JP5320961B2 - Server apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server instrumentation 置及 beauty program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a storage agent system that stores utility charges and the like at a convenience store is known.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the configuration of the storage agent system 100. The storage agent system 100 includes a terminal device 101 composed of an ECR (Electronic Cash Resister) or POS (Point Of Sales) terminal installed in a convenience store CVS (hereinafter referred to as a store), and a scanner device 102 connected to the terminal device 101. And a center server 103 installed in the convenience store headquarters that supervises the convenience store. The terminal device 101 and the center server 103 are communicatively connected via a network N.

Next, the operation of the storage agent (reception of public utility charges) executed in the storage agent system 100 will be described.
First, when there is a public bill payment request from the customer A who pays the public bill, execution of the public bill payment processing of the terminal device 101 is started by an operation instruction of the operator B who operates the terminal device 101. Then, the barcode information (payment information) of the transfer slip 104 is read by the scanner device 102 by the operation of the operator B. Then, when operator B receives the amount of the public fee from customer A, the public fee is settled. When payment is completed, an input of a button (for example, payment button) indicating completion of payment of the terminal device 102 is received by the terminal device 101 by the operation of the operator B, and payment information is transmitted to the center server 103 via the network N. Is done. The transmitted payment information is managed by the center server 103.

  The operator B presses the receipt stamp S on the receipt slip 105 that is a part of the transfer slip 104, and the receipt slip 105 is returned to the customer A. At this time, a part of the transfer slip 104 is managed on the store side. With the above operation, the utility charges are stored.

Also, when the payment amount registration process is executed in the electronic cash register, the payment amount is read with a barcode, the stamp date is acquired by the trigger when the stamp is pressed, and the acquired stamp date is stored in the store controller of the host machine. A technique for transmitting is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-190067

  However, in the storage agent system 100 described above, for example, when the operator B presses the exchange button or the like of the terminal device 101, the drawer that stores money can be opened. For this reason, when the operator B receives the fee from the customer A, the operator B opens the drawer, performs payment, and presses the receipt stamp S, so even if the payment information is not transmitted to the center server 103, the operator B sees the utility fee. Can be paid. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23, the payment information is not transmitted to the center server 103, and the payment information is not recorded in the center server 103. In addition, if a copy of the transfer slip managed by the store is secretly discarded (or accidentally discarded), no record of payment remains in the store and the center server 103. It becomes unknown. In this case, the operator B can illegally dress (stolen) the utility bill paid by the customer A.

  When payment information is not transmitted to the center server 103 due to incorrect dressing by the operator B or insufficient training, etc., and the transfer slip managed on the store side is discarded, the customer A has paid. The expected utility bill is not paid to the utility company. In this case, if the customer A owns the public bill receipt slip 105 that should have been paid, the store side pays the fee on behalf of the receipt slip 105 because the store name is pressed. For this reason, it is necessary to reliably execute the storage agent service when performing the fee agent service on the terminal device, and to prevent the unauthorized processing of the operator and the error of the operation.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of reliably executing a storage agent service and preventing an operator's unauthorized processing and an operation error.

Claim 1 is a server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing, storage company information indicating a company that stores charges, information on the maximum number of times of receipt stamping , Storage means for associating and storing , when the storage process is performed in the terminal device, the storage company information of the storage destination, the number of times of stamping information updated every time the terminal device is stamped , The storage means that receives the storage data including the storage company information that matches the storage company information included in the storage data received by the reception means is retrieved from the storage means and is included in the storage data received by the reception means marking count information, discriminating means for discriminating whether or not beyond the maximum marking number information stored in association with the retrieved storage company information, that does not exceed by said discrimination means If you separate, to the terminal apparatus, characterized by comprising a control means for sending information indicating that the receipt agent process has been performed legitimately.

Claim 4 is a server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing, storage company information indicating a company that stores charges, maximum number of times of receipt stamping information, Storage means for associating and storing, when the storage process is performed in the terminal device, the storage company information of the storage destination, the number of times of stamping information updated every time the terminal device is stamped, The storage means that receives the storage data including the storage company information that matches the storage company information included in the storage data received by the reception means is retrieved from the storage means and is included in the storage data received by the reception means Determining means for determining whether or not the number of times of stamping information exceeds the maximum number of times of stamping information stored in association with the retrieved storage company information; If it is determined, and is characterized in that and a control means for transmitting the warning information indicating a warning that there is an excess of seal for a given contact.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the technique which can perform a storage agent business reliably and can prevent an operator's unauthorized process and an operation error can be provided.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated examples.

  An embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the storage agent system 1. The storage agent system 1 includes a center server 10 as a server device, a terminal device 20, a server 30 of a public utility company, and a communication network N.

The center server 10 is communicatively connected to the terminal device 20 via the communication network N. The terminal device 20 is an ECR or POS terminal installed in a convenience store. In addition, in this Embodiment, although the storage agent system 1 is set as the structure provided with the terminal device 20, it is good also as a structure provided with two or more.
The server 30 of the public utility company is a server device installed in, for example, an electric power company, and manages the payment deadline for public utility charges, customer identification numbers, and the like.
The communication network N is configured by a communication network such as a WAN (Wide Area Network) or the Internet, for example, but may include a LAN (Local Area Network) or the like, and may include a telephone line, a dedicated line, a mobile communication network, A communication satellite network, CATV (Cable Television) line, Internet provider, etc. may be included.

  Next, the internal configuration of the center server 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 as a collating unit and a control unit, an input unit 12, a RAM 13 (Random Access Memory), a display unit 14, and a storage unit. A storage unit 15 and a communication unit 16 as receiving means are provided, and each unit is connected via a bus 17.

  The CPU 11 centrally controls each unit of the center server 10. The CPU 11 expands a program designated from the system program and various application programs stored in the storage unit 15 in the RAM 13 and executes various processes in cooperation with the program expanded in the RAM 13.

  The CPU 11 searches the storage unit 15 for storage company information (storage company code) that matches the transfer information (storage company code) received from the terminal device 20 in cooperation with the center server program described later. The maximum number of times of stamping information (maximum number of times of stamping) associated with the storage company code is compared with the number of times of stamping information (the number of times of stamping) received from the terminal device 20. If the number of times of stamping does not exceed the maximum number of times of stamping, the CPU 11 registers storage information (storage data) in the storage unit 15 and sends a registration completion message (information indicating that the storage agent has been properly performed) to the terminal. Transmit to device 20.

  The input unit 12 includes a keyboard having cursor keys, characters, numeric input keys, various function keys, and the like, and outputs an operation signal indicating that each key is pressed by the operator to the CPU 11. The input unit 12 may include a pointing device such as a mouse, and may receive a position input signal and transmit it to the CPU 11.

  The RAM 13 is a volatile memory that temporarily stores information, and has a plurality of work areas that store various programs to be executed and data related to these various programs.

  The display unit 14 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an ELD (ElectroLuminescent Display), and the like, and performs various displays according to a display signal from the CPU 11.

The storage unit 15 includes an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) having a magnetic recording medium,
Various programs and various data are stored so as to be readable and writable from a recording medium.
The storage unit 15 stores a center server program, a search program, storage data, store identification information, and a storage company name master.

  The communication unit 16 includes a modem, a TA (Terminal Adapter), a router, a network card, and the like. The communication unit 16 transmits and receives information to and from the terminal device 20 on the connected communication network N.

  Next, the configuration of the terminal device 20 will be described. FIG. 3 shows an internal configuration of the terminal device 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 20 includes a CPU 21 as a marking operation permission unit, an input unit 22, a RAM 23, a display unit 24, a storage unit 25 as a terminal device side storage unit, and a scanner I / F. An (interface) unit 26, a scanner unit 26a, a print unit 27, a reception stamp I / F unit 28, a reception stamp unit 28a, a communication unit 29 as a transmission unit, and a timing unit 29a. Each part is connected via the bus 29b.

  The CPU 21, RAM 23, and communication unit 29 are the same as the configurations of the CPU 11, RAM 13, and communication unit 16 of the center server 10, respectively, and different parts will be mainly described.

  The CPU 21 cooperates with a transmission program, which will be described later, from the barcode information read by the scanner unit 26a, information indicating the storage agent (two digits of the unique information are “91” and one digit of the storage agent code is “9”. Alternatively, when “5”) is acquired, a position (stamp that can be used for stamping the stamping portion 32a of the receipt stamp portion 28a from when the information indicating the storage agent is acquired until the storage data is transmitted to the center server 10 is obtained. Drive to the possible position) and allow the stamping operation.

  The input unit 22 includes a cash register keyboard including cursor keys, characters, numeric input keys, various function keys, and the like, and outputs an operation signal indicating that each key is pressed by the operator to the CPU 21. The display unit 24 is composed of an LCD or the like, and performs screen display according to a display control signal from the CPU 21. The input unit 22 may be configured as a touch panel integrally with the display unit 24. Further, the input unit 22 may include a barcode reader, a barcode scanner, or the like that reads a barcode provided on the product.

  The storage unit 25 is configured by a ROM (Read Only Memory) or the like. The storage unit 25 stores various programs and various data so that they can be read from the ROM. The storage unit 25 may be configured with an HDD or the like. The storage unit 25 stores a transmission program, a reception program, and a registration failure post program.

  The scanner I / F unit 26 communicates with the scanner unit 26a and transmits and receives various information to and from the scanner 26a. The scanner unit 26 a reads a barcode image from a barcode in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 21 and outputs the barcode data to the CPU 21.

  The printing unit 27 is, for example, a thermal printer, and has receipt and journal roll papers, and prints out data such as the amount of money on each roll paper in accordance with an instruction input from the CPU 21.

  The receipt stamp I / F unit 28 is in communication connection with the receipt stamp unit 28a and transmits / receives various information to / from the receipt stamp unit 28a. The receipt stamp part 28a will be described later. The communication unit 29 communicates with the center server 10 on the communication network N. The timer unit 29a has a built-in timer circuit, and measures and outputs the current time and the current date.

Next, the internal configuration and schematic configuration of the receipt stamp unit 28a will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the internal configuration of the receipt stamp unit 28a will be described with reference to FIG. The receipt stamp unit 28a includes a control unit 31, a receipt marking unit 32 as a marking unit, a power source unit 33, a storage unit 34, a time measuring unit 35, a counter unit 36 as a counting unit, a switch unit 37, The motor control part 38, the motor part 39, and the I / F part 39a are comprised, and each part is connected via the bus | bath 39b.

  The control unit 31 includes a CPU, a RAM (not shown), and the like, and centrally controls each unit of the receipt stamp unit 28a.

The receipt marking part 32 includes a marking part 32a made of rubber that permeates ink, an ink storage part 32b that stores ink, and a cushion spring part 32c.

  The power supply unit 33 supplies power to each unit of the receipt stamp unit 28a. The storage unit 34 stores sealing information. The time measuring unit 35 has a built-in time measuring circuit, and measures and outputs the current time and the current date.

  The counter unit 36 counts the number of times of stamping. The switch unit 37 is a switch for starting the acquisition of the stamp information. When the switch unit 37 is turned on, the acquisition of the stamp information is started. The motor control unit 38 controls the rotation of the motor unit 39. The I / F unit 39a is connected to the terminal device 20 for communication and transmits / receives various information to / from the terminal device 20.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of the receipt stamp portion 28a. The same parts as those described in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different parts will be mainly described. The outer cylinder 51 is a plastic cylinder. The inner cylinder 52 is a stainless steel cylinder. The circuit mounting portion 53 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 34, a time measuring unit 35, a counter unit 36, a switch unit 37, and the like, and is connected to the ECR 20 via an I / F 39a such as a cable.

FIG. 6A is a view showing a state in which the stamp part 32 a protrudes from the outer cylinder 51 and a state in which the stamp part 32 a is accommodated in the outer cylinder 51. FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a configuration in which the marking portion 32a is driven up and down. The screw part 61 (male screw) having the thread groove convex side shown in FIG. 6 and the inner cylinder bottom surface 62 having the thread groove concave side have a structure in which the grooves are spirally matched. Moreover, the motor part 39 and the screw part 61 are joined, and when the motor part 39 rotates, the screw part 61 also rotates. With this structure, when the motor unit 39 is rotated under the control of the motor control unit 38, the screw unit 61 is also rotated, and the inner cylinder is moved up and down.

  Next, the structure of stored data (barcode information, seal information, cash register specific information, operation information) transmitted from the terminal unit 20 to the center server 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

The barcode information is barcode information read by the scanner unit 26a. The bar code information includes fixed information, a storage company code (6 digits) indicating the company code of the transfer destination, a free use column (21 digits) including a customer number, a reissue category (1 digit), It has a payment due date, a stamp flag, a payment amount, and a check digit used to check the validity of the barcode information.
The stamp information includes a stamp count indicating the number of times the payment slip has been stamped by the receipt stamp section 32a, and a date / time indicating the stamp date / time. The cash register unique information has a cash register number indicating unique identification information of the ECR. The operation information includes a cancel flag indicating information for identifying whether or not the cancel button has been pressed by the operator.

  Next, data stored in the storage unit 15 of the center server 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the structure of stored data (structure of one record) will be described with reference to FIG. The storage data includes bar code information, stamp information, cash register specific information, and operation information. The bar code information includes fixed information, a storage company code, a free use column, a reissue category, a payment due date, a stamp flag, and a payment amount. The stamp information includes the number of times of stamping and a date / time. The cash register unique information has a cash register number. The operation information has a cancel flag.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the data structure of the store identification information (the structure of one record) will be described. The store identification information includes a cash register unique number and store information. The cash register unique information has a cash register number. The store information includes delivery company name information indicating a delivery company name of the terminal device 20, an installation location address indicating an installation location address of the terminal device 20, and an e- of the terminal device possessed by the store manager (for example, store manager). It has a contact e-mail indicating a mail address, a contact address indicating a contact address of a store manager, and a contact TEL indicating a contact phone number of the store manager. The store identification information is registered in the center server 10 when the terminal device 20 is contracted.

  Next, the data structure of the storage company name master will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A shows the data structure (structure of one record) of the storage company name master. The storage company name master includes storage company name information indicating the company code of the storage company that stores the fee, and maximum stamp count information indicating the maximum number of stamps of the receipt stamp. FIG. 10B shows an example of the data table of the storage company name master. As shown in FIG. 10B, for example, “storage company A (electricity)” is stored as storage company name information, and “3 times” is stored as maximum stamp count information.

Next, the operation of the storage agent system 1 will be described.
First, a transmission process executed by the terminal device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. The transmission process is a process of generating storage data and transmitting the generated storage data to the center server 10.

  For example, when an operator of the terminal device 20 inputs a transmission process execution instruction via the input unit 22 (for example, pressing a utility bill button), the data is read from the storage unit 25 and expanded in the RAM 23 as appropriate. The transmission process is executed in cooperation with the transmitted transmission program and the CPU 21.

  First, scanner processing for reading barcode information is performed by the scanner unit 26a (step S11). Then, it is determined whether or not barcode information has been read (step S12). Specifically, the barcode information is read by the scanner unit 26a, and the determination of this step is performed based on whether or not the read barcode information is acquired. When it is determined that the barcode information is not read (step S12; no), it is determined whether or not the key operation is canceled based on whether or not an input for canceling the key operation is accepted by the operation of the input unit 22 of the operator. (Step S13). If it is determined that the key operation is not canceled (step S13; NO), the process proceeds to step S11. When it is determined that the key operation is canceled (step S13; YES), the display unit 24 displays that the operation is to be stopped (step S14). After execution of step S14, the transmission process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S12 that barcode information has been read (step S12; present), the barcode information is decoded (step S15). Then, based on the decoded barcode information, it is determined whether the barcode information is storage agent data (step S16). Specifically, if the fixed information included in the decoded barcode information is “91” and the storage company code information is “9” or “5”, the barcode information is stored. It is determined that the data is.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the barcode information is not storage agent data (step S16; NO), the process proceeds to step S14. When it is determined that the bar code information is data for storage agency (step S16; YES), the stamp part 32a of the receipt stamp part 28a is driven to a stampable position (step S17).

  After execution of step S17, initialization processing of the receipt stamp part 28a is executed (step S18). Specifically, the count value of the counter unit 36 is set to “0”, and the storage area for storing the stamp information in the storage unit 25 is initialized (the storage area is set to empty). And it is discriminate | determined whether pressing down of the marking part 32a was received (step S19). Specifically, based on whether or not the CPU 21 has received a signal indicating that the stamping unit 32a has been pressed on the transfer slip from the receipt stamp unit 28a via the receipt stamp I / F unit 28, A determination is made. If it is determined that the pressing of the marking part 32a is not accepted (step S19: not pressed), it is determined whether or not the key operation is canceled (step S20).

  If it is determined in step S20 that the key operation is not canceled (step S20; NO), the process proceeds to step S19. If it is determined in step S20 that the key operation is canceled (step S20; YES), the cancel flag is set to ON by the input operation of the input unit 22 by the operator (step S21). After execution of step S21, the process proceeds to step S25 described later.

  If it is determined in step S19 that the pressing of the stamping part 32a has been accepted (step S19; pressed), a reception stamp process for generating stamping information is executed (step S22).

  After the execution of step S22, the stamp information for one stamp is acquired (step S23). The acquired stamp information for one stamp is stored in the storage unit 25. Then, based on whether or not the operator has pressed down the “current / deposit” button on the input unit 22, it is determined whether or not stamp stamping has ended (step S 24). The “current / deposit” button is pressed by the operator when paying the utility bill.

  If it is determined in step S24 that stamping has not been completed (step S24; NO), the process proceeds to step S19. If it is determined that stamp stamping has ended (step S24; YES), storage data is generated (step S25). Specifically, the storage data shown in FIG. 7 is generated. After execution of step S25, the storage data is transmitted to the center server 10 via the communication unit 29 (step S26). Then, the stamp part 32a of the receipt stamp part 28a is stored (step S27). After the execution of step S27, the transmission process is terminated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13, the scanner process executed in step S11 of the transmission process will be described. First, when an instruction to start reading barcode information is input via the input unit (not shown) of the scanner unit 26a, the barcode information is read by the scanner unit 26a (step S31). Then, the read bar code information is acquired through the scanner I / F 26 (step S32). After execution of step S32, the process proceeds to step S12 of the transmission process.

  Next, the receipt stamp process executed in step S22 of the transmission process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the user presses the stamping part 32a on the transfer slip, the switch part 37 of the receipt stamp part 28a is turned on (step S41). Then, the date / time of the seal is acquired (step S42). Then, the number of times of stamping counted by the counter unit 36 is acquired (step S43). Then, the stamp information is generated based on the acquired information (the date / time and the number of times of stamping) (step S44). After execution of step S44, the process proceeds to step S23 of the transmission process.

  Next, center server processing executed by the center server 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The center server process is a process of checking whether an unauthorized process or an operation error has been performed by the operator of the terminal apparatus 20 based on the storage data received from the terminal apparatus 20.

  For example, triggered by the start of reception of stored data via the communication unit 16, the center server process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 11 and the center server program read from the storage unit 15 and appropriately expanded in the RAM 13. Is done.

  First, reception of stored data is completed (step S51). Based on the check digit included in the received storage data, it is determined whether or not the storage data is error data (error check) (step S52). If the received data is error data (step S52; there is an error), a registration failure message is created (step S53). Specifically, a message indicating that the storage data could not be registered in the center server 10 is created. After execution of step S53, the process proceeds to step S56 described later.

  When it is determined in step S52 that the storage data is not error data (step S52; NO), the storage data is registered (step S54). Specifically, the storage data illustrated in FIG. 8 is stored in the storage unit 15. Then, a registration completion message is created (step S55).

  After the execution of step S55, the maximum number of times of stamping information is acquired from the storage company name master stored in the storage unit 15 using the storage company name included in the storage data as a search key (step S56). Then, the number of times of stamping included in the stored data and the maximum number of times of stamping information acquired in step S56 are referred to, and it is determined whether or not the number of times of stamping included in the stored data exceeds the maximum number of times of stamping (step S57). ). For example, it is assumed that the operator of the terminal device 20 performs a stamp (storage agent business) on the transfer slip for the customer (first person). At this time, the storage agent service is not closed (the number of times of stamping or the like is not transmitted to the center server 10) due to an operator's intention of unauthorized processing or an operation error, and the storage agent service for the next customer (second person). Is performed, information on the second agent's storage agent business (number of times of stamping, etc.) can be used as information on the first agent's storage agent operation. In this case, there is no record of the storage agent business information of the second customer, and the operator can, for example, dress (improperly process) the fee stored from the second customer. In this case, the number of times of stamping is greater than the maximum number of times of stamping. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether an operator's unauthorized processing or an operation error has been performed based on whether the number of times of stamping is greater than the maximum number of times of stamping.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the number of times of stamping exceeds the maximum number of times of stamping (step S57; YES), management is performed from the store information stored in the storage unit 15 using the cash register unique number included in the stored data as a key. The contact e-mail address of the person is acquired (step S58).

  After execution of step S58, a message (warning information) indicating that the stamp has been exceeded is generated (step S59). The electronic message generated at this time is also generated by adding a cash register number, an installation location address, and seal information. Then, the date / time and the number of times of stamping included in the stored data are referred to, and it is determined whether or not the stamp interval time (interval information) has passed 1 minute or more (step S60). If it is determined that the seal interval time has passed 1 minute or longer (step S60; YES), a message indicating that the seal has been added after 1 minute has been added to the message created in step S58 (step S60). S61). Then, based on whether or not the payer stores another utility bill, it is determined whether or not the other utility bill is not paid (step S62). Here, the center server 10 has a utility fee database. For example, when a customer is going to pay an electricity bill, information (customer number) identifying the customer included in the database is referred to, and whether or not other public charges (water, gas, etc.) are unpaid Determined.

  When it is determined that other public charges are not paid (step S62; NO), a warning message is transmitted to the contact e-mail address of the administrator (step S63). Specifically, a message indicating that a specific utility fee is not stored (for example, a message indicating that an electricity fee is not paid) is transmitted. At this time, referring to the warning message sent by the administrator, the customer is confirmed whether or not the specific utility bill has been stored. After execution of step S63, the center server process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S62 that other public fees have not been paid (step S62; YES), or if it is determined in step S60 that the sealing interval time has not passed 1 minute (step S60; NO) ), And the created message is transmitted to the e-mail address of the administrator (step S64). For example, in the case of YES in step S62, a message including that there has been an excess of stamping and that the time interval of stamping has passed one minute or more is transmitted. In step S60; NO, a message indicating that there has been an excess of stamping is transmitted.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the number of times of stamping does not exceed the maximum number of times of stamping (step S57; NO), or after execution of step S64, the message (registration completed message or registration failure message) has a register unique number. It is transmitted to the terminal device 20 it has (step S65). After execution of step S65, the center server process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the reception process performed by the terminal device 20 is demonstrated. The reception process is a process of confirming whether the stored data is registered in the center server 10 based on the message received from the center server 10.

  For example, triggered by the end of the transmission process, the reception process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 21 and the reception program that is read from the storage unit 25 and appropriately expanded in the RAM 23.

  First, it is determined whether or not the electronic message transmitted from the center server 10 is received in step S65 of the center server process (step S71). When it is determined that the electronic message has not been received (step S71; NO), the stored data transmission time acquired from the time measuring unit 29a (the stored data transmission time in step S26 of the transmission process) is compared with the current time. Thus, it is determined whether or not one minute or more has elapsed from the storage data transmission time (step S72). When it is determined that one minute or more has elapsed (step S72; YES), the process proceeds to step S79 described later. If it is determined that one minute or more has not elapsed (step S72; NO), it is determined whether or not the key operation is canceled (step S73). If it is determined that the key operation is not canceled (step S73; NO), the process proceeds to step S71. When it is determined that the key operation has been canceled (step S73; YES), a message to stop processing is transmitted to the center server 10 (step S74). Then, a message indicating that the operation has been stopped is displayed on the display unit 24 (step S75). After the execution of step S75, the reception process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S71 that a message has been received (step S71; YES), the message received from the center server 10 is checked (step S76). As a result of the check, if it is determined that the content of the message is a registration failure (step S76; unregistered), the process proceeds to step S79 described later. As a result of the check, if it is determined that the content of the message is registration complete (step S76; registration), a message indicating that the stored data has been registered in the center server 10 is displayed on the display unit 24 (step S77). ). After execution of step S77, a receipt on which the deposit amount, change, etc. are written is printed by the printing unit 27 (step S78). When the receipt is printed, the receipt and receipt are given to the customer by the operator. After execution of step S78, the reception process is terminated.

  If YES in step S72 or step S76; unregistered, storage data and unregistered information (unregisterable information) are stored in the storage unit 25 of the terminal device 20 (step S79). Unregistered information is information indicating that the stored data has not been registered in the center server 10. Based on whether there is a message received from the center server 10 in order to identify whether the cause of unregistration is due to registration failure on the center server 10 side or communication failure with the center server 10, Is determined (step S80). If it is determined in this step that timeout has occurred, it is determined that the unregistered cause is due to the inability to communicate with the center server 10.

  In step S80, when it is determined that the time-out has not occurred (step S80; NO), the process proceeds to step S82 described later. If it is determined that the time is out (step S80; YES), the display unit 24 displays that the time is out (step S81).

  After the execution of step S81, in order to determine whether or not it is due to registration failure on the center server 10 side, it is determined whether or not the content of the message is a registration error based on the content of the received message (step S81). S82). When it is determined that there is no registration error (step S82; NO), the process proceeds to step S78. If it is determined that there is a registration error (step S82; YES), a message indicating that the stored data has not been registered in the center server 10 is displayed on the display unit 24 (step S83). After execution of step S83, the process proceeds to step S78.

  Next, registration failure post-processing executed by the terminal device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The post-registration failure post process is a process for registering the storage data in the center server 10 again when the storage data is not registered in the center server 10.

  For example, when a store manager inputs a registration failure post-processing execution instruction (a settlement execution instruction using a key used for settlement by the administrator) via the input unit 22 as a trigger, A registration failure post-process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 21 and the registration failure post-program read from the storage unit 25 and appropriately expanded in the RAM 23.

  First, a settlement process is executed (step S91). The settlement process is a process for transmitting settlement information (sales amount, etc.) to the center server 10 by the time of closing of sales (for example, closing of sales of one day). And it is discriminate | determined whether the storage data memorize | stored in step S79 of a reception process are memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 25 (step S92). When it is determined that stored data is not stored (step S92; NO), the registration failure post-process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the storage data is stored (step S92; YES), the storage data stored in the storage unit 25 is transmitted to the center server 10 via the communication unit 29 (step S93). Then, the response information from the center server 10 is waited for (step S94). At this time, a waiting time for a response is measured by the timer unit 29a.

  Then, response information from the center server 10 is received via the communication unit 29. At this time, when response information indicating a registration error is received, an error flag indicating the content of the registration error is set (step S95). For example, in the case of a timeout error, an error flag indicating a timeout error is set. In the case of a registration error, an error flag indicating the registration error is set. Then, the response information from the center server 10 and the error flag set in step S95 are referred to, and it is determined whether the stored data can be registered in the center server 10 (step S96). If the error flag is set and it is determined that registration is not possible (step S96; NO), the storage unit prints the stored data on the receipt (step S97). Here, an example of a printed receipt will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the receipt has a cash register number, bar code information, and payment information. At this time, the stored data and information indicating registration failure (information indicating a timeout error or information indicating a registration error) are converted into a barcode and printed as barcode information. Further, the barcode information is printed in the middle portion of the receipt in order to prevent the end portion of the receipt from being discarded by the receipt cutting operation.

  After execution of step S97, the display unit 24 displays that the printed receipt should be mailed to the center server 10 (step S98). The administrator mails the receipt to the center server 10 by referring to the displayed contents. Then, the barcode information on the receipt is read on the center server 10 side, and the read information is registered in the storage unit 15. After the execution of step S98, the registration failure post-process is terminated.

  In step S96, if the response information is information indicating that registration is complete and it is determined that registration is possible (step S96; YES), the display unit 24 displays that registration is complete (step S99). After the execution of step S99, the registration failure post-process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the public enterprise company server process executed by the public enterprise company server 30 and the search process executed by the center server 10 will be described.

  First, the public company server processing will be described. The public service company server process is a process of transmitting a search key for searching whether or not the customer has paid a fee to the center server 10 and receiving a telegram indicating the search result from the center server 10.

  In advance, a public notice is sent from the public enterprise to the customer indicating that the fee has not been paid, and the customer has already been contacted by the public enterprise, and the operator operating the server 30 of the public enterprise provides the customer. It is assumed that the customer number and payment deadline are accepted.

  For example, a public enterprise company server process is triggered by the operator of the public enterprise company server 30 entering an instruction to execute a public enterprise company server process via an input unit (not shown) of the public enterprise company server 30. Is executed.

  First, a customer number and a payment due date (search key) are transmitted to the center server 10 (step S101). And the message | telegram transmitted by step S117 of the search process mentioned later is received (step S102). Then, the received electronic message is referred to, and when the electronic message includes the seal information and the store information, the seal information and the store information are displayed on the display unit (not shown) (step S103). The operator of the server 30 of the public service company refers to the stamping date / time of the displayed stamping information and confirms whether or not the utility bill has been paid by the customer. When it is confirmed that the utility fee has been paid by the customer, the store information is confirmed and the store is notified that the utility fee has been paid. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the utility fee has not been paid by the customer, the store is informed that the utility fee has not been paid. After execution of step S103, the public enterprise company server process is terminated.

  Next, search processing executed by the center server 10 will be described. The search process is a process of searching whether there is data that matches the customer number and the payment due date based on the search key.

  Assume that the storage data shown in FIG. 8 is registered in the storage unit 15 of the center server 10 in advance.

  For example, in response to the start of reception of the search key transmitted from the server 30 of the public utility company, the search processing is performed in cooperation with the search program read from the storage unit 15 and appropriately expanded in the RAM 13 and the CPU 11. Is executed.

  First, reception of the search key is completed (step S111). Then, the storage data stored in the storage unit 15 is referred to, and it is searched whether there is data in which the customer number included in the search key matches the payment deadline (step S112). If no matching data is found (step S112; none), a response message indicating that there is no corresponding data is created (step S113).

  When matching data is searched in step S112 (step S112; present), the stored data stored in the storage unit 15 is referred to, and the searched data is extracted (step S114). Then, the stamp information and the store information added (linked) to the retrieved data are extracted (step S115). Specifically, bar code information including data that matches the search key (customer number and payment deadline) is searched, and seal information linked to the searched bar code information is extracted. Further, the register number of the register specific information associated with the searched barcode information is referred to, and the store information having the register number matching the referenced register number is extracted.

  Then, a message including the seal information and the store information is created (step S116). Then, the created electronic message is transmitted to the server 30 of the public enterprise (step S117). After step S117 is executed, the search process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the center server 10 registers the stored data in the storage unit 15 when the number of times of stamping received from the terminal device 20 does not exceed the maximum number of times of stamping stored in the storage unit 15. The registration completion message is transmitted to the terminal device 20. For this reason, the administrator can confirm that the storage agent has been reliably performed by referring to the registration completion message. Therefore, it is possible to reliably perform the storage agent business, and it is possible to prevent an operator's unauthorized processing and an operation error.

  Further, the administrator can refer to a message indicating that the seal has been exceeded. For this reason, it is possible to detect that an operator's unauthorized process or an operator's operation error has occurred, and an operator's unauthorized process or an operation error can be prevented.

  In addition, the administrator can refer to a message indicating that the interval time of the seal has elapsed. For this reason, it is possible to detect that an operator's unauthorized process or an operator's operation error has occurred, and an operator's unauthorized process or an operation error can be prevented.

  In addition, the stamping operation of the receipt stamp unit 28a is enabled from the time when the information indicating the storage agent is acquired from the barcode information until the storage data is transmitted to the center server 10. For this reason, since the operator can perform the stamping operation only while performing the storage agent, it is possible to prevent an operator's unauthorized processing and an operation error caused by performing the stamping operation at a time other than the storage agent.

  Even if the storage information cannot be registered in the center server 10, the unregistered information and storage data are stored in the storage unit 25. For this reason, since the administrator can execute post-registration failure post-processing using unregistered information and storage data stored in the storage unit 25, it is possible to reliably perform storage agent work.

  The description in the above embodiment is an example of a server device, a terminal device, and a program according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. 11 to 19 and FIG. 21 described in the above embodiments are all stored in the storage unit as a computer-readable program, but in addition, a memory card (ROM Card, RAM card, etc.), magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), recording medium such as a semiconductor memory, etc. The information may be stored in a recording medium provided in the device or terminal device, and received and read via a network. Then, the computer of the server device or the terminal device reads the program stored in the external recording medium into the memory, and executes the processing described in each of the embodiments by controlling the operation by the read program. Can do.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the storage data including the barcode information of one transfer slip is transmitted to the center server 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of bar code information read may be added to the stored data, and a plurality of stored data may be transmitted to the center server 10 at the same time. In this case, the center server 10 can determine whether or not the seal has been exceeded by summing the maximum stamp count information of the corresponding storage company.

  In addition, it is needless to say that the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each component of the storage agent system 1 in the above embodiment can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the storage agent system of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a center server. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a receipt stamp part. It is the figure which showed schematic structure of the receipt stamp part. (A) is the figure which showed the state in which the stamp part protruded from the outer side cylinder, and the state in which the stamp part was accommodated in the outer side cylinder. (B) is the figure which showed the structure which drives a marking part up and down. It is the figure which showed the storage data transmitted from a terminal device. It is the figure which showed the storage data memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of a center server. It is the figure which showed the shop identification information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of a center server. (A) is the figure which showed the data structure of the storage company name master. (B) is the figure which showed the example of a data table of a storage company name master. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a scanner process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a receipt stamp process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a center server process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a center server process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a registration failure post-process. It is a figure which shows an example of a receipt. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a public enterprise company server process and a search process. It is a figure which shows the structure of the conventional storage agency system. It is a figure which shows the structure of the conventional storage agency system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage agent system 10 Center server 20 Terminal device 30 Public enterprise company server 11,21 CPU
12, 22 Input unit 13, 23 RAM
14, 24 Display unit 15, 25, 34 Storage unit 16, 29 Communication unit 26 Scanner I / F unit 26a Scanner unit 27 Print unit 28 Receipt stamp I / F unit 28a Receipt stamp unit 29a, 35 Timing unit 31 Control unit 32 Receipt Marking part 32a Marking part 32b Ink storage part 32c Cushion spring part 33 Power supply part 36 Counter part 37 Switch part 38 Motor control part 39 Motor part 39a I / F part 51 Outer cylinder 52 Inner cylinder 53 Circuit mounting part 61 Screw part 62 Inner cylinder Bottom

Claims (7)

A server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing,
A storage Company information indicating a company for accommodating rates, memory means for storing in association with the maximum marking number information receipt stamp, a,
Receiving means for receiving storage data including storage company information of the storage destination and information on the number of times of stamping updated every time the terminal device is stamped when storage processing is performed in the terminal device. ,
The housing company information matching the housing company information included in the receiving data received by said receiving means retrieved from said storage means, stamping times information included in the receiving data received by said receiving means, the retrieved housed Company Determining means for determining whether or not the maximum stamp count information stored in association with the information is exceeded;
If it is determined that it does not exceed by said discrimination means, and control means for transmitting to said terminal device, information indicating that the receipt agent process has been carried out justified,
A server device comprising: The storage means stores the contact information of the manager of the store that performs the storage agent,
Wherein if it is determined that Yue Eteita by said determining means, for transmitting the warning information indicating a warning that there is an excess of seal with respect to the contacts,
The server apparatus according to claim 1. The control means, when it is determined by the determination means that the warning information indicating a warning that the seal has been exceeded is transmitted to a predetermined contact,
The server apparatus according to claim 1. A server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing,
Storage means for storing storage company information indicating a company that stores the charge, and maximum stamping number information of receipt stamps in association with each other;
Receiving means for receiving storage data including storage company information of the storage destination and information on the number of times of stamping updated every time the terminal device is stamped when storage processing is performed in the terminal device. ,
The storage means information that matches the storage company information included in the storage data received by the receiving means is searched from the storage means, and the number of times of stamping information included in the storage data received by the receiving means is the searched storage company. Determining means for determining whether or not the maximum stamp count information stored in association with the information is exceeded;
Control means for transmitting warning information indicating a warning that the seal has been exceeded to a predetermined contact when it is determined that the determination means has exceeded,
A server device comprising: The control means adds, to the warning information, a warning that the stamping interval time has elapsed when the interval information indicating the interval time when the receipt stamp is stamped has passed a predetermined time. ,
Server device according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that. A program for controlling a computer of a server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing,
The computer,
A storage Company information indicating a company for accommodating rates, memory means for storing in association with the maximum marking number information receipt stamp, a,
Receiving means for receiving storage data including storage company information of the storage destination and information on the number of times of stamping updated every time the terminal device is stamped when storage processing is performed in the terminal device ;
The housing company information matching the housing company information included in the receiving data received by said receiving means retrieved from said storage means, stamping times information included in the receiving data received by said receiving means, the retrieved housed Company A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the maximum stamp count information stored in association with the information is exceeded;
If it is determined that it does not exceed by said discriminating means, to the terminal device, the receipt agent process control means to send the information indicating that it was made legitimately,
A computer-readable program designed to function as a computer . A program for controlling a computer of a server device that receives storage data from a terminal device that performs storage processing and performs storage agent processing,
The computer,
Storage means for storing storage company information indicating a company storing charges and maximum stamp count information of receipt stamps in association with each other,
Receiving means for receiving storage data including storage company information of the storage destination and information on the number of times of stamping updated every time the terminal device is stamped when storage processing is performed in the terminal device;
The storage means information that matches the storage company information included in the storage data received by the receiving means is searched from the storage means, and the number of times of stamping information included in the storage data received by the receiving means is the searched storage company. A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the maximum stamp count information stored in association with the information is exceeded;
Control means for transmitting warning information indicating a warning that the seal has been exceeded to a predetermined contact when it is determined that the determination means has exceeded,
A computer-readable program designed to function as a computer.

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