JP5184598B2 - Product data processing apparatus and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a commodity data processing apparatus such as a POS terminal and a program thereof.

  For example, there is a technology that prints customer allergy information on receipts for foods sold at retail stores such as supermarkets.

JP 2007-226305 A

  However, since allergy information cannot be printed, customer convenience is lacking.

  Therefore, in order to solve the above-described problems, the following measures are taken in the embodiment of the present invention. Input means for inputting an identifier for identifying a product; detection means for detecting whether the product corresponding to the identifier input by the input means is a food that may be stored separately from a package and contents; and the input Allergy information acquisition means for acquiring allergy information of a product corresponding to the identifier input by the means from the allergy information storage unit, and output means for outputting allergy information acquired by the detection means and the allergy acquisition means. Is a product data processing apparatus characterized by

The block diagram of the POS terminal of one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the PLU file of one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the transaction file of one Embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the allergy file of one Embodiment of this invention Flowchart of product data processing according to an embodiment of the present invention

  An example of an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a POS terminal will be described as an example of the product data processing apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a POS terminal 50 used in this embodiment. The POS terminal 50 is provided with a CPU 1 as an arithmetic device / control device. The CPU 1 includes a ROM 3 (Read Only Memory), a RAM 4 (Random Access Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) controller 5, a keyboard controller 7, and a customer display controller via a bus line 2 such as an address bus and a data bus. 9. A store display controller 11, a printer controller 13, an I / O (Input / Output) port 15, and a scanner 16 are connected. The HDD 6, the keyboard 8, the customer display 10, the store display 12, and the printer 14 are connected to each of the controllers described above. Further, a mode switch and a drawer (not shown) are connected to the I / O port 15.

  The ROM 3 stores a program that is read by the CPU 1 to operate the CPU 1 as various functions and fixed data that is a target of data processing by the program. Various memory areas such as a work area serving as a work area for data processing by a program are dynamically formed in the RAM 4.

  The HDD controller 5 reads data, programs and the like stored in a predetermined area of the HDD 6 in response to a command from the CPU 1 and the like, and sends the read data and programs to the bus line 2 and receives them from the bus line 2. The stored data, programs, etc. are stored in a predetermined area of the HDD 6, and reading / writing of data etc. to / from the HDD 6 is controlled.

  The keyboard controller 7 processes an input signal from the keyboard 8 and sends a key code corresponding to the operated key to the bus line 2. The keyboard 8 connected to the keyboard controller 7 is provided with a numeric keypad, PLU key, subtotal key, deposit / current total key, and the like.

  The customer display controller 9 controls a customer display 10 for displaying transaction results to the customer, and displays information based on data received from the bus line 2 in response to a command from the CPU 1 or the like. 10 screens. Similarly, the store display controller 11 controls the screen display of the store display 12 that displays transaction results and the like on the cashier.

  The printer controller 13 controls a printer 14 including a printing unit that prints predetermined information on a sheet and a cutter that cuts the sheet on which the predetermined information is printed. The printer 14 controlled by the printer controller 13 sequentially draws out the end of the long paper stored in a roll shape when printing, and uses it as printing paper. The printing is performed in order from the end of the print. Information printed by the printing unit is based on data received from the bus line 2 in response to a command from the CPU 1 or the like.

  The I / O port 15 outputs predetermined data to a bus line based on a signal input from a connected mode switch, or outputs a start signal to a connected drawer according to a command from the CPU 1 To do. The mode switch is a change-over switch for switching to any one of various business modes in the electronic cash register such as “registration”, “inspection”, “settlement”, and performs a switching operation using a key.

  The scanner 16 can optically read a barcode as a data code attached to a product (not shown). There are handy types that can be operated with one hand, and vertical scanners that are installed on a soccer table.

  The HDD 6 stores a PLU file 20, a transaction file 30, and an allergy file 40.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the PLU file 20 stores a product name, a unit price, and a separate storage flag in association with a PLU code that is a product identifier. More specifically, the PLU code is stored in the PLU code area 2001, the product name is stored in the product name area 2002, the unit price of the product is stored in the unit price area 2003, and the separation storage flag is stored in the separation storage flag area 2004. . This separation / preservation flag is an ingredient that may cause allergies to humans because the product purchased by the customer is food and the food may be stored separately from the package at home. "1" is stored when it is included. Further, “0” is stored in the other products. In addition, as an example where food is separated and stored, for example, a case where a croquette is purchased in a supermarket corner and placed in a plastic container, or a pickle contained in a package is purchased. If these products cannot be eaten at once, they are often transferred to containers for use at home and stored in a refrigerator. In addition, croquettes may contain allergens such as eggs, and pickles may contain additives. In addition, the package as used in a present Example means the whole thing which has packed the foodstuff. For example, vinyl that packs ham and pickles in a vacuum, or a bottle containing seasonings. These include plastic containers and paper bags for side dishes such as croquettes and dumplings.

  The transaction file 30 is a file that stores information related to products that the customer wishes to purchase in one transaction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a product name, a unit price, the number of purchases, a separate storage flag, and allergy information corresponding to the PLU code are respectively stored in a PLU code area 3001, a product name area 3002, and a unit price area 3003. , Stored in the purchase point area 3004, the separation / save flag area 3005, and the allergy area 3006. Also provided is a subtotal amount area 3007 for storing a subtotal amount of products purchased by the customer.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the allergy file 40 is stored in correspondence with each PLU code, and stores allergy information that may cause allergies used in each product. Specifically, it comprises a PLU code area 4001 for storing a PLU code and an allergy area 4002 for storing allergy information corresponding to the PLU code. In addition, allergy information stored in the present embodiment includes additives, raw materials used in making food such as eggs and strawberries, seasonings, and the like.

  Thus, in the POS terminal 50 having the hardware configuration and the file configuration as described above, when the “registration” job is selected as the operation mode, the CPU 1 is based on a preset program. The data processing shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  First, as S (step) 1, a PLU code is input by reading a bar code using the scanner 6 or inputting a PLU key, and then the number of purchased products is input using a numeric keypad (S2).

  Then, the PLU code input in S 1 is searched from the PLU code area 2001 of the PLU file 20. When the corresponding PLU code is found, the corresponding product name, unit price, and separate storage flag are acquired from the product name area 2002, the unit price area 2003, and the separate storage flag area 2004, respectively. Then, the PLU code acquired in the PLU code area 3001 of the transaction file 30, the product name acquired in the product name area 3002, the unit price acquired in the unit price area 3003, and the flag acquired in the separation save flag area 3005 are stored. To do. Further, the number input in S2 is stored in the purchase points area 3004 (S3).

  When the product information is stored in S3, it is subsequently determined whether or not the subtotal key is pressed (S4). If the subtotal key is not pressed (No in S4), the process returns to S1 and the PLU code is input. On the other hand, if the subtotal key is pressed (Yes in S4), the subtotal amount is calculated from the unit price stored in the unit price area 3003 of the transaction file 30 and the purchase points stored in the corresponding purchase point area 3004. The amount is stored in the subtotal area 3007 of the transaction file 30. This amount is displayed on the customer display 10 and the store display 12 (S5).

  When the subtotal amount is calculated in S5, the amount paid by the customer is input with the numeric keypad, and then the deposit / cash total key is pressed to perform settlement processing. At this time, the amount paid by the customer and the amount of change are stored in the RAM 4 (S6).

  When the settlement process is performed in S6, it is confirmed whether “1” is stored in the separation save flag area 3005 of the transaction file 30 (S7). When it is detected that “1” is stored in the separation / save flag area 3005 (Yes in S7), the PLU code storing “1” in the separation / save flag area 3005 is read from the PLU code area 3001. Then, the read PLU code is searched from the PLU code area 4001 of the allergy file 40. Subsequently, allergy information corresponding to the corresponding PLU code is read from the allergy area 4002. Then, the read allergy information is stored in the allergy area 3006 corresponding to the corresponding PLU code of the transaction file 30. (S8).

  Subsequently, the product name, unit price, number of points purchased, allergy information stored in the transaction file 30, the amount paid by the customer and the amount of change, and receipt data are created in the RAM 4, and the receipt is printed by the printer 14 (S9). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not detected in S7 that flag 1 is stored in separation save flag area 3005 of transaction file 30 (No in S7), the product name, unit price, purchase points, subtotal amount, etc. stored in transaction file 30 Receipt data is created from this, and the receipt is printed by the printer 14 (S9), and the process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to print on the receipt allergy information of a product in which the package and the food in the contents may be stored separately. In this case, side dishes (such as tsukemono, croquettes, and dumplings) purchased at retail stores such as supermarkets are often stored in containers used at home, and packages with allergy information printed on them are often accidentally discarded. It was. For this reason, if the package is discarded by mistake, the customer loses the ability to obtain allergy information. For this reason, in this embodiment, since allergy information can be confirmed by confirming the receipt even if the package is accidentally discarded, the convenience for the customer is improved. Further, since allergy information of products that are likely to be separated and stored is described in this receipt, the customer can easily find necessary information when viewing the receipt. Also, products that may contain allergy information such as mayonnaise, but products that are unlikely to be stored separately in the container and contents do not print allergy information on the receipt, so the store also saves paper. In addition, not printing allergy information on products that are unlikely to be stored separately from the container and contents does not impair customer convenience. This is because if you look at the container, allergy information is often posted.

  In addition, since it is sufficient to identify a product containing an allergen that may be stored separately, the format of the identifier attached to the product may be used as a reference. For example, allergy information may be acquired from the allergy file 40 when in-store marking is read. This is because in-store marking is an in-house code and is often applied to fresh food (especially sugar beet). In such a case, the separation saving flag area 2004 of the PLU file 20 and the separation flag area 3005 of the transaction file 30 are unnecessary.

  Further, the product category assigned to each product may be used as a criterion for outputting allergy information. Thus, for example, if the allergy information of “garden”, which is a classification for cooking at a retail store, is always output, the store can provide appropriate information to the customer. In this case, a new classification code area for storing a classification code is provided in the PLU file 20. If the classification code corresponding to the input PLU code is a specific classification code, allergy information may be output. Further, a separate storage flag area for the PLU file and the transaction file is not necessary.

  In this embodiment, a separate storage flag is provided for each product and allergy information is stored in the allergy file 30. However, allergy information may be stored in association with the PLU code of the PLU file. In this case, a new allergy area for storing allergy information in the PLU file may be newly provided, and by detecting whether the allergy information is stored in this allergy area, it may be used as a reference for printing allergy information on the receipt.

  In this embodiment, the PLU file 20 and the allergy file 40 are stored in the POS terminal 50, but may be stored in an external device. In this case, it is acquired from an external device as necessary.

  In this embodiment, allergy information is output to the receipt, but may be output to another device. For example, a portable terminal.

  In this embodiment, the allergy information is output integrally with the receipt, but the allergy information to be output may be integrated or separate.

  Moreover, allergy information of some foods may be output among foods that may be stored separately from the package and contents. For example, allergy information for sugar beet prepared at each retail store is output, but allergy information is output for foods that are not likely to be stored at retail stores (eg pickles), although the package and contents are likely to be stored separately. You may make it not. In order to realize this, for example, a management flag area is newly provided in the PLU file. This is, for example, a side dish made at the store when “1”, and a side dish made at the store when “0”. The allergy information may be output when the flags in the management flag area and the separate storage flag area are in a predetermined condition (for example, both flags are 1). Further, even if such a flag is not provided, as described above, allergy information may be output when an in-store marking PLU code is input or based on the product category assigned to each product. As a result, the allergy information of food that the retailer must take responsibility for can be output and provided to the customer.

  Alternatively, allergy information of the food may be output when the food is a food that may be stored separately from the package and the number is equal to or greater than the threshold. At this time, a threshold value may be provided for each product or for all products. This makes it possible to output allergy information when there is a possibility that the side dish purchased by the customer may remain, such as when 10 croquettes have been purchased, but not allergy information is output. Improve customer convenience. This is because if the prepared food is left over, the package and contents are likely to be stored separately.

  Further, when the PLU code is input, the corresponding allergy information may be acquired, and then it may be detected whether the allergy information is output. At this time, the allergy information “none” is acquired, and the presence or absence of this allergy information is detected, so that allergy information is output as a reference.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

20 PLU file 30 Transaction file 50 POS terminal

Claims (6)

An input means for inputting an identifier for identifying a product;
Detecting means for detecting whether the product corresponding to the identifier input by the input means is a food that may be stored separately from the package;
Allergy acquisition means for acquiring allergy information of the product corresponding to the identifier input by the input means from the allergy information storage unit;
Output means for outputting allergy information obtained using the detection means and the allergy acquisition means;
A product data processing apparatus comprising:   The detection unit is configured to manage information corresponding to the identifier input by the input unit from a storage unit that stores management information for managing whether the package and the food may be stored separately. The product data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the product data processing apparatus is configured to acquire information and detect whether the package and contents are separated and stored based on the management information. The input means is a scanner for reading a code;
The commodity data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects whether the code read by the scanner is in-store marking.   The detection unit detects whether a product category corresponding to the identifier input by the input unit is a specific product category from a storage unit that stores a product category corresponding to a product identifier. Item 3. A product data processing apparatus according to item 1. Determining means for determining the number that the customer wishes to purchase in response to the identifier entered by the input means;
The commodity data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects whether the number determined by the determination unit exceeds a predetermined number. On the computer,
An input function for inputting an identifier for identifying a product;
A detection function for detecting whether the product corresponding to the identifier input by the input function is a food that may be stored separately from the package and the contents;
An allergy acquisition function for acquiring allergy information of the product corresponding to the identifier input by the input function from the allergy information storage unit;
An output function for outputting allergy information obtained using the detection function and the allergy acquisition function;
A product data processing apparatus program for realizing the above.

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