JP6388688B2 - Server, program, and server data processing method - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments described herein relate generally to a server, a program, and a server data processing method .

  Conventionally, receipt data including product sales data purchased from a store at the time of product settlement at a POS terminal is printed on a receipt delivered to a customer, or electronic receipt data is transferred electronically to a customer's mobile terminal or the like The transmission mechanism is known.

  By making the receipt data into electronic receipt data in this way, the household account book can be automatically booked electronically, which is beneficial to the customer. In addition, since receipt of electronic receipt data is received by a portable terminal or the like, consumption of receipt paper can be reduced, which is also beneficial for an introduction store.

  However, in the conventional technology, the receipt data transmitted to the customer as electronic receipt data is set not to be printed by a printing unit such as a POS terminal. For this reason, even if the changed receipt data is transmitted to the customer as electronic receipt data, it is not printed by the printing unit, so that the receipt for the changed store copy is not issued.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a merchandise sales data processing apparatus and program that can transmit changed receipt data to a customer as electronic receipt data and can also be printed by a printing unit.

The server according to the embodiment stores electronic receipt data generated based on transaction information of a product for which payment processing has been performed in association with specific information for specifying the electronic receipt data, and stores new electronic receipt data. When the specific information corresponding to the electronic receipt data is already stored in the storage unit, the new electronic receipt data is stored in the storage unit in association with the specific information already stored. Storage control means, and browsing control means for enabling browsing with respect to the portable terminal for which the electronic receipt data has been inquired, wherein the browsing control means stores the corresponding specific information by the storage control means. If a new electronic receipt data is stored that is, existing electronic Reshitode corresponding to the specific information stored in the storage unit And disable the viewing of data.

The program according to the embodiment includes a computer including a storage unit that stores electronic receipt data generated based on transaction information of a product for which settlement processing is performed in association with specific information that specifies the electronic receipt data. When storing the receipt data, if the specific information corresponding to the electronic receipt data is already stored in the storage unit, the new electronic receipt data is associated with the already stored specific information and stored. a storage control means for storing the parts, browsing control means for viewable to the portable terminal an inquiry of the electronic receipt data, to function, the viewing control means, the corresponding by the storage control means the specific information specifying information already when a new electronic receipt data stored is stored, stored in the storage unit to And disable the viewing of the corresponding existing electronic receipt data.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating the entire configuration of an electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a transition diagram showing an example of screen transition in customer member registration. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing a part of the electronic receipt management area of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram relating to electronic receipt processing in the POS terminal. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of receipt data. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an electronic receipt. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt processing in the POS terminal. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of receipt processing when the collective cancel key in the POS terminal is operated. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of receipt processing when the reissue key is operated in the POS terminal. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of receipt processing when the return key is operated in the POS terminal. FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a new electronic receipt generated after the return processing. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of receipt processing when the registration minus key is operated in the POS terminal. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of receipt processing when a partial cancel key in the POS terminal is operated. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt management processing and information transmission processing in the electronic receipt server. FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram according to electronic receipt management processing and product information transmission processing in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of electronic receipt management processing and product information transmission processing in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt management process and the product information transmission process in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt management process and the product information transmission process in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt management process and the product information transmission process in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram according to the electronic receipt receiving process and the electronic receipt browsing process in the portable terminal. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process and the electronic receipt browsing process in the portable terminal. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic receipt displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating the entire configuration of an electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a promotion setting terminal 5, and a promotion management server 6. And a portable terminal 7.

  The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are provided in the store P1. The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are communicably connected via an in-store network N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 can be connected to a network N2 that connects the store P1 and the headquarters P2 via a network device (not shown) such as a router connected to the store network N1. is there. Here, the network N2 is a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

  The POS terminal 1 is a product sales data processing device that executes product sales data processing. The POS terminal 1 generates receipt data including transaction details of a product to be settled, and outputs a paper receipt by printing the receipt data with a printing unit 13 described later. The POS terminal 1 outputs (sends) electronic receipt data obtained by converting the data format of the receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N2. A method for transmitting the electronic receipt data is not particularly limited, and a general protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used. The number of POS terminals 1 provided in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and a plurality of POS terminals 1 may be provided.

  The store server 2 performs overall management such as merchandise sales data processing performed at the POS terminal 1. For example, the store server 2 stores and manages product sales data generated by the product sales data processing of the POS terminal 1, and stores and manages product data files used for the product sales data processing.

  The number of POS terminals 1 arranged in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and a plurality of POS terminals 1 may be used. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the POS terminal 1 outputs electronic receipt data will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the store server 2 or a conversion device (not shown) converts the receipt data generated by the POS terminal 1 into a data format. It is good also as a structure which outputs electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 by converting.

  The electronic receipt server 3 is provided in the headquarters P2 of a company that operates a store or chain store (hereinafter referred to as a store), and functions as a receipt management server for a company that manages receipt data for each company that operates the store. . The electronic receipt server 3 has functions such as sales management, sales analysis, and inventory management of a company that operates a store.

  The electronic receipt server 3 receives the electronic receipt data transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the network N2. The electronic receipt server 3 transmits the received electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3 that connects the headquarter P2 and the electronic receipt center P3.

  Here, the network N3 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or VPN. Moreover, the electronic receipt data transmission method is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 is provided in the electronic receipt center P3. The electronic receipt center P3 is, for example, a third party organization other than a company that manages receipt data by the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt server 3 may also be managed by a third party organization.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a customer receipt management server that collectively manages receipt data of various companies that operate stores. The electronic receipt management server 4 sends the name of each customer (member) who has registered as a member by the procedure described later, the member code that is the customer code, and the destination information of the portable terminal 7 that is the destination of the electronic receipt data (for example, email) Member data such as (address) is stored and managed in the member master held in the database DB. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the member management server etc. which memorize | store and manage member data separately from the electronic receipt management server 4. FIG.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 receives the electronic receipt data transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores the electronic receipt data in an electronic receipt management area 43a described later held in the database DB. ·to manage. More specifically, the electronic receipt data includes elements such as a member code in addition to the transaction contents (product sales data) of the product, and is managed in association with the member data of the corresponding member.

  Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives additional information such as campaign information related to a campaign for a specific product from a promotion setting terminal 5 connected via a network N4 described later, and holds this additional information in the database DB. Is stored and managed in the additional information management area 43b described later. More specifically, the additional information is managed in association with elements corresponding to a predetermined condition among elements included in the electronic receipt data stored in the database DB.

  Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipt data in the database DB, the electronic receipt management server 4 identifies the transmission destination (the portable terminal 7) by referring to the transmission destination information associated with the member code of the electronic receipt data. . And the electronic receipt management server 4 transmits the electronic receipt data memorize | stored in database DB to the transmission destination via the network N5 mentioned later. When additional information is associated with the electronic receipt data, this additional information is also transmitted to the transmission destination.

  When the electronic receipt management server 4 receives an electronic receipt inquiry specifying a member code from the portable terminal 7 connected via the network N5 described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 extracts electronic receipt data corresponding to the member code from the database DB. And transmitted to the portable terminal 7. If additional information is associated with the electronic receipt data, this additional information is also transmitted to the mobile terminal 7 inquired.

  Promotion setting terminal 5 and promotion management server 6 are provided in consumer goods manufacturer P4 and the like. The promotion setting terminal 5 is a terminal device such as a PC (Personal Computer), and transmits additional information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N4. Here, the network N4 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or VPN. The additional information transmission method is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used.

  The mobile terminal 7 is a terminal device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer used by a user (customer) of the system. The portable terminal 7 is mounted with an application such as a web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N5. Note that a terminal device such as a PC may be applied instead of the mobile terminal 7.

  The portable terminal 7 accesses the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5 to register as a member in this system. Here, the network N5 is the Internet or various public networks.

  Incidentally, customer membership registration in this system is performed, for example, by the following procedure. The customer transmits a blank mail from the portable terminal 7 to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. The electronic receipt management server 4 transmits a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a page for member registration to the received mail address. The customer accesses the URL indicating the page for member registration from the mobile terminal 7 and displays an input screen for inputting items (name, destination information, etc.) necessary for member registration. After completing the necessary information input by the customer, the electronic receipt management server 4 executes member registration for the member master. Thereafter, the electronic receipt management server 4 delivers a member registration completion mail including a member code (customer code) and a password to the mobile terminal 7. This completes member registration.

  After the member registration as described above, the mobile terminal 7 displays the customer's member code on the display unit 73 as a code symbol CS such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. The customer presents the code symbol CS displayed on the portable terminal 7 to the store clerk at the time of transaction settlement in the store P1. The store clerk reads the code symbol CS displayed on the mobile terminal 7 with a code reading unit 15 (see FIG. 3) configured by, for example, a scanner connected to the POS terminal 1. As a result, the customer's member code can be associated with the receipt data generated after the settlement by the merchandise sales data processing in the POS terminal 1.

  Moreover, the portable terminal 7 receives the electronic receipt data of the said transaction transmitted from the electronic receipt management server 4 after the payment (transaction) in the POS terminal 1 via the network N5. An electronic receipt inquiry specifying the member code is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5, whereby the electronic receipt data of the member is received from the electronic receipt management server 4. In addition, the mobile terminal 7 displays the received electronic receipt data on the display unit 73 described later (see FIG. 26).

  Furthermore, when additional information is associated with the received electronic receipt data, the mobile terminal 7 displays an icon or the like for instructing application for a campaign related to the campaign based on the additional information (see FIG. 26). For example, connection destination information (URL or the like) indicating an application destination (for example, the promotion management server 6) can be set in the icon. In this case, when the portable terminal 7 receives an operation on the icon, the portable terminal 7 accesses the promotion management server 6 via the network N5 and executes a process related to the application.

  The promotion management server 6 is a server device that accepts access from the mobile terminal 7 connected via the network N5. The promotion management server 6 has an entry master that manages an application history for each campaign type in association with a member code for identifying each member. When the promotion management server 6 receives an application for a campaign from the mobile terminal 7 via the network N5, the promotion management server 6 manages an application history for each campaign type in association with the member code. Note that the portable terminal 7 transmits a member code related to the user (member) of the own device held in the receipt data or the like when accessing the promotion management server 6.

  In the electronic receipt system having such a configuration, electronic receipt data (receipt data) indicating the contents of a transaction (settlement) generated by performing merchandise sales data processing at the POS terminal 1 of the store P 1 is sent via the electronic receipt server 3. Is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 and published on the Web. Therefore, the portable terminal 7 implemented with a web browser can download receipt data published on the web to the portable terminal 7 and browse the web browser by designating a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). . In addition, you may make it install and browse the application for browsing receipt data in the portable terminal 7. FIG.

  Next, the configuration of main devices that construct the electronic receipt system of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the POS terminal 1 that is a merchandise sales data processing apparatus will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the POS terminal 1 includes a control unit 11 that controls various operations and each unit of the POS terminal 1 in an integrated manner. The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various programs and data, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, It is a computer configured by an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit that measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 11 is connected to the operation unit 12, the printing unit 13, the display unit 14, and the code reading unit 15 via the bus 18.

  The operation unit 12 has various operation keys for an operator to input an operation. As operation keys, for example, a numeric key for inputting a numerical value, a cursor key for selecting a predetermined item, a selection decision key, a subtotal key for instructing a total output of products for which sales are registered in a transaction, one key A closing key or the like is provided for declaring that the transaction is closed and the price is settled.

  The operation unit 12 includes a keyboard on which keys such as a closing key 121, a collective cancel key 122, a reissue key 123, a return key 124, a registration minus key 125, a partial cancel key 126, and the like are arranged. The closing key 121 is a key operated when ending the transaction with the customer. The collective cancellation key 122 is a key operated when canceling the transaction in the middle of the operation. The reissue key 123 is a key operated when reissuing a receipt on which product information or settlement information of the transaction is printed after the transaction ends. The return key 124 is a key that is operated when a return process is performed on all or a part of the purchased product after the transaction ends. The cash register minus key 125 is a key operated when canceling the transaction after the transaction ends when there is an input error due to an erroneous operation or the like. The partial cancel key 126 is a key operated when canceling a partial product after the transaction ends.

  The printing unit 13 includes a printer device that prints receipts, journals, and the like. The printing unit 13 includes a cutting mechanism (not shown) that cuts paper such as roll paper to be printed, and cuts the paper according to a cut command to be described later.

  The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information such as the item name, price, total amount of one transaction for which settlement has been declared, and change amount. The display unit 14 includes an operator display 14a for displaying various information for the cashier and a customer display 14b for displaying various information for the customer. The display unit 14 may have a touch panel configuration. In this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 12.

  The code reading unit 15 is a scanner device that optically reads a code symbol such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. The code reading unit 15 reads, for example, a code symbol attached to a product, a code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7, and the control unit 11 inputs information held in the read code symbol. It is assumed that a product code or the like for identifying the product is held in the code symbol attached to the product. Further, it is assumed that the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 holds a member code (customer code) or the like for specifying a customer who carries the mobile terminal 7. The member code may be stored magnetically or electrically in the mobile terminal 7. In this case, the stored member code is read by a dedicated reading device. The control unit 11 inputs the read member code.

  The control unit 11 is connected to a communication I / F (interface) 16 via a bus 18 and can be connected to the in-store network N1 and the network N2 via the communication I / F 16. Yes.

  The control unit 11 is connected to the storage unit 17 via the bus 18. The storage unit 17 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 17 stores programs for executing various POS operations including product sales data processing. In addition, the storage unit 17 stores various data files related to product sales data processing such as product data files storing product data such as product names, product codes, and unit prices of each product. The storage unit 17 also stores a receipt data processing program 17a for performing product sales data processing and processing related to receipt data.

  In addition, the storage unit 17 has a POS number, a company code (an identification code of a company that operates the store), a business type / business code, and the POS terminal 1 installed to identify the POS terminal 1 from the other POS terminal 1. The store code indicating the store P1 to be stored is stored in the identification code management area 17b. Here, the business type / business condition code is a code (classification code) for distinguishing the business type / business condition of a store such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, and a restaurant. Note that such business types and business types can be arbitrarily changed according to user preferences. Further, the company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and the type of business / business condition code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 3.

  The storage unit 17 also stores a receipt data schema 17c that describes conversion rules when converting unstructured receipt data into structured receipt data (hereinafter referred to as electronic receipt data). Further, the storage unit 17 stores the product sales data subjected to the product sales data processing and the read member code in the data storage unit 17d.

  Next, the configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 functioning as a corporate receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electronic receipt server 3 includes a control unit 31 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 or the network N3 via the communication I / F 32 connected to the bus 34. The control unit 31 is connected to the storage unit 33 via the bus 34.

  The storage unit 33 stores electronic receipt data for each company operating the store in the electronic receipt management area 33a. The electronic receipt data includes a company code (an identification code of a company that operates the store), a business type / business condition code, a store code, a shopper member code, a POS number of the POS terminal 1, a receipt number, merchandise sales data, and the like.

  The storage unit 33 also stores an electronic receipt management program 33b for managing electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt management area 33a. In addition, the storage unit 33 stores an information transmission program 33 c for transmitting receipt data managed in the electronic receipt management area 33 a to the electronic receipt management server 4.

  Next, the configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 functioning as a customer receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control unit 41 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3, the network N4, and the network N5 via the communication I / F 42 connected to the bus 44. The control unit 41 is connected to the storage unit 43 via the bus 44.

  In addition to a member master management area (not shown) for storing and managing the member master, the storage unit 43 includes an electronic receipt management area 43a for storing electronic receipt data of various companies that operate the store in a lump. It is secured. More specifically, the electronic receipt management area 43a manages electronic receipt data of various companies that operate stores for each member.

  The electronic receipt includes a member code, a company code (an identification code of a company operating the store), a store code, a POS number of the POS terminal 1, a receipt number, merchandise sales data (including date and time data), and the like. Therefore, for example, the consumer goods manufacturer P4 or the like obtains proof information of a unique purchased product related to the manufacturer from the electronic receipt data under specific conditions (for example, limited to a specific company operating a store, limited to a specific region, It is possible to acquire the information at a specific time limit). The consumer goods manufacturer P4 is a manufacturer of food products, beverages, clothing, cosmetics, medicines, daily life goods, and the like.

  The storage unit 43 stores various additional information in the additional information management area 43b in association with a desired product (product code), member (member code), company (company code), and store (store code). Here, the additional information is, for example, campaign information related to desired product information and specific conditions (for example, a specific company that operates a store, a specific region, a specific store, a specific time, etc.). Etc. The additional information includes, for example, access information such as a URL linked to a homepage associated with a company campaign, a URL linked to a homepage associated with a company CM, and a URL linked to a company coupon.

  In addition to a member management program (not shown) for managing the member master in the member master area, the storage unit 43 stores electronic receipt data and additional information of each company as an electronic receipt management area 43a and additional information management area 43b. The electronic receipt management program 43c for managing in the above is stored. In addition, the storage unit 43 stores an information transmission program 43 d for transmitting electronic receipt data and additional information on a desired product to the mobile terminal 7. The member master management area, the electronic receipt management area 43a, and the additional information management area 43b correspond to the database DB shown in FIG.

  Next, the electronic receipt management area 43a of the electronic receipt management server will be described using the memory map of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the electronic receipt management area 43a includes a receipt number portion 43a1 and a plurality of electronic receipt data storage portions 43a2 to 43an corresponding to the receipt number portions 43a1. In the example of FIG. 6, three electronic receipt data storage units, ie, an electronic receipt data storage unit 43 a 2, an electronic receipt data storage unit 43 a 3, and an electronic receipt data storage unit 43 a 4 are illustrated. The electronic receipt data storage unit 43a2 includes an electronic receipt data unit 43a21 and a display permission flag unit 43a22. The electronic receipt data storage unit 43a3 includes an electronic receipt data unit 43a31 and a display permission flag unit 43a32. The electronic receipt data storage unit 43a4 includes an electronic receipt data unit 43a41 and a display permission flag unit 43a42.

  The receipt number portion 43a1 stores a receipt number for which electronic receipt data has already been generated. When a receipt number that has not been stored yet is received, a new receipt number is stored in an unstored area of the receipt number portion 43a1.

  The electronic receipt data portion 43a21 and the electronic receipt data portion 43a31 store different electronic receipt data corresponding to the receipt numbers stored in the receipt number portion 43a1. The electronic receipt data section 43a31 may not yet store electronic receipt data.

  The display permission flag part 43a22 and the display permission flag part 43a32 store a flag indicating whether or not the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data part 43a21 and the electronic receipt data part 43a31 can be displayed on the portable terminal 7. When the stored flag is “1”, the control unit 41 controls the electronic receipt so that the electronic receipt can be displayed on the mobile terminal 7. When the stored flag is “0”, the control unit 41 controls the electronic receipt. The receipt data is controlled so as not to be displayed on the portable terminal 7.

  When a receipt number and electronic receipt data corresponding to the receipt number are received from the electronic receipt server 3, if the receipt number is the first receipt number, the receipt number is stored in the receipt number portion 43a1 and received. The electronic receipt data is stored in the corresponding electronic receipt data part 43a21. Then, the flag “1” is stored in the display permission flag unit 43a22 corresponding to the electronic receipt data unit 43a21. In this case, the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 can be displayed on the mobile terminal 7.

  Next, when new electronic receipt data corresponding to the same receipt number is received, the flag stored in the display permission flag section 43a22 is changed to “0”, and the newly received electronic receipt data is changed to the receipt number. Is stored in the electronic receipt data section 43a31 corresponding to the above. Then, the flag “1” is stored in the display permission flag unit 43a32 corresponding to the electronic receipt data unit 43a31. In this case, the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 cannot be displayed on the portable terminal 7. On the other hand, the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 can be displayed on the portable terminal 7.

  Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal 7 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control unit 71 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 71 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The operation unit 72 is connected to the display unit 73 via the bus 76. The operation unit 72 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for a user (customer) to perform operation input. The display unit 73 is a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays various types of information such as electronic receipt data described later. The display unit 73 may have a touch panel configuration. In this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 72.

  The control unit 71 is connected to the communication I / F 74 via the bus 76, and can be connected to the network N5 via the communication I / F 74. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can be connected to the network N1 in a store via communication I / F74.

  The control unit 71 is connected to the storage unit 75 via the bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes an electronic receipt correspondence program 75a for receiving electronic receipt data from the electronic receipt management server 4 in addition to a Web browser for browsing various information (contents) published on the Web, and the received receipt. An electronic receipt browsing program 75b for browsing data is stored.

  Next, the control processing of each part constituting the system of this embodiment will be described.

  First, electronic receipt processing executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 according to the receipt data processing program 17a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the POS terminal 1. In the POS terminal 1, the control unit 11 implements an electronic receipt data transmission unit 111, a change receipt data generation unit 112, a control unit 113, a correction receipt data generation unit 114, and a determination unit 115. As actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 11 reads the receipt data processing program 17a from the storage unit 17 and executes it, whereby an electronic receipt data transmission unit 111, a changed receipt data generation unit 112, a control unit 113, and corrected receipt data. The generation unit 114 and the determination unit 115 are realized.

  The electronic receipt data transmission unit 111 has a function of generating electronic receipt data from the receipt data generated based on the transaction information of the product for which payment processing has been performed, and transmitting the electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 that is an external device.

  The change receipt data generation unit 112 has a function of generating new change receipt data regarding the change in accordance with the change of the transaction information.

  When the change receipt data generated by the change receipt data generation means 112 includes a member code that is customer identification information for specifying a customer, the control means 113 generates change electronic receipt data from the change receipt data and externally It has a function of transmitting print data based on the changed electronic receipt data to the printing unit while transmitting to the apparatus.

  The corrected receipt data generation unit 114 has a function of generating new corrected receipt data after the change accompanying the change of the transaction information.

  The determination unit 115 has a function of determining whether or not the change receipt data includes a member code that is customer identification information.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of receipt data. Here, the receipt data is unstructured text data or the like, and is used for printing by the printing unit 13. As shown in FIG. 9, the receipt data includes the above-described elements such as the merchandise sales data D1 and the member code D2. Here, the merchandise sales data D1 includes the merchandise name (product code) of the merchandise to be settled and its price, the total price of each merchandise, the deposit price paid by the customer, the change price, and the like.

  The receipt data includes a company code (company name) D3, a store code (store name) D4, a store telephone number D5, an address D6, a transaction date and time D7, a transaction number (receipt number) D8, which indicates a company that operates the store. It includes elements such as a cash register number D9 and a person in charge name D10. The elements included in the receipt data are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 9, but may include other elements such as a business type / business condition code, or may exclude elements such as the telephone number D5 and the address D6.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of electronic receipt data. As shown in FIG. 10, the electronic receipt data is structured data (structured document) in a structured format such as XML or CSV. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the elements (D1 to D10) of the receipt data shown in FIG. 9 are converted into the XML format.

  Conversion from the receipt data to the electronic receipt data is performed based on a conversion rule described in the receipt data schema 17c. Specifically, the receipt data schema 17c defines predetermined elements constituting the receipt data and attribute information (tags or the like) indicating attributes of the elements. The control unit 11 generates electronic receipt data in a structured format as shown in FIG. 10 by structuring each element of the receipt data using corresponding attribute information. By using electronic receipt data in such a structured format, elements included in the electronic receipt data can be used efficiently, and various advantages can be obtained in data management.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt data processing in the POS terminal 1. First, the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 determines whether a code symbol (product code) attached to a product or a code symbol (member code) displayed on the mobile terminal 7 is read by the code reading unit 15. (Step S11).

  If it is determined that the code symbol has been read (step S11; Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether the information input by the reading is a product code (step S12).

  When it is determined in step S12 that the product code is the product code (step S12; Yes), when the control unit 11 reads the product data from the product data file for the product specified by the product code, the product data includes the product data. A merchandise sales data process for calculating a settlement amount based on the unit price is executed (step S13). Next, the control unit 11 stores the product sales data processed in the product sales data processing in the data storage unit 17d (step S14).

  If it is determined in step S12 that it is not a product code, the control unit 11 determines whether a member code has been input (step S15). If it is determined that the member code is input (step S15; Yes), the control unit 11 stores the member code in the data storage unit 17d (step S16). When it is determined that the member code has not been input (step S15; No), the control unit 11 returns to step S12 and waits.

  Here, in order to input the member code to the POS terminal 1, for example, a customer who is a member displays a code symbol including the member code on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7, and the customer who is a clerk or a member himself / herself Reading is performed by the code reading unit 15 of the POS terminal 1. In addition, the control part 11 is good also as a form which performs an exclusion process etc. so that the member code input during one transaction may become unique.

  Subsequently, in step S17, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the start of the tightening process is instructed by operating the tightening key 121 or the like (step S17). When the start of the tightening process is not instructed (step S17; No), the process returns to step S11. When the start of the closing process is instructed (step S17; Yes), the control unit 11 generates receipt data based on the product sales data and the member code stored in the data storage unit 17d (step S18).

  Next, the control unit 11 generates journal data based on the generated receipt data (step S19). The generated journal data is stored in the data storage unit 17d (step S19).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a membership code is included in the receipt data (step S20). When it is determined that it is not included (step S20; No), the control unit 11 outputs the receipt data by outputting the receipt data for one transaction to the printing unit 13 (step S23). finish. As a result, the printing unit 13 prints out receipt data for one transaction by printing the receipt data on a sheet and then cutting the sheet.

  On the other hand, when the membership code is included in the receipt data (step S20; Yes), the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt data by converting the data format of the receipt data, which is an unstructured format, into a structured format. (Step S21). Then, the control unit 11 (electronic receipt data transmission unit 111) transmits the electronic receipt data generated via the communication I / F 16 to the electronic receipt server 3 together with the receipt number of the receipt (step S22), and performs this processing. finish. In addition, the control part 11 transmits receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 with a receipt number similarly. The electronic receipt server 3 stores the received receipt data and electronic receipt data in association with the receipt number.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the code symbol has not been read (step S11; No), the control unit 11 includes, as specific keys, a collective cancel key 122, a reissue key 123, a return key 124, a register. It is determined whether any one of the minus key 125 and the partial cancel key 126 has been operated (step S24). If it is determined that these keys have been operated (step S24; Yes), the control unit 11 inputs a specific instruction code for each key, and performs a process (FIGS. 12, 13, 14, 14) associated with the operation of each key. 16 and described in FIG. 17) (step S25).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the control process in step S25 when the control unit 11 determines that the batch cancel key 122 has been operated in step S24.

  In FIG. 12, when the batch cancellation key 122 is operated, the control unit 11 inputs a batch cancellation code that is a key code indicating that the batch cancellation key 122 has been operated (step S41). Then, the control part 11 judges whether merchandise sales data exist in the data storage part 17d (step S42). The merchandise sales data is data obtained by processing the merchandise sales data in step S13. When it is determined that the merchandise sales data does not exist (step S42; No), the control unit 11 executes an error process by assuming that the operation of the batch cancel key 122 is invalid (step S49), and ends the process.

  If it is determined that the merchandise sales data exists (step S42; Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether an execution key (not shown) for executing batch cancellation has been operated (step S43). It waits until it is operated (step S43; No), and when it is determined that the execution key has been operated (step S43; Yes), the control unit 11 performs the process up to now for the data processed in step S13. The transaction is cancelled, and a batch cancellation process is executed (step S44). Then, the control unit 11 performs batch cancellation receipt data including, for example, the header character of “batch cancellation” based on the merchandise sales data that has been batch canceled or the member code stored in the data storage unit 17d. (Change receipt data) is generated (step S45).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a member code is included in the generated batch cancellation receipt data (step S46). If it is determined that it is not included (step S46; No), based on the batch cancellation receipt data, the printing unit 13 issues a receipt for the store copy in which the header character of “batch cancellation” is printed (step S47). .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the member code is included in the generated batch cancellation receipt data (step S46; Yes), the control unit 11 transmits the batch cancellation electronic receipt data based on the generated batch cancellation receipt data. It is prohibited (step S48). In this case, the batch cancellation electronic receipt data may be generated and transmission of the generated batch cancellation electronic receipt data may be prohibited, or the generation of batch cancellation electronic receipt data may be prohibited to transmit the batch cancellation electronic receipt data. It may be prohibited. And the control part 11 performs step S47.

  In the embodiment, as a principle process, electronic receipt data is generated for the receipt data including the member code, and the generated electronic receipt data is transmitted to the electronic receipt server 3. However, when the batch cancellation key 122 is operated, transmission of the batch cancellation electronic receipt data is prohibited even if it is determined that the member code is included in the batch cancellation receipt data.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the control process in step S25 when the control unit 11 determines that the reissue key 123 has been operated in step S24.

  In FIG. 13, when the reissue key 123 is operated, the control unit 11 inputs a reissue code that is a key code indicating that the reissue key 123 has been operated (step S51). Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a receipt number has been input (step S52). The receipt number is described in the receipt handed to the customer or the electronic receipt data displayed on the customer terminal, and the store clerk reads the receipt number and inputs it from the operation unit 12.

  Wait until the receipt number is input (step S52; No). If it is determined that the receipt number is input (step S52; Yes), the control unit 11 stores the journal data corresponding to the input receipt number as data. Read from the storage unit 17d (step S53). Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution key for executing the reissue process has been operated (step S54).

  The controller 11 waits until it is operated (step S54; No), and if it is determined that it has been operated (step S54; Yes), the control unit 11 executes a receipt reissue process based on the read journal data. (Step S55). Then, the control unit 11 generates reissue receipt data (changed receipt data) including a header character of “reissue”, for example, along with the reissue process of the receipt (step S56).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a member code is included in the generated reissue receipt data (step S57). If it is determined that it is not included (step S57; No), the printing unit 13 issues a receipt handed over to the customer who printed the “reissue” header character based on the reissue receipt data (step S58).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the member code is included in the generated reissue receipt data (step S57; Yes), the control unit 11 transmits reissue electronic receipt data based on the generated reissue receipt data. It is prohibited (step S59). In this case, reissued electronic receipt data may be generated and transmission of reissued electronic receipt data may be prohibited, or transmission of reissued electronic receipt data may be prohibited by prohibiting generation of reissued electronic receipt data. May be. And the control part 11 performs step S58.

  Thus, according to the embodiment, when the batch cancellation process or the receipt reissue process is executed, if the changed receipt data includes a member code, the electronic receipt data is prohibited from being transmitted. Receipt data that does not require the changed receipt data to be transmitted as electronic receipt data is not transmitted to the customer.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the receipt data for which transmission of the electronic receipt data is prohibited is printed by the printing unit 13, and therefore the receipt of the changed receipt data can be used for a store copy.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, when the changed receipt data includes the membership code, the receipt data is printed by the printing unit 13, and therefore the receipt of the changed receipt data may be used for a store copy. it can.

  In addition to the above operation of the collective cancellation key 122 and the reissue key 123, for example, when a receipt issuing key for a store copy is operated, the store clerk performs product registration processing, and the customer himself performs settlement processing. In the half self process, the control unit 11 performs the same process (that is, a process for executing the output to the printing unit 13 and prohibiting the transmission of the electronic receipt data) when the key to be called back before the settlement process is operated. Execute.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the control process in step S25 when the control unit 11 determines that the return key 124 has been operated in step S24.

  In FIG. 14, when the return key 124 is operated, the control unit 11 inputs a return code which is a key code indicating that the return key 124 has been operated (step S61). And the control part 11 judges whether the receipt number was input (step S62). The receipt number is described in the receipt handed to the customer or the electronic receipt data displayed on the customer terminal, and the store clerk reads the receipt number and inputs it from the operation unit 12.

  The control unit 11 waits until a receipt number is input (step S62; No). When it is determined that a receipt number is input (step S62; Yes), the control unit 11 corresponds to the input receipt number. The journal data thus read is read from the data storage unit 17d (step S63).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a product code of a product to be returned has been input (step S65). It waits until it is input (step S64; No), and when it is determined that a product code has been input (step S64; Yes), the control unit 11 stores the input product code in the data storage unit 17d (step S64). S65).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution key has been operated (step S66). If it is determined that it has not been operated (step S66; No), the control unit 11 returns to step S64. If it is determined that it has been operated (step S66; Yes), the control unit 11 determines that the read journal data and Return processing is executed from the product code of the product to be returned stored in step SP65 (step SP67).

  Then, the control unit 11 (corrected receipt data generating unit 114) generates corrected receipt data excluding the product sales data of the product code input in step S64 based on the return processing (step S68). Next, the control unit 11 (changed receipt data generation means 112) generates return receipt data (changed receipt data) corresponding to the product sales data to be returned based on the product sales data of the product code input in step S64 ( Step S69).

  Next, the control unit 11 (determination unit 115) determines whether or not the member code is included in the generated corrected receipt data and return receipt data (step S70).

  When it is determined that the membership code is included in the receipt data (step S70; Yes), the control unit 11 (control means 113) receives the receipt data in an unstructured format based on the generated corrected receipt data. Corrected electronic receipt data is generated by converting the format into a structured format (step S71). At this time, the return code input in step S61 is attached. Further, the control unit 11 (the control unit 113) generates return electronic receipt data by converting the data format of the receipt data, which is an unstructured format, into a structured format based on the generated return receipt data (step) S72). At this time, the return code input in step S61 is attached. Next, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) sends the generated corrected electronic receipt data with the receipt number to the electronic receipt server 3 (step S73). Further, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) transmits the generated return electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 with a receipt number (step S74).

  Next, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) outputs the generated return receipt data to the printing unit 13 (step S75). In this way, the control unit 11 issues a store receipt for printing the merchandise sales data of the returned merchandise based on the return receipt data. On the store receipt, the product information of the returned product and the header character of “Return” are printed.

  If it is determined in step S70 that the membership code is not included in the receipt data (step S70; No), the control unit 11 executes the process of step S74 and issues a receipt on which the receipt data is printed. .

  As described above, when the return key 124 is operated, the control unit 11 executes a return process, and generates corrected receipt data and return receipt data. If the membership code is included, the corrected electronic receipt data and the returned electronic receipt data are automatically generated, transmitted to the electronic receipt server 3, and printed by the printing unit 13 based on the returned receipt data. Issue a paper receipt.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of corrected electronic receipt data generated by the return processing of FIG. The example of FIG. 15 is an example in which the product 2 is returned from the electronic receipt data of FIG. In the electronic receipt data of FIG. 10, electronic receipt data including product 1, product 2, and product 3 is generated as product sales data D1, but since product 2 was returned, in the example of FIG. New electronic receipt data including product 1 and product 3 not included is generated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the control processing in step S25 when the control unit 11 determines that the registration minus key 125 has been operated in step S24.

  In FIG. 16, when the registration minus key 125 is operated, the control unit 11 inputs a registration minus code that is a key code indicating that the registration minus key 125 has been operated (step S81). And the control part 11 judges whether the receipt number was input (step S82). The receipt number is described in the receipt handed to the customer or the electronic receipt data displayed on the customer terminal, and the store clerk reads the receipt number and inputs it from the operation unit 12.

  The control unit 11 waits until the receipt number is input (step S82; No), and when it is determined that the receipt number is input (step S82; Yes), the control unit 11 manages with the input receipt number. The read journal data is read from the data storage unit 17d (step S83).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution key has been operated (step S84). The controller 11 waits until it is operated (step S84; No), and if it is determined that it has been operated (step S84; Yes), the control unit 11 executes a registration minus process based on the journal data read in step S83 (step S84). S85). The cash register minus process is a process for canceling a transaction that has already been established. Then, the control unit 11 (changed receipt data generation means 112) generates registration minus receipt data (changed receipt data) based on the registration minus process (step S86).

  Next, the control unit 11 (determination means 115) determines whether or not a member code is included in the generated registration minus receipt data (step S87). If it is determined that it is included (step S87; Yes), the control unit 11 (control unit 113) converts the data format of the registration minus receipt data, which is an unstructured format, to the structure based on the registration minus receipt data. By converting to the conversion format, registration minus electronic receipt data is generated (step S88). At this time, the registration minus code input in step S81 is attached. Then, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) sends the generated registration minus electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 with a receipt number (step S89). Then, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) outputs the registration minus receipt data to the printing unit 13 to execute the printing process (step S90), and stores the paper for the store copy on which the header character “registration minus” is printed. Issue a cash register minus receipt.

  If it is determined in step S87 that the membership code is not included in the registration minus receipt data (step S87; No), the control unit 11 executes the process of step S90.

  As described above, when the registration minus key 125 is operated, the control unit 11 executes registration minus processing and generates registration minus receipt data. If the membership code is included, the registration minus electronic receipt data is automatically generated, transmitted to the electronic receipt server 3, and printed on the printing unit 13 based on the registration minus receipt data. Is issued.

Next, the control process of step S25 when the control unit 11 determines that the partial cancel key 126 has been operated in step S24 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 17, when the partial cancel key 126 is operated, the control unit 11 inputs a partial cancel code that is a key code indicating that the partial cancel key 126 has been operated (step S141). And the control part 11 judges whether the receipt number was input (step S142). The receipt number is described in the receipt handed to the customer or the electronic receipt data displayed on the customer terminal, and the store clerk reads the receipt number and inputs it from the operation unit 12.

  The control unit 11 waits until a receipt number is input (step S142; No). When it is determined that a receipt number is input (step S1422; Yes), the control unit 11 manages the input receipt number. The read journal data is read from the data storage unit 17d (step S143).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a product code of a product to be canceled has been input (step S144). It waits until it is input (step S144; No), and when it is determined that a product code has been input (step S144; Yes), the control unit 11 stores the input product code in the data storage unit 17d (step S144). S145).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution key has been operated (step S146). When it is determined that it has not been operated (step S146; No), the control unit 11 returns to step S144. When it is determined that it has been operated (step S146; Yes), the control unit 11 adds the read journal data to the read journal data. Based on this, the registration minus process is executed (step SP147). Then, the control unit 11 (changed receipt data generation means 112) generates registration minus receipt data (changed receipt data) based on the registration minus process (step S148).

  Next, the control unit 11 executes product sales data processing for the uncancelled product from the journal data and the product code of the canceled product stored in step SP145 (step S149). And the control part 11 (correction receipt data production | generation means 114) produces | generates the correction receipt data based on merchandise sales data processing (step S150).

  Next, the control unit 11 (determination unit 115) determines whether or not a member code is included in the generated registration minus receipt data and correction receipt data (step S151).

  If it is determined that it is included (step S151; Yes), the control unit 11 (control unit 113) converts the data format of the registration minus receipt data, which is an unstructured format, to the structure based on the registration minus receipt data. By converting to the conversion format, registration minus electronic receipt data is generated (step S152). At this time, the partial cancellation code input in step S141 is attached. The cash register minus electronic receipt data includes character data of “register minus”.

  Further, the control unit 11 (the control unit 113) generates corrected electronic receipt data by converting the data format of the corrected receipt data, which is an unstructured format, into a structured format based on the corrected receipt data (step). S153). At this time, the partial cancellation code input in step S141 is attached. Then, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) transmits the generated registration minus electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 (step S154). Further, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) transmits the generated corrected electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 with a receipt number (step S155).

  Then, the control unit 11 (control unit 113) outputs the registration minus receipt data to the printing unit 13 to execute the printing process (step S156), and stores the paper for the store copy on which the header character of “registration minus” is printed. Issue a cash register minus receipt.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S151 that the generated registration minus receipt data and the corrected receipt data do not include a member code (step S151; No), the control unit 11 outputs the generated registration minus receipt data to the printing unit. 13 to execute a printing process (step S157), and issue a cash register receipt for the store copy printed with the header character “REGISTER MINUS”. Further, the control unit 11 outputs the generated correction receipt data to the printing unit 13 to execute the printing process (step S158), and issues a correction receipt of the paper handed over to the customer on which the characters “partially cancelled” are printed. To do.

  Note that the control unit 11 performs the same processing when a key for purchasing and changing revenue stamps is operated, for example, other than when the return key 124, the register minus key 125, and the partial cancel key 126 are operated. To do.

  As described above, according to the embodiment, when the generated change receipt data includes customer specifying information for specifying a customer, the change receipt data is generated from the change receipt data and transmitted to the external device. At the same time, since the print data based on the changed electronic receipt data is output to the printing unit, the changed receipt data can be transmitted to the customer as electronic receipt data and also printed by the printing unit 13.

  Further, according to the embodiment, when the return process and the partial cancellation process are executed, the electronic receipt data after the change is transmitted in order to generate new corrected receipt data after the change according to the change of the transaction information. Can do.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, when it is determined that the member code that is the customer identification information is included in the change receipt data, the change electronic receipt data is generated from the change receipt data and transmitted to the external device. Since print data based on the electronic receipt data is output to the printing unit 13, the electronic receipt data can be automatically transmitted.

  Next, the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 performs an electronic receipt management process executed by operating according to the electronic receipt management program 33b and an information transmission process executed by operating according to the information transmission program 33c. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When receiving the electronic receipt data transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the communication I / F 32 (step S31; Yes), the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 stores the electronic receipt management area 33a of the storage unit 33 for each company. Stored as electronic receipt data (step S32). And the control part 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 transmits the electronic receipt data memorize | stored by step S32 to the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S33), and returns to step S31.

  Further, the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 electronically stores the electronic receipt data stored and managed in the electronic receipt management area 33a at the preset transmission timing (Step S31; No → Step S34; Yes). The data is transmitted to the receipt management server 4 (step S35), and the process returns to step S31. By the transmission in step S35, for example, the electronic receipt data leaked from the transmission target in step S33 can be transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4. In step S35, control may be performed so that only unreceived electronic receipt data is transmitted.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the transmission timing is not set in advance (step S34; No), the control unit 31 determines whether or not there is a request for receipt data from the POS terminal 1 (step S36). The receipt data request is transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in steps S52, S62, and S82.

  If it is determined that there is a request for receipt data (step S36; Yes), the control unit 31 transmits the receipt data specified by the receipt number received at the same time to the POS terminal 1 (step S37). If it is determined that the receipt data is not requested (step S36; No), the control unit 31 returns to step S31.

  Next, a flow of merchandise information transmission processing executed when the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 operates according to the electronic receipt management program 43c and the information transmission program 43d. Will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 19 and the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, an electronic receipt management program 43c and an information transmission program 43d executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 are an electronic receipt data storage unit 411, a corrected electronic receipt data storage unit 412, and a corrected electronic receipt data transmission unit 413. The module configuration includes the changed electronic receipt data storage means 414. As actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 41 reads out and executes the electronic receipt management program 43c and the information transmission program 43d from the storage unit 43, thereby executing the electronic receipt data storage unit 411, the corrected electronic receipt data storage unit 412, and the correction. Electronic receipt data transmission means 413 and changed electronic receipt data storage means 414 are executed.

  The electronic receipt data storage unit 411 has a function of storing electronic receipt data based on one transaction with the customer generated by the merchandise sales data processing apparatus 1 in a storage unit so as to be viewable.

  The corrected electronic receipt data storage means 412 stores the corrected electronic receipt data after changing the electronic receipt data stored by the electronic receipt data storage means 411 in accordance with the change of the transaction so that the electronic receipt data can be viewed instead of the electronic receipt data. Has a function of storing in the unit.

  The corrected electronic receipt data transmission unit 413 has a function of transmitting the corrected electronic receipt data stored in the corrected electronic receipt data storage unit 412 to the terminal device 7 in response to a browsing request from the terminal device 7.

  The changed electronic receipt data storage unit 414 has a function of storing, in the storage unit, changed electronic receipt data obtained by changing the electronic receipt data stored by the electronic receipt data storage unit 411 in accordance with a transaction change.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 determines whether or not the electronic receipt data transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company is received via the communication I / F 42 ( Step S101).

  When determining that the electronic receipt data has been received (step S101; Yes), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the receipt number received at the same time already exists (step S102). This determination is made based on whether or not the received receipt number exists in the receipt number portion 43a1 of the electronic receipt management area 43a (step S102).

  If it is determined that it does not exist (step S102; No), the control unit 41 stores new electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 in association with the received receipt number (step S103). Then, the control unit 41 stores the flag “1” in the display permission flag unit 43a22 corresponding to the stored new electronic receipt data, thereby setting the electronic receipt data to be viewable (step S104).

  If it is determined that the received receipt number exists (step S102; Yes), the control unit 41 then determines whether or not the received electronic receipt data includes a return code (step S102). S105). If it is determined that it is included (step S105; Yes), the control unit 41 executes a return electronic receipt process shown in FIG. 21 (step S106).

  If it is determined that the return code is not included in the received electronic receipt data (step S105; No), the control unit 41 then determines whether or not the registration minus code is included in the received electronic receipt data. Is determined (step S107). If it is determined that it is included (step S107; Yes), the control unit 41 executes a registration-minus electronic receipt process shown in FIG. 22 (step S108).

  If it is determined that the received electronic receipt data does not include a registration minus code (step S107; No), the control unit 41 then includes a partial cancellation code in the received electronic receipt data. It is determined whether or not (step S109). If it is determined that it is included (step S109; Yes), the control unit 41 executes a partial cancellation electronic receipt process shown in FIG. 23 (step S110). If it is determined that the partial cancellation code is not included (step S109; No), the control unit 41 returns to step S101 and waits.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S101 that electronic receipt data has not been received (step S101; No), the control unit 41 determines whether or not there is an inquiry for electronic receipt data from the portable terminal 7 (step S101). S121). If it is determined that there has been (step S121; Yes), the control unit 41 reads out the corresponding electronic receipt data from the electronic receipt management area 43a (step S122). And the control part 41 transmits the read electronic receipt data to the portable terminal 7 which was inquired (step S123).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the returned electronic receipt process shown in step S106. The control unit 41 stores the received return electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 corresponding to the received receipt number (step S161). Further, the received corrected electronic receipt data is stored in the electronic receipt data portion 43a41 corresponding to the received receipt number (step S161).

  Next, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a22 to “0” and disables browsing of the original electronic receipt data (step S162). Next, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a32 and the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a42 to “1”, and stores the returned electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 and the electronic receipt data unit 43a41. The corrected electronic receipt data is set to be viewable (step S163).

  Next, the control unit 41 transmits a message indicating that the returned electronic receipt data and the corrected electronic receipt data can be browsed to the corresponding mobile terminal 7 (step S164).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the registration-minus electronic receipt process shown in step S108. The control unit 41 stores the received registration minus electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 corresponding to the received receipt number (step S171).

  Next, based on the registration minus electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31, the control unit 41 executes a process for deleting the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 (step S172). Then, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a32 to “0” and disables browsing of the registration minus electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 (step S173). Then, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a22 to “0” and disables browsing of the original electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 (step SP174).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the partial cancellation electronic receipt process shown in step S110. The control unit 41 stores the received registration minus electronic receipt data in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 corresponding to the received receipt number (step S181). Further, the received corrected electronic receipt data is stored in the electronic receipt data section 43a41 corresponding to the received receipt number (step S181).

  Next, based on the registration minus electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31, the control unit 41 executes a process for deleting the electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a21 (step S182). Then, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a32 to “0” and disables browsing of the registration minus electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a31 (step S183). And the control part 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag part 43a22 to "0", and makes the electronic receipt data memorize | stored in the electronic receipt data part 43a21 impossible browsing (step SP184).

  Next, the control unit 41 sets the flag of the display permission flag unit 43a42 to “1” and sets the corrected electronic receipt data stored in the electronic receipt data unit 43a41 to be viewable (step S185).

  Next, the control unit 41 transmits a message indicating that the corrected electronic receipt data can be viewed to the corresponding portable terminal 7 (step S186).

  In such an embodiment, when a return process is executed for a transaction for which the transaction has been completed and electronic receipt data has been generated, the control unit 41 receives the returned electronic receipt data and the corrected electronic receipt data from the electronic receipt server 3. To do. After receiving these electronic receipt data, when there is a browsing inquiry of the electronic receipt data from the mobile terminal 7, the electronic receipt management server 4 returns the electronic receipt data corresponding to the display permission flag portion with the flag “1”. The corrected electronic receipt data is transmitted to the portable terminal 7. The electronic receipt data before the flag set to “0” is not transmitted. That is, after the return processing, the portable terminal 7 can browse the returned electronic receipt data and the corrected electronic receipt data, but cannot view the original electronic receipt data.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the registration minus process is executed for the transaction for which the transaction is completed and the electronic receipt data is generated, the control unit 41 receives the registration minus electronic receipt data from the electronic receipt server 3. . After receiving this registration minus electronic receipt data, if there is a browsing inquiry of the electronic receipt data from the portable terminal 7, the control unit 41 sends the original electronic receipt data to the portable terminal 7 as well as the registration minus electronic receipt data. Also do not send. In other words, the portable terminal 7 cannot view the original electronic receipt data and the electronic receipt data that is registered.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a partial cancellation process is executed for a transaction in which the transaction is completed and electronic receipt data is generated, the control unit 41 corrects the registration minus electronic receipt data and the correction from the electronic receipt server 3. Receive electronic receipt data. After receiving these electronic receipt data, when there is a browsing inquiry of the electronic receipt data from the mobile terminal 7, the electronic receipt management server 4 corrects the electronic receipt data corresponding to the display permission flag portion whose flag is “1”. Is transmitted to the portable terminal 7. The registration minus electronic receipt data with the flag set to “0” and the previous electronic receipt data are not transmitted. That is, the portable terminal 7 can view the corrected electronic receipt data after the partial cancellation process, but cannot view the registration minus electronic receipt data and the original electronic receipt data.

  Next, the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process executed by the control unit 71 of the portable terminal 7 operating according to the electronic receipt corresponding program 75a and the electronic receipt browsing process executed by operating according to the electronic receipt browsing program 75b. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the electronic receipt correspondence program 75a and the electronic receipt browsing program 75b executed in the portable terminal 7 have a module configuration including a member association means 711, an electronic receipt reception means 712, and an electronic receipt display means 713. ing. As actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 71 reads out and executes the electronic receipt correspondence program 75a and the electronic receipt browsing program 75b from the storage unit 75, and the above-described units are loaded onto the RAM. A receipt receiving unit 712 and an electronic receipt display unit 713 are generated on the RAM.

  Member association means 711 associates a member code of a predetermined customer. The electronic receipt receiving unit 712 receives electronic receipt data from the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt display unit 713 displays the electronic receipt data received by the electronic receipt reception unit 712 on the display unit 73.

  As shown in FIG. 25, first, the member association unit 711 of the mobile terminal 7 accesses the electronic receipt management server 4 and executes an authentication process by inputting a member code and a password (step S131). Thereby, the portable terminal 7 and the predetermined customer's member code are matched.

  After the authentication, the electronic receipt receiving means 712 of the portable terminal 7 receives the electronic receipt data stored and managed in the electronic receipt management area 43a of the electronic receipt management server 4 corresponding to the input membership code (step). S132). When additional information is associated with the electronic receipt data, the additional information is also received from the electronic receipt management server 4. The receipt data may be received by e-mail.

  Next, the electronic receipt display means 713 of the portable terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt data received by the electronic receipt receiving means 712 on the display unit 73 (step S133), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the electronic receipt G2 displayed on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7. The electronic receipt G2 is displayed with the same layout and contents as the receipt printed on the paper. Further, in the electronic receipt G2, it is possible to focus on the product a or the like indicating the traded product with the cursor following the input of the operation unit 72. FIG. 26 shows an example in which a store name logo portion G21 for displaying a store name logo, a banner display portion G22 for displaying an advertisement, and the like are provided in the electronic receipt G2.

Note that the display form of the receipt data is not necessarily matched to the image of the receipt printed on the paper. However, the receipt data replaces the paper receipt and becomes electronic merchandise purchase certification information that proves that the merchandise has been purchased. Therefore, FIG. 26 shows an example in which the following information is displayed for use when presenting as product purchase certification information.
・ Store name ・ Purchase date ・ Product details ・ Total sales ・ Amount deposited ・ Amount changed ・ Registration number ・ Transaction number

  Here, when a URL (access information) of the promotion management server 6 or the like is set as additional information for any of the products a, this URL is linked to the corresponding product name or accessed to this URL. An icon b or the like serving as an operator is displayed.

  For example, when the access destination indicated by the URL is a server device (for example, the promotion management server 6) that accepts an application for a predetermined campaign, the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 performs promotion management in response to pressing of the icon b or the like. The server 6 is accessed and processing related to the application is executed. When accessing the access destination, the member code of the own device held in the receipt data or the like may be transmitted. The promotion management server 6 manages an application history for each campaign type in association with a member code for identifying each member.

  When a plurality of receipt data is received, a selection screen for selecting each of the receipt data may be displayed based on the purchase date, company code, etc. included in the receipt data. In this case, the electronic receipt display unit 713 displays the receipt data selected from the selection screen on the display unit 73.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, these embodiment is shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the spirit 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.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the member code or the like is input using the code reading unit 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the member code or the like may be input using another method. Specifically, the POS terminal 1 and the mobile terminal 7 are provided with a short-range wireless communication unit such as NFC (Near Field Communication) or Bluetooth (registered trademark), so that a member code or the like can be transmitted and received by short-range wireless communication It is good. In this case, the portable terminal 7 holds the member code or the like in the storage unit 75 or an IC tag (not shown).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the form which inputs a member code etc. from the portable terminal 7, you may input from the medium which can hold member codes, such as an IC card and a magnetic card, without limiting to this. . When an IC card is used, the POS terminal 1 includes a reading / writing unit such as an IC card reader / writer. When a magnetic card is used, the POS terminal 1 includes a card reader / card writer of a magnetic card.

  In the above embodiment, the electronic receipt server 3 is provided in the headquarters P2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the electronic receipt server 3 for the store may be provided in the store P1. In this case, the POS terminal 1 outputs electronic receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 connected to the in-store network N1 of the own store, and the electronic receipt server 3 performs electronic receipt management via the in-store network N1 and the network N2. The electronic receipt data is transmitted to the server 4.

  In the above embodiment, the electronic receipt data generated by the POS terminal 1 is output to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The electronic receipt management server 4 may be accessed via the electronic receipt management server 4 to directly output the electronic receipt data.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the portable terminal 7 was set as the form which receives electronic receipt data via the electronic receipt management server 4, not only this but the form which receives electronic receipt data directly from the POS terminal 1 is also possible. Good. In this case, the POS terminal 1 outputs the generated electronic receipt data to the mobile terminal 7 connected via the in-store network N1 or a short-range wireless communication unit (not shown). In this case, the POS terminal 1 may perform authentication processing.

  In the above embodiment, the POS terminal 1 stores the product data file. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the store server 2 may store the product data file so that it can be referred to from the POS terminal 1.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 POS terminal 3 Electronic receipt server 4 Electronic receipt management server 7 Portable terminal 11 Control part 12 Operation part 13 Printing part 14 Display part 15 Code reading part 16 Communication I / F
17 Storage Unit 111 Electronic Receipt Data Transmission Unit 112 Changed Receipt Data Generation Unit 113 Control Unit 114 Correction Receipt Data Generation Unit 115 Judgment Unit

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Claims (6)

A storage unit that stores electronic receipt data generated based on transaction information of a product for which payment processing has been performed, in association with specific information that identifies the electronic receipt data;
When storing new electronic receipt data, if specific information corresponding to the electronic receipt data is already stored in the storage unit, the new electronic receipt data is associated with the specific information already stored. Storage control means for storing in the storage unit,
Browsing control means for enabling browsing with respect to the mobile terminal for which the electronic receipt data was inquired;
With
In the case where new electronic receipt data in which the corresponding specific information has already been stored is stored by the storage control unit, the browsing control unit stores the existing electronic information corresponding to the specific information stored in the storage unit. Disallow receipt data viewing,
A server characterized by that. When the new electronic receipt data is corrected electronic receipt data relating to the return of the product for which the settlement processing has been performed, the storage control unit corresponds the corrected electronic receipt data to the specific information corresponding to the corrected electronic receipt data. Remember,
The browsing control means enables browsing of the corrected electronic receipt data;
The server according to claim 1. In a case where the new electronic receipt data is cash register minus electronic receipt data relating to the cancellation of the transaction of the settlement processed product, the storage control unit corresponds the cash register minus electronic receipt data to the cash register minus electronic receipt data. Storing in association with the specific information,
The browsing control means disables browsing of the cash register minus electronic receipt data.
The server according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that When the new electronic receipt data is corrected electronic receipt data relating to the cancellation of the product for which the settlement processing has been performed, the storage control unit corresponds the corrected electronic receipt data to the specific information corresponding to the corrected electronic receipt data. Remember,
The browsing control means enables browsing of the corrected electronic receipt data;
The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A computer including a storage unit that stores electronic receipt data generated based on transaction information of a product for which payment processing has been performed, in association with specific information that identifies the electronic receipt data;
When the new electronic receipt data is stored and the specific information corresponding to the electronic receipt data is already stored in the storage unit, the new electronic receipt data is associated with the specific information already stored. Storage control means for storing in the storage unit,
Browsing control means for enabling browsing with respect to the mobile terminal for which the electronic receipt data was inquired;
To function,
In the case where new electronic receipt data in which the corresponding specific information has already been stored is stored by the storage control unit, the browsing control unit stores the existing electronic information corresponding to the specific information stored in the storage unit. Disallow receipt data viewing,
program. In a data processing method executed by a server including a storage unit that stores electronic receipt data generated based on transaction information of a product for which payment processing has been performed in association with specific information for specifying the electronic receipt data.
When the new electronic receipt data is stored and the specific information corresponding to the electronic receipt data is already stored in the storage unit, the new electronic receipt data is associated with the specific information already stored. A first step of storing in the storage unit;
A second step enabling browsing with respect to the mobile terminal for which the electronic receipt data was inquired;
And run
In the second step, when new electronic receipt data in which the corresponding specific information is already stored in the first step is stored, the existing electronic corresponding to the specific information stored in the storage unit is stored. Disallow receipt data viewing,
Server data processing method.

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