JP7017705B2 - Product sales data processing equipment, systems, and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

A POS device including a scanner for a clerk and a scanner for a customer has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-021730

However, the POS device shown in Cited Document 1 has a problem that the scanner cannot be suitably controlled according to the situation.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of appropriately controlling a scanner according to a situation.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the product sales data processing device according to one aspect of the present invention is a reading means for reading identification information, a first reading means operated by a store clerk, and a reading means for reading the identification information. The second reading means operated by the customer and the reading control means for controlling the reading of the identification information by the first reading means and the second reading means are provided, and the reading control means is the product of the product by the second reading means. It is possible to control the first mode in which the reading of the identification information is prohibited and the second mode in which the reading of the identification information of the product is permitted by the second reading means.

According to the above, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation.

In the product sales data processing device, the reading control means may allow the first reading means to read the product identification information in either the first mode or the second mode.

According to the above, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation.

In the product sales data processing device, the reading control means reads other identification information different from the product identification information by the first reading means in both the first mode and the second mode. It may be permitted to allow the second reading means to read the other identification information in either the first mode or the second mode.

According to the above, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation.

In the product sales data processing device, the other identification information may be the identification information of the customer or the identification information of the privilege given to the customer.

According to the above, it is possible to control the reading of the member identification information, the privilege identification information, etc. so as to be permitted regardless of the operation mode, whether it is the scanner on the clerk side or the scanner on the customer side. can.

The product sales data processing device is a determination means for determining whether or not the privilege medium on which the identification information is printed is necessary based on the privilege identification information, and the collection is performed when the privilege medium needs to be collected. It may be provided with a notification means for notifying that it is necessary.

According to the above, it is possible to notify the customer about the collection of the privilege medium as needed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the product sales data processing system according to another aspect of the present invention is a product sales data processing system including the above-mentioned product sales data processing apparatus.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the program according to another aspect of the present invention is a reading means for reading identification information and operated by a clerk, and a reading means for reading identification information by a customer. A program for operating a computer as a product sales data processing device including a second reading means to be operated, wherein the computer is used as a reading control means for controlling reading of identification information by the first reading means and the second reading means. The reading control means has a first mode for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means and a second mode for permitting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means. It is a program characterized by being controllable.

As described above, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation.

It is a network configuration diagram of a POS system. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the 1st POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the installation example of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the appearance example of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation mode of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation mode of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation mode of the 2nd POS terminal. This is a display example in the store clerk side display unit of the first POS terminal. This is a display example in the first POS terminal. This is a display example in the first POS terminal. This is a display example in the second POS terminal in the full self mode. This is a display example in the second POS terminal in the full self mode. This is a display example in the second POS terminal in the semi-self mode. This is a display example in the second POS terminal in the semi-self mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the 2nd POS terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the 2nd POS terminal and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the 1st POS terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the 2nd POS terminal. It is explanatory drawing explaining the send button for sending registration information.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS (Point Of Sales) system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a first POS terminal 10, a second POS terminal 20-1, a second POS terminal 20-2, a store controller (store computer) 30, and a monitoring terminal 40, each of which can communicate via LAN 11. It is connected to the. Hereinafter, when the second POS terminals 20-1 and 20-2 are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the second POS terminal 20.

Although details will be described later, the second POS terminal 20 is a POS terminal having a plurality of types of operation modes (details will be described later) regarding registration processing and settlement processing, and having a function of appropriately switching operation modes. On the other hand, the first POS terminal 10 is a POS terminal that does not have the above-mentioned function.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the first POS terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the first POS terminal 10 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a hard disk 104, a customer side display unit 105, a card payment unit 108, a change machine 109, and a clerk side display unit 110. A key operation unit 111, a scanner unit 112, a printing unit 113, an audio output unit 114, and a communication unit 115 are provided. These can communicate with each other via the bus.

The CPU 101 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the first POS terminal 10 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 102.
The ROM 102 is a read-only memory, and stores various information used by the CPU 101, including a program.

The RAM 103 is a read / write memory and stores various information. For example, the RAM 103 has information acquired from the outside (for example, a product master acquired from the store controller 30) and information generated in the process (for example, registration information generated in the registration process, settlement information generated in the settlement process, etc.). Remember. In the following description, either one or both of the registration information and the settlement information may be referred to as transaction information.

The hard disk 104 stores various information. The hard disk 104 may store, for example, a program executed by the CPU 101 instead of the ROM 102. Further, instead of the RAM 103, information acquired from the outside or information generated in the process may be stored.

The customer side display unit 105 is a touch display for the customer, displays various information to the customer, and receives various inputs from the customer.
The card payment unit 108 is a payment mechanism using various cards (credit card, transportation card, etc.).
The change machine 109 (cash settlement unit) is a cash settlement mechanism, has a bill and coin slot, and a bill and coin outlet, calculates the amount to be inserted into the slot, and determines the input amount and purchase amount. The difference amount of change is calculated, and the change is discharged from the discharge port. The change machine 109 is directed toward the clerk and is operated by the clerk.

The store clerk side display unit 110 is a touch display for the store clerk, displays various information to the store clerk, and accepts various inputs from the store clerk.
The key operation unit 111 is composed of various keys (buttons) and receives various inputs from the store clerk.
The scanner unit 112 optically reads, for example, a barcode (product code or the like) attached to the product, a clerk code attached to the name tag of the clerk, or the like.

The scanner unit 112 is used when the clerk registers the product, but the clerk may register the product by another method. For example, when a key corresponding to a product (for example, a key corresponding to a sports newspaper) is arranged in the key operation unit 111, the clerk may operate (press) the key to register the product. can. Further, when the preset key (preset button) corresponding to the product is displayed on the store clerk side display unit 110, the store clerk can operate the preset key to register the product.

The printing unit 113 is a printing unit that ejects a medium, and prints and issues various media such as receipts.
The audio output unit 114 outputs audio.
The communication unit 115 transmits / receives information to / from other terminals (second POS terminal 20, store controller 30, monitoring terminal 40).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an installation example of the second POS terminal 20. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the second POS terminal 20 and the like as viewed from the customer side. FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the second POS terminal 20 and the like as viewed from the store clerk side. As shown in FIG. 3A, a counter is placed on the right side of the second POS terminal 20 when viewed from the customer side.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an external example of the second POS terminal 20. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the second POS terminal 20 as viewed from the customer side. FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the second POS terminal 20 as viewed from the store clerk side. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the second POS terminal 20. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals.

Hereinafter, a configuration example of the second POS terminal 20 shown in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. The second POS terminal 20 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a hard disk 204, a customer side display unit 205, a customer side scanner unit 206, a card payment unit 208, a change machine 209, and a clerk side display unit 210. A key operation unit 211, a store clerk side scanner unit 212, a printing unit 213, a voice output unit 214, and a communication unit 215 are provided. These can communicate with each other via the bus.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the second POS terminal 20 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 202.
The ROM 202 is a read-only memory, and stores various information used by the CPU 201 including a program.

The RAM 203 is a read / write memory and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 contains information acquired from the outside (for example, a product master acquired from the store controller 30) and information generated in the process (for example, registration information generated in the registration process, settlement information generated in the settlement process, etc.). Remember.

The hard disk 204 stores various information. The hard disk 204 may store, for example, a program executed by the CPU 201 instead of the ROM 202. Further, instead of the RAM 203, information acquired from the outside or information generated in the process may be stored.

The customer side display unit 205 is a touch display for the customer, displays various information to the customer, and receives various inputs from the customer.
The customer-side scanner unit 206 is a customer-use scanner unit, and for example, optically reads a barcode (product code, etc.) attached to a product.

The customer-side scanner unit 206 is used when the customer registers the product, but the customer may register the product by another method. For example, when an order button or the like for a product is displayed on the customer side display unit 205, the customer can operate (press) the order button to register the product.

The card payment unit 208 is a payment mechanism using various cards (credit card, transportation card, etc.). The card settlement unit 208 of the present embodiment includes a card recognition unit (reading unit), a display unit, and an operation unit, but at least it may be provided with a card recognition unit.

The change machine 209 (cash settlement unit) is a cash settlement mechanism, has a bill and coin slot, and a bill and coin discharge slot. The difference amount of change is calculated, and the change is discharged from the discharge port. The change machine 209 is directed toward the customer and is operated by the customer.

The store clerk side display unit 210 is a touch display for the store clerk, displays various information to the store clerk, and accepts various inputs from the store clerk.
The key operation unit 211 is composed of various keys (buttons) and receives various inputs from the store clerk.
The clerk side scanner unit 212 is a scanner unit for clerk, and for example, optically reads a bar code (product code or the like) attached to a product, a clerk code attached to a clerk's name tag, or the like.

The scanner unit 212 on the clerk side is used when the clerk registers the product, but the clerk may register the product by another method. For example, when a key corresponding to a product (for example, a key corresponding to a sports newspaper) is arranged in the key operation unit 211, the clerk may operate (press) the key to register the product. can. Further, when the preset key corresponding to the product is displayed on the display unit 210 on the clerk side, the clerk can operate the preset key to register the product.

The printing unit 213 is a printing unit that ejects a medium, and prints and issues various media such as receipts. The printing unit 213 is one printing unit that can rotatably change the direction from the store clerk side to the customer side and from the customer side to the store clerk side (direction of the medium issuing port). The orientation of the printing unit may be changed manually, or may be automatically changed (mechanically controlled, etc.) according to the transition of the operation mode (details will be described later), for example. The correctness of the orientation of the printing unit may be detected by a sensor or the like.

The audio output unit 214 outputs audio. For example, the voice output unit 214 outputs voice guidance and the like.
The communication unit 215 transmits / receives information to / from other terminals (first POS terminal 10, other second POS terminal 20, store controller 30, monitoring terminal 40).

(Overview of each operation mode)
Subsequently, the operation mode of the second POS terminal 20 will be described. The second POS terminal 20 has a plurality of operation modes. For example, the second POS terminal 20 has a normal mode, a full self mode, and a semi-self mode. In addition, the operation mode described below is an operation mode during normal business (operation mode related to product registration processing and accounting processing), and an aggregation mode for totaling and inquiring sales, sales, etc., a clerk, a maintenance staff, etc. It does not include the maintenance mode for setting work and maintenance work, and the training mode for newcomers to train.

6 to 8 are diagrams illustrating the outline of the operation mode of the second POS terminal 20. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the normal mode. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing the flow of processing (product registration processing, accounting processing) in the normal mode and the operation of a person (clerk, customer), and FIG. 6B is a second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode. It is a flowchart which showed the basic flow of the operation of. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the full self mode. FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram showing the flow of processing (product registration processing, accounting processing) in the full self mode and the operation of a person (customer), and FIG. 7B is a second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. It is a flowchart which showed the basic flow of the operation of. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the semi-self mode. 8 (A) is a schematic diagram showing the flow of processing (product registration processing, accounting processing) in the semi-self mode and the operation of a person (customer), and FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) are in the semi-self mode. It is a flowchart which showed the basic flow of operation of the 2nd POS terminal 20.

In the following description, as a different aspect from the above-mentioned classification of the operation modes (normal mode, full self mode, semi-self mode), the mode in which the second POS terminal 20 executes the product registration process is the registration mode and the settlement process. The mode in which the above is executed may be referred to as an accounting mode.

(Normal mode)
As shown in FIG. 6A, the normal mode is an operation mode in which the store clerk executes the registration process and the customer side executes the settlement process. That is, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the normal mode, the clerk side is in the registration mode and the customer side is in the accounting mode. That is, the second POS terminal 20 operates as a registration accounting mode when viewed throughout the registration process to the settlement process.

In the normal mode, the store clerk registers the customer's purchased product on the store clerk side (the store clerk side scanner unit 212, the store clerk side display unit 210, the key operation unit 211). That is, the second POS terminal 20 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the store clerk (operation of the store clerk side scanner unit 212, store clerk side display unit 210, key operation unit 211, etc.) (upper stage of FIG. 6A). ).

When the registration process by the clerk is completed, the customer confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the clerk side display unit 210, inserts money into the change machine 209, or operates the card settlement unit 208 to settle the payment (FIG. 6). Lower part of (A)). That is, the second POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the operation of the customer (inserting money into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 6A).

That is, in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 6B, the product is initially scanned by the store clerk side scanner unit 212 (step S10: YES) and the product is registered (step S11). After pressing the subtotal key (for example, the subtotal key displayed on the store clerk side display unit 210 or the subtotal key arranged on the key operation unit 211) (step S30: YES), on the customer side, for example, the change machine 209. The settlement is performed by (step S50), and the processing is completed. In step S30, the subtotal key is an operation key for completing the registration process, and may be referred to as a subtotal button, a registration completion key, a registration completion button, a checkout key, a checkout button, or the like.

The customer may wait until the registration process by the clerk is completed (until the total amount is fixed), but may insert money into the change machine 209 before the registration process is completed. That is, the second POS terminal 20 can accept payment during the registration process (upper part of FIG. 6A).

In addition, the clerk may wait until the payment by the customer is completed (until the customer picks up the change or receipt), but may register the purchased product of the next customer. That is, the second POS terminal 20 can register the purchased product of the next customer during the settlement process (lower part of FIG. 6A). In addition, the clerk may be absent during the payment by the customer (lower part of FIG. 6A). That is, the reception of the customer may be completed during the settlement of the customer.

In addition, the second POS terminal 20 controls the payout of change / fishing bills by the change machine 209 in order to prevent forgetting to pick up the change when there is change, and detects that the customer has removed the change / fishing bill. After recognizing such as, the printing unit 213 controls the issuance of the receipt. The same applies to other operation modes. As described above, in the normal mode, there may or may not be a clerk in front of the customer who receives the change, but when there is a clerk, the above-mentioned control does not necessarily have to be performed (that is, change).・ You may pay out the fishing bill and issue the receipt at the same time, or you may issue the receipt first). Further, the timing of paying out change / fishing bills and issuing receipts may be controlled according to the current operation mode and the presence / absence of a clerk (for example, the presence / absence of a clerk is recognized by a sensor).

(Full self mode)
As shown in FIG. 7A, the full self mode is an operation mode in which the customer side executes the registration process and the customer side executes the settlement process. That is, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the case of the full self mode, the customer side is in both the registration mode and the accounting mode. That is, the second POS terminal 20 operates as a registration accounting mode when viewed throughout the registration process to the settlement process.

In the full self mode, the customer registers the purchased product on the customer side (customer side scanner unit 206, customer side display unit 205). That is, the second POS terminal 20 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the customer's operation (scanning by the customer-side scanner unit 206, touching the customer-side display unit 205) (upper part of FIG. 7A).

When the registration process is completed, the customer confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the customer side display unit 205, inserts money into the change machine 209, or operates the card settlement unit 208 to settle the payment (FIG. 7 (A). ) Lower). That is, the second POS terminal 20 executes the settlement process by the operation of the customer (inserting money into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 7A).

That is, in the full self mode, as shown in FIG. 7B, the product is scanned or the like by, for example, the customer side scanner unit 206 (step S20: YES), and the product is registered (step S21). After pressing the registration completion key (for example, the registration completion key displayed on the customer side display unit 205) (step S40: YES), payment is performed on the customer side by, for example, the change machine 209 (step S50), and processing is performed. Is completed. The registration completion key according to step S40 is an operation key for completing the registration process, and may be referred to as a registration completion button, a subtotal key, a subtotal button, a checkout key, a checkout button, or the like.

In the full self mode, as described above, the customer side executes both the registration process and the settlement process, but the clerk side does not mean that nothing can be done. That is, even when the second POS terminal 20 is operating in the full self mode, for example, the store clerk side scanner unit 212 can scan the store clerk code. The state in which the registration process is executed on both the clerk side and the customer side (operation mode) may be referred to as a double scan mode.

(Semi-self mode)
The semi-self mode is divided into a registration-only mode in which the registration process is executed on the clerk side and an accounting-only mode in which the settlement process is executed on the customer side. The example of FIG. 8 is an example in which the second POS terminal 20-1 operates in the registration-only mode and the second POS terminal 20-2 operates in the accounting-only mode.

In the semi-self mode, the store clerk registers the customer's purchased product on the store clerk side (the store clerk side scanner unit 212, the store clerk side display unit 210, the key operation unit 211) on the second POS terminal 20-1 in the registration-only mode. That is, the second POS terminal 20-1 executes the registration process of the purchased product by the operation of the store clerk (operation of the store clerk side scanner unit 212, store clerk side display unit 210, key operation unit 211, etc.) (FIG. 8A). Upper row).

When the registration process by the clerk is completed, the customer moves to the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode, confirms the total amount of the purchased products on the display unit 210 on the clerk side, and inserts money into the change machine 209, or , The card settlement unit 208 is operated to settle the payment (lower part of FIG. 8A). That is, the second POS terminal 20-2 executes the settlement process by the operation of the customer (inserting money into the change machine 209, operating the card settlement unit 208) (lower part of FIG. 8A).

When the registration process is completed in the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode (the second POS terminal 20-1 in the example of FIG. 8), the customer visits the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode to the second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode (the second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode). In the example of FIG. 8, the user moves to the second POS terminal 20-2), but the second POS terminal 20 to which the user moves is supplied with information (registration information, etc.) necessary for the settlement process.

Required for settlement processing from the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode (second POS terminal 20-1 in the example of FIG. 8) to the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-2 in the example of FIG. 8) in the accounting-only mode. As a method of supplying information, information necessary for settlement processing is transmitted from the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode to the second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode (may be transmitted via the store controller 30; the same applies hereinafter). There is a method and a method of issuing a medium (a medium on which a barcode or the like for acquiring information necessary for settlement processing is printed) in the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode.

In the example of FIG. 8, there is only one second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode (second POS terminal 20-2), but there are two or more second POS terminals 20 in the accounting-only mode. In this case, the POS terminal (second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode) for executing the settlement process may be designated in the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-1 in the example of FIG. 8) in the registration-only mode. .. When a medium (a medium on which a barcode or the like for acquiring information necessary for settlement processing is printed) is issued in the second POS terminal 20 in the registration-only mode, the accounting-only mode in which the medium is read is used. The settlement process is executed at the second POS terminal 20.

That is, in the semi-self mode, first, the product is registered on the clerk side of the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-1) in the registration-only mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the product is registered by scanning the scanner unit 212 on the store clerk side (step S10: YES) (step S11). After pressing the subtotal key (for example, the subtotal key displayed on the store clerk side display unit 210 or the subtotal key arranged on the key operation unit 211) (step S30: YES), for example, the second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode. When (second POS terminal 20-2) is designated (step S31: YES), registration information is transmitted to the designated second POS terminal 20 (step S32), and the process is completed.

In the example of FIG. 8B, at the end of product registration, the subtotal key is first pressed, and then (after the subtotal key is pressed), the second POS terminal 20 is specified. At the end, the processing procedure may be such that the second POS terminal 20 is directly specified (without pressing the subtotal key). In the latter case, it is not necessary to display the subtotal key on the screen.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-2) designated by the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-1) in the registration-only mode is the registration information. After the reception (step S49: YES), the settlement is performed on the customer side, for example, by the change machine 209 (step S50), and the process is completed.

After transmitting the registration information (or after issuing the medium), the clerk can register the purchased product of the next customer (lower part of FIG. 8A). In addition, the clerk may be absent after sending the registration information (lower part of FIG. 8A).

In the example of FIG. 8, the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode executes the settlement process using the registration information of the product registered in the second POS terminal 20-1 in the registration-only mode. That is, the registration information used by the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode for the settlement process is the registration information of the product registered when the second POS terminal 20-1 is operating in the registration-only mode. However, if the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode (or if the accounting ticket (registered trademark; the same applies hereinafter) can be issued), the second POS terminal 20 in the accounting-only mode can be issued. The registration information used by -2 for the settlement process does not necessarily have to be the registration information of the product registered when the second POS terminal 20-1 is operating as the registration-only mode.

As an example, the registration information used by the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode for the settlement process may be the registration information of the product registered when the second POS terminal 20-1 is operating in the normal mode. That is, the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode may execute the settlement procedure using the registration information of the product registered when the second POS terminal 20-1 is operating as the normal mode.

When the registration process is completed on the clerk side of the second POS terminal 20-1 (when trying to send registration information or when trying to issue a checkout ticket), the customer side makes a payment operation (change machine 209). If the insertion of money into the card and the operation of the card settlement unit 208) have already started, the transmission of registration information or the issuance of a checkout ticket may be prohibited, or the settlement operation may be cancelled. ..

As another example, when the first POS terminal 10 has a function of transmitting registration information (or issuing an accounting ticket) to the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode (for example, the function as a basic function). From the beginning, or when the function is added as a function), the registration information used by the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode for the settlement process is the first POS terminal 10. It may be the registration information of the product registered by. That is, the second POS terminal 20-2 in the accounting-only mode may execute the settlement procedure using the registration information of the product registered by the first POS terminal 10.

Further, in the example of FIG. 8, the second POS terminal 20-2 receives the registration information (or reads the accounting ticket) and executes the settlement process while operating as the accounting-only mode. However, if the settlement process can be executed after receiving the registration information (or after reading the checkout ticket), when the second POS terminal 20-2 receives the registration information (or reads the checkout ticket). The operation mode does not necessarily have to be the accounting-only mode.

As an example, the second POS terminal 20-2 receives registration information from another terminal (for example, the second POS terminal 20-1 and the first POS terminal 10) when operating in the full self mode, and receives the registration information from the other terminal. The settlement process may be executed using the registered information. Further, the second POS terminal 20-2 reads the accounting ticket issued by another terminal (for example, the second POS terminal 20-1 and the first POS terminal 10) while operating in the full self mode, and the other terminal. The settlement process may be executed using the registration information obtained from the accounting ticket read from.

The second POS terminal 20-2 shifts from the full self mode to the accounting-only mode before executing the settlement process using the registration information received from the other terminal (registration information received from the other terminal as the settlement procedure in the accounting-only mode). To process). In addition, the second POS terminal 20-2 shifts from the full self mode to the accounting-only mode before executing the settlement processing using the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal (in the other terminal as the settlement procedure of the accounting-only mode). Process registration information based on issued vouchers).

The second POS terminal 20-2 does not have to shift from the full self mode to the accounting-only mode before executing the settlement process using the registration information received from the other terminal (as a settlement procedure in the full self mode, etc.). You may process the registration information received from the terminal). Further, the second POS terminal 20-2 does not have to shift from the full self mode to the checkout mode before executing the checkout process using the checkout ticket issued by the other terminal (full self mode checkout procedure). You may process the registration information based on the accounting voucher issued on other terminals).

(Transition of operation mode)
The second POS terminal 20 follows an operation other than the explicit mode transition operation by the clerk (for example, input on the screen, selection operation, etc.) and the explicit mode transition operation by the clerk (for example, reading the clerk code). The operation mode shifts. Further, the second POS terminal 20 operates based on predetermined conditions (conditions related to time such as elapsed time and predetermined time (schedule), conditions related to transmission / reception of information with other terminals, etc.) that do not depend on the operation of the clerk. The mode changes.

(Display on the first POS terminal 10)
Subsequently, the display of the first POS terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 to 11 are display examples in the first POS terminal 10. In the description of FIGS. 9 to 11, it is assumed that the second POS terminal 20-1 is in the full self mode and the second POS terminal 20-2 is in the hibernation mode (hibernation state).

FIG. 9 is a display example on the registration screen displayed on the store clerk side display unit 110 of the first POS terminal 10. Specifically, FIG. 9 shows the display contents of the registration screen in the scene where two items of goods (asparagus) are registered.

In FIG. 9, the image GA01 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the 20-1 register (second POS terminal 20-1 in FIG. 1). The image GA02 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the 20-2 register (second POS terminal 20-2 in FIG. 1).

The subtotal button BT10 at the lower right of the screen is a button for instructing the end of product registration. The clerk operates (touches) the subtotal button BT10 after the product registration is completed. The pause button BT11 is a button for suspending the own terminal (first POS terminal 10). The clerk operates the pause button BT11 when he / she leaves his / her terminal (for example, when he / she goes to search for a product or does not use it for a while).

FIG. 10 is a display example on the subplanning surface displayed on the store clerk side display unit 110 of the first POS terminal 10. Specifically, FIG. 10 shows the display contents of the subplanning surface in the scene following the scene of FIG. 9 (the scene after the operation of the subtotal button BT10).

In FIG. 10, the current total button BT20 is a button for instructing the input of the deposit amount. The clerk receives the deposit of the total amount or more from the customer when executing the settlement process on the own terminal (first POS terminal 10) (after inputting the deposit amount of the total amount or more), and then the current total button BT20. To operate.

The 20-1 registration button BT21 is a button for designating the 20-1 registration (second POS terminal 20-1 in FIG. 1). The clerk operates the 20-1 registration button BT21 when designating the second POS terminal 20-1 as the terminal for executing the settlement process. The "(full)" indicated on the 20-1 registration button BT21 indicates that the operation mode of the terminal (second POS terminal 20-1) corresponding to the 20-1 registration button BT21 is the full self mode. It is a thing.

When the operation of the 20-1 registration button BT21 is accepted, the first POS terminal 10 transmits the registration information to the 20-1 registration (the second POS terminal 20-1).

The 20-2 cash register button BT22 is a button for designating a 20-2 cash register (second POS terminal 20-2 in FIG. 1). The clerk operates the 20-2 registration button BT21 when designating the second POS terminal 20-2 as the terminal for executing the settlement process. The "(pause)" indicated on the 20-2 registration button BT22 indicates that the terminal corresponding to the 20-2 registration button BT22 (second POS terminal 20-2) is inactive. Further, the broken line of the 20-2 registration button BT22 indicates that the operation of the button (20-2 registration button BT22) is displayed in a display mode (for example, gray down) indicating that the operation is not effective.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the operation of the 20-2 registration button BT22 is not effective, but if the operation of the 20-2 registration button BT22 is effective and the operation of the 20-2 registration button BT22 is accepted. First POS terminal 10 transmits registration information to the 20-2 cash register (second POS terminal 20-2).

The checkout button BT25 is a button for causing the printing unit 113 to issue a checkout. The clerk operates the checkout button BT25 when the second POS terminal 20 that has read the checkout is to execute the settlement process.

The information required to execute the settlement process is coded and printed on the checkout ticket. For example, the registration information itself used for the settlement process may be converted into a QR code (registered trademark) and printed on the accounting ticket, or information for specifying the registration information used for the settlement process (for example, transaction). Identification information, etc.) may be barcoded and printed.

In the mode of issuing the accounting ticket printed with the QR code, the second POS terminal 20 that has read the accounting ticket (QR code) is, for example, settled using the registration information obtained from the QR code. To execute. Further, in the embodiment in which the accounting ticket printed with the above bar code is issued, the second POS terminal 20 that has read the accounting ticket (bar code) is, for example, for specifying the registration information obtained from the bar code. Registration information acquisition request including information (transaction identification information, etc.) is made from the terminal that issued the accounting ticket (first POS terminal 10, other second POS terminal 20) or the terminal that issued the accounting ticket. The terminal that acquired. For example, by transmitting to the store controller 30 or the like), the registration information is received from the terminal that sent the registration information acquisition request, and the settlement process is executed. In other words, in the mode of issuing the accounting ticket printed with the above barcode, the terminal that issued the accounting ticket (first POS terminal 10, other second POS terminal 20) and the terminal that issued the accounting ticket. When the terminal (store controller 30 or the like) that has acquired the registration information from the terminal receives the registration information acquisition request transmitted from the second POS terminal 20 that has read the accounting ticket, the terminal (store controller 30 or the like) obtains the registration information specified by the registration information acquisition request. , Send to the sender of the registration information acquisition request (the source of the registration information request).

The issued bill is handed to the customer by the clerk. After that, the customer moves to the second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-1 or second POS terminal 20-2), and the second POS terminal 20 (customer side scanner unit 206) reads the code on the accounting ticket. Based on this, the settlement process is executed in the second POS terminal 20.

The registration screen button BT26 is a button for returning the screen from the subplanning aspect to the registration screen. The clerk operates the registration screen button BT26, for example, when changing (adding or canceling) the purchased product.

As described above, the current total button BT20 is a button to be operated after inputting the deposit amount of the total amount or more, and FIG. 10 shows the situation where the deposit amount of the total amount or more is input. do not have. Therefore, in FIG. 10, similarly to the 20-2 registration button BT22, the current total button BT20 may be displayed in a display mode indicating that the operation is not effective.

FIG. 11 is a display example on the settlement screen displayed on the store clerk side display unit 110 of the first POS terminal 10. Specifically, FIG. 11 shows the display contents of the settlement screen in the scene following the scene of FIG. 10 (the scene after inputting the deposit amount “¥ 503”. The scene before the operation of the current total button BT20). ing. Since the scene of FIG. 11 is a scene after inputting the deposit amount "¥ 503" of the total amount of "¥ 383" or more, that is, the case where the settlement process is executed on the own terminal (first POS terminal 10). The buttons (20-1 cash register button BT21, checkout button BT25) for causing the second POS terminal 20, which is another terminal, to execute the settlement process, are displayed in a display mode indicating that the operation is not valid.

In the scene of FIG. 11, when the current total button BT20 is operated, the change "¥ 120" is discharged from the change machine 109, and the printing unit 113 issues a receipt or the like.

(Display in the second POS terminal 20 (full self mode))
Subsequently, the display of the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. 12 and 13 are display examples in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. In the description of FIGS. 12 and 13, it is assumed that the second POS terminal 20-1 is in the full self mode and the second POS terminal 20-2 is in the hibernation mode (hibernation state).

FIG. 12A is a display example on the registration start screen displayed on the customer side display unit 205 of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode. In FIG. 12A, the registration start button BT30 at the lower right of the screen is a button for instructing the start of product registration. The customer operates the registration start button BT30 before starting the product registration. The buttons BT35 to BT37 at the lower left of the screen are buttons for switching the display language to English, Chinese, and Korean, respectively.

FIG. 12B is a display example on the registration screen displayed on the customer side display unit 205 of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode. Specifically, FIG. 12B shows the display contents of the registration screen in the scene where two products (Daifuku rice cake) are registered. When the registration start button BT30 is operated on the registration start screen shown in FIG. 12A, a registration screen (initial state registration screen) in which no product has been registered is displayed. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 12B shows a registration screen after the product has already been registered.

In FIG. 12B, the image GA01 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). The image GA02 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the 20-2 cash register (second POS terminal 20-2).

The checkout button BT32 at the bottom right of the screen is a button for instructing the end of product registration. The customer operates the checkout button BT32 after the product registration is completed. The clerk call button BT33 is a button for calling a clerk. The customer operates the clerk call button BT33 when calling the clerk (for example, when the clerk's support is required).

As described above, the buttons BT35 to BT37 are buttons for switching the display language to English, Chinese, and Korean, respectively. Further, the "vegetable" button BT38 is a button for displaying each preset key (see FIG. 9) of vegetables.

FIG. 13 is a display example on the settlement screen displayed on the customer side display unit 205 of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode. FIG. 13A is a settlement screen (payment method selection screen) displayed when the settlement process is started. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 13A when the checkout button BT32 is operated on the registration screen (see FIG. 12B). FIG. 13B is a settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when starting payment by cash. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 13 (B) when cash is operated on the payment method selection screen (see FIG. 13 (A)). FIG. 13C is a settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when determining the deposit amount. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 13 (C) when cash (deposit) equal to or greater than the payment amount (purchase amount) is inserted.

FIG. 13D is a settlement screen (change screen) displayed when the change is released. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a change screen as shown in FIG. 13 (D) when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the deposit screen (FIG. 13 (C)). FIG. 13 (E) is a settlement screen (receipt screen) displayed when the change is removed. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 13 (E) when the change is removed from the outlet of the change machine 209. The second POS terminal 20 may install a sensor such as a photo sensor in the vicinity of the outlet, and when the sensor recognizes an object (assuming a customer's hand), it may be determined that the change has been removed. ..

FIG. 13F is a hibernation screen displayed when the hibernation state is in effect. That is, the second POS terminal 20-2 is in the hibernation mode (hibernation state), but when it is in the hibernation mode, the hibernation screen as shown in FIG. 13F is displayed.

The second POS terminal 20-1 displays the registration start screen (FIG. 12 (A)) after the receipt screen (FIG. 13 (E)) is displayed. For example, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays the registration start screen after the receipt is removed from the issuing port of the printing unit 213. The second POS terminal 20 may be provided with a sensor capable of recognizing that the receipt has been removed from the issuing port.

If no change is generated, the payment screen (FIG. 13 (C)) may be changed to the receipt screen (FIG. 13 (E)) without displaying the change screen (FIG. 13 (D)). ..

(Display in the second POS terminal 20 (semi-self mode))
Subsequently, the display of the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. 14 and 15 are display examples in the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode. In the description of FIGS. 14 and 15, it is assumed that the second POS terminal 20-1 is in the semi-self mode (registration-only mode) and the second POS terminal 20-2 is in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode).

FIG. 14 is a display example on the registration screen displayed on the store clerk side display unit 210 of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the semi-self mode (registration-only mode). Specifically, FIG. 14 shows the display contents of the registration screen in the scene where one item of goods (egg (M)) is registered.

In FIG. 14, the image GA01 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). The image GA02 at the lower left of the screen shows the state of the 20-2 cash register (second POS terminal 20-2).

The pause button BT11 at the lower right of the screen is a button for suspending the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). The clerk operates the pause button BT11 when he / she leaves his / her terminal (for example, when he / she goes to search for a product or does not use it for a while).

The 20-2 cash register button BT22 is a button for designating a 20-2 cash register (second POS terminal 20-2). The "(accounting M)" shown on the 20-2 registration button BT22 indicates that the terminal corresponding to the 20-2 registration button BT22 (second POS terminal 20-2) is in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). It is a representation.

The checkout button BT25 is a button for the printing unit 213 to issue a checkout. The issued bill is handed to the customer by the clerk. After that, the customer moves to the second POS terminal 20-2, and the second POS terminal 20-2 (customer side scanner unit 206) reads the code on the accounting ticket, and the second POS terminal 20-2. The settlement process is executed.

FIG. 15 is a display example on the settlement screen displayed on the customer side display unit 205 of the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). FIG. 15A is a settlement screen (standby screen) displayed before starting the settlement process. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a standby screen as shown in FIG. 15A when it is in the standby mode (standby state).

FIG. 15B is a settlement screen (payment method selection screen) displayed when the settlement process is started. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a payment method selection screen as shown in FIG. 15B when the registration information is received. FIG. 15C is a settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when starting payment by cash. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 15 (C) when cash is operated on the payment method selection screen (see FIG. 15 (B)). FIG. 15D is a settlement screen (payment screen) displayed when determining the deposit amount. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a deposit screen as shown in FIG. 15 (D) when cash (deposit) equal to or greater than the payment amount (purchase amount) is inserted.

FIG. 15E is a settlement screen (change screen) displayed when the change is released. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a change screen as shown in FIG. 15 (E) when the end (receipt) button BT40 is operated on the deposit screen (FIG. 15 (D)). FIG. 15F is a settlement screen (receipt screen) displayed when the change is removed. For example, the second POS terminal 20-2 displays a receipt screen as shown in FIG. 15 (F) when change is removed from the outlet of the change machine 209.

Although not shown, the second POS terminal 20-2 may display a hibernation screen when it is in a hibernation state.

Further, although the details will be described later, the second POS terminal 20-2 waits after the receipt screen (FIG. 15 (F)) is displayed (for example, after the receipt is removed from the issuing port of the printing unit 213). The screen (FIG. 15 (A)) or the payment method selection screen (see FIG. 15 (B)) is displayed.

If no change is generated, the payment screen (FIG. 15 (D)) may be changed to the receipt screen (FIG. 15 (F)) without displaying the change screen (FIG. 15 (E)). ..

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the settlement screen (payment method selection screen, deposit screen, change screen, receipt screen) displayed when the second POS terminal 20 is in the full self mode is a semi-self mode (semi-self mode). It is common with the settlement screen (payment method selection screen, deposit screen, change screen, receipt screen) displayed when the mode is for accounting only.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 16 shows an example of an operation when the first POS terminal 10 transmits registration information to the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode. The left side of FIG. 16 shows the operation of the first POS terminal 10, and the right side shows the operation of the second POS terminal 20-1. Further, at the start of the flowchart of FIG. 16, it is assumed that the product registration has been completed in the first POS terminal 10 (it is assumed that the subplanning surface is displayed). Further, at the start of the flowchart of FIG. 16, the operation mode of the second POS terminal 20-1 is assumed to be a full self mode.

Step S100: The first POS terminal 10 accepts the designation of the second POS terminal 20-1. Specifically, the first POS terminal 10 accepts the operation of the 20-1 registration button BT21 (see FIG. 10).
Step S101: The first POS terminal 10 transmits registration information to the second POS terminal 20-1.

Step S102: The second POS terminal 20-1 receives the registration information.
Step S103: The second POS terminal 20-1 stores the received registration information in the RAM 203 or the like.

Step S104: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not processing is in progress (registration processing or settlement processing is in progress). If the process is not in progress (step S104: NO), the process proceeds to step S106. If processing is in progress (step S104: YES), the process returns to step S104. That is, if the process is in progress, the process is continuously executed until the process is completed, and then the process proceeds to step S106. In addition, you may return to step S102 instead of step S104. That is, two or more registration information may be received and stored during the process.

Step S106: The second POS terminal 20-1 changes the operation mode from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). In the process of step S106, the second POS terminal 20-1 manages (stores) the state of its own terminal, and the terminal state management information (described later) is stored in a semi-self mode (accounting) based on the information that the second POS terminal 20-1 is in the full self mode. It may include a process of updating the information indicating that the mode is (dedicated mode).
Step S107: The second POS terminal 20-1 transmits information (mode change information) indicating that the operation mode has been changed to the first POS terminal 10. The second POS terminal 20-1 may transmit the mode change information to the first POS terminal 10 via the store controller 30. Further, the second POS terminal 20-1 may also transmit the mode change information to the second POS terminal 20-2.

Step S108: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays a settlement screen in a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). More specifically, the second POS terminal 20-1 has a settlement screen (payment method selection screen) as shown in FIG. 15B showing the total amount of the registration information (registration information stored in step S103) received in step S102. ) Is displayed.

Step S109: The first POS terminal 10 receives the mode change information.
Step S110: The first POS terminal 10 updates the terminal state management information that manages the state of the source terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). That is, the first POS terminal 10 is in a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) from the information that the terminal state management information of the second POS terminal 20-1 is a full self mode based on the mode change information received in step S109. Update to the information to that effect.

The first POS terminal 10 displays the status (operation mode) of another terminal in the image GA01 or image GA02 based on the terminal status management information, and the 20-1 registration button BT21 or 20 is based on the terminal status management information. -2 The display mode of the registration button BT22 (whether the operation is valid, that is, whether transmission is possible or not) is different. The same applies to the second POS terminal 20 (see FIGS. 12B and 14).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the second POS terminal 20. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 17 shows an example of the operation of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode according to the presence / absence of reception of the registration information. The flowchart of FIG. 17 is appropriately started. Further, at the start of the flowchart of FIG. 17, the operation mode of the second POS terminal 20-1 is assumed to be a full self mode.

Step S202: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information has been received. If received (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to step S203. If not received (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S204.
Step S203: The second POS terminal 20-1 stores the received registration information in the RAM 203 or the like.

Step S204: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not processing is in progress (registration processing or settlement processing is in progress). If the process is not in progress (step S204: NO), the process proceeds to step S205. If processing is in progress (step S204: YES), the process returns to step S202. That is, if the process is in progress, the process is continuously executed until the process is completed, and then the process proceeds to step S205.

Step S205: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information is stored. If the registration information is not stored (step S205: NO), the process proceeds to step S208. If the registration information is stored (step S205: YES), the process proceeds to step S216.
Step S208: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays the registration start screen of the full self mode.

Step S216: The second POS terminal 20-1 changes the operation mode from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) as in step S106 of FIG.
Step S217: The second POS terminal 20-1 transmits the mode change information in the same manner as in step S107 of FIG.
Step S218: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays a settlement screen in a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), as in step S108 in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the second POS terminal 20. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 18 shows an example of the operation of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) depending on whether or not the registration information is received. The flowchart of FIG. 18 is appropriately started. Further, at the start of the flowchart of FIG. 18, the operation mode of the second POS terminal 20-1 is assumed to be a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode).

Step S302: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information has been received. If received (step S302: YES), the process proceeds to step S303. If not received (step S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S304.
Step S303: The second POS terminal 20-1 stores the received registration information in the RAM 203 or the like.

Step S304: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not processing is in progress (settlement processing is in progress). If the process is not in progress (step S304: NO), the process proceeds to step S305. If processing is in progress (step S304: YES), the process returns to step S302. That is, if the process is in progress, the process is continuously executed until the process is completed, and then the process proceeds to step S305.

Step S305: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information is stored. If the registration information is stored (step S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S308. If the registration information is not stored (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S310.
Step S308: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays the settlement screen in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) as in step S108 in FIG.

Step S310: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays a standby screen in a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) as shown in FIG. 15A.

Step S312: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information has been received. If received (step S312: YES), the process proceeds to step S313. If not received (step S312: NO), the process proceeds to step S315.
Step S313: The second POS terminal 20-1 stores the received registration information in the RAM 203 or the like.

Step S315: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the registration information is stored. If the registration information is stored (step S315: YES), the process proceeds to step S308. If the registration information is not stored (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to step S316.
Step S316: The second POS terminal 20-1 determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the elapsed time (for example, the elapsed time since the standby screen is displayed) exceeds the predetermined time. If it has not elapsed (step S316: NO), the process returns to step S312. If it has passed (step S316: YES), the process proceeds to step S326.

Step S326: The second POS terminal 20-1 changes the operation mode from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the full self mode. In the process of step S326, the second POS terminal 20-1 updates the terminal state management information of its own terminal from the information that it is in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the information that it is in the full self mode. It may include the processing to be performed.
Step S327: The second POS terminal 20-1 transmits the mode change information.
Step S328: The second POS terminal 20-1 displays the registration start screen of the full self mode.

As described above, according to FIGS. 17 and 18, for example, when the number of people waiting for registration in the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode increases, the registration information is transferred to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode, which is relatively free. It can be taken over (see FIG. 17). As a result, customer handling can be performed smoothly. Further, when the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode is free (when the clerk is not operating it), it can be automatically switched to the full self mode (see FIG. 18). This makes it possible to effectively utilize the vacant terminal. For customers who are unfamiliar with product registration (elderly people, etc.), the store clerk registers the product using the first POS terminal 10 and the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (that is, as a manned response). If the customer is not unfamiliar with the settlement, it is possible to skip the registration information of the other terminal and let the customer perform the settlement by himself / herself at the other terminal (that is, make an unmanned response). That is, since the operation mode can be freely switched as appropriate, for example, the operation can be performed according to the situation. It is also possible to charge prepaid cards. For example, a manned response may be made up to the charge of the prepaid card, and an unmanned response may be made thereafter (settlement) by transmitting the charge amount to another terminal.

(Conditions for sending registration information)
In the example shown in FIG. 16, no particular condition is set for the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode, but the condition is set for the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. You may do it. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 20A, whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode is determined according to the processing status of the second POS terminal 20 (processing status). It may be controlled (as a condition).

The flowchart of FIG. 19A shows the operation of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode. At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that the second POS terminal 20-1 displays a registration screen (registration screen in the initial state) in which one item of goods has not been registered yet.

Step S400: In response to the customer's operation (for example, the product registration operation by the customer-side scanner unit 206), the second POS terminal 20-1 starts the registration of the purchased product.
Step S401: The control information (transmission restriction start information) for starting the transmission restriction of the registration information from the other terminal to the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1) is transmitted to the other terminal. It may be transmitted via the store controller 30.

Step S402: Accepts the operation of the checkout button BT32. That is, the instruction to end the registration of the purchased product is accepted.
Step S403: Display the settlement screen (payment method selection screen).
Step S404: Accepts the choice of cash as the payment method.
Step S405: Display the settlement screen (deposit screen with a deposit amount of 0 yen).
Step S406: The deposit amount (money inserted by the customer) is counted.
Step S407: Display the settlement screen (payment screen with updated deposit amount). That is, the counting result is displayed.

Step S408: Accepts the operation of the end (receipt) button BT40. That is, the operation of fixing the deposit amount is accepted.
Step S409: The control information (transmission restriction end information) for terminating (releasing) the transmission restriction of the registration information from the other terminal to the own terminal is transmitted to the other terminal. It may be transmitted via the store controller 30.

Step S410: The settlement screen (change screen) is displayed, and if there is change, the change is released.
Step S411: Detects that the change has been removed.
Step S412: The settlement screen (receipt screen) is displayed, and the receipt is printed and issued.
Step S413: Detects that the receipt has been removed.
Step S414: Display the registration screen in the initial state for the next customer.

The flowchart of FIG. 20A shows the operation of the first POS terminal 10. The first POS terminal 10 shall appropriately start the flowchart of FIG. 20 (A). 20 (B) and 20 (C) are examples of terminal state management information.

Step S501: It is determined whether or not the transmission restriction start information transmitted from another terminal has been received. If the transmission restriction start information is received, the process proceeds to step S501. If the transmission restriction start information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S510.
Step S501: The transmission of the registration information is restricted (prohibited) to the transmission restriction start information transmission source terminal until the transmission restriction end information is received. For example, the first POS terminal 10 may control whether or not to transmit registration information (restriction, cancellation of restriction) using terminal state management information.

The terminal status management information is information (flags, classification information, status information, etc.) for managing the status of each terminal (own terminal, other terminal). FIG. 20B is terminal state management information stored in the first POS terminal 10 at a certain point in time. The terminal state management information of FIG. 20B is "1 (in operation)" as information regarding the state of the own terminal (first POS terminal 10) and "F" as information regarding the state of another terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). (Full self mode) ”,“ 1 (sendable) ”as information on whether or not registration information can be transmitted to another terminal (second POS terminal 20-1), and“ 1 (sendable) ”as information on the status of another terminal (second POS terminal 20-2). "K (pause)" and "0 (cannot be transmitted)" are included as information regarding whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to another terminal (second POS terminal 20-2). FIG. 20C is terminal state management information stored by the first POS terminal 10 at another time point. The terminal state management information of FIG. 20 (C) is the terminal of FIG. 20 (D) in that the information regarding whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to another terminal (second POS terminal 20-1) is "0 (cannot be transmitted)". It is different from the status management information.

For example, when the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction start information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-1 in step S500, the first POS terminal 10 relates to whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20-1 in step S501. The information is updated from "1 (can be transmitted)" to "0 (cannot be transmitted)". That is, the terminal state management information stored in the process of step S501, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), is updated as shown in FIG. 20 (C).

Step S510: It is determined whether or not the transmission restriction end information transmitted from another terminal has been received. If the transmission restriction end information is received, the process proceeds to step S511. If the transmission restriction end information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S511.
Step S511: The transmission restriction of the registration information to the transmission source terminal of the transmission restriction end information is released.

For example, when the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction end information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-1 in step S510, the first POS terminal 10 relates to whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20-1 in step S511. The information is updated from "0 (cannot be transmitted)" to "1 (can be transmitted)". That is, the terminal state management information stored as shown in FIG. 20 (C) in the process of step S511 is updated as shown in FIG. 20 (B).

The terminal state management information in FIG. 20 (D) is the terminal state management information stored in the second POS terminal 20-1 when the registration screen of FIG. 14 is displayed. The terminal status management information in FIG. 20 (D) is "ST (semi-self mode (registration-only mode))" as information regarding the status of the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1), and the status of another terminal (first POS terminal 10). Information about "1 (in operation)", information about whether registration information can be transmitted to another terminal (first POS terminal 10) is "0 (cannot be transmitted)", and information about the status of another terminal (second POS terminal 20-2). "K (pause)" is included, and "0 (cannot be transmitted)" is included as information regarding whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to another terminal (second POS terminal 20-2).

As described above, according to FIGS. 19A and 20, when the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode starts the registration of the purchased product (step S400 in FIG. 19A), the transmission restriction start information Is transmitted (step S401 in FIG. 19A). When the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction start information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-1 (step S500: YES in FIG. 20), the first POS terminal 10 restricts the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-1 (FIG. 20). Step S501). Further, when the second POS terminal 20-1 in the full self mode receives the operation of fixing the deposit amount (step S408 in FIG. 19A), the transmission restriction end information is transmitted (step S409 in FIG. 19A). ). When the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction end information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-1 (step S510: YES in FIG. 20), the first POS terminal 10 releases the transmission restriction of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-1 (FIG. 20). Step S511 of 20). That is, according to FIGS. 19A and 20, the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode is not limited to the period before the registration of the purchased product of one item and after the deposit amount is confirmed ( Although the transmission of registration information is permitted, the period from the registration of one purchased item to the confirmation of the deposit amount is limited (the transmission of registration information is not permitted).

Although FIGS. 19A and 20 have described the control of whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Similarly, whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20 may be controlled in the same manner.

The flowchart of FIG. 19B shows the operation of the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (that is, in the description of FIG. 19B, the second POS terminal 20-2 is semi-self. It is assumed that it is operating in the mode (accounting-only mode). At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 19B, it is assumed that the second POS terminal 20-2 is displaying the standby screen (FIG. 15A).

Step S420: Receive and store the registration information.
Step S421: The control information (transmission restriction start information) for starting the transmission restriction of the registration information from the other terminal to the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-2) is transmitted to the other terminal. It may be transmitted via the store controller 30.

Since each process of steps S423 to S433 is the same as each process in the broken line P of FIG. 19 (A) (each process of steps S403 to S413), the description thereof will be omitted.

Step S434: Display the standby screen or the payment method selection screen. For example, if the registration information of the next customer has not been received between the time when the change is released and the time when the receipt is detected, the standby screen is displayed, and if the receipt is received, the payment is made. Display the method selection screen.

As described above, according to FIGS. 19B and 20, when the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) receives and stores the registration information (step S420 in FIG. 19B), the transmission is restricted. The start information is transmitted (step S421 in FIG. 19B). When the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction start information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-2 (step S500: YES in FIG. 20), the first POS terminal 10 restricts the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-2 (FIG. 20). Step S501). Further, when the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) accepts the operation of fixing the deposit amount (step S428 in FIG. 19B, step S408 in FIG. 19A), the transmission restriction ends. Information is transmitted (step S429 in FIG. 19B, step S409 in FIG. 19A). When the first POS terminal 10 receives the transmission restriction end information transmitted from the second POS terminal 20-2 (step S510: YES in FIG. 20), the first POS terminal 10 releases the transmission restriction of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-2 (FIG. 20). Step S511 of 20). That is, according to FIGS. 19B and 20, the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) does not limit the period before receiving the registration information and after the deposit amount is confirmed. (Although transmission of registration information is permitted), the period from receipt of registration information to confirmation of the deposit amount is limited (transmission of registration information is not permitted).

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the second POS terminal 20. Specifically, FIG. 21A shows an operation example relating to reading various information by the customer side scanner unit 206 in the operation mode (full self mode) in which only the customer registers the product. The second POS terminal 20 operating in the full self mode starts the flowchart of FIG. 21 (A) as appropriate during the registration process. In the flowchart of FIG. 21A, operations other than the operation related to the customer side scanner unit 206 are omitted.

Step S600: It is determined whether or not the information has been read by the customer side scanner unit 206. When the information is read by the customer side scanner unit 206 (step S600: YES), the process proceeds to step S601. If the information has not been read by the customer-side scanner unit 206 (step S600: NO), the process ends.

Step S601: It is determined whether or not the read information is a product code. That is, it is determined whether or not the barcode attached to the product has been read. If it is a product code (step S601: YES), the process proceeds to step S602. If it is not a product code (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to step S603.
Step S602: The product code is stored, and information (for example, product name, unit price, etc.) obtained based on the product code is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. And it ends.

Step S603: It is determined whether or not the read information is member identification information (member number, member code, customer number, customer identification information). That is, it is determined whether or not the barcode or the like attached to the membership card or the like has been read. If it is member identification information (step S603: YES), the process proceeds to step S604. If it is not member identification information (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to step S605.
Step S604: The member identification information is stored, and the information obtained based on the member identification information (for example, the member name, the number of points, etc.) is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the clerk side display unit 210. And it ends.

Step S605: It is determined whether or not the read information is privilege identification information (identification information such as coupons and gift certificates). That is, it is determined whether or not the barcode or the like attached to the coupon or the like has been read. If it is the privilege identification information (step S605: YES), the process proceeds to step S606. If it is not member identification information (step S605: NO), the process proceeds to step S605. The gift certificate may be given to the customer unconditionally or by lottery in units of one or several pieces during the campaign period, or may be given to a specific target person as a complimentary ticket or the like. It may be sold (one voucher that can be exchanged for one product for each product and is sold for the price of ten products, etc.).
Step S606: The privilege identification information is stored, and information obtained based on the privilege identification information (for example, discount information) is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. And it ends.
Step S607: An error message is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. That is, when the read information is neither the product code nor the member identification information nor the privilege identification information, the error message is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. For example, a message such as "Not a target for reading" is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. In addition, a message such as "Not a target for reading" was displayed on the customer side display unit 205, and an error message was displayed on the customer side on the clerk side display unit 210 "Because non-target information was scanned." You may display a message such as ". And it ends.

FIG. 21B shows an operation example related to reading various information by the customer side scanner unit 206 in the operation mode (normal mode, semi-self mode (registration-only mode)) in which only the clerk registers the product. The second POS terminal 20, which operates in the normal mode or the semi-self mode (registration-only mode), appropriately starts the flowchart of FIG. 21B during the registration process. In the flowchart of FIG. 21B, operations other than the operation related to the customer side scanner unit 206 are omitted.

Step S610: It is determined whether or not the information has been read by the customer side scanner unit 206. When the information is read by the customer side scanner unit 206 (step S610: YES), the process proceeds to step S611. If the information has not been read by the customer-side scanner unit 206 (step S610: NO), the process ends.

Step S611: It is determined whether or not the read information is a product code. That is, it is determined whether or not the barcode attached to the product has been read. If it is a product code (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S612. If it is not a product code (step S611: NO), the process proceeds to step S613.
Step S612: An error message is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. That is, in the operation mode in which only the clerk registers the product, unlike the operation mode in which only the customer registers the product, an error message is sent to the customer side display unit 205 and the clerk side display unit 210 when the product code is read. indicate. For example, a message such as "Products cannot be registered" is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 and the store clerk side display unit 210. In addition, a message such as "Products cannot be registered" is displayed on the customer side display unit 205, and an error message is displayed on the customer side on the clerk side display unit 210 "Because the product was scanned by the customer side". You may display a message such as "Yes".

Since each process of steps S613 to S617 is the same as each process of steps S603 to S607 of FIG. 21 (A), the description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B), when the second POS terminal 20 is in the full self mode, all of the product code, member identification information, and privilege identification information by the customer side scanner unit 206. When the operation mode is normal mode or semi-self mode (registration-only mode), scanning is prohibited for the product code, while scanning is permitted for member identification information and privilege identification information.

As described above, according to the operations shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B), the customer-side scanner unit 206 can be suitably controlled according to the situation. Specifically, it is possible to suitably control whether or not the product code can be read by the customer-side scanner unit 206 according to the operation mode. Further, since the member identification information and the privilege identification information are permitted to be read regardless of the operation mode, the time required for processing can be shortened.

Hereinafter, the reading of the identification information by the customer side scanner unit 206 and the like will be supplemented.

The second POS terminal 20 may judge from the identification information (reading information) which is read which identification information (product code, member identification information, privilege identification information) is. For example, the second POS terminal 20 may determine which identification information is based on the number of digits of the read information. Further, the second POS terminal 20 may be used instead of or in addition to the number of digits of the read information, based on the value of a predetermined portion of the read information (for example, the first digit, the second digit, the first or second digit, etc.). It may be determined whether it is identification information.

The flowchart of FIG. 21 (A) shows an operation example in the operation mode (full self mode) in which the customer exclusively registers the product, and the flowchart of FIG. 21 (B) shows the operation mode (normal mode) in which the clerk exclusively registers the product. , Semi-self mode (registration-only mode)), but in the case of the operation mode (double scan mode) in which the clerk and the customer register the product, the operation mode (full self mode) in which the customer registers the product exclusively. ) Is the same operation as (FIG. 21 (A)).

That is, in the operation mode (full self mode, double scan mode) that allows the customer to register the product, in addition to the member identification information and the privilege identification information by the customer side scanner unit 206, the customer side scanner unit 206 reads the product code. Allow (Fig. 21 (A)). On the other hand, in the operation mode (normal mode, semi-self mode (registration-only mode)) that does not allow the customer to register the product, the customer side scanner unit 206 is allowed to read the member identification information and the privilege identification information, and the customer side scanner unit 206 is allowed to read. The reading of the product code by is prohibited (FIG. 21 (B)).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the operation of the customer-side scanner unit 206 differs depending on the operation mode, but the store clerk-side scanner unit 212 operates regardless of the operation mode. They may be the same. Specifically, in the case of the store clerk side scanner unit 212, the operation is the same as the operation by the customer side scanner unit 206 shown in FIG. 21 (A) regardless of the operation mode.

In other words, even if the operation mode allows the customer to register the product (full self mode, double scan mode), the operation mode does not allow the customer to register the product (normal mode, semi-self mode (registration-only mode)). However, the clerk-side scanner unit 212 allows the product code to be read, the member identification information to be read, and the privilege identification information to be read (FIG. 21 (A)).

In the flowchart of FIG. 21A, when any of the product code, the member identification information, or the privilege identification information is read by the customer side scanner unit 206, each is accepted (steps S602, S604, S606). When other information (information that is neither a product code, member identification information, nor privilege identification information) is read by the customer side scanner unit 206, it is not accepted (step S607), but it is the other information described above, for example. , Information about the organization to which the customer belongs (shareholders, group employees, etc.), information about the attributes of the customer (age, nationality, etc.), information about delivery of the product (for example, ticketing code for issuing tickets, etc.), product When the information about the delivery (delivery destination / delivery date / time) of the customer is read by the customer side scanner unit 206, each of them may be accepted. The same applies to the flowchart of FIG. 21 (B).

Further, in the case of the scanner unit 212 on the clerk side, it has been explained that the scanner unit 212 operates as shown in FIG. 21 (A) regardless of the operation mode. Although it is information that is not information), for example, when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk, the transaction identification information printed on the medium, etc. are read by the clerk side scanner unit 212, each of them is accepted. May be good.

The second POS terminal 20 may notify what is permitted to read (or what is prohibited from reading) depending on the situation. For example, in the process of FIG. 21A, the second POS terminal 20 has a member card (member identification information) and a privilege medium (privilege identification information) in addition to reading a product (product code) on the customer side display unit 205. May also indicate that it can be read. Further, the second POS terminal 20 may display that the product cannot be read in the process of FIG. 21B, but the membership card or the privilege medium can be read.

Further, when a medium (privilege medium) such as a coupon ticket or a gift certificate is used, the second POS terminal 20 may execute the following processing.

For example, in the second POS terminal 20, when the privilege medium used this time cannot be used next time (for example, when the privilege medium used this time is a privilege medium that can be used only once, the privilege medium used this time is used a plurality of times. It is a privilege medium that can be used (can be used up to the specified number of times of use of 2 times or more), but it needs to be collected if this use is the last use (such as when the number of times of use is the specified number of times of use). You may notify that there is. For example, a collection box for collecting the privilege medium used in the counter (see FIG. 3) is installed, and in the process of step S606 of FIG. 21 (A) (the same applies to step S616 of FIG. 21 (B)), the customer A message such as "Please put the used ticket in the collection box" may be displayed on the side display unit 205. Further, instead of or in addition to the display on the customer side display unit 205, a message such as "collection of XX tickets required" may be displayed on the store clerk side display unit 210. In addition, instead of or in addition to the display on the display unit (customer side display unit 205, store clerk side display unit 210), audio may be output from the audio output unit 214. The same is true for other messages.

As a method for determining the necessity of collecting the privilege medium, various methods can be considered in relation to the operation mode of the privilege medium in the store. For example, in the mode of operating the privilege medium that can be used only once, the second POS terminal 20 (CPU201) always determines that the collection is necessary when it is determined that the read information (identification information) is the privilege identification information. You may. That is, since none of the privilege media used this time can be used next time, it may be determined that collection is always necessary when the privilege media is read. The same applies to the case of operating a plurality of types of privilege media (for example, privilege media A that can be used only once and privilege media B that can be used only once) as privilege media that can be used only once. That is, in determining the necessity of collection, regardless of the type of privilege medium (privilege media A, B), even if it is determined that collection is necessary regardless of which privilege medium is read. good.

A mode of operating a privilege medium that can be used multiple times (can be used up to a predetermined usage limit of two or more times) (whether or not to operate multiple types of privilege media as a privilege medium that can be used multiple times, and 1 By managing the number of times the award media has been used for each individual award medium (for example, award identification information is given to each award medium, not to each type of award medium). At the same time, the store controller 30 and the monitoring terminal 40 may be associated with each privilege identification information and store the number of times of use in an updatable manner) to determine the necessity of collection. That is, the second POS terminal 20 (CPU201) updates the usage record count corresponding to the reading information (privilege identification information) of the privilege medium (for example, transmits the usage record count update control information to the store controller 30 or the like) and updates the usage record. Whether or not collection may be necessary may be determined based on whether or not the number of subsequent usage records has reached the usage limit.

On the other hand, if the privilege medium used this time can be used again next time (for example, if the privilege medium used this time is a privilege medium that can be used any number of times within a predetermined usable period, the privilege medium used this time is used. If the medium is a privileged medium that can be used multiple times and this use is not the last use (use of the maximum number of times of use), etc.), it may be notified that the medium can be used again next time. For example, in the process of step S606 of FIG. 21A (the same applies to step S616 of FIG. You may display a message such as "You can use it" or "You can use your XX ticket △ more times by XX month XX days". Further, a similar message may be displayed on the store clerk side display unit 210 in place of or in addition to the display on the customer side display unit 205.

The usable period may be managed in the same manner as the maximum number of times of use. That is, the store controller 30 and the monitoring terminal 40 may store the usable period in association with the privilege identification information, thereby displaying a message according to the usable period. If the date and time of reading the privilege identification information is within the available period and the specific medium can be used again, as mentioned above, "You can use the XX ticket as many times as you like until XX month XX day. You may display a message such as "You can use your XX ticket △ times more by XX month XX day". In addition, if the reading date and time of the privilege identification information is before the start of the available period, for example, "○○ ticket cannot be used at present. XX month XX day to XX month" on the customer side display unit 205. You may display a message such as "Available during XX days". In addition, if the reading date and time of the privilege identification information is after the end of the available period, for example, "○○ ticket cannot be used now because the usage period has expired" or "○" is displayed on the customer side display unit 205. 〇 The ticket cannot be used now because the usage period has expired. Please put it in the collection box. "

In addition, when a message prompting the collection of the privilege medium such as "Please put the used XX ticket in the collection box" is displayed, the process will not proceed unless there is an operation to confirm the collection. You may. For example, when the coupon is read and it is determined that the coupon needs to be collected when the product is registered in the full self mode, the second POS terminal 20 replaces or in addition to the notification that the coupon needs to be collected. The "collection OK" button may be displayed on the side display unit 205, and the checkout button BT32 may not be operated unless the "collection OK" button is operated.

In addition to the product code, for example, the privilege medium of the coupon ticket may be readable even at the settlement stage after the product registration. Further, even in the embodiment in which the coupon ticket can be read at the settlement stage, the process may not proceed unless there is an operation for confirming the collection of the coupon ticket. For example, when the coupon is read and it is determined that the coupon needs to be collected in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the second POS terminal 20 replaces or in addition to the notification that the coupon needs to be collected. The "collection OK" button may be displayed on the side display unit 205, and the end (receipt) button BT40 may not be operated unless the "collection OK" button is operated.

(About the printing department)
In the above, the second POS terminal 20 includes one printing unit 213 that can rotatably change the direction from the store clerk side to the customer side and from the customer side to the store clerk side (direction of the medium issuing port), but each side has one. It may be provided with two printing units having a medium issuing port. That is, in the second POS terminal 20, instead of one printing unit 213 that can rotatably change the direction of the medium issuing port, the clerk side printing unit having the medium issuing port on the clerk side and the medium issuing port on the customer side. A customer-side printing unit may be provided separately.

(About the scanner part)
In the above, the customer-side scanner unit 206 is of a type that the operator (clerk, customer) holds in his hand and recognizes the identification information by bringing it close to the object (product, etc.), but other types are used. There may be. For example, it may be a fixed type that recognizes an object closer to it. The same applies to the scanner unit 212 on the clerk side.

(Switching of operation mode, etc.)
When switching the operation mode, the second POS terminal 20 may display that the operation mode is switched on at least one display unit of the customer side display unit 205 or the store clerk side display unit 210. For example, when switching from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (step S106 in FIG. 16), when switching (or before switching), a predetermined time (for example, about several seconds) is displayed on the customer side display unit 205 as "accounting-only". You may display a message such as "Switch to mode". After switching the operation mode, it may be displayed that the operation mode has been switched.

In the full self mode in which the clerk is not logged in, the second POS terminal 20 determines whether to maintain the full self mode, switch to the normal mode, or switch to the double scan mode when the clerk logs in. , May be determined according to the operation of the clerk (for example, button operation).

That is, in the full self mode in which the clerk is not logged in, the second POS terminal 20 has a button for maintaining the full self mode, a button for switching to the normal mode, and a double scan mode when the clerk logs in. A button for switching to may be displayed, and the operation mode after login may be controlled according to which button is operated. For example, if you are asked for support to leave all the product registration to the clerk (when the clerk calls), the clerk operates the button to switch to the normal mode after logging in, and the product is registered. After that, if you are asked for support (when the customer calls you, but you also want the clerk to cooperate), the clerk will double scan after logging in. If you operate the button to switch to the mode and log in for some reason (for example, check the processing status), but the customer wants to register himself or does not need the support of the clerk (or temporarily) If you just logged in to and cannot support your customers), the clerk operates a button to maintain full self mode after logging in. When the full self mode is maintained after the clerk logs in, the product name or the like of the product registered by the customer may not be displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 from the viewpoint of privacy or the like. However, information that does not affect privacy so much (cumulative amount during registration, etc.) may be displayed. By displaying the accumulated amount during registration, the clerk can appropriately confirm, for example, the right to draw lots (whether or not the purchase amount exceeds a predetermined amount, etc.), so that the lottery can be prepared in advance.

Whether or not to display the product name of the product registered by the customer on the clerk side display unit 210 in the full self mode in the clerk login state is determined by the clerk side (clerk side display unit 210) or the customer side (customer side display unit 205). ) May be set in at least one of them.

In the second POS terminal 20, the login state is canceled (the login state is changed to the logout state) based on the explicit operation (logout operation) of the clerk. If a predetermined time (for example, can be set for each terminal) has passed since the last operation by the clerk (for example, if no operation is performed for the specified time) in place of or in addition to the explicit operation of the clerk, the login status is cleared. It may be done.

The hibernation state (hibernation mode) described above and the logout state may be the same. That is, the above-mentioned logout operation is an operation of the pause button. However, the hibernation state and the logout state may be different states. For example, the hibernation state (hibernation mode) may be a part of the login state (a state in which the state shifts when the hibernation button is operated in the login state). When the hibernate state and the logout state are regarded as different states, the logout operation is different from the operation of the hibernate button.

However, for products that require the intervention of a clerk (for example, products that require heating in a microwave oven, products that the clerk takes out (meat buns, cigarettes, etc.)), it is necessary to inform the clerk of the product, so regardless of the above settings. , May be displayed on the display unit 210 on the clerk side. Further, since it is necessary to inform the clerk of products that require age authentication (for example, cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, etc.), they may be displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 regardless of the above settings. It should be noted that whether or not the product or the like requires the intervention of a clerk may be determined in advance for each product.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

(Other examples of the restriction period for sending and receiving registration information)
According to FIGS. 19A and 20, the transmission of registration information to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode is restricted (prohibited) during the period from the registration of the purchased product of one item to the determination of the deposit amount. However, the period for restricting the transmission of registration information is not limited to the above period (although the transmission of registration information is not permitted). That is, the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20 may be restricted from a timing earlier (or later) than the timing of registering the purchased product of one item in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. In other words, the second POS terminal 20 may limit the reception of registration information transmitted from another terminal from a timing earlier (or later) than the timing of registering the purchased product of one item. Further, the restriction on the transmission of registration information to the second POS terminal 20 may be lifted from a timing earlier (or later) than the timing when the deposit amount is fixed in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode. In other words, the second POS terminal 20 may release the restriction on receiving registration information transmitted from another terminal from a timing earlier (or later) than the timing when the deposit amount is fixed.

Specifically, in FIG. 19A, the second POS terminal 20 transmits the transmission restriction start information after the registration of the purchased product of one item (step S402), but the transmission restriction start information is transmitted at another timing. May be sent. Further, in FIG. 19A, the second POS terminal 20 transmits the transmission restriction end information after the operation of the end (receipt) button BT40 (step S408), but transmits the transmission restriction end information at another timing. You may.

As an example, the transmission of registration information may be restricted from the timing when the registration of the product is completed (the timing when the registration of all the purchased products is completed) instead of the timing when the purchased product of one item is registered. Specifically, the second POS terminal 20 may transmit the transmission restriction start information after the operation of the checkout button BT32 (step S402).

As an example, the restriction on the transmission of registration information may be lifted from the timing when the released change is removed. Specifically, the second POS terminal 20 may transmit the transmission restriction end information after the change removal detection (step S411).

In addition, the restriction on transmission of registration information may be lifted from the timing when the released receipt is removed. Specifically, the second POS terminal 20 may transmit the transmission restriction end information after the receipt removal detection (step S413).

In the above, the transmission restriction period of the registration information from the first POS terminal 10 to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode (in other words, the reception restriction period of the registration information in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode) is restricted. Although it has been explained that the period (reception restriction period) is not limited to the period shown in FIG. 19 (A), the transmission restriction period of the registration information from the first POS terminal 10 to the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) ( In other words, regarding the transmission restriction period (reception restriction period) in the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the transmission restriction period (reception restriction period) is also limited to the period shown in FIG. 19 (B). Not done.

(Other control methods for sending and receiving registration information)
Further, in FIGS. 19 and 20, the second POS terminal 20 (reception side of registration information) in the full self mode transmits the registration information in the first POS terminal 10 to the first POS terminal 10 (sending side of registration information). By transmitting the control information (transmission restriction start information, transmission restriction end information) for determining whether or not the registration information can be transmitted, the registration information in the first POS terminal 10 can be transmitted (that is, the registration information in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode). Whether reception is possible or not) is controlled. However, the control method of whether or not the registration information can be transmitted in the first POS terminal 10 (whether or not the registration information can be received in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 19 and 20.

For example, instead of transmitting control information (transmission restriction start information, transmission restriction end information) from the second POS terminal 20, information (status information, for example, showing the progress of processing in the second POS terminal 20 (see FIG. 19)). By appropriately transmitting information that one item of purchased product has been registered, information that the checkout button has been pressed, information that the payment method selection screen has been displayed, etc.) to the first POS terminal 10. You may control whether or not the registration information can be transmitted in the first POS terminal 10 (that is, whether or not the registration information can be received in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode). That is, the first POS terminal 10 controls whether or not the registration information can be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20 (whether or not the registration information can be received in the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode) based on the status information received from the second POS terminal 20. You may.

When the second POS terminal 20 is in a specific operation mode (for example, full self mode, semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)), the second POS terminal 20 is a terminal other than the first POS terminal 10 (for example, another second POS terminal 20, monitoring. The above-mentioned status information may be transmitted to the terminal 40 and the store controller 30). As a result, for example, the monitoring terminal 40 can display on the screen the real-time processing status of each of the second POS terminals 20 based on the status information transmitted from the individual second POS terminals 20. The monitoring terminal 40 may be a mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook computer, or the like). Note that status information may be transmitted in all operation modes instead of a specific operation mode.

The second POS terminal 20 may have different particle sizes (types and numbers of situations to be transmitted) of status information to be transmitted to other terminals depending on the operation mode. For example, the second POS terminal 20 transmits status information at a fine level in one mode (for example, full self mode) and at a coarse level in another mode (for example, semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)). You may. That is, the second POS terminal 20 in a certain mode (for example, full self mode) transmits status information for notifying all of the situations (each situation in steps S400 to S414) shown in FIG. 19A, and sends status information to the other modes. (For example, the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)) transmits status information for notifying a part of each situation (each situation in steps S420 to S434) shown in FIG. 19B. May be good. The particle size of the status information to be transmitted (which situation is notified) may be set for each operation mode. The situations shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 19 (B) are examples, and there may be other situations.

Further, the second POS terminal 20 may have different particle sizes of status information depending on the terminal to which the status information is transmitted, instead of or in addition to the operation mode. For example, status information may be transmitted to the monitoring terminal 40 at a finer level than other terminals. The particle size of the status information may be set for each destination terminal.

The first POS terminal 10 simply transmits the registration information without transmitting any information from the second POS terminal 20 (the receiving side of the registration information) to the first POS terminal 10 (the transmitting side of the registration information), and the second POS. The terminal 20 may determine whether or not reception is possible according to the progress of processing. That is, the transmitting side of the registration information sends unconditionally, and the receiving side determines whether or not the reception is possible (more specifically, whether or not the registration information is received once for judgment but later stored in the storage unit or not). You may. When the second POS terminal 20 does not accept the registration information transmitted from the first POS terminal 10, the second POS terminal 20 responds to the first POS terminal 10 with information indicating that the registration information is not accepted (not to be taken over). The second POS terminal 20 may respond to the first POS terminal 10 with the current status information together with the information that the registration information is not accepted.

In some cases, the next customer is already waiting in line at the second POS terminal 20 (reception side of the registration information) in the full self mode. When the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode in which the next customer is already waiting in line receives the registration information transmitted from the other terminal, the next customer waiting in line and the customer moving from the other terminal (corresponding to the said). There is also a risk of trouble with the order of processing with the customer who pays based on the registered information). Therefore, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode in which the next customer is already waiting in line is controlled so as not to transmit the registration information, or the full self mode in which the next customer is already waiting in line is controlled. It is preferable that the second POS terminal 20 is controlled so as not to receive the registration information transmitted from another terminal. However, even if the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode where the next customer is already waiting in line is equipped with a function (forced transmission button, etc.) that can forcibly transmit registration information in case of an emergency. good. Whether or not the next customer is waiting in line may be monitored by, for example, a camera or various sensors.

In the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode, when the registration start screen is displayed after the settlement process is completed (that is, when the registration information is not received from another terminal at the end stage of the settlement process). ), The registration screen of the full self mode (registration screen in the initial state) may be displayed instead of the registration start screen of the full self mode (FIG. 12 (A)). Specifically, in step S208 of FIG. 17 (the same applies to step S328 of FIG. 18), the second POS terminal 20-1 replaces the registration start screen of the full self mode with the registration screen of the full self mode (in the initial state). The registration screen) may be displayed. That is, the operation of the registration start button BT30 on the registration start screen may be omitted.

Even if the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode controls whether to display the registration screen or the registration start screen after the settlement process is completed, depending on whether the next customer is waiting in line. good. For example, in step S208 of FIG. 17, the second POS terminal 20-1 displays the registration start screen when the next customer is not waiting in line, and displays the registration screen when the next customer is waiting in line. You may. That is, the operation of the registration start button BT30 on the registration start screen of the next customer may be omitted.

(Mode transition from full self mode to normal mode)
In the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode shifts from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) depending on whether or not the registration information is received has been described (FIG. 17). The second POS terminal 20 may shift from the full self mode to the normal mode depending on whether or not the registration information is received. For example, if the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode stores the registration information received from another terminal at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal, even if the operation mode is changed from the full self mode to the normal mode. good.

For example, an example of controlling whether or not the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode controls whether or not the registration information can be transmitted from the other terminal to the own terminal has been described (FIG. 19A), but the information is transmitted from the other terminal based on the control. The second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode that has received the registration information may shift to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (FIG. 17) or the normal mode. In the normal mode, after the product registration (registration process) on the clerk side is completed, the customer side performs the settlement process based on the registration information in the registration process on the clerk side (Fig. 6), but other terminals. When the registration information is received from the other terminal and the mode shifts to the normal mode, after receiving the registration information from the other terminal, the customer side uses the registration information received from the other terminal (registration information registered in the other terminal). Settlement processing is performed based on.

(Mode transition from normal mode to full self mode)
In the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) shifts from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the full-self mode depending on whether or not registration information is received has been described (FIG. 18). The second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode may also shift from the normal mode to the full self mode depending on whether or not registration information has been received. For example, the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode is registered received from another terminal at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal when the product registration (registration process) of the next customer is not started at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal. If the information is not stored, the operation mode may be changed from the normal mode to the full self mode. In the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode, the product registration (registration process) of the next customer is not started at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal, and the registration information received from another terminal at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal. When the product registration (registration process) is not started and the registration information is not received from another terminal within a predetermined time after the settlement process is completed, the normal mode is not stored. You may change the operation mode from to full self mode.

As described above, the second POS terminal 20 can change the operation mode between the normal mode and the full self mode as well as the change of the operation mode between the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) and the full self mode. Is. It is also possible to change between other modes (for example, change the operation mode between the normal mode and the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)). Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19, it is possible to switch the display screen according to the changed operation mode according to the change to various operation modes.

Further, in the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode controls whether or not the registration information can be transmitted from another terminal to the own terminal (FIG. 19 (A)) and the second POS in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Although an example (FIG. 19 (B)) in which the terminal 20 controls whether or not the registration information can be transmitted from the other terminal to the own terminal has been described, the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode also has the registration information from the other terminal to the own terminal. You may control whether or not the transmission is possible. For example, the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode transmits the transmission restriction start information after the start of product registration (after the start of registration of the purchased product of one item), and ends in the settlement process of the last customer including the next customer. You may send the transmission restriction end information after receiving the operation of the receipt) button. The transmission timing of the transmission restriction start information and the transmission restriction end information is not limited to the above. For example, the transmission restriction end information may be transmitted after the change removal detection or the receipt removal detection in the settlement process of the last customer including the next customer.

(Control method in the mode of using a checkout ticket)
In the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode shifts from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) depending on whether or not the registration information is received has been described (FIG. 17). The second POS terminal 20 may shift from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) depending on whether or not the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal is read. For example, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode stores the registration information and transaction identification information obtained from the read accounting ticket when the accounting ticket is read by the end of the settlement process in the own terminal (for example, the reading accounting ticket is stored. If so, you may shift from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode).

As described above, when the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode receives registration information from another terminal, the full self mode to the semi-self mode (dedicated to accounting) before executing the settlement process using the registration information. You may shift to (mode) (you may process the registration information received from another terminal as a settlement procedure in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)), or before executing the settlement process using the registration information. It is not necessary to shift from full self mode to semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) (although registration information received from other terminals may be processed as a payment procedure in full self mode), but when the accounting ticket is read. The same applies to. That is, when the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode reads the accounting ticket, it changes from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (dedicated to accounting) before executing the settlement process using the registration information obtained from the accounting ticket. You may shift to (mode) (you may process the registration information obtained from the accounting voucher as a settlement procedure in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode)), and the registration information obtained from the accounting voucher may be processed. It is not necessary to shift from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) before executing the settlement process using the method (the registration information obtained from the accounting voucher may be processed as the settlement procedure in the full self mode). ).

Further, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode may shift from the full self mode to the normal mode depending on whether or not the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal is read. For example, if the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode has read the checkout ticket by the end of the settlement process in the own terminal, it receives the registration information received from another terminal at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal. As in the case of memorizing, the mode may be changed from the full self mode to the normal mode.

The second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode shifts from the full self mode to the normal mode when the checkout ticket is read and before the settlement process is executed using the registration information obtained from the checkout ticket. It may be (although the registration information obtained from the accounting voucher may be processed as the settlement procedure in the normal mode), but it is full before executing the settlement process using the registration information obtained from the accounting voucher. It is not necessary to shift from the self mode to the normal mode (the registration information obtained from the checkout ticket may be processed as the settlement procedure in the full self mode).

In the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) shifts from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the full-self mode depending on whether or not registration information is received has been described (FIG. 18). Instead of or in addition to shifting according to whether or not registration information is received, the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) is semi-self depending on whether or not the accounting ticket issued by another terminal is read. You may shift from the mode (accounting-only mode) to the full self mode. For example, if the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) has not read the accounting voucher by the end of the settlement process (for example, registration information or transaction identification information obtained from the read accounting voucher). If you did not remember), you may shift from semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to full self-mo. Further, for example, the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) has not read the accounting ticket by the end of the settlement processing, and the accounting is made within the predetermined time after the completion of the settlement processing. If the ticket is not read, the operation mode may be changed from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) to the full self mode.

Further, in the above, an example in which the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode shifts from the normal mode to the full self mode according to the presence / absence of reception of registration information has been described, but the transition occurs depending on the presence / absence of reception of registration information and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode may shift from the normal mode to the full self mode depending on whether or not the checkout issued by the other terminal has been read. For example, in the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode, the product registration (registration process) of the next customer is not started at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal, and the accounting ticket is reached by the end of the settlement process in the own terminal. If is not read, the mode may be changed from the normal mode to the full self mode. Further, for example, in the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode, the product registration (registration process) of the next customer is not started at the end of the settlement process in the own terminal, and the payment is made by the end of the settlement process in the own terminal. If the ticket has not been read, and the product registration has not started and the checkout ticket has not been read within the specified time after the settlement process is completed, the operation mode is changed from the normal mode to the full self mode. You may.

As described above, the second POS terminal 20 can change the operation mode based on the presence / absence of reading of the accounting ticket, as well as the change of the operation mode based on the presence / absence of reception of the registration information.

In the above, the control of reading various identification information (product code, member identification information, privilege identification information, etc.) by the second POS terminal 20 (customer side scanner unit 206, store clerk side scanner unit 212) has been described (FIG. 21) In any of the operation modes, the second POS terminal 20 may always allow the customer side scanner unit 206 and the clerk side scanner unit 212 to read the checkout ticket. However, if the registration information waiting to be processed already exists (for example, if the registration information received from another terminal is already stored, the registration information or transaction obtained from another accounting ticket read in advance). If the identification information is already stored), reading of the checkout ticket may be prohibited (furthermore, a message indicating that the registration information waiting to be processed already exists and cannot be read) may be displayed.

The second POS terminal 20 may control the reading of the checkout ticket according to the operation mode, the processing status, and the like. For example, when the customer side is vacant (for example, when there is no customer on the customer side in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) or full self mode), the customer side scanner unit 206 is allowed to read the accounting ticket. When the customer side is not available (for example, in the normal mode, in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) or in the full self-mode, when the customer is on the customer side), the customer side scanner unit 206 reads the accounting ticket. It may be prohibited. However, even if the customer side is vacant, if the registration information waiting to be processed already exists, the reading of the accounting ticket by the customer side scanner unit 206 is prohibited (furthermore, the registration information waiting to be processed is prohibited. A message indicating that it cannot be read because it already exists) may be displayed.

In addition, if there is an unread accounting ticket in the store, the customer side scanner unit 206 is allowed to read the accounting ticket, and if there is no unread accounting ticket in the store, the customer side scanner unit 206 is allowed to read the accounting ticket. May prohibit the reading of the checkout ticket by the customer side scanner unit 206. That is, the reading of the accounting ticket by the customer-side scanner unit 206 may be permitted only after the issuance of a certain accounting ticket until the accounting ticket is read by any terminal. Further, as described above, if the customer side is vacant and there is an unread accounting ticket in the store, the customer side scanner unit 206 is permitted to read the accounting ticket, and the customer side is allowed to read the accounting ticket. If there is no vacant or unread accounting ticket in the store, the reading of the accounting ticket by the customer-side scanner unit 206 may be prohibited. It should be noted that, for example, the store controller 30 may manage whether or not there is an unread accounting ticket in the store. For example, the second POS terminal 20 transmits issuance information (for example, identification information for identifying each accounting ticket, issuance time, etc.) to the store controller 30 when issuing the accounting ticket, and reads the accounting ticket. By transmitting reading information (for example, identification information for identifying individual accounting tickets, reading time, etc.) to the store controller 30, the store controller 30 has an accounting ticket that has not been read yet in the store. The store controller 30 may determine whether or not to do so. Specifically, if there is an accounting ticket in which only the issuance information is stored, an unread accounting ticket is stored in the store. If it is determined that it exists and there is no accounting ticket in which only the issuance information is stored, it is determined that there is no accounting ticket that has not been read yet in the store.

Further, the reading of the accounting ticket by the clerk-side scanner unit 212 may be controlled in the same manner as the reading of the accounting ticket by the customer-side scanner unit 206 (reading of the accounting ticket by the customer-side scanner unit 206). If permitted, the clerk-side scanner unit 212 is permitted to read the accounting ticket, and if the customer-side scanner unit 206 is prohibited from reading the accounting ticket, the clerk-side scanner unit 212 is permitted to read the accounting ticket. However, in consideration of operational convenience, even if the reading of the checkout ticket in the customer side scanner unit 206 is prohibited, the checkout ticket in the clerk side scanner unit 212 May be allowed to read.

(Control method in recall processing)
In the POS system 1, after the settlement side has moved from the registration side, it is possible to perform a process (recall process) of returning to the registration side again for the purpose of changing (cancelling, adding, changing) the purchased product. The recall process is, for example, a predetermined operation by a clerk (for example, an operation of designating the transaction from the registration side and declaring the recall, an operation of declaring the recall from the settlement side, and designating the transaction from the monitoring terminal 40. It is performed based on the operation of declaring a recall, etc.). Hereinafter, the transition of the operation mode related to the recall process will be described.

For example, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode receives registration information from another terminal (or reads the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal), and shifts from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Later, when the recall process is performed, the registration information on the settlement side (registration information on the second POS terminal 20) becomes the registration side (the terminal that registered the product related to the registration information. Specifically, the registration. Move to the terminal that sent the information or the terminal that issued the checkout ticket). That is, when the recall process is performed, the registration information to be recalled is moved (returned) from the settlement side to the registration side.

When the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) in which the recall process is performed stores the next registration information or the like (registration information received from another terminal in addition to the registration information moved to the registration side). If you remember the registration information or transaction identification information obtained from the accounting voucher), while maintaining the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the settlement process based on the next registration information To execute. On the other hand, when the second POS terminal 20 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) in which the recall process is performed does not store the next registration information or the like, the second POS terminal 20 immediately or without obtaining the next registration information for a predetermined time. After that, the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) may be changed to the full self mode.

Further, for example, after the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode receives registration information from another terminal (or reads the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal) and shifts from the full self mode to the normal mode, the recall process is performed. When the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode in which the recall process is performed stores the next registration information or the like, the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode maintains the normal mode and uses the next registration information. If the product registration is started on the registration side of the own terminal, the settlement process based on the registration information of the own terminal is executed while maintaining the normal mode. On the other hand, if the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode in which the recall process has been performed does not store the next registration information or the like, or if the product registration has not been started on the registration side of the own terminal, immediately or , When a predetermined time elapses without obtaining the next registration information, the normal mode may be changed to the full self mode.

As described above, the operation mode can be changed based on the recall processing being performed. Specifically, by receiving registration information from another terminal (or by reading an accounting ticket issued by another terminal) in the full self mode, another operation mode (semi-self mode (dedicated to accounting)). If the recall process is performed after the transition to the mode) or the normal mode) and there is no other registration information that can be processed, the predetermined time is immediately or without obtaining the next registration information. When it has elapsed, the operation mode can be changed from another operation mode (semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), normal mode) to the original operation mode (full self mode).

After executing the recall process, it is not necessary to change the operation mode to the original operation mode. For example, the operation mode may be changed to an operation mode different from the original operation mode after the recall process is executed. For example, by receiving registration information from another terminal (or by reading an accounting ticket issued by another terminal) in the normal mode, after shifting to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the recall process is performed. And when there is no other registration information that can be processed, immediately or when a predetermined time has passed without obtaining the next registration information, from the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). The operation mode may be changed to the full self mode without changing to the normal mode which is the original operation mode.

Further, it is not necessary to change the operation mode after executing the recall process. For example, by receiving registration information from another terminal (or by reading an accounting ticket issued by another terminal) in the normal mode, after shifting to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), the recall process is performed. If there is no other registration information that can be processed, and even if a predetermined time elapses without obtaining the next registration information, the semi-self mode (semi-self mode) without changing the operation mode ( Accounting-only mode) may be maintained.

In the operation to execute the recall process, the clerk can specify whether to change the operation mode after the recall process is executed and the operation mode after the recall process is executed (that is, which operation mode to change to). You may do it.

Further, the recall process can be performed before or after the payment (for example, before the operation of the end (receipt) button or after the payment). When the recall process is performed after depositing, the recall process is performed after paying out the entire amount deposited (or the entire amount deposited as part of the recall process is paid out).

In the above, it was explained that the registration information of the recall target is moved (returned) from the settlement side to the registration side when the recall process is performed, but when the recall process is performed, the recall target is recalled from the settlement side. It is not necessary to delete the registration information of. For example, on the settlement side, by adding information indicating that the registration information is recall target (such as a flag indicating that it is recall target) to the registration information to be recalled, the registration information to be recalled is added after the recall process. The settlement procedure used may not be performed.

(Control method for operation mode, etc. based on other events)
The operation mode is changed or the display screen is switched based on the fact that the registration information is received from another terminal, the checkout ticket issued by the other terminal is read, and the recall process is performed. Although the above has been explained, the operation mode may be changed or the display screen may be switched based on other events. Specifically, when the registration information used for the settlement process is to be acquired soon, the operation mode may be changed or the display screen may be switched. For example, requesting registration information from a terminal that stores registration information (for example, a second POS terminal 20 that has executed registration processing, a store controller 30 that has acquired registration information from the second POS terminal 20 that has executed registration processing, etc.). Or, based on receiving information (also called notice information or notice flag) that the registration information will be sent soon from the terminal that stores the registration information, the operation mode is changed or the display screen is switched. You may do it. An example of the notice information is, for example, when it is determined that the destination of the registration information is the own terminal (for example, the own terminal has priority over other terminals based on the processing status, etc., lack of change, etc.). When it is determined that the registration side will soon specify the terminal to execute the payment processing (that is, the designation of the own terminal) in the case where the payment processing cannot be performed by other than the own terminal due to the situation of (that is, the subtotal button is operated on the registration side). This is the information to be transmitted (notified).

In addition, it monitors whether or not there is registration information to be processed in the own terminal at all times or at a predetermined timing (for example, inquires to another terminal), and operates when it recognizes that there is registration information to be processed in the own terminal. You may change the mode or switch the display screen.

In addition, when the state where the settlement process was performed on the other terminal is changed to the state where the settlement process is not performed on the other terminal (when a change in the state is detected, for example, a notification from the other terminal or an inquiry to the other terminal). (When detected by), the operation mode may be changed or the display screen may be switched. For example, when all three terminals including the own terminal are in the normal mode and both other terminals are in the semi-self mode (registration-only mode), the own terminal is changed to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). May be good.

In addition, the registration side (sender of registration information) sends status monitoring data, writes each status while sequentially transferring it to other terminals, and when all the writing is completed, the priority (machine, distance traveled, change) One terminal for transmitting registration information may be determined according to the priority based on the remaining number of fishing tags and the like). When the registration side determines one terminal to send the registration information, the clerk does not specify the terminal to send the registration information. In addition, the other terminal that is the receiving side of the registration information also acquires the status monitoring data, and the registration information is transmitted to which terminal based on the same priority as the registration side, or the registration information is sent to the own terminal. By judging whether to send the information prior to the judgment of the registration side or almost at the same time as the judgment of the registration side, the operation mode can be changed or the display screen can be switched before the registration information is actually received. You may.

(Other controls in full self mode)
In the full self mode without the intervention of a clerk, the security aspect may be strengthened (strengthening measures to prevent unauthorized use). Specifically, for example, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self-mode may not be able to be operated on the customer side without authenticating the member. That is, when the second POS terminal 20 operates in the full self mode, the member may be required to authenticate when starting an individual transaction (product registration). As the screen at the start of each transaction (product registration), the registration start screen (FIG. 12 (A)) is displayed, and the registration screen (initial state registration screen) is displayed without displaying the registration start screen. Although the two aspects of the embodiment have been described, they may be as follows, respectively.

In the case of displaying the registration start screen as the screen at the start of each transaction (product registration), the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode is, for example, before reading the barcode attached to the membership card or the like. Displays a message on the registration start screen on the customer side display unit 205 to read the barcode attached to the membership card or the like, and makes it impossible to operate the registration start button BT30 (for example, the button is grayed out). The registration start button BT30 may be operated when the barcode is read (down display or non-display, etc.). Further, for example, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode has the customer side display unit 205 read the bar code attached to the membership card or the like before reading the bar code attached to the membership card or the like. A member authentication screen displaying a message to that effect may be displayed, and when the barcode is read, the display may be switched from the member authentication screen to the registration start screen (the registration start button BT30 can be operated). The member authentication may be performed by a method other than the method of reading the barcode attached to the membership card or the like (a method using an IC chip of a mobile terminal or the like or various cards), or a medium or the like. It may be a method that is not used (for example, input of a membership number, biometric authentication, etc.).

The same applies to the case where the registration screen (registration screen in the initial state) is displayed as the screen at the start of each transaction (product registration). For example, before reading the barcode attached to the membership card or the like, a message to the effect that the customer side display unit 205 reads the barcode attached to the membership card or the like on the registration screen (registration screen in the initial state). Is displayed, and the customer side scanner unit 206 cannot read or operate the preset button (“vegetable” button BT38, etc.), and when the barcode is read, the customer side scanner unit 206 reads or operates the preset button. May be possible. Further, for example, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode displays the above-mentioned member authentication screen before reading the bar code attached to the membership card or the like, and when the bar code is read, the member authentication is used. The display may be switched from the screen to the registration screen (initial state registration screen).

It should be noted that the member authentication may be switched on / off manually or automatically. For example, in the POS system 1, the midnight time zone is set in advance (for example, the setting contents are stored in the store controller 30), and the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode has the current date and time in the midnight time zone. At some point, membership authentication may be turned on, and when the current date and time is not midnight, membership authentication may be turned off. That is, the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode cannot be used automatically when entering the midnight time zone without member authentication, and automatically when exiting the midnight time zone, full self without member authentication. The second POS terminal 20 of the mode may be made available. Further, if the store clerk is not near the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode (for example, determined by a sensor or the like), the member authentication may be turned on, and if the store clerk is near, the member authentication may be turned off. .. In addition, the member authentication may be turned on only when the clerk is not near at midnight, or the member authentication may be turned off only when the clerk is near at midnight. Good.

In addition, instead of or in addition to strengthening the security aspect (strengthening measures to prevent unauthorized use), an incentive may be given to the use of the full self from the viewpoint of promoting the use of the full self. For example, the privilege given by the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode may be more advantageous to the customer than the privilege given by the second POS terminal 20 in the other mode. That is, even if other conditions such as the total amount of the purchase this time and the past purchase record are the same for the member specified from the membership card or the like, the second POS terminal 20 is another when it is in the full self mode. You may want to give more perks than when you are in mode.

(Configuration of POS system)
The first POS terminal 10 in the POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 uses a change fishing ticket machine (change machine 109), but uses a drawer in place of or in addition to the change fishing ticket machine (change machine 109). You may be. That is, it may be a general POS terminal.

Further, the POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes one first POS terminal 10 and two second POS terminals 20 as POS terminals, but the configuration of the POS terminal is not limited to this. Specifically, the first POS terminal 10 may be 0 (not included) or 2 or more, and the 2nd POS terminal 20 may be 1 or 3 or more. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the POS terminal includes three second POS terminals 20 without including the first POS terminal 10 (that is, one unit instead of one first POS terminal 10 in the POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1). In the case of the POS system in which the second POS terminal 20 is arranged), various operations can be considered. Some examples are given below.

For example, one second POS terminal 20 is operated in the normal mode, the other two second POS terminals 20 are operated in the full self mode, and the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode is operated in the semi-self mode (accounting) depending on the situation. Switch to dedicated mode). That is, by transmitting the registration information registered by the clerk in the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode to the second POS terminal 20 in the full self mode, the second POS terminal 20 to which the registration information is transmitted is changed from the full self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting). Switch to dedicated mode).

Further, for example, all three units are operated in full self mode, and some units are switched to an operation mode (normal mode, double scan mode) in which the store clerk supports product registration depending on the situation.

Also, for example, one unit is operated in full self mode and the other two units are operated in semi-self mode (one of which is in registration-only mode and the other is in accounting-only mode). Switch one unit to the operation mode (normal mode, double scan mode) in which the store clerk supports product registration.

Further, for example, all three terminals are operated in the normal mode, and depending on the situation, several units are switched to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) in which the customer pays with another terminal. The control of switching from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode) may be the same as the control of switching from the full-self mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). In other words, the difference is that the customer registers the product in the full self mode, while the clerk registers the product in the normal mode, but based on the registration information received from another terminal (if the process is in progress, the process ends). Later), you can switch from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). That is, by transmitting the registration information registered by the clerk in the second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode to the other second POS terminal 20 in the normal mode, the second POS terminal 20 to which the registration information is transmitted is changed from the normal mode to the semi-self mode (accounting). Switch to dedicated mode).

Further, the configuration of the POS system may include a terminal dedicated to product registration and a terminal dedicated to settlement. For example, it may be configured to include one product registration dedicated terminal and three second POS terminals 20. In the case of this configuration, for the three second POS terminals 20, for example, one may be in full self mode or normal mode, and two may be in semi-self mode (accounting-only mode). Further, the configuration may include two second POS terminals 20 and one payment-dedicated terminal. In the case of this configuration, for the two second POS terminals 20, for example, one may be in full self mode or normal mode, and one may be in semi-self mode (registration-only mode). Further, the configuration may include one product registration dedicated terminal, one second POS terminal 20, and one settlement dedicated terminal. In the case of this configuration, one second POS terminal 20 may be normally set to, for example, a semi-self mode (accounting-only mode).

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a transmission button for transmitting registration information. Specifically, each of FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (C) is a part of the registration screen displayed on the clerk side display unit 210 of the second POS terminal 20-1 in the semi-self mode (registration-only mode). The lower right part) is shown.

The scenes shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (C) are different from those in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 14 shows one second POS terminal 20 (semi-self mode (registration-only mode)) in a configuration in which two second POS terminals 20 (second POS terminal 20-1 and second POS terminal 20-2) exist. This is a display example of the second POS terminal 20-1). On the other hand, each of FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B) has three second POS terminals 20 (assumed to be a second POS terminal 20-1, a second POS terminal 20-2, and a second POS terminal 20-3). This is a display example of one second POS terminal 20 (second POS terminal 20-1 in semi-self mode (registration-only mode)) in an existing configuration. Further, FIG. 22C is a first unit in a configuration in which three second POS terminals 20 are present (assumed to be a second POS terminal 20-1, a second POS terminal 20-2, and a second POS terminal 20-3). This is a display example of the 2POS terminal 20 (the second POS terminal 20-1 in the normal mode).

The second POS terminal 20 may indicate the state (status) of the destination terminal in the transmission button for transmitting the registration information.

For example, when the receipt paper of the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information, is insufficient for the second POS terminal 20-1 (it will be almost gone). In the case (determined by the threshold value), as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in association with the 20-2 receipt button BT22 corresponding to the second POS terminal 20-2 (for example, on the upper part of the 20-2 receipt button BT22). ), The image GA10 indicating that the receipt is insufficient may be displayed. It is sufficient that the information regarding the remaining amount of the receipt paper of each terminal is shared in the POS system. That is, for example, when the receipt paper is insufficient in one terminal, information indicating that the receipt paper is insufficient may be transmitted to another terminal (all other terminals including the monitoring terminal 40). The same applies to information related to change.

Further, when the second POS terminal 20-1 cannot communicate with the second POS terminal 20-3 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information, FIG. 22 (A). ), The image GA11 indicating that it is offline may be displayed (corresponding to the 20-3 registration button BT22 corresponding to the second POS terminal 20-3). Whether or not communication is possible (whether or not it is offline) may be determined, for example, by periodically transmitting and receiving information for confirming whether or not communication is possible.

In FIG. 22A, the diagonal line on the 20-3 registration button BT22 indicates that the registration information cannot be transmitted to the second POS terminal 20-3. In FIG. 14, it has been described that the display mode of the button for which the operation is not effective is different (for example, grayed down), but it may be shaded as described above. The same applies to FIGS. 22 (B) and 23 (C).

In addition, the second POS terminal 20-1 has no change (one denomination) of the second POS terminal 20-2 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information (one denomination). Or, when the settlement process of the next customer is insufficient to the extent that it is difficult. Judgment by the threshold value), as shown in FIG. The image GA12 of may be displayed.

In addition, the second POS terminal 20-1 is overflowing with change (one denomination) of the second POS terminal 20-3 in the semi-self mode (accounting-only mode), which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information. In the case (when it overflows a little more. Judgment by the threshold value), as shown in FIG. 22B, the image GA14 indicating that the change is overflowing may be displayed in association with the 20-3 cash register button BT23. .. In addition, in the case of maintenance (in this case, maintenance for discharging slightly overflowing change), as shown in FIG. 22B, it is said that maintenance is being performed in association with the 20-3 cash register button BT23. The image GA19 may be displayed.

Further, when the change (one denomination) of the second POS terminal 20-2 in the full self mode, which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information, is overflowing, the second POS terminal 20-1 seems to be overflowing. As shown in FIG. 22C, the image GA14 indicating that the change is overflowing may be displayed in association with the 20-2 registration button BT22.

Further, the second POS terminal 20-1 is restricting the transmission of the registration information to the second POS terminal 20-3 in the full self mode, which is one of the candidates for the transmission destination of the registration information (transfer is prohibited. FIG. 19, FIG. 19, In the case of FIG. 20), as shown in FIG. 22C, the image GA18 indicating that the transmission of the registration information is being restricted may be displayed in association with the 20-3 registration button BT23.

Although the description is omitted in FIG. 14, the change status button BT27 shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (C) confirms the status of the change machine 209 of the own terminal (second POS terminal 20-1). Button (button for displaying the number of sheets for each denomination). If the change (one denomination) of the own terminal is insufficient (when it is almost exhausted, judged by the threshold value), as shown in FIG. 22 (C), it is associated with the change status button BT27. The image GA20 indicating that the change is insufficient may be displayed. By displaying the image GA20, it is possible to prompt the operation of the change status button BT27 (confirmation of the number of sheets for each denomination).

If the checkout ticket cannot be issued (for example, when the paper runs out), the operation of the checkout ticket button BT25 is not valid, that is, the checkout ticket cannot be issued (gray down, It may be displayed by diagonal lines, etc.).

The appendix is disclosed below.
(Appendix A1)
A first reading means operated by a store clerk, which is a reading means for reading identification information,
A second reading means operated by the customer, which is a reading means for reading the identification information,
A reading control means for controlling the reading of identification information by the first reading means and the second reading means is provided.
The reading control means is
It is characterized in that it can be controlled into a first mode for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means and a second mode for permitting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means. Product sales data processing equipment.

According to the appendix A1, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation. Specifically, it is possible to suitably control whether or not the product code can be read by the second scanning means (customer-side scanner unit 206) according to the operation mode. Further, in reading the customer's own product code by the second reading means (customer side scanner unit 206), there may be a problem that the entire processing is rather slow due to a mistake such as mistakenly reading the read product again. For customers who are likely to make mistakes, the registration of products can be prohibited by operating in the first operation mode.

(Appendix A2)
The reading control means is
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix A1, wherein the product identification information is permitted to be read by the first reading means in both the first mode and the second mode.

According to the appendix A2, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation. Specifically, the reading of the product code by the first reading means (scanner unit 212 on the store clerk side) can be controlled so as to be permitted regardless of the operation mode.

(Appendix A3)
The reading control means is
In both the first mode and the second mode, the first reading means is allowed to read other identification information different from the product identification information.
The product sales data processing apparatus according to Supplementary A1 or Supplementary A2, characterized in that the reading of the other identification information is permitted by the second reading means in both the first mode and the second mode. ..

According to the appendix A3, the scanner can be suitably controlled according to the situation. Specifically, regarding the reading of the identification information other than the product code, whether it is the first reading means (store clerk side scanner unit 212) or the second reading means (customer side scanner unit 206), It can be controlled to allow regardless of the operation mode.

(Appendix A4)
The other identification information is
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix A3, which is the identification information of the customer or the identification information of the privilege given to the customer.

According to the appendix A4, regarding the reading of the member identification information, the privilege identification information, etc., whether it is the first reading means (clerk side scanner unit 212) or the second reading means (customer side scanner unit 206). In addition, it can be controlled to allow regardless of the operation mode.

(Appendix A5)
Judgment means for determining the necessity of collecting the privilege medium on which the identification information is printed based on the identification information of the privilege, and
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix A4, which comprises a notification means for notifying that collection is necessary when the privilege medium needs to be collected.

According to the appendix A5, the customer can be notified of the collection of the privilege medium as needed.

(Appendix A6)
A product sales data processing system including the product sales data processing device according to any one of Supplementary A1 to Supplementary A5.

(Appendix A7)
A program that functions as a product sales data processing device, including a first reading means that is a reading means for reading identification information and is operated by a store clerk, and a second reading means that is a reading means for reading identification information and is operated by a customer. And
The computer
It functions as a reading control means for controlling the reading of the identification information by the first reading means and the second reading means.
The reading control means is
It is characterized in that it can be controlled into a first mode for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means and a second mode for permitting the reading of the product identification information by the second reading means. Program to do.

By the way, regarding store management, the cash register installed in the store may be in an unused state these days. For example, in a store that has multiple face-to-face semi-self-checkouts, the time zone when the clerk in charge of the checkout is insufficient (businesses other than customer service (inspection / delivery, confirmation / disposal of expiration date / expiration date, etc.)) Unused face-to-face semi-self-registration occurs during the time of the event (midnight). On the other hand, during busy hours, even if all the staff in charge of the cash register are in charge of the cash register, many customers may be kept waiting before the cash register. In addition, even when there is a shortage of staff in charge of the cash register, many customers may be kept waiting in front of the cash register if they notice it.

Further notes are disclosed below.
(Appendix B1)
It is a product sales data processing device that can display a registration screen for the customer himself to register the product or a settlement screen for the customer himself to settle on the display unit.
A detection means that detects the presence or absence of information related to payment to be processed by the own device,
A product sales data processing device including a control means for displaying the settlement screen on the display unit when the detection means detects information related to the settlement while the own device is not operated.

According to Appendix B1, customer handling can be performed efficiently. Specifically, when the information related to the settlement is detected by the detection means while the own device is not operated (for example, when the registration information transmitted from another terminal is received, the accounting ticket issued by the other terminal). Since the settlement screen is displayed when the coded information printed on the screen is recognized, the operation is appropriately promoted and the customer can be handled efficiently.

(Appendix B2)
Equipped with an acquisition method to acquire product registration data
The detection means
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix B1, wherein the registered data acquired by the acquisition means is detected as information related to the settlement.

According to Appendix B2, customer handling can be performed efficiently.

(Appendix B3)
The control means is
When the information related to the settlement is detected while the own device is being operated, the settlement screen is controlled to be displayed on the display unit after the operation is completed.
If the information related to the settlement is not detected while the own device is being operated, the registration screen or the registration start screen for starting the product registration by the customer himself is displayed on the display unit after the operation is completed. The product sales data processing device according to the appendix B1 or the appendix B2, which is characterized in that the control is performed.

According to Appendix B3, customer handling can be performed efficiently. Specifically, since an appropriate screen is displayed, the operation is appropriately promoted, and customer handling can be performed efficiently.

(Appendix B4)
When displaying at least one of the settlement screen and the registration screen on the display unit, the appendices B1 to B3 are provided with an output unit for outputting information notifying the start of display of the screen. The product sales data processing device described in any of the above.

According to the appendix B4, the display on the screen can be notified.

(Appendix B5)
The control means is
Judging the start of settlement processing based on the processing status of the own device,
Any of Supplementary B1 to Supplementary B4, characterized in that when the processing status of the own device is a predetermined status, control is performed so that the settlement processing based on the information regarding the settlement newly detected by the detection means is not started. Product sales data processing device described in.

According to the appendix B5, it is possible to control whether or not the registered data can be received according to the processing status of the own device.

(Appendix B6)
The control means is
It is characterized by outputting information indicating the processing status of the own device so that the settlement processing based on the information regarding the settlement newly detected by the detection means is not started when the processing status of the own device is a predetermined situation. The product sales data processing device according to claim 5.

According to the appendix B6, it is possible to suitably control the transmission of registration data from another device to the own device.

(Appendix B7)
The prescribed situation is either a situation where the deposit amount has not been determined, a situation where the released change has not been removed, or a situation where the issued receipt has not been removed. The product sales data processing apparatus according to the appendix B5 or the appendix B6.

According to the appendix B7, it is possible to suitably control the reception of the registered data based on whether or not the processing of the own device is about to end.

(Appendix B8)
A product sales data processing system including the product sales data processing device according to any one of Supplementary Provisions B1 to B5.

(Appendix B9)
A program that causes a computer to function as a product sales data processing device that can display a registration screen for the customer to register the product or a payment screen for the customer to settle the payment on the display unit.
The computer
A detection means that detects the presence or absence of information regarding settlement to be processed by the own device,
A program characterized in that when information about the settlement is detected by the detection means while the own device is not operated, the settlement screen is made to function as a control means to be displayed on the display unit.

Further notes are disclosed below.
(Appendix C1)
The first operation mode (normal mode, full self mode, double scan mode) to settle based on the registered data registered in the own device, and the first settled based on the registered data (registered information) registered in the other device. A product sales data processing device (second POS terminal 20) having two operation modes (semi-self mode).
A receiving means for receiving registration data registered by another device,
Equipped with a switching means to switch the operation mode
The switching means is
A product sales data processing device, characterized in that, when the receiving means receives registration data in the first operation mode, the operation mode is switched to the second operation mode.

According to the appendix C1, the product sales data processing device (second POS terminal 20) can be effectively utilized by switching the mode from the first operation mode to the second operation mode. In addition, it is possible to efficiently handle customers by making effective use of it.

(Appendix C2)
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix C1, wherein the product sales data processing device includes a prohibiting means for prohibiting reception of registered data by the receiving means when the processing status of the own device is a predetermined state.

According to the appendix C2, the mode switching to the second operation mode can be suitably controlled.

(Appendix C3)
The above-mentioned predetermined situation is one of the situations where the deposit amount is not fixed, the released change has not been removed, or the issued receipt has not been removed. The product sales data processing device according to the appendix C2, which is a feature.

According to the appendix C3, the mode switching to the second operation mode can be suitably controlled.

(Appendix C4)
If the receiving means has not received the registration data at the end of the settlement by the second operation mode, the standby screen is displayed until the registration data is received. The product sales data processing device according to any one of C3.

According to the appendix C4, it becomes easy to know that the registration information is waiting to be received in the second operation mode.

(Appendix C5)
The switching means is
The product sales data processing device according to Appendix C4, wherein the operation mode is switched to the first operation mode when a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of the standby screen.

According to the appendix C5, the product sales data processing device (second POS terminal 20) can be effectively utilized by switching the mode from the second operation mode to the first operation mode.

(Appendix C6)
The switching means is
Addendum C1 to C3, characterized in that the operation mode is switched to the first operation mode when the receiving means has not received the registration data at the end of the settlement by the second operation mode. The product sales data processing device described in any of the above.

According to the appendix C6, the product sales data processing device (second POS terminal 20) can be effectively utilized by switching the mode from the second operation mode to the first operation mode.

(Appendix C7)
A product sales data processing system including the product sales data processing device according to any one of Supplementary Provisions C1 to C6.

(Appendix C8)
The computer functions as a product sales data processing device having a first operation mode for settlement based on the registration data registered in the own device and a second operation mode for settlement based on the registration data registered in the other device. It ’s a program that lets you
The computer
Receiving means for receiving registration data registered by other devices,
It functions as a switching means for switching the operation mode,
The switching means is
A program characterized in that when the receiving means receives registration data in the first operation mode, the operation mode is switched to the second operation mode.

A program for realizing one or more of the POS system 1, the first POS terminal 10, the second POS terminal 20, and the monitoring terminal 40 described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program is recorded in the computer system. It may be read into the computer and executed. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, and a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In addition, it shall include those that hold the program for a certain period of time. Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system in which this program is stored in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting a program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, a so-called difference file (difference program) may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

1 ... POS system 10 ... 1st POS terminal 20 ... 2nd POS terminal 30 ... Store controller 40 ... Monitoring terminal 101 ... CPU
102 ... ROM
103 ... RAM
104 ... Hard disk 105 ... Customer side display unit 108 ... Card payment unit 109 ... Change machine 110 ... Clerk side display unit 111 ... Key operation unit 112 ... Scanner unit 113 ... Printing unit 114 ... Voice output unit 115 ... Communication unit 201 ... CPU
202 ... ROM
203 ... RAM
204 ... Hard disk 205 ... Customer side display unit 206 ... Customer side scanner unit 208 ... Card payment unit 209 ... Change machine 210 ... Clerk side display unit 211 ... Key operation unit 212 ... Clerk side scanner unit 213 ... Printing unit 214 ... Audio output unit 215 ... Communication unit

Claims (4)

A product sales data processing device having a clerk reading means operated by a clerk to read identification information, a customer reading means operated by a customer to read identification information, a clerk display means, and a customer display means. There
Notification means and
The reading prohibition means for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, and the reading prohibition means.
When the identification information is read by the customer reading means when the reading prohibiting means prohibits the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, the identification information read by the customer reading means is used. As a means of determining whether the product is identification information or other identification information different from the product identification information.
Equipped with
The notification means is
When the determination means determines that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the product identification information, an error is output to the store clerk display means and the customer display means.
When it is determined by the determination means that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the other identification information and the identification information of the privilege requiring the collection of the medium, the medium is used for the customer display means. Output information on the collection location of
A product sales data processing device characterized by this. Operation reception means that accepts operations and
With control means to control the progress of processing
Equipped with
The control means is
When the notification means outputs the guidance, the process is prevented from proceeding until the operation receiving means receives an operation for confirming the collection of the medium.
The product sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1. A reading means for the clerk who operates and reads the identification information,
A customer reading means that the customer operates to read the identification information,
Display means for clerk and
Display means for customers and
Notification means and
The reading prohibition means for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, and the reading prohibition means.
When the identification information is read by the customer reading means when the reading prohibition means prohibits the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, the identification information read by the customer reading means is displayed. As a means of determining whether the product is identification information or other identification information different from the product identification information.
Equipped with
The notification means is
When the determination means determines that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the product identification information, an error is output to the store clerk display means and the customer display means.
When it is determined by the determination means that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the other identification information and the identification information of the privilege requiring the collection of the medium, the medium is used for the customer display means. Output information on the collection location of
A system characterized by that. As a product sales data processing device having a clerk reading means operated by a clerk to read identification information, a customer reading means operated by a customer to read identification information, a clerk display means, and a customer display means. A program that makes a computer work
The computer
Notification means and
The reading prohibition means for prohibiting the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, and the reading prohibition means.
When the identification information is read by the customer reading means when the reading prohibiting means prohibits the reading of the product identification information by the customer reading means, the identification information read by the customer reading means is used. As a means of determining whether the product is identification information or other identification information different from the product identification information.
To make it work
The notification means is
When the determination means determines that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the product identification information, an error is output to the store clerk display means and the customer display means.
When it is determined by the determination means that the identification information read by the customer reading means is the other identification information and the identification information of the privilege requiring the collection of the medium, the medium is used for the customer display means. Output information on the collection location of
A program characterized by that.

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