JP6699771B2 - Accounting processing control method and register system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to control technology for accounting processing functions, and more particularly to a method for controlling accounting processing that can effectively prevent fraudulent acts in accounting processing.

  In the retail sales business, in many cases, a register (so-called cash register) is used for accounting at the time of selling products, and a receipt is printed as a record of accounting and handed to the customer. The receipt printer is provided integrally with the cash register or connected to the cash register.

  The accounting records (sales information) related to such product sales need to be correctly stored for tax payment, but in some countries, in order to prevent illegal act (misconduct) by the owner, A so-called fiscal printer may be used as the printer.

  Such a fiscal printer has different functions and information to be recorded according to the laws of each country, but usually, the fiscal data (sales information such as information output on receipt) is recorded in an independent memory provided in the printer and stored in the memory. The recorded information will later be used for tax collection.

  Even if such a fiscal printer is used, there is a possibility that an illegal act such as blank cash register or falsification of information recorded in the memory may be performed. Therefore, conventionally, the proposals described in Patent Documents 1-3 below have been made. Has been done.

  Patent Document 1 below describes an invention that prevents falsification of the fiscal data by separating the substrate on which the fiscal memory for storing the fiscal data is mounted from the substrate on which other components are mounted. Further, Patent Document 2 below describes an invention of a substrate storage case for preventing falsification of fiscal data.

  In addition, Patent Document 3 below describes an invention in which a fiscal printer that prints a receipt transmits print data or processed data generated based on the print data to a fiscal management server to prevent falsification of the fiscal data.

JP, 2008-46954, A JP, 2011-140203, A JP, 2009-269266, A

  However, even in a conventional register equipped with a fiscal printer, such as accounting processing as an empty transaction (fictitious transaction) in the test operation mode (test operation program) that the register (register terminal) has for testing, the illegal act (illegal) Cannot be completely prevented, and more effective response technology is desired.

  Also, if the fiscal printer connected to the register is removed from the register or replaced with another non-genuine printer, sales data will not be recorded or the sales data will not be protected sufficiently and will be tampered with. There is a risk that it will end up. In this way, even if the fiscal printer is replaced, there is a possibility of illegal act.

  Then, the contents described in the above patent documents cannot sufficiently solve such a problem.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a control method of accounting processing, etc., which can effectively prevent fraudulent acts such as a blank checkout or replacement of a printer.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is a control of accounting processing in a register system including a register terminal device that executes an accounting process and a printer that outputs a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device. A method includes an acquisition step of acquiring authentication information, a storage step of storing the acquired authentication information, and a determination step of determining whether or not to execute the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information. And a start/stop step of controlling the operating state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination.

  In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the present invention is a method of controlling accounting processing in a register terminal device which executes accounting processing at the time of selling products and outputs receipts from a printer. A storing step of storing the matching determination information, a determining step of determining the matching between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching determination information, and a check process of the accounting process based on the result of the determination. A start/stop process for controlling the operating state.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect further has an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, in the acquisition step, acquires individual identification information of the printer from the printer, in the determination step, If the acquired individual identification information matches the individual identification information included in the stored matching determination information, it is determined that there is consistency, and if they do not match, it is determined that there is inconsistency, and the start/stop In the step, when the judgment determines that there is consistency, the accounting process is set to an operable state, and when the judgment is judged to be inconsistent, the accounting process is stopped. And

  Further, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that the individual identification information is acquired and a judgment is made based on the individual identification information before the start of the accounting process.

  Further, in the above invention, one preferable aspect further has an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, in the acquisition step, acquires receipt number range information stored in the printer, and in the determination step, The receipt number is determined within the receipt number range indicated by the receipt number range information included in the stored matching determination information, and the determined receipt number may be within the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information. If it is within the receipt number range, it is judged to be inconsistent, and if it is judged that there is consistency in the start/stop process, the accounting process can be performed. In the case where it is determined that there is inconsistency in the determination, the accounting process is stopped.

  Further, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, each time the receipt is output, the receipt number range information is acquired before the accounting process related to the receipt, and the determination based on the receipt number range information is performed. The feature is to do.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, in a preferred aspect, the stored receipt number range information is stored in the printer before the start of the accounting process in the acquisition step.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect further has an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, and in the start/stop step, when information cannot be acquired from the printer in the acquisition step, It is characterized in that the accounting process is suspended.

  Further, in the above invention, in a preferred aspect, in the acquisition step, the consistency determination information is acquired from a server that manages the fiscal data communicatively connected to the register terminal device before the start of the accounting process. However, in the storing step, the information is stored.

  In order to achieve the above object, still another aspect of the present invention is a register system having a register terminal device for performing accounting processing at the time of selling a product and a printer for outputting a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device, The register terminal device executes the accounting process and outputs the receipt related to the accounting process from the printer, a storage unit that stores matching determination information of the register terminal device and the printer, and the storage. A determination unit that determines the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the matching determination information, and a start/stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit based on the result of the determination; The printer includes a fiscal control unit that has individual identification information and that instructs printing of the receipt and storage of fiscal data relating to the accounting process.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, another aspect of the present invention is a printer capable of communicating with a server that manages fiscal data and a register terminal device that executes accounting processing, and a printer that outputs a receipt relating to the accounting processing. In the register terminal device, the accounting method control method includes an acquisition step of acquiring the authentication information transmitted from the server, a storage step of storing the acquired authentication information, and a storage step based on the stored authentication information. And a start/stop step of controlling the operating state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, the authentication information includes activation information, and in the determination step, activation information is generated based on a predetermined rule, and the activation information is included in the authentication information. It is characterized in that the start information is authenticated when it matches the start information.

  Further, in the above invention, in a preferred aspect, the activation information is transmitted from the server every business day of a store in which the printer is installed.

  Further, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, the authentication information includes suspension information, and it is determined in the determination step that the execution of the accounting process is suspended when the suspension information is acquired. To do.

  Further, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, the authentication information includes matching information, and in the determining step, if the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer is authenticated based on the matching information, the accounting process is performed. Is determined to be possible.

  Further, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, the matching information includes printer identification information, and in the determination step, when the identification information matches the printer identification information, the accounting process can be executed. It is characterized by determining that there is.

  Further, in the above invention, in one preferable aspect, the alignment information includes information indicating a range of numbers of the receipts, and in the determining step, information indicating a range of numbers of the receipts and a receipt attached to the receipts. Whether or not the accounting process can be executed is determined based on the number.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized by further including a step of storing the fiscal data relating to the receipt when the receipt is output.

  Further, in the above invention, in a preferable aspect, the stored fiscal data is transmitted to the server when the execution of the accounting process is stopped in the acquisition step.

  In order to achieve the above object, still another aspect of the present invention is a register system having a register terminal device for performing accounting processing and a printer for outputting a receipt relating to the accounting processing, wherein the printer is fiscal data. An acquisition unit that acquires the authentication information transmitted from the server that manages the authentication information, a storage unit that stores the acquired authentication information, and whether the accounting process can be performed in the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information. And a start/stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination, and the register terminal device is an accounting processing unit that performs the accounting process. And an operation control unit that controls the start/stop of the accounting processing unit.

  Further objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the embodiments of the invention described below.

It is a functional block diagram which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of the register system and tax collection system containing the register terminal device to which this invention is applied. It is a flow chart which illustrated the processing procedure from the start of register terminal device 3 to stop. It is a functional block diagram which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of the register system and the tax collection system containing the printer to which this invention is applied. It is a flow chart which illustrated the processing procedure from the start of an accounting processing function to stop.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, such an embodiment does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the drawings, the same or similar components will be described with the same reference numerals or reference symbols.

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FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram according to a first embodiment of a register system and a tax collection system including a register terminal device to which the present invention is applied. The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  The register terminal device 3 (register) shown in FIG. 1 is a register terminal device to which the present invention is applied, and the register terminal device 3 shows the consistency with the printer 4, individual identification information of the printer 4, and the receipt number issued. When it is determined that there is a mismatch, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 3 is stopped. This effectively prevents fraudulent acts such as replacement of the printer 4.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a tax collection system 200 is configured by each register terminal device 3 and each printer 4 of a plurality of stores communicatively connected to the government server 1 via a network 5. In each store, the register system 100 is configured by the printer 4 communicably connected to the register terminal device 3. The application server 2 communicatively connected to each register terminal device 3 via the network 5 distributes cash register application software to each register terminal device 3. As the network 5, the internet or a telephone line can be used. Further, the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 communicate with each other via a communication cable or wirelessly.

  The government server 1 is a server system (computer system) managed by a department having jurisdiction over tax collection, such as the National Tax Bureau of the government, and manages fiscal data (sales data). The government server 1 can be operated only by a predetermined person, and measures for preventing falsification and leakage of data recorded therein are taken. Although not shown, the server is configured with hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operating device, and communication interface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the functional configuration of the government server 1 includes an information issuing unit 11, a data collecting unit 12, and a sales data recording unit 13. The information issuing unit 11 is a part that issues key information for starting and stopping each register terminal device 3, and generates a receipt number issued by each register terminal device 3. Next, the data collection unit 12 is a unit that collects sales data recorded in the printer 4 of each store. The sales data recording unit 13 is a unit that records the sales data collected by the data collecting unit 12. The information issuing unit 11 and the data collecting unit 12 are configured by a program that describes the processes performed by them, a CPU that executes the processes according to the programs, a RAM, and the like, and the data recording unit 13 is a data storage device such as an HDD. Composed.

  As described above, the application server 2 is a server system (computer system) that distributes a register application program (hereinafter referred to as a register program) to each register terminal device 3, for example, application software for smartphones and tablet terminals. It is a server operated by a provider that sells and distributes.

  The register program is an application program for accounting processing at the time of selling products at each store, and has been approved by the government. In the present embodiment, the government program outsources the distribution of the register program to the private sector, but the government server 1 described above may also function as the application server 2.

  Although not shown, the application server 2 is composed of hardware such as a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a HDD, a display device, an operation device, and a communication interface. As shown in FIG. And a program storage unit 22. The application distribution unit 21 is a part responsible for the above-described distribution processing, and is configured by a program describing the processing content, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. The program storage unit 22 stores each program distributed by the application server 2 in addition to the register program, and is configured by an HDD or the like.

  Next, as described above, the register terminal device 3 is a register terminal to which the present invention is applied, and is a smartphone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile PC, or the like. The register terminal device 3 is a device having a so-called register function, and is provided in each store, or a plurality of units may be provided in one store. The register terminal device 3 can be connected to the government server 1 and the printer 4 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and when the product is sold, performs an accounting process and causes the printer 4 to output a receipt.

  Although not shown, the register terminal device 3 includes, as hardware, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a HDD, a display device, an operating device (input device), a communication interface, a bar code reader, a card reader, and the like. It has a functional configuration as shown in.

  The register control unit 31 is a unit that operates in accordance with the above-mentioned register program and has a function of a register, and performs accounting processing at the time of selling products, receipt output processing, and the like. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the register control unit 31 includes an accounting processing unit 34 having these register functions and a start/stop control unit 33.

  The start/stop control unit 33 is a characteristic part of the register terminal device 3, and the specific processing content thereof will be described later, but the key information, the receipt number information received from the government server 1, and the printer 4 are described. The start/stop of the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is controlled based on the individual identification information. In other words, whether or not the accounting processing unit 34 can perform processing is controlled. Further, the start/stop control unit 33, when stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 34, executes a process of acquiring sales data stored in the printer 4 and transmitting it to the government server 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the start/stop control unit 33 includes a storage unit 331, an acquisition unit 332, a determination unit 333, and a start/stop unit 334. The acquisition unit 332 is a unit that acquires key information, receipt number information, individual identification information of the printer 4, and the like transmitted from the government server 1. The storage unit 331 is a unit that stores the information and the like acquired by the acquisition unit 332. The determination unit 333 determines whether to set the operating state of the transaction processing unit 34 to the activated state or the stopped state, based on the key information transmitted from the government server 1. Further, the determination unit 333 determines the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 based on the receipt number information and the individual identification information of the printer 4 described above, and based on the result, the operating state of the accounting processing unit 34. It is determined whether to set the start state or the stop state. The start/stop unit 334 is a unit that controls the operating state of the transaction processing unit 34 according to the determination of the determination unit 333.

  The accounting processing unit 34 performs accounting processing at the time of selling products.

  The register control unit 31 includes a register program downloaded from the application server 2, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, a nonvolatile memory, and the like.

  The printer driver execution unit 32 is a driver execution unit for the printer 4, and when the register control unit 31 issues a receipt output instruction, generates print data of the receipt in a format (command) for the printer 4. And send it to the printer 4. The printer driver execution unit 32 includes a driver program, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like.

  Next, the printer 4 is a printer for receipt printing provided for each register terminal device 3, and performs printing by, for example, a thermal transfer system or an inkjet system. Further, since it is a so-called fiscal printer, as shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the print control unit 41 and the print execution unit 42 that function as a general printer, the fiscal control unit 40, the memory control unit 43, and the fiscal memory. 44 are provided.

  The fiscal control unit 40 is a unit for instructing the process of responding to an inquiry from the register terminal device 3 which is the host device of the printer 4, and the receipt printing and the storage of the fiscal data when the receipt print data is received.

  The print control unit 41 is a so-called controller of the printer, and causes the print performing unit 42 to print the receipt based on the print data transmitted from the register terminal device 3. Although not shown, the print control unit 41 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an ASIC, and the like.

  The print execution unit 42 is a unit that executes printing of receipts, and if the printing method is an inkjet method, it is configured with a head including nozzles that eject ink, a sheet conveying device, and the like.

  The memory control unit 43 is a unit that specializes in reading and writing data to and from the fiscal memory 44, and every time the receipt print data is received, the sales information (fiscal data) related to the receipt is encrypted and written to the fiscal memory 44. Perform processing. Further, when there is a sales information acquisition instruction from the register terminal device 3, a process of reading the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 44 and transmitting the fiscal data to the register terminal device 3 is executed. The memory control unit 43 is composed of a CPU, RAM, ROM, ASIC and the like.

  The fiscal memory 44 is a memory for storing the above-mentioned fiscal data, and is composed of a nonvolatile memory such as NVRAM.

  The printer ID is stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the printer 4.

  It should be noted that the memory control unit 43 and the fiscal memory 44 are provided with conventional measures of hardware and software for preventing falsification or leakage of fiscal data from being easily performed.

  In addition, the above-mentioned fiscal data, that is, the sales information related to the sales of the receipt, which is recorded for each receipt output, is expressed in an appropriate information item and format in accordance with the law of the country where the tax collection system 200 is installed. To For example, the fiscal data can be so-called electronic journal information having the same content as the receipt, predetermined information on the receipt, and sales information after the addition of the predetermined information.

  Further, it is desirable that the government can collect the receipt output from the printer 4 by a predetermined method after passing it to each customer. For example, there is a method of outputting a receipt with a lottery ticket and collecting the receipt of the winner. The collected receipt is collated with the information collected by the government server 1 (information in the sales data recording unit 13) and used for confirmation of the illegal act. In the test operation mode, the printer 4 can not output the lottery receipt.

  In the present tax collection system 200 having the above-described configuration, the processing of the register in each store is performed as described below. As a preliminary work, at each store, at the time of selling a product, first, the above-mentioned register program is downloaded from the application server 2 and installed in each register terminal device 3. The download operation can be performed in the same procedure as a general application download on a smartphone.

  The register program is updated at relatively short intervals, and it is effective to frequently perform the installation operation in order to prevent illegal activities.

  After the download, the register terminal device 3 accesses the government server 1 using the register control unit 31 to perform the registration procedure. In the government server 1 that has received the access, the information issuing unit 11 determines the identification information (cash register ID) of the register terminal device 3 that is the access source, and returns the register ID to the register terminal device 3. In the register control unit 31, the acquisition unit 332 receives this cashier ID and stores it in the storage unit 331. On the other hand, in the government server 1, the information (IP address etc.) of the register terminal device 3 is recorded together with the cashier ID.

  After that, the acquisition unit 332 inquires of the printer 4 about the individual identification information (printer ID) of the printer 4, stores the printer ID returned from the fiscal control unit 40 in the storage unit 331, and stores the printer ID in the government server 1. It is transmitted together with the cashier ID of this register terminal device 3. In the government server 1, the transmitted printer ID is stored in correspondence with the stored information of the register terminal device 3.

  When the registration procedure is completed as described above, it becomes possible to sell products using the register terminal device 3. The process after the registration procedure will be described below. FIG. 2 is a flowchart exemplifying the processing procedure from the activation to the termination of the register terminal device 3.

  If there is no misconduct, the accounting processing unit 34 of the register control unit 31 of this embodiment is activated by the activation key transmitted from the government server 1 when the store is opened on that day, and is transmitted from the government server 1 when the store is closed on that day. Designed to be stopped by the stop key.

  Before the opening time of the store in which the register terminal device 3 is installed, the government server 1 generates an activation key or the like for the register terminal device 3 and transmits it to the register terminal device 3 (step S1 in FIG. 2). ).

  The trigger of this activation key generation processing is to record a predetermined time for each register terminal device 3 and use that time as a trigger. Alternatively, the store clerk operates the register terminal device 31 and requests a start key using the register control unit 31 (start/stop control unit 33), and the government server 1 receives the request. Is the trigger.

  The information issuing unit 11 performs the activation key generation/transmission processing. The activation key is generated differently for each register terminal device 3 and also for the same register terminal device 3 differently for each issue date. For example, the information obtained by processing the date of the day and the cashier ID by a predetermined method is used as the activation key.

  Further, at the same timing, the information issuing unit 11 determines whether the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 are consistent, that is, whether the combination of the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 as a hardware individual is correct. Generates matching determination information. In addition, at the time of the above-described registration procedure, it is determined that the combination of the hardware is correct, and based on this matching determination information, it is determined whether the printer 4 is correct.

  The information issuing unit 11 specifically generates a printer ID and receipt number range information as the matching determination information. The printer ID is information stored during the above-described registration procedure, and the information stored corresponding to the information of the register terminal device 3 is extracted and generated.

  The receipt number range information is information indicating a range of receipt numbers given to receipts issued on each register terminal device 3 on that day. Receipts issued from the register terminal device 3 are designed to have unique receipt numbers within the tax collection system 200, and serial receipt numbers are given in order of issuance in each register terminal device 3. Therefore, the information issuing unit 11 determines the receipt number range of each register terminal device 3 in accordance with the predicted value of the number of receipts that will be issued by each register terminal device 3 on that day. Here, as an example, a receipt number range of 00000 to 00200 is determined for the register terminal device 3, and receipt number range information of “00000 to 00200” is generated.

  The activation key, the printer ID, and the receipt number range information thus generated are transmitted by the information issuing unit 11 to the register terminal device 3 via the network 5. These are preferably encrypted before transmission.

  The transmitted activation key and the like are received by the acquisition unit 332 of the activation/stop control unit 33 of the register terminal device 3 (step S2 in FIG. 2). After that, the storage unit 331 stores the activation key, the printer ID, and the receipt number range information received by the acquisition unit 332 (step S3 in FIG. 2). The acquisition unit 332 also transmits the received receipt number range information to the printer 4, and the fiscal control unit 40 of the printer 4 stores the receipt number range information.

  At this point, the accounting processing unit 34 of the register control unit 31 is stopped, and the accounting processing using the register terminal device 3 cannot be performed. In other words, the register terminal device 3 does not function as a register.

  Next, the start/stop control unit 33 performs authentication processing of the received start key (step S4 in FIG. 2). Specifically, the determination unit 333 of the start/stop control unit 33 generates an activation key by the same method as the information issuing unit 11 of the government server 1 based on the information acquired from the government server 1 during the registration procedure, If the received activation key matches the received activation key, the received activation key is authenticated as the official one. In the case of generating by the method using the date and the cashier ID as in the above example, the determination unit 333 generates the activation key by using the cashier ID stored in the registration procedure.

  If it is not authenticated by the authentication (NG in step S4 of FIG. 2), it is determined that an unauthorized activation key has been received, and the activation/stop unit 334 does not activate the accounting processing unit 34 and continues as it is. , And ends the processing. That is, the register terminal device 3 remains not functioning as a register.

  On the other hand, when the activation key issued from the government server 1 is received without any illegality or error, the received activation key is authenticated (OK in step S4 in FIG. 2).

  In this case, the start/stop control unit 33 performs the next authentication. That is, the consistency with the printer 4 connected at this time is checked. Therefore, first, the acquisition unit 332 inquires of the printer 4 about the printer ID, and acquires the printer ID returned from the fiscal control unit 40 (step S5 in FIG. 2).

  The determination unit 333 compares the acquired printer ID with the printer ID transmitted from the government server 1 stored in the storage unit (step S6 in FIG. 2), and if they do not match, the device is connected at that time. The printer 4 determines that it is an unauthorized printer, that is, does not perform authentication (NG in step S6 of FIG. 2), and the start/stop unit 334 does not start the accounting processing unit 34 and ends the processing as it is. That is, the register terminal device 3 remains not functioning as a register. In such a case, it is surmised that the correct printer 4 connected during the above-mentioned registration procedure was replaced with another printer. In such a case, as described above, the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 is not authenticated.

  Further, even when there is no response from the printer 4 when the printer ID is acquired by the acquisition unit 332 (S5) (when information cannot be acquired), the determination unit 333 does not perform authentication (step S6 of FIG. 2). NG), the start/stop unit 334 does not start the accounting processing unit 34, and ends the processing as it is. In such a case, it is inferred that the printer 4 has been removed. In such a case, there is a possibility that the accounting process is illegally performed without storing the fiscal data, so that the authentication is not performed as described above.

  On the other hand, if the printer ID acquired from the printer 4 and the printer ID transmitted from the government server 1 match, the determination unit 333 determines that the correct printer 4 is connected, and the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 are connected. The consistency of is verified (OK in step S6 of FIG. 2).

  In this way, if the authentication by the activation key and the printer ID is obtained, the activation/stop unit 334 activates the accounting processing unit 34 (step S7 in FIG. 2). As a result, the register function becomes operable and the accounting process after the sale of the product becomes possible. Therefore, the sale of the product is started at the store.

  After that, unless a fraudulent act such as replacement or removal of the printer 4 is performed, accounting processing (sales calculation is performed each time a product is sold until the accounting processing unit 34 is stopped when the store is closed. Processing) and sales data recording processing.

  Specifically, first, the start/stop control unit 33 checks whether or not the stop condition of the transaction processing unit 34 is satisfied (step S8 in FIG. 2). Here, as the stop condition of the accounting processing unit 34, a condition that the stop key transmitted from the government server 1 (information issuing unit 11) is received or a predetermined time has come can be used. Further, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is received, a time included in the activation key, or a predetermined closing time can be used. The determination unit 333 determines that the stop condition is satisfied, and if the stop condition is not satisfied (No in step S8 of FIG. 2), the start/stop control unit 33 sells the product and the customer comes to the cash register. Then, the processing is started (Yes in step S9 in FIG. 2).

  At this point, the start/stop control unit 33 checks the consistency with the printer 4 for each accounting process (each receipt issuance). The receipt number range information described above is used for the check. Specifically, first, the determination unit 333 determines the receipt number of the receipt issued for the accounting process (step S10 in FIG. 2). As described above, since the receipts to be issued are sequentially numbered within the receipt number range generated by the government server 1, the determination unit 333 determines the receipt numbers according to the rule. As described above, as an example, when the receipt number range information of “0000 to 00200” is sent from the government server 1 and stored in the storage unit 331, the receipt of “00001” is the receipt for the first product sale to the customer on that day. The number is determined. After that, the receipt numbers are sequentially determined as "00002", "00003",....

  Next, the acquisition unit 332 inquires of the printer 4 and acquires the receipt number range information returned from the fiscal control unit 40 (step S11 of FIG. 2). The receipt number range information acquired here is the receipt number range information stored in the printer 4 in step S3 described above.

  Next, the determination unit 333 determines whether or not the determined receipt number is included in the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S12 in FIG. 2). As a result of the determination, if the receipt number range is not within the range (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), the determination unit 333 causes the printer 4 to switch to another printer from the start of the process (when the store is opened). It is determined that the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 are inconsistent, and the process of stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is started. Specifically, the processing shifts to step S16 of FIG.

  Further, in the receipt number range information acquisition from the printer 4 by the acquisition unit 332 (S11), even when there is no response from the printer 4 (when the information cannot be acquired), the determination unit 333 determines that the receipt number range is within the receipt number range. It is determined that it has not entered (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. In such a case, it is presumed that the printer 4 was removed after the process. In such a case, the accounting process may be illegally performed without storing the fiscal data. Therefore, the process of stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is performed as described above.

  On the other hand, when the determined receipt number is within the receipt number range (Yes in step S12 of FIG. 2 ), the determination unit 333 determines that the register terminal device 3 is set at the start of the process (when the store is opened). When it is determined that the printer 4 is consistent, the accounting processing unit 34 is instructed that accounting processing may be performed on the sale of the product to the customer.

  Upon receiving the instruction, the accounting processing unit 34 executes accounting processing (step S13 in FIG. 2). The accounting process itself is performed in the same way as the process performed in a conventional register.

  After the accounting processing, the accounting processing unit 34 performs receipt output processing (step S14 in FIG. 2). Specifically, the accounting information related to the sale of the product is passed to the printer driver execution unit 32 as receipt information. The printer driver execution unit 32 transmits the information as print data to the printer 4, and the print control unit 41 and the print execution unit 42 of the printer 4 print a receipt according to the print data and output it. The output receipt is passed to the customer.

  Subsequently, the printer 4 generates the fiscal data related to the sale of the product based on the transmitted print data, encrypts it, and records it in the fiscal memory 44 (step S15 in FIG. 2). The recording process is performed by the memory control unit 43 according to an instruction from the fiscal control unit 40.

  After that, until the above-described stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S8 of FIG. 2) or until the above-described inconsistency with the printer 4 (No in step S12 of FIG. 2), the above accounting process and receipt output process are performed. , And the fiscal data recording process is repeatedly executed every time the product is sold.

  Then, when the determining unit 333 determines that the stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S8 of FIG. 2) or determines that the inconsistency has occurred (No in step S12 of FIG. 2). The start/stop control unit 33 performs a process of transmitting the fiscal data from the start of the process to the government server 1 to stop the operation of the accounting processing unit 34. When the reception of the stop key transmitted from the government server 1 is used as the stop condition, the information issuing unit 11 generates the stop key at a predetermined time and transmits it to the register terminal device 3. Further, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is transmitted, or a predetermined closing time can be used.

  Specifically, first, the acquisition unit 332 performs a process of acquiring fiscal data (step S16 in FIG. 2). In the acquisition process, the acquisition unit 332 issues an instruction to the printer 4, and the memory control unit 43 follows the instruction to transfer the fiscal data (sales data) recorded in the fiscal memory 44 from the activation of the accounting processing unit 34 to the present. The data is read and the read data is returned by the fiscal control unit 40. As a result, fiscal data related to product sales on that day is acquired.

  After that, the acquisition unit 332 transmits the acquired fiscal data to the government server 1 (step S17 in FIG. 2). As a result, the fiscal data of the day is downloaded to the government server 1.

  The transmitted fiscal data is received by the data collection unit 12 and stored in the sales data recording unit 13 (step S18 in FIG. 2). The stored data is stored so as to be readable by the cashier ID of the register terminal device 3.

  When the storage process of the data is normally completed, the data collection unit 12 notifies the register terminal device 3 to that effect, and in the start/stop control unit 33 that has received the notification, the start/stop unit 334 causes the accounting process to be performed. The section 34 is disabled, that is, brought into a stopped state (step S19 in FIG. 2). After this, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 3 cannot be used until the next activation key is received and activated. The stop process may be executed at the time when it is confirmed that the fiscal data transmitted by the data collection unit 12 is received. Further, in the stopping process, the process of deleting the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 44 may be performed.

  If it is determined that the inconsistency has occurred (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), the accounting processing unit 34 is disabled without performing the above-described processing of transmitting the fiscal data to the government server 1. You may make it process only. In the case of inconsistency, it is assumed that the printer 4 has been replaced with another printer or removed, so that incorrect fiscal data may be transmitted or may not be transmitted. is there.

  As described above, the processing in each register terminal device 3 is executed.

  In the above description, the consistency check by the printer ID is performed at the time of opening the store, but it may be repeated at a predetermined frequency after the accounting process 34 is activated. In the check, if it is determined that there is a mismatch, the process proceeds to step S16 and subsequent steps in FIG.

  Further, in the above description, the consistency check is performed by the receipt number each time a receipt is issued, but the check is not performed each time, but may be performed every time the receipt is issued a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Good.

  In the above description, the register terminal device 3 is enabled when the store is opened and disabled when the store is closed on that day, that is, the cashier is permitted to be used by the government on a business day-by-day basis. Has been a mode in which the data of the day is acquired within the day, but a mode in which the management period is changed (for example, every two days) may be adopted.

  As described above, in the tax collection system 200, the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 is checked based on the consistency determination information (printer ID and receipt number range information) sent from the government server 1, and the mismatch is detected. In the case of matching, the accounting processing unit 34 is in a stopped state and cannot perform accounting processing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as replacement of the printer 4.

  Further, since the consistency is checked by the printer ID when the register terminal device 3 is started up, even if the printer 4 is replaced when the register terminal device 3 is not used, the misconduct can be detected. ..

  Further, since the above-mentioned consistency is checked using the receipt number when the receipt is issued, even if the printer 4 is replaced after the register terminal device 3 is started, the fraud can be detected.

  Further, since the matching judgment information is issued by the government server 1, it is difficult to falsify the matching judgment information itself.

  Furthermore, since the use of the register terminal device 3 is restricted by the key information sent from the government server 1 and the register terminal device 3 cannot be used outside the regular time period, it is possible to further prevent fraudulent acts such as blank hits.

  Furthermore, the register program installed in the register terminal device 3 is officially approved by the government, and frequent updating can prevent fraud more effectively.

  In this way, by introducing the tax collection system 200, it is possible to effectively prevent the illegal act (illegal act).

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Next, a second embodiment example of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram according to a second embodiment of a register system and a tax collection system including a printer to which the present invention is applied. The printer 9 shown in FIG. 3 is a printer to which the present invention is applied, and the printer 9 has an accounting processing function in the register terminal device 8 (register) based on the authentication information transmitted from the government server 6 that manages fiscal data. By controlling the operation of the above, it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts such as blank cash register and equipment replacement.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a tax collection system 700 is configured by each register terminal device 8 and each printer 9 of a plurality of stores communicably connected to the government server 6 and the network 10. In each store, the register system 800 is configured by the printer 9 communicatively connected to the register terminal device 8. The application server 7 communicatively connected to each register terminal device 8 via the network 10 distributes cash register application software to each register terminal device 8. As the network 10, the Internet or a telephone line can be used. Further, the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 communicate with each other via a communication cable or wirelessly. In the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the printer 9 is configured to communicate with the government server 6 and the like via the register terminal device 8, but the printer 9 may be configured to directly communicate with the network 10.

  The government server 6 is a server system (computer system) managed by a department having jurisdiction over tax collection, such as the national tax bureau of the government, and manages fiscal data. The government server 6 can be operated only by a predetermined person, and measures are taken to prevent falsification and leakage of data recorded therein. Although not shown, the server is configured with hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operating device, and communication interface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the functional configuration of the government server 6 includes a registration unit 60, an information issuing unit 61, a data collecting unit 62, and a sales data recording unit 63. The registration unit 60 is a part that performs a process of registering the register system 800 of each store as an official register system. The identification information of the printer 9 (referred to as printer ID) can be used as the identification information used for registration.

  The information issuing unit 61 is a part that issues key information for starting and stopping the accounting processing function of each register terminal device 8 and generates a receipt number issued by each register terminal device 8. Next, the data collection part 62 is a part which collects the sales data recorded on the printer 9 of each store. The sales data recording unit 63 is a part that records the sales data collected by the data collection unit 62.

  The registration unit 60, the information issuing unit 61, and the data collecting unit 62 are configured by a program that describes the processes performed by them, a CPU that executes the processes according to the programs, a RAM, and the like, and the data recording unit 63 is an HDD or the like. It is composed of a data storage device.

  As described above, the application server 7 is a server system (computer system) that distributes a register application program (hereinafter referred to as a register program) to each register terminal device 8, and for example, application software for smartphones and tablet terminals. Is a server operated by a provider that sells and distributes.

  The register program or the like is an application program for performing accounting processing at the time of selling products at each store, and has been approved by the government. In this embodiment, the distribution of the register program is outsourced from the government to the private sector, but the government server 6 described above may also function as the application server 7.

  Although not shown, the application server 7 includes hardware such as a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a HDD, a display device, an operation device, and a communication interface. As shown in FIG. 3, the application distribution unit 71 has a functional configuration. And a program storage unit 72. The application distribution unit 71 is a part responsible for the above-mentioned distribution processing, and is configured by a program describing the processing content, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. The program storage unit 72 stores each program distributed by the application server 7 in addition to the register program, and is configured by an HDD or the like.

  Next, the register terminal device 8 is a terminal device that is responsible for accounting processing at the time of selling products at a so-called cash register, and can be mounted on a smartphone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile PC, or the like. The register terminal device 8 is provided in each store, and a plurality of the register terminal devices 8 may be provided in one store. The register terminal device 8 can be connected to the government server 6 and the printer 9 so as to be able to communicate with each other. When the product is sold to a customer, the accounting process is performed and the receipt of the accounting process is output from the printer 9.

  Although not shown, the register terminal device 8 includes, as hardware, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a HDD, a display device, an operating device (input device), a communication interface, and the like, and has a functional configuration as shown in FIG. I have it.

  The register control unit 81 is a part that operates according to the above-described register program and is responsible for controlling accounting processing, and performs accounting processing at the time of selling products, receipt output processing, and the like. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the register control unit 81 includes an accounting processing unit 84 that performs the accounting processing function itself and an operation control unit 83.

  The operation control unit 83 is a part that supplementarily controls the operation state related to the start/stop of the transaction processing unit 84. As will be described later, the start/stop control of the accounting processing unit 84 is mainly performed by the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9. Note that the specific processing content of the operation control unit 83 will be described later.

  As described above, the accounting processing unit 84 performs accounting processing at the time of selling products.

  The register control unit 81 includes a register function unit program downloaded from the application server 7, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, a non-volatile memory, and the like.

  Further, the printer driver execution unit 82 is a driver execution unit for the printer 9, and when the register control unit 81 issues a receipt output instruction, generates print data of the receipt in a format (command) for the printer 9. And send it to the printer 9. The printer driver execution unit 82 includes a driver program, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. As will be described later, since the printer 9 in the present embodiment is a so-called intelligent printer having various information processing functions, the printer 9 does not include the printer driver execution unit 82, and the receipt processing generated by the accounting processing unit 84 The data may be directly transmitted to the printer 9.

  Next, the printer 9, which is a printer for receipt printing provided for each register terminal device 8, is a so-called intelligent printer as described above, and has an information processing function corresponding to a personal computer or the like. The printer 9 has a functional configuration as shown in FIG. 1, and in addition to a print control unit 91 and a print execution unit 92 that function as a general printer, a fiscal control unit 90 and a memory control unit 93. And a fiscal memory 94.

  The fiscal control unit 90 is a characteristic part of the printer 9, and the specific processing content will be described later, but the key information, the receipt number range information, and the printer ID of the printer 9 transmitted from the government server 6. Based on the above, processing for controlling the start/stop of the accounting processing unit 84 of the register terminal device 8 is performed. In other words, processing for controlling whether or not the accounting processing unit 84 can execute the processing is performed. The key information, receipt number range information, and printer ID transmitted from the government server 6 are referred to as authentication information, and the receipt number range information and printer ID therein are referred to as matching information. Further, the fiscal control unit 90 executes a process of acquiring the sales data stored in the printer 9 and transmitting the sales data to the government server 6 when the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is stopped.

  Further, the fiscal control unit 90 includes a storage unit 901, an acquisition unit 902, a determination unit 903, and a start/stop unit 904, as shown in FIG. The acquisition unit 902 is a unit that acquires the authentication information and the like transmitted from the government server 6. The storage unit 901 is a unit that stores the information and the like acquired by the acquisition unit 902. The determination unit 903 determines whether or not to execute the accounting process based on the authentication information. Specifically, based on the key information transmitted from the government server 6, it is determined whether the operating state of the accounting processing unit 84 is the activated state or the suspended state. Further, the determination unit 903 determines the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 based on the above-mentioned matching information, and based on the result, sets the operating state of the accounting processing unit 84 to the activated state or stops. Judge whether to put in the state. The start/stop unit 904 is a unit that controls the operating state of the transaction processing unit 84 according to the determination of the determination unit 903.

  The fiscal control unit 90 is composed of a program that describes processing performed by each unit, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. Further, the program of the fiscal control unit 90 corresponds to the accounting processing control program in the present invention.

  The print control unit 91 is a so-called controller unit of the printer, and causes the print execution unit 92 to print a receipt based on print data transmitted from the register terminal device 8. Although not shown, the print control unit 91 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, ASIC and the like.

  The print execution unit 92 is a printing mechanism unit of a printer that performs printing by a thermal transfer method or an inkjet method, and executes receipt printing. When the printing method is an ink jet method, it is composed of a head provided with nozzles for ejecting ink, a sheet conveying device and the like.

  The memory control unit 93 is a unit that specializes in reading and writing data to and from the fiscal memory 94, and every time the receipt print data is received, the sales information (fiscal data) related to the receipt is encrypted and written to the fiscal memory 94. Perform processing. When the acquisition unit 902 gives an instruction to acquire sales information, the process of reading the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 94 and passing it to the fiscal control unit 90 is executed. The memory control unit 93 is composed of a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an ASIC, and the like.

  The fiscal memory 94 is a memory for storing the above-mentioned fiscal data, and is composed of a nonvolatile memory such as NVRAM.

  The printer ID of the printer 9 is stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the printer 9, and the acquisition unit 902 acquires the printer ID from the storage unit.

  The memory control unit 93 and the fiscal memory 94 are provided with conventional hardware and software measures to prevent falsification and leakage of fiscal data.

  In addition, the above-mentioned fiscal data, that is, the sales information related to the sales of the receipt, which is recorded for each receipt output, is expressed in an appropriate information item and format in accordance with the law of the country where the tax collection system 700 is installed. To For example, the fiscal data is so-called electronic journal information having the same content as the receipt, predetermined information of the receipt, and sales information after adding predetermined information.

  Further, it is desirable that the government can collect the receipt output from the printer 9 by a predetermined method after passing it to each customer. For example, there is a method of outputting a receipt with a lottery ticket and collecting the receipt of the winner. The collected receipt is collated with the information (information of the sales data recording unit 63) sucked up by the government server 6 and used to confirm the illegal act.

  Although not shown, the printer 9 is connected with peripheral devices such as a bar code reader, a card reader, and a customer monitor, which are so-called register devices.

  In the tax collection system 700 having the above-described configuration, the processing at the cash register in each store is performed as described below. As a preliminary work, at each store, at the time of selling products, first, the above-mentioned register program is downloaded from the application server 7 and installed in each register terminal device 8. The download operation can be performed in the same procedure as a general application download.

  The register program is updated at relatively short intervals, and it is effective to frequently perform the installation operation in order to prevent illegal activities.

  The program of the above-mentioned fiscal control unit 90 may be downloaded from the application server 7 and installed like the above register program, or may be provided by the manufacturer of the printer 9 or the like and installed. May be. In any case, the program of the fiscal control unit 90 is preferably approved by the government.

  After the installation of the above program, the register terminal device 8 accesses the government server 6 using the register control unit 81, and the registration procedure for the register system 800 is performed. In the government server 6 that has received the access, the registration unit 60 determines the identification information (cash register ID) of the register system 800 that is the access source, and returns the register ID to the register terminal device 8. The printer ID described above can be used as the cashier ID. In this case, the register terminal device 8 transmits the printer ID of the printer 9 when accessing the government server 6.

  In the register control unit 81, the operation control unit 83 receives and stores the cashier ID, and also transmits the cashier ID to the printer 9. Then, in the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9, the acquisition unit 902 acquires the transmitted cashier ID, and the storage unit 901 stores the cashier ID. When the cashier ID is the printer ID, the storage processing of the cashier ID in the printer 9 can be omitted.

  On the other hand, in the government server 6, the information (IP address etc.) of the register system 800 is recorded together with the cashier ID.

  When the printer ID is not used as the cashier ID, the printer ID is transmitted from the register terminal device 8 to the government server 1 together with the cashier ID. The government server 6 stores the transmitted printer ID as information of the register system 800 in association with the cashier ID.

  When the registration procedure is completed as described above, it becomes possible to sell products using the register system 800. The process after the registration procedure will be described below. FIG. 4 is a flowchart exemplifying the processing procedure from the start to the stop of the accounting processing function.

  If there is no misconduct, the accounting processing unit 84 of the register control unit 81 of the present embodiment is activated by the activation key (activation information) transmitted from the government server 6 when the store is opened on that day, and is closed when the store is closed on that day. It is designed to be stopped by the stop key (stop information) sent from.

  Before the opening time of the store in which the register system 800 is installed, the government server 6 generates an activation key or the like for the register system 800 and transmits it to the register system 800 (step S21 in FIG. 4).

  In this embodiment, a predetermined time is recorded for each register system 800, and the fact that the time has come is used as a trigger for this activation key generation processing. Alternatively, as another method, a store clerk operates the printer 9 and requests an activation key or the like using the acquisition unit 902 of the fiscal control unit 90, and the government server 6 receives the request as a trigger. You can

  The generation/transmission process of the activation key is performed by the information issuing unit 61. The activation key is different for each register system 800, and is also generated for the same register system 800 differently for each issuing date. For example, the information obtained by processing the date of the day and the cashier ID by a predetermined method is used as the activation key.

  In addition, at the same timing, the information issuing unit 61 determines whether the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 are consistent, that is, whether the combination of the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 as a hardware individual is correct. Generate matching information. It is assumed that the combination of the hardware is correct in the above registration procedure.

  The information issuing unit 61 specifically generates a printer ID and receipt number range information as the matching information. The printer ID is information stored during the above-described registration procedure, and the information stored corresponding to the information of the register system 800 is extracted and generated.

  The receipt number range information is information indicating a range of receipt numbers given to receipts issued on each register terminal device 8 on that day. The receipt issued from the register terminal device 8 is designed to have a unique receipt number in the tax collection system 700, and each register terminal device 8 is given a serial receipt number in the order of issuance. Therefore, the information issuing unit 61 determines the receipt number range of each register terminal device 8 in accordance with the predicted value of the number of receipts that will be issued by each register terminal device 8 on that day. Here, as an example, a receipt number range of 00000 to 00200 is determined for the register terminal device 8 and receipt number range information of “00000 to 00200” is generated.

  The activation key, the printer ID, and the receipt number range information generated in this way are transmitted by the information issuing unit 61 to the register terminal device 8 via the network 10, but are preferably encrypted before transmission. ..

  The transmitted activation key and the like are received by the acquisition unit 902 of the printer 9 via the register control unit 81 (step S22 in FIG. 4). After that, the storage unit 901 stores the activation key, the printer ID, and the receipt number range information received by the acquisition unit 902 (step S23 in FIG. 4). Further, the acquisition unit 902 transmits the received receipt number range information to the register terminal device 8, and the operation control unit 83 of the register terminal device 8 stores the receipt number range information.

  At this point, the accounting processing unit 84 of the register control unit 81 is stopped and the accounting processing using the register terminal device 8 cannot be performed. In other words, the register terminal device 8 does not function as a register.

  Next, the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9 performs the authentication process of the received activation key (step S24 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the determination unit 903 generates an activation key by a method similar to that of the information issuing unit 61 of the government server 6 based on the information acquired from the government server 6 during the registration procedure, and the activation key is identical to the activation key received by the activation key. If so, the received activation key is authenticated as an official one. In the case of generating by the method using the date and the cashier ID as in the above example, the determination unit 903 generates the activation key by using the cashier ID stored in the above registration procedure.

  If it is not authenticated by the authentication (NG in step S24 of FIG. 4), it is determined that an unauthorized activation key has been received, and the activation/stop unit 904 does not activate the accounting processing unit 84 and continues as it is. , And ends the processing. That is, the register terminal device 8 remains not functioning as a register.

  On the other hand, when the activation key issued from the government server 6 is received without any illegality or error, the received activation key is authenticated (OK in step S24 in FIG. 4).

  In this case, the fiscal control unit 90 performs the next authentication. That is, at this point, the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is checked. Therefore, first, the acquisition unit 902 acquires the printer ID of the printer 9 (step S25 in FIG. 4).

  The determination unit 903 compares the acquired printer ID with the printer ID transmitted from the government server 6 stored in the storage unit 901 (step S26 in FIG. 6), and if they do not match, the printer is connected at that time. It is determined that the printer 9 is an unauthorized printer, that is, it is not authenticated (NG in step S26 in FIG. 4), the start/stop unit 904 does not start the accounting processing unit 84, and ends the processing as it is. To do. That is, the register terminal device 8 remains not functioning as a register. In such a case, it is inferred that the correct printer 9 connected during the above-described registration procedure was replaced with another printer having the same fiscal control unit 90. In such a case, as described above, the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is not authenticated.

  On the other hand, if the acquired printer ID and the printer ID transmitted from the government server 6 match, the determination unit 903 authenticates the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 (OK in step S26 in FIG. 4). ).

  In this way, if the activation key and the printer ID are authenticated, the start/stop unit 904 sends a start command to the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 to start the accounting processing unit 84 (FIG. 4). Step S27). As a result, the register function becomes operable and the accounting process after the sale of the product becomes possible. Therefore, the sale of the product is started at the store.

  After that, unless a fraudulent act such as replacement or removal of the printer 9 is performed, accounting processing (sales calculation is performed each time a product is sold until the accounting processing unit 84 is stopped when the store is closed. Processing) and sales data recording processing.

  Specifically, first, the fiscal control unit 90 checks whether or not the stop condition of the transaction processing unit 84 is satisfied (step S28 in FIG. 4). Here, as the stop condition of the accounting processing unit 84, the condition that the stop key transmitted from the government server 6 (information issuing unit 61) is received by the acquisition unit 902 or the predetermined time is reached is used. You can Further, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is received, a time included in the activation key, or a predetermined closing time can be used. The determination unit 903 determines that the stop condition is satisfied, and if the stop condition is not satisfied (No in step S28 of FIG. 4), the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 and the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9 are Then, the processing when the product is sold and the customer comes to the cashier is started (Yes in step S29 in FIG. 4).

  At this point, the operation control unit 83 of the register control unit 81 checks the consistency with the printer 9 for each accounting process (each receipt issuance). The receipt number range information described above is used for the check. Specifically, first, the operation control unit 83 determines the receipt number of the receipt issued for the accounting process (step S30 in FIG. 4). As described above, since the receipts to be issued are sequentially numbered within the receipt number range generated by the government server 6, the operation control unit 83 determines the receipt numbers according to the rule. As described above, as an example, when the receipt number range information of “0000 to 00200” is sent from the government server 6 and stored, the receipt number of “00001” is determined in the merchandise sales to the first customer of the day. It After that, the receipt numbers are sequentially determined as "00002", "00003",....

  Next, the operation control unit 83 makes an inquiry to the printer 9 and acquires the receipt number range information returned from the fiscal control unit 90 (step S31 in FIG. 4). The receipt number range information acquired here is the receipt number range information stored in the storage unit 901 in step S23.

  Next, the operation control unit 83 determines whether or not the determined receipt number is included in the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S32 in FIG. 4). As a result of the determination, if the receipt number range is not within the receipt number range (No in step S32 of FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 causes the printer 9 to switch to another printer from the start of the process (when the store is opened). It is determined that the transaction has been replaced, that is, it is determined that a mismatch between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 has occurred, and the process of stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is started. Specifically, the processing shifts to step S42 in FIG.

  Further, in the above-described receipt number range information acquisition from the printer 9 (S31), even when there is no response from the printer 9 (when information cannot be acquired), the operation control unit 83 enters the receipt number range. If not (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), the process proceeds to step S42 in FIG. In such a case, it is presumed that the printer 9 has been removed after the processing. In such a case, the accounting process may be illegally performed without storing the fiscal data, and thus the process of stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is performed as described above.

  On the other hand, when the determined receipt number is within the receipt number range (Yes in step S32 of FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 causes the register terminal device 8 at the start of the process (when the store is opened). It is determined that the printer 9 and the printer 9 are consistent with each other, and the accounting processing unit 84 is instructed that accounting processing may be performed on the product sales to the customer.

  Upon receiving the instruction, the accounting processing unit 84 executes accounting processing (step S33 in FIG. 4). The accounting process itself is performed in the same way as the process performed in a conventional register.

  After the accounting processing, the accounting processing unit 84 performs receipt output processing (step S34 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the accounting information related to the product sale is passed to the printer driver execution unit 82 as receipt data. The printer driver execution unit 82 transmits the information to the printer 9 as print data.

  The transmitted print data is received by the fiscal control unit 90, the acquisition unit 902 acquires the receipt number from the print data, and also acquires the receipt number range information stored in the storage unit 901 (step S35 in FIG. 4). ).

  Next, the determination unit 903 determines whether the acquired receipt number is included in the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S36 in FIG. 4). As a result of the determination, if the receipt number range is not within the range (No in step S36 of FIG. 4), the determination unit 903 determines that the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 are inconsistent, and the transaction is completed. The process of stopping the operation of the processing unit 84 is started. Specifically, the processing shifts to step S39 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the receipt number is within the receipt number range (Yes in step S36 of FIG. 4), the determination unit 903 causes the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 at the start of the process (when the store is opened). It is judged that the consistency of the above is maintained, and the receipt output process is continued for the product sales to the customer.

  In this case, the received print data is passed from the fiscal control unit 90 to the print control unit 91, and the receipt is printed and output by the print control unit 91 and the print executing unit 92 according to the print data (Fig. 4 step S37). The output receipt is passed to the customer.

  Subsequently, the fiscal control unit 90 transfers the received print data to the memory control unit 93. The memory control unit 93 generates the fiscal data related to the sale of the product based on the print data, encrypts it, and records it in the fiscal memory 94 (step S38 in FIG. 4).

  After that, until the above-described stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S28 in FIG. 4) or the above-described inconsistency with the printer 9 occurs (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), the above accounting process and receipt output process , And the fiscal data recording process is repeatedly executed every time the product is sold.

  When the determination unit 903 determines that the stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S28 in FIG. 4) or the mismatch is determined (No in step S36 in FIG. 4), The fiscal control unit 90 transmits the fiscal data from the start of the process to the government server 6 to stop the operation of the accounting processing unit 84. In addition, when the stop condition is to receive the stop key transmitted from the government server 6, the information issuing unit 61 generates the stop key at a predetermined time and transmits the stop key to the register system 800. Further, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is transmitted, or a predetermined closing time can be used.

  Specifically, first, the acquisition unit 902 performs a process of acquiring fiscal data (step S39 in FIG. 4). In the acquisition process, the acquisition unit 902 issues an instruction to the memory control unit 93, and the control unit 93 reads the fiscal data (sales data) recorded in the fiscal memory 94 from the activation of the accounting processing unit 84 until now. The read data is acquired by the acquisition unit 902.

  After that, the acquisition unit 902 transmits the acquired fiscal data to the government server 6 (step S40 in FIG. 4). As a result, the fiscal data of the day is downloaded to the government server 6.

  The transmitted fiscal data is received by the data collection unit 62 and stored in the sales data recording unit 63 (step S41 in FIG. 4). The stored data is stored in a readable manner by the cashier ID of the register system 800.

  When the storage process of the data is normally completed, the data collection unit 62 notifies the register system 800 of that fact, and in the fiscal control unit 90 which receives the notification via the register terminal device 8, the start/stop unit 904 is , Sends a stop command to the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 to make the accounting processing unit 84 inoperable, that is, put it in a stopped state (step S42 in FIG. 4).

  If the operation control unit 83 of the register terminal device 8 determines in step S32 that the printer 9 is inconsistent (No in step S32 of FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 causes the accounting processing unit 84. Stop the operation of.

  After that, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 8 cannot be used until the next activation key is received and activated. In the stop process, the process of deleting the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 94 may be performed.

  As described above, the processing in each register system 800 is executed.

  In the above description, the consistency check (S32, S36) based on the receipt number is performed each time a receipt is issued, but the check is not performed every time, and the receipt is issued a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). You may make it to.

  In the above description, the register system 800 can be used when the store is opened, and cannot be used when the store is closed on that day, that is, the cashier is permitted to be used by the government on a business day-by-day basis. Although the data of the day is acquired during the day, the management period may be changed (for example, every two days).

  As described above, in the tax collection system 700, the printer 9, which is an intelligent printer, controls the start/stop of the accounting processing function based on the authentication information sent from the government server 6. Therefore, the fraudulent act of accounting processing can be suppressed.

  In particular, the key information sent from the government server 6 limits the usage time of the accounting processing function and cannot be used outside the regular time zone, so that fraudulent activity such as blank hitting can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, the activation key sent from the government server 6 is different for each register system 800 and changes every time. Therefore, it is difficult to generate the same key information, and it is possible to prevent an unauthorized activation of the accounting processing function.

  In addition, based on the matching information (printer ID and receipt number range information) sent from the government server 6, the matching between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is checked. Accounting cannot be performed due to the suspension. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as replacement of the printer 9.

  Further, when the accounting processing function is stopped (for example, every day), the fiscal data (sales data) while operating is collected by the government server 6, so that it is difficult to falsify the data.

  Further, the data communication at that time is performed after the data to be transmitted is encrypted, and thus it is possible to prevent the data from being tampered with.

  Further, the register program and the like installed in the register terminal device 8 are officially approved by the government, and by requiring frequent updates, fraud can be prevented more effectively.

  In addition, by using the policy of collecting the receipt that is output and given to the customer, it becomes easy to detect the illegal act that has occurred, and it is possible to suppress the illegal act.

  Furthermore, since a general-purpose device such as a smartphone is used as the register terminal device 8 and the register program is downloaded from a general program provider or an app store, the introduction is relatively easy.

  Further, the government server 6 automatically collects the sales data of each store every day, so that it is possible to reduce the labor for collecting the tax of the government.

  The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but extends to the inventions described in the claims and their equivalents.

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Claims (9)

A method of controlling accounting processing in a register terminal device which executes accounting processing when a product is sold and outputs a receipt from a printer,
A storage step of storing the matching judgment information of the register terminal device and the printer,
A determining step of determining the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching determination information;
A start/stop step of controlling the operating state of the accounting process based on the result of the determination;
Have, an acquisition step of acquiring receipt number range information which the printer is stored from the printer,
In the determining step, a receipt number is determined within the receipt number range indicated by the receipt number range information included in the stored matching determination information, and the determined receipt number is the receipt indicated by the acquired receipt number range information. If it is within the number range, it is judged that there is consistency, if it is not within the receipt number range, it is judged as inconsistent,
In the start/stop process, if the judgment determines that there is consistency, the accounting process is set to the operable state, and if the judgment is judged to be inconsistent, the accounting process is stopped. A method of controlling accounting processing characterized by: In claim 1,
Further comprising the step of acquiring individual identification information of the printer from the printer,
In the determination step, if the acquired individual identification information matches the individual identification information included in the stored matching determination information, it is determined that there is consistency, and if they do not match, it is determined that there is inconsistency. ,
In the start/stop process, if the judgment determines that there is consistency, the accounting process is set to the operable state, and if the judgment is judged to be inconsistent, the accounting process is stopped. A method for controlling accounting processing characterized by the above. In claim 2,
Before the start of the accounting process,
A method for controlling accounting processing, characterized in that the individual identification information is acquired and a judgment is made based on the individual identification information. In claim 1,
Each time the receipt is output, before the accounting process for the receipt,
A method of controlling an accounting process, characterized in that the receipt number range information is acquired and a judgment is made based on the receipt number range information. In claim 1 or 4,
In the acquisition step, the stored receipt number range information is stored in the printer before the start of the accounting process. In claim 1,
Furthermore, it has an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer,
In the start/stop process, when the information cannot be acquired from the printer in the acquisition process, the accounting process is stopped. A method of controlling accounting processing in a register terminal device which executes accounting processing when a product is sold and outputs a receipt from a printer,
A storage step of storing the matching judgment information of the register terminal device and the printer,
A determining step of determining the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching determination information;
A start/stop step of controlling the operating state of the accounting process based on the result of the determination;
An acquisition step of acquiring the matching determination information from a server that manages fiscal data communicatively connected to the register terminal device before starting the accounting process; A method of controlling accounting processing, characterized in that the matching judgment information is stored. A register system having a register terminal device for performing accounting processing when a product is sold, and a printer for outputting a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device,
The register terminal device,
An accounting processing unit that executes the accounting process and outputs the receipt relating to the accounting process from the printer;
A storage unit for storing the matching judgment information of the register terminal device and the printer;
A judgment unit for judging the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching judgment information;
A start/stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit based on the result of the determination;
The printer includes a fiscal control unit that has individual identification information and that instructs printing of the receipt and storage of fiscal data related to the accounting process.
The register terminal device,
Further comprising: an obtaining unit obtaining a receipt number range information which the printer is stored from the printer,
The determination unit determines a receipt number within a receipt number range indicated by the receipt number range information included in the stored matching determination information, and the determined receipt number is a receipt indicated by the acquired receipt number range information. If it is within the number range, it is judged that there is consistency, if it is not within the receipt number range, it is judged as inconsistent,
The start/stop unit sets the accounting process to an operable state when it is determined that there is consistency in the determination, and sets the accounting process to be in a stopped state when it is determined to be inconsistent in the determination. A register system characterized by: A register system having a register terminal device for performing accounting processing when a product is sold, and a printer for outputting a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device,
The register terminal device,
An accounting processing unit that executes the accounting process and outputs the receipt related to the accounting process from the printer;
A storage unit for storing the matching judgment information of the register terminal device and the printer;
A judgment unit for judging the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching judgment information;
A start/stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit based on the result of the determination;
The printer includes a fiscal control unit having individual identification information and instructing printing of the receipt and storage of fiscal data relating to the accounting process,
The register terminal device,
Before starting the accounting process, further comprising an acquisition unit for acquiring the matching determination information from a server that manages fiscal data communicatively connected to the register terminal device,
The register system, wherein the storage unit stores the acquired matching determination information.

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