JP7021295B2 - Server, program and electronic receipt transmission method - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to servers , programs and electronic receipt transmission methods.

Conventionally, many stores have introduced payment systems other than cash using credit cards, electronic money cards, and the like. By introducing such a payment system, it is not necessary to handle cash on both the store side and the shopper side, so that it is possible to speed up sales data processing. Further, in recent years, many shoppers have a plurality of payment media (credit card, electronic money card, etc.) for each payment type such as credit payment and electronic money payment.

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

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

Conventionally, a customer presents a mobile terminal or the like when receiving an electronic receipt, and presents a payment medium (credit card, electronic money card, etc.) when making a payment such as credit payment or electronic money payment. There is. Therefore, when making a credit card payment and receiving an electronic receipt, the customer must present both the payment medium and the mobile terminal, which results in faster sales data processing. There is a problem that it becomes impossible to plan.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a server , a program, and an electronic receipt transmission method capable of speeding up payment processing when making a payment by a payment medium and receiving an electronic receipt.

The server of the embodiment is a first storage means for storing a code receiving means for receiving an identification code related to a medium used for payment processing, a customer code for identifying a customer, and an identification code for a medium used for payment processing in association with each other. And the selection means for selecting the customer code associated with the received identification code from the first storage means, and the identification code for which the code receiving means has received the customer code selected by the selection means. The code transmission means to be transmitted to the destination, the receipt data indicating the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing , the company code indicating the company operating the store where the payment processing is performed, and the medium are used. A receiving means for receiving electronic receipt information obtained by converting the payment slip data indicating the contents of the payment processing into a structured format, a second storage means for storing the electronic receipt information received by the receiving means, and the above. A transmission means that obtains the electronic receipt information from the second storage means and transmits the electronic receipt information to the information processing apparatus associated with the customer code in the company unit corresponding to the company code included in the electronic receipt information . To prepare for.

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

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of the electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, and a mobile terminal 7.

The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are provided in the store P1. The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are communicably connected to each other via an in-store network N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). Further, the POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 can be connected to the network N2 connecting the store P1 and the headquarters P2 via a network device (not shown) such as a router connected to the in-store network N1. be. Here, the network N2 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The POS terminal 1 is a product sales data processing device that executes product sales data processing (product transaction data processing). The POS terminal 1 generates receipt data including transaction details of a product to be settled, and prints the receipt data with a printer 13 described later to output a paper receipt. Further, the POS terminal 1 outputs (transmits) the electronic receipt converted into the data format of the receipt data to the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N2. The method of transmitting the electronic receipt is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used. The number of POS terminals 1 provided in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and may be a plurality of POS terminals 1.

The POS terminal 1 is connected to a payment server 5 provided in a payment center P4 such as a credit company, a bank, or an electronic money company via a network N4. Here, the network N4 is a dedicated line such as CAFIS (Credit And Finance Information Switching System) or VPN.

The store server 2 comprehensively manages the product sales data processing and the like performed by the POS terminal 1. For example, the store server 2 stores and manages the product sales data generated by the product sales data processing of the POS terminal 1, and stores and manages the product data file and the like used for the product sales data processing.

In this embodiment, the configuration in which the POS terminal 1 outputs an electronic receipt will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the receipt data generated by the POS terminal 1 is converted into a data format by the store server 2 or a conversion device (not shown). By converting, it may be configured to output to the electronic receipt server 3 as an electronic receipt.

The electronic receipt server 3 is provided at the headquarters P2 of a company that operates a store or a chain store (hereinafter referred to as a store), and functions as a receipt management server for a company that manages receipt data for each company that operates the store. .. The electronic receipt server 3 has functions such as sales management, sales analysis, and inventory management of a company that operates a store, for example.

Further, the electronic receipt server 3 receives the electronic receipt transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the network N2. Further, the electronic receipt server 3 transmits the received electronic receipt to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3 connecting the headquarters P2 and the electronic receipt center P3.

Here, the network N3 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or VPN. Further, the method of transmitting the electronic receipt is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used.

The electronic receipt management server 4 is provided in the electronic receipt center P3. The electronic receipt center P3 is, for example, a third-party organization other than a company that manages receipt data on the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt server 3 may also be managed by a third party or the like.

The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a customer receipt management server that collectively manages receipt data of various companies that operate stores. The electronic receipt management server 4 includes the name and membership code of each customer (member) who has registered as a member by the procedure described later, destination information (for example, e-mail address) of the mobile terminal 7 to which the electronic receipt is sent, and a POS terminal. Member data such as an identification code related to a payment method (for example, a credit card, an electronic money card, a debit card, etc.) used for payment processing related to product transaction data processing in 1 is stored and managed in a member master held in a database DB. do. In addition to the electronic receipt management server 4, a member management server or the like for storing and managing member data may be provided.

Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives the electronic receipt transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores and manages the electronic receipt in the electronic receipt management area 43a described later, which is held in the database DB. do. More specifically, the electronic receipt includes elements such as a membership code in addition to the transaction content (commodity sales data) of the product, and is managed in association with the member data of the corresponding member.

Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipt in the database DB, the electronic receipt management server 4 identifies the destination (portable terminal 7) by referring to the destination information associated with the member code of the electronic receipt. Then, the electronic receipt management server 4 transmits the electronic receipt stored in the database DB to the transmission destination via the network N5 described later.

Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 receives an electronic receipt inquiry specifying a membership code from the mobile terminal 7 connected via the network N5 described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 extracts the electronic receipt corresponding to the membership code from the database DB. , Transmit to the mobile terminal 7.

The mobile terminal 7 is a terminal device used by a user (customer) of this system, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet computer, or the like. The mobile terminal 7 implements an application such as a Web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N5. A terminal device such as a PC may be applied instead of the mobile terminal 7.

The mobile terminal 7 registers as a member of this system by accessing the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. Here, the network N5 is the Internet or various public networks.

By the way, the membership registration of a customer in this system is performed by, for example, the following procedure. The customer sends a blank mail from the mobile terminal 7 to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. The electronic receipt management server 4 transmits a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a page for membership registration to the received e-mail address. The customer accesses the URL indicating the page for membership registration from the mobile terminal 7 and displays an input screen for inputting items (name, destination information, etc.) necessary for membership registration. After the customer completes the input of necessary items, the electronic receipt management server 4 executes member registration for the member master. Here, as one of the items input by the customer, an identification code related to a payment method (for example, a credit card, an electronic money card, a debit card, etc.) used for the payment processing related to the product transaction data processing in the POS terminal 1 is also included. It has been. After that, the electronic receipt management server 4 delivers a member registration completion mail including a member code (customer code) and a password to the mobile terminal 7. This completes the membership registration.

After the membership registration as described above, the mobile terminal 7 displays the customer's membership code on the display unit 73 (see FIG. 5) as a code symbol such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. The customer presents the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 to the clerk at the time of settlement of the transaction at the store P1. The clerk reads the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 with the code scanner 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the POS terminal 1. This makes it possible to associate the customer's membership code with the receipt data generated after the settlement by the product sales data processing in the POS terminal 1.

Further, the mobile terminal 7 receives the electronic receipt of the transaction transmitted from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5 after the settlement (transaction) on the POS terminal 1. By transmitting the electronic receipt inquiry specifying the member code to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5, the electronic receipt of the member is received from the electronic receipt management server 4. Further, the mobile terminal 7 displays the received electronic receipt on the display unit 73.

In the electronic receipt system having such a configuration, an electronic receipt (receipt data) indicating the contents of the transaction (payment) generated by performing the product sales data processing on the POS terminal 1 of the store P1 is transmitted via the electronic receipt server 3. It is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 and published on the Web. Therefore, the mobile terminal 7 that implements the Web browser can download the receipt data published on the Web to the mobile terminal 7 and browse it with the Web browser by designating the URL (Uniform Resource Locator). .. An application for viewing receipt data may be installed on the mobile terminal 7 for viewing.

Next, the configuration of the main device for constructing the electronic receipt system of the present embodiment will be described.

First, the POS terminal 1 which is a product sales data processing device will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 includes a control unit 11 that collectively controls various operations and each unit of the POS terminal 1. The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing various programs and data, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing various programs and rewritably storing various data. It is a computer composed of an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit that measures the current date and time.

The control unit 11 is connected to the operation unit 12, the printer 13, the display unit 14, and the code scanner 15 via the bus 18.

The operation unit 12 has various operation keys for the operator to input an operation. The operation keys include, for example, a number key for inputting a numerical value, a cursor key and a selection decision key for selecting a predetermined item, and a subtotal key for instructing the total output of products for which sales are registered in a transaction. A closing key or the like is provided to declare that the transaction is closed and the price is settled.

The printer 13 is a printer device that prints receipts, journals, and the like. The printer 13 includes a cutting mechanism for cutting paper such as roll paper to be printed (not shown), and cuts the paper according to a cut command described later.

The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information such as the product name of the product registered for sale, the price, the total amount of one transaction declared to be settled, and the change amount. The display unit 14 includes an operator display 14a for displaying various information for the cashier and a customer display 14b for displaying various information for the customer. The display unit 14 may be configured as a touch panel, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 12.

The code scanner 15 is a scanner device that optically reads code symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes. The code scanner 15 reads, for example, a code symbol attached to a product, a code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7, and outputs information held in the code symbol to the control unit 11. It is assumed that the code symbol attached to the product holds the product code or the like for identifying the product. Further, it is assumed that the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 holds a membership code (customer code) or the like for identifying a customer who carries the mobile terminal 7.

Further, the control unit 11 is connected to the communication I / F (interface) 16 via the bus 18, and can be connected to the in-store network N1 and the network N2 via the communication I / F 16. There is.

Further, the control unit 11 is connected to the storage unit 17 via the bus 18. The storage unit 17 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 17 stores programs for executing various POS operations including product sales data processing. Further, the storage unit 17 stores various data files related to product sales data processing such as a product data file that stores product data such as a product name, a product code, and a unit price of each product. Further, the storage unit 17 stores the receipt data processing program 17a for performing the product sales data processing and the processing related to the receipt data.

Further, the storage unit 17 has a POS number for identifying its own POS terminal 1 from another POS terminal 1, a company code (identification code of a company that operates a store: a business partner code), an industry / business type code, and the POS. The store code or the like indicating the store P1 in which the terminal 1 is installed is stored in the identification code management area 17b. Here, the type of business / business type code is a code (classification code) that distinguishes the type of business / business type of a store as, for example, a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, a restaurant, or the like. It should be noted that such an industry / business format can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's preference. Further, the company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and the industry / business type code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 3.

Further, the storage unit 17 stores a receipt data schema 17c that describes conversion rules when converting unstructured receipt data into structured receipt data (hereinafter referred to as electronic receipt).

Next, the configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 that functions as a receipt management server for a company will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electronic receipt server 3 includes a control unit 31 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer composed of a CPU, a ROM for storing various programs and data, a RAM for temporarily storing various programs and rewritably storing various data, an RTC unit for measuring the current date and time, and the like. be.

The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 and the network N3 via the communication I / F 32 connected to the bus 34. Further, the control unit 31 is connected to the storage unit 33 via the bus 34.

The storage unit 33 stores the electronic receipt for each company that operates the store in the electronic receipt management area 33a. The electronic receipt includes a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), an industry / business type code, a store code, a member code of a shopper, a POS number of the POS terminal 1, a receipt number, product sales data, and the like.

Further, the storage unit 33 stores an electronic receipt management program 33b for managing the electronic receipt in the electronic receipt management area 33a. Further, the storage unit 33 stores an information transmission program 33c for transmitting the receipt data managed in the electronic receipt management area 33a to the electronic receipt management server 4.

Next, the configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 that functions as the customer receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control unit 41 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer composed of a CPU, a ROM for storing various programs and data, a RAM for temporarily storing various programs and rewritably storing various data, an RTC unit for measuring the current date and time, and the like. be.

The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3 and the network N5 via the communication I / F 42 connected to the bus 44. Further, the control unit 41 is connected to the storage unit 43 via the bus 44.

The storage unit 43 secures an electronic receipt management area 43a for collectively storing electronic receipts of various companies that operate stores. More specifically, the electronic receipt management area 43a manages electronic receipts of various companies that operate stores for each member.

The electronic receipt includes a membership code, a company code (identification code of the company that operates the store), a store code, a POS number of the POS terminal 1, a receipt number, product sales data (including date and time data), and the like. Therefore, for example, a consumer goods manufacturer or the like can obtain unique proof information of a purchased product related to the manufacturer from this electronic receipt under specific conditions (for example, limited to a specific company that operates a store, limited to a specific region, or specific). It will be possible to acquire it for a limited time, etc.). Consumer goods manufacturers are manufacturers of foodstuffs, beverages, clothing, cosmetics, medicines, and household goods.

Further, the storage unit 43 secures a member master management area 43b for storing and managing the member master. Further, the member master stored in the member master management area 43b stores the member's name, address, etc. in association with the member code.

In addition, the member master stored in the member master management area 43b stores the identification code of the payment means used for the payment processing related to the product sales data processing in the POS terminal 1 in association with the member code. The payment means is, for example, a payment medium for each payment type such as a credit card, an electronic money card, and a debit card. In this embodiment, a credit card is applied as a payment medium.

Further, the storage unit 43 has a member management program (not shown) for managing the member master in the member master management area 43b, and electronic receipt management for managing the electronic receipts of each company in the electronic receipt management area 43a. Store the program 43c. Further, the storage unit 43 stores the information transmission program 43d for transmitting the electronic receipt to the mobile terminal 7. The electronic receipt management area 43a and the member master management area 43b correspond to the database DB shown in FIG.

Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal 7 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control unit 71 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 71 is a computer composed of a CPU, a ROM for storing various programs and data, a RAM for temporarily storing various programs and rewritably storing various data, an RTC unit for measuring the current date and time, and the like. be.

The control unit 71 is connected to the operation unit 72 and the display unit 73 via the bus 76. The operation unit 72 has various operation keys and a pointing device for the user (customer) to input an operation. The display unit 73 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information such as an electronic receipt described later. The display unit 73 may be configured as a touch panel, in which case the touch panel functions as an operation unit 72.

Further, the control unit 71 is connected to the communication I / F 74 via the bus 76, and can be connected to the network N5 via the communication I / F 74. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that it can be connected to the in-store network N1 via the communication I / F74.

Further, the control unit 71 is connected to the storage unit 75 via the bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes a Web browser for browsing various information (contents) published on the Web, an electronic receipt compatible program 75a for receiving an electronic receipt from the electronic receipt management server 4, and the received receipt data. The electronic receipt viewing program 75b for viewing the above is stored.

Next, the operation of each part constituting the system of the present embodiment will be described.

First, the electronic receipt processing executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 operating according to the receipt data processing program 17a will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9.

As shown in FIG. 6, the receipt data processing program 17a executed by the POS terminal 1 includes a receipt data generation unit 111 that functions as a receipt data generation means, a receipt data output unit 112, and an electron that functions as an electronic receipt output means. It has a modular configuration including a receipt output unit 113 and an inquiry unit 114 that functions as an inquiry means. As actual hardware, when the CPU of the control unit 11 reads the receipt data processing program 17a from the storage unit 17 and executes it, each of the above units is loaded onto the RAM, and the receipt data generation unit 111, the receipt data output unit 112, and the electronic unit are loaded. The receipt output unit 113 and the inquiry unit 114 are generated on the RAM.

The inquiry unit 114 electronically obtains an identification code related to the credit card via the network N2, the electronic receipt server 3, and the network N3 when the payment is processed by the credit card, which is the payment means (payment medium) related to the product transaction data processing. It is transmitted to the receipt management server 4 to inquire about the membership code (recipient code) that identifies the customer (recipient) associated with the identification code of the credit card.

The receipt data generation unit 111 is a functional unit corresponding to an existing application that mainly performs product sales data processing and generation of receipt printing data (receipt data). When the receipt data generation unit 111 acquires a product code that identifies a product via the code scanner 15, the product data corresponding to the product code is read from the product data file, and the payment amount is calculated based on the unit price included in the product data. Execute the product sales data processing to be calculated. Then, the receipt data generation unit 111 generates the product sales data processed at the time of processing the product sales data, that is, the receipt data including the transaction content of the product.

Further, when the receipt data generation unit 111 acquires a membership code (recipient code) that identifies a customer (recipient) via the code scanner 15 at any timing during one transaction, the receipt data generation unit 111 includes the membership code. Generate data. The recipient code is not limited to the membership code, and may be any identification code that can identify the recipient.

Further, the receipt data generation unit 111 is a member code (recipient code) associated with an identification code related to a credit card as a payment means (payment medium) via a network N3, an electronic receipt server 3, and a network N2. ) Is received, the receipt data including the membership code is generated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of receipt data. Here, the receipt data is unstructured text data or the like and is used for printing by the printer 13. As shown in FIG. 7, the receipt data includes the above-mentioned elements of the product sales data D1 and the membership code D2. Here, the product sales data D1 has a product name (product code) and its amount of the product to be settled, a total amount of each product, a deposit amount paid by the customer, a change amount, and the like.

Further, the receipt data includes elements such as a transaction date and time D7, a transaction number (receipt number) D8, a registration number D9, and a person in charge name D10. The elements included in the receipt data are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 7, and the company code (company name), store code (store name), store phone number, address, industry / business type code indicating the company that operates the store are not limited to the example shown in FIG. Other elements such as may be included.

Further, when the receipt data generation unit 111 receives the pressing of the closing key, it determines that the product sales data processing for one transaction is completed, and outputs (issues) the generated receipt data to the receipt data output unit 112 together with the cut command. do. Here, the cut command is one of the commonly used printer control commands, and is instruction information for instructing the cutting (cutting) of the paper on which the receipt data is printed. The receipt data may be generated collectively by pressing the closing key, or may be sequentially generated each time a product code or a customer code is acquired.

The receipt data output unit 112 determines the output destination of the receipt data each time the receipt data generation unit 111 generates receipt data for one transaction. More specifically, the receipt data output unit 112 determines that the receipt data for one transaction has been generated when the cut command is issued by the receipt data generation unit 111. Then, the receipt data output unit 112 determines whether or not the generated receipt data includes the member code, and outputs the receipt data to the output destination determined according to the determination result.

Specifically, when the receipt data output unit 112 determines that the receipt data does not include the member code, the receipt data output unit 112 outputs the receipt data to the printer 13 together with the cut command. As a result, the printer 13 prints the receipt data on the paper and then cuts the paper according to the cut command to print out the paper receipt for one transaction. At the time of print output, all the elements constituting the receipt data may be printed, the membership code or the like may be removed, or the print may be performed with other information such as an advertisement added.

Further, when the electronic receipt output unit 113 determines that the receipt data includes the member code, the electronic receipt output unit 113 converts the receipt data into a predetermined data format according to the conversion rule of the receipt data schema 17c. Then, the receipt data output unit 112 transmits (outputs) the receipt data whose data format has been converted, that is, the electronic receipt, to the electronic receipt server 3 which manages the electronic receipt in units of companies according to the company code.

Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an electronic receipt. As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic receipt is composed of structured format data (structured document) such as XML, CSV, and JSON (JavaScript (registered trademark) Object Notation). Note that FIG. 8 shows an example in which each element (D1 to 2, D7 to D10) of the receipt data shown in FIG. 7 is converted into a JSON format.

The conversion from the receipt data to the electronic receipt is performed based on the conversion rule described in the receipt data schema 17c. Specifically, the receipt data schema 17c defines a predetermined element constituting the receipt data and attribute information (tag or the like) indicating the attribute of the element. The receipt data output unit 112 generates an electronic receipt in a structured format as shown in FIG. 8 by structuring each element of the receipt data using the corresponding attribute information. By using such a structured electronic receipt, the elements included in the electronic receipt can be efficiently used, and various advantages can be obtained in terms of data management.

In this way, the receipt data output unit 112 determines that the receipt data for one transaction has been generated by issuing the cut command by the receipt data generation unit 111, and starts outputting the receipt data. As a result, it is not necessary for the receipt data generation unit 111 to notify the receipt data output unit 112 of a dedicated signal for instructing the end of one transaction. The receipt data output unit 112 can output the receipt data for one transaction without changing the above. Further, since the changed portion of the receipt data generation unit 111 can be suppressed, the electronic receipt output function can be realized while efficiently diverting the existing application.

Further, the receipt data output unit 112 determines the output destination of the receipt data according to whether or not the receipt data includes the member code. As a result, the paper receipt or the electronic receipt can be output without preparing the necessity information of the paper receipt for each customer, so that the output destination of the receipt data can be efficiently determined. Further, for example, the customer (member) can select the output of the paper receipt or the electronic receipt by inputting or not inputting the member code for each transaction, so that the convenience of the customer can be improved. ..

Further, when the receipt data is output to the electronic receipt server 3, the electronic receipt output unit 113 converts the elements included in the receipt data into a structured electronic receipt and outputs the electronic receipt. As a result, the elements included in the electronic receipt can be efficiently used. Therefore, in the electronic receipt server 3 and the electronic receipt management server 4 that manage the electronic receipt, and the mobile terminal 7 that displays the electronic receipt. The convenience of electronic receipts can be improved.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of electronic receipt processing in the POS terminal 1. First, the receipt data generation unit 111 of the POS terminal 1 determines whether or not the code symbol (product code) attached to the product or the code symbol (member code) displayed on the mobile terminal 7 has been read by the code scanner 15. Determination (step S11). If the code symbol is not read (step S11; No), the receipt data generation unit 111 proceeds to step S16.

On the other hand, when the receipt data generation unit 111 determines that the code symbol has been read (step S11; Yes), the receipt data generation unit 111 determines whether the information acquired by the reading is a product code or a member code (step S12).

When the product code is acquired in step S12 (step S12; product code), the receipt data generation unit 111 reads the product data from the product data file for the product specified by the product code, and the product data is included. The product sales data processing for calculating the settlement amount based on the unit price is executed (step S13). Next, the receipt data generation unit 111 generates receipt data including the product sales data processed at the time of product sales data processing (step S14).

When the membership code is acquired in step S12 (step S12; membership code), the receipt data generation unit 111 generates receipt data including the membership code (step S15).

Here, in order to input the member code to the POS terminal 1, for example, the customer who is a member displays a code symbol including the member code on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7, and the clerk or the customer who is a member himself / herself displays a code symbol. Read by the code scanner 15 of the POS terminal 1. The receipt data generation unit 111 may be subjected to exclusive processing or the like so that the member code input during one transaction is unique.

In the following step S16, the receipt data generation unit 111 determines whether or not the start of the closing process by the credit card is instructed by pressing the credit key or the like (step S16). If the start of the closing process by the credit card is not instructed (step S16; No), the process returns to step S11. When the start of the credit card closing process is instructed (step S16; Yes), and when the membership code is acquired in step S12 (step S17; Yes), the credit card closing process (credit settlement process) Is executed (step S18).

On the other hand, if the receipt data generation unit 111 has not acquired the membership code in step S12 (step S17; No), the receipt data generation unit 111 sets the credit card identification code via the network N2, the electronic receipt server 3, and the network N3. It is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 to inquire about the membership code associated with the credit card identification code (step S19).

The receipt data generation unit 111 receives a response from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3, the electronic receipt server 3, and the network N2 with a member code associated with the credit card identification code (step S20; Yes), the membership code is included in the receipt data (step S21), and the process proceeds to step S18.

If the receipt data generation unit 111 does not receive a response from the member code associated with the credit card identification code from the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S20; No), the receipt data generation unit 111 proceeds to step S18 as it is.

After executing the closing process (credit card settlement process), the receipt data generation unit 111 generates receipt data for one transaction indicating the transaction details of the product to be settled related to the credit card settlement process (step S22). When the closing process (credit card settlement process) is executed, the receipt data generation unit 111 also generates settlement slip data (customer copy) in a preset format as a proof of the credit card settlement process as receipt data. ..

Next, the receipt data generation unit 111 issues (outputs) a cut command to the receipt data output unit 112 (step S23).

When the receipt data output unit 112 receives the cut command from the receipt data generation unit 111, it determines that the receipt data for one transaction has been generated, and determines whether or not the receipt data includes the membership code (step S24). ).

When the receipt data does not include the membership code (step S24; No), the receipt data output unit 112 prints out the receipt data by outputting the receipt data for one transaction to the printer 13 together with the cut command (step S24; No). Step S25), this process is terminated. As a result, the printer 13 prints the receipt data on the paper and then cuts the paper according to the cut command to print out the paper receipt for one transaction.

The printer 13 also prints out payment slip data (customer copy) in a preset format, which is a proof of credit payment processing.

On the other hand, when the receipt data includes a membership code (step S24; Yes), the electronic receipt output unit 113 generates an electronic receipt by converting the data format of the receipt data, which is an unstructured format, into a structured format. (Step S26).

The electronic receipt output unit 113 also converts the data format of the payment slip data (customer copy), which is a proof of credit card payment processing and has a preset format, into a structured format to obtain an electronic receipt.

Then, the electronic receipt output unit 113 transmits the electronic receipt generated via the communication I / F 16 to the electronic receipt server 3 (step S27), and ends this process.

In the above processing, when the receipt data includes a member code, the receipt data is output to the electronic receipt server 3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the receipt data is output to both the printer 13 and the electronic receipt server 3. May be good.

Further, when the receipt data includes the membership code, the output destination of the receipt data may be selectable. For example, the mobile terminal 7 may have the code symbol to be displayed hold the output classification information for designating the output destination of the receipt data, and select the output destination based on the output classification information. In this form, the receipt data generation unit 111 includes the output classification information read by the code scanner 15 in the receipt data together with the member code. Then, when the receipt data output unit 112 determines that the receipt data includes the member code and determines that the output classification information exists, the receipt data output unit 112 determines the output destination of the receipt data based on the output classification information. In addition, it is possible to specify either one or both of the printer 13 and the electronic receipt server 3 for the output classification information.

Further, the output destination of the receipt data may be selected each time when the product is settled. When this form is used, for example, the receipt data output unit 112 displays an output destination selection screen for selecting an output destination of the receipt data on the display unit 14 when it is determined that the receipt data includes a member code. ..

The display of the selection screen is not limited to the operator display 14a, and may be displayed on the customer display 14b. Further, when the customer display 14b has a touch panel configuration, the customer may select the output destination by himself / herself.

Further, it may be a form of confirming the output destination of the receipt data to the customer during the processing of the product sales data processing. When this form is used, the receipt data generation unit 111 displays the output destination selection screen or the like on the display unit 14. Then, the output destination corresponding to the operated operator is included in the receipt data as output classification information. Then, when the receipt data includes the member code and the output classification information, the receipt data output unit 112 determines the output destination of the receipt data based on the output classification information.

As described above, when the receipt data includes the membership code, the receipt data output unit 112 automatically selects the output destination of the receipt data, or accepts the manual selection of the output destination. As a result, the output destination can be flexibly switched, so that the output destination of the receipt data can be efficiently determined.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt management process executed by operating the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 according to the electronic receipt management program 33b and the information transmission process executed by operating according to the information transmission program 33c. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 receives the electronic receipt transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the communication I / F 32 (step S31; Yes), the electronic receipt management area 33a of the storage unit 33 contains electrons for each company. Store as a receipt (step S32). Then, the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 transmits the electronic receipt stored in step S32 to the electronic receipt management server 4 (step S33), and returns to step S31.

Further, when the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 reaches a preset transmission timing (step S31; No → step S34; Yes), the electronic receipt is stored and managed in the electronic receipt management area 33a. It is transmitted to the management server 4 (step S35) and returns to step S31. By the transmission in step S35, for example, the electronic receipt leaked from the transmission target in step S33 can be transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4. In step S35, it may be controlled to transmit only the untransmitted electronic receipt.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt management process executed by operating the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 according to the electronic receipt management program 43c and the product information transmission process executed by operating according to the information transmission program 43d. Will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 11 and the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, the electronic receipt management program 43c and the information transmission program 43d executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 include a receiving unit 411 that functions as a receiving means, an electronic receipt management unit 412 that functions as a storage means, and an electronic receipt. The program configuration includes an electronic receipt transmission unit 413 that functions as an output means, a code reception unit 414 that functions as a code reception means, a selection unit 415 that functions as a selection means, and a transmission unit 416 that functions as a transmission means. As actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 41 reads the electronic receipt management program 43c and the information transmission program 43d from the storage unit 43 and executes them, so that each of the above units is loaded onto the RAM, and the receiving unit 411 and the electronic receipt management unit 412, an electronic receipt transmitting unit 413, a code receiving unit 414, a selection unit 415, and a transmitting unit 416 are generated on the RAM.

The code receiving unit 414 receives the identification code related to the payment means at the time of payment processing by the payment means (for example, credit card, electronic money card, debit card, etc.) related to the product transaction data processing.

The selection unit 415 selects a member code (recipient code) that identifies a customer (recipient) associated with the identification code received by the code reception unit 414 in advance. More specifically, the selection unit 415 refers to the member master stored in the member master management area 43b, and obtains a member code (recipient code) previously associated with the identification code received by the code reception unit 414. select.

The transmission unit 416 transmits the selected member code (recipient code) to the destination of the identification code related to the payment means received by the code reception unit 414.

The receiving unit 411 is related to receipt data indicating the transaction details of the product to be settled related to the settlement process, and is a structured electronic receipt (electronic receipt information) to which a member code (recipient code) is associated. Is received from the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt includes a company code indicating a company that operates a store, and is an electronic receipt for each company that is electronically processed in place of a receipt or a receipt that is printed and issued when processing product sales data.

Further, the receiving unit 411 receives from the electronic receipt server 3 a structured electronic receipt related to the payment slip data which is a proof of the payment processing by the payment means selected by the selection unit 415.

The electronic receipt management unit 412 stores and manages the electronic receipt of the company unit received by the receiving unit 411 in the electronic receipt management area 43a of the storage unit 43.

The electronic receipt transmission unit 413 sends an electronic receipt associated with the membership code and including at least one company code to the mobile terminal 7 associated with the membership code (recipient code) of the predetermined shopper. It is acquired from the electronic receipt management area 43a and transmitted (output).

The electronic receipt transmission unit 413 may transmit (output) the receipt data and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction as a single electronic receipt. Further, the electronic receipt transmission unit 413 may transmit (output) the receipt data and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction as separate electronic receipt information.

As shown in FIG. 12, the code receiving unit 414 of the electronic receipt management server 4 communicates the identification code related to the payment means with the communication I / F 42 when the payment processing by the payment means (for example, a credit card) related to the product transaction data processing is performed. It is determined whether or not the data has been received via (step S41).

When the identification code related to the payment method is received during the payment processing by the payment method (for example, a credit card) related to the product transaction data processing (step S41; Yes), the selection unit 415 of the electronic receipt management server 4 manages the member master. With reference to the member master stored in the area 43b, a member code (receipt code) associated with the received identification code in advance is selected (step S42).

Next, the transmission unit 416 of the electronic receipt management server 4 transmits the selected member code (recipient code) to the transmission destination of the identification code related to the payment means received by the code reception unit 414 (step S43).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the receiving unit 411 of the electronic receipt management server 4 determines whether or not the electronic receipt transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company has been received via the communication I / F 42. (Step S44).

When the electronic receipt is received (step S44; Yes), the electronic receipt management unit 412 of the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipts of various companies in the electronic receipt management area 43a of the storage unit 43 (step S45).

Subsequently, the electronic receipt transmission unit 413 transmits the electronic receipt stored in step S45 to the destination (portable terminal 7) managed in association with the member code of the electronic receipt (step S46), and the electronic receipt transmission unit 413 transmits (step S46). Return to.

Further, when the electronic receipt transmission unit 413 of the electronic receipt management server 4 receives an electronic receipt inquiry from the mobile terminal 7 (step S47; Yes), the electronic receipt management area 43a stores and manages the electronic receipt. Extract according to the contents of the electronic receipt inquiry (step S48).

Subsequently, the electronic receipt transmission unit 413 transmits the extracted electronic receipt to the destination (mobile terminal 7) managed in association with the member code of the electronic receipt (step S49), and returns to step S41.

Next, the flow of the electronic receipt receiving process executed by the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 operating according to the electronic receipt compatible program 75a and the electronic receipt viewing process executed by operating according to the electronic receipt viewing program 75b. , FIGS. 13 to 16 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, the electronic receipt compatible program 75a and the electronic receipt viewing program 75b executed on the mobile terminal 7 have a modular configuration including a member association unit 711, an electronic receipt receiving unit 712, and an electronic receipt display unit 713. ing. As actual hardware, the CPU of the control unit 71 reads and executes the electronic receipt corresponding program 75a and the electronic receipt viewing program 75b from the storage unit 75, so that each of the above units is loaded on the RAM, and the member association unit 711 and the electronic. The receipt receiving unit 712 and the electronic receipt display unit 713 are generated on the RAM.

The member association unit 711 associates a member code of a predetermined shopper. The electronic receipt receiving unit 712 receives the electronic receipt from the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt display unit 713 displays the electronic receipt received by the electronic receipt receiving unit 712 on the display unit 73.

As shown in FIG. 14, first, the member association unit 711 of the mobile terminal 7 accesses the electronic receipt management server 4 and executes the authentication process by inputting the member code and the password (step S61). As a result, the mobile terminal 7 and the membership code of the predetermined shopper are associated with each other.

After authentication, the electronic receipt receiving unit 712 of the mobile terminal 7 receives the electronic receipt stored and managed in the electronic receipt management area 43a of the electronic receipt management server 4 corresponding to the input member code (step S62). ). The receipt data may be received by e-mail.

Next, the electronic receipt display unit 713 of the mobile terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt or the like received by the electronic receipt receiving unit 712 on the display unit 73 (step S63), and ends the process.

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the electronic receipt G2. As shown in FIG. 15, the electronic receipt G2 is displayed with the same layout and contents as the receipt printed on the paper.

In the electronic receipt G2, the cursor following the input of the operation unit 72 can be used to focus on the product a or the like indicating the traded product. Further, FIG. 15 shows an example in which the store name logo unit G21 for displaying the store name logo, the banner display unit G22 for displaying advertisements, and the like are provided in the electronic receipt G2.

Receipt data is an alternative to paper receipts and is electronic product purchase proof information that proves that the product has been purchased. Therefore, FIG. 15 shows an example in which the following information is displayed for use when presenting as product purchase proof information.
・ Store name ・ Purchase date and time ・ Purchased product details ・ Total sales amount ・ Cash register number ・ Transaction number

When a plurality of receipt data are received, a selection screen in which each of the receipt data can be selected may be displayed based on the purchase date, company code, etc. included in the receipt data. In this case, the electronic receipt display unit 713 displays the receipt data selected from the selection screen on the display unit 73.

Further, FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the electronic receipt G2. As shown in FIG. 16, the electronic receipt G2 is displayed with the same layout and contents as the payment slip printed on the paper.

The settlement slip data, which is the electronic receipt G2, may be continuously displayed in the receipt data related to the same transaction, or may be displayed separately from the receipt data related to the same transaction. good.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the identification code related to the payment method is electronic receipt management in the payment processing by the payment method (for example, credit card, electronic money card, debit card, etc.) related to the product transaction data processing in the POS terminal. It is input to the server 4. In the electronic receipt management server 4, a member code (recipient code) that specifies a customer (recipient) associated with the identification code related to the payment method in advance is selected, and the selected member code (recipient code) is used. A structure that is related to receipt data that indicates the transaction details of the product to be settled and is associated with the membership code (recipient code) while being sent to the destination of the identification code. Receives the electronic receipt information in the format and outputs it to the information processing device associated with the membership code. As a result, for example, when making a credit payment and receiving an electronic receipt, the customer only needs to present the credit card, which is the payment medium, so that the payment processing can be speeded up.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and variations thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

For example, in the above embodiment, the membership code or the like is acquired by using the code scanner 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the membership code or the like may be acquired by using another method. Specifically, the POS terminal 1 and the mobile terminal 7 are provided with a short-range wireless communication unit such as NFC (Near Field Communication) or Bluetooth (registered trademark), so that a member code or the like can be transmitted / received by short-range wireless communication. May be. In this case, the mobile terminal 7 shall hold the member code or the like in the storage unit 75 or an IC tag (not shown).

Further, in the above embodiment, the membership code or the like is acquired from the mobile terminal 7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the membership code may be acquired from a medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card that can hold the membership code. .. When an IC card is used, the POS terminal 1 is provided with a reading / writing unit such as an IC card reader / writer. When a magnetic card is used, the POS terminal 1 is provided with a card reader / card writer for the magnetic card.

Further, in the above embodiment, the electronic receipt server 3 is provided in the headquarters P2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electronic receipt server 3 for the store may be provided in the store P1. In this case, the POS terminal 1 outputs an electronic receipt to the electronic receipt server 3 connected to the in-store network N1 of the own store, and the electronic receipt server 3 is an electronic receipt management server via the in-store network N1 and the network N2. Send an electronic receipt to 4.

Further, in the above embodiment, the electronic receipt generated by the POS terminal 1 is output to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the network N3 is transmitted from the POS terminal 1. By accessing the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt management server 4, the electronic receipt may be directly output to the electronic receipt management server 4.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mobile terminal 7 receives the electronic receipt via the electronic receipt management server 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mobile terminal 7 may directly receive the electronic receipt from the POS terminal 1. In this case, the POS terminal 1 outputs the generated electronic receipt to the mobile terminal 7 connected via the in-store network N1 or the short-range wireless communication unit (not shown). Further, in this case, the authentication process may be performed on the POS terminal 1.

Further, in the above embodiment, the product data file is stored in the POS terminal 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the store server 2 may store the product data file so that it can be referred to by the POS terminal 1.

1 Product sales data processing device 4 Electronic receipt management server 111 Receipt data generation means 113 Electronic receipt output means 114 Inquiry means 411 Receiving means 412 Storage means 413 Electronic receipt output means 414 Code receiving means 415 Selecting means 416 Sending means

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-49231

Claims (12)

A code receiving means for receiving an identification code related to a medium used for payment processing,
A first storage means for storing a customer code that identifies a customer and an identification code of a medium used for payment processing in association with each other.
A selection means for selecting a customer code associated with the received identification code from the first storage means, and a selection means.
A code transmitting means for transmitting the customer code selected by the selecting means to a destination to which the identification code received by the code receiving means is transmitted.
Receipt data indicating the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing, a company code indicating the company operating the store where the payment processing was performed, and payment slip data indicating the content of the payment processing using the medium. A receiving means for receiving electronic receipt information converted into a structured format,
A second storage means for storing the electronic receipt information received by the receiving means, and
A transmission means that obtains the electronic receipt information from the second storage means and transmits the electronic receipt information to the information processing apparatus associated with the customer code in the company unit corresponding to the company code included in the electronic receipt information. ,
Server with. The receiving means indicates the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing, and the receipt data including the customer code and the company code and the payment slip data indicating the content of the payment processing using the medium. The server according to claim 1, which receives electronic receipt information converted into a structured format. The server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transmission means outputs the receipt data indicating the transaction content and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction as a single electronic receipt information. The server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transmission means outputs receipt data indicating the transaction content and settlement slip data related to the same transaction as separate electronic receipt information. The computer of the server,
A code receiving means for receiving an identification code related to a medium used for payment processing,
A first storage means for storing a customer code that identifies a customer and an identification code of a medium used for payment processing in association with each other.
A selection means for selecting a customer code associated with the received identification code from the first storage means, and a selection means.
A code transmitting means for transmitting the customer code selected by the selecting means to a destination to which the identification code received by the code receiving means is transmitted.
Receipt data indicating the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing , the company code indicating the company operating the store where the payment processing was performed, and the payment slip data indicating the content of the payment processing using the medium. A receiving means for receiving electronic receipt information converted from
A second storage means for storing the electronic receipt information received by the receiving means, and
A transmission means that obtains the electronic receipt information from the second storage means and transmits the electronic receipt information to the information processing apparatus associated with the customer code in the company unit corresponding to the company code included in the electronic receipt information. ,
A program to make it work. The receiving means indicates the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing, and the receipt data including the customer code and the company code and the payment slip data indicating the content of the payment processing using the medium. The program according to claim 5, which receives electronic receipt information converted into a structured format. The program according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the transmission means outputs the receipt data indicating the transaction content and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction as a single electronic receipt information. The program according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the transmission means outputs receipt data indicating the transaction content and settlement slip data related to the same transaction as separate electronic receipt information. An electronic receipt transmission method executed by the server in an electronic receipt system having a product sales data processing device, a server, and an information processing device.
A code receiving step of receiving an identification code related to a medium used for payment processing from the product sales data processing device, and
A customer code associated with the identification code received in the code receiving step is selected from a storage device in which a customer code for identifying a customer and an identification code of a medium used for payment processing are stored in association with each other. Selection steps and
A code transmission step of transmitting the customer code selected in the selection step to the product sales data processing device that has transmitted the identification code received in the code reception step.
Receipt data indicating the transaction content of the payment target related to the payment processing , the company code indicating the company operating the store where the payment processing was performed, and the payment slip data indicating the content of the payment processing using the medium. The reception step of receiving the electronic receipt information converted into the structured format from the product sales data processing device, and
A transmission step of transmitting the electronic receipt information received in the reception step to the information processing device associated with the customer code in the company unit corresponding to the company code included in the electronic receipt information .
Electronic receipt transmission method including. In the receiving step, the receipt data including the customer code and the company code and the payment slip data indicating the contents of the payment processing using the medium are shown to indicate the transaction contents of the payment target related to the payment processing. The electronic receipt transmission method according to claim 9, wherein the electronic receipt information converted into a structured format is received. The electronic receipt transmission method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein in the transmission step, the receipt data indicating the transaction content and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction are output as a single electronic receipt information. The electronic receipt transmission method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein in the transmission step, the receipt data indicating the transaction content and the settlement slip data related to the same transaction are output as separate electronic receipt information.

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