JP6048611B2 - POS system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a POS system and a program .

There is a POS (Point Of Sales) register that can issue receipts issued after accounting into a plurality of sheets. In such a POS register, the receipt header information printed on the receipt of the details of all the products purchased by the customer, the receipt of information relating to the accounting, and the divided receipts divided into a plurality of sheets was common. . Here, the receipt header information is information printed on the header portion of the receipt.
Patent Documents 1 to 3 describe a POS register that stores in advance a message to be printed on the header portion or footer portion of a receipt.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 05-040989 JP 2002-245547 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-144151

  However, in the POS registers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, since the receipt header information printed on each receipt is common, if the receipt header information is set to “receipt”, all receipts ( For example, “receipt” is printed on receipts of details of all commodities purchased by the customer, receipts of information relating to accounting, and divided receipts divided into a plurality of sheets.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide a POS system and a program capable of changing information to be printed on a predetermined area portion of a print medium in accordance with the contents to be printed. To do.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and an accounting device for performing a settlement process by a customer based on the registration data of the product In the POS system, the registration device includes a transmission unit that transmits the registration data so that the customer can be settled, and the accounting device includes a reception unit that receives the registration data, and the registration Receipt issuing means for printing the details of the product on a predetermined area portion of the receipt based on the data and issuing a receipt, and service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information for printing on the predetermined area portion of the receipt Storage means for storing, and the receipt issuing means prints and issues service information such as discounts or discounts in a predetermined area portion of the receipt A POS system characterized and.
Further, in the POS system according to the present invention, the storage means includes at least individual print information such as a store name and an address fixedly printed on the receipt, and service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information to be changed. And the receipt issuing means prints the distinguished individual print information on a predetermined area portion of the receipt.
In the POS system according to the present invention, the predetermined area portion of the receipt on which the receipt issuing means prints the individual print information is a single area or a plurality of areas.
Further, the present invention provides a product registration unit for registering the product based on code information attached to a product purchased by a customer, and an accounting unit for reimbursing the purchase price of the product registered by the product registration unit. The accounting unit includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of individual print information for printing in a predetermined area portion of a print medium in association with each content to be printed, and the product registration unit registers the information. A selection unit that determines contents to be printed based on transaction data for specifying the determined product, reads out and selects individual print information corresponding to the determined content from the storage unit, and prints the determined content Printing means for printing the individual print information selected by the selection means on a predetermined area portion of the print medium when printing on the medium. It is an S system.

  According to the present invention, individual print information to be printed on a predetermined area portion of a print medium (for example, a receipt) is stored in association with the content to be printed (for example, header or footer information to be printed on the header area portion or footer area portion is printed). For example, header information to be printed in the header area portion is selected and printed according to the content to be printed on the print medium. As a result, the header information printed on each receipt (for example, receipts for the details of all products purchased by the customer, receipts for accounting information, and each divided receipt divided into multiple sheets) is different. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that an amount twice as large as the accounting amount is received.

  According to the present invention, in the POS system, the product registration unit is configured to divide the registered product into a plurality of groups, and to issue a print medium for each group divided by the division unit. Generating means for generating the transaction data including the divided issue information, and the printing means of the accounting means sets the purchase details of the product for each of the divided groups based on the divided issue information included in the transaction data. And printing on the print medium.

  According to this invention, the product registered by the product registration means is divided into a plurality of groups, and a receipt is issued for each group divided by the accounting means. Thereby, the receipt which shows the purchase details of goods can be divided and issued according to the division demand of a customer.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the POS system, the accounting unit divides the products included in the transaction data into a plurality of groups, and reads individual print information corresponding to the divided contents from the storage unit. A division selection unit for selecting, and when the product divided into a plurality of groups by the division selection unit is divided and printed on the print medium, the printing unit selects the individual print information selected by the division selection unit. Printing is performed on a predetermined area portion of a print medium issued for each group.

  According to this invention, the accounting means divides the registered product into a plurality of groups, reads out the header information corresponding to the contents of the divided receipt issued for each divided group from the storage unit, selects each divided issue Print in the header area of the receipt. The customer can divide the product by operating the accounting means, and the header information corresponding to the content issued by each division is printed in the header area part of each receipt, so according to the customer's request, Receipts indicating the purchase details of the merchandise can be issued separately, and there is no inconvenience that the amount twice as much as the actual accounting amount has been received.

  According to the present invention, individual print information, which is service information such as a discount rate and discount amount, can be freely assigned to a predetermined area portion (single area or plural areas) set for each output receipt type for each event. Can be printed and issued.

It is an image figure which shows the flow of the accounting procedure in a POS system in one Embodiment of this invention. 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 printing in one Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the data structure and data example of purchase details information memorize | stored in RAM of the POS register for printing in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a part of external appearance structure of the accounting POS register | resistor in one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the header data memorize | stored in RAM of the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a POS register for printing according to an embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the receipt for adjustment in one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement in the accounting POS register in one Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the accounted receipt in one Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the purchase details screen in one Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an image diagram illustrating a flow of accounting procedures in a POS system according to an embodiment. First, the printing POS register (product registration means) 20 scans the barcode attached to the product purchased by the customer by the operation of the store clerk and registers the product.

  When the product registration is completed for the barcodes of all the products purchased by the customer, the printing POS register 20 prints the settlement code on the settlement receipt (accounting slip) 40 which is a print medium (receipt paper), The payment receipt 40 is issued to the customer. Here, the settlement code is a code that is read when the purchase price of all the products purchased by the customer is settled, and is a code for specifying transaction data indicating the products purchased by the customer.

  The customer who has received the payment receipt 40 uses the scanner unit included in the accounting POS register (accounting means) 30 to read the payment code printed on the payment receipt 40, and the customer himself / herself is the accounting POS. The purchase amount is settled by operating the operation button of the register 30.

  As a result, the store clerk performs the product registration and the settlement code printing operation, but does not perform the settlement of the purchase amount, 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.

  In addition, the accounting which performs the settlement of the purchase price of the product based on the number of installed POS registers 20 for issuing the settlement receipt 40 on which the settlement code is printed and the settlement code printed on the settlement receipt 40. The number of installed POS registers 30 need not be the same. For example, since the processing time in the accounting POS register 30 is short because accounting is performed based on the settlement code, the number of accounting POS registers 30 may be reduced.

  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. In addition, if at least one of the printing POS register 20 and the accounting POS register 30 is reduced, the time required for accounting processing can be 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) printing POS registers 20, and M (M is an integer of 1 or more) accounting POS registers 30. It is comprised including.

  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 printing 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. Further, when the store controller 10 receives customer transaction data and identification information for identifying the transaction data from the POS register 20 for printing, the store controller 10 stores the received transaction data and the identification information in association with each other. Transaction data is data relating to transactions with customers, such as customer purchases. When store controller 10 receives transaction data identification information from accounting POS register 30, store controller 10 returns transaction data corresponding to the received identification information to accounting POS register 30.

  The printing POS register 20 includes a printing POS register 20 that is not connected to the store controller 10 and a printing POS register 20 that is connected to the store controller 10 via a LAN (Local Area Network) 11. It's okay.

  Connected to the POS register for printing 20 is a scanner that reads a bar code (code information) attached to a product purchased by a customer by operating a store clerk. The printing POS register 20 converts all purchase contents (transaction data) of the product purchased by the customer into a settlement code based on the barcode attached to the product purchased by the customer, and the converted settlement code is converted into the settlement code. Print on the payment receipt 40. Here, the settlement code printed on the settlement receipt 40 is a two-dimensional code (for example, a QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark)). Alternatively, the printing POS register 20 transmits all purchase contents (transaction data) of the product purchased by the customer and identification information of the transaction data to the store controller 10. Then, the printing POS register 20 prints a bar code indicating the transaction data identification information on the payment receipt 40.

  The accounting POS register 30 may include an accounting POS register 30 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.

  The accounting POS register 30 is connected to a scanner that reads the settlement code printed on the settlement receipt 40. The accounting POS register 30 is a device that the customer himself / herself performs an accounting operation based on the settlement code printed on the settlement receipt 40. The accounting POS register 30 reads the settlement code printed on the settlement receipt 40 by the operation of the customer, and further settles the purchase price of the merchandise according to the operation input via the operation buttons.

  If the printing POS register 20 has a mechanism for transmitting a product (transaction data) purchased by a customer registered in the printing POS register 20 to a specific accounting POS register 30, the printing POS register 20 There is no need to issue a payment receipt 40. In this case, identification information (for example, a device number) for identifying the accounting POS register 30 that performs settlement for the customer when the product (transaction data) purchased by the customer is registered in the POS register 20 for printing or after registration is completed. Is displayed on the customer display section of the printing POS register 20, the operation display section of the specific accounting POS register 30, or the identification information of the accounting apparatus is printed on a receipt to guide the customer. Then, when the customer approaches the vicinity of the accounting POS register 30 for which guidance is instructed, a product (transaction data) purchased by the customer may be called up and settled.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the printing POS register 20 according to an embodiment. The POS register for printing 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a scanner unit 204, a display unit (for a 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 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 printing 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. For example, the RAM 203 may store a history of operating the operation buttons.

  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. Further, the display unit (for a store clerk) 205 accepts an operation input for product information (product code or the like) set and registered in advance by operating an operation button (preset button) displayed in an area in the screen. .

  The operation unit 206 includes various operation buttons (such as a division button, a subtotal key, a current total key, a numeric key, a correction key, a gift certificate key, and a preset key) for operating the printing POS register 20. For example, the operation unit 206 receives an operation input for dividing and registering a product by operating a split button. The division button is a division unit that divides a registered product into a plurality of groups. In addition, when the operation button (preset key) is operated, the operation unit 206 receives an operation input for product information (product code or the like) preset and registered in the preset 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 settlement code on the settlement receipt 40.
When the settlement code is printed on the settlement receipt 40, the hard disk 210 stores the customer purchase contents and order information temporarily stored in the RAM 203.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a data structure and an example of purchase details information stored in the RAM 203 of the printing POS register 20 according to an embodiment.
The purchase details information is information for allowing the registered product to be settled as one transaction in the accounting POS register 30. As shown in the figure, the purchase details information includes items of a division identifier, a JAN code, a product name, the number, a price, and additional information. The division identifier is made up of numbers, symbols, etc., and is division issue information for issuing a receipt for each divided group. Here, the products included in the same group have the same division identifier. That is, the division identifiers of the products printed on one receipt are set to be the same. In the example shown in the figure, the division identifiers “blank (space)” “cabbage” and “carrot” are one group, and the purchase details are printed on one receipt. The division identifier “1”, “lettuce”, “tomato”, and “chocolate” are one group, and the purchase details are printed on one receipt. In other words, in the example shown in the figure, there are 2 receipts printed with purchase details of “cabbage” and “carrot”, and receipts printed with purchase details of “lettuce”, “tomato” and “chocolate”. An accounted receipt is issued. The JAN code is product identification information. The product name is the name of the product. The number is the number of items purchased. The price is the selling price of the product. The additional information is additional information on the product.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an external configuration of the accounting POS register 30 in one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the accounting POS register 30 according to an 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 payment terminals 310 to 312. And a sign pole 313. These can communicate with each other via a bus.
The accounting POS register 30 is operable by performing communication with each device for confirming whether the scanner unit 304, the payment terminals 310 to 312 and the like are operable via the bus at the start-up after the power is turned on. Is stored in the RAM 303. For example, it is stored in the connection device operation availability area in the memory (for example, terminal identification information = payment terminal 310 operation availability flag = 0 (0: operation is possible, 1: operation is not possible)), and notification of the operation of each notification means is made. When performing, notification may be performed based on information stored in the connection device operation availability area of the RAM 303.

  The scanner unit 304 optically reads the settlement code (two-dimensional code or barcode) printed on the settlement receipt 40 by the printing POS register 20 or the barcode (product code) attached to the product.

  The RAM 303 is a read / write memory that stores various information as needed. For example, a RAM (storage means) 303 stores a plurality of receipt header information for printing on the header portion in association with the contents to be printed. In addition, the RAM 303 stores a product master acquired from the store controller 10 and transaction data specified by a settlement code read by the scanner unit 304. The RAM 303 stores accounting data that is data related to accounting in one transaction.

  The settlement terminal (catch machine) 310 performs settlement with cash in accounting (settlement of purchase price of goods), and executes the settlement (for example, information indicating whether or not the settlement has been established), The data is output to the CPU 301 via the bus.

  The settlement terminal 311 performs settlement by credit in accounting, and outputs a result of the settlement to the CPU 301 via a port and a bus.

  The settlement terminal 312 performs settlement with electronic money in accounting, and outputs the settlement result to the CPU 301 via the bus.

  The display unit 305 displays various information on the screen in accordance with control from the CPU 301. Further, the display unit 305 stores a history of operating the operation buttons displayed on the screen (for example, the number of operations, the operation order, etc.) in the RAM 303 for each operation button.

The ROM 302 is a read-only memory that stores a program.
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.

  The operation unit 306 includes various operation buttons (such as a correction key and a preset key) for operating the accounting POS register 30. For example, the operation unit 306 accepts correction of an operation input by operating an operation button (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.
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. The printing unit (output means) 309 prints and issues (outputs) a cash register daily report indicating daily sales and stock.
The sign poll 313 notifies that the accounting POS register 30 is operable.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of header data stored in the RAM 303 of the accounting POS register 30 according to an embodiment.
As shown in the drawing, individual print information, for example, header data has items of receipt header information, output receipt type (a plurality of receipt types can be registered), and priority. The receipt header information is information (individual print information) to be printed on the header or footer area (predetermined area) of the receipt (print medium). The output receipt type is a receipt format and indicates the content to be printed. The priority is the priority of the receipt header information, and is described in the case of a receipt format having a plurality of header or footer area parts (a plurality of predetermined area parts) in the same receipt. Order of printing). Note that the smaller the priority value, the higher the priority of the corresponding receipt header information (so-called printing is performed first).

  The priority order is determined in order of priority using numbers. Further, when symbols are used, the character order of the symbols may be set as the priority order. In any case, if a blank “space” is set in the priority setting, it indicates that assignment of individual print information that is information to be printed on a predetermined area portion is prohibited. The priority setting for prohibiting the assignment of the individual print information is not limited to the blank “space”, but may be determined according to the specification as appropriate. For example, a symbol such as “x” may be used.

Next, an operation procedure in the POS system will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the printing POS register 20 in one embodiment.
First, a store clerk reads a barcode of a product using the scanner unit 204 of the printing POS register 20. The scanner unit 204 reads the JAN code indicated by the barcode (step S101).

The CPU 201 writes information (for example, JAN code, product name, price, additional information, etc.) relating to the read product of the JAN code in the purchase details information of the RAM 203, and registers the product (step S102). At this time, the CPU 201 writes the division identifier of the product in the purchase details information. For example, when the division button is not pressed, the CPU 201 writes a blank (space) in the division identifier. The initial value of the division identifier is not limited to a blank (space), and numbers and symbols may be set as initial values in advance.
Subsequently, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the division button has been pressed (step S103).

When the division button is pressed (step S103: Yes), the CPU 201 changes the division identifier to be written in the purchase details information (step S104). For example, the CPU 201 adds 1 to the division identifier.
On the other hand, when the division button is not pressed (step S103: No), or following step S104, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the product registration is completed (step S105). Specifically, the CPU 201 determines that the product registration has been completed when a print button or a current key on the operation unit 206 is pressed. When the store clerk has read the bar codes of all the products in the shopping cart, the store clerk presses the “print” button or the “current total” key in the operation unit 206.

  If the product registration has not been completed (step S105: No), the process returns to step S101. That is, the printing POS register 20 repeats the processing from S101 to S105 until the barcodes of all the products in the shopping basket are read.

On the other hand, when the product registration is completed (step S105: Yes), the CPU (generating unit) 201 generates transaction data including purchase details information (step S106), and writes the generated transaction data in the RAM 203.
Subsequently, the CPU 201 reads transaction data from the RAM 203 and generates a settlement code based on the read transaction data (step S107). Specifically, when the printing POS register 20 is not connected to the LAN 11, the CPU 201 converts the read transaction data into a two-dimensional code. On the other hand, when the printing POS register 20 is connected to the LAN 11, the CPU 201 assigns identification information to the read transaction data, and transmits the transaction data and the assigned identification information to the store controller 10. Then, the CPU 201 generates a barcode indicating the assigned identification information.
Finally, the receipt printing unit 209 prints the generated settlement code on the settlement receipt 40 (step S108).

  FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing an example of a receipt 40 for payment in an embodiment. FIG. 9A is an example of a payment receipt 40 on which a barcode C2 is printed. The bar code C2 printed on the payment receipt 40 indicates identification information of customer transaction data. The printing POS register 20 transmits and registers the customer transaction data and the identification information of the transaction data to the store controller 10 and prints the barcode C1 indicating the identification information of the transaction data on the payment receipt 40. . On the other hand, FIG. 9B is an example of a payment receipt 40 on which the two-dimensional code C1 is printed. The two-dimensional code C1 printed on the payment receipt 40 indicates customer transaction data. The POS register for printing 20 converts customer transaction data into a two-dimensional code C1, and prints the converted two-dimensional code C1 on the payment receipt 40.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in the accounting POS register 30 according to an embodiment.
First, the customer reads the settlement code of the settlement receipt 40 using the scanner unit 304 of the accounting POS register 30. The scanner unit 304 reads the settlement code (step S201).

Subsequently, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the read settlement code is a two-dimensional code (step S202).
When the two-dimensional code is read by the scanner unit 304 (step S202: Yes), the CPU 301 reads transaction data from the two-dimensional code (step S203).
On the other hand, when the two-dimensional code has not been read by the scanner unit 304 (step S202: No), the CPU 301 reads transaction data from the store controller 10 using the identification information indicated by the barcode read by the scanner unit 304 ( Step S204).
Specifically, the CPU 301 transmits the identification information indicated by the barcode to the store controller 10 via the communication unit 307, and receives transaction data corresponding to the identification information from the store controller 10.

Subsequent to step S203 or step S204, the purchase details information of the read transaction data is displayed on the display unit 305 (step S205).
Then, the CPU 301 causes the display unit 305 to display an instruction for proceeding with the accounting operation for the customer. Thereafter, the customer completes the accounting according to the instruction displayed on the display unit 305 (step S206).

  After completion of the accounting (for example, after pressing the “total key” displayed on the display unit 305), the CPU (selection means) 301 outputs the output receipt type (each of each accounting receipt to be output based on the read transaction data) Determine what to print on the paid receipt). An accounted receipt is a receipt that a customer takes home. Then, the CPU 201 reads receipt header information corresponding to the determined output receipt type of each accounting receipt from the header data, and selects receipt header information to be printed on the header portion of each accounting receipt (step S207). Here, when there are a plurality of receipt header information corresponding to the output receipt type, the CPU 201 selects receipt header information having a high priority.

  Finally, the CPU 301 causes the single-sheet or multiple-sheet printing unit 309 to print the accounting receipt (S208). Specifically, the printing unit (printing unit) 309 prints the purchase details of the product on each accounted receipt based on the output receipt type (receipt format) determined in step S207, and the receipt selected in step S207. Each header information is printed on each accounted receipt. Further, the printing unit (printing unit) 309 issues an accounting receipt on which purchase details of a product are printed for each group. That is, the printing unit (printing unit) 309 prints the purchase details of the product having the same division identifier on the same paid receipt.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a paid receipt (a print medium on which purchase details of products are printed for each group) according to an embodiment.
Hereinafter, the data shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 will be described as an example. In this example, the accounting POS register 30 is an accounting in which purchase details (all details) of all products “cabbage”, “carrot”, “lettuce”, “tomato”, and “chocolate” purchased by the customer are printed. Completed receipt R1, accounting receipt R2 on which the purchase details (split details 1) of the groups “cabbage” and “carrot” are printed, and purchase details (split details 2) of the groups “lettuce”, “tomato” and “chocolate” ) And the printed receipt R3 printed. In step S207 described above, the CPU 301 determines receipt header information to be printed on the header portion of each of the paid receipts R1 to R3 based on the output receipt type and priority of each of the paid receipts R1 to R3. For example, the CPU 301 includes an output receipt type “A” (the A is an accounting statement (accounted receipt R1) and a plurality of receipts (for example, accounted receipts R2 and R3) whose number varies depending on the number of divisions. Priority among receipt header information “receipt” and “purchased product description” that is information to be printed in a predetermined area corresponding to a receipt format identification name that is divided for each issue receipt (cut by the cutter) Select a “purchase product statement” with a high value. Then, the CPU 301 sets the receipt header information of a predetermined area portion of the accounting receipt R1 whose output receipt type is “A” as “purchased product description”. Further, the CPU 301 uses the receipt header information of a predetermined area portion of the accounting receipts R2 and R3 (changed from R2 to Rn depending on the number of divisions) to be printed next in the receipt format of the output receipt type “A” based on the priority. "Receipt". In addition, when there are multiple receipts, if the receipt header information to be printed in a predetermined area is divided into multiple parts such as “receipt”, it is issued adjacent to the “receipt” that is the receipt header information. A branch number (individual print additional information) may be added for printing (individual print information by the division selection means). For example, the printing order for all the divided issue numbers may be branch numbers (for example, individual print additional information such as 1/2, 2/2, 2-1, 2-2, etc.). Also, in the case of normal accounting instead of division, if an accounting completion key (for example, a closing key) is pressed, a single-sheet accounting receipt (accounted receipt R1) whose output receipt type is “C” is printed. Since the issue is instructed, the receipt header information “purchased product description” corresponding to the output receipt type “C” is selected, but a plurality of receipts are issued like receipts of divided receipts. The priority is ignored because it is not. If, for example, a receipt key is subsequently issued, it is instructed to select that the output receipt type “B”, which is a single receipt, is selected. Receipt print information is generated based on the receipt format, and receipt header information “receipt” corresponding to the output receipt type “B” is selected, and a predetermined area portion of the receipt (print medium) (in this case, The print information is generated by adding print information to the header print area of the receipt print information, and a receipt with the output receipt type “B” is printed and issued.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the receipt header information to be printed on the header portion of the paid receipt can be changed according to the content to be printed on the paid receipt. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that an amount twice as much as the actual accounting amount is received.

  In the embodiment described above, the products are divided into a plurality of groups in the printing POS register 20, but the products may be divided into a plurality of groups in the accounting POS register 30. For example, the accounting POS register 30 displays a division button (division means) on the purchase details screen displayed in step S205 described above. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a purchase details screen in one embodiment. The purchase details screen displays details of all products purchased by the customer, a division button B for dividing the products into a plurality of groups, and an accounting button for proceeding with accounting. The customer selects a product (for example, “lettuce”, “tomato”, and “chocolate”) to be issued by dividing the receipt, and presses the division button B. When the split button B is pressed, the CPU 301 changes the split identifier of the selected product (for example, “lettuce”, “tomato”, and “chocolate”). As a result, an accounting receipt on which purchase details of a product selected by the customer (for example, “lettuce”, “tomato”, and “chocolate”) are printed, and other products (for example, “cabbage” and “carrot”). Two paid receipts can be issued together with a paid receipt on which the purchase details are printed.

  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.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined area portion of the receipt (print medium) is the header area portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be a footer area portion. Thereby, for example, the footer information of a receipt issued in an accounting apparatus (accounting means) used in a store where a plurality of tenants are mixed can be issued by changing the name of each tenant. In this case, the receipt and receipt of each tenant can be printed and issued by one accounting device (accounting means) based on the output receipt type (receipt type for each tenant) and the receipt footer information, which is economical. . In addition, the predetermined area portion of the receipt may be a predetermined area portion that prints a notice comment to a customer or advertisement information. In this case as well, the notice comment or advertisement information is stored in the individual print information and printed based on the output receipt type and priority.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the product registration means (printing POS register 20) and the accounting means (accounting POS register 30) are exemplified as the POS system, but the present invention is not limited thereto. A merchandise sales data processing apparatus in which merchandise registration means and accounting means are integrated may be included in the POS system of the present invention. In this case, the store clerk performs merchandise registration and a purchase price adjustment operation.

  In addition, the predetermined area portion of the print medium (for example, a receipt or the like) printed and issued by the accounting means (accounting POS register 30) in the embodiment of the present invention is singular. The predetermined area portion may be provided. In this case as well, as in the previous embodiment, individual print information (for example, header information and footer information) assigned to a plurality of predetermined area portions provided on a sheet-like print medium is assigned based on priority. Thereafter, a print image is generated and printing is issued by the printing means. As a result, for example, the priority of the individual print information that must be fixedly printed such as the store name, address, and telephone number is set to “1”, the event notification for each season according to the output receipt type, the special sale from the store, etc. By specifying “2” as the priority of the individual print information that must be changed each time, such as holding notifications, the allocation position to a plurality of predetermined area parts (for example, a header area part and a footer area part) There is an effect that the allocation operation can be easily performed based on the priority and can be printed. Further, by changing only the priority, the location of the individual print information allocated to the predetermined area portion (single area or plural areas) can be changed, so that the setting and changing operation by the operator is easy.

  In addition, examples of receipts (print media) in the embodiment of the present invention are not limited to the examples of “purchase details” and “receipts”, and for example, issue discount tickets, service tickets, numbered tickets, etc. It can also be applied to. For example, the priority of individual print information that is the name of an event to be held is set to “1”, and the priority of individual print information that is service information such as discount rate or discount amount is set to “2”. Individual print information can be freely assigned to a predetermined area portion (single area or plural areas) set for each output receipt type for printing.

  The program for realizing the POS system described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into the computer system and executed to execute the execution process. May be. Here, the “computer system” may include an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

  Further, the “computer system” includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. The “computer-readable recording medium” means a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a writable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, a hard disk built in a computer system, etc. This is a storage device.

Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic) in a computer system serving as 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. Random Access Memory)) that holds a program for a certain period of time is 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, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

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Claims (6)

In a POS system having a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and a plurality of accounting devices that are operated by a customer based on registration data of the product to perform a settlement process,
The registration device
And transmitting means for settlement processing for the customer to send the registration data to allow in the accounting system,
Guidance means for instructing the display unit to guide at least the accounting device for which the customer performs checkout processing ,
The accounting device for which guidance has been given is
Receiving means for receiving the registration data;
A receipt issuing means for issuing a receipt by printing the details of the product on a predetermined area of the receipt based on the registration data;
Storage means for storing service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information for printing on a predetermined area portion of the receipt,
The POS system, wherein the receipt issuing means prints and issues service information such as discounts or discounts in a predetermined area portion of the receipt.   A registration device for registering the product to be purchased by the customer, a plurality of accounting devices operated by the customer based on the registration data of the product, and a settlement process, and a connection with the registration device and the settlement device through a communication line In a POS system having a stored controller,
  The store controller
  Transmitting means for transmitting the registration data so that the customer checkout process can be performed by the accounting device,
  The registration device
  A guide means for guiding and instructing the display unit to at least the accounting device for which the customer performs checkout processing,
  The accounting device for which guidance has been given is
  Receiving means for receiving the registration data;
  A receipt issuing means for issuing a receipt by printing the details of the product on a predetermined area of the receipt based on the registration data;
  Storage means for storing service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information for printing on a predetermined area portion of the receipt,
  The POS system, wherein the receipt issuing means prints and issues service information such as discounts or discounts in a predetermined area portion of the receipt. The storage means distinguishes and stores at least individual print information such as a store name or address to be fixedly printed on the receipt and service information such as discount or discount as individual print information to be changed,
It said receipt issuing means, POS system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that printing the distinguished individual print information in a predetermined area portion of the receipt. The POS system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined area portion of the receipt on which the receipt issuing unit prints the individual print information is a single area or a plurality of areas.   A POS that causes the first computer to function as a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by the customer, and that causes the second computer to function as a plurality of accounting devices that are self-operated by the customer based on the registration data of the product. A system program,
  The first computer;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the registration data so that the customer checkout process can be performed by the accounting device;
  At least the customer functions as a guidance means for instructing and displaying the accounting device that performs the settlement process on the display unit,
  A second computer as the accounting apparatus instructed to guide;
  Receiving means for receiving the registration data;
  A receipt issuing means for issuing a receipt by printing the details of the product on a predetermined area of the receipt based on the registration data;
  Function as storage means for storing service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information for printing on a predetermined area portion of the receipt,
  The receipt issuing means is a program for causing a service information such as discount or discount to be printed and issued in a predetermined area portion of the receipt.   Causing the first computer to function as a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by the customer, and causing the second computer to function as a plurality of accounting devices that are operated by the customer on the basis of the registration data of the product, A POS system program for causing a third computer to function as a store controller connected to a registration device and a payment device via a communication line,
  The third computer;
  Function as a transmission means for transmitting the registration data so that the customer checkout process can be performed by the accounting device;
  The first computer;
  At least the customer functions as a guidance means for instructing the display unit to perform accounting for the settlement process,
  A second computer as the accounting apparatus instructed to guide;
  Receiving means for receiving the registration data;
  A receipt issuing means for issuing a receipt by printing the details of the product on a predetermined area of the receipt based on the registration data;
  Function as storage means for storing service information such as discounts or discounts as individual print information for printing on a predetermined area portion of the receipt,
  The receipt issuing means is a program for causing a service information such as discount or discount to be printed and issued in a predetermined area portion of the receipt.

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