JP5014648B2 - Register system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a register system corresponding to a charge for a shopping bag used when purchasing a product.

Conventionally, supermarkets provide shopping bags free of charge to merchandise buyers, but there are many opinions that it is not preferable from the viewpoint of environmental protection and resource saving, so for example, customers bring shopping bags. There has been proposed an idea that motivates a customer to bring a shopping bag and suppresses the use of the shopping bag by giving a privilege when the shopping bag provided by the store is not used (for example, Patent Document 1). reference.).
JP 2004-157634 A

  However, even if you give a privilege to bring a shopping bag, it is weak as a motivation to refrain from using a shopping bag, and it is the fact that it is not getting enough effect, and you should pay for a shopping bag Consideration of bills to be obliged is underway. Of course, if a customer brings a shopping bag when the shopping bag is charged, payment of the shopping bag can be avoided, but it may be possible to stop by the store without having a shopping bag on the way home from another business. In such a case, it is expected that the customer will be dissatisfied with the store because the customer must pay for the shopping bag.

  The present invention aims to motivate customers to bring shopping bags while alleviating customer dissatisfaction by eliminating direct payment for the use of plastic bags when charging for plastic bags is introduced. Objective.

The invention of claim 1 is a reading means for reading identification information of a customer who settles a product purchase price, an inquiry means for referring to the customer's service point balance based on the identification information, and registration of the customer's purchased goods. When the shopping bag is registered together, the number of service points generated according to the product purchase price is added to the service point balance, while the shopping bag purchase price is calculated from the service point balance to which the number of service points is added. A register system is provided, comprising: point calculation means for subtracting the number of points corresponding to the above and paying out the shopping bag purchase price; and update means for updating the service point balance.

According to the invention of claim 2, when the shopping bag is registered together with the reading means for reading the customer's service point balance to settle the product purchase price and the customer's purchase product registration, it is generated according to the product purchase price. to while adding the number of service points to the service point balance, point calculating means for the service points to settle shopping bags purchase price by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the shopping bag purchase price from the adding service point balance And an updating means for updating the service point balance.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the register system according to the first or second aspect , wherein the subtracted service point number is printed on a receipt.

Invention of Claim 4 is the register system in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 , Comprising: When the point payment of the shopping bag purchase price cannot be performed by the balance shortage of the service point, the shopping bag purchase price Provided is a register system characterized by cash settlement of a full amount or a shortage.

Invention of Claim 5 is the register system in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 , Comprising:
Provided is a register system comprising customer input means for allowing a customer to select point settlement or cash settlement for settlement of a shopping bag purchase price.

The invention of claim 6 is the register system according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein the register bag purchase price settled with cash is printed on a receipt separately from the product purchase price. provide.

A seventh aspect of the present invention provides a register system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a customer input means for allowing a customer to register whether or not to purchase a shopping bag. To do.

The invention according to claim 8 provides the register system according to claim 7 , further comprising customer input means for allowing a customer to select the number of shopping bag purchases.

A ninth aspect of the present invention provides a register system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein an unregistered shopping bag purchase warning is displayed at the time of subtotaling the product purchase price. To do.

A tenth aspect of the present invention provides the register system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein a warning is displayed indicating that the shopping bag purchase is not registered when the deposit is registered. .

The invention according to claim 11 provides a receipt issued by the register system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the subtracted service point number is printed.

The invention according to claim 12 is a receipt issued by the register system according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein the shopping bag purchase price settled in cash is printed separately from the product purchase price. To provide a receipt.

According to invention of Claim 1 or 2, there exist the following outstanding effects. Since so as to settle the plastic shopping bag purchase price from the purchase point balance of customers to settle the purchase by subtracting the Lupo number Into be equivalent to the shopping bag purchase price, it is possible to eliminate the cash payment for the use of plastic shopping bags . In addition, the number of service points generated according to the product purchase price is added to the service point balance before settlement, while the number of points corresponding to the shopping bag purchase price is subtracted from the service point balance to which the service point number is added. Since the shopping bag purchase price is settled , even if the balance of service points before the settlement is small, it is not necessary to settle the shopping bag purchase price with cash if you purchase more than a certain amount. As a result, dissatisfaction with the purchase of the shopping bag by the merchandise purchaser can be eased.

According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect which invention of Claim 1 or 2 has, there exist the following outstanding effects. Since the number of service points devoted to the payment of the shopping bag purchase price is printed on the receipt, it is possible to motivate the customer to bring a shopping bag by recognizing that the shopping bag is not free.

According to invention of Claim 4, in addition to the effect which invention of Claim 1 thru | or 3 , there exists the following outstanding effects. If the service point is insufficient, the shopping bag purchase price is automatically settled in cash, so that the cash register processing is performed quickly.

According to invention of Claim 5, in addition to the effect which invention of Claims 1 thru | or 4 , there exists the following outstanding effects. Since the customer can select a payment method for the shopping bag purchase price, the burden on the cash register operator is reduced and the cash register processing is performed quickly.

According to invention of Claim 6, in addition to the effect which invention of Claim 4 or 5 has, there exist the following outstanding effects. Since the cash bag purchase price is printed on a receipt separately from the product purchase price, the customer can be informed and motivated to bring a shopping bag.

According to invention of Claim 7, in addition to the effect which invention of Claim 1 thru | or 6 , there exists the following outstanding effects. Since the customer is required to register whether or not the plastic bag is to be purchased, the burden on the cash register operator is reduced and the cash register processing is performed quickly.

According to the invention of claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 7 , the following excellent effect is produced. Since the customer selects the number of shopping bag purchases, the burden on the cashier operator is further reduced and the cashier processing is performed more quickly.

According to the invention of claim 9, in addition to the effects of the inventions of claims 1 to 8 , the following excellent effects are obtained. Since an unregistered shopping bag purchase is displayed as a warning when the product purchase price is subtotaled, the inconvenience of registering the deposit without confirming whether or not the shopping bag purchase is necessary is avoided.

According to the invention of claim 10, in addition to the effects of the inventions of claims 1 to 8 , the following excellent effects are obtained. Since the unregistered shopping bag purchase is displayed as a warning when the deposit is registered, the inconvenience of completing the checkout process without confirming whether or not the shopping bag purchase is necessary is avoided.

  According to invention of Claim 11, there exist the following outstanding effects. A receipt printed with the number of service points used to settle the shopping bag purchase price can motivate the customer to bring a shopping bag by recognizing that the use of the shopping bag is not free.

  According to the invention of claim 12, the following excellent effects are obtained. A receipt printed with the cash bag purchase price separately from the product purchase price can be used to inform the customer and motivate the customer to bring a shopping bag.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the register system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a scanner 1, a terminal 2, and a store controller 3 (not shown in FIG. 1). Calculation of payment, payment processing, calculation of service points generated / used with payment of purchase price, and update of service point balance accompanying generation / use of service points.

  The scanner 1 is installed at a counter 4 where a customer who settles a product purchase price brings a purchased product, and includes a barcode scanner 11, a scanner keyboard 12, a first operator display 13, and a first customer display 14. The barcode scanner 11 reads the barcodes of purchased products that are sequentially ordered by the cashier operator, and registers the purchased products. The scanner keyboard 12 can be used to manually register the barcode number of the purchased product, register the number of the same product to be purchased multiple times, or products such as fresh foods that are not barcoded with a preset key, or a plastic bag. Used to register The registration of the plastic bags is performed by the registration operator confirming the customer's intention to purchase the plastic bags and registering the number of sheets determined to be necessary from the volume of the purchased product or the number requested by the customer. The first operator display 13 displays the registered purchased products and the contents of the plastic bags one by one for confirmation by the cashier operator. Similar to the first operator display 13, the first customer display 14 is a display means for displaying the purchased products to be registered and the contents of the plastic bags one by one. Installed outward.

  The terminal 2 is installed adjacent to one end of the counter 4, and includes a card reader 21, a printer 22, a terminal keyboard 23, a second operator display 24, a second customer display 25, and a control unit 26 (not shown in FIG. 1). Prepare. The card reader 21 is provided with a slot for inserting a customer card deposited by the cashier operator, and functions as a reading means for reading customer identification information (customer identification number) recorded on the customer card. The printer 22 issues a receipt that prints the payment details of the product and shopping bag purchase price, as well as the generation / use details of the customer's service points and the balance content. As with the scanner keyboard 12, the terminal keyboard 23 can register purchased products and shopping bags, as well as a subtotal of purchase prices for products and shopping bags, and payment processing for registering deposits from customers and issuing change Can be operated.

  The second operator display 24 can display the purchased products and the contents of the shopping bags that are registered one by one. Also, the subtotal of the purchase price of the products and the shopping bags, the deposits that are registered at the time of payment processing, change, The service points generated / used with the settlement of the product and the shopping bag, and the service point balance updated with the generation / use of the service points are displayed. The second customer display 25 is a display means that can display the same contents as the second operator display 24, and is installed toward the outside of the counter 4 so that the customer who pays for the product purchase can check. The control unit 26 includes a RAM 261, a CPU 262, a ROM 263, and a calendar clock 264. The control unit 26 includes a subtotal of the purchase price of the customer's product and shopping bag, a change obtained by subtracting the purchase price from the deposit, and purchase of the product and shopping bag. The service points generated and used are calculated, and the service points are added to or subtracted from the customer service point balance. These results are output to the printer 22 as receipt print information.

  The control unit 26 is connected to the store controller 3 via a communication line T such as the Internet or a LAN. The store controller 3 includes a controller control unit 31 and a recording unit 32 controlled by the controller control unit 31. The recording unit 32 holds a customer information database. As shown in FIG. 3, the customer information database includes a customer name, a customer address, a service point balance SP, a service point balance update date and time, and other customer information. Is recorded in a state associated with the customer identification number. When the control unit 26 transmits the customer identification number data read by the card reader 21 to the store controller 3, the controller control unit 31 selects the service point of the customer from the customer information database based on the received customer identification number data. The balance SP is searched and returned to the terminal 2. That is, the control unit 26 and the controller control unit 31 function as inquiry means for inquiring the customer's service point balance based on the customer identification number.

  The service point balance SP is generated according to the purchase amount of goods regardless of whether or not the customer has purchased a plastic bag, and cannot be used for the payment of the plastic bag purchase price. There is an eco point balance EP that can be used to settle shopping bag purchases when purchasing a shopping bag, and when the total point balance GP reaches a predetermined number of points. It can be exchanged for gold vouchers or products with a specified face value. In the customer information database, as shown in FIG. 3A, the purchase point balance KP, the eco point balance EP, and the total point balance GP are recorded, and all these service point balances are recorded by the controller control unit 31. It is transmitted to the control unit 26.

  When a plastic bag is registered (purchased) together with the purchase of the purchased product, the plastic bag purchase price is calculated along with the product purchase price. Eco points are used for payment. In addition, purchase points are generated in accordance with the purchase price of goods to be settled in cash. The control unit 26 adds the number of service points acquired by the customer as the product purchase price is settled to the purchase point balance KP, while subtracting the number of service points corresponding to the shopping bag purchase price from the eco-point balance EP. Point calculation processing is performed to calculate the total point balance GP of the purchase point balance KP and the eco point balance EP after the point payment of the bag purchase price is added and subtracted, and functions as a point calculation processing means.

  Data of the service point balance SP subjected to the point calculation process is transmitted from the control unit 26 to the controller control unit 31, and the controller control unit 31 updates the service point balance SP recorded in the customer information database. For example, if the purchase point generated according to the product purchase price is “40” and the eco-point used to settle the shopping bag purchase price is “15”, as shown in FIG. The balance KP is “140” obtained by adding “40” to “100” at the time of the previous update, and the eco-point balance EP is “25” obtained by subtracting “15” from “40” at the time of the previous update. The total point GP is updated from “140” at the previous update to “165”. That is, the control unit 26 and the controller control unit 31 function as update means for updating the service point balance SP that has been subjected to point calculation.

  The receipt R printed and issued from the printer 22 of the register system includes, as shown in FIG. 4, the name and price of each purchased product to be settled by the customer, as shown in FIG. The number of shopping bags to be purchased at the cash register and its price are printed separately with a partition line in between. Of the shopping bag purchase price, the settlement amount by eco-point is displayed as “eco-point discount” and the amount is displayed in minus. Under the dividing line, “Product / Plastic bag price”, which is the total purchase price of goods and plastic bags, “Deduction”, which is the total of discounts by eco-point discount and other cash vouchers, etc. ”,“ Deposit (deposit) ”,“ Change (change) ”, followed by printing,“ Commodity cash ”which is the purchase price of cash, and“ Plastic bag cash ”which is the purchase price of the plastic bag Is printed separately.

  On receipt R, in addition to the payment details of the purchase price of the product and shopping bag as described above, the number of service points generated along with the payment of the purchase price of the product across the dividing line is added to the purchase point balance KP. "Current purchase points", the number of service points used to settle the shopping bag price and subtracted from the eco-point balance EP, "Eco-points this time", and "Total purchase points (purchase points) obtained by adding and subtracting these service points." "Balance KP)", "Cumulative Eco Point (Eco Point Balance EP)", "Total Point Total (Total Point Balance GP)" are printed. In addition, following the details of the customer service point generation / use details and balance details as described above, a message M is printed prompting customers who have used Eco Points (purchased shopping bags) to bring shopping bags. The

  FIG. 5 shows a case where the purchase price of the shopping bag is fully settled with the eco point. However, when the customer does not purchase the shopping bag, as shown in FIG. 6, the receipt R includes the number of shopping bags and the shopping bag. The purchase price is not printed, and “current eco point (¥ 2)” generated when the shopping bag is not purchased and “cumulative eco point” added thereto are printed. In addition, a message to the effect that eco-points have been added is printed below the fact that the shopping bag has not been used.

  In addition, when the customer purchases a shopping bag, but the eco-point is insufficient to settle the entire purchase price of the shopping bag, as shown in FIG. 7, it corresponds to the shopping bag purchase price “¥ 15”. A part of “10 points” of service points to be paid may be settled with eco-points, and a part of “5 points” with insufficient service points may be settled with cash. In this case, “¥ 4000” of “product cash”, which is the cash purchase price of the product, and “¥ 5” of “plastic bag cash”, which is the purchase price of the plastic bag, are printed separately and the points are settled. The service point number for “¥ 10” is printed as the eco point “−10” this time. In addition, a message is printed to the effect that the shortage of purchase points for the shopping bag has been settled with cash.

(Features of the above embodiment)
The register system and receipt according to the above embodiment have the following features.

  First, the register system according to the embodiment includes a reading unit that reads a customer identification number from a customer card, and an inquiry unit that inquires a service point balance (eco point balance EP) of the customer based on the customer identification number. And a point calculation means for subtracting the number of service points corresponding to the customer's shopping bag purchase price from the service point balance SP to settle the shopping bag purchase price, and an updating means for updating the service point balance SP. Cash payment for the use of the bag can be eliminated, and dissatisfaction with the burden of the shopping bag purchase price of the merchandise purchaser can be eased.

  Second, the register system according to the above embodiment is an eco-point that is a special service point that is given when a customer does not purchase a plastic bag, and a purchase that is a normal service point that is given regardless of the purchase of the plastic bag. Of the two types of service points called points, only eco-points are subject to point payment for shopping bag purchase prices, so only customers who usually bring shopping bags sometimes pay for their purchase even if they use shopping bags. It becomes possible to settle points and motivate customers to bring shopping bags.

  Thirdly, the register system and receipt according to the above-described embodiment are provided with the number of service points subtracted from the eco-point balance EP when the shopping bag purchase price is settled with the eco-point balance EP as “this eco-point”. Since it is printed, it is possible to motivate the customer to bring a shopping bag by recognizing that the shopping bag is not free.

  Fourth, the register system according to the above embodiment automatically settles cash for the shortage of the plastic bag purchase price when the point of the plastic bag purchase price cannot be settled due to the shortage of the eco-point balance EP. Processing can be performed quickly.

  Fifth, the register system and the receipt according to the above embodiment are printed on receipts separately from the “product cash”, which is the product purchase price, as the cash bag purchase price that has been cash settled is “plastic bag cash”. Can be motivated to bring shopping bags.

  Sixth, since the register system according to the above embodiment displays a warning indicating that the shopping bag purchase is not registered at the time of subtotaling when the subtotal button of the product purchase price is pressed, it is not confirmed whether or not the shopping bag purchase is necessary. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the registration process of the deposit is completed and the process is later redone for purchasing the shopping bag.

(Modification of the above embodiment)
In the register system according to the above embodiment, the customer identification number recorded on the customer card is read by the card reader 21 and the customer's service points are inquired based on the read customer identification number. It may be recorded and read directly by the card reader 21 so that the shopping bag purchase price is settled as points, and the card reader 21 may be updated to a new service point balance after settlement.

  In the register system according to the above embodiment, two types of service points, special points (eco points) and normal points (purchase points), are provided. Although only the special points given to the customer can be used, the purchase price of the shopping bag may be paid out regardless of the type of service points. For example, the eco-point balance is preferentially used for the purchase price of the shopping bag, but when the points are insufficient, the purchase points are compensated.

  In addition, it is not always necessary to set multiple types of service points. For example, the service point balance (purchase points) is used when only the purchase points generated according to the purchase price of the product are used, In addition to adding the number of service points that the customer acquires as the product purchase price is settled to the balance, the service bag number corresponding to the customer's plastic bag purchase price is subtracted to settle the shopping bag purchase price. Also good. In such a case, the number of new service points to be acquired along with the settlement of the purchase price of the product is added, and even if the balance of service points before settlement is small, if you shop for a certain amount or more, you will settle the purchase price for the plastic bag in cash. You don't have to. Thereby, the dissatisfaction with the shopping bag price burden of the merchandise purchaser can be further eased.

  In the register system according to the above-described embodiment, the shopping bag purchase price is set to be settled with a service point. However, it may be switched to cash settlement by performing a predetermined operation. In addition, if the balance of the service points is insufficient and the total amount of the shopping bag purchase cannot be settled as points, the shortage is set to be automatically settled in cash. It is also good.

  In the register system according to the above embodiment, the register operator confirms the customer's intention to purchase the plastic bag and registers the number of sheets determined to be necessary from the volume of the purchased product or the number requested by the customer. The customer display 14 or the second customer display 25 is a touch panel display (display input means), or another input means is provided, and the customer himself / herself registers (inputs) whether or not to purchase shopping bags, the number of purchases, and the settlement method. ). This eliminates the burden of the cashier operator listening to the customer's request or estimating the required number of shopping bags, and the cashier processing can be performed quickly.

  When the customer input means is a touch panel display, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, (a) the desired number of shopping bags is selected and registered, (b) the point settlement or the cash settlement is selected and registered (c ) Display the number of points used (purchase amount in the case of cash settlement), and (d) if the balance of service points is insufficient, display that the balance will be settled in cash. Can do. This not only reduces the burden on the cashier operator, but also prevents the trouble caused by the customer's misrepresentation or misunderstanding of the cashier operator because the customer operates the device himself.

  In the register system according to the above-described embodiment, a warning indicating that the shopping bag purchase is not registered is displayed as a warning at the time of subtotaling. However, as shown in FIG. Anyway. In such a case, the purchase price of the customer may fluctuate, so it may be necessary to receive additional deposits from the customer and redo the deposit registration. Since the process is prevented from being completed, it is possible to avoid a situation where a settlement process is performed only for the purchase of a shopping bag later.

  In addition, the register system and receipt of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The perspective view which shows the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows the customer information database hold | maintained at the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows the receipt printed and issued from the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows another receipt printed and issued from the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows another receipt printed and issued from the register system which concerns on this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the register system which concerns on the modification of this embodiment. The figure which shows the screen of the customer input means of the register system which concerns on the modification of this embodiment.

1 Scanner 2 Terminal 3 Store Controller 4 Counter 11 Barcode Scanner 12 Scanner Keyboard 13 First Operator Display 14 First Customer Display 21 Card Reader 22 Printer 23 Terminal Keyboard 24 Second Operator Display 25 Second Customer Display 26 Controller 31 Controller Control Part 32 Recording part

Claims (12)

A reading means for reading the identification information of the customer who settles the product purchase price;
Inquiry means for inquiring the customer's service point balance based on the identification information;
When the shopping bag is registered together with the registration of the customer's purchased product, the service point number generated according to the product purchase price is added to the service point balance, while the service point to which the service point number is added Point calculation means for subtracting the number of points corresponding to the shopping bag purchase price from the balance to settle the shopping bag purchase price;
And an update means for updating the service point balance. Reading means for reading the service point balance of the customer who settles the product purchase price,
When the shopping bag is registered together with the registration of the customer's purchased product, the service point number generated according to the product purchase price is added to the service point balance, while the service point to which the service point number is added Point calculation means for subtracting the number of points corresponding to the shopping bag purchase price from the balance to settle the shopping bag purchase price;
And an update means for updating the service point balance. The register system according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A register system, wherein the subtracted service point number is printed on a receipt. The register system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
A cash register system for cash settlement of the total amount or shortage of the shopping bag purchase price when the shopping bag purchase price cannot be settled due to a shortage of balance of the service points. A register system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
A register system comprising customer input means for allowing a customer to select point settlement or cash settlement for settlement of a shopping bag purchase price. A register system according to claim 4 or 5 ,
A cash register cash register purchase price is printed on the receipt separately from the product purchase price. The register system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
A register system comprising customer input means for allowing a customer to register whether or not a plastic bag is to be purchased. The register system according to claim 7 , comprising:
A register system comprising customer input means for allowing a customer to select the number of shopping bag purchases. A register system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
A register system that displays an unregistered shopping bag purchase warning when subtracting the purchase price. A register system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
A register system that displays a warning that shopping bags have not been purchased when registering deposits. A receipt issued by the register system according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The receipt, wherein the subtracted service point number is printed. A receipt issued by the register system according to claim 4 or 5 ,
A receipt characterized in that the purchase price of the shopping bag, which is settled with cash, is printed separately from the purchase price of the product.

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