JP5750840B2 - Settlement device and POS system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a settlement apparatus and a POS system for guiding operations.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an automatic settlement machine (accounting apparatus) that allows a user (customer) to select a payment method such as cash, prepaid, or credit.

JP-A-4-217095

  However, the settlement apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 has paid out change immediately when the amount of money deposited in the settlement apparatus is equal to or greater than the purchase amount when paying with cash. For this reason, the customer does not have the opportunity to confirm the purchase price of the product and the deposit amount he / she has put into the device, and the change is paid out, so the deposit amount is cut off in relation to the purchase price of the product. When the amount is such that good change cannot be paid out, the settlement apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem of increasing the amount of change received by the customer.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a settlement apparatus and a POS system that can be settled after the customer confirms the amount of money that the customer has put into the apparatus.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in a settlement apparatus that specifies and settles the purchase price of a purchased product, the amount of money inserted is counted, and the change is calculated based on the purchase price. A change bill machine to be paid out, a display unit that displays a deposit amount based on the count and a purchase amount of the purchased product, a payment declaration key that accepts an instruction to execute settlement, and the deposit amount in cash is the purchase amount Control that calculates the change based on the deposit amount and the purchase amount when the instruction by the payment declaration key is received, and pays out the calculated change to the change bill machine. comprising a part, and a display unit that displays the payment declaration key on the screen, wherein, when the amount of deposit is the purchase amount or more, to display the payment declaration key on the screen, Serial payment declaration key, or a settlement apparatus characterized by blinking the guidance indicating a position of the payment declaration key.
As a result, the customer can issue an instruction to execute the settlement after confirming the deposit amount and the purchase amount that have been put into the device on the display unit. It can be a good amount. For this reason, the checkout apparatus and the POS system can pay out change without increasing the change received by the customer.
Further, the present invention is the settlement apparatus, wherein the control unit displays a moving image in which the payment declaration key blinks on the screen.

In addition, the present invention includes a selection key for selecting a payment method other than cash or cash as a payment method for paying the purchase amount, and a settlement unit that settles when paying by other than the cash, and the control unit includes: The settlement apparatus is controlled to execute only when the cash payment is selected by the selection key.
As a result, only when cash payment is selected, the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount and will be settled when the payment declaration key is pressed. After that, it becomes possible to settle. Further, in the case of settlement with electronic money other than cash, for example, the settlement is performed when the medium is read by the reading unit that reads the electronic money medium, so that quick settlement is possible.

The present invention further includes a display unit that displays the payment declaration key on a screen, and the control unit displays the payment declaration key on the screen when the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount. The settlement apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2.
As a result, the payment declaration key is displayed only when the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount. For example, when the deposit amount is less than the purchase amount, the payment declaration key is not pressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the payment operation from being confused by a customer unfamiliar with the operation selecting the key by mistake.

  Further, the present invention is the settlement apparatus characterized in that the payment declaration key starts issuing a receipt. As a result, if the customer only changes the payment declaration key that serves as both the instruction to execute the settlement and the instruction to issue the receipt, if there is a change, the change is paid out and the receipt is issued. The operability can be improved.

  The payment apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the payment declaration key is displayed only when payment by cash is selected. As a result, since the payment declaration key is not displayed at the time of payment with, for example, electronic money or credit other than payment with cash, for example, if it is electronic money, the information stored in the electronic money medium at the reading unit is Since it is read and settled by the settlement unit, the settlement apparatus can settle quickly.

Further, the present invention provides a product registration apparatus that outputs a settlement code read when a purchase price of the product is settled to a medium based on code information attached to a product purchased by a customer, A POS system comprising: a reading unit that reads code information; and a payment device that performs payment based on the code information.
As a result, the code information of the product registered in the product registration device is output to the medium as a checkout code, and the customer can check out the checkout code by the checkout device. With this, customers can make payments themselves.

  According to the present invention, the settlement apparatus and the POS system pay out change when the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount and an instruction to perform settlement is received. As a result, the customer can issue an instruction to execute the settlement after confirming the deposit amount and the purchase amount that have been put into the device on the display unit. It can be a good amount. For this reason, the checkout apparatus and the POS system can pay out change without increasing the change received by the customer.

It is an image figure which shows the flow of the accounting procedure in a POS system in one Embodiment. It is a lineblock diagram of a POS system in one embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the POS register for registration in one Embodiment. It is an example of the printing of the receipt for adjustment in one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the moving image file memorize | stored for every state of operation performed with respect to the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. It is an example of an initial screen in one embodiment. It is an example of the screen for selecting the payment method in one Embodiment. It is an example of the screen which displays deposit amount in one Embodiment. It is an example of the screen which displays a shortage amount in one embodiment. It is an example of the screen which displays the amount of change in one Embodiment. It is an example of the screen displayed when issuing a receipt in one embodiment. It is an example of the processing screen which displays the balance of electronic money in one embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing a flow of accounting procedures in a POS (Point Of Sales) system according to an embodiment. First, the registration POS register (product registration apparatus) 20 scans a barcode attached to a product purchased by a customer by an operation of a store clerk and registers the product.

  When the product registration has been completed for the barcodes of all the products purchased by the customer, the registration POS register 20 prints the two-dimensional code (accounting data) on the payment receipt 40 which is a print medium (receipt paper), The payment receipt 40 is issued to the customer. Here, the two-dimensional code is a code indicating purchase contents (purchase information) and purchase amount (purchase amount) of all products purchased by the customer.

  The customer who has received the payment receipt 40 moves to the accounting POS register (settlement device) 30 and reads the two-dimensional code printed on the payment receipt 40 using the scanner unit provided in the accounting POS register 30. Then, the customer himself / herself operates the operation key of the accounting POS register 30 to settle the purchase amount.

  As a result, the store clerk registers the product, but does not settle the purchase price, so that the accounting process can be efficiently performed in a short time. In addition, since the store clerk registers the products purchased by the customer, the store clerk can also play a role as a security supervisor in order to prevent tampering with the product registration.

  Note that the number of registered POS registers 20 for issuing the payment receipt 40 need not be the same as the number of installed accounting POS registers 30 for adjusting the purchase price of goods. For example, since the accounting is performed based on the two-dimensional code, the processing time in the accounting POS register 30 is short, so the number of accounting POS registers 30 may be small.

  Thus, if the number of accounting POS registers 30 is reduced and the area where the accounting POS registers 30 are installed is reduced, the reduced area can be effectively used as the sales floor area. Further, even if at least one of the registration POS register 20 and the accounting POS register 30 is reduced, the time required for accounting processing is greatly reduced as compared with the conventional POS system. The queue of customers waiting for can be eliminated.

Next, each configuration of the POS system will be described.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a POS system according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the POS system includes a store controller 10, N (N is an integer of 1 or more) registration POS registers 20, and M (M is an integer of 1 or more) accounting POS registers ( (Accounting device) 30.

  The store controller 10 is a computer that controls the POS system, and manages various information such as a product master. The store controller 10 appropriately transmits the latest product master to each registration POS register 20 and each accounting POS register 30. Here, the product master is a file that stores product information such as product identification information, product name, and sales price of each product, and is appropriately updated.

  The registration POS register 20 includes a registration POS register 20 that is not connected to the store controller 10, and a registration POS register 20 that is connected to the store controller 10 via a LAN (Local Area Network) 11. It's okay. For example, if the latest product master is stored in the registration POS register 20 via a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, the registration POS register 20 does not necessarily have to be connected to the store controller 10.

  The registration POS register 20 is connected to a scanner that reads a bar code (product code) attached to a product purchased by a customer by an operation of a store clerk. The registration POS register 20 converts all purchase information of a product purchased by a customer into a code (settlement code), and prints (outputs) the converted code on a settlement receipt 40 (medium). Here, the code printed on the payment receipt 40 is a two-dimensional code (for example, a QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark)). Further, the medium may be an IC (Integrated Circuit) card. The code printed on the payment receipt 40 may be a three-dimensional code.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the registration POS register 20 according to an embodiment. The registration POS register 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a scanner unit 204, a display unit (for a store clerk) 205, a display unit (for a customer) 205a, an operation unit 206, A communication unit 207, a buzzer 208, a receipt printing unit 209, and a hard disk (storage unit) 210 are provided. These can communicate with each other via a bus.

The ROM 202 is a read-only memory and stores a program in advance.
The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the registration POS register 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 202.

The scanner unit 204 optically reads a barcode (product code) attached to a product.
The RAM 203 is a read / write memory as needed, and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores product information based on the barcode read by the scanner unit 204. Further, for example, the RAM 203 may store a history of operating the operation keys.

  The display unit (for clerk) 205 and the display unit (for customer) 205a display various information. For example, the display unit (for store clerk) 205 and the display unit (for customer) 205a display information acquired from the product master (for example, product name, price, etc.). The display unit (for a store clerk) 205 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel), and displays various information for the store clerk. Furthermore, the display unit (for clerk) 205 accepts an operation input for product information (product code or the like) set and registered in advance by operating an operation key (preset button) displayed in an area on the screen. .

  The operation unit 206 includes various operation keys (such as a subtotal key, a current total key, a numeric key, a correction key, a preset key, a numeric key, and a gift certificate key) for operating the registration POS register 20. For example, the operation unit 206 accepts an operation input for product information (product code or the like) preset and registered in association with the preset key when the store clerk operates the operation key (preset key). Further, for example, when the gift certificate key is operated, the operation unit 206 receives an operation input for the type of gift certificate that is preset and registered in association with the gift certificate key.

The communication unit 207 communicates with other devices via the LAN 11. For example, if the latest product master is stored in the RAM 203 via a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, the communication unit 207 is not necessarily connected to the store controller 10.
The buzzer 208 generates a buzzer sound when the store clerk needs to confirm the operation.

  The receipt printing unit 209 prints the two-dimensional code on the payment receipt 40. FIG. 4 shows an example of printing the payment receipt 40 in one embodiment. The payment receipt 40 includes, for example, a printing date and time (“printing date May 06, 2010 14:30:50”), an identification number for identifying a shopping cart (“shopping cart No. 126”), a product And a QR code (registered trademark), which is a two-dimensional code, are printed.

  The registration POS register 20 may print information on the gift certificate (for example, the type of the gift certificate and the amount of the gift certificate) on the payment receipt 40 when the gift certificate information is read in the product registration. . Further, in this case, the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the registration POS register 20 may store a fixed sentence of the gift certificate information for each type of gift certificate. In addition, the printing unit 209 (see FIG. 3) of the registration POS register 20 may print a fixed sentence to which information indicating the amount of the gift certificate is added on the payment receipt 40 for each type of the gift certificate. .

  The hard disk 210 stores purchase information temporarily stored in the RAM 203 when the two-dimensional code is printed on the payment receipt 40.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description of each component of the POS system will be continued. Similar to the registration POS register 20, the accounting POS register 30 includes an accounting POS register 20 that is not connected to the store controller 10, and an accounting POS register 30 that is connected to the store controller 10 via the LAN 11. May exist.

  The accounting POS register 30 is connected to a scanner for reading a code (settlement code) printed on a settlement receipt 40 (see FIG. 4). The accounting POS register 30 reads the two-dimensional code printed on the payment receipt 40 by a scanner operation by the customer, and further, settles the purchase price of the merchandise according to the operation input via the operation keys.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the accounting POS register in one embodiment. The accounting POS register 30 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, a printing unit 309, and a change bill machine 310. And a credit card reading unit 317 and an electronic money reading unit 318. These can communicate with each other via a bus.

  The scanner unit 304 optically reads the two-dimensional code printed on the payment receipt 40 or the barcode (product code) attached to the product.

  The RAM 303 is a read / write memory as needed, and stores various information. For example, the RAM 303 stores a product master (product file) that stores a product price, a product name, and the like acquired from the store controller 10, and purchase information of a product indicated by a two-dimensional code or barcode read by the scanner unit 304. Remember.

  The ROM 302 is a read-only memory and stores a program in advance. In addition, the ROM 302 stores in advance a moving image file for displaying guidance for guiding the next operation to be performed by the customer for each determination result determined by the CPU 301 that the customer has performed on the accounting POS register 30.

  The credit card reading unit 317 reads information stored in the credit card by magnetism or the like, and outputs the read information to the CPU 301.

  The electronic money reading unit 318 reads the amount information stored in the electronic money card (medium) by ultra-wideband wireless and outputs the read amount information to the CPU 301.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a moving image file stored for each state of operations performed on the accounting POS register 30 in one embodiment. Here, for example, a moving image file “1111.mpg” is associated with a state where the deposit amount corresponding to the money put into the accounting POS register 30 is “0”. In addition, a movie file “2222.mpg” is associated with a state where the deposit amount is less than the purchase amount. Further, the file “3333.mpg” is associated with the state where the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount. The state in which the printing unit 309 issues the payment receipt 40 is associated with the moving image file “nnnn.mpg”.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the configuration of the accounting POS register will be continued. The change bill 310 includes a receipt outlet 311, a coin slot 312 and a banknote slot 313 (hereinafter referred to as “cash slot”), a coin outlet 314 and a banknote outlet 315 (hereinafter “cash outlet”). ").

  The change bill 310 outputs the type and number of inserted cash to the CPU 301 when cash is inserted into the cash slot. In addition, the change bill machine 310 pays out change and a bill from the cash outlet according to the control from the CPU 301 and discharges the accounting receipt from the receipt outlet 311. On the other hand, when money other than cash is received, for example, when electronic money (electronic money) is received, the CPU 301 determines from the amount information stored in the electronic money card (medium) read by the electronic money reading unit 318, Subtract the amount information equal to the purchase amount.

  The change bill 310 includes light emitting units 316a and 316b in the vicinity of the cash slot. Similarly, the change fishing bill machine 310 includes light emitting units 316c and 316d in the vicinity of the cash payout opening. Here, the light emitting units 316a to 316d are light sources that emit light (for example, blink) as guidance for guiding operations (here, guidance indicating the positions of the cash inlet and the cash outlet). For example, the light emitting units 316a to 316d may be LEDs (Light Emitting Diode).

  The display unit 305 displays various information on the screen in accordance with the operation on the accounting POS register 30 based on the determination of the CPU 301. Here, for example, the display unit 305 displays a moving image, which is guidance for guiding operations, on the screen. In addition, for example, the display unit 305 displays an operation key “issue receipt” for receiving an instruction to execute settlement on the screen in accordance with control by the CPU 301. Here, the display unit 305 displays the operation key “issue receipt” only when the cash is settled with cash and the amount of cash deposited by the customer into the change bill machine 310 is equal to or greater than the purchase amount. To display. For example, the display unit 305 displays the purchase content, order information, and purchase price of the product on the screen. Further, for example, the display unit 305 displays on the screen a deposit amount corresponding to the cash that the customer has inserted into the cash slot.

  When the operation key “issue receipt” is pressed and an instruction to execute settlement is received, the display unit 305 outputs an instruction to perform settlement to the CPU 301. The display unit 305 displays operation keys “cash”, “credit”, and “electronic money” for allowing the customer to select a payment method on the screen. When any one of these operation keys is pressed, the display unit 305 outputs information indicating the payment method corresponding to the pressed operation key to the CPU 301.

  The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the accounting POS register 30 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 302. Further, the CPU 301 acquires information on purchased products purchased by the customer based on the code information read by the scanner unit 304, and calculates the purchase price with reference to the RAM 303 based on the purchased product information. In addition, the CPU 301 displays the purchase content and purchase price of the product on the screen of the display unit 305. If the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount, the CPU 301 displays an operation key “issue receipt” on the screen of the display unit 305. As a result, if the deposit amount is less than the purchase amount, the “issue receipt” key will not be displayed, preventing customers unfamiliar with the operation from accidentally pressing the “issue receipt” key and getting confused. be able to.

  The CPU 301 determines an operation performed by the customer on the accounting POS register 30 in order to settle the purchase amount. For example, the CPU 301 acquires information indicating the payment method from the display unit 305 or the operation unit 306, and determines whether or not the customer pays with cash (payment method) based on the information indicating the payment method. When the information indicating the payment method indicates “cash”, the CPU 301 determines that the customer pays with cash.

  When the information indicating the payment method indicates cash, the CPU 301 acquires the type and number of cash inserted into the cash slot from the change billboard 310. Further, the CPU 301 calculates a deposit amount based on the type and number of cash, and displays the calculated deposit amount on the screen of the display unit 305.

  The CPU 301 obtains a moving image file for displaying guidance for guiding the next operation to be performed by the customer from the ROM 302 according to the operation performed by the customer on the accounting POS register 30, and reproduces the acquired moving image file. It is displayed on the screen of the display unit 305.

  Further, the CPU 301 displays at least one of the purchase amount, the deposit amount, and the difference between the purchase amount and the deposit amount (a change or an insufficient amount) when the customer inserts cash into the accounting POS register 30. On the screen. Further, when the customer inserts cash into the accounting POS register 30, the CPU 301 causes the light emitting units 316a and 316b of the change bill machine 310 to emit light (for example, blink).

  In addition, when an instruction to execute the settlement is input from the display unit 305 or the operation unit 306, the CPU 301 controls the change fishing ticket machine 310 to execute the settlement, and the accounted receipt is changed to the receipt of the change fishing ticket machine 310. It is discharged from the discharge port 311. When the deposit amount is larger than the purchase amount, the CPU 301 calculates a difference (a change) between the deposit amount and the purchase amount, and causes the cash to be paid out from the cash payout exit of the change bill 310 according to the difference. Further, the CPU 301 causes the light emitting units 316c and 316d of the change bill machine 310 to emit light (for example, blink) when paying out cash.

  On the other hand, when the information indicating the payment method indicates other than cash, the CPU 301 controls to pay in accordance with the selected payment method, for example, electronic money or credit.

  The operation unit 306 includes various operation keys (such as a correction key and a preset key) for operating the accounting POS register 30. The operation unit 306 may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 305. For example, the operation unit 206 receives an instruction to execute settlement and outputs an instruction to perform settlement to the CPU 301. In addition, for example, the operation unit 206 receives an operation input instructing a payment method, and outputs information indicating the payment method to the CPU 301. For example, the operation unit 206 accepts correction of an operation input by operating an operation key (correction key).

  The communication unit 307 communicates with other devices via the LAN 11. For example, the latest product master is acquired from the store controller 10 by connecting to the store controller 10. For example, if the latest product master is stored in the RAM 303 via a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, the communication unit 307 is not necessarily connected to the store controller 10.

When an error or the like occurs, the buzzer 308 generates a buzzer sound that notifies the error. Further, the buzzer 308 may output voice guidance according to control from the CPU 301.
When the accounting (settlement of the purchase price of the merchandise) is completed, the printing unit 309 prints and issues an accounting receipt that the customer takes home.

Next, the operation procedure of the accounting POS register 30 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the accounting POS register 30 in one embodiment. The scanner unit 304 optically reads the two-dimensional code printed on the payment receipt 40 and outputs purchase information to the CPU 301. Here, the display unit 305 displays an initial screen (step S1). FIG. 8 shows an example of an initial screen in one embodiment. On the initial screen, a character string “Start when you read the bill” is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. The CPU 301 calculates the purchase price based on the purchase information indicated by the read two-dimensional code and the product file stored in the RAM 303, and displays the calculated purchase price on the screen of the display unit 305. Further, the CPU 301 displays a screen for selecting a payment method on the display unit 305 (step S2). FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen for selecting a payment method in one embodiment. On the screen for selecting a payment method, the purchase amount, operation keys “cash”, “credit”, “electronic money A” to “electronic money D”, and the like are displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. It is assumed that the CPU 301 acquires information indicating the payment method from the display unit 305 or the operation unit 306 when the customer presses the operation key. And CPU301 judges whether a customer pays with cash based on the information which shows a payment method (step S3). When CPU301 judges that a customer pays with cash (in the case of YES at step S3), CPU301 transfers to step S4. On the other hand, if the CPU 301 determines that the customer pays with something other than cash (NO in step S3), the CPU 301 proceeds to step S12.

  When the CPU 301 determines that the customer pays with cash (YES in step S3), the CPU 301 controls the display unit 305 to display the purchase amount and blink the deposit amount column. Here, since the deposit amount is “0”, the CPU 301 acquires the movie file “1111.mpg” corresponding to “deposit amount = 0” from among the movie files for displaying the guidance for guiding the operation. The moving image file is reproduced and displayed on the screen of the display unit 305 (step S4).

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen that displays a deposit amount in one embodiment. The guidance “coin” indicating the position of the coin insertion slot 312 and the bill insertion by the movie (image displayed on the left side in FIG. 10) reproducing the movie file “1111.mpg” corresponding to “deposit amount = 0” An image in which the guidance “banknote” indicating the position of the mouth 313 blinks is displayed. Similarly, an image in which a simulated banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 313 is displayed. Thereby, the customer can grasp | ascertain the position of the banknote slot 313 easily.

  When the operation key “confirm purchase contents” displayed on the screen is pressed, the CPU 301 may display details of the purchase contents on the screen of the display unit 305 based on the purchase contents and the purchase price.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. The change bill machine 310 determines whether or not cash is inserted into the cash slot (step S5). When cash is not inserted (in the case of NO in step S5), the change fishing bill machine 310 returns to step S4.

  On the other hand, when cash is inserted (in the case of YES at step S5), the change bill machine 310 outputs to the CPU 301 the type and number of cash inserted into the cash slot. Then, the CPU 301 calculates a deposit amount based on the type and number of cash, and displays the deposit amount on the screen of the display unit 305. Further, the CPU 301 calculates a difference (insufficient amount) between the purchase amount and the deposit amount, and determines whether the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount, that is, whether the deposit amount is insufficient (step S6). ).

  If the deposit amount is insufficient (YES in step S6), the CPU 301 controls the display unit 305 to display the purchase amount, the deposit amount, and the shortage amount, and blink the shortage amount column. Further, since the deposit amount is less than the purchase amount, the CPU 301 acquires the movie file “2222.mpg” corresponding to “deposit amount <purchase amount” among the movie files for displaying the guidance for guiding the operation. The moving image file is reproduced and displayed on the screen of the display unit 305. Further, the CPU 301 causes the light emitting units 316a and 316b of the change bill 310 to emit light (for example, blink), and proceeds to step S5 (step S7).

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen that displays a shortage amount in one embodiment. In the moving image (image displayed on the left side in FIG. 11) that reproduces the moving image file “2222.mpg” corresponding to “deposit amount <purchased amount”, guidance “coin” indicating the position of the coin slot 312 and An image in which the guidance “banknote” indicating the position of the banknote insertion slot 313 blinks is displayed. Similarly, an image in which a simulated banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 313 is displayed. Similarly, an image in which the light emitting units 316a and 316b emit light (for example, blink) is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. If the deposit amount is not insufficient (NO in step S6), the CPU 301 controls the display unit 305 to display the purchase amount, deposit amount, and change amount (change) and blink the change amount column. .

  Further, since the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount, the CPU 301 obtains the movie file “3333.mpg” corresponding to “deposit amount ≧ purchase amount” among the movie files for displaying the guidance for guiding the operation. The moving image file is reproduced and displayed on the screen of the display unit 305. Further, the CPU 301 controls the display unit 305 to display the operation key “issue receipt” (step S8).

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a screen that displays a change amount in one embodiment. The CPU 301 controls the display unit 305 to blink the guidance “arrow” and “please!” Indicating the position of the operation key “issue receipt”. In addition, in the moving image (image displayed on the left side in FIG. 12) in which the moving image file “3333.mpg” is reproduced, an image in which the guidance “issue receipt” key indicating the position of the operation key “issue receipt” flashes is displayed. Is done. This “issue receipt” key is a key for declaring execution of settlement.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. The change bill machine 310 determines whether or not cash has been inserted into the cash slot (step S9). When cash is inserted (in the case of YES in step S9), the change bill machine 310 outputs the type and number of cash inserted into the cash slot to the CPU 301. Then, the CPU 301 calculates a deposit amount based on the type and number of cash inserted into the cash slot, displays the deposit amount on the screen of the display unit 305, and proceeds to step S8.

  On the other hand, if no cash has been inserted (NO in step S9), the CPU 301 waits until the operation key “issue receipt” is pressed (step S10). When the operation key “issue receipt” is pressed, the CPU 301 obtains a movie file “nnn.mpg” corresponding to “issue receipt” from the movie file for displaying guidance for guiding the operation. The file is reproduced and displayed on the screen of the display unit 305. In addition, the CPU 301 displays an operation key “End” for displaying an initial screen (see FIG. 8) on the screen of the display unit 305.

  In addition, the CPU 301 executes a settlement process. For example, the CPU 301 causes the light emitting units 316c and 316d of the change bill machine 310 to emit light (for example, blink). Further, the CPU 301 calculates a difference (a change) between the deposit amount and the purchase amount, and causes the cash to be paid out from the cash payout exit of the change billboard 310 according to the difference. Further, the CPU 301 controls the change bill machine 310 to discharge the accounting receipt from the receipt discharge port (step S11).

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen displayed when a receipt is issued in one embodiment. The guidance “coin” indicating the position of the coin payout exit 314 and the banknote payout exit 315 from the video (image displayed on the left side in FIG. 13) that reproduces the video file “nnnn.mpg” corresponding to “issue receipt”. A flashing image of the guidance “banknote” indicating the position of is displayed. Similarly, an image in which the accounting receipt is discharged from the receipt discharge port is displayed. Similarly, an image in which the light emitting units 316c and 316d emit light (for example, blink) is displayed. Similarly, a character image for guiding the operation may be displayed.

  Even when the operation key “End” is not pressed, the display unit 305 displays an initial screen (see FIG. 8) after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the operation procedure is continued. In step S3, when the CPU 301 determines that the customer pays with something other than cash (NO in step S3), the CPU 301 displays a processing screen corresponding to the payment method on the screen of the display unit 305. Then, the CPU 301 performs settlement based on information indicating the selected payment method. For example, when any electronic money is selected, the CPU 301 (settlement unit) is based on the amount information read by the electronic money reading unit 318 (see FIG. 5) and the purchase information specified in step S2. The electronic money reading unit 318 is controlled so as to be settled (step S12).

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a processing screen for displaying the balance of electronic money in one embodiment. When the operation key “confirm electronic money” for confirming the balance of electronic money (electronic money) is pressed by the customer, a processing screen for confirming the balance of electronic money is displayed. In addition, the purchase amount and balance are displayed.

  As described above, in the settlement device that specifies and settles the purchase price of the purchased product, the accounting POS register 30 (settlement device) counts the inserted money, and changes the amount based on the purchase price of the purchased product. A change bill machine 310 to be paid out, a display unit 305 for displaying a deposit amount based on a count and a purchase amount of a purchased product, an operation unit 306 having a payment declaration key for receiving an instruction to perform settlement, and a deposit amount in cash CPU 301 is equal to or greater than the purchase amount and an instruction with the payment declaration key is received, CPU 301 calculates change based on the deposit amount and the purchase amount and causes the calculated change to be paid out to the change bill 310. Is provided.

  As a result, the customer can issue an instruction to execute the settlement after confirming the deposit amount and the purchase amount that have been put into the device on the display unit. It can be a good amount. For this reason, the checkout apparatus and the POS system can pay out change without increasing the change received by the customer.

  Further, the accounting POS register 30 includes an operation unit 306 for selecting a payment method other than cash or non-cash as a payment method for paying the purchase amount, and a CPU 301 that settles when paying by other than cash. Control is performed so that only cash payment is selected by the operation unit 306.

  As a result, only when cash payment is selected, the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount and will be settled when the payment declaration key is pressed. After that, it becomes possible to settle. Further, in the case of settlement with electronic money other than cash, for example, the settlement is performed when the medium is read by the reading unit that reads the electronic money medium, so that quick settlement is possible.

The accounting POS register 30 includes a display unit 305 that displays a payment declaration key on the screen, and the CPU 301 displays the payment declaration key on the screen when the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount.
As a result, the payment declaration key is displayed only when the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount. For example, when the deposit amount is less than the purchase amount, the payment declaration key is not pressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the payment operation from being confused by a customer unfamiliar with the operation selecting the key by mistake.

  The payment declaration key starts issuing a receipt. As a result, if the customer only changes the payment declaration key that serves as both the instruction to execute the settlement and the instruction to issue the receipt, if there is a change, the change is paid out and the receipt is issued. The operability can be improved.

  The payment declaration key is displayed only when payment by cash is selected. As a result, since the payment declaration key is not displayed at the time of payment with, for example, electronic money or credit other than payment with cash, for example, if it is electronic money, the information stored in the electronic money medium at the reading unit is Since it is read and settled by the settlement unit, the settlement apparatus can settle quickly.

Further, the POS system includes a registration POS register 20 that outputs a settlement code that is read when the purchase price of a product is settled to a medium based on code information attached to the product purchased by the customer, and the medium. An accounting POS register 30 that includes an electronic money reading unit 318 that reads code information and performs payment based on the code information.
As a result, the code information of the product registered in the product registration device is output to the medium as a checkout code, and the customer can check out the checkout code by the checkout device. With this, customers can make payments themselves.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like that do not depart from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, each registration POS register 20 and each accounting POS register 30 may not be connected via the LAN 11. Further, the form of LAN connection may be either wired or wireless.

  The program for realizing the settlement apparatus and the POS system described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program may be read into the computer system and executed. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a volatile memory (RAM) in a computer system that becomes a server or a client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In addition, those holding programs for a certain period of time are also included. The program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the “transmission medium” for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

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Claims (6)

In the checkout device that identifies and settles the purchase amount of the purchased product,
A change bill machine that counts the inserted money and pays out change based on the purchase price;
A display unit for displaying a deposit amount based on the count and a purchase amount of the purchased product;
A payment declaration key that accepts instructions to perform checkout;
When the deposit amount in cash is equal to or greater than the purchase amount and an instruction with the payment declaration key is received, the change is calculated based on the deposit amount and the purchase amount, and the calculated change is A control unit that causes the change bill machine to pay out;
A display unit for displaying the payment declaration key on a screen;
With
When the deposit amount is equal to or greater than the purchase amount, the control unit causes the payment declaration key to be displayed on the screen and blinks the payment declaration key or the guidance indicating the position of the payment declaration key. Settlement device. The settlement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays a moving image in which the payment declaration key blinks on the screen. As a payment method for paying the purchase amount, a selection key for selecting a payment method by cash or other than cash,
When paying by other than the cash,
With
The settlement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control only when the cash payment is selected by the selection key.   The payment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the payment declaration key starts issuing a receipt. The payment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the payment declaration key is displayed only when payment by cash is selected. A product registration device that outputs a code for settlement to a medium that is read when the purchase price of the product is settled based on code information attached to a product purchased by a customer;
A settlement apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a reading unit that reads the code information from the medium, and performing settlement based on the code information;
A POS system comprising:

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