JP5450539B2 - Mobile terminal and program - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a mobile terminal and a program.

  Conventionally, in a store such as a convenience store, order data (including a product code of an ordered product) about an ordered product is transmitted from a store computer that is a product management device to a host computer that is a product management device of a general department. The supervising unit places an order with the ordering party based on the ordering data received by the host computer. The supplier who has received the order delivers the product to the store. Prior to delivery from the supplier to the store, delivery data (including the product code of the delivered product) about the product delivered to the store is transmitted from the host computer of the supervision department to the store computer of the store. The store can obtain information about the delivered product based on the delivery data received by the store computer. Then, if the product is delivered from the supplier, the store performs inspection and delivery operations for the delivered product.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an inspection terminal device used for inspection work for delivered products in a store.

  By the way, when a store computer or point-of-sale (POS) terminal cannot be used due to the influence of a power outage such as a planned power outage, all sales at stores such as convenience stores have to rely on manual work. .

  However, in a store such as a convenience store, the price of the product is not affixed to the product and is often managed by a store computer or POS terminal, and it is difficult for the store clerk to grasp all the product prices. It has become a thing.

  Therefore, when switching to manual sales at a convenience store or the like in the event of a power outage, the price of the product may not be known, which may cause confusion.

The portable terminal according to the embodiment includes an information processing unit that performs information processing, an image input unit that inputs a symbol image including product identification information, a storage unit that stores various data, the information processing unit, and the image input unit and have a battery for supplying electric power to said storage unit and, at the store computer capable of data communication with mobile terminals, in correspondence with the commodity identification information the storage of the product master that stores product information including at least bid Master storage means for storing in the storage unit, master update means for updating the product master stored in the storage unit before the power failure start time, and the product identification information from the symbol image input from the image input unit. a reading means for reading, the sales quantity as well as searching for the bid from the product master in accordance with the product identification information read by said reading means And force, a sales processing unit for executing a product sales data processing for calculating the total sales amount on the basis of the unit price and the sales quantity, other than the merchandise sales data processing in accordance with the product identification information read by said reading means and business processing means for executing the business process, and mode switching means for switching between a merchandise sales mode for executing business processing mode and the merchandise sales data processing for executing said work processing, the product processed by the selling processing means Data storage means for storing the product information according to the identification information and the number of sales as sales registration data in the storage unit, and the sales registration data stored in the storage unit by the data storage unit after the power failure recovery, Means for transmitting to the store computer .

The program of the embodiment is capable of data communication with a store computer, and is supplied with power by a battery together with an image input unit that inputs a symbol image including product identification information and a storage unit that stores various data, and the image input unit A computer that controls the storage unit, a master storage unit that stores, in the storage unit, a product master that stores product information including at least a unit price corresponding to the product identification information, and before the power failure start time, the storage According to the product identification information read by the reading means, master reading means for updating the product master stored in the section, reading means for reading the product identification information from the symbol image input from the image input section enter the sales quantity as well as searching for the bid from the product master Te, the unit price and the sales number Selling processing means and, business processing means for executing the business process other than the merchandise sales data processing in accordance with the product identification information read by the reading means for performing merchandise sales data processing for calculating the total sales amount on the basis of the Mode switching means for switching between a business processing mode for executing the business processing and a product sales mode for executing the product sales data processing, the product information corresponding to the product identification information processed by the sales processing means, and Data storage means for storing the number of sales as sales registration data in the storage unit; and means for transmitting the sales registration data stored in the storage unit by the data storage means to the store computer after restoration from a power failure. Let it run.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a product management system of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the host computer. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the store computer. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of the ordering data file. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the delivery data file. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the ordering terminal. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the inspection terminal as seen from the front side. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the inspection terminal as seen from the back side. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the keyboard of the inspection terminal. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the inspection terminal. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a sales merchandise information storage area. FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of the CPU of the inspection terminal. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of an ordering process for placing an order for goods. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an order entry screen. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed before delivery to the store. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of inspection processing. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an initial screen of the inspection processing mode screen. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of store sales support processing. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a storefront sales support screen.

  This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment is an example applied to the inspection terminal 601 as a portable terminal.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a product management system 101 according to the present embodiment. The merchandise management system 101 according to the present embodiment includes a host computer 201 installed in the supervision unit 102 and a store computer 301 installed in the convenience store 103 to comprehensively manage store operations. The host computer 201 and the store computer 301 are connected to each other via a communication network 111 so that data communication is possible. The host computer 201 installed in the overall management unit 102 is also connected to a computer (not shown) of the ordering party 104 so that data communication is possible.

  The store computer 301 includes a keyboard 312 and a mouse 313 that is a pointing device. In addition, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 311 is provided as a user interface having an information notification function for a store clerk as a user.

  A plurality of POS (Point of Sales) terminals 401 are connected to the store computer 301 via a LAN (Local Area Network) cable 131 so that data communication is possible. The POS terminal 401 is arranged at the store of the convenience store 103 and executes merchandise sales data processing.

  In addition, the convenience store 103 is provided with an ordering terminal 501 for placing an order with the supervision unit 102 and an inspection terminal 601 for inspecting the delivered product. The ordering terminal 501 and the inspection terminal 601 can perform data communication with the store computer 301 via the wireless repeater 121 and the LAN cable 131.

  The ordering terminal 501 has a flat housing 501a having a thickness. On one side of the housing 501a, an LCD 512 with a touch panel 511 and a keyboard 513 disposed on the side of the LCD 512 are provided. A shoulder strap (not shown) is attached to the housing 501a. The store clerk of the convenience store 103 uses the ordering terminal 501 with this shoulder strap placed on the shoulder.

  The inspection terminal 601 includes a housing 613 that forms a handle portion. A keyboard 612 is provided in a portion corresponding to the handle portion of the housing 613. An LCD 611 serving as an inspection terminal user interface is provided on the front end side of the housing 613. Further, a symbol image (for example, a barcode) in which product identification information (product code) is added in the form of a code symbol is input to a portion of the housing 613 opposite to the LCD 611 by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like. A barcode scanner 614 (see FIG. 8), which is an input unit, is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the host computer 201. The host computer 201 includes a microcomputer 251 that drives and controls each unit. The microcomputer 251 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 252 that centrally controls each unit, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 253 that stores fixed data such as a control program in advance via a bus line 255, and various data. Is rewritable and is connected to a RAM (Random Access Memory) 254 which functions as a work area or the like. Therefore, the microcomputer 251 constitutes an information processing unit that executes information processing.

  A display controller 256, a keyboard controller 257, an HDD 258, and a communication interface 259 are connected to the microcomputer 251 via a bus line 255.

  The display controller 256 controls driving of the LCD 211 based on the image data, and causes the LCD 211 to display an image corresponding to the image data. The keyboard controller 257 takes an input signal from the keyboard 212 into the microcomputer 251. The communication interface 259 is connected to the communication network 111. That is, data communication with a plurality of store computers 301 is enabled via the communication network 111.

  The HDD 258 stores a product master file F1 that stores a product name, a unit price, a classification name, and the like in association with a product code that specifies a product, a product code included in ordering data that will be described later transmitted from the store computer 301, and the number of orders. An ordering master file F2 to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the store computer 301. The store computer 301 includes a microcomputer 351 that drives and controls each unit. The microcomputer 351 functions as a work area or the like by storing a ROM 353 for storing fixed data such as a control program in advance in a CPU 352 for centrally controlling each unit, a bus program 355, and various data in a rewritable manner. RAM 354 to be connected. Therefore, the microcomputer 351 constitutes an information processing unit that executes information processing.

  A display controller 356, a keyboard controller 357, a pointing device controller 358, an HDD 359, a first communication interface 360, and a second communication interface 361 are connected to the microcomputer 351 via a bus line 355.

  The display controller 356 drives and controls the LCD 311 based on the image data, and causes the LCD 311 to display an image corresponding to the image data. The keyboard controller 357 captures input signals from the keyboard 312 including the numeric keypad 312 a and the registration key 312 b displayed as “Enter” into the microcomputer 351. The pointing device controller 358 captures an input signal from the mouse 313 that is a pointing device into the microcomputer 351. The first communication interface 360 enables data communication between other devices, that is, the POS terminal 401 and the wireless repeater 121 via the LAN cable 131. The second communication interface 361 is connected to the communication network 111. That is, data communication with the host computer 201 is enabled via the communication network 111.

  The HDD 359 stores a product data file F4 that stores product names, unit prices, classification names, and the like in association with product codes, and further stores an order data file F5 and a delivery data file F6. The product data file F4 is updated, for example, at the timing of data transmission to the host computer 201 at the time of payment. The HDD 359 also stores application software AS.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the order data file F5. The order data file F5 has a data structure for storing the number of orders in association with the product code. The order data file F5 may further have a data structure for storing an order recipient, a date, etc. in association with the product code.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of the delivery data file F6. The delivery data file F6 has a data structure for storing the scheduled delivery number in association with the product code. The delivery data file F6 may further have a data structure for storing the scheduled delivery date in association with the product code.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the ordering terminal 501. The ordering terminal 501 includes a microcomputer 551 that drives and controls each unit. The microcomputer 551 functions as a work area or the like by storing a CPU 552 that centrally controls each unit, a ROM 553 that preliminarily stores fixed data such as a control program via the bus line 555, and various data in a rewritable manner. RAM 554 to be connected. Therefore, the microcomputer 551 constitutes an information processing unit that executes information processing.

  A touch panel controller 556, a display controller 557, a keyboard controller 558, a wireless communication interface 559, and a nonvolatile flash memory 562 are connected to the microcomputer 551 via a bus line 555.

  The touch panel controller 556 takes an input signal from the touch panel 511 into the microcomputer 551. The display controller 557 drives and controls the LCD 512 based on the image data, and causes the LCD 512 to display an image corresponding to the image data. The keyboard controller 558 captures input signals from the keyboard 513 including the numeric keypad 513 a and the registration key 513 b displayed as “Enter” into the microcomputer 551.

  The wireless communication interface 559 drives and controls the wireless unit 560. The wireless unit 560 performs wireless communication with the wireless repeater 121 via the antenna 561. Various data such as ordering data input to the ordering terminal 501 is transmitted from the wireless unit 560 to the wireless repeater 121. In this case, the destination of the transmitted data is the store computer 301. Therefore, data transmitted from the ordering terminal 501 is transmitted toward the store computer 301.

  Next, the inspection terminal 601 will be described in detail. 7 is a perspective view showing the inspection terminal 601 as seen from the front side, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the inspection terminal 601 as seen from the back side. The inspection terminal 601 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is a portable information processing terminal operated by a store clerk or the like, and is configured as a computer. The inspection terminal 601 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is configured so that a store clerk carrying the inspection terminal 601 can operate with one hand. The inspection terminal 601 includes an LCD 611 and a keyboard 612 on the front surface of the housing 613, and a barcode scanner 614 and a battery 615 on the back surface of the housing 613. Further, a code reading port 616 of the barcode scanner 614 is formed on the back surface of the housing 613.

  Further, the inspection terminal 601 includes trigger switches 617 and 618 at substantially central portions on both the left and right side surfaces of the housing 613. These trigger switches 617 and 618 serve as triggers when the bar code scanner 614 reads a code symbol such as a bar code.

  The battery 615 is detachably attached to the lower part of the back surface of the housing 613. The battery 615 is detached from the housing 613 by operating a release switch 619 provided at the lower part of the right side surface of the housing 613. The inspection terminal 601 is operated by the power of the battery 615.

  Here, FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601. As shown in FIG. 9, the keyboard 612 includes a numeric key 621 including a value number key of “0” to “9” and a decimal point key, an enter key 622, a backspace key 623, a clear key 624, a shift key 625, a power key 626, A first mode key 627 and a second mode key 628 are provided.

  The first mode key 627 on the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 is operated by a store clerk when executing an inspection processing function to be described later. On the other hand, the second mode key 628 on the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 is operated by a store clerk when executing the store sales support function described later.

  The barcode scanner 614 optically reads a barcode attached to a product. Here, a product code as product identification information is set for each product, and a product code is attached to each product in the form of a barcode.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the inspection terminal 601. As shown in FIG. The inspection terminal 601 includes a microcomputer 651 that drives and controls each unit. The microcomputer 651 functions as a work area or the like by storing a ROM 653 that preliminarily stores fixed data such as a control program and a variety of data in a rewritable manner via a bus line 655 in a CPU 652 that centrally controls each unit. And a RAM 654 that is connected. Therefore, the microcomputer 651 constitutes an information processing unit that executes information processing. The CPU 652 controls the inspection terminal 601 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 653. Note that the RAM 654 is backed up by a battery 615 so that the stored data is retained even when the power is turned off.

  A display controller 656, a keyboard controller 658, a scanner controller 659, a wireless communication interface 660, and a nonvolatile flash memory 663 serving as a storage unit are connected to the microcomputer 651 through a bus line 655.

  The display controller 656 controls the driving of the LCD 611 based on the image data, and causes the LCD 611 to display an image corresponding to the image data. The keyboard controller 658 captures input signals from the keyboard 612 and trigger switches 617 and 618 into the microcomputer 651. The scanner controller 659 drives and controls the barcode scanner 614 and takes the product code read by the barcode scanner 614 into the microcomputer 651.

  The wireless communication interface 660 controls driving of the wireless unit 661. The wireless unit 661 performs wireless communication with the wireless repeater 121 via the antenna 662. In the present embodiment, the inspection terminal 601 and the wireless repeater 121 constitute a wireless LAN system using a wireless LAN system. Various data input to the inspection terminal 601 is transmitted from the wireless unit 661 to the wireless repeater 121. In this case, the destination of the transmitted data is the store computer 301. Therefore, data transmitted from the inspection terminal 601 is transmitted toward the store computer 301.

  The flash memory 663 stores a product data file F7 and an order data file F8, which are product masters that store product names, unit prices, classification names, etc. in association with product codes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, a sales product information storage area 654a is formed in the RAM 654. The sales merchandise information storage area 654a stores a merchandise code, a merchandise name, a unit price, a sales quantity, etc. for each merchandise whose merchandise code is read by the barcode scanner 614. The product name and unit price stored in the sales product information storage area 654a are acquired from the product data file F7. That is, the sales product information storage area 654a of the RAM 654 is a storage unit that stores a product code read by the barcode scanner 614 and the like.

  The inspection terminal 601 has a control program installed in the ROM 653. When this control program is activated, the CPU 652 of the inspection terminal 601 has a master storage means 10, a reading means 20, a sales processing means 30, a business processing means 40, a mode switching means 50, as shown in FIG. The data storage means 60 and the master update means 70 function.

  Next, product ordering processing, pre-delivery processing, and inspection processing in the product management system 101 of the present embodiment will be briefly described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of an ordering process for placing an order for goods. Orders for merchandise are made by a store clerk at the convenience store 103 carrying the ordering terminal 501 while checking the inventory of merchandise shelves (not shown). First, the microcomputer 551 of the order terminal 501 displays an order entry screen 571 on the LCD 512 (step S101).

  FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an order entry screen 571. As shown in FIG. The order entry screen 571 is mainly composed of an order product list 574 and further includes an order button 572 and a cancel button 573. The order product list 574 includes a product name area 574a in which product names to be ordered are displayed, an order quantity area 574b in which numbers are input and displayed as the order quantity, and order reference information such as the order name and the previous order quantity. The order reference information area 574c is displayed. The microcomputer 551 of the ordering terminal 501 counts the ordering condition information of each product stored in the product data file F4 stored in the HDD 359 of the store computer 301 with a clock unit (not shown). A product that needs to be ordered at the current date and time is extracted, and the product name and order reference information are displayed in the ordered product list 574.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. Next, the microcomputer 551 of the ordering terminal 501 waits for the input of the order quantity (step S102). That is, if one of the order quantity areas 574b is selected by a touch operation, the order quantity is input by pressing the numeric keypad 513a of the keyboard 513, and the registration key 513b is pressed (Yes in step S102), the order terminal 501 The microcomputer 551 stores the input order quantity in the RAM 554 (step S103). The order number can be input until the order button 572 is touched (step S104). If the order button 572 is touch-operated (Yes in step S104), the microcomputer 551 of the order terminal 501 includes the product codes of all commodities stored in the RAM 554 with the order quantity input and the order quantity. Order data is generated, and the generated order data is transmitted to the store computer 301 via the wireless repeater 121 (step S105).

  When the microcomputer 351 of the store computer 301 receives the ordering data from the ordering terminal 501 (Yes in step S106), the microcomputer 351 transmits the received ordering data to the host computer 201 of the control unit 102 via the communication network 111. The product code and the number of orders included in the received order data are stored in the order data file F5 (step S107). The microcomputer 251 of the host computer 201 stores the product code and the number of orders included in the order data received from the store computer 301 in the order master file F2.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed before delivery to the store. First, the microcomputer 251 of the host computer 201 generates delivery data including a product code for specifying a product scheduled to be delivered to the store and the scheduled delivery number, and temporarily stores it in the RAM 254 (step S301). The product code and the scheduled delivery number are input to the microcomputer 251 by the keyboard 212. Next, the microcomputer 251 of the host computer 201 sends the delivery data to the store computer 301 of the convenience store 103 via the communication network 111 when a predetermined transmission instruction operation is performed using the keyboard 212 or the like (Yes in step S302). The message is transmitted (step S303).

  When the microcomputer 351 of the store computer 301 receives the delivery data from the host computer 201 (Yes in step S309), the microcomputer 351 stores the product code and the expected delivery number included in the received delivery data in the delivery data file F6 ( Step S310).

  Next, inspection processing by the inspection terminal 601 will be described. The inspection process is executed by the reading unit 20, the job processing unit 40, the mode switching unit 50, and the master update unit 70 shown in FIG. 12 controlling each unit according to the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. . When the customer is delivered from the supplier 104 to the convenience store 103, the store clerk of the convenience store 103 inspects the product. In the inspection, the store clerk carries the inspection terminal 601 and reads the product code attached to the delivered product in the form of a barcode.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the first mode key 627 on the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 is operated by a store clerk, the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 shifts to the inspection processing mode, and the inspection processing mode is displayed on the LCD 611. A screen is displayed (step S401: mode switching means 50, business processing means 40).

  FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the initial screen 671 of the inspection processing mode screen. The initial screen 671 of the inspection processing mode screen includes a master reception button 672, an inspection processing button 673, and a cancel button 674.

  The microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 has any one of the master reception button 672, the inspection processing button 673, and the cancel button 674 through the store key operation of the enter key 622, the back space key 623, the clear key 624, the shift key 625, and the like. It is determined whether it has been selected (steps S402 to S404).

  If the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the master reception button 672 has been selected (Yes in step S403), the microcomputer 651 executes master reception processing (steps S405 to S406: master storage unit 10, master update unit 70). ) When it is determined that the inspection processing button 673 has been selected (Yes in step S402), inspection processing is executed (steps S407 to S409: business processing means 40), and when it is determined that the cancel button 674 has been selected. (Yes in step S404) ends the inspection processing mode.

  If the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the master reception button 672 has been selected (Yes in step S403), the microcomputer 651 accesses the store computer 301 via the wireless repeater 121 and the LAN cable 131 to store the store. The data of the order data file F5 stored in the HDD 359 of the computer 301 is acquired, the data of the acquired order data file F5 is copied to the order data file F8 of the flash memory 663 (step S405), and the product stored in the HDD 359 is stored. Data in the data file F4 is acquired, and the acquired data in the product data file F4 is copied to the product data file F7 in the flash memory 663 (step S406: master storage unit 10, master update unit 70).

  Note that the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 stores the data of the order data file F5 and the product data stored in the HDD 359 of the store computer 301 when a predetermined time is measured by a clock unit (not shown). You may make it acquire the data of the file F4 regularly.

  Further, when the power failure time is known in advance, such as a planned power failure, the store computer 301 has a clock unit (not shown) that measures a predetermined time before the predetermined power failure start time. The data of the product data file F4 stored in the HDD 359 may be transmitted to the inspection terminal 601 side.

  On the other hand, when the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the inspection processing button 673 has been selected (Yes in step S402), it waits for the barcode scanner 614 to read the product code (step S407: reading means 20). ).

  If the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the bar code scanner 614 has read the product code (Yes in step S407), the microcomputer 651 searches the order data file F5 and acquires the number of orders corresponding to the read product code. Then, an order quantity display (not shown) based on the obtained order quantity is displayed on the LCD 611 (step S408: business processing means 40). Such processes of steps S407 to S408 are repeated until the inspection process is completed for all the products (Yes in step S409).

  Next, the over-the-counter sales support process for the inspection terminal 601 during a power failure will be described. In the store sales support process, the reading unit 20, the sales processing unit 30, the mode switching unit 50, and the data storage unit 60 shown in FIG. 12 control each unit according to the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the second mode key 628 on the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 is operated by a store clerk at the time of a power failure, the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 shifts to the store sales support mode and displays the store sales support screen on the LCD 611. Display (step S501: mode switching means 50, sales processing means 30).

  FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the storefront sales support screen 681. The storefront sales support screen 681 includes a date / time area 682, a product name area 683, a unit price area 684, a number area 685, a total amount area 686, a deposit amount area 687, and a fishing area 688.

  The date / time area 682 is an area for displaying the date / time acquired from a clock unit (not shown). The product name area 683 is an area for displaying the product name acquired from the product data file F7 based on the product code read by the barcode scanner 614. The unit price area 684 is an area for displaying the unit price searched from the product data file F7 based on the product code read by the barcode scanner 614. The number area 685 is an area for displaying the number of sales input by the ten key 621 of the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601. The total amount area 686 is an area for displaying the total sales amount. The deposit amount area 687 is an area for displaying the deposit amount input with the numeric keypad 621 of the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601. The fishing area 688 is an area for displaying a change amount which is the difference between the total sales amount and the deposit amount.

  The microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 displays the storefront sales support screen 681 on the LCD 611, and then waits for reading of the product code by the barcode scanner 614 (step S502: reading means 20).

  If the microcomputer 651 (sales processing means 30) of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the barcode scanner 614 has read the product code (Yes in step S502), it searches the product data file F7 and corresponds to the read product code. The product name is acquired, and the acquired product name is displayed in the product name area 683 of the storefront sales support screen 681 (step S503), the product data file F7 is searched, and the unit price corresponding to the read product code is acquired. The acquired unit price is displayed in the unit price area 684 of the storefront sales support screen 681 (step S504).

  The microcomputer 651 (sales processing means 30) of the inspection terminal 601 calculates the total sales amount based on the acquired unit price, and displays the calculated total sales amount in the total amount area 686 of the storefront sales support screen 681. (Step S505).

  The microcomputer 651 (sales processing means 30) of the inspection terminal 601 inputs the number of sales by the numeric keypad 621 of the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 after reading the product code by the barcode scanner 614 (step S502). In this case (Yes in step S506), the input sales quantity is displayed in the quantity area 685 of the storefront sales support screen 681 (step S507), and the total sales amount increased according to the input sales quantity is calculated. The calculated total sales amount is displayed in the total amount area 686 of the storefront sales support screen 681 (step S508).

  The above-described processing of steps S502 to S508 is repeated until a tightening declaration is made.

  When the microcomputer 651 (sales processing means 30) of the inspection terminal 601 determines that the closing key (for example, the enter key 622) has been operated, it is determined that the closing is declared (Yes in step S509), and the deposit amount is input. Wait (step S510).

  The microcomputer 651 (sales processing means 30) of the inspection terminal 601 supports the over-the-counter sales support for the entered deposit amount when the deposit amount is input by the numeric keypad 621 of the keyboard 612 of the inspection terminal 601 (Yes in step S510). The change amount is displayed in the deposit amount area 687 of the screen 681 (step S511), and the change amount that is the difference between the input deposit amount and the total sales amount is calculated, and the calculated change amount is displayed in the fishing area of the over-the-counter sales support screen 681. It is displayed on 688 (step S512).

  Finally, the microcomputer 651 of the inspection terminal 601 stores the product code, the product name, the unit price, and the sales quantity for each product for which the product code is read by the barcode scanner 614 in the sales product information storage area 654a of the RAM 654. And it memorize | stores as journal data (step S513: data storage means 60), and complete | finishes a process.

  Note that the sales registration data and journal data stored in the sales merchandise information storage area 654a of the RAM 654 are transmitted to the store computer 301 via the wireless repeater 121 and the LAN cable 131 at a predetermined timing after recovery from the power failure. The

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the inspection terminal 601 having the battery 615 that supplies power to the microcomputer 651, the barcode scanner 614, the RAM 654, and the flash memory 663, the processing other than the product sales data processing is performed according to the product identification information. When the business process mode for executing the business process is switched to the product sales mode for executing the product sales data process, the unit price is searched from the product data file F7 according to the product identification information read from the symbol image input from the scanner. Then, the product sales data processing is executed, and the data subjected to the product sales data processing is stored in the storage unit. As a result, even if the store computer 301 and the POS terminal 401 cannot be used due to the influence of a power outage such as a planned power outage, the inspection terminal 601 can be operated with the battery 615 for a few hours to scan the product. With the product sales data processing function, etc., it is possible to support store sales.

  That is, when a power outage is predicted in advance (for example, planned power outage), the product data file F7 of the inspection terminal 601 is updated from the store computer 301, and the product data file F7 updated in advance is used. In the event of a power failure, the store clerk displays a storefront sales support screen 681 on the LCD 611 of the inspection terminal 601, scans the product code with the barcode scanner 614, and inputs the number of items sold with the keyboard 612. By inputting the number of sales, the total amount (tax calculated) is displayed on the storefront sales support screen 681, and storefront sales can be performed based on the amount.

  The control program executed by the inspection terminal 601 which is a portable terminal of the present embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital The recording medium may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as Versatile Disk).

  Furthermore, the control program executed by the inspection terminal 601 that is the portable terminal of the present embodiment may be provided by storing it on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloading it via the network. good. Further, the control program executed by the inspection terminal 601 that is the portable terminal of the present embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The control program executed by the inspection terminal 601 which is a portable terminal of the present embodiment includes the above-described units (master storage means 10, reading means 20, sales processing means 30, business processing means 40, mode switching means 50, data storage means. 60, master update means 70), and the module configuration includes the actual hardware, and the CPU (processor) reads the control program from the ROM and executes it to load the respective units onto the main storage device. The master storage means 10, the reading means 20, the sales processing means 30, the business processing means 40, the mode switching means 50, the data storage means 60, and the master update means 70 are generated on the main storage device.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Master memory | storage means 20 Reading means 30 Sales processing means 40 Business processing means 50 Mode switching means 60 Data storage means 70 Master update means 601 Portable terminal 614 Image input part 651 Information processing part 654a Storage part 663 Storage part F7 Goods master

JP 2002-87524 A

Claims (3)

An information processing unit that executes information processing, an image input unit that inputs a symbol image including product identification information, a storage unit that stores various data, and power to the information processing unit, the image input unit, and the storage unit and have a battery for supplying, at the store computer capable of data communication with the mobile terminal,
Master storage means for storing a product master storing product information including at least a unit price corresponding to the product identification information in the storage unit;
Master update means for updating the product master stored in the storage unit before the power failure start time;
Reading means for reading the product identification information from the symbol image input from the image input unit;
Product sales data processing for searching for the unit price from the product master according to the product identification information read by the reading unit , inputting the number of sales, and calculating the total sales price based on the unit price and the sales number Sales processing means to execute;
Business processing means for executing business processing other than the product sales data processing according to the product identification information read by the reading device;
Mode switching means for switching between a business processing mode for executing the business processing and a product sales mode for executing the product sales data processing;
Data storage means for storing in the storage unit of the commodity information and the sales quantity of sales registration data corresponding to the product identification information processed by the sales processing unit,
Means for transmitting the sales registration data stored in the storage unit by the data storage means to the store computer after a power failure recovery;
A mobile terminal comprising: The sales processing unit displays a sales support screen including a unit price area that is an area for displaying the unit price when the mode switching unit switches to the product sales mode, and displays the symbol image from the image input unit. Wait for input,
The mobile terminal according to claim 1. Store a computer data can communicate, powered by a battery with a storage unit for storing the image input unit and various data input symbol image including product identification information is supplied, controlling the said storage unit and the image input unit To the computer
Master storage means for storing a product master storing product information including at least a unit price corresponding to the product identification information in the storage unit;
Master update means for updating the product master stored in the storage unit before the power failure start time;
Reading means for reading the product identification information from the symbol image input from the image input unit;
Product sales data processing for searching for the unit price from the product master according to the product identification information read by the reading unit , inputting the number of sales, and calculating the total sales price based on the unit price and the sales number Sales processing means to execute;
Business processing means for executing business processing other than the product sales data processing according to the product identification information read by the reading device;
Mode switching means for switching between a business processing mode for executing the business processing and a product sales mode for executing the product sales data processing;
Data storage means for storing in the storage unit of the commodity information and the sales quantity of sales registration data corresponding to the product identification information processed by the sales processing unit,
Means for transmitting the sales registration data stored in the storage unit by the data storage means to the store computer after a power failure recovery;
A program that executes

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