JP6929402B2 - Electronic receipt system and processing method - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to electronic receipt systems and processing methods .

Conventionally, there is known a mechanism called an electronic receipt in which a receipt or a receipt given from a store to a consumer who is a shopper at the time of product settlement is electronically delivered to a consumer's mobile terminal or the like.

By converting the receipt into electronic data in this way, the household account book can also be automatically booked electronically, which is beneficial for consumers. In addition, the introduction of electronic receipts can reduce the consumption of receipt paper, which is beneficial to the stores that have introduced it.

By the way, the conventional mechanism of electronic receipt is limited to the introduction in units of companies that are sellers of goods or services. Therefore, users of electronic receipts can enjoy the benefits of electronic receipts separately for each company that has introduced electronic receipts. In addition, when using a store of a company that has not introduced electronic receipts, it is inevitable to receive paper receipts as in the past, and it is desired to promote the introduction of electronic receipts.

However, there is a problem that must be solved in order to realize a storage / search service for electronic receipts as a common service that includes multiple companies from a single store to a mass retailer.

Specifically, individual stores and mass retailers have product sales data processing devices (ECR (Electronic Cash Register), mass retailer POS (Point of Sales) terminals, etc.) equipped with a wide variety of software that differs from company to company. Will be installed. In other words, in order to realize an electronic receipt storage / search service as a common service that includes multiple companies from a single store to a mass retailer, electronic receipt data that matches different software installed in the product sales data processing device. Software for generation and control must be developed, which is a major obstacle to the spread of electronic receipts.

The electronic receipt system of the embodiment is an electronic receipt system including a sales data processing device and a receipt data issuing device, and the sales data processing device generates receipt data based on product information and payment information. A data generation means, an attribute input means for inputting an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt data into electronic data, a control command including the attribute, and the receipt data issuing device for the receipt data. The receipt data issuing device includes command receiving means for receiving the control command and the receipt data from the sales data processing device, and the electronic control command received. When the issuing attribute indicating that the receipt information is issued is included, the electronic receipt generating means for generating the receipt data as the electronic receipt information and the generated electronic receipt information are transmitted to the sales data processing device. It is provided with a transmission means to be used.

The processing method of the embodiment is a processing method in an electronic receipt system including a sales data processing device and a receipt data issuing device, and the sales data processing device generates receipt data based on product information and payment information. The first step, the second step of inputting an attribute indicating whether or not to issue the electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt data into electronic data, the control command including the attribute, and the receipt data issuance of the receipt data. The receipt data issuing apparatus comprises a third step of issuing to the apparatus, and the receipt data issuing apparatus includes the control command and the fourth step of receiving the receipt data from the sales data processing apparatus, and the received control command. When the issuing attribute indicating that the electronic receipt information is issued is included, the fifth step of generating the receipt data as the electronic receipt information and the generated electronic receipt information are transmitted to the sales data processing device. A processing method comprising the sixth step of the process .

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of the electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a transition diagram showing an example of screen transitions in consumer membership registration. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a mobile terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a POS terminal. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a receipt printer. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram related to electronic receipt processing in the POS terminal. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt management processing and information transmission processing in the electronic receipt server. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram related to the electronic receipt management process and the product information transmission process in the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt management process and the product information transmission process. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram related to the electronic receipt receiving process and the electronic receipt viewing process in the mobile terminal. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process and the electronic receipt viewing process. FIG. 15 is a front view showing a display example in a mobile terminal. FIG. 16 is a front view showing a display example in a mobile terminal. FIG. 17 is a front view showing a display example on the mobile terminal.

An embodiment of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of the electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the store 1 has a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 2 which is a product sales data processing device that executes product sales data processing (only one is shown in FIG. 1, but a plurality of units may be used. ) And the router 3. The POS terminal 2 and the router 3 are connected by an in-store LAN 4 (Local Area Network). The router 3 is a device for connecting the in-store LAN 4 to the Internet or a network 5 which is a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Although not particularly shown, the store 1 may be provided with a store server that controls the POS terminal 2.

An electronic receipt server 6 is connected to the network 5. The electronic receipt server 6 is a product that operates a store such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a food store, a drug store, an apparel store, a home appliance store, a department store, a household goods store, a restaurant, or a chain store (hereinafter referred to as a store). Alternatively, a plurality of units are provided for each company that is the seller of the service, and functions as a receipt management server for a company that stores and manages electronic receipt information for each company code indicating the company that operates the store. The electronic receipt server 6 may be applied to the headquarters server of the POS system having functions such as sales management, sales analysis, and inventory management of each company operating the store.

Further, the mobile terminal 8 is connected to the network 5 via a base station 7 that performs wireless communication in accordance with a standard such as Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). The mobile terminal 8 is an information processing device that implements a Web browser, such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer. Instead of the mobile terminal 8, an information processing device such as a personal computer such as a notebook PC may be applied.

Further, an electronic receipt management server 9 that functions as a customer receipt management server that collectively stores and manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores is also connected to the network 5. A consumer who has been registered as a member to receive an electronic receipt service in advance can obtain electronic receipt information from an electronic receipt management server 9 using a mobile terminal 8 through a network 5. The electronic receipt management server 9 is managed by, for example, a third-party organization other than the company that manages the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt server 6. The electronic receipt server 6 may also be managed by a third party or the like. Further, the function of the electronic receipt server 6 may be provided to the electronic receipt management server 9 and managed by one server. In addition, a function (application) that collectively manages electronic receipt information for each company indicating a company that operates a store with a plurality of company codes, for example, in the form of SaaS (Software as a Service), which is a type of cloud computing. May be provided.

The consumer membership registration for receiving the electronic receipt service is performed as follows, for example. FIG. 2 is a transition diagram showing an example of screen transitions in consumer membership registration. The consumer sends a blank mail from the mobile terminal 8 to the member management server (not shown) through the network 5. The member management server sends a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a page for member registration to the received e-mail address. The consumer accesses the URL indicating the page for membership registration from the mobile terminal 8 to display the input screen H (see FIG. 2A), and inputs the items necessary for membership registration. The input confirmation screen I is displayed on the mobile terminal 8 after the consumer finishes inputting the necessary items (see FIG. 2B). Then, after the input confirmation by the consumer, the member registration for the member master is executed. After that, the member management server delivers a member registration completion email including the member code and password to the mobile terminal 8. This completes the membership registration. Note that FIG. 2C is a registration completion screen J displayed on the mobile terminal 8 after the registration is completed. The registration completion screen J is provided with a "top screen display" button B10. When the consumer operates the "top screen display" button B10, the mobile terminal 8 displays the top screen K shown in FIG. 2D.

In the electronic receipt system having such a configuration, the electronic receipt information indicating the contents of the payment generated by the product sales data processing performed by the POS terminal 2 of the store 1 is electronically transmitted via the electronic receipt server 6 via the network 5. It is transmitted to the receipt management server 9, and the electronic receipt information is transmitted from the electronic receipt management server 9 to the member's mobile terminal 8. The member can display the electronic receipt information on the display unit of the mobile terminal 8 and check the contents thereof. Further, the electronic receipt management server 9 publishes the electronic receipt information on the Web. By designating a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), the mobile terminal 8 that implements the Web browser can download the electronic receipt information published on the Web to the mobile terminal 8 and view it with the Web browser. It should be noted that the application software for viewing the electronic receipt information may be installed on the mobile terminal 8 for viewing.

The mobile terminal 8 stores the membership code and password acquired by the consumer as described above in the storage unit 13 (see FIG. 3) or the like. The output method of the member code stored in this way includes a display by a bar code, a display by a two-dimensional code, a transmission by information communication by NFC (Near Field Communication) which is a near field type wireless communication, and the like.

Furthermore, the POS terminal 2 of each retail store or each individual can associate the membership code obtained by the consumer to receive the electronic receipt service with the existing corporate membership card such as the point service operated by a company such as a chain store. It may be realized by the mobile terminal 8 of the above.

Hereinafter, the configuration of each part for constructing the electronic receipt system of the present embodiment will be described.

First, the configuration of a main part of the mobile terminal 8 which is an information processing device will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 8 can be read / written by commands from the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 constituting the control unit main body, the memory 12 for temporarily storing data, and the CPU 11. , A storage unit 13 for storing programs and data, a network interface 14 connected to various public networks including a network 5, a display unit 17 capable of displaying various information, an input unit 18 for operating a mobile terminal 8. It is composed of a clock unit 19 and the like for measuring time. The input unit 18 is a touch panel laminated on the display unit 17 or a key provided on the housing.

The storage unit 13 receives from the electronic receipt management server 9 electronic receipt information generated after payment by product sales data processing, in addition to a Web browser for browsing various information (contents) published on the Web. The electronic receipt corresponding program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 for viewing the received electronic receipt information are pre-installed.

The electronic receipt compatible program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 executed on the mobile terminal 8 are files in an installable format or an executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD. It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as Digital Versatile Disk).

Further, the electronic receipt compatible program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 executed on the mobile terminal 8 are stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and are provided by being downloaded via the network. Is also good. Further, the electronic receipt compatible program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 executed by the mobile terminal 8 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Next, the main configuration of the POS terminal 2, which is a product sales data processing device, will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the POS terminal 2 can read and write with instructions from the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21 constituting the control unit main body, the memory 22 for temporarily storing data, and the CPU 21. , A storage unit 23 for storing programs and data, a network interface 24 connected to the in-store LAN 4, a printer interface 25 to which the receipt printer RP is connected, and an operator display unit for displaying various information to the operator. 28, a clock unit 29 for measuring time, a customer display unit 30 for displaying various information to the customer, an input unit 31 for operating the POS terminal 2, and the like. The input unit 31 also includes a touch panel laminated on the operator display unit 28 and the customer display unit 30.

In the storage unit 23, in addition to the POS number of the POS terminal 2, a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), an industry / business type code, and a store code indicating the store 1 in which the POS terminal 2 is installed, The identification code management area 23a is secured as an area for storing the above in advance. Here, the type of business / business type code is a code (classification code) that distinguishes the type of business / business type of a store as, for example, a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, a restaurant, or the like. It should be noted that such an industry / business format can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's preference. The company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and the industry / business type code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 6.

Further, in the storage unit 23, in addition to software for executing various POS operations including product sales data processing, electronic processing is performed in place of the receipt or receipt printed and issued at the time of product sales data processing. The electronic receipt processing program P15 for processing the electronic receipt information is pre-installed.

The electronic receipt processing program P15 executed by the POS terminal 2 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 Disk). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium.

Further, the electronic receipt processing program P15 executed by the POS terminal 2 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. Further, the electronic receipt processing program P15 executed by the POS terminal 2 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Here, the system configuration of the receipt printer RP will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the receipt printer RP. As shown in FIG. 5, the receipt printer RP is mainly composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, and the like for storing a control program are connected to the CPU 101, and the control unit 105 is configured by these.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 105 is connected to a flash memory 104 as a non-volatile memory, a thermal head 106, a stepping motor 107 as a drive source for transporting a receipt, various sensors 108, and a POS terminal 2. Interfaces 109 and the like are connected and each is controlled.

An electronic receipt generation program P20 for executing receipt printing processing and controlling electronic receipt data generation is pre-installed in the flash memory 104 as firmware. The firmware installed and stored in the flash memory 104 is expanded in the RAM 103 when the receipt printer RP is started.

The electronic receipt generation program P20 has a function of switching between outputting a paper receipt and an electronic receipt information, and a function of generating electronic receipt information.

The electronic receipt generation program P20 executed by the receipt printer RP 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 Disk). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium.

Further, the electronic receipt generation program P20 executed by the receipt printer RP may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading via the network. Further, the electronic receipt generation program P20 executed by the receipt printer RP may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

With such a configuration, the control unit 105 of the receipt printer RP operates according to the electronic receipt generation program P20, which is the firmware, to execute processing such as data transmission / reception with the POS terminal 2.

Next, the main configuration of the electronic receipt server 6 that functions as a receipt management server for a company will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electronic receipt server 6 can read and write with instructions from the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41 that constitutes the main body of the control unit, the memory 42 for temporarily storing data, and the CPU 41, and can read and write programs and data. It is composed of a storage unit 43 to be stored, a network interface 44 connected to the network 5, and the like.

In the storage unit 43, an electronic receipt management area 43a is secured as an area for storing electronic receipt information for each company that operates the store. The electronic receipt information includes a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), an industry / business type code, a store code, a consumer membership code, a POS number of the POS terminal 2, a receipt number, product sales data, and the like. ..

Further, an electronic receipt management program P1 for managing electronic receipt information received from the POS terminal 2 of each store 1 in the electronic receipt management area 43a is installed in the storage unit 43 in advance.

Further, an information transmission program P2 for transmitting electronic receipt information managed in the electronic receipt management area 43a to the electronic receipt management server 9 is also pre-installed in the storage unit 43.

Further, the storage unit 43 is provided with an information management area 43b for storing various additional information associated with desired products, members, companies, and stores. Here, the additional information is access information such as a URL linking to a homepage associated with a company campaign, a URL linking to a homepage associated with a company CM, and a URL linking to a company coupon.

The electronic receipt management program P1 and the information transmission program P2 executed by the electronic receipt server 6 are files in an installable format or an executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD. It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as Digital Versatile Disk).

Further, the electronic receipt management program P1 and the information transmission program P2 executed by the electronic receipt server 6 are stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and are provided by being downloaded via the network. Is also good. Further, the electronic receipt management program P1 and the information transmission program P2 executed by the electronic receipt server 6 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Next, the main configuration of the electronic receipt management server 9 that functions as the customer receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7. The electronic receipt management server 9 can be read and written by instructions from the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51 that constitutes the main body of the control unit, the memory 52 for temporarily storing data, and the CPU 51, and can read and write programs, data, and the like. It is composed of a storage unit 53 for storing data, a network interface 54 connected to the network 5, and the like.

The storage unit 53 secures an electronic receipt management area 53a as an area for collectively storing electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores. More specifically, the electronic receipt management area 53a manages electronic receipt information and additional information of various companies that operate stores for each member. The electronic receipt information includes a membership code, a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), a store code, a POS number of the POS terminal 2, a receipt number, product sales data, additional information, and the like.

Further, the storage unit 53 is pre-installed with the electronic receipt management program P3 for managing the additional information and the electronic receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 6 of each company in the electronic receipt management area 53a.

Further, an information transmission program P4 for transmitting electronic receipt information and additional information of a desired product to the mobile terminal 8 is pre-installed in the storage unit 53.

Further, the storage unit 53 stores the attribute of whether or not to issue the electronic receipt in association with the membership code of the electronic receipt. It should be noted that such an attribute is set at the time of consumer membership registration for receiving the electronic receipt service shown in FIG. The attribute of whether or not to issue an electronic receipt can be changed.

The electronic receipt management program P3 and the information transmission program P4 executed by the electronic receipt management server 9 are files in an installable format or an executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD. It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as (Digital Versatile Disk).

Further, the electronic receipt management program P3 and the information transmission program P4 executed by the electronic receipt management server 9 are stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and are provided by being downloaded via the network. You may. Further, the electronic receipt management program P3 and the information transmission program P4 executed by the electronic receipt management server 9 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Subsequently, the operation of each part for constructing the system of the present embodiment will be described.

First, the functional block diagram and FIG. 8 show the functional block diagram and the electronic receipt processing executed by the CPU 21 of the POS terminal 2 operating according to the electronic receipt processing program P15 and the CPU 101 of the receipt printer RP operating according to the electronic receipt generation program P20. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic receipt processing program P15 executed by the POS terminal 2 functions as a receipt data generation unit 61 that functions as a receipt data generation means, an attribute input unit 62 that functions as an attribute input means, and a command issuing means. It has a modular structure including a command issuing unit 63 to be executed, an electronic receipt receiving unit 64 functioning as an electronic receipt receiving means, and an information transmitting unit 65 functioning as an information transmitting means. As actual hardware, when the CPU 21 reads the electronic receipt processing program P15 from the storage unit 23 and executes it, each of the above units is loaded into the memory 22, and the receipt data generation unit 61, the attribute input unit 62, the command issuing unit 63, The electronic receipt receiving unit 64 and the information transmitting unit 65 are generated on the memory 22.

Further, the electronic receipt generation program P20 executed by the receipt printer RP includes a command receiving unit 71 that functions as a command receiving means, an electronic receipt generating unit 72 that functions as an electronic receipt generating means, a transmitting unit 73 that functions as a transmitting means, and a receipt. It has a module configuration including a receipt printing unit 74 that functions as a printing means. As actual hardware, when the CPU 101 reads the electronic receipt generation program P20 from the flash memory 104 and executes it, each of the above units is loaded on the RAM 103, and the command receiving unit 71, the electronic receipt generating unit 72, the transmitting unit 73, and the receipt printing are performed. The unit 74 is generated on the RAM 103.

The receipt data generation unit 61 of the POS terminal 2 generates receipt data related to the description of the receipt printed and issued at the time of product settlement. Further, the attribute input unit 62 of the POS terminal 2 inputs an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt into electronic data. The attribute input unit 62 of the present embodiment inquires about the attribute indicating whether or not to issue the electronic receipt information to the server. The attribute input unit 62 is not limited to this, and the attribute input unit 62 may read the attributes stored in advance in the corporate membership card for the consumer who is a member to receive the point service, or may be used for product settlement. Each time, the consumer who is a member may operate the "electronic receipt issuance" button that is pressably displayed on the customer display unit 30. Then, the command issuing unit 63 of the POS terminal 2 issues a control command including attributes and receipt data to the receipt printer RP.

The command receiving unit 71 of the receipt printer RP receives a control command including an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt printed and issued at the time of product settlement into electronic data, and receipt data related to the receipt description. Further, the electronic receipt generation unit 72 of the receipt printer RP generates the receipt data as electronic receipt information when the control command received together with the receipt data includes the issue attribute. Further, the transmission unit 73 of the receipt printer RP transmits the generated electronic receipt information to the CPU 21 of the POS terminal 2 which is the transmission source of the receipt data.

Further, the receipt printing unit 74 of the receipt printer RP prints and issues a receipt corresponding to the receipt data when the control command received together with the receipt data does not include the issue attribute.

The electronic receipt receiving unit 64 of the POS terminal 2 receives electronic receipt information from the receipt printer RP as a response to the control command. Then, the information transmission unit 65 of the POS terminal 2 transmits the received electronic receipt information to a server (for example, an electronic receipt server 6 or the like) that manages the received electronic receipt information.

When the CPU 21 of the POS terminal 2 receives an input such as a closing operation key for starting the closing process of a product transaction, the CPU 21 inputs a member code, confirms whether or not an electronic receipt is issued, and issues an electronic receipt corresponding to the closing operation. Determine if there was an instruction.

In order for the member to indicate the electronic receipt issuance instruction, for example, the following method can be considered.
1. 1. A clerk operates an "electronic receipt issuance" button provided on an input unit 31 (for example, a keyboard) of the POS terminal 2.
2. A consumer who is a member displays a barcode including a trigger code on the display unit 17 of the mobile terminal 8, and a clerk reads it with an input unit 31 (for example, a barcode scanner) of the POS terminal 2.
3. 3. A consumer who is a member operates an "electronic receipt issuance" button that is displayed on the customer display unit 30 so that it can be pressed.
4. The consumer who is a member displays a barcode including a code that triggers on the display unit 17 of the mobile terminal 8, and the consumer who is a member himself / herself displays the input unit 31 of the POS terminal 2 (for example, a barcode scanner (in product registration). Read with a scanner different from the one used)). 5. A consumer who is a member presents a corporate membership card for receiving point services, and uses the input unit 31 of the POS terminal 2 (for example, a barcode scanner, a magnetic card reader, or an NFC) to enter the corporate membership code of the corporate membership card. If the member code of the electronic receipt is associated with the read corporate membership code and the attribute of issuing the electronic receipt information is set, it is determined that the electronic receipt issuance instruction has been given.
6. The clerk operates the "electronic receipt issuance" button provided on the operator display unit 28 of the POS terminal 2.

Here, an example of the flow of the electronic receipt processing including the electronic receipt issuance instruction by the method 5 shown above will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 21 (receipt data generation unit 61) of the POS terminal 2 receives an input such as a closing operation key for starting the closing process of the product transaction (Yes in step S1), the CPU 21 (receipt data generation unit 61) sends the product transaction data to the headquarters. A company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), industry / business type code based on the product information and payment information registered at the time of payment by processing the product sales data separately from the product transaction data sent to the server. , Store code, consumer membership code, POS number of POS terminal 2, receipt number, product sales data, etc. are extracted from the identification code management area 23a provided in the storage unit 23, and data (receipt data) related to receipt description is extracted. Generate (step S2).

In addition, the CPU 21 (attribute input unit 62) of the POS terminal 2 inquires the electronic receipt management server 9 about the attribute (whether or not to issue the electronic receipt) associated with the member code of the electronic receipt (step S3). ).

When the electronic receipt management server 9 receives an answer about the attribute (whether or not to issue the electronic receipt) associated with the member code of the electronic receipt (Yes in step S4), the CPU 21 of the POS terminal 2 (command issuance is issued). Unit 63) issues the control command including the inquired attribute and the data related to the receipt description to the receipt printer RP (step S5).

As shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 101 (command receiving unit 71) of the receipt printer RP receives the data related to the control command including the inquired attribute and the receipt description from the POS terminal 2 (Yes in step S61), the CPU 101 stores the data in the RAM 103. (Step S62).

Then, when the attribute included in the control command received from the POS terminal 2 together with the data related to the receipt description is "issue an electronic receipt", the CPU 101 (electronic receipt generation unit 72) of the receipt printer RP (step S63). Yes), the data related to the receipt description is generated as electronic receipt information (step S64).

Further, the CPU 101 (transmission unit 73) of the receipt printer RP transmits the generated electronic receipt information to the CPU 21 of the POS terminal 2 which is the transmission source of the receipt data via the interface 109 (step S65).

When the CPU 21 (electronic receipt receiving unit 64, information transmitting unit 65) of the POS terminal 2 receives the electronic receipt information from the receipt printer RP (Yes in step S6), the CPU 21 (electronic receipt receiving unit 64, information transmitting unit 65) transmits the received electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 6 (Yes). Step S7).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 (receipt printing unit 74) of the receipt printer RP is in the case where the attribute included in the control command received together with the data related to the receipt description from the POS terminal 2 is "do not issue an electronic receipt". (No in step S63), print data composed of data related to the receipt description stored in the RAM 103 is expanded into a print buffer (not shown), and the thermal head 106 is controlled to print and issue the receipt (step S66).

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt management process executed by operating the CPU 41 of the electronic receipt server 6 according to the electronic receipt management program P1 and the information transmission process executed by operating according to the information transmission program P2 is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in.

When the CPU 41 of the electronic receipt server 6 receives the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 2 via the network interface 44 (Yes in step S11), the electronic receipt information for each company is stored in the electronic receipt management area 43a of the storage unit 43. Is stored as (step S12). That is, the CPU 41 of the electronic receipt server 6 functions as an electronic receipt management means for managing the electronic receipt information in the storage unit 43 in units of companies according to the company code.

Further, when the CPU 41 of the electronic receipt server 6 stores the received electronic receipt information and then reaches a preset transmission timing (No in step S11, Yes in step S13), the addition managed in the information management area 43b. The information and the electronic receipt information managed in the electronic receipt management area 43a are transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 9 (step S14), and the process returns to step S11.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt management process executed by operating the CPU 51 of the electronic receipt management server 9 according to the electronic receipt management program P3 and the product information transmission process executed by operating according to the information transmission program P4. This will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 11 and the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, the electronic receipt management program P3 and the information transmission program P4 executed by the electronic receipt management server 9 include a receiving unit 55 that functions as a receiving means and an electronic receipt collective management unit that functions as an electronic receipt collective management means. 56, the module configuration includes an electronic receipt transmitting unit 57 that functions as an electronic receipt transmitting means. As actual hardware, when the CPU 51 reads the electronic receipt management program P3 and the information transmission program P4 from the storage unit 53 and executes them, each of the above units is loaded onto the memory 52, and the receiving unit 55, the electronic receipt batch management unit 56, The electronic receipt transmitter 57 is generated on the memory 52.

The receiving unit 55 includes a company code indicating the company that operates the store, and receives electronic receipt information for each company that is electronically processed in place of the receipt or receipt that is printed and issued when the product sales data is processed.

The electronic receipt collective management unit 56 stores the electronic receipt information for each company received by the reception unit 55 in the electronic receipt management area 53a of the storage unit 53 and collectively manages the electronic receipt information.

The electronic receipt transmission unit 57 provides the mobile terminal 8 associated with the membership code of a predetermined consumer with electronic receipt information associated with the membership code and including at least one company code in the electronic receipt management area. Obtained from 53a and transmitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, whether or not the CPU 51 (reception unit 55) of the electronic receipt management server 9 has received the electronic receipt information and additional information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 6 of each company via the network interface 54. Is determined (step S21).

When the electronic receipt information and the additional information are received (Yes in step S21), the CPU 51 (electronic receipt batch management unit 56) of the electronic receipt management server 9 puts the electronic receipt information of various companies in the electronic receipt management area 53a of the storage unit 53. And the additional information is collectively stored (step S22).

Further, the CPU 51 (electronic receipt transmission unit 57) of the electronic receipt management server 9 collectively stores the electronic receipt information and additional information in the electronic receipt management area 53a, and then transmits the electronic receipt information and the additional information to the mobile terminal 8. (Step S23), the process returns to step S21. When the transmission of the electronic receipt information is completed, the transmission result of the electronic receipt information can be managed by storing a flag indicating the completion of transmission for the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management area 53a.

Further, the CPU 51 (electronic receipt transmission unit 57) of the electronic receipt management server 9 is managed in the electronic receipt management area 53a when there is an electronic receipt information inquiry from the mobile terminal 8 (No in step S21, Yes in step S24). After extracting the additional information and the electronic receipt information according to the contents of the electronic receipt information inquiry (step S25), the additional information and the electronic receipt information are transmitted to the inquired mobile terminal 8 (step S26), and the process returns to step S21.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process executed by operating the CPU 11 of the mobile terminal 8 according to the electronic receipt compatible program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing process executed by operating according to the electronic receipt viewing program P12 is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 13 and the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the electronic receipt correspondence program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 executed by the mobile terminal 8 include a member association unit 81 that functions as a member association means, and an electronic receipt reception that functions as an electronic receipt receiving means. The module configuration includes a unit 82 and an electronic receipt display unit 83 that functions as an electronic receipt display means. As actual hardware, when the CPU 11 reads and executes the electronic receipt compatible program P11 and the electronic receipt viewing program P12 from the storage unit 13, each of the above units is loaded into the memory 12, and the member association unit 81 and the electronic receipt receiving unit 81. 82, The electronic receipt display unit 83 is generated on the memory 12.

The member association unit 81 associates a member code of a predetermined consumer.

The electronic receipt receiving unit 82 receives electronic receipt information associated with the membership code and including at least one company code from the electronic receipt management server 9 that collectively manages the electronic receipt information.

The electronic receipt display unit 83 arranges the electronic receipt information received by the electronic receipt receiving unit 82 in units of company codes and displays it on the display unit 17.

As shown in FIG. 14, first, the CPU 11 (member association unit 81) of the mobile terminal 8 accesses the electronic receipt management server 9 and executes the authentication process by inputting the member code and password (step S31). As a result, the mobile terminal 8 and the membership code of the predetermined consumer are associated with each other.

After the authentication, the CPU 11 (electronic receipt receiving unit 82) of the mobile terminal 8 receives the additional information and the electronic receipt information managed in the electronic receipt management area 53a corresponding to the input member code (step S32). .. The additional information and the electronic receipt information may be received by e-mail.

Next, the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) of the mobile terminal 8 displays a list of purchase dates included in the electronic receipt information on the display unit 17 (step S33). By displaying the purchase dates in a list on the display unit 17 in this way, the mobile terminal 8 prompts the user who is a consumer to select information.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a display example X in the display unit 17 of the mobile terminal 8. As shown in FIG. 15, in the display example X, the mark M of the store of the company concerned is displayed on the day when the user who owns the mobile terminal 8 accessing the electronic receipt management server 9 makes a purchase at the store of various companies. By attaching it, it is possible to intuitively grasp the store where the shop was made. That is, according to the display example X shown in FIG. 15, it is possible to easily know information about which company's store frequently makes a purchase. In addition, in order to display the mark M of the store, a table is prepared in which the mark is associated with the company code included in the electronic receipt information in advance.

When the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) of the mobile terminal 8 determines that the user has tapped and selected a desired day (Yes in step S34), the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) displays the electronic receipt information corresponding to the selected day. Is displayed in (step S35).

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a display example Y in the mobile terminal 8. As shown in FIG. 16, display example Y is a daily list of stores of various companies that the user who owns the mobile terminal 8 that has accessed the electronic receipt management server 9 has shopped. More specifically, the display example Y is displayed in chronological order in the order in which the electronic receipt information is received, and the company mark, the transaction time, the company name, and the store name are displayed. Further, the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) of the mobile terminal 8 displays the store information for each day displayed in a list so that a desired store for each day can be selected with the cursor following the input of the input unit 18. I do.

When the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) of the mobile terminal 8 determines that the user has selected a desired daily store (Yes in step S36), the CPU 11 (electronic receipt display unit 83) displays the electronic receipt information corresponding to the selected daily store. It is displayed on the display unit 17 (step S37).

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a display example Z in the display unit 17 of the mobile terminal 8. As shown in FIG. 17, display example Z displays electronic receipt information of a desired store on a desired day when a user who owns a mobile terminal 8 accessing the electronic receipt management server 9 makes a purchase. The display example Z has a layout similar to that of a paper receipt by analyzing electronic receipt information, and in the display example Z, the product a or various additional information associated with the product is associated with the cursor following the input of the input unit 18. It is possible to focus on the icon b (the button-shaped icon "apply" in FIG. 17) representing.

When the input unit 18 declares the end of the electronic receipt viewing process (Yes in step S38), the CPU 11 of the mobile terminal 8 ends the process.

If the input unit 18 does not declare the end of the electronic receipt viewing process (No in step S38), the CPU 11 of the mobile terminal 8 returns to step S36 and waits for the selection of the store.

As described above, according to the electronic receipt system of the present embodiment, it is only necessary to issue a control command including an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information to the receipt printer RP and receipt data related to the receipt description. Since the receipt printer RP generates electronic receipt information, it accompanies the electronic receipt support in the POS terminal 2 to realize the electronic receipt storage / search service as a common service that includes multiple companies from a single store to a mass retailer. Since the modification of the software is minimal, it is possible to promote the introduction of electronic receipts.

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.

2 Product sales data processing device 61 Receipt data generation unit 62 Attribute input unit 63 Command issuing unit 64 Electronic receipt receiving unit 65 Information transmitting unit 71 Command receiving unit 72 Electronic receipt generating unit 73 Transmitting unit 74 Receipt printing unit RP receipt printer

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-123144 JP-A-2007-316750

Claims (7)

An electronic receipt system equipped with a sales data processing device and a receipt data issuing device.
The sales data processing device is
Receipt data generation means that generates receipt data based on product information and payment information,
An attribute input means for inputting an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt data into electronic data, and
A control command including the attribute, a command issuing means for issuing the receipt data to the receipt data issuing device, and a command issuing means.
With
The receipt data issuing device is
A command receiving means for receiving the control command and the receipt data from the sales data processing device, and
When the received control command includes an issue attribute indicating that the electronic receipt information is to be issued, the electronic receipt generation means for generating the receipt data as the electronic receipt information and the electronic receipt generation means.
A transmission means for transmitting the generated electronic receipt information to the sales data processing device, and
An electronic receipt system characterized by being equipped with. The attribute input means inputs the attribute associated with the consumer membership code .
The electronic receipt system according to claim 1. The attribute input means inquires of the server that stores the attribute in association with the consumer's membership code about the attribute for the membership code included in the receipt data, and receives the response from the server. input,
The electronic receipt system according to claim 1 . It is a processing method in an electronic receipt system including a sales data processing device and a receipt data issuing device.
The sales data processing device is
The first step of generating receipt data based on product information and payment information,
The second step of inputting an attribute indicating whether or not to issue electronic receipt information obtained by converting the receipt data into electronic data, and
A third step of issuing a control command including the attribute and the receipt data to the receipt data issuing device, and
With
The receipt data issuing device is
The fourth step of receiving the control command and the receipt data from the sales data processing device, and
When the received control command includes an issue attribute indicating that the electronic receipt information is to be issued, the fifth step of generating the receipt data as the electronic receipt information, and
The sixth step of transmitting the generated electronic receipt information to the sales data processing device, and
A processing method characterized by including. When the receipt data issuing device does not include an issuing attribute indicating that the electronic receipt information is issued in the received control command, the seventh step of printing and issuing a receipt corresponding to the receipt data. With more
The processing method according to claim 4, wherein the processing method is characterized by the above. In the second step, the attribute associated with the consumer membership code is input .
The processing method according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein the processing method is characterized by the above. In the second step, the server that stores the attribute in association with the consumer's membership code is inquired about the attribute for the membership code included in the receipt data, and the attribute that has been responded to by the server is displayed. input,
The processing method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the processing method is characterized by the above.

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