JP5627716B2 - Payment apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a settlement apparatus and a program.

  Conventionally, in a store such as a mass retailer, a payment device for card payment is connected to a sales registration device such as a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal or an ECR (Electronic Cash Register) device. Yes.

  In such a payment apparatus, it is possible to authenticate that the card is a legitimate card by transmitting information such as a card number stored in a magnetic card or an IC (Integrated Circuit) card to the card company. Further, the card company transmits information related to the payment method that can be used by the user based on the user registration information. Based on this information, the payment apparatus can display a payment method that can be selected by the user, such as lump sum payment, installment payment, etc., on the display unit of the payment apparatus, and accept the selection of the payment method by the user.

  In addition, there is a settlement apparatus having an operation mode (training mode) capable of simulating various tasks in order to familiarize the user with operations. In such a payment apparatus, an operator of the payment apparatus can practice operation methods related to various operations by selecting a training mode.

  By the way, when an actual business (for example, card payment) occurs during execution of the training mode, the training mode is switched to the operation mode for actual business. However, if the operation related to this switching is complicated, it takes time to return to the actual business, and thus the processing may be delayed. Under such circumstances, a technique capable of efficiently performing an operation related to switching of the operation mode is desired.

The settlement apparatus according to the embodiment has a plurality of operation modes, and includes a display unit, a first switching unit, a first receiving unit, a reset unit, a second receiving unit, and a second switching unit. The display means displays a selection screen for accepting selection of one operation mode from the plurality of operation modes. The first switching means operates the settlement apparatus in the operation mode accepted from the selection screen. The first accepting unit accepts an instruction to stop the operating mode during operation. When receiving the stop instruction, the reset means stops the operation mode currently being operated, and causes the display means to display the selection screen. The second accepting unit accepts an instruction to switch to an operation mode other than the specific operation mode under the operation of the specific operation mode. Upon receiving the switching instruction, the second switching means directly switches the operation of the settlement apparatus from the specific operation mode to the other operation mode without going through the selection screen .

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a POS system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electrical system of the settlement apparatus. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a training screen. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode selection screen. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of operation mode switching processing performed in the settlement apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a settlement apparatus and a program will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an embodiment of the settlement apparatus and program, and does not limit the configuration, specifications, or the like. This embodiment is an example of application to a POS system that is introduced into a store such as a supermarket and performs registration / settlement of products for one transaction.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a POS system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes a settlement apparatus 100 and a POS terminal 300. Here, a pin pad terminal 200 is connected to the settlement apparatus 100. Further, the settlement apparatus 100 and the pin pad terminal 200 are communicably connected by wire or wireless.

  The settlement apparatus 100 is a settlement apparatus having a settlement function for performing settlement processing by reading card information from an IC card or a magnetic card and communicating with a card company server. Further, the settlement apparatus 100 has a function for outputting the result of the card settlement process, a function for business practice for simulating the card settlement process, and the like.

  A power switch 102 is provided on the side of the main body 101 of the settlement apparatus 100. In addition, an upper panel 103 that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101 is provided on the upper portion of the main body 101. Receipt paper can be set inside the main body 101 by opening the top panel 103. A display unit 104 having a touch panel disposed on the surface is provided on the surface of the top panel 103.

  A card reader 105 that reads information stored in the card from a settlement card is provided on the upper side of the main body 101. Examples of the payment card include a credit card and a debit card.

  The main body 101 is provided with a printer 106 (see FIG. 2) that prints information relating to payment on the above-described receipt paper. The printed receipt paper is issued from a receipt issuing port 108 provided between the main body 101 and the upper panel 103. Further, the upper panel 103 is provided with a reset button 107 for accepting an instruction to stop an operation mode described later.

  The pin pad terminal 200 is a device used when a card user inputs a personal identification number such as an IC card. As shown in FIG. 1, a card insertion slot 201 into which an IC card or the like is inserted is provided on the back of the main body of the pin pad terminal 200. In addition, a pin pad 202 used when a card user inputs a personal identification number (PIN) is provided on the upper part of the main body of the pin pad terminal 200. In the case of a mode in which a personal identification number is input using the touch panel of the display unit 104, the pin pad terminal 200 may be removed from the present system.

  The POS terminal 300 is a device that performs accounting processing for commodities purchased by customers, and performs settlement processing for one transaction in the case of cash settlement. Further, in the case of making a card payment such as a credit card or a debit card, the POS terminal 300 performs a payment process (card payment process) for one transaction in conjunction with the payment apparatus 100.

  The POS terminal 300 has a configuration equivalent to that of a POS terminal generally used in a store such as a mass sales store. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, a display unit 302 for a store clerk and a display unit 303 for a customer are provided on the upper portion of the main body 301 of the POS terminal 300. Each of the display units 302 and 303 is composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an LCD having a touch panel disposed on the surface thereof, and displays a product name, a product price, a total price of one transaction, and the like. Further, a keyboard 304 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 301, and a cash settlement key, a credit settlement key, and the like for selecting a settlement method such as cash settlement or credit settlement are provided. Further, a printer 305 that prints a receipt or the like is provided inside the main body 301. Receipt paper printed by the printer 305 is issued from a receipt issuing port 306 provided at the top of the main body 301.

  Next, the configuration of the electrical system of the settlement apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electrical system of the settlement apparatus 100.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the settlement apparatus 100 includes a CPU 110 functioning as a control unit, a display controller 111, a reset button 107, a power switch 102, a card reader 105, a printer 106, a memory 112, and the like via various buses and interfaces. Connected and configured. The display controller 111 is connected to the display unit 104 shown in FIG. Further, the CPU 110 can communicate with the pin pad terminal 200 and the POS terminal 300 via the communication I / F (interface) 113 and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 104 includes an LCD 104a and a touch panel 104b provided on the LCD 104a. The display controller 111 controls input / output processing in the display unit 104. More specifically, the display controller 111 displays an operation screen for each operation mode described later on the LCD 104a under the control of the CPU 110. In addition, the display controller 111 receives a touch input on the touch panel 104b in association with the touch position.

  The memory 112 stores various programs executed by the CPU 110 and data related to various display screens displayed on the LCD 104a. The CPU 110 reads out and executes various programs stored in the memory 112, thereby allowing the card payment processing unit 121, the totaling processing unit 122, the training processing unit 123, the setting processing unit 124, and the operation mode switching unit 125 to function. As realized.

  Here, the card payment processing unit 121 is a functional unit that performs card payment processing. For example, the card payment processing unit 121 reads card information from an IC card or a magnetic card via the card reader 105, and performs card payment processing by communicating with a card company server via a communication line (not shown). Further, the card payment processing unit 121 outputs (prints) a breakdown of the card payment processing on receipt paper or the like by controlling the printer 106. Hereinafter, the operation mode in which the card payment processing unit 121 operates is referred to as “card payment mode”. In addition, about the card payment process which the card payment process part 121 performs, it is good also as a form using a well-known technique.

  The aggregation processing unit 122 is a functional unit that performs aggregation processing. For example, the totalization processing unit 122 performs daily data output for outputting a total result of the card payment processing for one day, a sales report output for outputting a total result of predetermined items such as total sales and the number of customers. Further, the totalization processing unit 122 outputs (prints) the totalization result on a receipt sheet or the like by controlling the printer 106. Hereinafter, the operation mode in which the aggregation processing unit 122 operates is referred to as “aggregation mode”. In addition, about the total process which the total process part 122 performs, it is good also as a form using a well-known technique.

  The training processing unit 123 is a functional unit that performs the above-described card settlement processing, totalization processing, and the like as simulations for business practice. Specifically, the training processing unit 123 displays an operation screen for various types of processing on the display unit 104. When the training processing unit 123 is operated in the same procedure as the actual processing, the card settlement processing and the totalization processing are performed according to predetermined simulation contents. Etc. are simulated. Hereinafter, the operation mode in which the training processing unit 123 operates is referred to as “training mode”.

  In addition, the training processing unit 123 arranges an operator (hereinafter referred to as a switching operator) for receiving an instruction to switch to another operation mode in an operation screen for training (hereinafter referred to as a training screen).

  Here, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a training screen. The training screen 21 has the same configuration as the operation screen displayed in the operation mode of various business operations, and is configured so that processing related to the business operations is simulated in accordance with the screen operation. For example, FIG. 3 shows a training screen 21 for simulating the card payment mode. The training screen 21 has the same configuration as the screen for selecting a payment method displayed in the card payment mode. Specifically, buttons B11 to B15 for selecting various payment methods such as “lump sum payment”, “installment payment”, “bonus payment”, “bonus combined payment”, and “ribo payment” are displayed.

  In the training screen 21, the “practice end” button B 21 is a switching operator arranged by the training processing unit 123. FIG. 3 shows an example in which the “practice end” button B21 is arranged at the upper right of the screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be arranged at other positions.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the setting processing unit 124 is a functional unit for performing various settings related to the operation of the settlement apparatus 100. Specifically, the setting processing unit 124 causes the display unit 104 to display a screen for performing various settings, and holds a value input from the operator in the memory 112 as a setting value. Note that the CPU 110 controls the operation of the own apparatus based on the set value held in the memory 112.

  The operation mode switching unit 125 is a functional unit that switches the operation mode of the settlement apparatus 100 in accordance with an operation from the operator. Specifically, the operation mode switching unit 125 operates any one of the above-described card settlement processing unit 121, the totalization processing unit 122, the training processing unit 123, and the setting processing unit 124 in accordance with an operation from the operator. Thus, the operation mode of the settlement apparatus 100 is switched.

  Here, the operation mode switching method is not particularly limited. For example, a selection screen (not shown) capable of switching each operation mode in a predetermined order may be displayed on the display unit 104, and the operation mode may be switched in a predetermined order according to the operation of the operator. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, it is good also as a form which displays the selection button (B31-B34) which can selectively designate each operation mode on the display part 104, and switches to the operation mode corresponding to the selected button. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation mode selection screen 22.

  In addition, when the operation mode switching unit 125 receives an operation of the reset button 107, the operation mode switching unit 125 stops the operation mode currently being operated. Then, the operation mode switching unit 125 resets the operation mode switching unit 125 to an unselected state in which none of the operation modes is operating by displaying the selection screen described above.

  By the way, when an actual work (actual work) occurs under the training mode, the operator presses the reset button 107 and then switches to the operation mode for the work. However, this operation method may be troublesome because a two-step operation process is required to switch from the training mode to the card payment mode. In particular, since it is preferable to respond promptly in card payment business, an operation method capable of switching operation modes more efficiently has been demanded.

  Therefore, the operation mode switching unit 125 realizes direct switching from the training mode to another operation mode by cooperating with the above-described switching operator (the “practice end” button B21 in FIG. 3). More specifically, when the operation mode switching unit 125 receives an operation of the “practice end” button B21 under the training mode, the operation mode switching unit 125 stops the training mode. Then, the operation mode is directly switched by operating another predetermined operation mode. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the training mode is switched to the card payment mode in accordance with the operation of the switching operator. As a result, switching from the training mode to the card payment mode can be performed by a single operation (operation of the switching operator), so that operability can be improved. In addition, since the card payment process can be started promptly, the business can be facilitated.

  Further, the operation mode switching unit 125 determines whether or not the printing process is being performed by the printer 106 when the operation of the switching operator is accepted. Then, the operation mode switching unit 125 controls the operation mode switching according to the determination result. More specifically, when the printing process is being performed in the training mode, the operation mode switching unit 125 waits until the printing process is completed, and then switches to the card payment mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of contention in the printing process associated with the switching of the operation mode. Note that the operation mode switching method related to the printing process is not limited to this. For example, the printing process under the training mode may be interrupted and switched to the card payment mode.

  Next, the operation of the settlement apparatus 100 described above will be described using FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the operation mode switching process performed by the settlement apparatus 100. As a premise of this processing, it is assumed that an operation mode selection screen (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the display unit 104.

  First, the operation mode switching unit 125 waits until any one operation mode is selected on the selection screen (see FIG. 4) (step S11; No). When the operation mode is selected (step S11; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 determines the selected operation mode (steps S12 to S14).

  When it is determined that the card payment mode has been selected (step S12; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 operates the card payment processing unit 121 to set its own device to the card payment mode (step S15). Then, the operation mode switching unit 125 continues the card payment mode until the reset button 107 is operated (step S16; No).

  If it is determined that the aggregation mode has been selected (Step S12; No → Step S13; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 sets the own apparatus to the aggregation mode by operating the aggregation processing unit 122 (Step S17). . Then, the operation mode switching unit 125 continues the counting mode until the reset button 107 is operated (Step S18; No).

  When it is determined that the setting mode has been selected (step S12; No → Step S13; No → Step S14; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 operates the setting processing unit 124 to set the device to the setting mode. (Step S19). Then, the operation mode switching unit 125 continues the setting mode until the reset button 107 is operated (step S20; No).

  If the reset button 107 is operated in steps S16, S18, and S20 (step S16; Yes, S18; Yes, S20; Yes), the process returns to step S11. More specifically, the operation mode switching unit 125 stops the current operation mode by stopping the currently operating function unit (the card payment processing unit 121, the aggregation processing unit 122, or the setting processing unit 124), and step S11. Return to again.

  In addition, when the operation mode switching unit 125 determines that the training mode is selected (step S12; No → Step S13; No → Step S14; No), the operation mode switching unit 125 operates the training processing unit 123 to set the device to the training mode. (Step S21).

  Subsequently, the operation mode switching unit 125 determines whether or not the reset button 107 has been operated (step S22). If it is determined that the reset button 107 has been operated (step S22; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 stops the training mode by stopping the training processing unit 123, and then returns to step S11 again.

  In step S22, when the reset button 107 is not operated (step S22; No), the operation mode switching unit 125 displays the switching operator displayed on the training screen (the “practice end” button B21 in FIG. 3). It is determined whether or not has been operated (step S23). Here, when it is determined that the “practice end” button B21 is not operated (step S23; No), the operation mode switching unit 125 continues the training mode by returning the process to step S22.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S23 that the “practice end” button B21 has been operated (step S23; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 determines whether or not the printer 106 is operating (printing processing) ( Step S24). If it is determined that the printer 106 is stopped (step S24; No), the operation mode switching unit 125 stops the training mode, and then proceeds to step S15. Thereby, the operation mode of the payment apparatus 100 is switched from the training mode to the card payment mode.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the printer 106 is operating (step S24; Yes), the operation mode switching unit 125 waits until the printer 106 stops (step S25). Then, after stopping the training mode, the operation mode switching unit 125 switches the operation mode of the own device to the card payment mode by moving to step S15.

  As described above, according to the settlement apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, the direct switching from the training mode to the card settlement mode is realized according to the operation of the switching operator displayed on the training screen. Thereby, since switching from training mode to card payment mode can be performed efficiently, an operator's complicated feeling can be suppressed. In addition, since the time for returning to the actual business (card payment) is shortened, the business can be facilitated.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, the said embodiment was shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. The above embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, additions, and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, the said embodiment and its deformation | transformation are included in the range of the invention, the summary, and the invention described in the claim, and its equal range.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the “practice end” button B21 is operated, the mode is switched to the card payment mode. However, the mode is not limited to this, and the mode may be switched to another operation mode such as a totaling mode. In addition, a switching operator for each operation mode may be displayed in the training screen, and when any switching operator is operated, the mode may be switched directly to the corresponding operation mode.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated as a form switched from training mode to another operation mode, the operation mode of the switching origin shall not be restricted to this. More specifically, a switch operation element for switching to another operation mode (for example, card payment mode) may be displayed in the operation screen such as the aggregation mode.

  In the above embodiment, the switching operator is provided in the training screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function as a switching operator may be assigned to a hardware button (for example, the reset button 107) provided in the settlement apparatus 100 under a specific operation mode.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the payment apparatus 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the present invention may be applied to a payment apparatus in which the payment apparatus 100 and the POS terminal 300 are integrated. .

  In addition, the program executed by the settlement apparatus 100 according to the above embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in a ROM or the like, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to this and can be installed in a file in an installable format or an executable format. You may comprise so that it may record and provide on computer-readable recording media, such as ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

  Furthermore, the program executed by the settlement apparatus 100 of the above-described embodiment may be configured to be provided by being stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded via the network. Further, the program executed by the settlement apparatus 100 of the present embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The program executed by the settlement apparatus 100 of the above embodiment includes a module configuration including the above-described units (the card settlement processing unit 121, the totaling processing unit 122, the training processing unit 123, the setting processing unit 124, and the operation mode switching unit 125). As actual hardware, a CPU (processor) reads the program from the ROM and executes it, so that the above-described units are loaded onto the main storage device and generated on the main storage device. .

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... POS system, 100 ... Payment apparatus, 101 ... Main body, 102 ... Power switch, 103 ... Top panel, 104 ... Display part, 104a ... LCD, 104b ... Touch panel, 105 ... Card reader, 106 ... Printer, 107 ... Reset button 108 ... Receipt issuing port, 110 ... CPU, 111 ... Display controller, 112 ... Memory, 113 ... Communication interface, 121 ... Card settlement processing unit, 122 ... Total processing unit, 123 ... Training processing unit, 124 ... Setting processing unit, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 125 ... Operation mode switching part, 200 ... Pin pad terminal, 201 ... Card insertion slot, 202 ... Pin pad, 300 ... POS terminal, 301 ... Main body, 302 ... Display part, 303 ... Display part, 304 ... Keyboard, 305 ... Printer, 306 ... Receipt issuing port

JP 2011-128882 A

Claims (6)

In a payment apparatus having a plurality of operation modes,
Display means for displaying a selection screen for accepting selection of one operation mode from the plurality of operation modes;
First switching means for operating the settlement apparatus in the operation mode accepted from the selection screen;
First receiving means for receiving an instruction to stop the operation mode during operation;
Receiving the stop instruction, the operation unit that is currently operating is stopped, the reset unit to display the selection screen on the display unit,
Second receiving means for receiving a switching instruction to an operation mode other than the specific operation mode under the operation of the specific operation mode among the plurality of operation modes;
A second switching unit that directly switches the operation of the settlement apparatus from the specific operation mode to the other operation mode without passing through the selection screen when receiving the switching instruction;
A settlement apparatus. The display means displays an operation screen for the operation mode in each of the plurality of operation modes,
The settlement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second reception unit is provided in an operation screen for the specific operation mode. The plurality of operation modes include at least an operation mode for actual business and an operation mode for training for simulating the actual business,
3. The settlement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second accepting unit accepts an instruction to switch to the operation mode for actual work under the operation in the operation mode for training.   When the second switching means receives the switching instruction, it determines whether or not a printing process is being executed under the operation of the specific operation mode, and controls switching to the other operation mode according to the determination result. The settlement apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   5. The settlement apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, when it is determined that the printing process is being performed under the operation of the specific operation mode, the second switching unit waits until the printing process is completed and then switches to the other operation mode. . A payment apparatus computer having a plurality of operation modes;
Display means for displaying a selection screen for accepting selection of one operation mode from the plurality of operation modes;
First switching means for operating the settlement apparatus in the operation mode accepted from the selection screen;
First receiving means for receiving an instruction to stop the operation mode during operation;
Receiving the stop instruction, the operation unit that is currently operating is stopped, the reset unit to display the selection screen on the display unit,
Second receiving means for receiving a switching instruction to an operation mode other than the specific operation mode under the operation of the specific operation mode among the plurality of operation modes;
A second switching unit that directly switches the operation of the settlement apparatus from the specific operation mode to the other operation mode without passing through the selection screen when receiving the switching instruction;
Program to make it function.

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