JP6380602B2 - Checkout system, checkout device, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a payment system, a payment apparatus, and a program.

  There is known a system for registering a product to be purchased (hereinafter also referred to as “purchased product”) and paying it out (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, customers who make purchases requested by acquaintances, for example, including company shopping, come to the stores where the above-described systems are introduced. Customers often purchase their own purchased goods and requested purchased goods together without being divided into separate accounts.

JP-A-4-284598

However, it does not adequately deal with a situation where one's own purchased product and the requested purchased product are purchased together without being divided .

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, for example, into play surface as customer wishes to separate accounting, such as shopping was asked the shopping itself, suitably corresponding technical The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, a settlement system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a registration device that registers a product to be purchased by a customer, and a plurality of settlements that are performed by a customer to operate the registered product. in settlement system and a device, the settlement apparatus each includes a transaction information acquisition unit that acquires transaction information one transaction comprising a plurality of commodity information registered by the registration device, acquired by the transaction information acquisition unit characterized in that it comprises a product dividing unit for divided into a plurality of product groups according to a plurality of products to customers in operation in one transaction by the transaction information.

In the settlement system, the registration device includes a device designation operation accepting unit that accepts an operation for designating the settlement device by a store clerk. In the settlement device designated by the device designation operation accepting unit, the product dividing unit includes: A plurality of products in one transaction based on the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition means may be divided into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations.

In the payment system, the transaction information acquisition means may acquire the transaction information according to a customer operation.

In order to solve the above problem, a settlement apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention is a settlement apparatus in which a customer operates and settles a product registered in a registration apparatus that registers a product to be purchased by the customer. double Te, and transaction information acquisition unit that acquires transaction information one transaction comprising a plurality of commodity information registered by the registration device, a plurality of items one in transactions by the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition unit e Bei a product dividing unit for divided into product groups of numbers, the transaction information acquisition unit acquires the transaction information in response to the operation of the customer, the commodity dividing means, a plurality of in accordance with the operation of the customer characterized in that it divided into product groups.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a program according to another aspect of the present invention includes a registration device that registers a product to be purchased by a customer, and a plurality of settlements in which the customer operates and settles the registered product. A computer of each of the settlement apparatuses in the settlement system having the apparatus, the transaction information acquisition means for acquiring transaction information of one transaction including a plurality of product information registered by the registration apparatus, and the transaction information acquisition means is a program for causing to function as a product dividing unit for divided into a plurality of product groups according to a plurality of products to customers in operation in one transaction by the transaction information.

In order to solve the above problem, a program according to another aspect of the present invention provides a computer for a settlement apparatus that performs settlement by a customer operating a product registered in a registration apparatus that registers a product to be purchased by the customer. , said one transaction that includes multiple items information registered by the registration device transaction information acquisition unit that acquires transaction information, said transaction information of the plurality of one the transaction by the acquired transaction information by the acquisition means product of multiple to function as a product dividing unit for divided into product groups, the transaction information acquisition unit acquires the transaction information in response to the operation of the customer, the commodity dividing means, a plurality of product groups according to the operation of the customer is a program, characterized in that the binary split.

According to the present invention, for example, it can be customers, such as shopping was asked the shopping themselves into play surface as desired to separate accounting, suitably supported.

It is a figure showing a mode that the payment system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is working. It is a network block diagram of the account settlement system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of purchase history information. It is an example of the registration screen displayed on the touch panel with which a registration apparatus is provided. It is an example of an accounting sheet. It is another example of an accounting sheet. It is an example of the confirmation screen which a payment apparatus displays. It is an example of a collective receipt, a detail sheet, and a receipt for each product group. It is a block diagram showing the structure of a registration apparatus. It is a block diagram showing the structure of a payment apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of a registration apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of a payment apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a settlement system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is operating. The payment system 1 is installed on the store floor. As shown in FIG. 1, the payment system 1 includes a registration device 10, a payment device 20, and a store controller 30. The store controller 30 is not shown in FIG. 1 because it is installed not in the store floor but in the store backyard. Moreover, each installation number of the registration apparatus 10 and the adjustment apparatus 20 shown in FIG. 1 is an example, Comprising: You may determine the installation number according to the scale and cost of a shop, for example. In FIG. 1, the registration counter 11 is an installation base for the registration device 10. The settlement counter 21 is an installation table for the settlement apparatus 20. Reference numeral S denotes an operator (clerk) who operates the registration device 10. Symbol C is a customer who has visited the store.

  FIG. 2 is a network configuration diagram of the settlement system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the store controller 30, the plurality of registration devices 10 (10 a, 10 b,...), And the plurality of payment devices 20 (20 a, 20 b,...) Are connected to each other via a LAN 40. Yes. The store controller 30 is a computer (server). The store controller 30 includes a store controller storage unit (not shown) and a store controller communication unit (not shown). The store controller storage unit stores information referred to by the entire payment system 1. For example, the store controller storage unit stores a product file that stores a product code (for example, JAN code) for identifying a product in the checkout system 1, a product name, a unit price, and the like. Further, the store controller storage unit stores purchase history information as shown in FIG. 3, for example.

  FIG. 3 is an example of purchase history information. The purchase history information shown in FIG. 3 includes items of transaction number, division branch number, product code, and purchase points. The transaction number is identification information for identifying each transaction in the settlement system 1. In the item of transaction number, the transaction number of each transaction executed in the registration device 10 is stored. In the present embodiment, the upper two digits of the transaction number are the device number of the registration device 10, and the lower four digits are serial numbers generated (numbered) in ascending order.

  Divided branch numbers are issued for a plurality of products in one transaction (a plurality of products registered by the same customer) by dividing a detail sheet (at least a sheet describing information about the items of each registered product) into a plurality of product groups Declared to do so (in other words, a declaration to divide multiple products of one transaction into multiple product groups and issue multiple detail sheets corresponding to each product group. In each case, it is a branch (child) number indicating a product group corresponding to each detail sheet (in the case of one product, the same applies hereinafter). That is, the division branch number is a branch number indicating each divided product group when a plurality of products to be registered in one transaction are divided.

  For example, the division branch number “1” in the transaction number “110002” shown in FIG. 3 indicates a product group registered before the first division declaration in the transaction with the transaction number “110002”. The division branch number “2” in the transaction number “110002” indicates a product group registered after the first division declaration and before the second division declaration in the transaction with the transaction number “110002”. The division branch number “3” in the transaction number “110002” indicates a product group registered after the second division declaration in the transaction with the transaction number “110002”. That is, in the transaction number “110002”, the division branch number “1” indicates the first product group when the transaction with the transaction number “110002” is divided into three and registered, and the division branch number “2”. Indicates the second product group, and the division branch number “3” indicates the third product group. In this way, by storing the product group divided in one transaction as the division branch number, a detailed sheet and a receipt for each product group, which will be described later, can be issued for each product group. In the item of product code, the product code of the purchased product for each transaction number (divided branch number when a division declaration is made) is stored. In the item of purchase points, the purchase points for each purchased product are stored.

  The store controller communication unit receives transaction information from the registration device 10 and adds the received transaction information to the purchase history information stored in the store controller storage unit. Further, the store controller communication unit reads transaction information from the purchase history information stored in the store controller storage unit and transmits it to the settlement device 20 in response to a request from the settlement device 20. The registration device 10 is operated by the operator S, reads the barcode attached to the purchased product of the customer C, executes registration processing of the purchased product, generates transaction information, and generates the transaction information after the transaction is completed. Is sent to the store controller 30 and one accounting sheet is issued. Customer C receives an accounting sheet from operator S and moves to checkout counter 21. Note that the registration device 10 generates (numbers) a division branch number when a division declaration is made during execution of one transaction (during registration processing), and executes registration processing for each division branch number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a description will be given of how to execute the division declaration during registration of the purchased product in the registration device 10. FIG. 4 shows an example of a registration screen displayed on the touch panel provided in the registration apparatus 10. In the registration screen of FIG. 4, products of “Shinmaki Mochi”, “Seasoned scallop”, “Sazae”, “Fruit Cocktail”, “Fruit Cocktail”, and “Tart Poire” are registered in order. In addition, in the lower right corner of the registration screen of FIG. 4, a key (icon) for “divided settlement” is displayed along with “search registration”, “account ticket”, and “unsettled”. The operator of the registration apparatus 10 executes the division declaration by pressing the “split settlement” key. For example, after registering “Shinmaki Mochi”, “Seasoned scallop”, and “Sazae” by reading the barcode attached to the purchased product, press the “Split payment” key on the registration screen, then “Fruit cocktail” “Fruit Register "Cocktail" and "Tart Poire". Then, the merchandise group until the “split settlement” key is pressed and the merchandise group after the key is pressed are divided, and different split branch numbers are given to both. As a result, “Shinmaki Maki”, “Seasoned scallop”, and “Sazae” will be purchased products corresponding to the first customer of the split, and “Fruit Cocktail”, “Fruit Cocktail”, and “Tart Poire” will correspond to the second customer of the split. Become a purchased product.

  When the “account ticket” key on the registration screen is pressed with such a division declaration, the accounting sheet shown in FIG. 5 is printed out. The accounting sheet in FIG. 5 describes that the number of divided payments is two in response to the operator of the registration apparatus 10 pressing the “divided payment” key once. Such divisional settlement is preferably limited to a maximum of 5 times. This is because if the payment is divided too finely, the receipt of the payment or the issuance of the statement becomes an excessive burden. Therefore, the operator can press the “divided payment” key of the registration device 10 up to four times, and when the operator presses the “divided payment” key five times, the “divided payment” division is displayed on the touch panel of the registration device 10. An error message is displayed.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the accounting sheet. FIG. 6A is an example of an accounting sheet issued by the registration apparatus 10 in a transaction (transaction number “110001” shown in FIG. 3) for which no division declaration has been made. FIG. 4B is an example of an accounting sheet issued by the registration apparatus 10 in a transaction for which a division declaration is made (transaction number “110002” shown in FIG. 3).

  The registration device 10 issues an accounting sheet as shown in FIG. 6B in the transaction for which the division declaration is made (transaction with transaction number “110002”). “110002 (1/3)” in “# 110002 (1/3)” printed on the check sheet shown in FIG. 6B is a number composed of a transaction number and a division branch number (“ The same applies to “110002 (2/3)” in “# 110002 (2/3)” and “110002 (3/3)” in “# 110002 (3/3)”. The two-dimensional barcode printed on the check sheet shown in FIG. 6B is a two-dimensional barcode obtained by coding at least a part of transaction information (for example, transaction number + divided branch number). In other words, a two-dimensional bar code in which only “transaction number + divided branch number”, which is information for specifying detailed information (for example, product name, unit price, purchase points) of the transaction information, is printed on the accounting sheet. Alternatively, in addition to “transaction number + divided branch number”, a two-dimensional barcode obtained by encoding the above detailed information may be printed on the accounting sheet. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the registration device 10 adds the date of printing to the check sheet based on the transaction number “110002” and the division branch numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”. , “# 110002 (1/3)”, “# 110002 (2/3)”, “# 110002 (3/3)”, and at least “110002 (1/3)” and “110002 ( 2/3) "and" 110002 (2/3) "are printed. In a mode in which a two-dimensional barcode in which only “transaction number + divided branch number” is encoded is printed on the accounting sheet, for example, “transaction number + divided branch number” is extracted from the two-dimensional barcode (read). The detailed information specified by the extracted “transaction number + divided branch number” may be acquired from the store controller 30.

  As described above, the registration device 10 issues an accounting sheet holding a transaction number if no division declaration is made, and holds the transaction number and division branch number if a division declaration is made. Issue accounting sheet. That is, the registration device 10 issues one accounting sheet regardless of whether or not a division declaration is made. That is, even when the registration device 10 makes a declaration of division, the registration device 10 collects information related to products registered by the same customer (a plurality of products registered in one transaction) into one piece of information. Output to sheet.

  The settlement apparatus 20 is operated by the customer C, reads the barcode printed on the check sheet, and displays detailed information (for example, product name, unit price, purchase points) based on the read barcode. For example, when the settlement apparatus 20 reads the two-dimensional barcode shown in FIG. 6B, the detailed information (product name, product name, as shown in FIG. 7 is based on the two-dimensional barcode shown in FIG. 6B. Displays a confirmation screen that outputs the unit price and purchase points). FIG. 7 is an example of a confirmation screen displayed by the settlement apparatus 20. That is, the checkout device 20 uses the “# 110002 (1/3)” based on the product code of the product group registered in the transaction branch number “1” of the transaction number “110002” and the respective purchase points. From the store controller 30, and based on the product code acquired from the store controller 30, the product name and unit price “[product name“ AA cheese ”, unit price“ 500 yen ”], [product name“ BB milk ”, Unit price “300 yen”] ”is acquired, and detailed information“ AA cheese 500 yen 1 BB milk 300 yen 1 ”corresponding to“ # 110002 (1/3) ”is displayed as shown in FIG. Detailed information corresponding to “# 110002 (2/3)” “CC oil 500 yen 1 DD meat 1000 yen 1”, detailed information corresponding to “# 110002 (3/3)” “EE chips 200 yen 1 FF chocolate 300 The same applies to “circle 1”. In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, “# 110002 (1/3)”, “# 110002 (2/3)”, and “# 110002 (3/3)” may be displayed in the display column of each detailed information.

  The settlement device 20 issues a single receipt when the settlement of transactions that have not been split is completed, and when the settlement of transactions that have been split is completed, Issue a batch receipt, a plurality of detail sheets for each product group, and a product group receipt for each product group. FIG. 8 is an example of a collective receipt issued by the checkout apparatus 20, a detail sheet, and a receipt for each product group. When the settlement of the transaction shown in FIG. 7 (transaction number “110002”) is completed, the settlement apparatus 20 shows, for example, a collective receipt shown in FIG. 8A and FIGS. 8B to 8D. The detailed sheet for each division branch number and the receipts for each product group shown in FIGS. 8E to 8G are issued in this order.

  In other words, even when a division declaration is made, the settlement apparatus 20 settles all products in a lump sum (transfers and receives money for the entire product), and after settlement, the total amount of all products, deposit amount, change amount, etc. A printed receipt (collective receipt) as shown in FIG. 8A is issued.

  In addition to the collective receipt, the checkout apparatus 20 issues a detailed sheet as shown in FIGS. 8B to 8D in order to show that the divided product group has been purchased. On the detail sheet, the product name, the number of purchases, the price, and the total price of the product group, which are divided and registered, are printed. In the present embodiment, since the transaction itself is not divided, the detailed sheet only prints the purchased product, its amount, and the total amount in each product group registered separately. is there.

  Further, the settlement apparatus 20 issues a receipt for each product group as shown in FIGS. 8E to 8G in order to show that the divided product group has certainly received money. That is, the checkout apparatus 20 issues a receipt for each product group in addition to the collective receipt and the detail sheet. The receipt for each product group includes a total amount for each product group and a statement that the total amount for each product group has been received. For example, the detail sheet corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (1/3)” is the detail sheet shown in FIG. 8B, and the product group corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (1/3)”. The separate receipt is the receipt for each product group shown in FIG. Similarly, the detail sheet corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (2/3)” is the detail sheet shown in FIG. 8C, and the product corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (2/3)”. The group receipt is the receipt for each product group shown in FIG. Similarly, the detail sheet corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (3/3)” is the detail sheet shown in FIG. 8D, and the product corresponding to the split transaction “# 110002 (3/3)”. The group receipt is the receipt for each product group shown in FIG.

  A perforation may be provided between each sheet of the collective receipt, the detail sheet, and the receipt for each product group, or each sheet may be connected immediately before being divided. Handling in a connected state reduces the risk of losing some sheets. Each sheet may be issued in a completely separated state.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the registration apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the registration device 10 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a scanner unit 104, a store clerk display unit 105, a customer display unit 106, a hard disk 107, and a store clerk operation unit 108. A communication unit 109, a buzzer 110, a printing unit 111, and a bus 112. These are connected to each other via a bus 112. The ROM 102 stores various information. For example, the ROM 102 stores a product registration program for causing the CPU 101 to execute product registration processing. The ROM 102 stores a device number for identifying the device itself. The scanner unit 104 optically reads a barcode attached to a product and stores product data represented by the read barcode in the RAM 103. Further, the scanner unit 104 optically reads a person-in-charge name (person-in-charge number) for identifying the operator S from a name tag or the like, and stores the read person-in-charge name in the RAM 103.

  The RAM 103 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM 103 temporarily stores a product registration program read from the ROM 102. In addition, the RAM 103 temporarily stores various variables and data (for example, product data read by the scanner unit 104 and names of persons in charge) generated by executing the product registration program. The RAM 103 temporarily stores transaction information. The RAM 103 may temporarily store the product file supplied from the store controller 30. The CPU 101 reads the product registration program stored in the ROM 102, expands it in the RAM 103, and executes each step of the expanded product registration program to control the entire registration apparatus 10. For example, the CPU 101 controls the execution of product registration, controls the generation of transaction information, and controls the generation of two-dimensional barcodes and the issuance of accounting sheets. Note that the CPU 101 controls the function of receiving the execution of the division declaration from the customer C and the function of registering for each division branch number as described above in relation to the execution of the product registration.

  The salesclerk display unit 105 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays information to the operator S. An example of information displayed by the salesclerk display unit 105 is a product name of a purchased product, the number of purchased items, a selling unit price, and the like. The customer display unit 106 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and presents information to the customer C. For example, the customer display unit 106 displays the same information as the information displayed by the store clerk display unit 105. The hard disk 107 is, for example, a magnetic recording device, and stores a product data file supplied from the store controller 30. The hard disk 107 may store a product registration program. The store clerk operation unit 108 includes various keys for accepting various operations from the operator S. The salesclerk operation unit 108 includes, for example, a “split payment” key, an “end” key, an “add” key, and numeric keys for specifying and inputting a monetary amount. The communication unit 109 is a communication interface for communicating with an external device via the LAN 40. The buzzer 110 is a sound generator for generating a confirmation sound, a warning sound, and the like. The printing unit 111 prints and issues an accounting sheet.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the settlement apparatus 20. As shown in FIG. 10, the settlement apparatus 20 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a scanner unit 204, a display unit 205, a customer operation unit 206, a communication unit 207, a buzzer 208, and a printing unit 209. A change machine 210 and a bus 211. These are connected to each other via a bus 211. The ROM 202 stores various information. For example, the ROM 202 stores a payment program for causing the CPU 201 to execute the payment process. The ROM 202 stores a device number for identifying the device itself. The scanner unit 204 optically reads the two-dimensional barcode printed on the check sheet and outputs information represented by the read two-dimensional barcode to the CPU 201.

  The RAM 203 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 temporarily stores the product file supplied from the store controller 30. The RAM 203 temporarily stores the payment program read from the ROM 202. Further, the RAM 203 temporarily stores various variables and data (for example, change amount) generated by executing the settlement program. The RAM 203 temporarily stores information represented by the two-dimensional barcode. Note that the transaction information supplied from the store controller 30 may be temporarily stored. The CPU 201 reads the settlement program stored in the ROM 202, expands it in the RAM 203, and executes each step of the expanded settlement program, thereby controlling the entire settlement apparatus 20. For example, the CPU 201 controls the display of the confirmation screen (see FIG. 7), controls the settlement process, and controls the issuance of a collective receipt, a detail sheet, and a product group receipt.

  The display unit 205 is a liquid crystal display device, for example, and displays information to the customer C. An example of information displayed by the display unit 205 is a confirmation screen (see FIG. 7). The customer operation unit 206 is a touch panel type input device. The customer operation unit 206 outputs an operation signal to the CPU 201 in response to an operation on the GUI operation button displayed on the display unit 205. An example of the GUI operation button is a key (“Account” button shown in FIG. 7) for instructing a settlement process. The communication unit 207 is a communication interface for communicating with an external device via the LAN 40. The buzzer 208 is a sound generator for generating a confirmation sound, a warning sound, and the like. The printing unit 209 prints and issues a receipt and a detail sheet. The change machine 210 is provided with a cash inlet and outlet. The change machine 210 counts the cash inserted into the insertion slot by the customer C and notifies the CPU 201 of the deposit amount. Moreover, the change machine 210 discharges | emits the amount of cash equivalent to the change amount from a discharge port based on the change amount notified from CPU201.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the registration apparatus 10. The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 is started by product registration (step S10) for a certain customer. Each step shown in FIG. 11 is controlled by the CPU 101. Note that at the time of disclosure of this flowchart, it is assumed that the transaction number of this transaction has already been generated (numbered) (see step S22).

Step S10: The transaction is started by reading the barcode attached to the purchased product by the scanner unit 104. That is, transaction information (transaction number, product code, purchase points) is stored in the RAM 103.

Step S12: It is determined whether or not the “split payment” key has been pressed. That is, it is determined whether or not a division declaration is made. If step S12 is YES, the process proceeds to step S14. If step S12 is NO, the process proceeds to step S16.

Step S14: Generate (number) the branch branch number (note that the branch branch numbers “1” and “2” are generated in the first step S14, and the branch branch number “3” is generated each time after the second time. And so on.)

Step S16: It is determined whether or not a product has been registered by the scanner unit 104. If step S16 is YES, the process returns to step S12. If step S16 is NO, the process proceeds to step S18.
If step S16 jumps from step S12 to step S16 without passing through step S14, and the answer is YES, the product code and the purchase score are stored in the RAM 103 as the same product group as the product group of the product registered immediately before. That is, when no division declaration is made between the previous product registration and the current product registration, the current registered product is set to the same product group as the previous registered product.
On the other hand, when step S16 is YES through step S12 to step S14, the product code and the purchase score are stored in the RAM 103 as a new product group different from the product group of the product registered immediately before. That is, when a division declaration is made between the previous product registration and the current product registration, the current registered product is not the same product group as the previous registered product but a new product group.

Step S18: It is determined whether or not the “end” key has been pressed. That is, it is determined whether or not the transaction is completed. If step S18 is YES, the process proceeds to step S20. If step S18 is NO, the process returns to step S16.

Step S20: Two-dimensional barcode based on all transaction information stored in the transaction stored in the RAM 103 (divided branch number in the transaction number in FIG. 3, the product code for each branch number, and the number thereof) And issue an accounting sheet that prints the generated 2D barcode. Specifically, if the “split settlement” key has not been pressed even once during the period from the start of product registration until the “end” key is pressed, all the transaction information in the transaction is displayed in addition to the transaction number. A two-dimensional bar code accounting sheet (for example, an accounting sheet as shown in FIG. 6A) is issued, and a “split payment” key is issued once between the start of product registration and the pressing of the “end” key. When pressed above, a transaction sheet and division branch number, as well as an accounting sheet in which all information such as product code and number of items purchased are converted into a two-dimensional barcode (for example, an accounting sheet as shown in FIG. 6B). Sheet).
Step S22: A new transaction number used for the next customer transaction is generated. Then, this flowchart ends.

  In addition, when step S16 (YES) becomes no step S18 (YES) once after step S14, that is, when the transaction is completed without registering any goods after the division declaration, step S20 is executed. Before the processing, the processing in the immediately preceding step S14 is canceled (for example, the division branch number generated in the immediately preceding step S14 and stored in the RAM 103 is deleted).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the settlement apparatus 20. The flowchart shown in FIG. 12 starts by reading a certain customer's accounting sheet (step S40). The CPU 201 controls each step shown in FIG.

Step S40: The two-dimensional barcode printed on the customer accounting sheet is read by the scanner unit 204. Thus, information necessary for displaying the confirmation screen is acquired.
Step S42: A confirmation screen is displayed on the display unit 205.
Step S44: Accept the deposit amount (deposit) from the cash slot of the change machine 210.
Step S46: Accept the depression of the accounting key.
Step S48: The change amount is calculated from the total amount and the deposit amount.

Step S50: Issue a collective receipt, a detailed sheet, and a receipt for each product group. Specifically, when an accounting sheet that does not hold the division branch number (for example, an accounting sheet as shown in FIG. 6A) is read in step S40, only a receipt is issued, If an accounting sheet holding the division branch number (for example, an accounting sheet as shown in FIG. 6 (b)) is read, collective receipt as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (g). Issue, detailed sheet, receipt for each product group.
Step S52: The change amount calculated in Step S46 is discharged from the cash outlet of the change machine 210. Then, this flowchart ends.

  As described above, according to the settlement system 1 according to the present embodiment, a desired receipt and the like can be easily issued together with a useful receipt when the customer desires another accounting. In other words, in the case where the customer desires another accounting, such as shopping for one's own and requested, along with a useful receipt (for example, a collective receipt, a detailed sheet for each product group, etc.) A receipt (for example, a receipt for each product group for each product group) can be easily issued. In addition, in the case of separate accounting (when a split declaration is made), it will be settled based on one accounting sheet. Can do.

  In addition, for example, the customer may obtain both a collective receipt that describes the settlement price of all purchased products and purchase services, and a receipt for each product group that describes the settlement price for each divided product group. It becomes possible. Furthermore, when the customer obtains a plurality of detail sheets, the customer can confirm information regarding the registered product items for each product group to be accounted for separately. Therefore, by referring to or using a collective receipt, a detailed sheet, and a receipt for each product group, it is possible to freely organize the product groups, give and receive money, and make tax returns.

  In the present embodiment, when a collective receipt and a receipt for each product group are issued, there is a possibility that the customer makes a double tax return for the same product using both receipts. In order to solve the problem of double filing, when the checkout device 20 issues a collective receipt and a receipt for each product group, the fact that the receipt for each product group has been issued in the collective receipt (“ A statement such as “partition receipt issued” and “duplicate receipts” may be included. In other words, the checkout device 20 may issue a collective receipt describing that a receipt for each product group has been issued.

  In addition, in order to solve the problem of double filing without issuing a collective receipt stating that a receipt for each product group has been issued, the clerk can either collect the issued collective receipt or collect the collective receipt. It is necessary to write and seal that a receipt for each product group has already been issued. In other words, the customer has to call the store clerk in the same way as when it is necessary to put a revenue stamp on the collective receipt or the receipt for each product group at the place of the settlement device 20 that can be self-supported. , Both for customers and shop assistants. The case where it is necessary to affix a revenue stamp is a case where there is no tax office-approved print on the collective receipt or product group receipt, and the settlement amount is high (for example, 30,000 yen or more).

  On the other hand, the details sheet only prints the purchased products, their amounts, and the total amount for each group of products registered separately, and is used for tax reporting because there is no description about the transfer of money. There is no. In order to emphasize that the receipt is a document having a different legal significance, the checkout apparatus 20 may print the wording of “invoice description” on the specification sheet. In addition, when the stamp tax column is provided, it is provided only for collective receipts that are effective as receipts and receipts for each product group. Regarding the calculation of stamp duty, the division settlement is calculated based on the total amount of all settlements, considering that the settlement of one customer is divided for convenience. The receipt for each product group shall include the stamp tax calculated based on the total amount of all payments. In addition, the collective receipt contains information indicating the receipt and receipt of money such as deposits and fishing, but such information may or may not be stated in the product group receipt. It is also possible (see FIG. 8).

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the item list of the collective receipt (the part in which the names of purchased products are displayed as a list), the products in the product group for which the product group receipt is issued and the product group receipt are not issued. Printing that distinguishes the products in the product group may be performed. For example, for a product of a product group for which a receipt for each product group is issued (for example, in the vicinity of the product name of the product on the item list), a predetermined mark (for example, an asterisk) or a predetermined character (for example, “done”) ) Etc. may be printed. In addition, for the products in the product group for which the receipt for each product group is issued, printing for distinguishing the product group including the product may be performed. For example, a predetermined character (for example, “first”) is printed on each product in the product group included in the first product group receipt, and each product group included in the second product group receipt A predetermined character (for example, “second”) or the like may be printed on the product. In the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7, a display for distinguishing a product group that issues a product group receipt from a product group that does not issue a product group receipt may be displayed. For example, the product group receipts for which product group receipts are issued blink, reverse, or display in a different color from the product groups that do not issue product group receipts. It is good also as a display mode different from the goods group which does not issue.

In the above embodiment, when issuing a collective receipt, a detailed sheet for each division branch number, and a receipt for each product group, the collective receipt, the detailed sheet for each division branch number, and the receipt for each product group However, the checkout device 20 may issue a detailed sheet and a receipt for each product group in a state of being collected for each product group. That is, the checkout device 20 is, for example, a collective receipt shown in FIG. 8A, a detailed sheet for each branch branch number shown in FIGS. 8B to 8D, and a product group shown in FIGS. 8E to 8G. Instead of issuing in order of receipt, collective receipt in FIG. 8 (a), detail sheet in FIG. 8 (b), receipt by product group in FIG. 8 (e), detail sheet in FIG. 8 (c) 8 (f), product group receipt, FIG. 8 (d) detail sheet, and FIG. 8 (g) product group receipt may be issued in this order.
As described above, the customer can easily organize and manage the detail sheet and the receipt for each product group for each product group. For example, when a customer wants another accounting, such as shopping for one's own or requested, the receipt by detail sheet and product group in a state of being grouped separately for each product group that should be accounted for separately Since the certificate is issued, it becomes easy to organize and manage the detail sheet and the product group receipt for each transaction.

  In the above embodiment, when a division declaration is made, a collective receipt, a detail sheet for each division branch number, and a receipt for each product group are issued. May issue at least one of them. That is, when the division declaration is made, the settlement apparatus 20 does not have to issue a collective receipt and a receipt for each product group and issue a detailed sheet for each division branch number, or for each division branch number. The detailed sheet and the product group receipt may be issued, and the collective receipt may not be issued.

  Further, the checkout device 20 may be collected by a store clerk such as a collective receipt, a detailed sheet, a receipt for each product group (for example, a “receipt deduction”, a message sheet displaying an appreciation for the purchase of goods, A sheet that is handed over to other customers along with other sheets (also called an additional sheet) may be issued. For example, when the checkout apparatus 20 issues each sheet of a collective receipt, a detail sheet, and a receipt for each product group, it may be sandwiched between the sheets or may be issued at the last position. Good. At this time, perforations may be provided between the sheets, or the sheets may be connected just before the division. In particular, when issuing a “receipt deduction” as an additional sheet, if all the “receipt deductions” are issued together at the end, for example, it is collected at the end position of all the sheets connected just before the division A “receipt deduction” is issued. If this issuance form is adopted, even if the store clerk needs to collect the "receipt voucher", the multiple "receipt vouchers" collected at the end of the sheet should be divided at once. By doing so, you can collect all the “receipt deductions”. This makes it possible to simplify the collection work and the management of the collected “receipt credit”.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the aspect which issues the receipt according to goods group about all the divided | segmented goods groups, it is good also as an aspect which issues the receipt according to goods group about a part of divided goods group. . For example, a product group receipt may be issued for a product group that has been designated to issue a product group receipt. In other words, whether or not to issue a receipt for each product group is entered for each product group, and the receipt for each product group only for the product group that is input that a receipt for each product group should be issued. A document may be issued. As an example, in the example of FIG. 8, when the product group for which the receipt for issuing the product group receipt is to be issued is “# 110002 (1/3)” and “# 110002 (3/3)”, the checkout device 20 Issues the receipt for each product group shown in FIGS. 8 (e) and 8 (g) without issuing the receipt for each product group shown in FIG. 8 (f). It should be noted that the designation of issuing a receipt for each product group (input of whether or not a receipt for each product group should be issued) is performed by specifying the product group and a predetermined key ("Receipt Issuance Key"). Etc.). In addition, designation to issue a receipt for each product group (input of whether or not a receipt for each product group should be issued) may be made on the registration device 10 side as in the case of the division declaration. Similar to the issuance of the product group receipt, it may be made on the settlement apparatus 20 side. In addition, you may make it issue the receipt according to merchandise group about merchandise groups other than the merchandise group which specified that the receipt according to merchandise group is not issued.

  In the above embodiment, the division declaration is made on the registration device 10 side, but the division declaration may be made on the settlement device 20 side instead of the registration device 10 side. That is, instead of the operator performing an operation of dividing the purchased product for each product group in the registration device 10, the customer himself may perform an operation for dividing the purchased product for each product group in the checkout device 20. For example, when the bar code information of the check sheet is read by the checkout device 20, the transaction details are displayed on the display unit 205, and the customer operates the customer operation unit 206 of the checkout device 20 to divide into each product group. Good. The checkout device 20 may issue a receipt for each product group for all of the product groups divided by the customer's operation, or it may be designated to issue a receipt for each product group according to the customer's designation. The product group receipt may be issued only for the product group, or the product group receipt may be issued for the product group other than the product group that is designated not to issue the product group receipt. .

  Moreover, although the aspect which prints a two-dimensional barcode on an accounting sheet was shown in the said embodiment, you may make it print a one-dimensional barcode (one-dimensional barcode) on an accounting sheet. That is, in a transaction with a declaration of division, for example, only “transaction number + divided branch number” is encoded instead of printing a two-dimensional bar code in which “transaction number + divided branch number” is encoded. A one-dimensional barcode may be printed. In the form of printing a one-dimensional barcode that encodes only "transaction number + division branch number" on the accounting sheet, a two-dimensional barcode that encodes only "transaction number + division branch number" is charged. As in the case of printing on the sheet, if “transaction number + divided branch number” is extracted from the one-dimensional barcode, and detailed information specified by the extracted “transaction number + divided branch number” is acquired from the store controller 30. Good.

  Furthermore, whether you are printing a two-dimensional barcode or a one-dimensional barcode on an accounting sheet, encode only the transaction number, not "transaction number + split branch number". You may make it print. In this case, detailed information of all transactions corresponding to the transaction number extracted from the two-dimensional barcode or the one-dimensional barcode is acquired from the store controller 30 regardless of the presence or absence of the division declaration. That is, in the transaction for which a division declaration is made, detailed information on the transactions corresponding to all the division branch numbers is acquired from the store controller 30. In addition, when printing a one-dimensional barcode that encodes only the transaction number on the accounting sheet, the barcode is printed compared to printing a two-dimensional barcode that encodes only the transaction number on the accounting sheet. Thus, it is possible to realize faster information extraction.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the settlement process of the settlement apparatus 20 is started by an operation that causes the settlement apparatus 20 to read the accounting sheet issued in the registration apparatus 10. It may be initiated by an action. For example, in the registration device 10, the operator designates (selects) the settlement device 20 to be settled, and the customer executes a predetermined operation on the settlement device 20, whereby the customer transaction information is received from the store controller 30. It is called, and the settlement process may be started in the settlement apparatus 20. In other words, it is not always necessary to use an accounting sheet when shifting from the registration process of the registration apparatus 10 to the settlement process of the settlement apparatus 20. In addition, it is preferable that the operator of the registration apparatus 10 designates the settlement apparatus 20 that is not crowded and guides the designated settlement apparatus 20 to the customer.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when transmitting transaction information from the registration apparatus 10 to the payment apparatus 20, it shall be via the store controller 30. FIG. However, a configuration in which data transmission is directly performed from the registration apparatus 10 to the settlement apparatus 20 without using the store controller 30 may be adopted. For example, when the checkout device 20 reads the two-dimensional barcode or the one-dimensional barcode on the check sheet, the transaction number is stored in the registration device 10 (registration device 10 with a specific cash register number) corresponding to the extracted transaction number. Request transaction details corresponding to. In response to this request, the registration device 10 transmits detailed transaction information corresponding to the stored transaction number to the settlement device 20.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the payment system 1 demonstrated the structure provided with the registration apparatus 10 which registers purchase goods, and the payment apparatus 20 which performs the payment of goods price as a separate independent apparatus, the payment system 1 A device (also referred to as an integrated device) having the functions of the registration device 10 and the settlement device 20 may be provided instead of the separate registration device 10 and the settlement device 20. In other words, the integrated apparatus may perform everything from registration of purchased products to payment of product prices and issuance of collective receipts, detailed sheets, and receipts by product group. In addition, in the structure provided with the said integrated device, the said integrated device will be provided with each means of this invention.

  A program for executing each process of each of the above devices (registration device 10, settlement device 20, integrated device) is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is stored in a computer system. Each process of each of the above apparatuses may be performed by reading and executing the program. 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” means a volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic DRAM) in a computer system that becomes a server or a client when a program is transmitted through a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. Random Access Memory)), etc., which hold programs for a certain period of time. The program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the “transmission medium” for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

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. The supplementary notes are disclosed below.
(Appendix 1)
For a plurality of purchased products registered in one transaction, a division means for declaring that a detailed sheet containing information on at least the registered items of the purchased product is to be issued divided into a plurality of product groups, and registered in one transaction A settlement means for settlement of the purchase price for all purchased products, and when settlement by the settlement means, at least one of a collective receipt of all purchased products and the detailed sheet for each product group is issued And issuing means for issuing a receipt by product group for each product group.
According to the receipt issuing system according to Supplementary Note 1, when payment is made by the checkout means, at least one of a collective receipt of all purchased products and the detailed sheet for each product group, receipt by product group for each product group Is issued.
Therefore, for example, the customer can obtain both a collective receipt that describes the settlement price for all purchased products and purchase services, and a receipt for each product group that describes the settlement price for each divided product group. It becomes possible. In addition, when the customer obtains a plurality of detail sheets, the customer can check information on the items of the registered products for each product group to be accounted for separately. Therefore, by referring to or using a collective receipt, a detailed sheet, and a receipt for each product group, it is possible to freely organize the product groups, give and receive money, and make tax returns.
Thus, for example, when a customer desires another accounting, such as shopping requested by himself / herself, a desired receipt and the like can be easily issued together with a useful receipt.
(Appendix 2)
The receipt issuing system according to Supplementary Note 2 further comprises an input means for inputting whether or not the commodity group receipt should be issued for each commodity group in the receipt issuing system according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the issuing means comprises: The receipt by product group is issued only for the product group that is input that the receipt by product group should be issued by the input means.
According to the receipt issuance system according to Appendix 2, the customer is free to select a group of products for which a receipt for each product group is desired from among a plurality of product groups declared to be issued separately. It becomes possible to do. Thereby, the customer can acquire the receipt classified by goods group divided only about the goods group which wants to issue a receipt, overlapping with the collective receipt.
(Appendix 3)
The receipt issuance system according to Supplementary Note 3 is the settlement system according to Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2, wherein when the issuing means has issued the receipt by product group, the receipt by product group has been issued. It is characterized by issuing the collective receipt described.
According to the receipt issuing system according to Supplementary Note 3, when the receipt for each product group is issued, the fact that the receipt for each product group is issued is described in the collective receipt. Therefore, a customer or a third party can know that another receipt for each product group has been issued simply by confirming the description of the collective receipt. Thereby, it is possible to avoid double tax filings using the collective receipt and the merchandise group receipt for the purchase of the same product or service.
(Appendix 4)
The receipt issuing system according to appendix 4 is the receipt issuing system according to any one of appendix 1 to appendix 3, wherein the issuing means is arranged for each product group, and the detailed sheet and the product group receipt It is characterized by issuing.
According to the receipt issuing system according to Supplementary Note 4, when issuing a plurality of detailed sheets for each product group and a plurality of product group receipts for each product group by the issuing means, they are summarized for each product group. Issuance processing is performed in the state. For example, if there are three types of merchandise groups A, B, and C, the issuing means is a collective receipt, a detail sheet for the merchandise group A, a receipt for each merchandise group for the merchandise group A, and a detail for the merchandise group B. Each sheet is connected and issued in the order of a sheet, a receipt for each product group for the product group B, a detailed sheet for the product group C, and a receipt for each product group for the product group C. Perforations may be provided between the sheets, or the sheets may be connected just before the division. Each sheet is completely separated, and the grouping may be represented only by the issue order.
As described above, the customer can easily organize and manage the detail sheet and the receipt for each product group for each product group.
( Appendix 5 )
In a settlement system having a registration device that registers a product to be purchased by a customer and a settlement device that is operated by a customer to perform settlement on the registered product, the settlement device is registered in the registration device. A product dividing means for dividing a plurality of products in a transaction into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations is provided.
( Appendix 6 )
The checkout system according to appendix 6 is the checkout system according to appendix 5, wherein the checkout apparatus further includes a reading unit that reads a print medium to which a code for specifying a plurality of products in the transaction is attached. Features.
( Appendix 7 )
The payment system according to attachment 7 is characterized in that, in the payment system according to attachment 5 or 6, the registration device is operated by a store clerk to register a product to be purchased by a customer.
( Appendix 8 )
A checkout device that is operated by a customer and performs checkout, characterized by comprising product dividing means for dividing a plurality of products registered in one transaction into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations.
( Appendix 9 )
A computer of the settlement apparatus in a settlement system having a registration apparatus for registering a commodity to be purchased by a customer and a settlement apparatus for a customer to operate and settle the registered commodity is registered in the registration apparatus. A program that functions as a product dividing unit that divides a plurality of products in one transaction into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations.
( Appendix 10 )
A program for causing a computer of a settlement apparatus that is operated by a customer to perform settlement as a product dividing unit that divides a plurality of products registered in one transaction into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations.
By the above, for example, when a customer desires another accounting, such as shopping for one's own shopping or requested, by dividing into a plurality of product groups for each separate accounting, for example, for each product group Receipts can be issued easily.

1 ... Settlement system 10, 10a, 10b ... Registration device 11 ... Registration counter 20, 20a, 20b ... Settlement device 21 ... Settlement counter 30 ... Store controller 40 ... LAN
101, 201 ... CPU
102, 202 ... ROM
103, 203 ... RAM
104, 204 ... scanner unit 105 ... salesclerk display unit 106 ... customer display unit 107 ... hard disk 108 ... salesclerk operation unit 109, 207 ... communication unit 110, 208 ... buzzer 111, 209 ... printing unit 112, 211 ... bus 205 ... Display unit 206 ... Customer operation unit 210 ... Change machine

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In a checkout system having a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer and a plurality of checkout devices that are operated by a customer to perform the checkout on the registered product,
Each of the checkout devices
Transaction information acquisition means for acquiring transaction information of one transaction including a plurality of product information registered by the registration device;
Settlement, characterized in that it comprises a <br/> a product dividing unit for divided into a plurality of product groups according to a plurality of products to customers in operation in one transaction by the transaction information the transaction information acquired by the acquiring means system. The registration device
Comprising a device designation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for designating the settlement device by a store clerk,
In the settlement apparatus designated by the apparatus designation operation receiving means,
  The product dividing means includes
  Dividing a plurality of products in one transaction based on the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition means into a plurality of product groups according to customer operations
The settlement system according to claim 1.   The transaction information acquisition means
  The settlement system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transaction information is acquired in accordance with a customer operation. A settlement device that performs a settlement by a customer operating on a registered product in a registration device that registers a product to be purchased by the customer,
Transaction information acquisition means for acquiring transaction information of one transaction including a plurality of product information registered by the registration device;
The Bei give a <br/> a product dividing unit for divided into product groups multiple multiple products one in transactions by the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition unit,
The transaction information acquisition means acquires the transaction information according to a customer operation,
The product dividing unit, settlement apparatus characterized by divided into a plurality of product groups according to the operation of the customer. A computer for each of the checkout devices in a checkout system having a registration device for registering a product to be purchased by a customer and a plurality of checkout devices that are operated by a customer for the registered product;
Transaction information acquisition means for acquiring transaction information of one transaction including a plurality of product information registered by the registration device;
Program for causing to function as a product dividing unit for divided into a plurality of product groups according to a plurality of products to customers in operation in one transaction by the transaction information the transaction information acquired by the acquiring means. A computer of a settlement apparatus that a customer operates and settles a product registered in a registration apparatus that performs registration on a product to be purchased by the customer,
Transaction information acquisition means for acquiring transaction information of one transaction including a plurality of product information registered by the registration device;
Multiple items one in transactions by the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition unit to function as a product dividing unit for divided into product groups multiple,
The transaction information acquisition means acquires the transaction information according to a customer operation,
The product dividing unit, a program characterized by divided into a plurality of product groups according to the operation of the customer.

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