JP6481733B2 - Sales data processing device, POS system and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a sales data processing device, a POS system, and a program.

  Currently, a self-checkout type accounting apparatus (hereinafter also referred to as a self-accounting apparatus) in which a shopper pays for a product is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-221658

  However, in order to support the shopper appropriately even with the self-accounting device, it is necessary to place an attendant specialized clerk in the vicinity of the self-accounting device, and there are problems in the staffing and customer support aspects. It was.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that can be handled by fewer clerk.

In order to solve the above problem, a sales data processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives registration information from another apparatus that transmits registration information based on a product purchased by a customer, and a customer operation. A checkout means for performing a checkout process based on the registration information, a customer display means for receiving the operation of the customer, and a display means for a clerk for displaying information based on the contents displayed by the customer display means , the clerk display means, Ru der viewable information and amount identifying at least trading transactions past ended the settlement process.

In the sales data processing apparatus, the clerk display means may display the information of the captured status of at checkout the customer.

  In the sales data processing apparatus, the display for the clerk is provided on a substantially opposite side to the display for the customer, and the content displayed on the display for the customer is processed and displayed on the display for the clerk. Processing means may be provided.

  In order to solve the above problem, a POS system according to another aspect of the present invention is a POS system including a plurality of the sales data processing devices, on which a shopping cart can be placed between the sales data processing devices. The part can be arranged.

In order to solve the above problem, a program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a sales data processing apparatus having a customer display unit and a store clerk display unit, Receiving means for receiving the registration information from another device that transmits the registration information based on the product purchased by the customer, a settlement means for performing a settlement process based on the registration information by a customer operation , and a customer operation in the customer display unit operation acceptance means for accepting the information based on the content of the customer display unit displays to function as display control means for displaying on the display unit for the clerk, said display control means, the past transaction ended the settlement process A program that can be controlled to display at least the information for identifying a transaction and the amount of money on the display for the store clerk .

  According to the present invention, since the accounting apparatus notifies the sales clerk who performs the registration operation of the processing status of the accounting apparatus, it is possible to deal with fewer clerk. In other words, according to the present invention, the store clerk can check the accounting status of the accounting apparatus operated by the customer himself / herself while performing the registration operation (the store clerk performing the registration supports the customer who performs the accounting as appropriate). For example, the number of attendant specialists can be reduced.

It is an example of the arrangement | positioning layout of the POS system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the external appearance of the registration apparatus which comprises the POS system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the external appearance of the accounting device which comprises the POS system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the upper side figure and side view of an accounting device which comprise the POS system concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the external appearance of a collection stand, a plastic bag holder, and a temporary storage stand. It is an example of the block diagram of the POS system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the information which a store controller memorizes. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the POS system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the POS system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the POS system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a display example in the POS system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of an arrangement layout of a POS system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are the same arrangement layout in which the position of the shopper is simply different.

  The POS system 1 includes two registration devices and one or more accounting devices. In the example of FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes a registration device 200a, a registration device 200b, an accounting device 300a, an accounting device 300b, and an accounting device 300c.

  In the case where the functions of the registration device 200a and the registration device 200b are the same and the registration device 200a and the registration device 200b are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are hereinafter collectively referred to as the registration device 200. In addition, the registration apparatus 200 is an apparatus for a store clerk to perform registration processing of a shopper's purchased product (details will be described later).

  In addition, the functions of the accounting apparatus 300a, the accounting apparatus 300b, and the accounting apparatus 300c are the same, and the accounting apparatus 300a, the accounting apparatus 300b, and the accounting apparatus 300 are collectively referred to as the accounting apparatus 300 when they are not particularly distinguished. To do. The accounting device 300 is a device for the shopper to perform the accounting process (settlement process) of the purchased product (details will be described later). The registration apparatus 200 and the accounting apparatus 300 can communicate via a network.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the registration device 200a and the registration device 2b are arranged in parallel at positions where two rows of accounting conductors (broken lines in the figure) are formed. Specifically, the registration device 200a is arranged on the counter table 2a, and the registration device 200b is arranged on the counter table 2b arranged in parallel with the counter table 2a. The registration device 200a is installed at a substantially central position of the counter table 2a, and the registration device 200b is installed at a substantially central position of the counter table 2b. Hereinafter, the counter table 2a and the counter table 2b will be collectively referred to as the counter table 2 unless particularly distinguished from each other.

  The counter table 2a and the counter table 2b can be moved by sliding the shopping basket 9. In addition, the arrow A of FIG.1 (b) represents a mode that the shopping basket 9 slipped on the counter stand 2a.

  In the above arrangement, when two clerks operate the registration device 200 side by side (when one clerk operates the registration device 200a and another clerk operates the registration device 200b), two parallel rows of accounting leads ( On the accounting lead a, the accounting lead b) there is a shopper queue waiting for registration processing.

Accounting apparatus 300a, accounting apparatus 300b, and accounting apparatus 300c are arranged at positions where two rows of accounting conductors (accounting conductor a and accounting conductor b) are bent at a substantially right angle and merged on the downstream side of registration apparatus 200. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, when the counter stand 2a on which the registration device 200a is arranged, the counter stand 2b on which the registration device 200b is arranged, and each accounting device 300 are viewed from the ceiling side, as a whole Each accounting apparatus 300 is arranged at a position where it has a substantially “U” shape. In other words, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), one end on the downstream side of the accounting lead wire a of the counter table 2a (shaded portion in the figure) and one end on the downstream side of the accounting lead wire b in the counter table 2b (in the figure). The accounting apparatus 300 is arranged at a position on the straight line (or in the vicinity of the straight line) connecting the slashed portion of FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a stacking table 3 is arranged between the accounting apparatus 300b and the accounting apparatus 300c. The stacking table 3 is assembled with a plastic bag holder (plastic bag holding means) 4 for holding plastic bags and a temporary table 5 for temporarily placing purchased products. The shopping bag holder 4 in FIG. 1B holds a shopping bag 8.

  That is, the accounting apparatus 300a is disposed in the vicinity of one end on the downstream side of the accounting conductor of the counter table 2a. The accounting device 300c is disposed in the vicinity of one end on the downstream side of the accounting conductor of the counter table 2b. The accounting device 300b and the stacking table 3 are arranged side by side between the accounting device 300a and the accounting device 300c. Further, a plastic bag holder 4 and a temporary table 5 can be installed on the stacking table 3.

  FIG. 2 is an example of the external appearance of the registration apparatus 200 constituting the POS system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the registration device 200 includes a tower unit 201, an operation unit 210, a store clerk display unit 220, and a shopper display unit 230. The tower unit 201 is installed at a substantially central position (substantially central position in the accounting lead direction) of the counter table 2 and includes a scanner unit 202 and a printed matter issuing port 204. The registration device 200 also includes a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a hard disk (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), and the like, and executes a registration process according to a store clerk's operation. .

  The ROM of the registration device 200 stores various information. For example, the ROM of the registration device 200 stores a program for causing the CPU to execute registration processing. The scanner unit 202 optically reads a barcode (product code) attached to a product. The printed material issue port 204 is a printed material issue port.

The RAM of the registration device 200 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM of the registration apparatus 200 temporarily stores a program read from the ROM, product data read by the scanner unit 202, and a product file acquired from a store controller (not shown in the first embodiment).
The hard disk of the registration device 200 is, for example, a magnetic recording device. The hard disk stores, for example, a product file acquired from the store controller.
The CPU of the registration apparatus 200 executes a program stored in the ROM and controls the registration apparatus 200 as a whole. For example, the CPU may perform control so that the transaction identification information is converted into a barcode (for example, converted into a two-dimensional barcode), printed on a paper medium, and issued from the printed material issue port 204 as an accounting receipt. In the case of a mode in which transaction information is transmitted from the registration device 200 to the accounting device 300 without using a payment receipt (including a mode via a store controller), the CPU operates the registration device 200, for example. The transaction information may be controlled to be transmitted to the accounting device 300 designated (selected) by the store clerk, or the CPU designates (selects) any accounting device 300 and transmits the transaction information to the designated accounting device 300. You may control as follows.
The communication unit of the registration device 200 is a communication interface for communicating with other devices (for example, the accounting device 300).

The operation unit 210 includes various keys for accepting various operations of the store clerk.
The salesclerk display unit 220 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device. The store clerk display unit 220 displays registration information to the store clerk. An example of the registration information is the product name of the purchased product, the number of points purchased, the sales unit price, and the like.

  The shopper display unit 230 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device. The display unit for customers 230 is directed substantially opposite to the display direction of the display unit 220 for clerk, and displays registration information for the shopper. The customer display unit 230 displays, for example, the same information as the information displayed by the store clerk display unit 220.

  FIG. 3 is an example of the appearance of the accounting apparatus 300 constituting the POS system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a top view and a side view of the accounting apparatus 300. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4A, the accounting apparatus 300 includes a settlement unit 310, a store clerk display unit 320, a shopper display unit 330, and a sign pole unit 350. The settlement unit 310 is a general term for the reader unit 312, the printed matter light emitting port 314, the bill insertion port 316, and the change port 318 that performs settlement based on the accounting information. As shown in FIG. 3, the accounting apparatus 300 arranges the shopper display unit 330 and the settlement unit 310 in a substantially vertical direction (vertical direction). The accounting apparatus 300 also includes a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a hard disk (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), etc., and performs accounting processing according to the operations of the shopper. Run.

  The ROM of the accounting apparatus 300 stores various information. For example, the ROM of the accounting apparatus 300 stores a program for causing the CPU to execute accounting processing. The reader unit 312 optically reads the barcode on the printed material. The printed material issue port 314 is a printed material issue port. The shopper acquires, for example, a receipt or a receipt from the printed matter issuing port 314. The bill insertion slot 316 is an insertion slot through which a shopper inserts banknotes. The change port 318 is a receiving port from which a shopper receives change. Note that the accounting apparatus 300 may include an insertion slot (not shown) through which a shopper inputs coins. Moreover, the accounting device 300 may include an operation unit (not shown) including various keys for receiving various operations.

The RAM of the accounting apparatus 300 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM of the accounting apparatus 300 temporarily stores a program read from the ROM, transaction information transmitted from the registration apparatus 200, and a product file acquired from a store controller (not shown in the first embodiment).
The hard disk of the accounting device 300 is, for example, a magnetic recording device. The hard disk stores, for example, a product file acquired from the store controller.
The CPU of the accounting apparatus 300 executes a program stored in the ROM and controls the accounting apparatus 300 as a whole. For example, when the barcode (transaction identification information) on the accounting receipt issued by the registration device 200 is read by the reader unit 312, the CPU stores the transaction information identified by the barcode in the registration device 200 or the store. Control to receive from the controller. Note that the above control is not necessary in the case of transmitting transaction information from the registration apparatus 200 to the accounting apparatus 300 without using an accounting receipt (including an aspect via a store controller).
The communication unit of the accounting apparatus 300 is a communication interface for communicating with other apparatuses (for example, the registration apparatus 200).

  The shopper display unit 330 is, for example, a liquid crystal touch display device. The shopper display unit 330 displays accounting information based on the product registered by the registration device 200 to the shopper. An example of the accounting information includes the product name, the number of purchases, the sales unit price, etc. of the product registered by the registration device 200.

  The salesclerk display unit 320 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the store clerk display unit 320 is directed to the side substantially opposite to the display direction of the shopper display unit 330, and operates the registration device 200 for the processing status of the accounting device 300. Display to store clerk. An arrow B in FIG. 1B represents a state in which a store clerk operating the registration device 200 is viewing the processing status displayed on the store clerk display unit 320 of the accounting device 300.

  The store clerk display unit 320 has the same processing information as the information displayed on the shopper display unit 330, or information obtained by processing the information displayed on the shopper display unit 330 (for example, a part thereof is omitted). Information, enlarged information, and highlighted information). In addition, in place of or in addition to the above, the display unit 320 for the store clerk is used when the accounting process for each shopper is normally completed, when the accounting process is an error, or when the shopper performs an operation to call the store clerk. , Images, characters (messages), symbols, and the like may be displayed.

  In addition, although the angle of the elevation angle direction of the display surface of the display part 330 for shoppers is variable as shown in FIG.4 (b), the angle of the left-right direction may also be variable. Similarly, the angle in the elevation angle direction of the display surface of the store clerk display unit 320 is variable as shown in FIG. 4B, but the angle in the left-right direction may also be variable. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the display unit 320 for clerk (display surface) is smaller than the display unit 330 for shopper, but the display unit 320 for clerk is for shopper. It may be the same size as the display unit 330 or may be larger than the shopper display unit 330.

  In the sign pole section 350, the light emitting section at the tip is lit or blinks. For example, it lights up when a shopper performs an operation to call a store clerk.

  FIG. 5 is an example of the appearance of the stacking table 3, the shopping bag holder 4, and the temporary table 5. As shown in FIG. 5A, a shopping bag holder 4 and a temporary placing table 5 are assembled to one end of the stacking table 3. FIG. 5A shows a state where the shopping bag 8 is held by the shopping bag holder 4 and a product that is broken or crushed is placed on the temporary table 5 as an actual use situation. In addition, as shown in FIG.5 (b), you may assemble only the shopping bag holder 4 at the end of the stacking stand 3. FIG. FIG. 5B shows a state in which the shopping bag 8 is held by the shopping bag holder 4 as an actual use situation.

  In other words, in the POS system 1, the accounting apparatus 300 can install a plastic bag holder 4 that holds the plastic bag 8 and a temporary table 5 on which products are temporarily placed vertically above the plastic bag holder 4. It is arranged in the vicinity of the stacking table 3.

As described above, according to the POS system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the registration device 200 and the accounting device 300 are arranged as shown in FIG. In particular, the depth dimension), and each device can be arranged efficiently. Further, the POS system 1 can be introduced without expanding the current cash register installation space. Further, since the pit (power source, LAN) of the conventional cash register can be used as it is, the construction cost can be reduced. Further, since the installation space is consolidated without increasing the installation space, the installation efficiency is improved and the sales floor can be used effectively.
In addition, the accounting device 300 of the POS system 1 indicates the processing status of the accounting device 300 to the store clerk who operates the registration device 200 separately from the shopper display unit 330 that displays the accounting information of the accounting device 300 to the shopper. Since the clerk display unit 320 for displaying is provided, the clerk operating the registration device 200 can visually check the display contents of the clerk display unit 320 while performing the registration process with the registration device 200. Accordingly, the number of attendant specialists can be reduced, and the efficiency is improved from the viewpoint of personnel arrangement.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, among the three accounting devices 300a, 300b, and 300c, the collection table 3 is arranged in the vicinity of the accounting device 300b farthest from the registration device 200. Even if the shopper is guided to the apparatus 300b, since the stacking table 3 including the shopping bag holder 4 and the temporary storage table 5 is arranged in the vicinity of the accounting apparatus 300b, it is convenient. Can be reduced. The same applies when four or more accounting devices and one or more stacking tables are installed. That is, the stacking table 3 may be arranged in the vicinity of the accounting apparatus that is not adjacent to the counter table 2.

  According to FIG. 1, one stacking table 3 is disposed between the accounting device 300b and the accounting device 300c, but the stacking table 3 may also be disposed between the accounting device 300a and the accounting device 300b. Further, two stacking tables 3 may be arranged between the accounting devices 300.

  Further, according to FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes three accounting devices 300 (accounting device 300a, accounting device 300b, accounting device 300c). The number of accounting devices 300 included in the POS system 1 according to the present invention is as follows. What is necessary is just one or more.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the accounting apparatus 300 temporarily places the product on the plastic bag holder 4 that holds the plastic bag 8 and vertically above the plastic bag holder 4. Since the temporary storage table 5 is disposed in the vicinity of the stacking table 3, the shopper who has finished paying the transaction can check out the payment in the shopping basket 9 on the stacking table 3 positioned not far from the accounting device 300. The finished product can be packed immediately. In other words, the shopper who has finished accounting can quickly free up the accounting apparatus 300, so that congestion can be alleviated and products that are broken or crushed (eg, eggs, bread, etc.) are placed on the temporary table 5. Since it can be packaged later, there is also an effect that the purchased product is not crushed or broken.
When three accounting devices 300 are arranged side by side, the accounting device 300 (one of the three accounting devices 300 in the middle) that is the farthest from the two registration devices 200 is placed most on the stacking table 3. You may arrange | position in the near position. In other words, the stacking table 3 may be arranged in the vicinity of one of the three accounting devices 300 farthest from the registration device 200. As a result, even if the shopper is guided to the accounting device 300 farthest from the registration device 200, the stacking table 3 including the shopping bag holder 4 and the temporary table 5 is provided in the vicinity of the accounting device 300 of the guidance destination. Since it is arranged and convenient, there is also an effect that complaints from shoppers can be reduced.

  According to FIGS. 5A and 5B, one plastic bag holder 4 is assembled on the stacking table 3, but two or more plastic bag holders 4 are mounted on the stacking table 3. May be. Further, according to FIG. 5A, one temporary table 5 is assembled to the stacking table 3, but two or more temporary tables 5 may be assembled to the stacking table 3. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, one plastic bag holder 4 and one temporary storage table 5 are assembled on one side of the stacking table 3 on the left and right sides, and one register is installed on the opposite side as shown in FIG. 5B. The bag holder 4 may be assembled. However, only the temporary placing table 5 may be assembled to the stacking table 3, and neither the register holder 4 nor the temporary placing table 5 may be assembled.

  Further, according to FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes two registration devices 200 (registration device 200a and registration device 200b), but the number of registration devices 200 included in the POS system 1 according to the present invention is one or more. I just need it.

For example, in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 may be configured to include one registration device 200a and one accounting device 300a. That is, in the case of the configuration of FIG. 1, the counter base 2 a on which the registration device 200 a is arranged and the registration device 200 b are arranged so as to have a substantially “U” shape as a whole when viewed from the ceiling side. The counter table 2b, the accounting device 300a, the accounting device 300b, the accumulation table 3, and the accounting device 300c are arranged. However, instead of the above arrangement, when viewed from the ceiling side, the whole is substantially “L”. The counter base 2a on which the registration device 200a is arranged and the accounting device 300a may be arranged so as to have a letter-shaped shape. The POS system 1 may be configured to include one registration device 200a and two or more accounting devices 300. When one registration apparatus 200a and two accounting apparatuses 300 (for example, the accounting apparatus 300a and the accounting apparatus 300b) are provided, the vicinity of the accounting apparatus 300b that is not adjacent to the counter table 2a (the accounting apparatus 300a and the accounting apparatus 300b). The stacking table 3 may be arranged between the accounting apparatuses 300b or on the right side of the accounting apparatus 300b.
That is, as a configuration of the POS system 1, one or more accounting devices 300 are arranged on the downstream side of the accounting conductor a formed by one registration device 200a and on the back side of the accounting conductor a (display unit for clerk). 320 side) may be arranged.

Further, for example, in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 may be configured to include one registration apparatus 200b and one accounting apparatus 300c. That is, when viewed from the ceiling side, the counter stand 2b on which the registration device 200b is arranged and the accounting device 300c are arranged so that the shape of the “L” is reversed left and right as a whole. Also good. Further, the POS system 1 may be configured to include one registration device 200b and two or more accounting devices 300. In this case, the integration table 3 is located in the vicinity of the accounting device 300 that is not adjacent to the counter table 2b. It is good to arrange.
That is, as a configuration of the POS system 1, one or more accounting devices 300 are arranged on the downstream side of the accounting conductor b formed by one registration device 200b, and on the back side of the accounting conductor b (the display unit for the clerk). 320 side) may be arranged.

  Further, as a configuration in the case where the POS system 1 includes two registration devices 200, in FIG. 1, the accounting lead a by the registration device 200a and the accounting lead b by the registration device 200b are bent and joined at a substantially right angle on the downstream side. Although each accounting apparatus 300 is arranged at a position, that is, each accounting apparatus 300 is arranged at a position so as to have a substantially “U” shape as a whole when viewed from the ceiling side. The configuration in the case of including two registration devices 200 is not limited to the above.

  For example, when viewed from the ceiling side, it may be configured so that two sets of the above-mentioned approximately “L” shape can be completed as a whole, or a shape in which the above approximately “L” shape is reversed left and right. It is good also as a structure which can be completed by 2 sets. In other words, the accounting device is not located at a position where the accounting lead by one registration device 200 and the accounting lead by the other registration device 200 merge downstream, but at a location where each accounting lead bends in the same direction. The configuration may be such that 300 is arranged with the back side facing the upstream side of the accounting lead. Further, for example, when the above-mentioned approximately “L” character shape is combined on the left side and the above-mentioned approximately “L” character shape is reversed left and right, the overall shape is substantially “U” when viewed from the ceiling side. Rather than adopting the shape of the mold, the above-mentioned approximately “L” character is reversed left and right, and the above-mentioned approximately “L” character shape is combined on the right side so that the accounting leads bend in opposite directions. The structure which arrange | positioned the accounting apparatus 300 in such a position with the back toward the upstream of the accounting lead may be sufficient.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is an example of a configuration diagram of the POS system 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of information stored in the store controller 400.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the POS system 10 includes two registration apparatuses 201 (registration apparatuses 201a and 201b), three accounting apparatuses 301 (accounting apparatuses 301a, 301b, and 301c), a store controller 400, and a monitor. The apparatus 500 is comprised. In the second embodiment, one or both of the store controller 400 and the monitoring device 500 are also referred to as a management device.

  The registration device 201, the accounting device 301, the store controller 400, and the monitoring device 500 are connected to each other via the LAN 19 so as to communicate with each other. The LAN 19 may be wired or wireless. The number of registration devices 201 and the number of accounting devices 301 are examples, and are not limited to the above numbers.

  The registration device 201 and the accounting device 301 are arranged like the registration device 200 and the accounting device 300 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and the store controller 400 and the monitoring device 500 are arranged from the registration device 201 and the accounting device 301. You may arrange | position in the distant position (At least the position which is not on the accounting lead and does not obstruct a shopper's movement).

  The registration apparatus 201 further includes an imaging unit (an imaging unit for imaging the appearance and clothes of a shopper waiting for registration, not shown) in addition to the registration apparatus 200 described in the first embodiment. The accounting apparatus 301 further includes an imaging unit (an imaging unit that captures the processing status of settlement executed by the settlement unit 310 (not shown)) in addition to the accounting apparatus 300 described in the first embodiment. The registration device 201 displays a processing status screen (described later) and imaging data obtained by the imaging unit on the clerk display unit 220 in accordance with the operation of the clerk. Similarly, the accounting apparatus 301 also displays a processing status screen (described later) and imaged data from the imaging unit on the salesclerk display unit 320 according to the operation of the salesclerk.

  The monitoring device 500 is mainly a device for monitoring the processing status in the accounting device 301. For example, like the registration device 201 and the accounting device 301, the monitoring device 500 displays a processing status screen (described later) in response to a store clerk's operation or the like.

  The store controller 400 is a computer (for example, a server) that controls the POS system 10. The store controller 400 stores various information. The store controller 400 stores a product file, for example. The product file is a file that stores (holds) product information such as a product code (for example, JAN code), a product name, and a sales price of each product. The store controller 400 appropriately transmits the latest product file updated according to the sales status and purchase status of the product to other devices (the registration device 201, the accounting device 301, and the monitoring device 500).

  The store controller 400 stores transaction information (transaction data) of each transaction as a log file. The transaction information includes information (accounting information) related to the accounting process in the accounting apparatus 301 in addition to information (registration information) related to the registration process in the registration apparatus 201.

  Information related to the registration process includes, for example, a receipt number (also referred to as transaction identification information or transaction number), a registration device ID, a product code, a quantity (also referred to as purchase point), a total amount (also referred to as purchase amount), and a registration date and time. Including. Further, the store controller 400 receives information indicating a storage address of image data (described later) imaged by the registration device 201 from the registration device 201, and as part of the registration information (or in association with the registration information). You may remember. The registration device ID is identification information indicating the registration device 201 that has performed the transaction (registration process). The registration date and time is the date and time when the transaction (registration process) is completed, and may be, for example, the date and time when the accounting receipt is issued.

  FIG. 7A is an example of registration information (transaction information) stored in the store controller 400. According to FIG. 7A, the store controller 400, for example, registration information (“A” in the figure) of the receipt number “001001”, registration information (“B” in the figure) of the receipt number “002001”, Registration information (“C” in the figure) of the receipt number “001002” is stored. The store controller 400 receives the registration information from the registration device 201 and stores it.

  Information related to the accounting process includes, for example, a receipt number, an accounting device ID, a product code, a quantity, a total amount, and an accounting date and time. The store controller 400 may receive and store the product name instead of or in addition to the product code. Further, the store controller 400 receives information indicating a storage address of imaged data (described later) imaged by the accounting apparatus 301 from the accounting apparatus 301 as a part of the accounting information (or in association with the accounting information). You may remember. The accounting device ID is identification information indicating the accounting device 301 that has performed the transaction (accounting process). The accounting date and time is the date and time when the transaction (accounting process) is completed.

  FIG. 7B is an example of transaction information (transaction information) stored in the store controller 400. According to FIG. 7B, the store controller 400, for example, has accounting information (“A” in the figure) with the receipt number “001001”, accounting information (“B” in the figure) with the receipt number “002001”, The transaction information of the receipt number “001002” (“C” in the figure) is stored. For example, when the store controller 400 transmits certain registration information to the accounting apparatus 301 in response to a request from the accounting apparatus 301, the accounting date and time and the imaging data storage address are blank (unstored) based on the registration information. (For example, accounting information C in FIG. 7B). When the store controller 400 receives information indicating that the accounting process is completed (including the imaging data storage address) from the accounting apparatus 301, the store controller 400 stores the accounting date and time and the imaging data storage address of the accounting information of the accounting process. (For example, accounting information A in FIG. 7B). Note that when the imaging is completed before the accounting process is completed in the accounting apparatus 301 and the store controller 400 receives an imaging data storage address from the accounting apparatus 301, the store controller 400 captures the imaging data of the accounting information of the accounting process. You may memorize | store a memory address (for example, accounting information B of FIG.7 (b)).

  As with other devices, the store controller 400 may also display a processing status screen (described later) in accordance with the operation of the store clerk.

  8, 9, and 10 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the POS system 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a display example in the POS system 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8A shows an operation at the time of registration. The left side of FIG. 8A represents the operation of the registration device 201, and the right side represents the operation of the store controller 400. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 8A will be described. Note that the registration apparatus 201 issues an accounting receipt.
Step S10: The registration device 201 executes a registration process for the product purchased by the shopper. Further, the registration device 201 images the shopper in parallel with the registration process. In addition, you may image for a fixed time (for example, 5 seconds) from issuance of the accounting receipt so that the shopper can confirm whether or not the accounting receipt is actually received.
Step S12: The registration device 201 stores the image data captured in step S10 in its own device 201.
Step S <b> 14: The registration device 201 transmits registration information (transaction information) of the transaction including the storage address where the imaging data is stored in step S <b> 12 to the store controller 400. Then, the processing on the registration device 201 side in FIG.
Step S20: The store controller 400 receives the registration information transmitted from the registration device 201 and stores it, for example, as shown in FIG. The process on the store controller 400 side in FIG.

  FIG. 8B shows an operation at the time of accounting. The left side of FIG. 8B represents the operation of the accounting apparatus 301, and the right side represents the operation of the store controller 400. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 8B will be described. Note that the accounting apparatus 301 reads the accounting receipt and acquires registration information.

Step S30: The accounting device 301 receives the registration information (transaction information) identified by the barcode by reading the barcode of the accounting receipt brought by the shopper, and performs accounting processing. Run. In addition, the accounting device 301 images the shopper in parallel with the accounting process. Note that, for example, the vicinity of the wallet 316 is imaged so that the shopper can confirm the shopper's deposit operation (specifically, the amount actually inserted) in the accounting device.
Step S32: The accounting apparatus 301 stores the image data captured in step S30 in the own apparatus 301.
Step S34: The accounting apparatus 301 transmits to the store controller 400 information indicating that the transaction has been completed, including the date and time of completion of the accounting process in step S30 and the storage address where the imaged data is stored in step S32. Then, the processing on the accounting apparatus 301 side in FIG.
Step S40: The store controller 400 receives the information transmitted from the accounting apparatus 301, and generates and stores accounting information (transaction information) as shown in FIG. 7B, for example.
Then, the process on the store controller 400 side in FIG. When the store controller 400 transmits certain registration information (transaction information) to the accounting apparatus 301 in step S30, the accounting date and time and the imaging data storage address are blank (unstored) based on the registration information. (Transaction information) is generated (for example, accounting information C in FIG. 7 (b)), and then information indicating that the transaction has been completed is received in step S40. May be stored.

  FIG. 9A shows a display operation of image data and the like in the store controller 400. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 9A will be described. Note that when the flowchart of FIG. 9A is disclosed, the store controller 400 displays the processing status screen of FIG. 11A based on the transaction information of FIG. 7B. Note that the transaction information (accounting information A and B in FIG. 7B) in which the imaging data storage address is stored is displayed on the processing information screen in FIG.

Step S50: The store controller 400 reads the accounting information (transaction information) stored in its own device 400 periodically (for example, every 5 seconds), and displays / redisplays (updates) it on the processing status screen.
Step S52: The store controller 400 determines whether or not there is a request for reproducing a video of a certain transaction. For example, the store controller 400 determines whether or not there is a reproduction request depending on whether or not certain transaction information (accounting information) is specified on the processing status screen and the video confirmation button is touched. If there is no reproduction request, the flowchart of FIG. 9A is terminated, and step S50 is executed again after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 5 seconds). If there is a reproduction request, the process proceeds to step S58.

Step S58: The store controller 400 receives imaging data of the transaction from the accounting device 301 that has processed the transaction specified by the accounting device ID in the specified transaction information. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the accounting information of the receipt number “001001” is designated and the video confirmation button is touched, the store controller 400 displays the accounting device corresponding to the receipt number “001001”. An imaging data acquisition request including the imaging data storage address “C: ¥... To 0201” corresponding to the receipt number “001001” is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 301 with ID “0301”, and imaging data is transmitted from the accounting apparatus 301. Receive.
Step S59: The store controller 400 displays (reproduces) the imaging data received in step S58 as shown in FIG. Then, the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 9B shows a display operation of imaging data or the like in the monitoring apparatus 500. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 9B will be described. Note that when the flowchart of FIG. 9B is disclosed, the monitoring apparatus 500 displays the processing status screen of FIG.

Step S60: The monitoring apparatus 500 receives the transaction information (transaction information) from the store controller 400 periodically (for example, every 5 seconds), and displays / redisplays (updates) it on the processing status screen.
Step S62: Similar to the store controller 400, the monitoring apparatus 500 determines whether or not there has been a request for reproducing a video of a certain transaction. When there is no reproduction request, the flowchart of FIG. 9B is ended, and step S60 is executed again after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 5 seconds). If there is a reproduction request, the process proceeds to step S68.
Step S68: The monitoring device 500 receives imaging data of the transaction from the accounting device 301 that has processed the transaction specified by the accounting device ID in the specified transaction information. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the accounting information of the receipt number “001001” is designated and the video confirmation button is touched, the monitoring apparatus 500 changes the receipt number “001001” from the store controller 400. The corresponding imaging data storage address “C: ¥... To 0201” is acquired, and then the imaging data storage address “C” is sent to the accounting apparatus 301 with the accounting apparatus ID “0301” corresponding to the receipt number “001001”. :... To 0201 ”is transmitted, and the imaging data is received from the accounting apparatus 301.
Step S69: The monitoring apparatus 500 displays (reproduces) the imaging data received in step S68 as shown in FIG. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 9B ends.

  FIG. 10A shows a display operation of the imaging data and the like in the registration apparatus 201. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 10A will be described. When the flowchart of FIG. 10A is disclosed, the registration apparatus 201 displays the processing status screen of FIG. 11A on the store clerk display unit 220.

Step S70: The registration device 201 receives the transaction information (transaction information) from the store controller 400 periodically (for example, every 5 seconds), and displays / redisplays (updates) it on the processing status screen.
Step S72: As with the store controller 400, the registration device 201 determines whether or not there has been a request for reproducing a video of a certain transaction. When there is no reproduction request, the flowchart of FIG. 10A is ended, and step S70 is executed again after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 5 seconds). If there is a reproduction request, the process proceeds to step S78.
Step S78: As with the monitoring device 500, the registration device 201 receives image data of the transaction from the accounting device 301 that has processed the transaction specified by the accounting device ID in the specified transaction information.
Step S79: The registration device 201 displays (reproduces) the imaging data received in step S78 on the store clerk display unit 220 as shown in FIG. Then, the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 10B shows a display operation of imaging data and the like in the accounting apparatus 301. Hereinafter, the flowchart of FIG. 10B will be described. It is assumed that at the time of disclosure of the flowchart of FIG. 10B, the accounting apparatus 301 displays the processing status screen of FIG.

Step S80: The accounting apparatus 301 receives accounting information (transaction information) from the store controller 400 periodically (for example, every 5 seconds), and displays / redisplays (updates) it on the processing status screen.
Step S <b> 82: As with the store controller 400, the accounting apparatus 301 determines whether or not there is a request for reproducing a video of a certain transaction. When there is no reproduction request, the flowchart of FIG. 10B is ended, and step S80 is executed again after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 5 seconds). If there is a reproduction request, the process proceeds to step S84.
Step S84: The accounting apparatus 301 determines whether or not the transaction for which the reproduction is requested in step S84 has been accounted for by the own apparatus 301. For example, the accounting apparatus 301 determines whether or not the accounting process has been performed by the own apparatus 301 based on whether or not the accounting apparatus ID of the specified transaction information (receipt number) is that of the own apparatus 301. If the accounting process is performed by the own apparatus 301, the process proceeds to step S86. If the accounting process is not performed by the own apparatus 301, the process proceeds to step S88.
Step S86: The accounting device 301 reads the image data of the transaction stored in the own device 301 and displays (reproduces) it on the store clerk display unit 320 as shown in FIG. Then, the flowchart of FIG.
Step S88: As with the monitoring apparatus 500, the accounting apparatus 301 receives the image data of the transaction from the other accounting apparatus 301 that has processed the transaction specified by the accounting apparatus ID. Display (play) as shown. Then, the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in the above-described flowchart, the image data (step S30 and step S32 in FIG. 8B) captured and stored at the time of the accounting process in each accounting apparatus 301 is browsed in the store controller 400 (FIG. 9A). In step S59), or in the monitoring device 500 (step S69 in FIG. 9B), or in the salesclerk display unit 220 of the registration device 201 (step S79 in FIG. 10A), or For the salesperson display unit 320 of the accounting apparatus 301 (steps S86 and S88 in FIG. 10B), the amount that the shopper believes to have entered the accounting apparatus 301 during the accounting process, and the accounting apparatus 301 Even if the amount read by does not match, the cause of the trouble due to the mismatch between both amounts (for example, , Misunderstanding of shoppers, to investigate the failure) of the accounting device, it is possible to quickly deal with the problems caused by disagreement.

  In addition, the imaging data (step S10 and step S12 in FIG. 8A) captured and stored during the registration process in each registration device 201 is also captured and stored during the accounting process as shown in FIG. 11D. Similar to the imaging data, the data can be viewed on the store controller 400, the monitoring device 500, the registration device 201, and the accounting device 301. According to the image data captured and stored during the registration process, for example, it is confirmed whether or not a person having the same characteristics (appearance and clothes) as the person in the video is in the store (looks), and if found, the voice is By multiplying, it is possible to prevent going out of the store without being settled. In addition, even if it is not found, the characteristics of the person are already known, so it becomes possible to pay attention when visiting the next and subsequent stores, and it is possible to prevent going out of the store without paying off. be able to.

  As described above, the POS system 10 according to the second embodiment includes the registration device 201, the accounting device 301, and the management device (store controller 400, monitoring device 500). The accounting device 301 is executed by the settlement unit 310. Imaging data obtained by imaging the processing status of the settlement by the imaging unit is displayed on the management device, the salesclerk display unit 220 of the registration device 201, and the salesclerk display unit 320 of the accounting device 301. Therefore, even when the amount believed by the shopper to enter the accounting device 301 during the accounting process and the amount read by the accounting device 301 do not match, the cause of the trouble due to the mismatch between the two amounts (for example, the shopper Misunderstandings and problems with accounting equipment), troubles due to inconsistencies can be quickly dealt with, and shoppers can be supported quickly.

  In the POS system 10, each device displays a processing status screen that displays the processing status of the accounting device 301 in a selectable manner for each accounting information, and displays the processing status of settlement of the accounting information selected from the processing status screen. Since the captured image data is displayed on each device, the accounting process performed by the shopper can be supported more quickly.

  In addition, in the processing status screen of FIG. 11A, accounting information in which the imaging data storage address is stored (that is, accounting information in which imaging data after imaging exists) is displayed, and the imaging data storage address is stored. Not displayed accounting information (that is, accounting information in which there is no imaging data before imaging) is displayed, but accounting information may be displayed regardless of whether or not the imaging data storage address is stored. Further, in the processing status screen of FIG. 11A, accounting information for which the accounting date and time is not stored (that is, accounting information for which accounting processing has not been completed) is also displayed, but the accounting date and time is not stored. The accounting information may be hidden.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the store controller 400 stores the storage address of imaging data at the time of accounting processing for each accounting information. However, in the POS system 10, accounting information and imaging at the time of accounting processing are stored. If the data is associated with the data, the store controller 400 does not necessarily have to store the address for each piece of accounting information. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7A, the store controller 400 stores the storage address of the imaging data at the time of registration processing for each registration information. If the association with the imaging data is made, the store controller 400 does not necessarily need to store the address for each registration information.

  For example, if the accounting device 301 (registration device 201) stores the imaging data in association with the transaction identification information (receipt number), the store controller 400 may not store the storage address of the imaging data. In an aspect in which the store controller 400 does not store the storage address of the imaging data, for example, the store controller 400 specifies the accounting information corresponding to the receipt number when the accounting information of a certain receipt number is designated and the video confirmation button is touched. An imaging data acquisition request including the receipt number is transmitted to the accounting apparatus 301 of the apparatus ID, and imaging data is acquired. The same applies to the case where the monitoring device 500, the registration device 201, and the accounting device 301 acquire imaging data.

As described above, the first embodiment and the second embodiment have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the present invention. The design of this is also included. The supplementary notes are disclosed below.
(Appendix 1)
A POS system according to one aspect of the present invention is a POS system including a registration device for registering a product purchased by a shopper by a store clerk and an accounting device for performing accounting by a shopper's own operation. The accounting device is arranged on the downstream side of the accounting lead, with the back facing the upstream side of the accounting lead, and the accounting device sends the accounting information based on the product registered in the registration device to the accounting device. The display unit for the shopper to be displayed to the shopper to be operated and the display direction of the display unit for the shopper are directed substantially opposite to the display direction of the shopper, the processing status of the accounting device to the store clerk operating the registration device And a display unit for a store clerk for displaying.
According to the POS system of Supplementary Note 1, the registration apparatus and the accounting apparatus can be efficiently arranged even if the installation space of the registration apparatus and the accounting apparatus is approximately the size of the conventional cash register (especially the depth dimension). Therefore, when the POS system is introduced, it can be introduced without expanding the current cash register installation space. Further, since the pit (power source, LAN) of the conventional cash register can be used as it is, the construction cost can be reduced. Further, since the installation space (area occupied by the device) is aggregated without increasing, the installation space can be efficiently used and the sales floor can be used effectively.
Furthermore, the accounting device is directed to the side substantially opposite to the display direction of the shopper display unit, and the processing status of the accounting device (for example, the processing screen showing the processing contents in the accounting device) is a clerk who operates the registration device. In addition, the sales clerk operating the registration device can check the accounting status of the accounting device operated by the customer himself / herself while operating the registration device. Can support the shopper who performs, and can reduce the number of attendant specialists, which is also effective in terms of personnel placement. In other words, it is efficient from the viewpoint of the arrangement of each device and personnel, and the customer can be supported promptly.
(Appendix 2)
In the POS system of Supplementary Note 1, the two registration apparatuses are arranged in parallel so that the accounting conductors are formed in two rows, and one or more of the accounting apparatuses face the back side upstream of the accounting conductors. It may be arranged.
According to the POS system of Supplementary Note 2, two registration devices are arranged in parallel so that accounting lines are formed in two rows, and one or more accounting devices are arranged with the back facing upstream of the accounting lines. Therefore, the registration device and the accounting device can be arranged more efficiently.
(Appendix 3)
In the POS system according to Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2, the registration device includes a tower unit having a reading unit for reading a product code, and the tower unit is installed at a substantially central position of a counter table that can be moved by sliding a shopping basket. The accounting device may be arranged in the vicinity of one end on the downstream side of the accounting lead of the counter stand.
According to the POS system of Appendix 3, the shopping cart can be slid from one end to the other end of the counter table along the accounting lead, so that, for example, a shopping cart that has not been registered can be purchased. Place it on one end of the counter stand (on the upstream side of the accounting lead), slide the shopping cart along the accounting lead to move near the center of the counter stand, and bring the registered shopping cart from the center to the accounting lead The customer can easily move the shopping cart to the accounting location and perform accounting with peace of mind by placing the shopping cart close at hand. Can do.
(Appendix 4)
In the POS system according to any one of appendix 1 to appendix 3, the accounting device includes a settlement unit that performs settlement based on the accounting information, and the shopper display unit and the settlement unit are arranged in a substantially vertical direction. You may make it do.
According to the POS system of Supplementary Note 4, since the accounting device has the display unit and the settlement unit arranged in a substantially vertical direction, the installation space can be further reduced and the shopper can easily perform the accounting operation. There is an effect.
(Appendix 5)
The POS system according to appendix 4, further comprising a management device communicatively connected to the registration device and the accounting device, wherein the accounting device further includes an imaging means for imaging the processing status of the settlement executed by the settlement unit. In addition, an image obtained by imaging the processing status of the payment imaged by the imaging unit may be displayed on the management device, the accounting device, or the registration device.
According to the POS system of Supplementary Note 5, it is possible to quickly support customer settlement processing. In other words, during self-accounting by the self-accounting device, the amount claimed by the shopper may not match the amount recognized by the change machine of the self-accounting device. For example, the store clerk displays and outputs the log data of the change machine, verifies the log data etc. in chronological order while referring to the deposit amount claimed by the shopper, and confirms the likely deposit amount. Therefore, considerable labor is required, and if there is a mistake in verification and confirmation, it will not only inconvenience the shopper but may also lead to a credit problem. On the other hand, according to the POS system, the accounting apparatus further includes an imaging means for imaging the processing status of the settlement (for example, a depositing operation of the shopper in the accounting apparatus; a bill inserted by the shopper). Since the image that captures the processing status of the imaged payment is displayed on the display unit for the store clerk provided in the management device or the accounting device or the registration device, for example, for the shopper who has inserted the bill, The banknote image can be viewed and the denomination of the inserted banknote can be confirmed. Therefore, even if the amount believed by the shopper is not the same as the amount read by the accounting device after the entry, whether or not the shopper has recognized the input amount is not correct. It is possible to clarify whether there is an error, that is, to investigate the cause of the trouble caused by the mismatch between the two amounts (for example, misunderstanding of the shopper or malfunction of the accounting apparatus) and quickly support the trouble caused by the mismatch.
(Appendix 6)
In the POS system of appendix 5, the management device or the registration device further includes a settlement status display means for selectively displaying a processing status of the accounting device for each accounting information, and is selected by the settlement status display means. You may make it display the image which imaged the processing condition of the payment of the said accounting information on the said management apparatus, the said accounting apparatus, or the said registration apparatus.
According to the POS system of Supplementary Note 6, the management device or the registration device further includes settlement status display means for displaying the processing status of the accounting device (for example, processing contents in the accounting device) so as to be selectable for each accounting information. The management device, the accounting device, or the image obtained by imaging the processing status of the settlement of the accounting information selected by the display means (for example, the depositing operation of the shopper in the accounting device, banknotes inserted by the shopper) Since it is displayed on the registration device, it is possible to quickly support by specifying the accounting process performed by the shopper.
(Appendix 7)
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a POS system including a registration device that registers a product purchased by a shopper by a store clerk and an accounting device that performs accounting by a shopper's own operation. Two devices are arranged in parallel so that the accounting conductors formed by the registration device are in two rows, and the accounting device is on a conductor connecting one end on the downstream side of the two rows of accounting conductors, And at least three units, and notification means for notifying a store clerk operating the registration device of the processing status of the accounting device.
As described above, the installation space of the registration device and the accounting device can be efficiently arranged even when the installation space of the registration device and the accounting device is approximately the size of the conventional cash register (especially the depth size). Since the installation area is aggregated without increasing the installation area, it is possible to effectively use the sales floor with good installation efficiency, and the accounting device has a display unit for the store clerk that displays to the store clerk who operates the registration device ( Since the accounting device informs the processing status of the accounting device to the store clerk operating the registration device), the store clerk operating the registration device can operate the registration device while operating the registration device. You can check the accounting status (the clerk who registers can support the shopper who does the accounting), so the number of attendant specialists can be reduced, which improves efficiency in terms of staffing, Better efficiency when viewed from both sides of the arrangement of the placement and personnel location. In addition, even if the amount of money that the customer believes to be input does not match the amount read by the input accounting device (when a misunderstanding by the customer or a problem with the accounting device occurs), the problem can be resolved quickly. And support customers quickly.

(Appendix 8)
The POS system according to one aspect of the present invention is a POS system including a registration device for registering a product purchased by a shopper by a store clerk and an accounting device for performing accounting by the shopper's own operation. Are arranged in parallel so that the accounting conductors formed by the registration device are in two rows, and the accounting device has at least a conductor connecting the downstream ends of the two rows of accounting conductors. Three units are arranged.
(Appendix 9)
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a POS system including a registration device that registers a product purchased by a shopper by a store clerk and an accounting device that performs accounting by a shopper's own operation. Two devices are arranged in parallel so that the accounting wires formed by the registration device are in two rows, and the accounting devices are arranged in two positions where each accounting wire bends in the same direction. At least one of the two units is arranged in such a direction that a shopper operating the accounting device faces a store clerk operating the registration device.
(Appendix 9)
Further, in the POS system, the registration device includes a transmission unit that transmits information based on the registered product to the accounting device as information used for accounting processing, and the accounting device uses the information transmitted by the transmission unit. You may make it provide the receiving means to receive.
(Appendix 10)
The POS system may further include a stacking table on which a shopping cart is placed, and the stacking table may be disposed in the vicinity of the accounting device farthest from the registration device among the accounting devices. Good.

According to appendix 8 to appendix 10, the registration device and the accounting device can be arranged efficiently even if the installation space of the registration device and the accounting device is approximately the size of the conventional cash register (especially the depth). Since the installation space (installed area) is consolidated without increasing the installation space, the installation space is efficient and the sales floor can be used effectively. In addition, the clerk operating the registration device can check the accounting status of the accounting device that the customer operates even while operating the registration device (the clerk performing the registration can support the shopper who performs accounting), so the attendant Since the number of specialized personnel can be reduced, the efficiency is improved from the viewpoint of personnel arrangement, and the efficiency is improved from both the arrangement of the apparatus and the arrangement of personnel.
Additional notes are disclosed.
( Appendix 11 )
A sales data processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a receiving unit that receives registration information based on a product purchased by a customer from another device; and a settlement unit that performs a settlement process based on the registration information by a customer operation. And customer display means for receiving the operation of the customer, and salesclerk display means for displaying information based on the contents displayed by the customer display means.
( Appendix 12 )
In the sales data processing device according to attachment 11, the store clerk display means may display a situation relating to the customer settlement or information obtained by imaging the customer.
( Appendix 13 )
In the sales data processing apparatus according to appendix 11 or appendix 12, the display means for the clerk is provided on a substantially opposite side to the display means for the customer, and the content displayed on the display means for the customer is processed to be used for the clerk You may make it provide the process means displayed on a display means.
( Appendix 14 )
A POS system according to another aspect of the present invention is a POS system including a plurality of the sales data processing devices, and a platform on which a shopping cart can be placed can be disposed between the sales data processing devices.
( Appendix 15 )
A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as a sales data processing device having a customer display unit and a store clerk display unit, and the computer is registered information based on a product purchased by a customer. Receiving means from other devices, a settlement means for performing a settlement process based on the registered information by a customer operation, an operation accepting means, a display control means, and the operation accepting means in the customer display unit The program is characterized by receiving a customer operation, and the display control means displays information based on the content displayed by the customer display unit on the store clerk display unit.
According to Supplementary Note 11 to Supplementary Note 15, since the accounting device informs the clerk who performs the registration operation of the processing status of the accounting device, it can be handled with fewer clerk. In other words, according to the present invention, the store clerk can check the accounting status of the accounting apparatus operated by the customer himself / herself while performing the registration operation (the store clerk performing the registration supports the customer who performs the accounting as appropriate). For example, the number of attendant specialists can be reduced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 10 ... POS system 2 ... Counter stand 3 ... Stacking stand 4 ... Plastic bag holding means 5 ... Temporary storage stand 8 ... Plastic bag 9 ... Shopping basket 19 ... LAN
200, 201 ... registration device 201 ... tower unit 202 ... scanner unit 204 ... printed matter issuing port 210 ... operation unit 220 ... display for salesclerk 230 ... display unit for shoppers 300, 301 ... accounting device 310 ... settlement unit 312 ... reader unit 314 ... Print issue port 316 ... Wallet 318 ... Change counter 320 ... Salesperson display unit 330 ... Shopper display unit 350 ... Sign pole unit 400 ... Store controller (management device)
500 ... monitoring device (management device)

Claims (5)

Receiving means for receiving the registration information from another device for transmitting the registration information based on the product purchased by the customer;
Checkout means for performing checkout processing based on the registration information by customer operation;
Customer display means for accepting the operation of the customer;
A store clerk display means for displaying information based on the content displayed by the customer display means ,
The clerk display means, sales data processing apparatus according to claim displayable der Rukoto with information and amount identifying at least trading transactions past ended the settlement process. The clerk display means, sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that display information of the captured status of at checkout the customer. The store clerk display means is provided on the substantially opposite side of the customer display means,
3. The sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a processing unit that processes the content displayed on the customer display unit and displays the processed content on the store clerk display unit. A POS system comprising a plurality of the sales data processing devices according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A POS system capable of arranging a platform on which a shopping cart can be placed between the sales data processing devices. A program for causing a computer to function as a sales data processing device having a display unit for customers and a display unit for clerk,
The computer,
Receiving means for receiving the registration information from another device that transmits registration information based on the product purchased by the customer;
Checkout means for performing checkout processing based on the registration information by customer operation,
Operation accepting means for accepting customer operations in the customer display unit;
Function as a display control means for displaying information on the contents displayed by the customer display unit on the display unit for the store clerk ,
The said display control means is controllable so that the past transaction which complete | finished the said adjustment process may be displayed on the said shop assistant display part by the information and the amount which identify transaction at least .

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