JP5462226B2 - Payment terminal - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a payment terminal.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a POS (Point Of Sales: point-of-sale information management) terminal is generally known as a settlement terminal that is installed in a store that sells products and performs registration and settlement of products.

  Conventionally, a payment terminal that is easy to use for users has been desired.

A payment terminal according to the present embodiment includes a main body unit that includes a reader / writer that reads and writes information on a storage medium that stores electronic money information, a scanner that reads information on a product code displayed on a product, and the main body unit. A holding unit that is detachably held, and when the main body unit is held by the holding unit, after reading the information of one product code through the scanner and registering the product information, A single item payment mode that allows only electronic payment to be performed on the registered product information via a reader / writer is executed. On the other hand, when the product information is removed from the holding unit, a mode different from the single item payment mode is executed. A reading means for reading history information indicating the purchase history of the product stored in the storage medium, and a confirmation instruction for instructing an operation for confirming whether the payment is correct or not by the customer Then, based on an instruction from the confirmation instruction means, the history information is read from the storage medium possessed by the customer via the reading means and displayed on the display unit, and a confirmation mode for confirming whether the payment by the customer is correct is executed. a confirmation mode executing means further Ru comprising a.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a payment terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the payment terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view showing one side of the main body. FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the back of the main body. FIG. 5 is a front view showing the front of the holding unit. FIG. 6 is a side view showing one side surface of the holding portion. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a control system of the main body. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the CPU. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a usage pattern in a state where the main body is held by the holding portion. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a usage pattern in a state in which the main body is detached from the holding unit. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing operations in the payment terminal.

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

  Note that the payment terminal according to the present embodiment schematically executes a payment mode in which the customer himself registers and pays for a product related to the purchase target product in a state where the main body is held in the holding unit. On the other hand, it becomes a payment terminal for executing a mode used by a store clerk in a state where the main body is removed from the holding unit.

  Initially, the external appearance structure of the payment terminal 1 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing an external configuration of the payment terminal 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the payment terminal 1 is mainly configured by a main body 2 and a holding portion (cradle) 3 that detachably holds the main body 2. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the main body 2 is held by the holding unit 3, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the main body 2 is removed from the holding unit 3.

  3 is a side view showing one side of the main body 2, FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the back of the main body 2, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing the front of the holding unit 3. 6 is a side view showing one side surface of the holding unit 3.

  As shown in the figure, the main unit 2 has a liquid crystal display (display unit) 21 for displaying various information on the front, a touch panel 22 stacked on the liquid crystal display 21, and electronic money information via a predetermined reading window. Displayed on electronic money RW23 for reading / writing information from / to a stored storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) (not shown) and products sold at a store via a predetermined reading window (not shown) A CCD scanner (hereinafter simply referred to as “scanner”) 24 for reading information (product code) of a code symbol (for example, a barcode) is provided.

  One side of the main body 2 includes a push button type switching button 25 for designating one of the “single item payment mode” and “multiple payment mode” described later, and whether the payment by the customer is correct or not (that is, And a push button type confirmation button 26 for confirming whether or not the customer has settled correctly.

  When the main body 2 is held by the holding section 3, the main body 3 is stored in the storage section 31 of the holding section 3, and when the main body 2 is removed from the holding section 3, A storage gripper 27 is provided to be gripped by.

  Further, on the back surface of the main body 3, when the main body 2 is held by the holding portion 3, a pair of first connecting portions 28, 28 respectively connected to the pair of first connecting portions 32, 32 of the holding portion 3. (See FIGS. 3 and 4) Similarly, when the main body 2 is held by the holding portion 3, a pair of second connecting portions 29 that are connected to the pair of second connecting portions 33 and 33 of the holding portion 3, respectively. 29 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Further, on the back surface of the main body 3, when the main body 2 is held by the holding portion 3, a pair of power supply terminals T 1 and T 1 connected to the pair of power supply terminals T 3 and T 3 of the holding portion 3 (FIG. 3, FIG. 4) and a communication terminal T2 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) connected to the communication terminal T4 of the holding unit 3 when the main body 2 is held by the holding unit 3.

  The holding unit 3 includes a storage unit 31 that stores the storage grip body 27.

  On the front surface of the holding part 3, the pair of first connection parts 32, 32, the pair of second connection parts 33, 33, the pair of power supply terminals T3, T3, and the communication terminal T4 are provided. (See FIGS. 2, 5, and 6).

  The payment terminal 1 of the present embodiment is installed in a store that sells products. For example, a customer who purchases only one product by himself / herself is installed in each product display shelf of a convenience store. Used for registering and paying for products for purchase. A customer who wishes to purchase a plurality of products has a plurality of products registered and settled by operation of a store clerk (casher) or the like at a POS terminal installed at the accounting place of the convenience store.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the control system of the main body 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a control system of the main body 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the main body 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 20c, which are connected via a bus line BL. Has been. The CPU 20a functions as a process control unit 200 (see FIG. 9) that controls the processing operation of the main body unit 2 by developing and executing a program stored in the ROM 20b on the RAM 20c.

  The CPU 20a also has a liquid crystal display 21, a touch panel 22, a storage device (nonvolatile memory) 20d, an input I / F 20e, an electronic money RW23, and a first communication I / F 20f via a bus line BL and an interface (not shown). The second communication I / F 20g, the scanner 24, the history reader 20h, the power control unit 20i, and the like are connected. In addition, a switching button 25 and a confirmation button 26 are connected to the CPU 20a via the input I / F 20e.

  The ROM 20b, the RAM 20c, and the storage device 20d function as storage means and store various data. Note that the storage device 20d is storage means for storing and holding data that needs to be held even when the power is turned off, and is constituted by, for example, a nonvolatile memory.

  The first communication I / F 20f is an interface that communicates with the printer P1 that is connected to the holding unit 3 in a wired manner via the communication terminal T2 and the communication terminal T4 of the holding unit 3 and issues the settled seal S, The second communication I / F 20g is associated with the main unit 2 in advance by a store clerk or the like, is connected via Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or the like, and issues a pre-registered ticket R when the forward mode described later is executed. This is an interface for communicating with the printer P2. The first communication I / F 20f and the second communication I / F 20g communicate with a parent POS terminal installed at a not-shown store accounting place, a store server installed at the store office, and the like.

  The history reader 20h is a reading device that reads product purchase history information from a storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) possessed by the customer when confirming whether the payment by the customer is correct.

  The power supply control unit 20i controls power supply to the main body unit 2, and when the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 (that is, when the power supply terminal T1 and the power supply terminal T3 are connected). ), Power from a commercial power source (external power source) PW connected via an outlet (not shown) is stored in each component (CPU 20a, ROM 20b, RAM 20c, liquid crystal display 21, touch panel 22, storage in the main unit 2). Device 20d, electronic money RW23, scanner 24, history reader 20h, etc.) while the main body 2 is removed from the holding unit 3 (ie, the power supply terminal T1 and the power supply terminal T3 are not connected). In some cases, the electric power from the storage battery 20j built in the main body 2 is supplied to each of the components.

  That is, the main body 2 of the present embodiment operates with electric power supplied from the commercial power source (external power source) PW in the state of being held by the holding unit 3, and on the other hand, in the state of being detached from the holding unit 3, It operates with electric power supplied from the built-in storage battery 20j.

  Next, the functional configuration of the main body 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the CPU 20a. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 20a functions as the process control unit 200 by developing a program stored in the ROM 20b or the like on the RAM 20c or the like and executing it. The processing control unit 200 includes a state determination unit 200a, a payment mode switching unit 200b, a single item payment unit 200c, a multiple payment unit 200d, a forwarding unit 200e, a printer switching unit 200f, and a purchase history confirmation unit 200g.

  Here, the state determination unit 200a determines whether the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 or removed from the holding unit 3 depending on the connection / non-connection state of the power supply terminal T1 and the power supply terminal T3. is there.

  The settlement mode switching unit 200b designates “single item settlement mode” via the switching button 25 and the input I / F 20e in a state where the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determining unit 200a. When an instruction is input, an execution instruction is output to a single item settlement unit 200c described later so that the settlement mode executed by the main unit 2 is set to the “single item settlement mode”. In addition, the settlement mode switching unit 200b receives the instruction for designating the “multiple settlement mode” via the switching button 25 and the input I / F 20e while the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3. In order to set the settlement mode executed by the main unit 2 to the “multiple settlement mode”, an execution instruction is output to the later-described multiple settlement unit 200d.

  Based on the execution instruction from the payment mode switching unit 200b, the single-item payment unit 200c reads the product code information of one product through the scanner 24 and registers the product information, and then through the electronic money RW23. The “single-item settlement mode” that allows only electronic settlement to the registered product information is executed. The single-item settlement unit 200c issues a settlement seal S using the printer P1 when the single-item settlement of the product is finished.

  Based on the execution instruction from the payment mode switching unit 200b, the multiple settlement unit 200d reads the product code information of one or more products via the scanner 24 and registers the product information, and then via the electronic money RW23. The “multiple payment mode” is executed in which one payment is made by electronic money for one or more registered products.

  When the main body unit 2 is removed from the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determination unit 200a, the front page 200e acquires product code information of one or a plurality of products via the scanner 24 and stores the product information Is registered, and a pre-registration ticket R (FIG. 10) on which a QR code (two-dimensional code) obtained by encoding the registered product information is printed is issued using the printer P2. .

  The printer switching unit 200f is connected to the printer P1 connected to the holding unit 3 using the first communication I / F 20f when the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determination unit 200a. On the other hand, when the main body unit 2 is removed from the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determination unit 200a, it is associated with the main body unit 2 in advance by a store clerk or the like using the second communication I / F 20g. Communication connection with the printer P2.

  The purchase history confirmation unit 200g uses the history reader 20h when the main body 2 is held by the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determination unit 200a and when the confirmation button 26 is pressed. The history information is read from a storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) possessed by the customer and displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 to execute a “confirmation mode” in which the customer confirms whether the payment is correct. The purchase history confirmation unit 200g displays only purchase information of the own store on the liquid crystal display 21 as purchase history information, and does not display purchase information of other stores on the liquid crystal display 21.

  That is, the store clerk stores a storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) in which electronic money information is stored from a customer who seems not to make a payment correctly (that is, a customer who pretends to make a payment and tries to take the goods home). ), The history reader 20h reads the history information, and the purchase history confirmation unit 200g displays the history information on the liquid crystal display 21, so that the price of the product held by the customer can be determined from the displayed history information. And the most recent price in the purchase history displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 is determined to have been settled correctly if the two match, and on the other hand, if they do not match, the payment has not been made correctly. Judgment can be made.

  Note that the payment terminal 1 of the present embodiment is basically set to execute the single item payment mode based on a pressing operation of the switching button 25 by a store clerk or the like.

  Next, the usage form of the payment terminal 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. 9 and FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a usage pattern in a state in which the main body 2 is held by the holding section 3, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a usage pattern in a state in which the main body 2 is detached from the holding section 3. It is.

  In other words, in the state where the main body 2 is held by the holding unit 3, the payment terminal 1 according to the present embodiment has the “single item payment mode” by the single item payment unit 200c or the “multiple payments” by the multiple payment unit 200d. When one of the “mode” is executed and the “single item payment mode” is executed, the payment is completed by the printer P1 connected to the holding unit 3 when the payment of one product purchased by the customer is completed. A seal S (see FIG. 9) is issued.

  Further, in the state where the main body 2 is detached from the holding unit 3, the settlement terminal 1 of the present embodiment executes the “fronting mode” by the front fronting unit 200 e, and is previously connected to the main body 2 by a store clerk or the like. A pre-registered ticket R (see FIG. 10) is issued by the associated printer P2.

  The issued pre-registration ticket R is handed to the corresponding customer. When the customer hands over the pre-registered ticket R to the store clerk (casher) at the store's accounting place, the cashier receives the QR code (two-dimensional code) Q printed on the pre-registered ticket R received from the customer. The scanner connected to the parent POS terminal installed in the computer is read. Then, the POS terminal executes a payment process based on the data incorporated in the QR code read by the scanner.

  Next, processing operations in the settlement terminal 1 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing operations in the payment terminal 1.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the payment terminal 1, the state determination unit 200a of the processing control unit 200 determines whether or not the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 (step S1). As a result of this determination, when the state determination unit 200a determines that the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 (see FIG. 9) (step S1: Yes), the process control unit 200 then performs single item settlement. It is determined whether or not a mode is designated (step S2).

  In other words, in the process of step S2, the settlement mode switching unit 200b is connected via the switching button 25 and the input I / F 20e while the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determining unit 200a. If an instruction to designate “single item settlement mode” is input, it is determined that “single item settlement mode” is designated (step S2: Yes), and the settlement mode executed by the main unit 2 is set to “single item settlement mode”. ”, An execution instruction is output to the single-item settlement unit 200c. Thereby, in subsequent step S3, the single item settlement unit 200c operates, and the main unit 2 transitions to a state in which the above-described single item settlement mode can be executed.

  In step S3, the printer switching unit 200f performs communication connection with the printer P1 (see FIG. 9) connected to the holding unit 3 using the first communication I / F 20f.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S2, the settlement mode switching unit 200b is in a state where the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3 based on the determination result of the state determination unit 200a, and the switching button 25 and the input I / F 20e. If an instruction for designating “multiple settlement mode” is input via, it is determined that “multiple settlement mode” is designated (step S2: No), and the settlement mode executed by the main unit 2 is set to “multiple settlement mode”. An execution instruction is output to the multiple settlement unit 200d in order to change to “settlement mode”. Thereby, in subsequent step S4, the multiple settlement unit 200d operates, and the main body unit 2 transitions to a state in which the above-described multiple settlement mode can be executed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1, if the state determination unit 200a determines that the main body unit 2 is not held by the holding unit 3 (see FIG. 10) (step S1: No), then, the process control unit In 200, the front part 200e operates, and the main body part 2 transitions to a state in which the above-described front mode can be executed (step S5).

  In step S5, the printer switching unit 200f uses the second communication I / F 20g to establish communication connection with the printer P2 (see FIG. 10) associated with the main unit 2 in advance by a store clerk or the like.

  Note that, in the processing of step S3 and step S4, it is determined whether or not the main body unit 2 has been removed from the holding unit 3. As a result of this determination, the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3. If it is determined, the respective processing (step S3 or step S4) is continued. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S3 and step S4, when it is determined that the main body unit 2 has been removed from the holding unit 3, the process control unit 200 shifts the process to step S5.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3. As a result of the determination, it is determined that the main body unit 2 is removed from the holding unit 3. If so, the process of step S5 is continued. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S5, if it is determined that the main body 2 is held by the holding unit 3, the process control unit 200 sets Yes in the determination in step S1, and then performs the process in step S2. The process proceeds to the determination process and the same process is performed.

  Here, an example of the specific processing of FIG. 11 will be described.

  For example, a single item settlement process in the case where a customer purchases one product called can juice in a store such as a convenience store in the process of step S3 will be described.

  In this case, in the process of step S3, a customer who has visited a store such as a convenience store in which the payment terminal 1 of the present embodiment is installed picks up the desired can juice (product) from the product display shelf, The displayed bar code (product code part) is held over the reading window of the scanner 24. Then, in the payment terminal 1, the single-item payment unit 200c causes the scanner 24 to read the bar code of the can juice, acquire a product code associated with the can juice, and based on the acquired product code, Price corresponding to the product code from the parent POS terminal (not shown) installed at the store accounting location or the store server (not shown) installed at the store office (for example, “100 yen”). Etc.).

  Subsequently, in the payment terminal 1, the single-item payment unit 200c displays information related to the can juice, that is, the product name (such as XX juice) and the price (such as “100 yen”) on the liquid crystal display 21, so that one product can be displayed. Wait for execution of electronic money settlement (electronic settlement) of a certain can juice.

  In this standby state, when the customer holds a storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) storing electronic money information held by the customer over the reading window of the electronic money RW23, the single-item payment unit 200c is set in the payment terminal 1. Then, the can juice settlement (accounting) process is executed via the electronic money RW23. At this time, if the balance is sufficient and the electronic payment is completed successfully, the payment terminal 1 informs the customer that the payment is completed on the liquid crystal display 21 (for example, “Payment has been completed. A sticker will be issued. Please stick it to the product and take it home. ”). On the other hand, when the electronic payment is not completed because the balance is insufficient, the payment terminal 1 informs the customer that the balance is insufficient on the liquid crystal display 21 (for example, “50 yen balance is insufficient”). ) Is displayed.

  When the payment is successfully completed in the above-described processing, the payment terminal 1 stores the sales information (product name “XX juice”, unit price “100 yen”, the number “1” in the storage device 20d, etc.). Etc.) is registered in a predetermined sales file.

  Next, the multi-settlement process in the case where the customer purchases two items of can juice (product) and bread (product) at a store such as a convenience store in the process of step S4 will be described.

  In this case, in the process of step S3, a customer who visits a store such as a convenience store where the payment terminal 1 is installed picks up desired can juice (product) and bread (product) from the product display shelf. Hold the barcode (product code part) displayed on the juice over the reading window of the scanner 24.

  Then, in the payment terminal 1, the multiple payment unit 200d causes the scanner 24 to read the bar code of the can juice, subsequently acquires a product code associated with the can juice, and based on the acquired product code The price (for example, “100 yen”) corresponding to the product code is acquired from the parent POS terminal (not shown) or the store server (not shown).

  Subsequently, in the payment terminal 1, the multiple payment unit 200d displays the information on the can juice, that is, the product name (such as XX juice) on the liquid crystal display 21, and subsequently displays the barcode of another product by the customer. Waiting for a reading operation to be performed by the scanner, waiting for a customer to perform a predetermined tightening operation via the touch panel, or holding a storage medium over the reading window of the electronic money RW23. stand by.

  Here, the customer holds another product, that is, a bar code (product code part) displayed on the bread over the reading window of the scanner 24.

  Then, in the payment terminal 1, in the multiple payment unit 200d, the scanner 24 reads the bread barcode, and then acquires a product code associated with the bread, and based on the acquired product code, A price (for example, “120 yen”) corresponding to the product code is acquired from a parent POS terminal (not shown) or the store server (not shown), and then the settlement terminal 1 receives information about the bread, The product name (such as XX bread) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21, and then waiting for the customer to perform a reading operation for causing the scanner to read the barcode of another product, and the electronic money of the product Wait for execution of payment (electronic payment).

  Then, by reading the barcodes of all the products that the customer wishes to purchase, the electronic money RW23 is read from a storage medium (such as a mobile phone or an electronic money card) in which the electronic money information that the customer has is stored. When the terminal is held over the window, the settlement terminal 1 executes settlement (accounting) processing of the two products, the can juice and bread, via the electronic money RW23. At this time, as described above, the payment terminal 1 displays on the liquid crystal display 21 information for notifying the customer that payment has been completed, information for notifying the customer of insufficient balance, and the like.

  When the payment is successfully completed in the processing described above, in the payment terminal 1, the multiple payment unit 200d stores the sales information (product name “XX juice”, unit price “100” on the transaction) in the storage device 20d and the like. Yen ”, quantity“ 1 ”, product name“ XX bread ”, unit price“ 120 yen ”, quantity“ 1 ”, etc.) are registered in a predetermined sales file.

  Next, in the process of step S5, for example, in the case where a plurality (a large number) of customers are queued for payment (accounting) at the accounting location of a store such as a convenience store, the store clerk is placed on the merchandise display shelf. The main unit 2 of a certain settlement terminal 1 is removed from the holding unit 3, and the products in the shopping basket of the customer making the procession, for example, two products such as can juice and bread are pre-registered A case where the pre-rolling process is performed will be described.

  In this case, in the process of step S5, the store clerk causes the scanner 24 to read the barcodes of the products in the customer's shopping basket, two products, can juice and bread. Then, in the main body 2, the front brewing unit 200 e acquires the product codes of the two products “can juice” and “bread” read via the scanner 24, and the above-described product codes are based on the acquired product codes. Product information of each product (can juice and bread) from parent POS terminal or store server (product name “XX juice”, price “100 yen”, quantity “1”, product name “XX bread”, price “120 yen”, the number “1”, etc.) are registered in the sales file, and a pre-registered ticket R (see FIG. 10) on which a QR code (two-dimensional code) obtained by encoding the registered information is printed is used by the printer P2. Issue. Thereby, the clerk hands the issued pre-registered ticket R to the corresponding customer.

  According to the embodiment described above, for a customer (user) who wants to purchase only one product, it is possible to perform single item settlement using the settlement terminal 1 installed on the display shelf without being arranged in the accounting place or the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a payment terminal that is convenient for the user.

  As mentioned above, although demonstrated based on exemplary embodiment, this invention is not limited by above-described embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, a description is given of a mode in which one of the single item settlement mode and the multiple settlement mode can be executed based on the switching instruction of the switching button 25 when the main body unit 2 is held by the holding unit 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to configure so that only the single item settlement mode can be executed.

  Further, although not particularly described in the above-described embodiment, the switching button 25 and the confirmation button 26 may be configured so that only a person concerned in the store such as a store clerk can operate, and the customer cannot operate. For example, the switch can be configured so that the switch button 25 and the confirmation button 26 can be operated by inputting a password via a touch panel or the like, or a predetermined hole is provided in a key hole provided in the main body 2. The switch button 25 and the confirmation button 26 may be operated by inserting a key and releasing the lock.

  Further, although not specifically described in the above-described embodiment, the type of the printer P1 that prints and issues the settled seal S and the type of the printer P2 that prints and issues the pre-registered ticket R are not limited.

  Further, the members (first connecting portions 28, 28, second connecting portions 29, 29, first connecting portions 32, 32, second connecting the main body portion 2 and the holding portion 3 in the above-described embodiment). Connecting portions 33, 33, etc.) and members (a pair of power supply terminals T1, T1, a communication terminal T2, a pair of power supply terminals T3, T3, a communication terminal T4, etc.) that electrically connect the main body portion 2 and the holding portion 3. The shape, installation location, etc. can be arbitrarily set.

  The program executed by the payment terminal 1 (main body unit 2) of the above-described embodiment can be provided by being incorporated in advance in a storage unit such as the ROM 20b. The program can be provided by being stored in a computer-readable storage medium in an installable or executable format file. Furthermore, the program can be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  Moreover, although some embodiment of this invention was described, these embodiment is shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of 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.

1 Payment Terminal 2 Main Body 3 Holding Unit 20a CPU
200 processing control unit 200a state determination unit 200b settlement mode switching unit (settlement mode switching means)
200c Single item settlement unit 200d Multiple settlement unit 200e Forwarding unit 200f Printer switching unit (printer switching unit)
200g Purchase history confirmation unit (confirmation mode execution means)
23 Electronic Money RW (Reader / Writer)
25 switching button (switching instruction means)
26 Confirmation button (confirmation instruction means)
S Settlement seal R Pre-registration ticket

JP 2007-141120 A

Claims (5)

A main unit including a reader / writer that reads and writes information from and to a storage medium that stores electronic money information, and a scanner that reads information on a product code displayed on the product;
A holding part for detachably holding the main body part;
With
The body part is
When the information is held in the holding unit, after reading the information of one product code through the scanner and registering the product information, the electronic payment is performed on the registered product information through the reader / writer. Execute a single item settlement mode that allows only that, on the other hand, when removed from the holding unit, execute a mode different from the single item settlement mode ,
Reading means for reading history information indicating a purchase history of a product stored in the storage medium;
Confirmation instruction means for instructing an operation for confirming whether the payment is correct or not by the customer;
A confirmation mode for executing a confirmation mode for reading the history information from a storage medium possessed by the customer via the reading means and displaying the history information on the display unit based on an instruction from the confirmation instruction means, and confirming whether the payment is correct by the customer. Execution means;
Further comprising
Payment terminal. The body part is
Switching instruction means for instructing switching of the payment mode;
Based on the switching instruction of the switching instruction means, after registering product information by reading information of one or a plurality of product codes via the scanner and the scanner, the registered product via the reader / writer Payment mode switching means for switching between a plurality of payment modes allowing electronic payment to be performed on information;
The payment terminal according to claim 1, further comprising:   When the main body unit is removed from the holding unit, it reads the product code information of one or more products via the scanner, registers the product information, and prints the code that codes the registered product information. The settlement terminal according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a pre-paying means for executing a pre-paying mode for issuing the pre-registered ticket with a predetermined printer.   The main body unit is connected to a printer associated with the holding unit when held by the holding unit, and on the other hand, the pre-registered ticket is issued when the main body unit is removed from the holding unit. 4. The settlement terminal according to claim 3, further comprising printer switching means for communication connection to a printer designated as. The main body unit prints and issues a payment-completed sticker indicating that payment has been completed, which is attached to a product for which payment has been completed, when a single-item payment is completed in the single-item payment mode, with a predetermined printer. The payment terminal according to any one of 1 to 4 .

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