JP6752340B2 - Accounting equipment - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to accounting equipment.

Conventionally, for example, a self-type accounting device has been proposed in which a customer himself / herself executes an operation of registering a sales target of a product or the like and an accounting operation in relation to the sale of a product or the like to be sold. In addition, a semi-self-type checkout system that includes a registration device and an accounting device, in which an operator executes a registration operation on the registration device and a customer executes an accounting operation on the accounting device has been proposed. The accounting devices included in these accounting devices or checkout systems are equipped with coin and banknote change machines for cash accounting.

There is a stock section that stocks banknotes and coins (hereinafter collectively referred to as "money") for replenishing change in this change machine. However, since the accounting device is operated by the customer himself, the accounting device does not have a stock unit for security reasons. Therefore, the clerk such as the attendant carried money from the stock department installed in the management area such as the backyard to the accounting device and replenished the change machine, which put a lot of trouble and load on the clerk.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting device capable of providing a stock unit in an accounting device operated by a customer while ensuring security.

Accounting apparatus embodiment, a housing for accommodating the stock unit for stocking a plurality of types of money to replenish money to change the payout to change machine and the change machine inside, provided in the housing said change A door that can be opened and closed to close the machine and the storage unit that stores the stock unit, a first lock mechanism that switches between a locked state that prevents the door from being opened and an unlocked state that allows the door to be opened, and sales. In the normal mode in which the change machine is driven to pay out the change for the target amount of money, the first lock mechanism is maintained in the locked state, and the specific mode is based on the input of the unlocking permission information of the lock mechanism. Then, the opening / closing control means for setting the first lock mechanism in the unlocked state is provided.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system including a self-POS terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal with the door open. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal with the other doors open. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the coin-roll drawer. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a self-POS terminal. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the attendant PC. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the mobile attendant PC. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the display unit of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the unlocking process in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the replenishment process in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displaying coin replenishment in the display unit of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of error processing control in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of error processing of the printing unit in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of error processing of the printing unit in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing an error in the printing unit in the display unit of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of error processing of the change machine in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of error processing of the change machine in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing an error of the change machine in the display unit of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the change replenishment process of the change machine in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the change replenishment process of the change machine in the self-POS terminal. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing a shortage state of the change machine in the display unit of the self-POS terminal. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the attendant PC. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the mobile attendant PC. FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing a semi-self-type checkout system which is a modification of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, the accounting apparatus according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings of FIGS. 1 to 26. In the embodiment, a self-POS (Point of Sales) terminal in which a customer executes a registration operation and an accounting operation will be described as an accounting device. Further, in the embodiment, as an example of the stock section, a coin-roll drawer for stocking coins to be replenished in a coin change machine (a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins of the same type are stacked and integrated with a film or the like). explain. Further, in the embodiment, the product will be described as an example of the sales target. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system including a self-POS terminal according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a plurality of self-POS terminals 1, an attendant PC (Personal Computer) 2, and a mobile attendant PC 3. Each self-POS terminal 1 and attendant PC 2 are electrically connected by a communication line NT1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) line. Further, the attendant PC 2 and the mobile attendant PC 3 are electrically connected by a communication line NT2 such as a wireless LAN.

The self-POS terminal 1 includes a registration unit that reads a product code that identifies a product to be purchased, and an accounting department that performs accounting operations based on product information corresponding to the read product code. Both the registration operation in the registration department and the accounting operation in the accounting department are performed by the customer himself. The self-POS terminal 1 executes the sales registration process based on the registration operation performed by the customer. Further, the self-POS terminal 1 executes accounting processing based on the accounting operation performed by the customer. The detailed configuration of the self-POS terminal 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

Here, the sales registration process refers to a process of displaying and storing product information such as a product name and price of the product based on the input product code. In addition, the accounting process refers to the process of displaying the total amount of money related to the transaction based on the product information of the sales registration process, and the process of accounting based on the deposit received from the customer and issuing the receipt. In addition, transaction processing includes sales registration processing and accounting processing. In addition, the transaction information includes product information and accounting information.

Further, the self-POS terminal 1 can be switched between the normal mode and the unlocking mode. The normal mode is a mode in which the customer can perform registration operations and accounting operations. The unlocking mode is a mode in which the electromagnetic lock of the self-POS terminal 1 can be unlocked, for example, when an error occurs in the self-POS terminal 1 or when replenishing receipt paper or change. Is. By unlocking the electromagnetic lock, the self-POS terminal 1 can be opened inside. In the self-POS terminal 1, for example, when a code (attendant code in the embodiment) that is permission information for identifying a person who has been given the unlocking authority, such as a manager, a store manager, or a specific attendant, is input. Allows switching to unlocking mode.

Further, in the vicinity of each self-POS terminal 1, a camera for monitoring how a customer performs a registration operation and an accounting operation is provided. The display unit 208 (see FIG. 7) of the attendant PC 2 displays images of customer registration operations and accounting operations on each self-POS terminal 1. The attendant (who is given the unlocking authority) who is a store clerk watches the image projected on the display unit 208 of the attendant PC2 and monitors the customer's registration operation and accounting operation, for example, fraud by the customer. To check. Further, the attendant PC 2 displays the information that the customer operates the help button on the self-POS terminal 1, and the attendant who sees the display goes to the corresponding self-POS terminal 1 and assists the operation, for example.

The mobile attendant PC 3 is a PC that the attendant can carry, such as a tablet-type PC. The mobile attendant PC 3 has some of the functions of the attendant PC. The mobile attendant PC 3 receives the video of the customer registration operation and the accounting operation on the self-POS terminal 1 from the attendant PC 2 and displays it on the display unit 308 (see FIG. 8). The attendant sees the image projected on the display unit 308, monitors the customer's registration operation and accounting operation, and checks for fraud by the customer, for example. Since the attendant carries the mobile attendant PC3, the customer's registration operation and accounting operation can be monitored from any location.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the self-POS terminal 1 includes a first housing 41 and a second housing 42. The first housing 41 has a coin change machine 34, a banknote change machine 35 (collectively referred to as "change machine 27"), a coin-roll drawer 33 (stock unit), and a control in an internal storage portion 37 (see FIG. 3). It houses the device 36. The coin change machine 34 stores coins received from customers by denomination. Further, the coin change machine 34 pays out change for coins to the customer. The banknote change machine 35 stores the banknotes entrusted by the customer by denomination. Further, the bill change machine 35 pays out the change for the bill to the customer. The coin-roll drawer 33 stocks coin-rolls of various denominations of coins. The control device 36 executes the control process of the self-POS terminal 1. The control device 36 includes a control unit 100, a memory unit 14, a communication unit 43, a power supply unit (not shown), and the like in FIG.

Further, the first housing 41 includes a first door 411 (door) that can be opened and closed, and a second door 412 (door). The first door 411 rotates in the vertical direction about the hinge portion 411a. The second door 412 rotates in the left-right direction about the hinge portion 412a. The second door 412 is interfered with by the first door 411, and in order to open the second door 412, it is first necessary to open the first door 411 upward. When both the first door 411 and the second door 412 are closed, it is not possible to open only the second door 412.

When the first door 411 rotates upward, the inner upper side of the first housing 41 is opened, and the coin change machine 34 and the bill change machine 35 are exposed. Further, when the second door 412 rotates to the right, the inner lower side of the first housing 41 is opened, and the bar metal drawer 33 and the control device 36 are exposed.

Further, when the second door 412 rotates to the left, the inner lower side of the first housing 41 is closed, and the bar metal drawer 33 and the control device 36 are hidden by the closed second door 412. After that, the first door 411 rotates downward to close the upper part of the first housing 41, and the coin change machine 34 and the banknote change machine 35 are hidden by the first door 411. By closing the first door 411 and the second door 412 in this way, the self-POS terminal 1 is a storage unit 37 that stores a coin change machine 34, a bill change machine 35, a coin-roll drawer 33, and a control device 36. Is closed tightly inside the first housing 41.

That is, in a state where the first door 411 and the second door 412 are closed and the inside is hermetically closed, the customer and the attendant can use the coin change machine 34 and the bill change machine 35 located inside the first housing 41. , The coin-roll drawer 33 and the control device 36 cannot be touched from the outside of the self-POS terminal 1.

Further, the first housing 41 is a first electromagnetic lock 30 (first electromagnetic lock 30) that switches between a locked state in which the first door 411 is maintained in a closed state and cannot be opened, and an unlocked state in which the first door 411 can be opened. 1 lock mechanism) (see FIG. 6). The electromagnetic lock is a key that electromagnetically switches between the unlocked state and the locked state. In the electromagnetic lock, for example, when the solenoid is energized, the lock pin is positioned at the locked position to be in the locked state, while when the energization is cut off, the lock pin is positioned at the unlocked position and switched to the unlocked state.

When the first electromagnetic lock 30 is locked with the first door 411 and the second door 412 closed, the first door 411 and the second door 412 cannot be opened. When the first electromagnetic lock 30 is unlocked, the first door 411 can be opened. Then, when the first door 411 is opened, the second door 412 can be opened.

Further, the first housing 41 switches between a locked state in which the bar metal drawer 33 is kept in the closed state and cannot be opened, and a second electromagnetic lock 31 (the second electromagnetic lock 31) in which the bar metal drawer 33 can be opened. It is equipped with a two-lock mechanism) (see FIG. 6). If the second electromagnetic lock 31 is locked while the coin-roll drawer 33 is closed, the coin-roll drawer 33 cannot be opened. When the second electromagnetic lock 31 is unlocked, the bar metal drawer 33 is unlocked and can be opened.

Further, the first door 411 includes a deposit hole 271, a discharge hole 273, and a saucer 272. The deposit hole 271 is located on the upper surface of the first door 411 and is a hole for opening a coin insertion slot for depositing into the coin change machine 34. The discharge hole 273 is a hole for opening a payout port for paying out coins from the coin change machine 34. The saucer 272 is a plate for receiving coins of change paid out from the coin change machine 34.

Further, the first door 411 includes a deposit hole 274 and a withdrawal hole 275. The deposit hole 274 is a hole for opening a bill insertion slot for depositing into the bill change machine 35. The withdrawal hole 275 is a hole for opening a payout outlet for upwardly paying out the change of the bills paid out from the bill change machine 35.

Further, the first housing 41 is provided with a basket mounting table 25 and a basket mounting table 26 on the left and right sides of the side surface. The basket mounting table 25 has a first measuring unit 251. The basket mounting table 26 has a second measuring unit 261.

The basket mounting stand 25 is a stand on which a basket into which a product for purchase is placed is placed. The first measuring unit 251 weighs the total weight of the basket placed on the basket mounting table 25 and the products in the basket. The basket mounting table 26 is a table on which a basket for loading products taken out from the basket mounting table 25 is placed. The second measuring unit 261 measures the total weight of the basket placed on the basket mounting table 26 and the products in the basket.

Further, the basket mounting table 26 includes two columns 43 extending upward from the upper surface of the basket mounting table 26, a temporary table 44 formed on the upper part of the columns 43, and two extension rods 45. The extension bar 45 is a bar for hooking a bag (not shown) on vinyl for packing products whose product code has been read by the reading unit 23. The bag is opened with the handle hooked on the extension rod 45 to facilitate loading of products. Further, the temporary stand 44 is a stand on which fragile products (tofu and eggs) among the products whose product code is read by the reading unit 23 are temporarily placed. The products placed on the temporary stand 44 are finally packed in a bag.

The customer takes out the product from the basket placed on the basket mounting table 25, passes it in front of the reading unit 23 described later, and causes the reading unit 23 to read the code attached to the product. Then, the customer puts the product into the basket placed on the basket mounting table 26. The first measuring unit 251 weighs the weight before and after taking out the product from the basket placed on the basket mounting table 25, and the control unit 100 (see FIG. 6) described later measures the weight change. The second measuring unit 261 measures the weight before and after the product is put into the basket placed on the basket mounting table 26, and the control unit 100 measures the weight change. The control unit 100 determines whether the customer is operating correctly based on whether or not both weight changes are equal.

The second housing 42 is provided above the first housing 41. The second housing 42 stores the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, and the card unit 28 in the internal storage unit 38 (see FIG. 4). The reading unit 23 is a device that optically reads, for example, a product code included in a code such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code attached to a product. The printing unit 24 prints transaction information of the product purchased by the customer and issues a receipt. The card unit 28 reads customer identification information from, for example, an inserted credit card. The self-POS terminal 1 executes accounting processing based on the customer identification information read by the card unit 28.

Further, the second housing 42 includes two third doors 421 that rotate between an open position and a closed position. The third door 421 rotates in a double door around the hinge portion 421a. With the third door 421 in the open position, the storage portion 38 of the second housing 42 is opened, and the reading portion 23, the printing portion 24, and the card portion 28 are exposed. Further, with the third door 421 located at the closed position, the inside of the second housing 42 is hermetically closed, and the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, and the card unit 28 are inside the second housing 42. It is hidden in a closed manner. By closing the third door 421 in this way, the self-POS terminal 1 seals the storage unit 38 for storing the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, and the card unit 28 inside the second housing 42. Close to.

That is, in a state where the third door 421 is closed and the storage unit 38 is closed in a sealed manner, the customer and the attendant have the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, and the card unit 28 inside the second housing 42. 2 It cannot be touched from the outside of the housing 42.

Further, the second housing 42 has a third electromagnetic lock 32 that switches between a locked state in which the third door 421 is kept in the closed state and cannot be opened, and an unlocked state in which the third door 421 can be opened (FIG. 6). If the third electromagnetic lock 32 is locked while the third door 421 is closed, the third door 421 cannot be opened. When the third electromagnetic lock 32 is unlocked, the third door 421 is unlocked and can be opened.

Further, the third door 421 is provided with a hole 4212 for exposing the reading window of the reading unit 23, a hole 4213 for discharging the receipt issued from the printing unit 24, and a hole 4211 for inserting the card into the card unit 28. ..

Further, the second housing 42 is provided with a display unit 22 at the top. The display unit 22 displays the product information of the product accompanying the registration operation by the customer. In addition, the display unit 22 displays accounting information associated with the accounting operation by the customer. In addition, the display unit 22 displays the guidance for the customer to appropriately perform the registration operation and the accounting operation. In addition, the display unit 22 displays a release method and an attendant calling method when an erroneous operation is performed.

The display unit 22 is provided with a touch panel 21 on the surface. The touch panel 21 serves as a key. The keys are operated by operating the touch panel 21 at a position corresponding to the various keys displayed on the display unit 22.

Further, the second housing 42 is provided with a columnar pole 46 extending rearward and upward. The upper tip of the pole 46 is provided with a light emitting unit 29 that emits light when a customer performs an operation to call an attendant.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal 1 in a state where the first door 411 and the second door 412 are open. As shown in FIG. 3, since the first door 411 is in the upward open state, the self-POS terminal 1 opens the inside and exposes the storage portion 37 in which the coin change machine 34 and the bill change machine 35 are stored. It is said. Further, since the second door 412 is open to the right, the storage portion 37 in which the bar metal drawer 33 and the control device 36 are housed is exposed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the self-POS terminal 1 in a state where the third door 421 is open. As shown in FIG. 4, since the third door 421 is in a state where double doors are opened on both sides from the center of the self-POS terminal 1, the self-POS terminal 1 opens the inside and opens the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, and the card. The storage unit 38 that stores the unit 28 is exposed.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the coin-roll drawer 33. As shown in FIG. 5, the Climbing Gold Drawer 33 has a housing portion 331 and a drawer portion 332. The housing portion 331 is a box-shaped rectangular parallelepiped housing having an open front surface. The drawer portion 332 can appear and disappear from the front surface portion with respect to the housing portion 331. The drawer portion 332 is closed at a position where it is pushed into the housing portion 331, and is opened at a position where it protrudes from the housing portion 331. The second electromagnetic lock 31 is locked at a position where the drawer portion 332 is pushed into the housing portion 331 to maintain the closed state of the bar metal drawer 33 (the bar bar drawer 33 cannot be opened). Further, by setting the second electromagnetic lock 31 in the unlocked state, the bar metal drawer 33 is unlocked, and the drawer portion 332 is in a state of slightly protruding from the housing portion 331 (open state).

The drawer portion 332 has a plurality of bar metal storage portions 334 arranged in parallel in two rows. Further, each bar metal storage unit 334 includes two transmissive bar metal sensors 336 and a bar metal sensor 337. The Climbing Gold Sensor 336 and the Climbing Gold Sensor 337 provide information on whether or not the Climbing Gold 335 is stored in each Climbing Gold Storage Unit 334, and when the Climbing Gold 335 is stored in the Climbing Gold Storage Unit 334. Outputs information that identifies the denomination of the coin-roll. The control unit 100, which will be described later, grasps the denomination and the number of coins stored in the coin-roll drawer 33 based on the information output by the coin-roll sensor 336 and the coin-roll sensor 337. Then, the control unit 100 calculates the total amount of coins stored in the coin-roll drawer 33 based on the denomination and number of the identified coins. The control unit 100 calculates the number of new coins and the total amount of money each time the number of coins stored in the coin drawer 33 changes.

From here, the hardware configuration of the self-POS terminal 1, the attendant PC2, and the mobile attendant PC3 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the self-POS terminal 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a memory unit 14, and the like. The CPU 11 is the control subject. The ROM 12 stores various programs. The RAM 13 develops various data. The memory unit 14 stores various programs. The CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, and memory unit 14 are connected to each other via the data bus 15. The CPU 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 form the control unit 100. That is, the control unit 100 executes the control process described later by operating the CPU 11 according to the control program stored in the ROM 12 or the memory unit 14 and expanded in the RAM 13.

The memory unit 14 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 141 that stores a control program. Further, the memory section 14 includes a storage metal section 142 and a bar metal section 143. The storage money unit 142 stores the amount of money stored in the change machine 27. Specifically, the storage money unit 142 counts the amount of money stored in the storage unit of the change machine 27 and the amount of money to be paid out from the storage unit for each denomination, and the difference is stored in the change machine 27. Remember as the amount of money you have.

Further, the Climbing Gold Section 143 stores the number of denominations and the total amount of Climbing Gold stocked in the Climbing Drawer 33. Specifically, based on the information output from the Climbing Gold Sensor 336 and the Climbing Gold Sensor 337 of the Climbing Drawer 33, the control unit 100 determines the number of denominations of the Climbing Gold stocked in the Climbing Drawer 33. The amount is calculated and stored in the coin-roll unit 143. More specifically, the control unit 100 grasps the denomination and the number of coins based on the information output from the coins sensor 336 and the coins sensor 337. Further, since the number of coins per coin is determined to be, for example, 50, the amount of money per coins for each denomination can be known. For example, the amount of money per coin of a 10-yen coin is 500 yen. Therefore, if you know the denomination and number of coins, multiply the amount of one coin per coin by the number of coins, and if you do all the coins, the total stocked in the coin drawer 33 You can ask for the amount.

Further, the control unit 100 uses the touch panel 21, the display unit 22, the reading unit 23, the printing unit 24, the first measuring unit 251 and the second measuring unit 261, the change machine 27, and the card unit via the data bus 15 and the controller 16. 28, the light emitting unit 29, the first electromagnetic lock 30, the second electromagnetic lock 31, the third electromagnetic lock 32, the bar metal sensor 336, and the bar metal sensor 337 are connected.

The touch panel 21 displays the unlocking 1 key 211 corresponding to the display of the "unlocking 1 key" on the display unit 22, the unlocking 2 key 212 corresponding to the display of the "unlocking 2 key", and the "unlocking 3 key". The unlocking 3 key 213 corresponding to the above, and the replenishment key 214 corresponding to the display of the "replenishment key" are provided. In the following description, "keys provided on the touch panel 21 corresponding to the display of keys on the display unit" will be simplified and described as, for example, "keys displayed on the display unit".

The unlocking 1 key 211 is a key operated to bring the locked first electromagnetic lock 30 into the unlocked state. The unlocking 2 key 212 is a key operated to bring the locked second electromagnetic lock 31 into the unlocked state. The unlocking 3 key 213 is a key operated to bring the locked third electromagnetic lock 32 into the unlocked state. The replenishment key 214 is a key operated to unlock both the first electromagnetic lock 30 and the second electromagnetic lock 31 in the locked state.

Further, the control unit 100 is connected to the communication unit 43 via the data bus 15. The communication unit 43 transmits / receives information to / from another self-POS terminal 1 or attendant PC 2 via the communication line NT1.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the attendant PC2. As shown in FIG. 7, the attendant PC2 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a memory unit 204, and the like. The CPU 201 is the control subject. The ROM 202 stores various programs. The RAM 203 develops various data. The memory unit 204 stores various programs. The CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203, and memory unit 204 are connected to each other via the data bus 205. The CPU 201, ROM 202, and RAM 203 constitute the control unit 200. That is, the control unit 200 executes the control process described later by operating the CPU 201 according to the control program stored in the ROM 202 or the memory unit 204 and expanded in the RAM 203.

The memory unit 204 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 2041 that stores a control program.

Further, the control unit 200 is connected to the touch panel 207 and the display unit 208 via the data bus 205 and the controller 206. The touch panel 207 has an unlocking 1 key 2071, an unlocking 2 key 2072, an unlocking 3 key 2073, and a replenishment key 2074 displayed on the display unit 208. The function of the unlocking 1 key 2071 is the same as the function of the unlocking 1 key 211. The function of the unlocking 2 key 2072 is the same as the function of the unlocking 2 key 212. The function of the unlocking 3 key 2073 is the same as the function of the unlocking 3 key 213. The function of the replenishment key 2074 is similar to that of the replenishment key 214.

Further, the control unit 200 is connected to the communication unit 209 via the data bus 205. The control unit 200 transmits / receives information to / from each self-POS terminal 1 via the communication unit 209 and the communication line NT1. Further, the control unit 200 is connected to the communication unit 210 via the data bus 205. The control unit 200 transmits / receives information to / from the mobile attendant PC3 via the communication unit 210 and the communication line NT2.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the mobile attendant PC3. As shown in FIG. 8, the mobile attendant PC3 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a memory unit 304, and the like. The CPU 301 is the control subject. The ROM 302 stores various programs. The RAM 303 develops various data. The memory unit 304 stores various programs. The CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 303, and memory unit 304 are connected to each other via the data bus 305. The CPU 301, ROM 302, and RAM 303 form the control unit 300. That is, the control unit 300 executes the control process described later by operating the CPU 301 according to the control program stored in the ROM 302 or the memory unit 304 and expanded in the RAM 303.

The memory unit 304 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 3041 that stores a control program.

Further, the control unit 300 is connected to the touch panel 307, the display unit 308, and the reading unit 309 via the data bus 305 and the controller 306. The touch panel 307 has an unlocking 1 key 3071, an unlocking 2 key 3072, an unlocking 3 key 3073, and a replenishment key 3074 displayed on the display unit 308. The function of the unlocking 1 key 3071 is the same as the function of the unlocking 1 key 211. The function of the unlocking 2 key 3072 is the same as the function of the unlocking 2 key 212. The function of the unlocking 3 key 3073 is the same as the function of the unlocking 3 key 213. The function of the replenishment key 3074 is similar to that of the replenishment key 214. The reading unit 309 has the same configuration as the reading unit 23.

Further, the control unit 300 is connected to the communication unit 310 via the data bus 305. The control unit 300 transmits / receives information to / from the attendant PC 2 via the communication unit 310 and the communication line NT2.

From here on, the control of the self-POS terminal 1 accompanying the operation of the customer will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 to 24. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the self-POS terminal 1. The control unit 100 functions as an open / close control means 101, a replenishment key display means 102, a detection means 103, and a transmission means 104 by following a control program stored in the control program unit 141 of the ROM 12 or the memory unit 14.

The open / close control means 101 maintains the first electromagnetic lock 30 in the locked state and permits the unlocking of the electromagnetic lock in the normal mode in which the coin change machine 34 is driven to execute the accounting process for paying out the change with respect to the amount of the product. In the unlocking mode based on the input of the attendant code having the authority to perform the function, the first electromagnetic lock 30 has a function of switching to the unlocked state.

The replenishment key display means 102 has a function of displaying a replenishment key 214 instructing the replenishment of coins from the coin-roll drawer 33 to the coin change machine 34 on the display unit 22.

The detecting means 103 has a function of detecting a shortage of coins in the coin change machine 34.

The transmission means 104 has a function of transmitting display information for displaying the replenishment key 3074 on the portable mobile attendant PC 3 to the outside.

10 to 24 are diagrams showing a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the self-POS terminal 1 and related display screens. First, the control unit 100 is set to the normal mode when the self-POS terminal 1 is in the standby state. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the start key (not shown) displayed on the display unit 22 has been operated while the self-POS terminal 1 is in the standby state (S11). .. The start key is operated by the customer when starting the operation of the self-POS terminal 1. If it is determined that the product has been operated (Yes in S11), then the control unit 100 determines whether or not the product code that identifies the product has been input from the reading unit 23 by the customer registration operation (S12). If it is determined that the input has been made (Yes in S12), the control unit 100 reads the product information corresponding to the input product code from the product master (not shown) and stores the sales registration in the product information unit 131. The process is executed (S13). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S12. The control unit 100 executes the processes of S11 to S15 in the normal mode. In this normal mode, the customer and the attendant cannot open the first door 411, the second door 412, and the third door 421 of the self-POS terminal 1 to touch each element inside.

If it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in S12), the control unit 100 operates the end key (not shown) for ending the sales registration process displayed on the display unit 22. It is determined whether or not it is (S14). The end key is operated by the customer when the registration operation on the self-POS terminal 1 is completed. If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in S14), the control unit 100 executes accounting processing based on the product information stored in the product information unit 131 (S15). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined that the end key has not been operated (No in S14), the control unit 100 returns to S12.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S11 that the start key has not been operated (No in S11), the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant code has been input from the reading unit 23 (S21). The attendant code is a code for identifying the attendant, and is printed on, for example, an employee ID card carried by the attendant in the form of a bar code, for example. The self-POS terminal 1 inputs the attendant code by having the attendant read the employee ID card by the reading unit 23.

When it is determined that the attendant code has been input (Yes in S21), the control unit 100 then determines whether or not the input attendant code has the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (S22). ). In relation to handling the money stored in the self-POS terminal 1, the store gives the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 only to a specific person such as the person in charge of the sales floor or the leader. Therefore, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant is authorized to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 based on the input attendant code.

When it is determined that the attendant code (authorization information for unlocking the lock mechanism) is authorized (Yes in S22), the control unit 100 changes the self-POS terminal 1 from the normal mode to the unlock mode. Switch (S23). Then, the control unit 100 (replenishment key display means 102) displays a display screen displaying the unlock key for unlocking the electromagnetic lock on the display unit 22 (S24).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in which the unlock key is displayed on the display unit 22 in S24. As shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 100 displays the unlocking 1 key 211, the unlocking 2 key 212, the unlocking 3 key 213, and the replenishment key 214 on the display unit 22.

Returning to the description of FIG. Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant has operated any of the unlocking 1 key 211, the unlocking 2 key 212, and the unlocking 3 key 213 (S25). When it is determined that any of the unlock keys has been operated (Yes in S25), the control unit 100 executes the unlock process described in detail in FIG. 12 (S26). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined that none of the unlocking keys has been operated (No in S25), then the control unit 100 determines whether or not the replenishment key 214 has been operated (S27). When it is determined that the replenishment key 214 has been operated (Yes in S27), the control unit 100 executes the change replenishment process described in detail in FIG. 13 (S28). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If the attendant determines that the replenishment key 214 is not being operated (No in S27), the control unit 100 returns to S25.

If it is determined in S22 that the input attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S22), the control unit 100 does not have the authority to unlock the attendant code. An error message indicating the above is displayed on the display unit 22 (S29). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S21 that the attendant code has not been input from the reading unit 23 (No in S21), then the control unit 100 (detecting means 103) causes an error in the self-POS terminal 1. It is determined whether or not it is (S31). This error is not an error, for example, in addition to a so-called error such as a jam in the receipt paper in the printing unit 24 or a jam in the change machine 27, but for example, the roll-shaped receipt paper stored in the printing unit 24 is coming soon. This includes a state in which the change machine 27 is exhausted and a state in which the number of changes stored in the change machine 27 is less than a predetermined quantity (these are collectively referred to as a “shortage state”).

When it is determined that an error has occurred (Yes in S31), the control unit 100 executes the error processing described in detail in FIGS. 15 to 24 (S32). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined that no error has occurred (No in S31), the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Next, the unlocking process in S26 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the unlocking process in the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the unlocking key operated in S25 is the unlocking 1 key 211 (S41). The attendant operates the unlocking 1 key 211 when an error such as a change jam occurs in the change machine 27. When it is determined that the unlocking 1 key 211 is used (Yes in S41), the control unit 100 sets the first electromagnetic lock 30 in the unlocked state (S42). In this state, the first door 411 is released from the closed state and can rotate upward around the hinge portion 411a to be in the open state. The attendant opens the first door 411, and then opens the second door 412 centering on the hinge portion 412a. In this state, the second electromagnetic lock 31 maintains the locked state. Then, the attendant opens the coin change machine 34 or the bill change machine 35 to eliminate an error state such as a jam of money.

After resolving the error condition, the attendant closes the second door 412 and the first door 411 in this order. The control unit 100 determines whether or not the first door 411 is closed (S43). The control unit 100 determines S43 based on the output of the sensor that detects the opening / closing of the first door 411. Wait until the first door 411 is closed (No in S43), and when it is determined that the first door 411 is closed (Yes in S43), the control unit 100 sets the first electromagnetic lock 30 in the locked state. , The first door 411 cannot be opened (S44). Then, the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the normal mode (S45). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the unlock key operated in S25 is not the unlock 1 key 211 (No in S41), the control unit 100 determines that the unlock key operated in S25 is the unlock 2 key 212. It is determined whether or not there is (S51). After the unlocking 1 key 211 is operated, the attendant operates the unlocking 2 key 212 to open the second electromagnetic lock, for example, when opening the bar drawer 33 to replenish the bar or take out the bar. 31 is unlocked. When it is determined that the unlocking 2 key 212 is used (Yes in S51), the control unit 100 sets the second electromagnetic lock 31 in the unlocked state (S52). In this state, the coin-roll drawer 33 is released from the closed state, and the drawer portion 332 is in an open state slightly protruding forward from the housing portion 331. The attendant pulls out the protruding drawer portion 332 toward the front. Then, the attendant replenishes and removes the coin-rolls from the coin-roll drawer 33.

The attendant pushes the drawer portion 332 into the housing portion 331 after taking out and replenishing the coin-roll. The control unit 100 determines whether or not the coin-roll drawer 33 is closed (S53). The control unit 100 determines S53 based on the output of the sensor that detects the opening and closing of the coin-roll drawer 33. Wait until the coin-roll drawer 33 is closed (No in S53), and when it is determined that the coin-roll drawer 33 is closed (Yes in S53), the control unit 100 sets the second electromagnetic lock 31 in the locked state. , The coin-roll drawer 33 is made unopenable (S54). Then, the control unit 100 executes S45. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

If it is determined that the unlocking key operated in S25 is not the unlocking 2 key 212 (No in S51), the control unit 100 uses the unlocking 3 key 213 to unlock the key operated in S25. It is determined whether or not there is (S61). When it is determined that the unlocking 3 key 213 is used (Yes in S61), the control unit 100 sets the third electromagnetic lock 32 in the unlocked state (S62). In this state, the third door 421 is released from the closed state, and can rotate around the hinge portion 421a in a double door shape to be in the open state. The attendant opens the third door 421. Then, the attendant eliminates the error state in the printing unit 24 and the card unit 28. If it is determined that the operated unlock key is not the unlock 3 key 213 (No in S61), the control unit 100 returns to S41.

The attendant closes the third door 421 after resolving the error condition. The control unit 100 determines whether or not the third door 421 is closed (S63). The control unit 100 determines S63 based on the output of the sensor that detects the opening / closing of the third door 421. Wait until the third door 421 is closed (No in S63), and when it is determined that the third door 421 is closed (Yes in S63), the control unit 100 sets the third electromagnetic lock 32 in the locked state. , The third door 421 cannot be opened (S64). Then, the control unit 100 executes the process of S45. Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Next, the change replenishment process in S28 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of the change replenishment process in the self-POS terminal 1. First, the control unit 100 calculates the amount of coins stored in the coin change machine 34. Specifically, since the control unit 100 grasps the appropriate number of coins to be stored for each denomination in the coin change machine 34, the control unit 100 has the appropriate number of coins to be stored and the coins currently stored in the storage unit. Compare with the number of sheets. Then, the control unit 100 calculates whether or not there is a shortage of coins in the coin change machine 34 and how much coins should be replenished (S71). Then, for the missing denomination, the replenishment quantity is displayed by the number of coins (S72).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the display screen in S72, showing a message indicating that the 10-yen coin and the 100-yen coin are to be replenished, and one coin of the 10-yen coin and the 100-yen coin as the replenishing coin. The display 224 indicating that is displayed.

Returning to the description of FIG. Next, the control unit 100 unlocks the first electromagnetic lock 30 to open the first door 411 (S73). Subsequently, the control unit 100 unlocks the second electromagnetic lock 31 to open the coin-roll drawer 33 (S74). In this state, the attendant takes out the coins of 10-yen coins and 100-yen coins from the coin-roll drawer 33. Then, the attendant destroys the package seal of the 10-yen coin that was taken out, replenishes 50 10-yen coins in the storage section of the 10-yen coin, and further destroys the package seal of the 100-yen coin. Replenish 50 yen coins in the storage section of 100 yen coins.

The control unit 100 determines whether or not the outputs of the coin-roll sensor 336 and the coin-roll sensor 337 have changed by taking out the coin-roll of the 10-yen coin and the coin-roll of the 100-yen coin from the coin-roll drawer 33. S75). When it is determined that the change has occurred (Yes in S75), the control unit 100 has the Climbing Gold drawer 33 stored in the Climbing Gold section 143 based on the detection outputs of the Climbing Gold sensor 336 and the Climbing Gold sensor 337 that have changed. The number of coins of 10-yen coins and the number of coins of 100-yen coins are recounted by -1 (S76). Further, the control unit 100 counts 50 10-yen coins and 50 100-yen coins replenished in the coin change machine 34, and updates the numerical value of the storage unit 142.

When the replenishment of coins is completed, the attendant first pushes the drawer portion 332 of the coin-roll drawer 33 into the housing portion 331 to close the coin-roll drawer 33. The control unit 100 determines whether or not the coin-roll drawer 33 is in the closed state (S77). It waits until the closed state is reached (No in S77), and when it is determined that the closed state is reached (Yes in S77), the control unit 100 locks the second electromagnetic lock 31 (S78).

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the first door 411 is in the closed state (S79). It waits until it is in the closed state (No in S79), and when it is determined that it is in the closed state (Yes in S79), the control unit 100 locks the first electromagnetic lock 30 (S80). Then, the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the normal mode (S81). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. In S75, if there is no change in the outputs of the Climbing Gold Sensor 336 and the Climbing Gold Sensor 337 (No in S75), the control unit 100 executes the processing after S77 without performing the processing in S76.

In this way, in the unlocking mode of the self-POS terminal 1, the attendant operates the unlocking key displayed on the display unit 22, and the control unit 100 unlocks the corresponding electromagnetic lock. Open the door. The attendant opens the door and executes error processing for the elements stored in the storage unit. Further, when the attendant operates the replenishment key 214 displayed on the display unit 22, both the first electromagnetic lock 30 and the second electromagnetic lock 31 are opened, and the first door 441 and the coin-roll drawer 33 are opened. Become. The attendant takes out the coin-roll of the displayed denomination from the open coin-roll drawer 33 and replenishes the coin change machine 34.

Next, the error processing of S32 will be described. 15 to 24 are flowcharts showing a flow of control of error processing in the self-POS terminal 1 and a display example of a display screen related thereto. The control unit 100 determines whether or not there is an error state or a shortage state in each element described below according to the output of each error detection sensor.

As shown in FIG. 15, first, the control unit 100 determines whether or not an error or a shortage state has occurred in the printing unit 24 (S91). When it is determined that an error or a shortage state has occurred in the printing unit 24 (Yes in S91), the control unit 100 executes the error processing or the shortage state processing of the printing unit 24 (S92). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

If it is determined that the printing unit 24 is not in an error state or a shortage state (No in S91), then the control unit 100 determines whether or not an error state or a coin shortage state has occurred in the change machine 27. Is determined (S93). The error state in the change machine 27 means, for example, a jam of coins or banknotes in the middle of transportation. The shortage state of the coin change machine 34 means, for example, a state in which the number of coins stored in the storage unit is less than a predetermined number.

When the change machine 27 determines that an error state or a shortage state has occurred (Yes in S93), the control unit 100 determines whether the change state is an error state or a shortage state (S94). If it is determined that the error state is present (error in S94), the control unit 100 executes change error processing (S95). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. Further, when it is determined that the state is insufficient (insufficient in S94), the control unit 100 executes the change replenishment process (S96). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Further, when it is determined that neither the error state nor the coin shortage state has occurred in the change machine 27, the control unit 100 executes error processing of elements other than the printing unit 24 and the change machine 27 (S97). ). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Next, the printing unit error processing of S92 will be described. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing a flow of control of error processing of the printing unit 24 in the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 100 displays an error state or a shortage state generated in the printing unit 24 on the display unit 22 (S101). Then, the control unit 100 transmits the screen information to be displayed on the display unit 22 to the attendant PC 2 (S102).

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant code has been input from the reading unit 23 (S103). If it is determined that the input has been made (Yes in S103), it is determined whether or not the input attendant code has the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (S104). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S104), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlocking mode (S105). Then, the control unit 100 displays the unlocking 3 key 213 on the display unit 22 (S106). At this time, the other unlock key and the replenishment key 214 are not displayed.

FIG. 18 is an example of screen information displayed on the display unit 22 in S106. As shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 100 displays a message 221 indicating that the printing unit 24 is in an error state or a shortage state and an unlocking 3 key 213 on the display unit 22. The attendant operates the unlocking 3 key 213.

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant has operated the unlocking 3 key 213 (S107). It waits until it is operated (No in S107), and when it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S107), the control unit 100 sets the third electromagnetic lock 32 in the unlocked state (S108). In this state, the attendant opens the third door 421 to eliminate the error in the printing unit 24. Then, the attendant closes the third door 421.

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the third door 421 is closed (S109). It waits until it is in the closed state (No in S109), and when it is determined that it is in the closed state (Yes in S109), the control unit 100 locks the third electromagnetic lock 32 (S110). Then, the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the normal mode (S111). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, in S104, when it is determined that the input attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S104), the control unit 100 does not have the authority to unlock the attendant code. Is displayed on the display unit 22 (S112). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Further, when it is determined in S103 that the attendant code has not been input from the reading unit 23 (No in S103), whether or not the control unit 100 has received the attendant code from the attendant PC 2 as shown in FIG. (S121). If it is determined that the signal has not been received (No in S121), the control unit 100 returns to S103, and if it is determined that the signal has been received (Yes in S121), the control unit 100 has received the attendant code. It is determined whether or not the self-POS terminal 1 has the authority to unlock (S122). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S122), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlocking mode (S123).

Then, the control unit 100 transmits the screen information displayed by S106, which displays the unlocking 3 key 213 on the display unit 22, to the attendant PC 2 (S124). Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant PC2 has received the unlocking 3 information indicating that the attendant has operated the unlocking 3 key 3073 displayed on the display unit 308 of the mobile attendant PC3 (S125). ). It waits until it is received (No in S125), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S125), the control unit 100 executes the processes after S108. If it is determined in S122 that the received attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S122), the control unit 100 executes the process of S112.

Next, the change error processing in S95 will be described. 19 and 20 are flowcharts showing a flow of control of error processing of the change machine in the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 19, the control unit 100 displays the error state generated in the change machine 27 on the display unit 22 (S131). Then, the control unit 100 transmits the screen information to be displayed on the display unit 22 to the attendant PC 2 (S132).

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant code has been input from the reading unit 23 (S133). If it is determined that the input has been made (Yes in S133), it is determined whether or not the input attendant code has the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (S134). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S134), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlock mode (S135). Then, the control unit 100 displays the unlocking 1 key 211 on the display unit 22 (S136). At this time, the other unlock key and the replenishment key 214 are not displayed.

FIG. 21 is an example of screen information displayed on the display unit 22 in S136. As shown in FIG. 21, the control unit 100 displays a message 222 indicating that the change machine 27 is in an error state and an unlocking 1 key 211 on the display unit 22. The attendant operates the unlocking 1 key 211.

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant has operated the unlocking 1 key 211 (S137). It waits until it is operated (No in S137), and when it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S137), the control unit 100 sets the first electromagnetic lock 30 in the unlocked state (S138). In this state, the attendant opens the first door 411 and the second door 412 to eliminate the error in the change machine 27. Then, the attendant closes the second door 412 and the first door 411 in this order.

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the first door 411 is closed (S139). It waits until it is in the closed state (No in S139), and when it is determined that it is in the closed state (Yes in S139), the control unit 100 locks the first electromagnetic lock 30 (S140). Then, the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the normal mode (S141). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, in S134, when it is determined that the input attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S134), the control unit 100 does not have the authority to unlock the attendant code. An error message indicating the above is displayed on the display unit 22 (S142). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Further, when it is determined in S133 that the attendant code has not been input from the reading unit 23 (No in S133), whether or not the control unit 100 has received the attendant code from the attendant PC 2 as shown in FIG. (S151). If it is determined that the signal has not been received (No in S151), the control unit 100 returns to S133, and if it is determined that the signal has been received (Yes in S151), the control unit 100 has the attendant code received. It is determined whether or not the self-POS terminal 1 has the authority to unlock (S152). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S152), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlocking mode (S153).

Then, the control unit 100 transmits the screen information displayed in S136, which displays the unlocking 1 key 211 on the display unit 22, to the attendant PC 2 (S154). Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant PC 2 has received the unlock 1 information indicating that the attendant has operated the unlock 1 key 3071 displayed on the display unit 308 of the mobile attendant PC 3 (S155). ). It waits until it is received (No in S155), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S155), the control unit 100 executes the processes after S138. If it is determined in S152 that the received attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S152), the control unit 100 executes the process of S142.

Next, the change replenishment process in S96 will be described. 22 and 23 are flowcharts showing a flow of control of change replenishment processing in the self-POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 22, the control unit 100 displays on the display unit 22 the state of lack of change that has occurred in the coin change machine 34 (S161). Then, the control unit 100 transmits the screen information to be displayed on the display unit 22 to the attendant PC 2 (S162).

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant code has been input from the reading unit 23 (S163). If it is determined that the input has been made (Yes in S163), it is determined whether or not the input attendant code has the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (S164). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S164), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlock mode (S165).

Next, the control unit 100 calculates the number of coins to be replenished (the number of coins) for the coins of the denomination whose sensor of the coin change machine 34 has detected the shortage state (S166). Then, the control unit 100 (replenishment key display means 102) displays the replenishment key 214 on the display unit 22 (S167).

FIG. 24 is an example of the display screen displayed on the display unit 22 in S167. As shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 100 displays a message 223 on the display unit 22 indicating that the 10-yen coin is insufficient and that three coins of the 10-yen coin are to be replenished. Further, the control unit 100 displays the replenishment key 214 on the display unit 22. The attendant operates the replenishment key 214.

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant has operated the replenishment key 214 (S168). It waits until it is operated (No in S168), and when it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S168), the control unit 100 sets the first electromagnetic lock 30 to the unlocked state (S169). Subsequently, or at the same time, the control unit 100 unlocks the second electromagnetic lock 31 (S170). In this state, the attendant opens the first door 411 and the second door 412, further opens the coin-roll drawer 33, takes out three 10-yen coins from the coin-roll drawer 33, and uses the coin change machine. Replenish 34.

The control unit 100 determines whether or not the Climbing Gold sensor 336 and the Climbing Gold sensor 337 have detected that the Climbing Gold has been taken out from 33 of the Climbing Gold drawer (S171). If it is determined that it has been detected (Yes in S171), the control unit 100 has 10 in the coin-roll drawer 33 stored in the coin-roll unit 143 based on the outputs of the coin-roll sensor 336 and the coin-roll sensor 337. A recalculation is performed to reduce the number of coins of yen coins to -3 (S172). At this time, the total amount of coins stored in the coin-roll drawer 33 stored in the coin-roll unit 143 is also recalculated (S172). Further, the control unit 100 counts 150 10-yen coins replenished in the coin change machine 34 and recalculates the numerical value of the storage unit 142 (S172). If it is determined that the removal of the coin-roll is not detected (No in S171), the control unit 100 executes the processes after S173.

Next, the attendant closes the coin-roll drawer 33, the second door 412, and the first door 411 in this order. Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the coin-roll drawer 33 is in the closed state (S173). It waits until it is in the closed state (No in S173), and when it is determined that it is in the closed state (Yes in S173), the control unit 100 locks the second electromagnetic lock 31 (S174).

Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the first door 411 is closed (S175). It waits until it is in the closed state (No in S175), and when it is determined that it is in the closed state (Yes in S175), the control unit 100 locks the first electromagnetic lock 30 (S176). Then, the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the normal mode (S177). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S164 that the input attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S164), the control unit 100 does not have the authority to unlock the attendant code. Is displayed on the display unit 22 (S178). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

Further, when it is determined in S163 that the attendant code has not been input from the reading unit 23 (No in S163), whether or not the control unit 100 has received the attendant code from the attendant PC 2 as shown in FIG. 23. Is determined (S191). If it is determined that the signal has not been received (No in S191), the control unit 100 returns to S163, and if it is determined that the signal has been received (Yes in S191), the control unit 100 has the attendant code received. It is determined whether or not the self-POS terminal 1 has the authority to unlock (S192). When it is determined that the user has the authority (Yes in S192), the control unit 100 switches the self-POS terminal 1 to the unlocking mode (S193).

Then, the control unit 100 (transmission means 104) transmits the screen information displayed by S167 displaying the replenishment key 214 on the display unit 22 to the attendant PC 2 in order to display it on the mobile attendant PC 3 (S194). Next, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the attendant PC2 has received the replenishment information indicating that the attendant has operated the replenishment key 3074 displayed on the display unit 308 of the mobile attendant PC3 (S195). It waits until it is received (No in S195), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S195), the control unit 100 executes the processes after S169. If it is determined in S192 that the received attendant code does not have the authority to unlock the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S192), the control unit 100 executes the process of S178.

From here, the control processing of the attendant PC2 and the mobile attendant PC3 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the attendant PC 2. As shown in FIG. 25, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the screen information for displaying the error information has been received from the self-POS terminal 1 (S201). If it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S201), the control unit 200 displays the screen information including the received error information on the display unit 208 (S202). Then, the control unit 200 transmits the received screen information to the mobile attendant PC 3 (S203).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the attendant code has been received from the mobile attendant PC 3 in response to the transmitted screen information (S204). It waits until it is received (No in S204), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S204), the control unit 200 transmits the attendant code to the self-POS terminal 1 (S205).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the screen information including the unlock key corresponding to the corresponding error has been received from the self-POS terminal 1 (S206). It waits until it is received (No in S206), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S206), the control unit 200 transmits the received screen information to the mobile attendant PC3 (S207).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the mobile attendant PC3 that has transmitted the screen information has received the operation information that the attendant has operated the unlock key (S208). It waits until it is received (No in S208), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S208), the control unit 200 transmits the received operation information to the self-POS terminal 1 (S209). Then, the control unit 200 returns to S201.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S201 that the screen information for displaying the error information is not received from the self-POS terminal 1 (No in S201), the control unit 200 receives the insufficient information of the printing unit 24 from the self-POS terminal 1. It is determined whether or not the screen information for displaying is received (S211). If it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S211), the control unit 200 displays the screen information including the received insufficient information on the display unit 208 (S212). Then, the control unit 200 executes the processing after S203.

If it is determined that the screen information for displaying the shortage information of the printing unit 24 has not been received (No in S211), then the control unit 200 has a shortage of coins in the coin change machine 34 from the self-POS terminal 1. It is determined whether or not the screen information for displaying the information has been received (S221). When it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S221), the control unit 200 displays the screen information including the received insufficient information on the display unit 208 (S222). Then, the control unit 200 transmits the received screen information to the mobile attendant PC 3 (S223).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the attendant code has been received from the mobile attendant PC 3 in response to the transmitted screen information (S224). It waits until it is received (No in S224), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S224), the control unit 200 transmits the attendant code to the self-POS terminal 1 (S225).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the screen information including the replenishment key 214 corresponding to the shortage information has been received from the self-POS terminal 1 (S226). It waits until it is received (No in S226), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S226), the control unit 200 transmits the received screen information to the mobile attendant PC3 (S227).

Next, the control unit 200 determines whether or not the mobile attendant PC 3 that has transmitted the screen information has received the operation information that the attendant has operated the replenishment key 3074 displayed on the display unit 308 of the mobile attendant PC 3 (S228). .. It waits until it is received (No in S228), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S228), the control unit 200 transmits the received operation information to the self-POS terminal 1 (S229). Then, the control unit 200 returns to S201.

Further, when it is determined that the screen information for displaying the coin shortage information in the coin change machine 34 has not been received from the self-POS terminal 1 (No of S221), the control unit 200 executes other processing (No). S230). Then, the control unit 200 returns to S201.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing in the mobile attendant PC3. As shown in FIG. 26, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the screen information for displaying the error information has been received from the attendant PC 2 (S231). If it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S231), the control unit 300 displays the screen information including the received error information on the display unit 308 (S232).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the attendant code has been input from the reading unit 309 in response to the displayed screen information (S233). It waits until it is input (No in S233), and if it is determined that the input is made (Yes in S233), the control unit 300 transmits the attendant code to the attendant PC2 (S234).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the screen information including the unlock key corresponding to the corresponding error has been received from the attendant PC 2 (S235). It waits until it is received (No in S235), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S235), the control unit 300 displays the received screen information on the display unit 308 (S236).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the attendant has operated the unlock key included in the screen information displayed on the display unit 308 (S237). It waits until the operation is performed (No in S237), and when it is determined that the operation is performed (Yes in S237), the control unit 300 transmits the operation information of the operated unlock key to the attendant PC2 (S238). Then, the control unit 200 returns to S231.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S231 that the screen information for displaying the error information is not received from the attendant PC2 (No in S231), the control unit 300 displays the insufficient information of the printing unit 24 from the attendant PC2. It is determined whether or not the information has been received (S241). When it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S241), the control unit 300 displays the screen information including the received insufficient information on the display unit 308 (S242). Then, the control unit 300 executes the processing after S233.

Further, when it is determined that the screen information for displaying the insufficient information of the printing unit 24 has not been received from the attendant PC 2 (No in S241), the control unit 300 then receives the coins in the coin change machine 34 from the attendant PC 2. It is determined whether or not the screen information for displaying the insufficient information of the above is received (S251). If it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S251), the control unit 300 displays the screen information including the received insufficient information on the display unit 308 (S252).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the attendant has input the attendant code from the reading unit 309 in response to the displayed screen information (S253). It waits until it is received (No in S253), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S253), the control unit 300 transmits the attendant code to the attendant PC2 (S254).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the screen information including the replenishment key 3074 corresponding to the shortage information has been received from the attendant PC2 (S255). It waits until it is received (No in S255), and if it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S255), the control unit 300 displays the received screen information on the display unit 308 (S256).

Next, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the attendant has operated the replenishment key 3074 displayed on the display unit 308 (S257). It waits until it is operated (No in S257), and if it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S257), the control unit 300 transmits operation information indicating that the replenishment key 3074 has been operated to the attendant PC 2 (S258). .. Then, the control unit 200 returns to S231.

Further, when it is determined that the attendant PC2 has not received the screen information for displaying the coin shortage information in the coin change machine 34 (No in S251), the control unit 300 executes other processing (S259). .. Then, the control unit 300 returns to S231.

According to the self-POS terminal 1 of such an embodiment, when the self-POS terminal 1 is in the normal mode, the first door 411 is closed by locking the first electromagnetic lock 30. Further, when the self-POS terminal 1 is in the unlocking mode, the first door 411 is opened by unlocking the first electromagnetic lock 30. Therefore, in the normal mode, the self-POS terminal 1 is blocked by the closed first door 411 and the customer cannot touch the coin-roll drawer 33. Further, in the unlocking mode, the attendant can replenish coins from the coin-roll drawer 33 to the coin change machine 34. Therefore, the coin-roll drawer 33 can be provided in the self-POS terminal 1 while ensuring security.

Further, in the embodiment, in the unlocking mode, the unlocking key and the replenishment key 214 for unlocking both the first electromagnetic lock 30 and the second electromagnetic lock 31 are displayed, so that the bar metal drawer 33 is displayed while ensuring security. It can be provided in the self-POS terminal 1.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

For example, in the embodiment, the coin-roll drawer 33 for stocking coins for replenishing coins in the coin change machine 34 has been described as a stock unit, but the stock unit is not limited to this, and the stock unit replenishes the banknote change machine 35 with banknotes. It may be configured to do so.

Further, in the embodiment, the printing unit 24 and the change machine 27 have been described as devices for generating an error, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an error may occur in an element other than the printing unit 24.

Further, in the embodiment, the second door 412 is opened and closed together with the first door 411, but the second door 412 is not an indispensable requirement.

Further, in the embodiment, in addition to the first electromagnetic lock 30 that opens and closes the first door, a second electromagnetic lock 31 that opens and closes the bar metal drawer 33 is provided, but the second electromagnetic lock is indispensable. Not a requirement.

Further, in the embodiment, the change machine 27 and the coin-roll drawer 33 are provided in the storage portion 37 of the first housing 41, and the printing portion 24 and the card portion 28 are provided in the storage portion 38 of the second housing 42. Not limited to this, all the elements may be provided in the storage portion in the same housing.

Further, in the embodiment, the product has been described as an example of the sales target, but the sales target may be, for example, a service.

Further, in the embodiment, the self-POS terminal 1 has been described as an accounting device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an accounting device in a semi-self-type checkout system including a registration device and an accounting device may be used. FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing a semi-self-type checkout system as a modified example of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, the checkout system 501 includes a registration device 502 operated by the operator O who is a store clerk, and an accounting device 503 operated by the customer C himself.

The registration device 502 is installed on a horizontally long table-shaped workbench 505. Each registration device 502 and each accounting device 503 are electrically connected to each other by a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

Two accounting devices 503 are provided for one registration device 502. In the example of FIG. 27, two accounting devices 503, the accounting device 1 and the accounting device 2, are connected to one registration device 502. Further, two accounting devices 503, the accounting device 3 and the accounting device 4, are connected to the other registration device 502. The accounting device 1, the accounting device 2, the accounting device 3, and the accounting device 4 are accounting devices 503 having the same structure and function. Each accounting device 503 is installed linearly adjacent to the workbench 505. Therefore, in the modified example, the passage of the customer C is formed between the plurality of workbenches 505.

Further, the accounting device 503 is provided with a change machine and a coin-roll drawer inside. Further, the accounting device 503 includes a door for closing the coin-roll drawer and an electromagnetic lock. Further, the accounting device 503 can be switched between the normal mode and the unlocking mode.

In such a checkout system 501, when the customer C places the basket containing the product to be purchased on the workbench 505 of the registration device 502, the operator O takes out the product from the basket and attaches the product to the product. Perform a registration operation to read the product code you are using with a scanner (not shown). The registration device 502 reads the product information based on the read product code and executes the sales registration process. The registration device 502 transmits the product information of the product for which the sales registration process has been performed to the accounting device 503.

When the registration operation by the operator O is completed, the customer C goes to the designated accounting device. The accounting device 503 to which the customer C is directed receives the product information from the registration device 502. The accounting device 503 receives the product information and displays it on the display unit (not shown). Customer C executes the accounting operation based on the displayed product information.

In such a modification, when the accounting device 503 is in the normal mode, the accounting device 503 keeps the door closed in the storage portion containing the coin-roll drawer because the electromagnetic lock is locked. Therefore, customer C cannot touch the coin-roll drawer. On the other hand, when the accounting device 503 is in the unlocking mode, the operator O can open the door, take out the coin-roll from the coin-roll drawer, and refill the change machine.

The program executed by the self-POS terminal 1 of the embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium.

Further, the program executed by the self-POS terminal 1 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. Further, the program executed by the self-POS terminal 1 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Further, the program executed by the self-POS terminal 1 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided by incorporating it in a ROM or the like in advance.

1 Self POS terminal 2 Attendant PC
3 Mobile Attendant PC
22 Display unit 30 1st electromagnetic lock 31 2nd electromagnetic lock 32 3rd electromagnetic lock 33 Climbing gold drawer 34 Coin change machine 35 Banknote change machine 100 Control unit 101 Open / close control means 102 Replenishment key display means 103 Detection means 104 Transmission means 335 stick Gold 336 Climbing Gold Sensor 337 Climbing Gold Sensor 411 1st Door 412 2nd Door 421 3rd Door

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-181377

Claims (5)

A change machine that pays out change, a housing that stores a stock section that stocks multiple types of money to replenish the change machine, and a housing that stores the inside.
An openable / closable door provided in the housing and closing the storage unit for storing the change machine and the stock unit.
A first lock mechanism that switches between a locked state in which the door cannot be opened and an unlocked state in which the door can be opened.
In the normal mode in which the change machine is driven to pay out the change for the amount to be sold, the first lock mechanism is kept locked and the lock mechanism is specified based on the input of the unlock permission information. In the mode, the opening / closing control means for unlocking the first lock mechanism and
Accounting equipment equipped with. A second lock mechanism that switches between a locked state in which the stock portion is closed and an unlocked state in which the stock portion can be opened.
Further equipped with,
The opening / closing control means sets the second lock mechanism in the unlocked state in the specific mode.
The accounting device according to claim 1. Display and
A replenishment key display means for displaying a replenishment key instructing replenishment of money from the stock unit to the change machine on the display unit, and
Further equipped with,
The open / close control means unlocks the first lock mechanism and the second lock mechanism on condition that the replenishment key is operated in the specific mode.
The accounting device according to claim 2. A detecting means for detecting a shortage of money in the change machine,
Further equipped with,
The replenishment key display means displays the replenishment key on condition that the detection means detects the lack of money.
The accounting device according to claim 3. A transmission means for transmitting display information for displaying the supplementary key on a portable information processing device to the outside.
Further equipped with,
The opening / closing control means has received the operation information associated with the operation of the replenishment key displayed on the information processing apparatus in response to the transmission of the display information by the transmission means, and the first lock mechanism and the said. The second lock mechanism is unlocked,
The accounting device according to claim 4.

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