform the store of the e-mail address, an unnecessary e-mail such as an advertisement e-mail or mischief e-mail is later sent by the shopper. I felt uneasy about whether or not I could use it and could not use it. In addition, there is a problem that even if it is considered that a receipt is not necessary at the time of a merchandise sales transaction, it cannot be handled when it is necessary later.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention is intended to provide an electronic receipt system that allows a shopper to receive a desired merchandise sales transaction receipt as computerized data with confidence.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is an electronic receipt system in which a merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus and a journal management apparatus are connected by a communication line and can provide a receipt as electronic data to a shopper.
[0009]
In this system, the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus includes a merchandise registration means for registering sales data of customer-purchased goods, a registration closing means for declaring the end of registration of a customer-purchased product sold as one transaction, and the registration closing means. Journal data generating means for generating journal data indicating the details of one transaction in which the end of product registration is declared, and journal data generated for each transaction by the journal data generating means is transmitted to the journal management apparatus via a communication line. Journal data transmitting means, and journal specifying data output means for outputting data serving as a key for specifying journal data generated for each transaction by the journal data generating means to the storage medium owned by the trading partner.
[0010]
On the other hand, the journal management device includes journal data storage means for storing and storing journal data received from the product sales registration data processing device via a communication line; Format storage means for storing receipt format data; A journal specified by the input data when a key for specifying journal data is input from the outside via a connection means with the network between computers and the network between computers connected by the connection means Journal data extraction means for extracting data from the data stored by the journal data storage means, and journal data extracted by this journal data extraction means Edit according to the format data of the receipt Receipt image data Create Receipt image editing means and receipt image editing means Create A receipt image transmitting means for transmitting the received receipt image data via a computer-to-computer network.
[0011]
Further, the merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus prints the details of one transaction declared to end the product registration on the receipt paper by the registration closing means and issues it as a receipt, and issues the receipt by the receipt issuing means. A receipt issuance presence / absence judging means for judging whether or not the receipt issuance presence / absence judging means does not issue a receipt, and the journal specific data output means is operated to generate a transaction unit by the journal data generating means. Including data that is output to the possession storage medium of the trading partner as data for specifying the journal data to be stored.
[0012]
Further, the journal management device is connected to a product sales registration data processing device placed in each of a plurality of stores via a communication line, and the journal data storage means is connected to the product sales registration data processing device of each store via the communication line. The product sales registration data in which the journal data received from the store is stored, the receipt image editing means stores the format data of the receipt set for each store, and the journal data is generated from the journal data extracted by the journal data extraction means A store where the processing device is located is determined, and the receipt image data is edited according to the format data of the store.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
This embodiment uses a POS terminal of a POS system constructed at each store as a product sales registration data processing device, and is constructed as a journal management device at a journal management center established as a third party for each store. This is a case where a computer system is used. In addition, the internal memory of the mobile phone carried by the shopper at the time of shopping is used as a storage medium owned by the shopper, and data communication between the POS terminal and the mobile phone is performed using Bluetooth, which is a short-range wireless communication standard. This is the case where it is performed directly by radio.
[0014]
By the way, when using Bluetooth, there is no communication fee because it does not communicate through telephone facilities such as telephone exchanges and telephone lines, and no telephone number is used to identify the communication partner. You can keep your privacy.
[0015]
FIG. 1 schematically shows the overall configuration of an electronic receipt system according to the present embodiment. This electronic receipt system includes a store computer 2 that plays a central role in POS systems 1A and 1B built in each store, and journal management. The center computer system 3 is connected via a dedicated network 4. In addition, a plurality of POS terminals 5 respectively installed at the accounting location (cash register) of the store are connected to the store computer 2 of each store via a LAN (Local Area Network) 6.
[0016]
Each POS terminal 5 has a product registration means for registering sales data of customer-purchased products, a registration closing means for declaring the end of registration of a customer-purchased product sold as one transaction, and the end of product registration is declared by this registration closing means. Journal data generating means for generating journal data indicating the details of one transaction, journal data generated for each transaction by the journal data generating means is transmitted to the store computer 2 via the LAN 6, and the dedicated network 4 The journal data transmitting means to be transmitted to the computer system 3 of the journal management center, and the Bluetooth owned by the customer of the trading partner who owns the key data for identifying the journal data generated for each transaction by the journal data generating means Use Bluetooth on compatible mobile phones 7 And a journal specific data output means for outputting by radio communication.
[0017]
The computer system 3 of the journal management center includes a journal database 8 as journal data storage means for storing and storing journal data received from the POS terminal 5 of each store via the dedicated network 4. When data serving as a key for specifying journal data is input from the outside through the Internet communication network 9 and connection means to the Internet communication network 9 which is a public computer network, the input data Journal data extraction means for extracting the journal data specified by the data from the data stored in the journal database 8, and the electronic receipt which is the data of the receipt image is edited based on the journal data extracted by the journal data extraction means Receipt image editing means, and receipt image transmitting means for transmitting electronic receipt data edited by the receipt image editing means via the Internet communication network 9.
[0018]
With this configuration, when a customer who owns a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone 7 makes a purchase at any store, the customer purchases the mobile phone 7 owned by the customer from the POS terminal 5 in which the sales data of the product purchased by the customer is registered. The key data for specifying the journal data indicating the details of the merchandise sales transaction with the customer is wirelessly transmitted and stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 7, and the journal data is stored in the LAN 6, the store computer 2 The data is transmitted to the computer system 3 of the journal management center via the dedicated network 4 and stored in the journal database 8.
[0019]
Further, the data stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 7 is stored in the Internet compatible device 11 such as the Internet compatible device connected to the Internet communication network 9 through the provider 10 which is the Internet connection provider, that is, the customer. The key data for specifying the journal data is transmitted by wireless communication using, for example, Bluetooth, and the journal data is specified from the Internet compatible device 11 to the computer system 3 of the journal management center via the Internet communication network 9. When data serving as a key for this is input, journal data specified by this data is extracted from the journal database 8. The receipt image data is edited based on the journal data, and the receipt image data is transmitted to the Internet compatible device 11 via the Internet communication network 9. Thereby, the customer can confirm the contents of the transaction from, for example, a receipt image displayed on the display of the Internet-compatible device 11.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal 5 in the present embodiment, and the basic configuration is also common to the POS terminal 5 of each store.
[0021]
That is, the POS terminal 5 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21 as a control unit body. Then, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 23 in which fixed data such as a program is stored in advance and variable data are rewritably stored in the CPU 21 via a bus line 22 such as an address bus and a data bus. In addition to a storage unit of a RAM (Random Access Memory) 24 in which various memory areas are formed, a clock unit 25 that measures the current date and time, a communication controller 26 that controls data communication performed via the LAN 6, and Bluetooth are supported. A wireless interface 27 for performing wireless communication in accordance with a wireless communication standard, an I / O port 28 for inputting / outputting signals, a keyboard controller 29 for controlling a keyboard and capturing key signals corresponding to operation keys, and a display unit for controlling display data Two types of display controllers 30 and 31 for displaying characters to be displayed are provided on the display unit. That touch panel controller 32 that controls the touch panel sensor captures a signal corresponding to the touch position, is connected to a printer controller 33 and a scanner interface 34 for controlling the printing operation of the printer.
[0022]
A drawer 35 for storing cash or the like is connected to the I / O port 28, and a drive signal for automatically opening the drawer 35 in response to a command from the CPU 21 is output.
[0023]
The keyboard controller 29 declares a numeric key for inputting numeric data, a multiplication key for instructing that the numeric data is a multiplier, a subtotal key for instructing subtotal output of a transaction, and a closing by cash transaction. A keyboard 36 dedicated to the POS terminal, which is provided with a deposit / cash key as a closing key, is connected.
[0024]
One display controller 30 is connected to an operator display 37 for displaying an item name, price, total amount, change amount, etc. of a registered product to an operator (such as a cashier). The other display controller 31 and touch panel controller 32 are connected to a customer display 38 with a touch panel sensor for displaying similar data to the shopper.
[0025]
The printer controller 33 is connected to a receipt printer 39 that prints detailed data of one transaction on a roll-like receipt sheet, cuts it, and issues it as a receipt.
[0026]
A scanner 40 that optically reads a barcode is connected to the scanner interface 34. By the way, the description will be continued on the assumption that the products sold at each store are affixed or printed with barcodes of product codes unique to the products.
[0027]
In the POS terminal 5 having such a hardware configuration, memory areas 41 to 47 shown in FIG. The memory area 41 is a company code setting area assigned to each company that operates the store. The memory area 42 is a store code setting area assigned to each store operated by the same company. The memory area 43 is a setting area for terminal numbers (TM numbers) assigned to each POS terminal 5 in the same store. The memory area 44 is a setting area for a person-in-charge code assigned to the person in charge of operating the POS terminal 5. The memory area 45 is a counter area for counting a transaction number for specifying a merchandise sales transaction processed at the POS terminal 5. The memory area 46 is a flag area for storing a registration flag F1 that is set during product registration of one product sales transaction, and an electronic receipt flag F2 that is set when the product sales transaction is a transaction that uses the electronic receipt function. . The memory area 47 includes detailed data (product code, product name, unit price, number of sales, sales amount, etc.) of all products registered for sale as a single product sales transaction and settlement detailed data (subtotal amount, tax amount, total amount, custody) A transaction buffer for temporarily storing a monetary amount, change amount, etc.).
[0028]
In the memory areas 41, 42, and 43 of each POS terminal 5, a company code, a store code, and a terminal number are set in advance according to the store where the POS terminal 5 is installed. In the memory area 44, the person-in-charge code input every sign-on operation is overwritten and stored. The transaction number in the memory area 45 and the flags F1 and F2 in the memory area 46 are reset to “0” by the start-up process when the POS terminal 5 is turned on.
[0029]
Thus, after the sign-on operation is performed, the CPU 21 of each POS terminal 5 performs data processing for one commodity sales transaction according to the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[0030]
That is, the CPU 21 waits for the sales data of the customer-purchased product to be registered as ST (step) 1. Then, for example, when a multiplier is input with a numeric key and a multiplication key of the keyboard 36, and then a barcode of a product code is scanned and input by the scanner 40, the product with this product code set is sold corresponding to the multiplier. Since it is registered with the number of points, the registration flag F1 in the flag area 46 is checked as ST2.
[0031]
Here, when the registration flag F1 is reset to “0”, the first customer-purchased product has been registered in the product sales transaction with one customer, so the processing of ST3 to ST6 is executed. In ST3, the transaction buffer 47 is cleared. In ST4, the transaction number in the counter area 45 is counted up by “1”. In ST5, as shown in FIG. 4, the electronic receipt button 50 is displayed on the customer display 38 together with guidance. In ST6, the registration flag F1 is set to “1”.
[0032]
If the registration flag F1 has already been set to “1” in ST2, since the second and subsequent customer-purchased products have been registered in the product sales transaction with one customer, the processing from ST3 to ST6 is executed. do not do.
[0033]
Next, CPU21 performs merchandise sales data registration processing as ST7. In this process, the unit price preset corresponding to the product code of the customer-purchased product is read from the store computer 2, for example, and the sales price is calculated by multiplying the unit price by the number of sales points. The sales points and sales amounts are added and registered in the cumulative sales area (not shown) of the RAM 24 as the sales points and sales amounts of the products for which the product code is set (product registration means).
[0034]
Further, the CPU 21 stores the registered product description data including the product code, product name, unit price, number of sales, sales price, etc. of the product for which the product sales data has been registered in ST8 in the transaction buffer 47 in the order of registration.
[0035]
Next, the CPU 21 checks the electronic receipt flag F2 in the flag area 46 as ST9. Here, when the electronic receipt flag F2 is reset to “0”, it is not specified that the transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target. Therefore, the electronic receipt displayed on the customer display 38 as ST10. Whether or not the button 50 is touched (ON) is determined based on the output from the touch panel controller 32. If the electronic receipt button 50 is not touched, the process proceeds to ST14.
[0036]
If the electronic receipt button 50 is touch-operated in ST10, it is designated that the transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target, so the processing of ST11 to ST13 is executed. In ST11, the electronic receipt button 50 displayed on the customer display 38 is deleted together with the guidance. In ST12, a comment “electronic receipt transaction” indicating that the transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target is displayed on the customer display 38 and the operator display 37. In ST13, the electronic receipt flag F2 is set to “1”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST14.
[0037]
If the electronic receipt flag F2 has already been set to “1” in ST9, it is designated that the transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target, and the process immediately proceeds to ST14.
[0038]
In ST14, it is determined whether or not the registration end of the customer-purchased product sold as a one-product sales transaction has been declared. If the registration end is not declared, the process returns to ST1 and waits for the next product registration.
[0039]
If, for example, the input of the deposit / cash total key is detected in ST14, the end of registration of the customer-purchased product sold as one product sales transaction is declared (registration closing means), and the product registration closing process is executed in ST15. . This process is a process of adding and registering the total amount of customer-purchased products sold as one-product sales transaction in the cumulative sales area of the RAM 24 as cash transaction sales. Further, it includes a process of calculating the change amount by subtracting the total amount from the deposit amount and displaying it on the operator display 37 and the customer display 38.
[0040]
Next, the CPU 21 stores in the transaction buffer 47 settlement details data including subtotal amount, tax amount, total amount, deposit amount, change amount, etc. of the merchandise sales transaction that has been settled as a cash transaction in ST16. Thereafter, the CPU 21 checks the electronic receipt flag F2 in the flag area 46 in ST17.
[0041]
Here, if the electronic receipt flag F2 is reset to “0”, the merchandise sales transaction is not an electronic receipt issuance target transaction, so the same receipt printing and issuance processing as conventional is performed as ST18. That is, the receipt print data is edited based on the registered merchandise detail data and settlement detail data stored in the transaction buffer 47, the terminal number, the responsible person code, the transaction number, etc. stored in the memory areas 43 to 45. The receipt print data is output to the printer 39 via the printer controller 33 to control the receipt issue. If the transaction is not an electronic receipt issuance target, the electronic receipt button 50 is still displayed on the customer display 38, so the electronic receipt button 50 is deleted together with the guidance as ST19.
[0042]
Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST23, where a drive signal is output from the I / O port 28 to automatically open the drawer 35. In addition, as ST24, electronic journal data of one transaction from the company code, the store code, the terminal number, the responsible person code and the transaction number in the memory areas 41 to 45, and the registered merchandise item data and settlement item data stored in the transaction buffer 47. Is generated (journal data generation means), and this electronic journal data is transmitted to the store computer 2 via the communication controller 26 (journal data transmission means). Thereafter, in ST25, the registering flag F1 in the flag area 46 is reset to “0”, and the data processing of the one-item sales transaction is ended.
[0043]
On the other hand, if the electronic receipt flag F2 is set to “1” in ST17, the merchandise sales transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target transaction, and thus the Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone 7 is connected to the wireless interface 27 as ST20. Wait for it. Then, the mobile phone 7 owned by the shopper of the product sales transaction is selected from the mobile phones located within the wireless reach (about 10 meters in the case of Bluetooth), and the wireless connection with the POS terminal 5 is established. Then, in ST21, the company code, the store code, the terminal number, and the data stored in the memory areas 41 to 43 and 45 as the data (electronic receipt search key data) for specifying the electronic journal data of the merchandise sales transaction are described. Each data of the transaction number and data of the transaction date measured by the clock unit 25 are wirelessly transmitted to the mobile phone 7 wirelessly connected (journal specific data output means). In ST22, the electronic receipt flag F2 in the flag area 46 is reset to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST23, where each of the above-described processes of ST23 to ST25 is executed, and the data process for one commodity sales transaction is completed.
[0044]
As described above, each time the POS terminal 5 executes data processing for one product sales transaction, the POS terminal 5 determines from the company code, the store code, the terminal number, the responsible person code, the transaction number, the registered product detail data, and the settlement detail data. Electronic journal data indicating transaction details is generated, and the electronic journal data generated for each transaction unit is transmitted to the store computer 2 connected via the LAN 6. Thus, the electronic journal data transmitted to the store computer 2 is stored and stored in the storage device of the store computer 2 and is transmitted to the computer system 3 of the journal management center through the dedicated network 4 and stored and stored in the journal database 8. It has become a thing.
[0045]
Each POS terminal 5 causes the electronic receipt button 50 to be displayed on the display 38 for a customer, which is a display with a touch panel sensor, every time data processing for one commodity sales transaction is started. If the customer himself / herself touches the electronic receipt button 50 before declaring the end of product registration for this one-product sales transaction, the product sales transaction is recognized as a transaction for which an electronic receipt is issued. If it is recognized that the transaction is an electronic receipt issuance target, electronic journal data is generated in response to the declaration of the end of the product registration for one product sales transaction, and the journal management center via the store computer 2 A mobile phone that carries the electronic receipt search key data (company code, store code, terminal number, transaction number, transaction date) that is transmitted to the computer system 3 and that serves as a key for identifying the electronic journal data. 7 is transmitted using wireless communication. At this time, no receipt is issued. Incidentally, the electronic receipt search key data transmitted to the mobile phone 7 is stored and saved in the internal memory of the mobile phone 7.
[0046]
If the electronic receipt button 50 is not touched before the end of product registration for one product sales transaction is declared, it is recognized that the product sales transaction is not an electronic receipt issuance target transaction. In this case, a receipt is issued in response to the declaration of the end of product registration for one product sales transaction, and electronic journal data is generated and transmitted to the computer system 3 of the journal management center. Yes.
[0047]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the computer system 3 of the journal management center includes each computer of a journal management server 61, a Web server 62, a firewall server 63, and a database server 64, and the computers are connected by a LAN 65. . Further, a dedicated network 4 to which the store computer 2 of each store is connected is connected to the LAN 65 via a router 66.
[0048]
The journal management server 61 is a computer that plays a central role in journal management work executed by the computer system 3. The Web server 62 is a computer specialized for transmitting Web page information requested from a Web browser installed in the Internet-compatible device 11 or the like via the Internet communication network 9. The firewall server 63 is a computer specialized for monitoring data transmitted and received between the Internet communication network 9 and the LAN 65. The database server 64 is a computer specialized in storing and managing various databases on a hard disk and searching and outputting desired data in response to an external request.
[0049]
Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the computer system 3 has a company code, a store code, a terminal number, a responsible person code, a transaction number, and registered merchandise detail data sent from each store via the dedicated network 4. The database server 64 manages the journal database 8 that stores and stores electronic journal data composed of the payment details data together with a flag f for identifying whether or not an electronic receipt based on the data has been issued. .
[0050]
Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, in correspondence with the company code assigned to each company that operates each store, the print format data of the receipt that is printed and issued from the POS terminal 5 of the store operated by the company. A receipt format database 67 that stores and stores the store name and telephone number printed on the receipt issued from the POS terminal 5 of the store corresponding to the store code assigned to each store, as shown in FIG. The database server 64 manages the receipt logo database 68 for setting and storing logo data such as numbers.
[0051]
When the electronic receipt search key data is input from the external Internet-compatible device 11 via the Internet communication network 9, the journal management server 61 executes the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. First, as ST1, a company code, a store code, a terminal number, a transaction number, and a transaction date that function as an electronic receipt search key are acquired from the input data. Next, in ST2, it is determined whether or not the data functioning as the electronic receipt search key is valid. For example, if the company code or store code is not a store code connected via the dedicated network 4, or if the transaction date exceeds the period required to store journal data (currently 7 years) It is determined that the key is invalid. If it is determined that the key is invalid, the process proceeds to step ST12, and data for notifying receipt creation is transmitted to the external device that is the electronic receipt retrieval key data source via the Internet communication network 9, This process is terminated.
[0052]
If it is determined in ST2 that the data functioning as the electronic receipt search key is valid, the electronic receipt search key data is passed to the database server 64 and the journal database 8 is searched in ST3. Then, if the electronic journal data in which the items and data of the electronic receipt search key data all match is retrieved from the journal database 8 as ST4 and received from the database server 64 (journal data extraction means), the electronic journal data of ST5 is retrieved as ST5. The store code is passed to the database server 64, and the receipt logo data set corresponding to the store code is acquired from the receipt logo database 68. In ST6, the company code of the electronic journal data is transferred to the database server 64, and the receipt format data set corresponding to the company code is acquired from the receipt format database 67.
[0053]
Thereafter, in step ST7, the electronic journal data and the receipt logo data acquired from the database server 64 are edited according to the receipt format data also acquired from the database server 64 to generate receipt print data (receipt image editing means).
[0054]
Next, the flag f added to the electronic journal data received from the database server 64 is determined as ST8. If the flag f has been reset to “0”, the electronic receipt based on this electronic journal data has not been issued, so the flag f added to this electronic journal data is set to “1” in ST9. Instructs the database server 64 to update. On the other hand, if the flag f is set to “1” in ST8, the electronic receipt based on this electronic journal data has already been issued, so that in ST10, a comment indicating that the electronic receipt is reissued “Reissue” is added to the receipt print data created in ST7.
[0055]
Thereafter, if the receipt print data is transmitted to the Internet-compatible device 11 that is the electronic receipt search key data transmission source via the Internet communication network 9 (STEP 11), the current processing is terminated.
[0056]
If the desired electronic journal data cannot be acquired from the database server 64 even after a predetermined time has elapsed in ST4, the process proceeds to ST12, and data notifying that a receipt cannot be created is transmitted via the Internet communication network 9. Then, the electronic receipt search key data is transmitted to the Internet-compatible device 11 from which the electronic receipt search key data is transmitted, and the current process is terminated.
[0057]
As described above, when the electronic receipt search key is input from the external Internet-compatible device 11 via the Internet communication network 9, the computer system 3 of the journal management center is generated for each transaction at the POS terminal 5 of each store. The electronic journal data specified by the input electronic receipt search key is extracted from the journal database 8 storing and storing the electronic journal data. Further, the receipt format data and the receipt logo data specified by the electronic journal data are extracted from the receipt format database 67 and the receipt logo database 68, respectively. The receipt image data is edited based on the extracted electronic journal data, receipt logo data, and receipt format data, and transmitted to the Internet compatible device 11 that is the electronic receipt search key data source.
[0058]
Therefore, a customer who wants to receive a receipt as electronic data instead of paper purchases at a store with a mobile phone 7 compatible with Bluetooth, and when the purchased product is registered in the POS terminal 5 by a store clerk, The electronic receipt button 50 displayed on the customer display 38 is touch-operated. Then, the electronic journal data indicating the details of the merchandise sales transaction with the customer is accumulated and stored in the journal database 8 of the computer system 3 in the journal management center. In addition, data (company code, store code, terminal number, transaction number, and transaction date), which is a key for specifying the electronic journal data, is wirelessly transmitted from the POS terminal 5 to the mobile phone 7, and the inside of the mobile phone 7. Stored in memory.
[0059]
Therefore, for example, after returning home, the customer operates the Internet-compatible device 11 such as a personal computer connected to the Internet communication network 9 to access the homepage of the journal management center. Then, an electronic receipt acquisition menu is selected from the menu on this home page. Then, a Web page for inputting electronic receipt search key data is sent from the Web server 62 in the computer system 3 of the journal management center, so that the electronic receipt search key data stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 7 can be selected. The electronic receipt search key data corresponding to the electronic receipt desired to be acquired is selected, transferred to the Internet-compatible device 11 by wireless communication, for example, and input to the input Web page. Then, this input Web page is transmitted to the computer system 3 of the journal management center via the Internet communication network 9. Then, in the computer system 3, the electronic journal data specified by the electronic receipt search key data input to the input Web page is extracted from the journal database 8, and the receipt image data is edited based on the electronic journal data. The receipt image data is transferred to the Internet compatible device 11 via the Internet communication network 9.
[0060]
As a result, the receipt image data is displayed on the display of the Internet-compatible device 11. Alternatively, receipt image data is printed on recording paper by a printer connected to the Internet-compatible device 11.
[0061]
FIGS. 9A and 9B are examples of receipt image data displayed or printed by the Internet-compatible device 11. FIG. 9A shows the initial issue time, and FIG. The issue time is shown. Incidentally, the data 71 is receipt logo data. Reference numeral 72 denotes a transaction date and time, and a responsible person code. Data 73 is registered product description data including product names, unit prices, sales points, and sales amounts. Data 74 is settlement details data of subtotal amount, tax amount, total amount, deposit amount, and change amount. Data 75 is pre-formatted message data. Data 76 is a transaction number and a terminal number. In the present embodiment, a comment “reissue” indicating reissuance is output so as to overlap the message data 75 with respect to the reissued receipt image as shown in FIG.
[0062]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the customer does not receive the receipt at the store at the time of shopping, but can later receive it at home or the like as electronic data using the Internet compatible device 11 such as a personal computer. You can check your desired transaction receipt whenever and as many times as you need. Therefore, there can be no inconvenience that the receipt is lost and the contents cannot be confirmed when creating the household account book. Moreover, since the customer does not need to inform the store of personal information such as an e-mail address, the customer can receive the service of the electronic receipt with a sense of security. Moreover, since the receipt image data may be deleted from the memory of the Internet-compatible device 11 after the household account book is created, unnecessary paper receipts are not thrown away as trash, and trash can be reduced.
[0063]
In the embodiment, the customer display 38 of the POS terminal 5 is a display with a touch panel, and the electronic receipt button 50 is displayed on the display, so that the customer himself / herself makes a transaction for issuing an electronic receipt. However, a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone that can accommodate only one Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone in the vicinity of the POS terminal 5 and is covered with a specific-frequency radio wave blocking member so as not to allow external Bluetooth-use frequency radio waves to enter. A placement unit and a guide unit may be provided, and when it is detected that a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone is accommodated in the mobile phone placement unit, the transaction may be determined as an electronic receipt issuance target transaction. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform special key operations, and operability and usability can be improved. Of course, by providing a key having the same function as the electronic receipt button 50 on the keyboard 36, the operator (casher) may select whether or not to make a transaction for issuing an electronic receipt.
[0064]
In the embodiment, the electronic receipt retrieval key data is transmitted from the POS terminal 5 to the Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone 7 by wireless communication and stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 7. An IC card reader may be provided, and the electronic receipt search key data may be provided to the customer by writing the electronic receipt search key data from the POS terminal 5 into the memory of the IC card owned by the customer. In this case, the POS terminal 5 is configured to automatically process the transaction as an electronic receipt issuance target when the IC card is attached to the card reader, so that the electronic receipt button 50 or a similar key is provided. It can be made unnecessary.
[0065]
In the embodiment, the electronic receipt search key data is the company code, the store code, the terminal number, the transaction number, and the transaction date. However, it is not limited to this as long as the electronic journal data can be specified. It goes without saying.
Of course, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 3 of the present application, the receipt of the merchandise sales transaction desired by the shopper is provided. image An electronic receipt system can be provided that can be safely received as data.
[0067]
In particular, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic receipt system that can further reduce the waste of receipts issued and printed on paper as much as possible.
[0068]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, even receipts of a plurality of different stores image It is possible to provide an electronic receipt system that has the effect of being able to receive it as data with peace of mind.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of an electronic receipt system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main hardware configuration of a POS terminal according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a view showing main memory areas formed in the RAM of the POS terminal in the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the customer display of the POS terminal in the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main part of processing executed by the CPU of the POS terminal according to the embodiment;
FIG. 6 is an exemplary block diagram showing the configuration of the computer system of the journal management center according to the embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a view showing a database managed by a database server of the computer system.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main part of processing executed by a journal management server of the computer system.
FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of an electronic receipt image output in the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
3 ... Computer system of journal management center
4 ... Dedicated network
5 ... POS terminal
7 ... Mobile phone
8 ... Journal database
9 ... Internet communication network
11 ... Internet-compatible devices
50 ... Electronic receipt button
67 ... Receipt format database
68 ... Receipt Logo Database

Claims (3)

The product sales registration data processing device and the journal management device are connected via a communication line,
The product sales registration data processing device includes product registration means for registering sales data of customer-purchased products, registration closing means for declaring the end of registration of customer-purchased products sold as one transaction, and product registration is completed by the registration closing means. Journal data generating means for generating journal data indicating the details of one transaction in which the transaction has been declared, and a journal for transmitting journal data generated by the journal data generating means in transaction units to the journal management device via the communication line Data transmission means, and journal specification data output means for outputting data serving as a key for specifying journal data generated in transaction units by the journal data generation means to the storage medium owned by the trading partner,
The journal management device includes journal data storage means for accumulating and storing journal data received from the merchandise sales registration data processing device via the communication line, format storage means for storing receipt format data, an inter-computer network, And when data serving as a key for specifying the journal data is input from the outside via a network between computers connected by the connection means, the journal data specified by the input data is and journal data extracting means for extracting from the data stored by the journal data storing means, data of a receipt image of journal data extracted by the journal data extracting means by editing in accordance with the format data of the receipt Electronic receipt system for the receipt image editing means, characterized in that the data of the receipt image created by the receipt image editing means and and a receipt image transmitting means for transmitting over the network between the computers to create the data.   The merchandise sales registration data processing apparatus prints the details of one transaction for which the end of product registration has been declared by the registration closing unit on a receipt sheet and issues it as a receipt, and whether to issue a receipt by the receipt issuing unit A receipt issuance presence / absence judging means for judging whether or not the receipt issuance presence / absence judging means judges that the receipt is not issued, and the journal data generating means is operated to generate a transaction unit by the journal data generating means. 2. The electronic receipt system according to claim 1, wherein data serving as a key for specifying journal data is output to a storage medium owned by the trading partner. The journal management device is connected to a product sales registration data processing device located in each of a plurality of stores via a communication line,
Journal data storage means accumulates and stores journal data received from the merchandise sales registration data processing device of each store via the communication line,
The format storage means stores the receipt format data set for each store,
Receipt image editing means determines the store merchandise sales registered data processing apparatus from the journal data extracted by di Yanarudeta extracting means to generate the journal data is placed edited, the journal data, in accordance with the format data of the store 2. The electronic receipt system according to claim 1, wherein receipt image data is created .

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