JP6874186B2 - Product registration device and its control program, as well as checkout system - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a product registration device, a control program thereof, and a checkout system.

It was decided that the purchase registration and settlement processes in supermarkets, etc. would be performed by different product registration devices and payment devices, and that the employees would operate the product registration devices and the shoppers would operate the payment devices. Semi-self-type checkout systems are known.

In such a system, payment information for payment processing is transferred from the product registration device to a payment device in a vacant state. Therefore, when all of the payment devices are executing the payment process, the payment information cannot be transferred to the payment terminal, and the purchase registration process in the product registration device is also delayed. ..

Under these circumstances, it has been desired that processing for purchase registration and settlement can be performed efficiently.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-344123

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product registration device, a control program thereof, and a checkout system capable of efficiently performing processing for purchase registration and settlement.

The product registration device of the embodiment is a product registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device, and includes a creation unit, a generation unit, a setting unit, a payment unit, and a notification unit. The creation department acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a registered product table including the product code. Generating unit, based on the registration commodity table that was created by the creation unit, to generate includes the total amount of purchased goods the settlement information for the settlement of the purchased goods. The setting unit sets either the first operating state or the second operating state according to a predetermined operation. When the first operating state is set by the setting unit, the settlement unit performs a settlement process for settling the total amount in the product registration device according to a predetermined operation. When the first operating state or the second operating state is set by the setting unit, the notification unit corresponds to a predetermined operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices. into the designated settling apparatus by the operation, notify the payment information generated by the generating unit.

The perspective view of the checkout system which concerns on one Embodiment. The block diagram of the product registration device and the payment device in FIG. The flowchart of the control process of the CPU included in the product registration apparatus in FIG. The flowchart of the control process of the CPU included in the product registration apparatus in FIG. The figure which shows the registration screen as an example. The figure which shows the 1st selection screen as an example. The figure which shows the 2nd selection screen as an example. The figure which shows the notification screen as an example. The flowchart of the control process of the CPU included in the payment apparatus in FIG.

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the checkout system 10 according to the present embodiment.

The checkout system 10 includes at least one product registration device 11 and at least one payment device 12. FIG. 1 shows a checkout system 10 including two product registration devices 11 and four payment devices 12. The number of the checkout system 10 including the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 is arbitrary, and the ratio of the number of the product registration device 11 to the payment device 12 is also arbitrary.

The product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are installed in a checkout corner of a store such as a supermarket.

The product registration device 11 is operated by an employee 21 of the store, who plays a role called a checker. The operator of the payment device 12 is a shopper 22 who purchases a product to be sold at the store. However, the payment device 12 may be operated by an employee.

The product registration device 11 is attached to the work table 31 in FIG. The work table 31 has a rectangular top plate. The plurality of work tables 31 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions of the top plates are substantially parallel to each other, thereby forming a passage for the shopper 22.

The product registration device 11 includes purchase registration, payment information generation, payment processing, and notification of payment information to the payment device 12. Purchase registration is a process of registering a product brought by a shopper who has entered the aisle as a purchase product. The settlement process is a process for settlement of purchased products. Payment information is information required for payment processing.

When the payment information is notified from the product registration device 11, the payment device 12 performs a payment process based on the payment information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12.

Both the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 are connected to a LAN (local area network) 13. Instead of LAN 13, another communication network such as the Internet or wireless LAN can be used. Alternatively, information may be exchanged between the product registration device 11 and the payment device 12 via a server.

The product registration device 11 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 11a, a ROM (read-only memory) 11b, a RAM (random-access memory) 11c, an auxiliary storage unit 11d, a drawer opening unit 11e, a scanner 11f, a touch panel 11g, and a printer 11h. , Card reader / writer 11i, communication unit 11j and transmission system 11k.

The CPU 11a, ROM 11b, RAM 11c, and auxiliary storage unit 11d are connected by a transmission system 11k to form a computer.

The CPU 11a corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 11a controls each unit in order to realize various operations as the product registration device 11 based on the operating system, middleware, and application program stored in the ROM 11b and the RAM 11c.

The ROM 11b corresponds to the main storage portion of the computer described above. The ROM 11b stores the above operating system. The ROM 11b may store the above middleware and application programs. The ROM 11b may also store data that the CPU 11a refers to when performing various processes.

The RAM 11c corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer described above. The RAM 11c stores data that the CPU 11a refers to when performing various processes. Further, the RAM 11c is used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 11a for performing various processes.

The auxiliary storage unit 11d corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer. The auxiliary storage unit 11d stores data used by the CPU 11a to perform various processes or data generated by the processes in the CPU 11a. As the auxiliary storage unit 11d, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), an HDD (hard disk drive), an SSD (solid state drive), or the like can be used.

The application program stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d includes a control program described for the control process described later. The transfer of the product registration device 11 is generally performed in a state where the control program is stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d. However, the product registration device 11 is transferred in a state where the control program is not stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d, and is recorded on a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. Alternatively, the control program may be transferred via the network, and the control program may be written to the auxiliary storage unit 11d of the separately transferred product registration device 11 described above.

The drawer opening unit 11e automatically opens the drawer for accommodating money.

The scanner 11f reads the product information and obtains the product code of the product. As the scanner 11f, various well-known types can be used as they are. The scanner 11f may be compatible with only one of the various well-known types, or may be compatible with a plurality of types. That is, the scanner 11f may include a fixed or handy two-dimensional code scanner. Further, the scanner 11f may include a type that identifies a product from an image of the product by using an image recognition technique.

The touch panel 11g includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device has an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As the display device, a well-known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 11a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor.

The printer 11h is, for example, a thermal printer, a dot impact printer, or the like, and issues a receipt by printing various character strings, images, and the like on the receipt paper.

The card reader / writer 11i reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the above card. Cards may include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic money cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and loyalty cards that record information related to payment processing. The card reader / writer 11i may be any of magnetic, contact, or non-contact devices, and may include a plurality of types of devices.

The communication unit 11j communicates via the LAN 13.

The transmission system 11k transmits data exchanged between the CPU 11a, ROM 11b, RAM 11c, auxiliary storage unit 11d, drawer opening unit 11e, scanner 11f, touch panel 11g, printer 11h, card reader / writer 11i, and communication unit 11j. As the transmission system 11k, a well-known one including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits connecting these buses and each part can be used.

As the hardware of the product registration device 11, for example, an existing POS terminal can be used.

The payment device 12 includes a CPU 12a, a ROM 12b, a RAM 12c, an auxiliary storage unit 12d, an automatic change machine 12e, a scanner 12f, a touch panel 12g, a printer 12h, a card reader / writer 12i, a communication unit 12j, and a transmission system 12k.

The CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, and auxiliary storage unit 12d are connected by a transmission system 12k to form a computer.

The CPU 12a corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 12a controls each unit in order to realize various operations as the payment device 12 based on the operating system, middleware, and application program stored in the ROM 12b and the RAM 12c.

The ROM 12b corresponds to the main storage portion of the computer described above. The ROM 12b stores the above operating system. The ROM 12b may store the above middleware and application programs. The ROM 12b may also store data that the CPU 12a refers to when performing various processes.

The RAM 12c corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer described above. The RAM 12c stores data that the CPU 12a refers to when performing various processes. Further, the RAM 12c is used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 12a for performing various processes.

The auxiliary storage unit 12d corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer described above. The auxiliary storage unit 12d stores data used by the CPU 12a to perform various processes or data generated by the processes in the CPU 12a. As the auxiliary storage unit 12d, for example, EEPROM, HDD, SSD, or the like can be used.

The application program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d includes a control program described for the control process described later. The transfer of the payment device 12 is generally performed with the control program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d. However, the payment device 12 is transferred in a state where the control program is not stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d, and is recorded on a removable recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. Alternatively, the control program may be transferred via the network, and the control program may be written to the auxiliary storage unit 12d of the separately transferred payment device 12 described above.

The automatic change machine 12e collects the inserted coins and banknotes. Further, the automatic change machine 12e discharges coins and banknotes as change.

The scanner 12f reads the product information and obtains the product code of the product. As the scanner 12f, various well-known types can be used as they are. The scanner 12f may be compatible with only one of the various well-known types, or may be compatible with a plurality of types. That is, the scanner 12f may include a fixed or handy two-dimensional code scanner. Further, the scanner 12f may include a type that identifies a product from an image of the product by using an image recognition technique.

The touch panel 12g includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device makes the screen an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As the display device, a well-known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the CPU 12a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor.

The printer 12h is, for example, a thermal printer, a dot impact printer, or the like, and issues a receipt by printing various character strings, images, and the like on the receipt paper.

The card reader / writer 12i reads the data recorded on the card and writes the data to the above card. Cards may include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic money cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and loyalty cards that record information related to payment processing. The card reader / writer 12i may be any of magnetic, contact, or non-contact devices, and may include a plurality of types of devices.

The communication unit 12j communicates via the LAN 13.

The transmission system 12k transmits data exchanged between the CPU 12a, ROM 12b, RAM 12c, auxiliary storage unit 12d, automatic change machine 12e, scanner 12f, touch panel 12g, printer 12h, card reader / writer 12i, and communication unit 12j. As the transmission system 12k, a well-known one including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits connecting these buses and each part can be used.

As the hardware of the payment device 12, for example, an existing self-POS terminal can be used.

Next, the operation of the checkout system 10 configured as described above will be described.
The content of the process described below is an example, and various processes capable of obtaining similar results can be appropriately used.

When the product registration device 11 is started in the mode for registering the purchased product, the CPU 11a starts the control process according to the control program stored in the ROM 11b or the auxiliary storage unit 11d.

3 and 4 are flowcharts of the control process of the CPU 11a.

In Act1, the CPU 11a clears the registered product table set in the RAM 11c. The registered product table is a data table for describing information about products for which purchase registration has been completed.

In Act2, the CPU 11a uses a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g as a registration screen. The registration screen shows the contents of the registered product table and the like, and causes the employee 21 to confirm the implementation status of the registration process.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a registration screen SC1 as an example.

The registration screen SC1 includes areas R1 and R2.

The area R1 is an area for displaying the product name, quantity, and unit price of the most recently registered product, and the total quantity and total price of the purchased products after the product is registered. The area R2 is an area for displaying a list of product names, quantities, unit prices, and amounts related to products for which purchase registration has been made prior to the products shown on the registration screen SC1.

The registration screen SC1 shows a state in which various information related to the product for which purchase registration has been made is displayed, but the registration screen in Act2 does not represent various information related to the product, and is a predetermined basic form. Represents only.

Further, the CPU 11a displays various function buttons such as a product button for the employee 21 to specify a product and a subtotal button in addition to the area designated as the registration screen in the screen of the touch panel 11g. Is omitted.

In Act 3 in FIG. 3, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the subtotal button displayed on the screen of the touch panel 11g is touched. Then, if the CPU 11a determines No because the touch panel 11g has not detected that the subtotal button has been touched, the CPU 11a proceeds to Act4.

In Act4, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the product code of the product to be registered for purchase has been acquired. Then, if the CPU 11a determines No because the product code has not been acquired, the CPU 11a returns to Act3.

Thus, in Act3 and Act4, the CPU 11a waits for the subtotal button to be touched or the product code to be acquired. The CPU 11a may confirm the occurrence of another event such as another operation being performed in the standby here, and shift to the processing according to the occurrence event.

The CPU 11a acquires the product code based on the operation by the employee 21 by a well-known process different from the control process shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Then, when the CPU 11a acquires the product code, it determines Yes in Act4 and proceeds to Act5.

In Act5, the CPU 11a updates the registered product table so as to include the acquired product code. In response to this, the CPU 11a updates the registration screen so as to conform to the contents of the registered product table after the update. Then, the CPU 11a returns to the standby state of Act3 and Act4 after this. Thus, when the CPU 11a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 11a as the central portion functions as a creating unit.

If the subtotal button is touched, the CPU 11a determines Yes in Act 3 and proceeds to Act 6 in FIG.

In Act6, the CPU 11a generates payment information for payment regarding the registered product described in the registered product table based on the contents of the registered product table at this time.
The payment information includes information such as a list of registered products and the total number and amount of purchased products. Thus, when the CPU 11a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 11a as the central portion functions as a generation unit.

In Act7, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the semi-self mode is turned on. The CPU 11a sets the semi-self mode on or off based on the operation by the employee 21 by a process different from the control process shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Then, if it is determined as No because the semi-self mode is off, the CPU 11a proceeds to Act8.

In Act8, the CPU 11a uses a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g as the first selection screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a first selection screen SC2 as an example.

The first selection screen SC2 includes display areas AR1, AR2, AR3, AR4, AR5 and buttons B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8.

The CPU 11a represents the total number and the total amount of money included in the payment information in the display area AR1. The CPU 11a indicates whether or not the payment information can be transferred to each of the four payment devices 12 in the display areas AR2 to AR5. Note that the payment device 12 does not accept the transfer of payment information during the execution of the payment process, and the CPU 11a indicates "transfer not possible" in the display area associated with the payment device 12 in such a state. That is, when a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g is the first selection screen SC2, only the payment device 12 named “device A” is executing the payment process. The buttons B4 to B7 have different display forms depending on whether or not the associated payment device 12 accepts the transfer of payment information, or the associated payment device 12 accepts the transfer of payment information. If it is not displayed, it may be hidden.

Buttons B1 and B2 are for the employee 21 to specify that a discount is applied to the total amount included in the payment information. The button B3 is for the employee 21 to specify the transition to the selection of the payment method for the purchased product. Buttons B4 to B7 are for the employee 21 to specify the transfer of payment information to each of the four payment devices 12. The button B8 is for the employee 21 to specify to return to the state where a part of the screen area of the touch panel 11g is used as the registration screen.

If the Act7 determines Yes because the semi-self mode is on, the CPU 11a proceeds to Act9.

In Act9, the CPU 11a uses a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g as the second selection screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a second selection screen SC3 as an example. In FIG. 7, the same elements as those in FIG. 6 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The second selection screen SC3 includes display areas AR1, AR2, AR3, AR4, AR5 and buttons B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8.

That is, the second selection screen SC3 is a screen in which the button B3 is omitted from the first selection screen SC2. As a result, the second selection screen SC3 is a screen on which it is not possible to input the designation by the employee 21 to shift to the selection of the payment method of the price of the purchased product.

The CPU 11a proceeds to Act10 after setting a part of the screen area of the touch panel 11g as the first or second selection screen in Act8 or Act9.

In Act10, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the product code of the product to be registered for purchase has been acquired. Then, if the CPU 11a determines No because the product code has not been acquired, the CPU 11a proceeds to Act 11.

In Act 11, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the payment device 12 as the transfer destination of the payment information is specified. Then, if the CPU 11a determines No because the payment device 12 is not specified, the CPU 11a proceeds to Act 12.

In Act 12, the CPU 11a confirms whether or not the tightening operation has been performed. Then, if the CPU 11a determines No because the tightening operation has not been performed, the CPU 11a returns to Act10.

Thus, in Act10 to Act12, the CPU 11a waits for the product code to be acquired, one of the payment devices 12 to be designated, or the closing operation to be performed. However, the tightening operation is, for example, the touch of button B3. Therefore, when a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g is used as the second selection screen, the button B3 does not exist and the tightening operation is not performed, so that the CPU 11a always determines No in Act12. It will be. That is, in the standby state of Act10 to Act12, if the semi-self mode is on, the CPU 11a waits for the product code to be acquired or for any of the payment devices 12 to be specified.

Although not shown, the CPU 11a also waits for the buttons B1 and B2 to be touched in this standby state. Then, if, for example, any of the buttons B1 and B2 is touched by the employee 21 and the touch panel 11g detects that, the CPU 11a responds to the subsequent instruction by the employee 21 with the total amount included in the payment information. To change.

When the CPU 11a acquires the product code, the CPU 11a determines Yes in Act 10 and proceeds to Act 13.

In Act 13, the CPU 11a uses a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g as a registration screen, then proceeds to Act 5 in FIG. 3, and repeats the subsequent processing in the same manner as described above.

When the CPU 11a is in the standby state of Act10 to Act12, for example, when any of the buttons B4 to B7 of the first or second selection screens SC2 and SC3 is touched by the employee 21, the payment device 12 is designated. If it is done, it is determined as Yes in Act11, and the process proceeds to Act14. Note that the CPU 11a does not determine Yes in Act 11 even if the button B4 to B7 associated with the payment device 12 that does not accept the transfer of payment information is touched. Thus, the CPU 11a does not accept the designation of the payment device 12 that does not accept the transfer of payment information. If all of the payment devices 12 are in the stopped operation state or the operation state in which the transfer of payment information is not accepted, the CPU 11a specifies the payment device 12 in the standby state of Act10 to Act12. It will not stand by. The CPU 11a may set the cashier mode on or off based on the operation by the employee 21, and when the cashier mode is on, the designation of all the payment devices 12 may not be accepted.

In Act 14, the CPU 11a transfers the payment information generated in Act 6 to the designated payment device 12. Specifically, the CPU 11a controls the communication unit 11j so as to transmit the payment information to the LAN 13 with the designated payment device 12 as the destination. As a result, the transfer information is notified to the payment device 12. Thus, the CPU 11a determines that the payment device 12 performs the payment processing in response to the touch of any of the buttons B4 to B7. That is, when the CPU 11a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 11a as the central portion functions as a determination unit. Further, the CPU 11a accepts that any one of the buttons B4 to B7 is touched as an instruction to end the registration, and notifies the payment device 12 of the payment information in response to the instruction. That is, the CPU 11a executes the control process based on the control program, and the function as the notification unit is realized by the cooperation between the computer having the CPU 11a as the central portion and the communication unit 11j.

In Act 15, the CPU 11a uses a part of the screen of the touch panel 11g as a notification screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a notification screen SC4 as an example.

The notification screen SC4 includes display areas AR11, AR12 and button B11.

The CPU 11a represents an image in the display area AR 11 for the employee 21 to recognize that the semi-self payment has been selected. The semi-self settlement is a settlement form in which the settlement device 12 executes the settlement process in response to the operation by the shopper 22.

The CPU 11a represents the total number and the total amount of money shown in the payment information in the display area AR12, and also represents to which of the four payment devices 12 the payment information including such contents is transferred.

The button B11 is for the employee 21 to instruct to close the notification screen SC4.

Then, the CPU 11a returns to Act1 in FIG. 3 in response to the touch of the button B11, and repeats the subsequent processing in the same manner as described above.

When the CPU 11a is in the standby state of Act10 to Act12, if a tightening operation such as touching the button B3 by the employee 21 is performed, the CPU 11a determines Yes in Act12 and proceeds to Act16.

In Act 16, the CPU 11a executes the payment process. The settlement process here is a process for the employee 21 to settle the total amount shown in the settlement information generated by Act 6 while interacting with the shopper 22. For the settlement process here, for example, the process performed by an existing interactive POS terminal or the like can be applied as it is. Thus, when the CPU 11a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 11a as the central portion functions as the settlement unit and the first settlement unit.

In Act 17, the CPU 11a controls the printer 11h and issues the information shown in the payment information generated in Act 6 and the receipt showing the result of the above payment processing. After that, the CPU 11a returns to Act1 in FIG. 3 and performs the subsequent processing in the same manner as described above.

On the other hand, when the payment device 12 is activated, the CPU 12a starts the control process according to the control program stored in the ROM 12b or the auxiliary storage unit 12d.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the control process of the CPU 12a.

In Act21, the CPU 12a uses the screen of the touch panel 12g as a standby screen. The standby screen indicates that the user is not in a situation where payment processing is performed, and what kind of information may be displayed may be arbitrary. For example, it is assumed that the standby screen represents a message indicating that payment processing cannot be performed, or displays an arbitrary image representing an advertisement or the like as a screen saver.

In Act22, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the payment information has been received. Then, the CPU 12a determines No if the payment information has not been received, and repeats Act22. Thus, the CPU 12a waits for the payment information to be received at Act22.

As described above, the communication unit 12j provided in the payment device 12 which is the destination of the payment information sent from the communication unit 11j of the product registration device 11 to the LAN 13 receives the payment information and receives the payment information in the RAM 12c or It is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 12d. In response to this, the CPU 12a determines Yes in Act22 and proceeds to Act23.

In Act23, the CPU 12a changes the screen of the touch panel 12g to a payment screen.

The payment screen accepts an operation by the shopper 22 for making a payment based on the received payment information. The payment screen represents, for example, at least the total amount shown in the payment information. The payment screen may also include a total number of items and a list of purchased items. Further, if payment by a plurality of payment methods is allowed, the payment screen includes a button for the shopper 22 to select the payment method.

In Act 24, the CPU 12a confirms whether or not the operation by the shopper 22 for settlement has been performed. Then, if the CPU 12a determines No because the corresponding operation has not been performed, the CPU 12a repeats Act 24. Thus, the CPU 12a waits for the operation for settlement to be performed in Act24.

By the way, when the employee 21 who operates the product registration device 11 touches any of the buttons B4 to B7 of the first or second selection screens SC2 and SC3 to transfer the payment information to any of the payment devices 12. , Notifies the shopper 22 that the payment should be made by the payment device 12 at the transfer destination. Upon receiving this notification, the shopper 22 moves to the designated payment device 12 and performs an operation for payment on the above-mentioned payment screen. Then, the CPU 12a determines that the operation for payment is performed in this way, and if this is detected by the touch panel 12g, it is determined as Yes by the Act 24, and the process proceeds to the Act 25.

In Act25, the CPU 12a executes a payment process. The settlement process here is a process for settling the total amount shown in the settlement information stored in the RAM 12c or the auxiliary storage unit 12d in response to the operation by the shopper 22. For the settlement process here, for example, the process performed by an existing self-POS terminal or the like can be applied as it is. Thus, when the CPU 12a executes the control process based on the control program, the computer having the CPU 12a as the central portion functions as the second settlement unit.

In Act 26, the CPU 12a controls the printer 12h and issues a receipt showing the information shown in the payment information stored in the RAM 12c or the auxiliary storage unit 12d and the result of the above payment processing. Then, the CPU 12a returns to the Act 21 after this, and performs the subsequent processing in the same manner as described above.

As described above, according to the checkout system 10, after the registration of the purchased product in the product registration device 11 is completed, the employee 21 decides whether to perform the payment process in the product registration device 11 or the payment device 12. Can be selected. As a result, the employee 21 can perform the payment processing on the product registration device 11 in consideration of the number of people waiting for the shoppers 22 on the product registration device 11 and the congestion status of the payment device 12 at the timing when the payment processing should be started. It is possible to appropriately use the payment processing in the payment device 12. For example, when the number of people waiting for the shopper 22 in the product registration device 11 is small, the employee 21 waits while providing the advanced shopper service by applying the payment process while interacting with the shopper 22. When the number of people increases, the payment processing by the payment device 12 can be used alone or in combination to minimize the waiting time of the shopper 22.

Further, according to the checkout system 10, by turning on the semi-self mode, it is possible to operate so that the payment process is performed only by the payment device 12.

Further, according to the checkout system 10, as described above, the CPU 11a is prevented from waiting for the designation of the payment device 12 in the standby state of Act10 to Act12, so that the payment processing is performed only by the product registration device 11. be able to.

This embodiment can be modified in various ways as follows.

In the above embodiment, the CPU 11a accepts a touch on any of the buttons B4 to B7 as both a designation that the settlement process is performed by the settlement device 12 and a designation that the registration is completed. The reception period is the period from the touch of the subtotal button to the touch of any of the buttons B3 to B7. However, the CPU 11a accepts a touch to any of the buttons B4 to B7 as a designation to perform the payment process on the payment device 12, and accepts a touch to a separately prepared end button as a designation to end the registration. , Transfers payment information to the payment device 12 associated with the touched button B4 to B7 in response to the touch of the end button after touching any of the buttons B4 to B7. Is also good. Alternatively, the CPU 11a accepts a touch to the semi-self button separately prepared for designating that the payment processing is performed by the payment device 12, as a designation that the payment processing is performed by the payment device 12, and any of the buttons B4 to B7. Is accepted as a designation for the end of registration, and is associated with the touched button B4 to B7 according to the touch of any of the buttons B4 to B7 after the touch to the semi-self button. The payment information may be transferred to the payment device 12. In these cases, the acceptance period for accepting the designation that the payment processing is performed by the payment device 12 is the period from the start of the purchase registration to the designation of the end of the registration, or a part of the period. It can be a period.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof 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.
The inventions described in the original claims of the present application are described below.
[Appendix 1] A product registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device.
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a list of purchased products,
A generation unit that generates payment information for settlement of the purchased product based on the list created by the creation unit during the registration period until the end of registration is instructed.
In a predetermined reception period after the start of the registration period, a determination unit that determines that the payment process for the payment is to be performed by the payment device in response to an instruction from the operator.
Based on the payment information generated by the generation unit when the determination unit has not determined to perform the payment processing for the payment on the payment device in response to the instruction to end the registration. And the settlement department that performs the settlement processing
When the decision unit determines that the settlement process for the settlement is to be performed by the settlement device in response to the instruction to end the registration, the settlement information generated by the generation unit is used. A notification unit that notifies the payment device,
A product registration device characterized by being equipped with.
[Appendix 2] The determination unit accepts the designated operation by the operator for designating the payment device during the reception period as a designation to perform the payment process on the payment device.
The product registration device according to Appendix 1, wherein the notification unit receives the designated operation as an instruction to end the registration.
[Appendix 3] When the semi-self mode is set
The settlement unit does not perform the settlement process regardless of the determination result in the determination unit.
The notification unit notifies the payment device of the payment information regardless of the determination result in the determination unit.
The product registration device according to Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, characterized by the above.
[Appendix 4] When all of the payment devices do not accept the notification of the payment information, or when the cashier mode is set.
The settlement unit performs the settlement process regardless of the determination result in the determination unit.
The notification unit does not notify the payment device of the payment information regardless of the determination result in the determination unit.
The product registration device according to any one of the following items 1-3.
[Appendix 5] A checkout system including at least one product registration device and at least one payment device.
The product registration device is
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a list of purchased products,
A generation unit that generates payment information for settlement of the purchased product based on the list created by the creation unit during the registration period until the end of registration is instructed.
In a predetermined reception period after the start of the registration period, a determination unit that determines that the payment process for the payment is to be performed by the payment device in response to an instruction from the operator.
Based on the payment information generated by the generation unit when the determination unit has not determined to perform the payment processing for the payment on the payment device in response to the instruction to end the registration. The first settlement unit that performs the settlement processing and
When the decision unit determines that the settlement process for the settlement is to be performed by the settlement device in response to the instruction to end the registration, the settlement information generated by the generation unit is used. A notification unit that notifies the payment device,
Equipped with
The payment device is
A second payment unit that performs the payment processing based on the payment information notified by the notification unit,
A checkout system characterized by being prepared.
[Appendix 6] A computer that controls the product registration device that constitutes the checkout system together with the payment device.
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a list of purchased products,
A generation unit that generates payment information for settlement of the purchased product based on the list created by the creation unit during the registration period until the end of registration is instructed.
In a predetermined reception period after the start of the registration period, a determination unit that determines that the payment process for the payment is to be performed by the payment device in response to an instruction from the operator.
Based on the payment information generated by the generation unit when the determination unit has not determined to perform the payment processing for the payment on the payment device in response to the instruction to end the registration. And the settlement department that performs the settlement processing
When the decision unit determines that the settlement process for the settlement is to be performed by the settlement device in response to the instruction to end the registration, the settlement information generated by the generation unit is used. A notification unit that notifies the payment device,
A control program to make it work.

10 ... Checkout system, 11 ... Product registration device, 11a ... CPU, 11b ... ROM, 11c ... RAM, 11d ... Auxiliary storage unit, 11e ... Drawer opening unit, 11f ... Scanner, 11g ... Touch panel, 11h ... Printer, 11i ... Card reader / writer, 11j ... Communication unit, 11k ... Transmission system, 12 ... Payment device, 12a ... CPU, 12b ... ROM, 12c ... RAM, 12d ... Auxiliary storage unit, 12e ... Automatic change machine, 12f ... Scanner, 12g ... Touch panel , 12h ... Printer, 12i ... Card reader / writer, 12j ... Communication unit, 12k ... Transmission system.

Claims (6)

It is a product registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device.
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a registered product table that includes the product code.
Based on the registration commodity table created by the pre-Symbol creation unit, a generation unit which payment information for payment of the purchased commodity to generate comprise the total amount of the purchased goods,
A setting unit that sets either the first operating state or the second operating state according to a predetermined operation, and
When the first operating state is set by the setting unit, a settlement unit that performs a settlement process for settlement of the total amount in the product registration device according to a predetermined operation, and a settlement unit.
When the first operating state or the second operating state is set by the setting unit, the operation corresponds to a predetermined operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices. into the specified the payment device by the operation, a notification unit to notify the payment information generated by the generating unit,
Product registration device equipped with. When the first operating state is set by the setting unit, the plurality of first buttons associated with the plurality of payment devices and the total amount of money can be settled in the product registration device. A first screen showing the second button for accepting the designation is displayed on the display device, and when the second operating state is set by the setting unit, the plurality of the first buttons are displayed. A display control unit that displays a second screen that represents and does not represent the second button on the display device.
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The settlement unit performs the settlement process according to a predetermined operation of the second button, and then performs the settlement process.
The notification unit sets the payment device associated with the operated first button as a notification destination of the payment information in response to a predetermined operation on any of the plurality of first buttons. ,
The product registration device according to claim 1. The notification unit does not receive the operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices when all of the plurality of payment devices have not received the notification of the payment information.
The product registration device according to claim 1 or 2. The setting unit sets any one of the first operating state, the second operating state, and the third operating state according to a predetermined operation.
When the third operating state is set by the setting unit, the notification unit does not receive the operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices.
The product registration device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A checkout system that includes a product registration device and multiple payment devices.
The product registration device is
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a registered product table that includes the product code.
Based on the registration commodity table created by the pre-Symbol creation unit, a generation unit which payment information for payment of the purchased commodity to generate comprise the total amount of the purchased goods,
A setting unit that sets either the first operating state or the second operating state according to a predetermined operation, and
When the first operating state is set by the setting unit, a first settlement unit that performs a settlement process for settlement of the total amount in the product registration device according to a predetermined operation. When,
When the first operating state or the second operating state is set by the setting unit, the operation corresponds to a predetermined operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices. into the specified the payment device by the operation, a notification unit to notify the payment information generated by the generating unit,
Equipped with
The payment device is
A second settlement unit that performs the settlement processing based on the settlement information notified by the notification unit,
Checkout system with. A computer that controls the product registration devices that make up the checkout system together with multiple payment devices.
A creation department that acquires the product code of the purchased product and creates a registered product table that includes the product code.
Based on the registration commodity table created by the pre-Symbol creation unit, a generation unit which payment information for payment of the purchased commodity to generate comprise the total amount of the purchased goods,
A setting unit that sets either the first operating state or the second operating state according to a predetermined operation, and
When the first operating state is set by the setting unit, a settlement unit that performs a settlement process for settlement of the total amount in the product registration device according to a predetermined operation, and a settlement unit.
When the first operating state or the second operating state is set by the setting unit, the operation corresponds to a predetermined operation for designating any one of the plurality of payment devices. into the specified the payment device by the operation, a notification unit to notify the payment information generated by the generating unit,
A control program to make it work.

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