JP6216256B2 - Product data registration apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a product data registration apparatus and a program.

  Conventionally, a product data registration device that reads out unit prices based on the read and entered product code and generates transaction data, and a customer who is a shopper performs settlement processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device A checkout system in which accounting apparatuses are connected to each other via a network has been proposed. Such a checkout system can omit accounting work from work performed by an operator (store clerk).

  According to such a checkout system, the customer receives a pending receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily suspended in the product data registration device is printed. Then, the customer reads out and inputs the identification data printed on the pending receipt in the accounting device and causes the transaction data to be called and settled in the accounting device.

  By the way, information on the amount of money that the change machine built in each accounting device or the change machine connected to another POS terminal holds for each denomination, It responded by sending information on the amount of money regularly from an accounting machine or change machine to a store computer installed in the backyard.

  As a result, the store clerk and responsible person went to the store computer installation location each time to check the change of the change machine, increasing the burden on the store clerk and the responsible person. In some cases, it was not possible to go to confirm the amount in Japan.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product data registration apparatus and program capable of confirming the amount of money in a change machine.

The product data registration device of the embodiment is connected to a network with an accounting device that includes a change machine that holds at least one of banknotes or coins and performs settlement processing of product transactions by the customer's own operation, and product data In the commodity data registration apparatus that registers and transmits to the accounting apparatus, inquiry means for inquiring the accounting apparatus for information on the amount of money held in the change machine, and the amount information on the inquiry. A balance display means for displaying the received balance information of the change machine on a display unit when received, and the inquiry means performs merchandise sales processing other than the accounting device connected via the network. The merchandise sales data processing apparatus is further inquired about the amount information of money held by the change machine connected to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, and the stock display Stage, when receiving the inventory amount information for the inquiry to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, the inventory amount information of the change machine which the received, together with the state of the money amount information, can list in tabular form Is displayed on the display.

The program of the embodiment includes a change machine that holds at least one of banknotes or coins therein, and is connected to an accounting device that performs settlement processing of merchandise transactions by a customer's own operation over a network. In the computer that controls the product data registration device that transmits the transaction data based on the specific information to be identified and the total amount related to the transaction to the accounting device, the cash amount information held by the change machine with respect to the accounting device An inquiry means for making an inquiry, and when receiving the balance information for the inquiry, the inquiry means is configured to function as a balance display means for displaying the received balance information of the change machine on a display. In addition, for the product sales data processing device that performs product sales processing other than the accounting device connected by the network, the product sales data processing device Inquiry of the amount information of money held by the connected change machine is further performed, and when the amount information is received in response to the inquiry to the commodity sales data processing device, the amount display means receives the amount information The amount information of the change machine is displayed together with the state of the amount information on the display so that it can be listed in a tabular form .

Drawing 1 is a mimetic diagram showing the whole checkout system concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of another control process of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sales screen of the product data registration apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an accounting apparatus selection screen. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the accounting apparatus selection screen. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the amount information of the change machine. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the accounting apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (a store clerk), and an accounting device 103 that executes a settlement process by the customer C himself / herself. I have. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a work table 104 having a horizontally long table shape. Each merchandise data registration apparatus 102 and each accounting apparatus 103 are electrically connected to each other via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

  Two accounting apparatuses 103 are dedicated to one commodity data registration apparatus 102 and are provided side by side on the commodity data registration apparatus 102. In the example of FIG. 1, the accounting device 1 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 2 are provided together with the product data registration device 102 of one product data registration device 1. The product data registration device 102 of the product data registration device 1 controls the accounting device 1 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 2.

  The accounting device 3 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 4 are connected to the product data registration device 102 of the other product data registration device 2. The product data registration device 102 of the product data registration device 2 controls the accounting device 3 and the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 4. Each accounting apparatus 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the work table 104. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a passage through which the customer C passes between the plurality of work tables 104 is formed.

  Each accounting apparatus has a change machine 105 built-in. The change machine 105 can store a predetermined number of banknotes and coins for each denomination. When the settlement process is performed by the accounting apparatus 103, the change machine 105 stores deposits handed over from the input customer. Pay the change to C.

  The network NT is connected to a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 106, which is a product sales data processing apparatus that executes normal product sales processing including settlement processing. A change machine 105 is connected to each POS terminal 106. In the example of FIG. 1, two POS terminals 106 and two change machines 105 are connected to the network NT.

  First, the product data registration apparatus 102 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration apparatus 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration apparatus 102 installed on the upper surface of the work table 104 is configured based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an imaging unit (not shown) disposed behind the reading window 112.

  The merchandise data registration apparatus 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and an operation unit 115 on the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name and price of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the operation unit 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

  A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration apparatus 102 as viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data to be described later and a total amount for one transaction is printed.

  In addition, a customer-side display 117 for customer C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 as viewed from the operator O side.

  The merchandise data registration apparatus 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4), and codes the merchandise included in the image captured by the imaging unit, such as a bar code or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the merchandise. Or by general object recognition.

Regarding generic object recognition for recognizing an object included in an image, a recognition technique is described in the following document.
Keiji Yanai, “Current Status and Future of General Object Recognition”, IPSJ Journal, Vol. 48, no. SIG16 [Search January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

  Next, the product data registration apparatus 102 displays a screen for accepting the input of the confirmation of the specified product and the number of items on the display 114. Then, the product data registration device 102 performs sales registration of the product classification, product name, unit price, etc. of the product corresponding to the product code based on information such as the product code of the product for which the input of confirmation has been received and the number of the input. The product information is read from the PLU file F1, and the product is stored in a product information storage unit F22 (see FIG. 5) to be described later.

  Next, the accounting apparatus 103 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus 103. The accounting apparatus 103 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-POS (Point Of Sales) terminal capable of merchandise sales processing and accounting by the customer C during idle time.

  The accounting apparatus 103 includes an information processing apparatus 2 (see FIG. 4), a change machine 105 (see FIG. 4), a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader / writer 8, and a receipt printer. 9, a first housing 10, and a second housing 11. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the change machine 105 and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is an outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9 and is placed on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10.

  The stationary scanner 5 includes an imaging window 5 a provided in the upper part of the first housing 10 and an imaging unit (not shown) built in the first housing 10. The imaging unit captures a code symbol image such as a barcode held in front of the imaging window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. Then, the imaging unit outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2. When performing general object recognition, the imaging unit outputs a product image obtained by capturing a product held in front of the imaging window 5 a to the information processing device 2.

  The hand scanner 7 is disposed on the upper part of the front surface 10 b of the first housing 10. A holding portion 10c that holds the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state is provided at the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10.

  The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is placed on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays an image according to the control of the information processing apparatus 2. The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61 and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing apparatus 2.

  The card reader / writer 8 is disposed beside the second housing 11 and is disposed on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10. The card reader / writer 8 reads / writes information from / to a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or a credit card.

  The change machine 105 includes a money insertion slot 41, a banknote withdrawal slot 42, and a coin withdrawal section 43. The coin dispensing unit 43 includes a payout opening 431 and a tray 432. The change machine 105 accepts banknotes and coins received from the customer C inserted into the money slot 41, and stores them separately. Then, the change machine 105 pays out change from the payout opening 431 in response to a request from the information processing apparatus 2. The tray 432 receives the changed change.

  The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built in the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11 a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 according to the control of the information processing apparatus 2.

  The information processing apparatus 2 is built in the first housing 10 and includes each unit (the change machine 105, the stationary scanner 5, the display operation panel 6, the hand scanner 7, the card reader / writer 8, and the receipt printer) included in the accounting apparatus 103. 9) Controls overall. The information processing apparatus 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6, and acquires information on an operation performed by the operator O from the touch panel 62. Further, the information processing apparatus 2 grasps the payment to the change machine 105 and instructs the change machine 105 to withdraw money.

  In addition, the accounting apparatus 103 includes a basket stand 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The cocoon table 21 is a storage table used as a yard for the bag when the customer C performs a settlement process.

  Further, the accounting apparatus 103 is provided with a display pole 22 as a notification unit that displays the current state of the accounting apparatus 103 on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10. The display pole 22 has a light emitting portion 22a that selectively emits blue and red light at the tip.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration apparatus 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown), which are storage media. A computer configuration control unit 150 is provided. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating sales records of products and various screen display data displayed on the display 114. It is.

  The control unit 150 includes a scanner 111, a touch panel 113, a display unit 114, an operation unit 115 such as a keyboard, a printer 116, a customer side display unit 117, an I / O (Input / Output) device control unit 139 and a bus 138. It controls I / O devices such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136 and controls the entire system of the product data registration apparatus 102.

  The operation unit 115 includes a subtotal key 1151 for declaring the end of one transaction, transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for specifying the transfer destination of transaction data, and the amount of money stored in the change device 105 with respect to the accounting device 103. A stock key B11 for making an inquiry is provided.

  The HDD 136 serving as storage means stores a program 137 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 150. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product and information related to the product such as the name, price, and product classification of the product in association with each other. The PLU file F1 also stores feature quantities such as color shades and surface irregularities read from the product image when the product is specified by general object recognition. The HDD 136 stores an information storage unit F2 described later with reference to FIG.

  The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format and is a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile). Disk) and the like are provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

  The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. . The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The control unit 150 can communicate with a store server (not shown) and the accounting apparatus 103 connected via the network NT via the communication I / F 140.

  The store server generally performs management of product sales registration processing performed by one or a plurality of product data registration devices 102 installed in the store, settlement processing performed by the accounting device 103, and the like.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting apparatus 103 includes a control unit 50 having a computer configuration including a CPU, ROM and RAM (not shown) as storage media, and the like in the information processing apparatus 2. . The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating sales records of products and various screen display data displayed on the display 61. It is.

  The control unit 50 is connected to the touch panel 62, the display 61, the stationary scanner 5, the hand scanner 7, the card reader / writer 8, the receipt printer 9, the change machine 105, and the display pole 22 via the I / O device control unit 39 and the bus 38. The I / O device such as the HDD 36 is controlled to control the entire system of the accounting apparatus 103.

  The card reader / writer 8 reads information on the customer's point card or credit card inserted from the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after the settlement process and issues it from the receipt issuing port 91. The change machine 105 processes bills and coins inserted into the money insertion slot 41. Further, the change machine 105 pays out change from the payout opening 431 in response to a request.

  The HDD 36 serving as a storage unit stores a program 37 and a PLU file F1 that can be executed by the control unit 50. Further, the HDD 36 includes a cash amount information storage unit F11 that stores cash amounts of money collected from the change machine 105, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 is a file in an installable or executable format, such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Or the like recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

  Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be provided by being stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded via the network. The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The control unit 50 can communicate with a store server (not shown) and the product data registration apparatus 102 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I / F 40.

  Next, the information storage unit F2 stored in the HDD 136 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the information storage unit F2 includes a product information storage unit F22, a cash voucher information storage unit F23, a cash voucher total storage unit F25, and a cash amount information storage unit F26.

  The product information storage unit F22 stores product information (product name, price, etc.) read from the PLU file F1 based on the product code read and input by the scanner 111. The product information storage unit F22 stores product information corresponding to all the input product codes.

  The voucher information storage unit F23 stores voucher information including the voucher amount of the voucher read and input by the scanner 111. The voucher information storage unit F23 stores all of the input voucher information when a plurality of voucher information is input because a plurality of vouchers are used.

  The voucher tabulation storage unit F25 stores voucher information of all the vouchers used by the customer during a certain period (for example, one year). By analyzing the voucher information stored in the voucher information storage unit F23, it is possible to manage the usage status of the voucher by the customer, such as the tendency of the type of voucher used and the voucher amount. The analysis of the voucher information may be performed by the merchandise data registration apparatus 102, but it is desirable to transmit the information to a host server (not shown) and perform the analysis collectively by the server.

  In addition, the cash amount information storage unit F26 responds to the inquiry about the cash amount of the change machine 105 by operating the cash key B11 (the cash amount information stored in the change machine 105 (stored in the change machine 105). The number of coins of the selected money type) and the number of money that can be stored by the money type).

  Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 150 realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the commodity data registration apparatus 102 executing the program 137 and the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 execute the program 37. A functional configuration of the realized control unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the product data registration apparatus 102. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 executes a program 137 stored in the HDD 136 to thereby make an inquiry unit 151, a stock display unit 152, a list display unit 153, a selection unit 154, information Receiving means 155 and risk display means 156 are provided.

  The inquiry unit 151 has a function of making an inquiry about the amount information of money held by the change machine 105 to the accounting apparatus 103.

  The balance display means 152 has a function of displaying the received balance information of the change machine 105 on the display 114 when the balance information for the inquiry is received.

  The list display means 153 displays a list of at least one or more connected accounting devices 103 on the display 114.

  The selection unit 154 has a function of selecting one or a plurality of accounting apparatuses 103 from the accounting apparatuses 103 displayed as a list.

  The information receiving unit 155 has a function of receiving information indicating that there is a problem with the amount of money held by the change machine 105 from the accounting apparatus 103.

  The risk level display means 156 has a function of displaying a change machine indicator indicating the risk level based on the received information on the display 114.

  Next, control of the product data registration apparatus 102 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of merchandise sales registration processing performed by the merchandise data registration apparatus 102.

  In FIG. 7, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 determines whether or not a product code that is specific information for specifying a product is read by the scanner 111 (step S <b> 11). If it is determined that the data has been read (Yes in step S11), the control unit 150 executes a product sales process based on the read product code (step S12). Specifically, the control unit 150 reads product information (product name, price, etc.) as sales data from the PLU file F1 based on the read product code, and stores it in the product information storage unit F22 of the information storage unit F2. Remember. And the control part 150 displays the read merchandise information on the display 114 as the sales screen P1.

  Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the sales screen P1. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 controls the display device 114 while performing the sales process, and displays the sales screen P <b> 1 in the display area 114 a of the display device 114. The sales screen P1 has a sales product window W5, a sold window W4, and a window W6.

  In the sales product window W5, the product name, product unit price, individual product score, etc. included in the product information of the product specified by the product specifying process are displayed. The display of these product name, product unit price, and individual product score is updated by the processing of step S11 and step S12. In addition, the total product price and the total product score are also displayed in the sales product window W5. The display of the total amount and the total number of merchandise is also updated by the processes in steps S11 and S12.

  In the sold window W4, the history displayed in the sold product window W5 is displayed. That is, when the processing of step S11 and step S12 is newly executed, the product name, product unit price, individual product score, etc. displayed in the sales product window W5 are additionally displayed in the sold window W4. The

  In the window W6, a cash amount key B11 and a subtotal key 1151 for inquiring of the money amount stored in the change machine 105 to the accounting apparatus 103 are displayed. In addition, in the window W6, when the amount of money stored in the change machine 105 connected to the managed accounting device 103 is in a dangerous state to be described later, the dangerous change machine 105 is displayed. Indicator B14 is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the product code is not read by the scanner 111 (No in step S11), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal key 1151 is operated (step S21). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S21), the control unit 150 calculates the total amount based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit F22, and displays a payment method selection screen for the transaction. The transfer destination selection screen P2 including this is displayed (step S22).

  Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the transfer destination selection screen P2. As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 150 of the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 controls the display 114, and the payment amount display window W3 and the payment amount display window W3 smaller than the payment amount display window W3 are stored in the display 114 in advance. A transfer destination selection screen P2 in which one transfer destination window W1 and a second transfer destination window W2 are defined is displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided close to the left end, occupies more than half of the width of the display 114, and has a height adjacent to the upper and lower sides in the display 114. The two first transfer destination windows W1 and the second transfer destination window W2 are provided adjacent to each other vertically between the right end side of the display 114 and the right end side of the payment amount display window W3.

  In the payment amount display window W3, the total amount and the total number of commodities at the time when the closing operation is input are displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided with a payment method selection key B1 for selecting a payment method.

  On the other hand, in the first transfer destination window W1 and the second transfer destination window W2, the transfer indicating whether the transfer is possible or not for each accounting apparatus 103 that is a transfer destination candidate. The permission information is displayed with the identification number of each accounting apparatus 103 added, and transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer are provided. Here, the transfer destination key B4 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting apparatus 1. The transfer destination key B5 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting apparatus 2. When the settlement process is being executed, it is displayed that the transfer is impossible, but the transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring the transfer can be operated. This is because the settlement process is completed in a short time, so that it can be transferred immediately.

  For example, when paying with a cash voucher, the payment method selection key B1 is operated, and then any one of the transfer destination keys is operated. When paying with cash, one of the transfer destination keys is operated without operating the payment method selection key B1.

  Note that the method of selecting the accounting apparatus 103 as the transfer destination is not limited to the operation of the transfer destination keys B4 and B5. For example, the accounting device 103 as the transfer destination may be selected by a combination operation of a numeric key and a transmission key provided on the operation unit 115. Specifically, the accounting apparatus 103 associated with the first transfer destination window W1 can be selected by a combination operation of the numeric key “1” and the transmission key.

  For example, when transaction data is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 103 such as the accounting apparatus 3 or the accounting apparatus 4 that is not displayed on the transfer destination selection screen P2, the accounting apparatus is specified with a numeric key, and then the transmission key is operated. The transaction data can be transmitted to the accounting device. In this way, the identification number of the accounting apparatus 103 as the transfer destination can be arbitrarily designated by the combination operation of the numeric key and the transmission key provided on the operation unit 115, so that it is designated in advance. Transaction data can also be transferred to other than the accounting device 103.

  In the window W6, a cancel key B6, a stock balance key B11, a subtotal key 1151, and an indicator B14 are displayed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, the control unit 150 determines whether any of the transfer destination keys including the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5 has been operated (step S27). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S27), the control unit 150 transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 103 designated by the operation (step S28). At this time, a pending receipt on which information specifying transaction data is printed is not issued from the printer 116 of the product data registration apparatus 102.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the subtotal key 1151 has not been operated (No in step S21), the control unit 150 (information receiving unit 155) performs the processing in step S116 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the indicator information is received (step S71). If it is determined that the indicator information has been received (Yes in step S71), the control unit 150 (risk level display means 156) executes an indicator display process (step S72). Specifically, the indicator information B14 received from the accounting apparatus 103 is displayed on the left end portion of the window W6 of the display 114.

  The indicator information B14 is displayed in yellow or red as a whole on the basis of the risk level of the change machine 105. In the embodiment, the amount (number) of any money stored in the change machine 105 indicates a full state or an empty state with respect to the storage amount. In the embodiment, 999 pieces of coins can be stored. In the case of banknotes, 200 sheets can be stored. When this storable amount of money is stored, the risk level is set to 1 indicating a high risk level. Also, the risk is 1 when the amount of money stored is zero.

  On the other hand, a state of being full or empty with respect to the amount that can be stored (in the embodiment, when the number of stored coins exceeds 900 or less than 50. In addition, the number of stored bills is 150. The risk level is lower than the risk level 1 and the risk level is 2. The control unit 150 displays the indicator information B14 in red when the degree of risk is 1. On the other hand, if the degree of risk is 2, the control unit 150 displays the indicator information B14 in yellow.

  If it is determined in step S71 that the indicator information has not been received (No in step S71), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cash amount key B11 has been operated (step S81). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in step S81), the control unit 150 executes a stock amount display process (step S82). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not operated (No in step S81), the control unit 150 returns to step S11 and waits.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the banknote display process in step S82 will be described in detail. In FIG. 8, when the stock balance key B11 is operated, the control unit 150 causes the control unit 150 (list display means 153) to display the list of the accounting apparatus 103 as shown in FIG. 11 or the accounting as shown in FIG. A list of the device 103 and the POS terminal 106 is displayed on the display 114 (step S131).

  FIG. 11 displays a list of only the accounting devices 103 under the management of the product data registration device 102. In FIG. 11, accounting apparatuses 103 from accounting apparatus 1 to accounting apparatus 4 under the control of two product data registration apparatuses 102 are displayed. The operator O selects and operates the key B16 of one desired accounting device 103 from the displayed keys B16 of the accounting devices 1 to 4.

  FIG. 12 shows a list of POS terminals 106 connected to the network NT in addition to the accounting device 103 under the control of the product data registration device 102. In the example of FIG. 12, in addition to the accounting apparatus 103, two POS terminals 106, the POS terminal 1 and the POS terminal 2, are displayed. The operator O selects and touches the key of the desired accounting apparatus 103 or POS terminal 106 from the displayed key B16 of the accounting apparatus 1 to accounting apparatus 4 and key B17 of the POS terminal 1 to POS terminal 2. Note that the POS terminal 106 to which the change machine 105 is not connected even if connected to the network NT is not displayed in the list.

  Next, the control unit 150 (selection unit 154) determines whether or not any one of the key B16 and the key 17 is operated by the operator O (step S132). It waits until it is operated (No in step S132), and when it is determined that any key has been operated (Yes in step S132), the control unit 150 (inquiry means 151) causes the operated accounting device 103 or POS to operate. The terminal 106 is inquired about the amount information of money stored in the change machine 105 connected to the accounting device 103 or the POS terminal 106 (step S133).

  Then, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the balance information that is a response from the inquired accounting device 103 or the POS terminal 106 is received (step S134). Wait until it is received (No in step S134), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in step S134), the control unit 150 confirms that the received cash amount information and the risk level 1 or the risk level 2 The risk level information to be indicated is stored in the inventory information storage unit F26 (step S135). The risk information of the risk level 1 or the risk level 2 is generated by the accounting device 103 (see FIG. 14), and is transmitted from the accounting device 103 to the product data registration device 102 as a response to the inquiry about the stock information in step S133. .

  Next, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the risk level 2 risk information is included based on the bank level information stored in the bank level information storage unit F26 (step S136). ). If it is determined that the risk level 2 risk level information is included (Yes in step S136), the control unit 150 (the stock amount display means 152) includes the stock amount information stored in the stock amount information storage unit F26. The money amount information of the denomination determined to be at risk 2 is displayed with a yellow background (step S137).

  Further, after executing the process of step S137 or when the control unit 150 determines that the risk is not 2 (No in step S136), the control unit 150 stores the stock amount stored in the stock amount information storage unit F26. Based on the information, it is determined whether risk level 1 risk level information is included (step S138). When it is determined that the risk level 1 risk level information is included (Yes in step S138), the control unit 150 (the bank level display means 152) includes the bank level information stored in the bank level information storage unit F26. The information of the denomination determined to be risk level 1 is displayed with a red background (step S139).

  Next, after executing the process of step S139 or when the control unit 150 determines that the degree of risk is not 1 (No in step S138), the control unit 150 (the cash amount display means 152) displays the remaining denominations. Information is displayed with a white background (step S140). Then, the control unit 150 ends the process.

  Based on the determination result of step S136 and step S138, the display screen displayed by step S137, step S139, and step S140 is illustrated in FIG. In FIG. 13, the indicator 114 displays the balance W7 of the change information 105 of the balance information received in step S134.

  Of the bank balance W7, W71 indicates the currency displayed in white in step S140. For example, since the storage amount (number) of 1-yen coins, 10-yen coins, and 100-yen coins is 100 and neither the risk level 1 nor the risk level 2 is displayed, it is displayed in white.

  In addition, W72 is determined to have a risk of 1 in step S138, and indicates money displayed in red in step S139. Five-yen coins are fully stored at 999 weekly, and 500-yen coins are zero (empty). In the case of a 5-yen coin, “immediate collection”, which is a message M1 indicating that it must be collected immediately, is displayed. In the case of a 500 yen coin, “immediate replenishment”, which is a message M3 indicating that replenishment must be performed immediately, is displayed.

  In addition, W73 is determined to have a risk of 2 in step S136, and indicates the currency displayed in yellow in step S137. In the case of a 50-yen coin, “collection”, which is a message M2 indicating that it must be collected soon, is displayed. In the case of a 1000 yen bill, “replenishment”, which is a message M4 indicating that replenishment is about to begin, is displayed.

  Next, the operation of the accounting apparatus 103 that executes the settlement process by the customer C operating himself / herself will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of settlement processing performed in the accounting apparatus 103.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines that transaction data has been received from the product data registration apparatus 102 (Yes in step S101), the received transaction data is stored in the work area of the RAM ( Step S102).

  Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the total amount for one transaction included in the received transaction data (or the remaining amount after execution of subtotal discount or subtotal discount) on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6. (Step S103).

  Thereafter, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not the money inserted by the customer from the money insertion port 41 of the change machine 105 has been received (step S104).

  The control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 inserts a monetary amount that is equal to or greater than the total amount (or the remaining amount after execution of subtotal discount or subtotal discount) displayed on the display 61 from the money insertion port 41 of the change machine 105. If it is determined that the total amount (or the remaining amount after execution of the subtotal discount or subtotal discount) is subtracted from the input amount, the difference amount obtained by subtracting the total amount (or the remaining amount after execution of the subtotal discount) is used as the change amount, and the banknote outlet 42 and the coin withdrawal unit 43 (Step S105).

  Then, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 controls the receipt printer 9 to issue a receipt printed with the received transaction data, input amount (deposit amount) and change amount from the receipt issuing port 91 (step S106). The payment process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the transaction data has not been received from the product data registration apparatus 102 (No in step S101), the control unit 50 determines whether or not it is a predetermined time (step S111). The accounting device 103 collects money amount information stored in the change machine 105 by money type at a predetermined time (for example, every hour 0 minutes 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes).

  If it is determined that it is the predetermined time (Yes in step S111), the control unit 50 accesses the change machine 105, collects the amount information from the change machine 105, and stores it in the amount information storage unit F11 (step). S112). Then, the control unit 50 analyzes the collected amount information (step S113). This analysis is performed to determine whether there is a denomination in the above-described risk level 1 or level 2. And the control part 50 memorize | stores an analysis result in the stock information storage part F11 (step S114).

  In the embodiment, when the number of coins exceeds 900 or less than 50 and the number of banknotes exceeds 150 or less than 20 denominations, the accounting apparatus 103 has a risk level for the denomination. 2 is determined, and risk level 2 risk information is generated. Also, the accounting device 103 has a risk of 1 for the denomination when the number of coins reaches 999 or 0, and the number of banknotes reaches 200 or there is 0 denomination. The risk level information of the risk level 1 is generated.

  Next, the control unit 50 determines whether or not the stock is appropriate as a result of the analysis, that is, whether or not there is a denomination of risk 1 or risk 2 (step S115). When it is determined that the cash amount is not appropriate, that is, there is a denomination of risk 1 or risk 2 (No in step S115), the control unit 50 directs the change machine 105 to the merchandise data registration device 102. Is transmitted with indicator information indicating that the amount of money is not appropriate, that is, risk level 1 or risk level 2 (step S116). If it is determined that the stock is appropriate (Yes in step S115), the control unit 50 ends the process.

  In the embodiment, the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether the risk level is 1 or the risk level 2 based on the inventory information and the number of pieces that can be stored. However, the accounting apparatus 103 registers the inventory information as product data. The information may be transmitted to the device 102, and the product data registration device 102 may determine whether the risk level is 1 or the risk level 2 based on the stock information and the number of sheets that can be stored.

  If the control unit 50 determines in step S111 that it is not the predetermined time (No in step S111), is the control unit 50 an inquiry accompanying the process in step S133 from the product data registration device 102? It is determined whether or not (step S121). If it is determined that the inquiry is from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 (Yes in step S121), the control unit 50 determines the risk level for each money type and the money amount information stored in the money amount information storage unit F11. If there is information on whether or not there is a risk level, information on whether the risk level is 1 or 2 is transmitted to the product data registration device 102 (step S122). Then, the control unit 50 ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the inquiry is not from the merchandise data registration apparatus 102 (No in step S121), the control unit 50 returns to step S101 and waits.

  In the product data registration apparatus 102 according to the present embodiment, the transaction data is temporarily held in a store server or the like, and the identification data for identifying the temporarily held transaction data is printed as in the conventional case. It is also possible to issue a receipt. In this case, a holding key is provided in the display 114 with the touch panel 113 or the operation unit 115, and the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 holds the transaction data when the holding key is operated. The customer C receives a pending receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily suspended in the product data registration device 102 is printed. And customer C calls transaction data suspended from a store server etc. by inputting identification data printed on a pending receipt in accounting device 103, and performs settlement processing.

  According to such an embodiment, based on the inquiry from the product data registration device 102, the amount of change of the change machine 105 can be confirmed.

  Further, according to the embodiment, by selecting one change machine 105 from the displayed selection screen, it is possible to confirm the amount of money of the desired change machine 105.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the amount of money can be displayed in different colors according to the two levels of risk. The risk level is not limited to two levels (risk level 1 and risk level 2), and can be changed depending on the risk state.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the dangerous state of the change machine 105 incorporated in the accounting apparatus 103 under control is displayed as the indicator B14, so that the money stored in the change machine 105 is not in a normal state. Can be confirmed.

  Further, according to the embodiment, it is possible to grasp the risk of money stored in the change machine 105 connected to the POS terminal 106 that is not under control.

  The number of accounting devices 103 that can be selected as transaction data transfer destinations in one product data registration device 102 is two. However, the number of accounting devices 103 that can be selected as transfer destinations is arbitrary. Can be set.

  In the embodiment, either one of the key B16 or the key 17 is operated to input the amount information of the change machine 105 from the accounting device 103. However, the plurality of keys B16 or the key 17 are operated. Then, the amount information of the change machine 105 may be input from the accounting device 103 corresponding to all the operated keys.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Checkout system 102 Commodity data registration apparatus 103 Accounting apparatus 151 Inquiry means 152 Stock amount display means 153 List display means 154 Selection means 155 Information reception means 156 Risk level display means

JP 2008-152524 A

Claims (5)

It is equipped with a change machine that holds at least one of banknotes and coins inside, and is connected to an accounting device that executes settlement processing of merchandise transactions by the customer's own operation, registers product data and sends it to the accounting device In the product data registration device
Inquiry means for making an inquiry about the amount of money held by the change machine to the accounting device,
When the balance information for the inquiry is received, a balance display means for displaying the received balance information of the change machine on a display;
With
The inquiry means, for a merchandise sales data processing apparatus that conducts merchandise sales processing other than the accounting apparatus connected via the network, information on the amount of money held by the change machine connected to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus Further inquiries,
When the stock amount display means receives the stock information for the inquiry to the merchandise sales data processing device, the balance information of the received change machine is displayed together with the status information. A product data registration device characterized in that it is displayed on a display so that it can be listed in a format . List display means for displaying a list of at least one or more connected accounting devices on the display;
A selection means for selecting one or a plurality of accounting devices from the accounting devices displayed in the list;
The inquiry means makes the inquiry to one or a plurality of the accounting devices selected by the selection means.
The product data registration device according to claim 1. The cash amount display means displays the cash amount information in a plurality of stages based on a reference value predetermined in a plurality of stages for the amount of money held by the change machine.
The product data registration device according to claim 1 or 2. Information receiving means for receiving information indicating that there is a problem with the amount of money held by the change machine from the accounting device;
A risk display means for displaying a change machine indicator indicating the risk based on the received information on the display;
The product data registration device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: Based on specific information that identifies a product that has been entered and has a change machine that holds at least one of banknotes or coins, and is connected to a network with an accounting device that executes settlement processing of product transactions by the customer's own operation. In the computer that controls the product data registration device that transmits the transaction data and the total amount related to the transaction to the accounting device,
Inquiry means for making an inquiry about the amount of money held by the change machine to the accounting device,
When the balance information for the inquiry is received, a balance display means for displaying the received balance information of the change machine on a display;
Function as
Information on the amount of money held by the change machine connected to the product sales data processing device for the product sales data processing device that performs product sales processing other than the accounting device connected to the network to the inquiry means Make further inquiries,
When the balance information for the inquiry to the merchandise sales data processing device is received on the balance display means, the received balance information of the change machine is displayed together with the balance information status. A program to display on the display unit in a list form .

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