JP7064794B2 - Registration equipment, accounting equipment, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to registration devices, accounting devices, and programs .

Conventionally, a clerk (operator) at a sales floor uses a monitoring function such as a POS register or a monitoring device to determine whether or not to replenish change in a change tag machine (also simply referred to as a change machine; see Patent Document 1) of a POS register. If it is necessary to replenish the change, take out the required number of coins of the required denomination (money type) from the reserves prepared in advance in the office or the balance room, and replenish it. I was doing work such as depositing (replenishing) money in a change bill machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-11532

However, it is not easy to grasp the number of holdings for each denomination held in the change billing machine, and it is troublesome and burdensome.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the POS system according to one aspect of the present invention is a POS system including a registration device for performing registration processing and an accounting device provided with a change ticket machine for accounting processing. In the accounting device, a counting means for counting the number of coins held by the change ticket machine, a storage means for storing the number of coins held by the counting means, and the number of coins stored by the storage means are stored in advance. When the determination means for determining whether or not the number is less than the set reference number and the determination means determine that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number, the fact that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number is described above. The registration device includes a transmission means for transmitting to the registration device, and when the registration device receives from the accounting device that the number of holdings is less than the reference number, the registration device is used for each denomination of money that is less than the reference number. It is provided with a display means for displaying the fact that replenishment is required.

It is an example of the block diagram of the POS system 1 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the external front view and side view of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. It is an example of the block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. This is an example of a withdrawal slip. This is an example of a deposit slip. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the code information printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS register 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS register 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS register 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS register 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS system 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a POS system 1. This is an application example (use example) of the POS system 1 including the monitoring device 4. This is an example of a monitoring screen. This is an example of the number of sheets set for each type and the number of sheets currently held by each checkout machine. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting the acquisition destination of the replenishment money. This is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting a deposit destination. It is explanatory drawing explaining the authentication of an operator. This is an example of an instruction receipt. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow after issuing an instruction receipt. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation at the time of change near end. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation at the time of withdrawal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation at the time of deposit. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the replenishment setting. This is an example of a selection screen for selecting the acquisition destination of the replenishment money. This is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes N POS registers 2-1 and POS registers 2-2, ..., POS registers 2-N, and a store controller 3. Each device is connected via a LAN (Local Area Network). Further, a monitoring device (also referred to as an assist monitor or a management device) 4 for monitoring other devices may be connected on the LAN. Hereinafter, when the POS register 2-1 and the POS register 2-2, ..., And the POS register 2-N are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the POS register 2.

The store controller 3 is a computer (for example, a server) that controls the POS system 1. The store controller 3 stores, for example, a product master. The product master is a file that stores (retains) product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name, and selling price of each product. The store controller 3 is also referred to as a management device or a higher-level device.

The POS register 2 is a device for mainly executing a registration process for registering a product to be purchased and an accounting process (also referred to as a settlement process or a settlement process) for paying for the registered product. Is. That is, the POS register 2 is a device having both a function of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and a function of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing.

FIG. 2 is an example of an external front view and a side view of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram showing the configuration of the electric circuit of the POS register 2 included in the POS system 1. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 11 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire POS register 2, and is connected to each of the other components as shown in the figure. The details of the operation of the CPU 11 will be described later.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing various information. The ROM 12 stores, for example, a program executed by the CPU 11. Reference numeral 13 is a RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing various information. The RAM 13 stores, for example, information read from the ROM 12 by the CPU 11 (for example, the above program), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like. Reference numeral 22 is a hard disk for storing various information. The hard disk 22 stores, for example, information acquired from the store controller 3 (for example, a product master), information processed by the CPU 11, and the like.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 14 is a clerk display unit (touch panel) that functions as a display unit that displays information for the clerk under the control of the CPU 11 and also functions as an operation unit that receives an input operation from the clerk. Reference numeral 15 is an operation unit for inputting the completion of product registration, inputting numerical data such as the deposit amount received from the customer at the time of accounting, and the like. Reference numeral 16 is a customer display unit that displays information for the customer according to the control of the CPU 11.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 17 is an automatic change ticket machine that controls deposits and withdrawals of a storage unit 30 (not shown in FIG. 3) in which money (money) is stored. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change ticket machine 17, in the examples shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the automatic change ticket machine 17 is built in the POS register 2, but the automatic change ticket machine 17 is POS. It may be connected to register 2. Regarding the relationship between the POS register 2 and the automatic change ticket machine 17, the automatic change ticket machine 17 built in the POS register 2 and the automatic change ticket machine 17 connected to the POS register 2 are not particularly distinguished. In some cases, both are also referred to as an automatic change ticket machine 17 of the POS register 2. Further, when the POS register 2 having the automatic change ticket machine 17 built-in and the POS register 2 to which the automatic change change machine 17 is connected are not particularly distinguished, both have the automatic change change machine 17 built-in or the like. Also referred to as POS register 2.

The automatic change ticket machine 17 is used when the price of the registered product is settled in cash at the POS register 2. The automatic change billing machine 17 has a bill insertion slot (not shown) for inserting coins (banknotes), a coin slot for inserting coins (coins) (reference numeral 17b in FIG. 2), and coins (banknotes). A bill discharge port for discharging (not shown), a coin discharging port for discharging coins (coins) (reference numeral 17a in FIG. 2), a counting unit for counting coins to be inserted or discharged (not shown), and an insertion port. Alternatively, it has a coin transport mechanism (not shown) between the discharge port and the storage unit 30. The bill slot and the coin slot are also referred to as deposit slots. The bill discharge port and the coin discharge port are also referred to as a change discharge port. The bill slot and the bill ejection port may be common, and the coin slot and the coin ejection port may be common.

According to the control of the CPU 11, the automatic change billing machine 17 counts the coins inserted (for example, the coins deposited at the time of accounting and the coins replenished at the time of replenishment) and stores them in the storage unit 30. Further, the automatic change billing machine 17 counts the money to be released (for example, the money to be changed at the time of accounting or the money to be withdrawn at the time of replenishment) and discharges the money from the change discharge port.

Further, the automatic change billing machine 17 manages the remaining number of coins (stored number) for each denomination according to the control of the CPU 11. Specifically, the automatic change billing machine 17 manages the latest information (hereinafter referred to as change remaining information) regarding the number of remaining coins for each denomination. For example, the automatic change billing machine 17 updates (adds) information on the number of remaining coins for each denomination based on the number of coins inserted (number of deposits) for each denomination at the time of coin insertion, and updates (adds) information on the remaining number of coins for each denomination at the time of coin discharge. Information on the number of remaining cards for each denomination is updated (subtracted) based on the number of cards released (number of withdrawals). Further, the automatic change billing machine 17 provides deposit history information including information such as the number of inserted coins for each denomination and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins released for each denomination when inserting and discharging coins. Remember. In addition, the POS register 2 receives from the automatic change billing machine 17 the remaining number of sheets (stored number) for each denomination, the latest information on the remaining number of sheets for each denomination, deposit history information, withdrawal history information, etc. for each transaction. It may be stored and managed.

The latest information (change remaining information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information regarding the number of remaining sheets for each denomination are stored in the storage area (for example, non-storage area) of the automatic change fishing ticket machine 17 (for example, the automatic change fishing ticket machine 17). It may be stored in (shown)), or may be stored in the outside of the automatic change tag machine 17 (for example, the hard disk 22).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 18 is a scanner unit that reads code information (bar code). The scanner unit 18 supplies the read data to the CPU 11. For example, the scanner unit 18 reads the code information (for example, JAN code) attached to the product and supplies the data to the CPU 11. Further, the scanner unit 18 has code information (for example, Code 128) printed (recorded) on a withdrawal slip (also referred to as a change withdrawal slip or a withdrawal instruction receipt) or a deposit slip (also referred to as a change deposit slip or a deposit instruction receipt). , ITFcode), and the data is supplied to the CPU 11. Although the scanner unit 18 is not shown in FIG. 2, the scanner unit 18 may be connected to the device main body of the POS register 2 by wire and transmit the read data to the device main body by wire, or may be wireless. It may be configured to be connected to the device main body and wirelessly transmit the read data to the device main body.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 19 is a printing unit that issues printed matter according to the control of the CPU 11. For example, after the accounting process is completed, the printing unit 19 prints the detailed information of the purchased product on a printing medium and issues it as a receipt. Further, when replenishing money, the printing unit 19 prints code information and the like for withdrawing a desired denomination and a desired number of coins to the automatic change billing machine 17 on a printing medium and issues it as a withdrawal slip. Alternatively, code information for depositing a desired denomination and a desired number of coins into the automatic change billing machine 17 is printed on a print medium and issued as a deposit slip.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 is a communication unit that communicates with the outside via a LAN under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the communication unit 20 receives the product master from the store controller 3 as appropriate. Further, the communication unit 20 transmits transaction information to the store controller 3 after the accounting process is completed.

Further, the communication unit 20 notifies the information that the number of coins (changes) of the automatic change billing machine 17 of the POS register 2 (own appliance) is close to zero (that is, the change near end) (hereinafter,). , Change near-end information) is transmitted to another POS register 2 (another device).

Further, the communication unit 20 transmits a command to request the change remaining information of the automatic change billing machine 17 (hereinafter referred to as a change remaining information request) to another POS register 2. Further, the communication unit 20 transmits the change remaining information of the automatic change tag machine 17 of the POS register 2 to the other POS register 2 of the requesting source in response to the change remaining information request from the other POS register 2.

The POS register 2 is a communication unit (not shown) that communicates with the outside by short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID, infrared communication) in addition to the communication unit 20 that communicates with the outside via LAN. ).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 is an image pickup unit (camera) that takes an image under the control of the CPU 11. For example, the image pickup unit 21 captures an image of a store clerk who operates the POS register 2 and a customer who has been registered or accounted for by the POS register 2. Further, the imaging unit 21 reads the code information (for example, a two-dimensional bar code, for example, a QR code (registered trademark)) printed (recorded) on the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip, and supplies the data to the CPU 11. May be good. Although the image pickup unit 21 is not shown in FIG. 2, the image pickup unit 21 may be connected to the device body of the POS register 2 by wire and transmit the captured image to the device body by wire, or may be wirelessly transmitted. It may be configured to be connected to the main body of the device and wirelessly transmit the captured image to the main body of the device.

Hereinafter, the operation of the CPU 11 of the POS register 2 will be described.
The CPU 11 executes the registration process and the accounting process according to the operation of the clerk. For example, when the store clerk reads the product code attached to the product by the scanner unit 18, or when the store clerk operates the preset button displayed on the store clerk display unit 14, the CPU 11 registers the product to be purchased by the customer. .. Subsequently, when the store clerk presses a predetermined key (for example, a subtotal key) of the operation unit 15, the CPU 11 displays the total amount (charged amount to the customer) and the like on the store clerk display unit 14 and the customer display unit 16. Let me.

Subsequently, in the CPU 11, the clerk inserts the deposit from the customer into the deposit slot, and the predetermined keys (for example, the closing key (current total key), the end key, and the accounting key) of the operation unit 15 are pressed. Then, the automatic change billing machine 17 is made to count the inserted money. The automatic change billing machine 17 counts the coins inserted for each denomination. The CPU 11 acquires the counting result (input amount) from the automatic change billing machine 17, and compares the total amount of the registered products with the input amount.

When the total amount of the registered products and the input amount match, the CPU 11 causes the clerk display unit 14 and the customer display unit 16 to display the total amount, the input amount, and the fact that there is no change. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change billing machine 17 to store the inserted money. The automatic change billing machine 17 stores the inserted coins, and the CPU 11 relates to the number of remaining coins for each denomination stored in the storage area (or the hard disk 22) based on the number of inserted coins for each denomination. Update the latest information (change information). Further, the automatic change billing machine 17 or the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including information such as the number of inserted coins for each denomination. The automatic change ticket machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit is made by the registration process and the accounting process. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt printed with the store name, the date and time, the operator name, the purchased product details, the total amount, the input amount, and the like. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, and the like to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20. The CPU 11 may display that there is no change (for example, change "0 yen"), or may issue a receipt that prints that there is no change.

When the input amount is larger than the total amount of the registered products, the CPU 11 calculates the change amount and causes the clerk display unit 14 and the customer display unit 16 to display the total amount, the input amount, and the change amount. Further, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change billing machine 17 to store the inserted money and release the change. The automatic change billing machine 17 stores the inserted coins, counts the coins to be released for each denomination, and discharges the coins as change from the change outlet. After the automatic change billing machine 17 has released the change, the CPU 11 relates to the number of remaining coins for each denomination stored in the storage area (or the hard disk 22) based on the number of inserted coins and the number of coins released for each denomination. Update the latest information (change information). Further, the automatic change billing machine 17 or the CPU 11 stores deposit history information including information such as the number of inserted coins for each denomination and withdrawal history information including information such as the number of coins released for each denomination. The automatic change ticket machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store deposit history information including information indicating that the deposit is made by the registration process and the accounting process. Further, the automatic change ticket machine 17 or the CPU 11 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to the registration process and the accounting process. Further, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 19 to issue a receipt printed with the store name, the date and time, the operator name, the purchased product details, the total amount, the input amount, the change amount, and the like. Further, the CPU 11 transmits transaction information including the date and time, the device number of the POS register 2, the product code of the purchased product, and the like to the store controller 3 via the communication unit 20.

When the input amount is smaller than the total amount of the registered products, the CPU 11 displays that the deposit from the customer is insufficient. When the clerk inserts the insufficient deposit into the deposit slot and the predetermined keys of the operation unit 15 (for example, the closing key (current total key), the end key, and the checkout key) are pressed, the CPU 11 causes the clerk to insert the insufficient deposit into the deposit slot. The automatic change billing machine 17 is made to count the inserted money in the same manner as described above.

Further, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the change is near end. That is, as described above, the POS register 2 may or may not have the automatic change ticket machine 17 built-in. In either case, is the automatic change ticket machine 17 a change near end? The CPU 11 of the POS register 2 determines whether or not it is. For example, the CPU 11 refers to the information regarding the remaining number of coins for each denomination, and when the remaining number of coins is less than the reference number (the reference number for determining the change near end), the CPU 11 determines that the change is near end. The reference number for determining the change near end may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number for determining the change near end may be set for each denomination for each POS register 2. When the change is near-end, the CPU 11 controls to transmit the change near-end information to another POS register 2.

More specifically, the CPU 11 may be controlled to transmit change near-end information including information on the current number of coins for each denomination that is the change near-end, or includes information on the number of coins that need to be replenished for each denomination that is the change near-end. It may be controlled to send change near-end information. In the case of transmitting change near-end information including information on the number of replenishment required for each denomination that is the change near-end, a sufficient number (sufficient number) is set in advance for each denomination, and each denomination that is the change near-end is set. , The difference between the sufficient number of sheets and the current number of sheets may be calculated as the number of sheets requiring replenishment and included in the change near-end information transmitted to other devices. The destination of the change near-end information may be all other devices existing in the POS system 1, or may be one or more other devices set in advance.

Further, when the CPU 11 receives the change near-end information from the other POS register 2 via the communication unit 20, the CPU 11 displays a warning information for the clerk that the other POS register 2 which is the change near-end exists. Displayed in unit 14.

Further, when the other POS register 2 is the change near end (specifically, when the change near end information is received from the other POS register 2), the CPU 11 is the other POS register 2 which is the change near end. The printing unit 19 controls to print and issue a withdrawal slip used for withdrawing money from another POS register 2 other than the other POS register 2 which is near-end change in order to replenish the money. ..

Specifically, when the CPU 11 receives the change near-end information, the CPU 11 receives the change remaining information of the automatic change fishing bill machine 17 of the POS register 2 and other POS registers other than the other POS register 2 which is the change near-end. Based on the change remaining information of the automatic change billing machine 17 of 2, one or more POS registers 2 capable of withdrawing the amount of money required to be replenished for each denomination, which is the change near end, are selected.

The CPU 11 transmits a change remaining information request to each of the other POS registers 2 other than the other POS register 2 which is the change near end, and the other POS other than the other POS register 2 which is the change near end. Receive each change balance information from each of the registers 2. In other words, when the CPU 11 receives a change remaining information request from another POS register 2, the CPU 11 uses the change remaining information of the automatic change billing machine 17 of the POS register 2 as a response to the change remaining information request. It is transmitted to another POS register 2.

Hereinafter, a method of selecting one or more POS registers 2 will be described with reference to specific examples. As a specific example, it is assumed that the POS register 2-2 can withdraw up to 15 1000-yen bills and up to 8 5000-yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-3 can withdraw up to 8 1000-yen bills and up to 15 5000-yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can withdraw up to 3 1000-yen bills and up to 10 5000-yen bills. The number of sheets that can be withdrawn is calculated from the current remaining number of sheets and the standard number of sheets (the standard number of sheets for calculating the number of sheets that can be withdrawn. Also referred to as the remaining standard number of sheets). The reference number for calculating the withdrawable number (remaining reference number) may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number of sheets for calculating the number of possible withdrawals (remaining reference number of sheets) may be set for each denomination for each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1 / Select the minimum device)
For example, when the POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near-end information (replenishment of 10 1000-yen bills and 5 5000-yen bills is required) from the POS register 2-1 (other device), the minimum is The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 in order to select the POS register 2 of the limit (select the POS register 2 so that the number of units is minimized). In that case, withdraw 10 1,000-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills from one of the POS registers 2-2.

(Selection method 2 / Select the device with the most margin for the number of sheets that can be released for each denomination)
For example, when the POS register 2-2 (own appliance) receives change near-end information (replenishment of 10 1000-yen bills and 5 5000-yen bills is required) from the POS register 2-1 (other device), each The CPU 11 may select the POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 in order to select a device having a margin in the number of sheets that can be released most for the denomination. In that case, 10 1,000-yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-2, and 5 5,000-yen bills are withdrawn from the POS register 2-3.

After selecting the POS register 2 that can be withdrawn, the CPU 11 causes the selected POS register 2 to read the withdrawal slip (if two or more POS registers 2 are selected, each selected POS register 2 is read). Control to print and issue each withdrawal slip). On the withdrawal slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip is printed (for example, printed in characters) so that it can be visually read (readable regardless of the machine), and the number of sheets released for each denomination. Print the code information coded such as (number of withdrawals). Further, the CPU 11 may be controlled to print and issue another slip (for example, a supplementary check information receipt described later) together with the withdrawal slip.

When the withdrawal slip is read by the scanner unit 18 (or the imaging unit 21) (that is, when the code information printed on the withdrawal slip is read), the CPU 11 is based on the coded device number. , Determine whether the read withdrawal slip is intended for your device. When the read withdrawal slip is intended for its own device, the CPU 11 withdraws money to the automatic change billing machine 17 based on the number of released coins for each denomination encoded in the withdrawal slip. Let the process be executed. Further, the CPU 11 stores the withdrawal history information including the number of released coins for each denomination and the information indicating that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store withdrawal history information including information indicating that the withdrawal is due to the change near end (withdrawal for replenishment to another device).

Further, after executing the withdrawal process, the CPU 11 controls to print and issue a deposit slip to be read by another POS register 2 which is a change near end. On the deposit slip, the device number of the POS register 2 that reads the deposit slip is printed visually (readable regardless of the machine), and the number of inputs (number of deposits) for each denomination is coded. Print the information. Since the money released (withdrawn) in the POS register 2 is put in (deposited) into another POS register 2, each denomination released (withdrawn) in the POS register 2 is used. The number of released sheets (number of withdrawals) and the number of inserted sheets (number of deposits) for each denomination encoded in the deposit slip match.

When the deposit slip is read by the scanner unit 18 (or the image pickup unit 21) (that is, when the code information printed on the deposit slip is read), the CPU 11 reads based on the coded device number. It is determined whether or not the received payment slip is intended for the own device. When the read deposit slip is intended for the own device, the CPU 11 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot. After the money is inserted, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the inserted denomination and the number of coins match the number of coins inserted for each denomination encoded in the deposit slip. If they match, the CPU 11 causes the automatic change fishing bill machine 17 to execute a deposit process (accumulate (deposit) the inserted money). Further, the CPU 11 stores the deposit history information including the number of inserted coins for each denomination and the information indicating that the deposit is made by the deposit slip. Further, the CPU 11 may store the deposit history information including the information that the deposit is caused by the change near end (the deposit of money withdrawn from another device for eliminating the change near end).

FIG. 4 is an example of a withdrawal slip or the like. After selecting the POS register 2 that can be withdrawn, the POS register 2 issues a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) together with other slips (replenishment cash register information receipt) as shown in FIG. 4 (a). May be good. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the withdrawal instruction receipt and the replenishment cash register information receipt can be easily or well separated from each other (for example, with perforations or half-cut). It may be connected and issued.

When two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 prints and issues a set of withdrawal instruction receipts and supplementary registration information receipts for the number of units. For example, when three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 includes three sets of withdrawal instruction receipts and supplementary cash register information receipts (that is, three withdrawal instruction receipts and three supplementary cash register information receipts). ) Is printed and published. When two or more POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 has a withdrawal instruction receipt for the number of units and a supplementary registration information receipt for the number of units, instead of the above. It may be printed or published. For example, when three POS registers 2 are selected, the POS register 2 may print and issue three withdrawal instruction receipts and one replenishment registration information receipt.

In the withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4 (c), the issue date, the operator information (employee ID, name), the device number of the replenishment destination POS register 2 (the POS register 2 in which the change near end has occurred), and the device number, are shown in the withdrawal instruction receipt. Appropriate POS register 2 (POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip and withdraws money), the device number, the shortage denomination (that is, the withdrawal denomination), the shortage number (that is, the number of releases), and the withdrawal. A message to instruct is printed.

Further, Code 128 in which the withdrawal instruction information is recorded (coded) is printed on the withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4 (c). The withdrawal instruction information includes the device number of the appropriation POS register 2 and the shortage number for each denomination. Further, the withdrawal instruction information recorded as Code 128 may include information for identifying whether the slip is a withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) or a deposit instruction receipt (payment slip). .. The information that identifies whether the receipt is a withdrawal instruction receipt or a deposit instruction receipt is a case where the withdrawal history information or the deposit history information stores the fact that the withdrawal slip is used or the deposit is made by the deposit slip. Refer to such as. Further, in the withdrawal instruction information recorded as Code 128, whether the withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) was issued due to the change near end or due to the change near full (described later). It may contain information that identifies whether it is a thing. The information that identifies whether the withdrawal instruction receipt is issued due to the change near end or due to the change near full is included in the withdrawal history information, withdrawal due to the change near end. It is referred to when memorizing the fact that the withdrawal is due to the fact that the change is near full or the withdrawal due to the change near full.

In the replenishment register information receipt shown in FIG. 4B, the issue date, the operator information, the device number of the POS register 2 (replenishment destination POS register 2) in which the change near end occurred, and the device number of the allocated POS register 2 are shown as characters. , The missing denomination, the missing number, etc. are printed. When two or more allocation POS registers 2 are selected and one supplementary registration information receipt that summarizes the information for the number of units is printed and issued, for example, for each allocation POS register 2. , The shortage denomination, the shortage number of sheets may be printed.

The POS register 2 may print and issue a withdrawal instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 4 (d) instead of the withdrawal instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 4 (c). The withdrawal instruction receipt shown in FIG. 4D is printed with a two-dimensional bar code in which the withdrawal instruction information is recorded (coded) instead of Code 128 in which the withdrawal instruction information is recorded (coded).

FIG. 5 is an example of a deposit slip. After executing the withdrawal process, the POS register 2 prints and issues a deposit slip (payment instruction receipt) as shown in FIG. 5A. The deposit instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5B includes the issue date, operator information, the device number of the appropriation POS register 2 (the POS register 2 with which the money was withdrawn), and the replenishment destination POS register 2 (change near end) as characters. Instructs the device number, denomination (that is, input denomination), number of sheets (that is, the number of inserts), and deposit of the POS register 2 in which the is generated, that is, the POS register 2) that reads the deposit slip and deposits money. A message etc. is printed.

Further, Code 128 in which the payment instruction information is recorded (coded) is printed on the payment instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5 (b). The deposit instruction information includes the device number of the replenishment destination POS register 2 and the number of sheets for each denomination. In addition to the above, the deposit instruction information recorded as Code 128 includes information for identifying whether the slip is a withdrawal instruction receipt (withdrawal slip) or a deposit instruction receipt (payment slip). You may. The information that identifies whether the receipt is a withdrawal instruction receipt or a deposit instruction receipt is a case where the withdrawal history information or the deposit history information stores the fact that the withdrawal slip is used or the deposit is made by the deposit slip. Refer to such as. Further, in the deposit instruction information recorded as Code 128, the deposit instruction receipt (payment slip) is issued due to the change near end or due to the change near full (described later). It may contain information to identify the. The information that identifies whether the deposit instruction receipt is issued due to the change near end or due to the change near full is in the deposit history information that the deposit is due to the change near end. It is also referred to when remembering that the payment is due to near-full change or change.

The POS register 2 may print and issue a deposit instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 5 (c) instead of the deposit instruction receipt as shown in FIG. 5 (b). On the deposit instruction receipt shown in FIG. 5 (c), a two-dimensional bar code recording (coded) the deposit instruction information is printed instead of Code 128 in which the deposit instruction information is recorded (coded).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the code information printed on the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip. Specifically, FIG. 6 shows an example of information encoded in Code 128 in a mode in which Code 128 is printed on a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip. In FIG. 6, the leading “F” is a withdrawal or deposit processing category (a deposit / withdrawal flag that identifies whether it is a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip). "NNNNNN" is device identification information (device number of the target device) that identifies the device for withdrawal or deposit. "MMMMMM" is operator identification information (employee ID) that identifies the operator. "AAA" is the number of 5000-yen bills. "BBB" is the number of 1000-yen bills. "CCC" is the number of 500-yen coins. "DDD" is the number of 100-yen coins. "EEE" is the number of 50-yen coins. "FFF" is the number of 10-yen coins. "GGG" is the number of 5-yen coins. "HHH" is the number of 1-yen coins. “C / d” is a check digit. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the structure of information regarding the denomination (money type) stored in the code information (data format. For example, the storage order of each denomination and the number of deposits / withdrawals of each denomination (deposit). Or the number of withdrawals) recording position (for example, start digit, number of digits, etc.)), and at the time of printing or recording, the denomination to be deposited and withdrawn based on the above-mentioned composition of information on the denomination. By embedding the number of deposits and withdrawals of each denomination in the storage position of the number of deposits and withdrawals of each denomination, it is printed or recorded on a medium, and at the time of reading, the code information read by the reading means (scanner unit 18) and the above-mentioned Based on the structure of the information about the denomination, the presence or absence of deposits and withdrawals and the number of deposits and withdrawals of each denomination are determined (for example, the deposit and withdrawal of the number of deposits and withdrawals for the denomination corresponding to the position where the number of deposits and withdrawals is recorded). (Judging that there is), the deposit and withdrawal of each denomination is controlled, but not limited to the above, for example, it is necessary to combine the symbol or code indicating each denomination with the number of deposits and withdrawals. The deposit / withdrawal of each denomination may be controlled by printing or recording on a medium using only the denominations as code information.

7 to 10 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS register 2. The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 shows an example of an operation in the process related to the replenishment of change. The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is a detail of the withdrawal slip issuance process (step S16) of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is a detail of the withdrawal process (step S26) of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 is a detail of the payment process (step S30) of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is appropriately (for example, periodically) started when the power is on and the registration process or the accounting process is not executed, including, for example, between transactions. Each step of the flowchart shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 is executed or controlled by the CPU 11.

Step S10: It is determined whether or not the automatic change billing machine 17 of the own device is the change near end. If it is a change near end, the process proceeds to step S12, and if it is not a change near end, the process proceeds to step S14.
Step S12: The change near end information is transmitted to another device. In addition, the change near-end information including the current number information for each denomination which is the change near-end may be transmitted to another device, or the change near-end information including the information on the required number of replenishment for each denomination which is the change near end may be transmitted to the other device. You may send it.

Step S14: It is determined whether or not change near-end information has been received from another device. If the change near-end information is received, the process proceeds to step S16, and if the change near-end information is not received, the process proceeds to step S18.
Step S16: The withdrawal slip issuance process is executed. Specifically, step S101 and the following shown in FIG. 8 are executed.

Step S101: The warning information indicating the existence of the change near-end device is displayed on the clerk display unit 14. The warning display is an icon display, a pop-up character display, or the like.
Step S102: It is determined whether or not a predetermined button (for example, the “change information acquisition” button) is pressed in response to the warning. When the predetermined button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S103, and when the predetermined button is not pressed, the process returns to step S102. When another button (for example, a "cancel" button) is pressed, the withdrawal slip issuance process (step S16) may be exited and the process may proceed to step S18. Further, the process itself of step S102 may be omitted.
Step S103: Acquire the change remaining information (latest information regarding the remaining number of sheets for each denomination) of the own device.
Step S104: The change remaining information request is transmitted to each of the devices other than the other devices having the change near end.
Step S105: The change remaining information is received from each of the devices other than the other devices having the change near end.
Step S106: The display unit for the clerk displays the information of the device that stores the change near-end denomination in excess of the remaining standard number of coins (the standard number of coins that can be withdrawn, that is, the standard number of coins that must be left). Display on 14. That is, the change remaining information of each of the other devices received in step S105 is compared with the preset remaining standard number of coins, and each denomination having a change near end is stored in excess of the remaining standard number of coins. Display information about the device you are using. In addition, instead of or in addition to the display output, the information of the above device may be printed out.
Step S107: Acquire the number of replenishment required for each denomination in the change near-end device. For example, when the change near-end information determined to be received in step S14 includes the information on the number of sheets requiring replenishment for each denomination that is the change near-end, the number of sheets requiring replenishment is acquired from the change near-end information. When the change near-end information determined to be received in step S14 includes the current number information for each denomination which is the change near-end, the preset sufficient number and the current number for each denomination which is the change near-end are used. The difference between the above is calculated as the number of sheets required to be replenished, and the number of sheets required to be replenished for each denomination is obtained.
Step S108: The number of sheets requiring replenishment for each denomination acquired in step S107 is displayed. In addition, instead of or in addition to the display output, the number of sheets requiring replenishment for each of the above denominations may be printed out.
Step S109: Select one or more devices (POS register 2) capable of withdrawing money for the number of coins required to be replenished for each denomination. For example, based on the change remaining information of the own device acquired in step S103 and the change remaining information of the other device received in step S105, the minimum amount of money that can be withdrawn for the number of coins required to be replenished for each denomination. (Select POS register 2 so that the number of devices is minimized). Instead of the minimum device that can withdraw money for the number of coins required to be replenished for each denomination, a device with a margin in the maximum number of coins that can be released for each denomination may be selected.
Step S110: The selection result selected in step S109 is displayed on the clerk display unit 14. For example, the device number of the selected device and the number of coins for each denomination scheduled to be withdrawn in each device are displayed. In addition, instead of or in addition to the display output, the above selection result may be printed out.
Step S111: Print and issue a withdrawal slip to be read by the device selected in step S109. The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 ends, and the process proceeds to step S18 shown in FIG. 7.

Step S18: It is determined whether or not a change remaining information request has been received from another device. If the change remaining information request is received, the process proceeds to step S20, and if the change near-end information is not received, the process proceeds to step S24.
Step S20: Acquire the change remaining information of the own device.
Step S22: The change remaining information acquired in step S20 is transmitted to the requester of the change remaining information request.

Step S24: It is determined whether or not the withdrawal slip has been read. If the withdrawal slip is read, the process proceeds to step S26, and if it is not read, the process proceeds to step S28.
Step S26: The withdrawal process is executed. Specifically, step S201 or less shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

Step S201: Based on the device number encoded in the withdrawal slip, it is determined whether or not the read withdrawal slip is intended for the own device. If the read withdrawal slip targets the own device, the process proceeds to step S202, and if not, the withdrawal process (step S26) is performed and the process proceeds to step S28.
Step S202: Money is released (withdrawn) based on the number of released coins (number of withdrawals) for each denomination encoded in the withdrawal slip.
Step S203: Store the withdrawal history information. For example, as the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip, the operator information, the number of releases (number of withdrawals) for each denomination, and the like are stored. In addition, as the withdrawal history information, instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip, the information that the withdrawal is caused by the change near end may be stored.
Step S204: Print and issue a deposit slip to be read by another device that is near-end change. The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 ends, and the process proceeds to step S28 shown in FIG. 7.

Step S28: It is determined whether or not the deposit slip has been read. If the deposit slip is read, the process proceeds to step S30, and if it is not read, the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 ends.
Step S30: The deposit process is executed. Specifically, step S301 and the following shown in FIG. 10 are executed.

Step S301: Based on the device number encoded in the deposit slip, it is determined whether or not the read deposit slip is intended for the own device. If the read deposit slip is intended for the own device, the process proceeds to step S302, otherwise the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 end.
Step S302: Accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot.
Step S303: It is determined whether or not the inserted denomination and the number of coins match the number of inserted denominations (the number of deposits) encoded in the deposit slip. If they match, the process proceeds to step S304, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step S306.
Step S304: The input currency is stored (deposited).
Step S305: Store the deposit history information. For example, as the deposit history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the deposit is made by the deposit slip, the operator information, the number of inserted sheets for each denomination (the number of deposited sheets), and the like are stored. In addition, as the payment history information, instead of or in addition to the fact that the payment is made by the payment slip, the information that the payment is caused by the change near end may be stored.
Then, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 end.
Step S306: Outputs the fact that the amounts do not match (for example, displaying a pop-up screen to the clerk display unit 14), and determines whether or not there is an operation (for example, pressing the "OK" button) to continue the process. .. If there is an operation to continue the process, the above-mentioned step S304 or lower is executed, and if there is no operation to continue the process, the process proceeds to step S307.
Step S307: The money inserted in step S302 is discharged (refunded). Then, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 7 end.

If the amount of money does not match but the processing is continued and the inserted banknotes are stored, the deposit history information should be stored so that the amount of money does not match but the processing is continued and the inserted banknotes are stored. May be good. As the deposit history information, it may be stored that the amount of money did not match in the replenishment of the change near end, but the processing was continued and the inserted banknote was stored. In addition, when the inserted banknotes are ejected due to the amount mismatch, the information indicating that the inserted banknotes have been ejected due to the amount mismatch may be left as history information, or the inserted banknotes due to the amount mismatch in the replenishment of the change near end. The information to the effect that the banknotes have been discharged may be left as history information.

11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the POS system 1. Specifically, an example of the operation of a plurality of POS registers 2 regarding replenishment of change is shown. In the explanation of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the number of POS registers 2 included in the POS system 1 is assumed to be four (POS registers 2-1 to POS registers 2-4), and POS registers 2-. It is assumed that 1 is the change near end. The leftmost side of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 (also in FIG. 12) is the operation of the POS register 2-1. The second from the left is the operation of the POS register 2-2, and the third from the left is the operation of the POS register 2-3. The rightmost side shows the operation of the POS register 2-4. The flowchart shown in FIG. 12 is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S500: The POS register 2-1 recognizes the change near end of the own device.
Step S501: The POS register 2-1 transmits the change near-end information to the POS register 2-2. It is assumed that the transmission destination of the change near-end information by the POS register 2-1 is preset to be the POS register 2-2.

Step S502: The POS register 2-2 receives change near-end information from the POS register 2-1.
Step S503: The POS register 2-2 displays the warning information that the change near-end device exists on the clerk display unit 14. The POS register 2-2 proceeds to step S504 when a predetermined button is pressed.
Step S504: The POS register 2-2 acquires the change remaining information of the own device.
Step S505: The POS register 2-2 transmits a change remaining information request to the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.

Step S506: The POS register 2-3 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S507: The POS register 2-3 acquires the change remaining information of the own device.
Step S508: The POS register 2-3 transmits the change remaining information of the own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S509: The POS register 2-4 receives the change remaining information request from the POS register 2-2.
Step S510: The POS register 2-4 acquires the change remaining information of the own device.
Step S511: The POS register 2-4 transmits the change remaining information of the own device to the POS register 2-2.

Step S512: The POS register 2-2 receives the change remaining information from the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.
Step S513: The POS register 2-2 prepares to issue a withdrawal slip. Specifically, the POS register 2-2 executes steps S106 to S110 of the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S109, the POS register 2-2 has the POS register 2-2 (own device) and the POS as a device capable of withdrawing money for the number of coins required to be replenished for each denomination to be replenished in the POS register 2-1. It is assumed that registers 2-3 are selected.
Step S514: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the device selected as the device capable of withdrawal. That is, the POS register 2-2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-2 (own appliance) and a withdrawal slip for the POS register 2-3.

Step S520: The POS register 2-2 reads the withdrawal slip targeting the POS register 2-2 (own device).
Step S5211: The POS register 2-2 releases (withdraws) money according to the withdrawal slip.
Step S522: The POS register 2-2 stores the withdrawal history information.
Step S523: The POS register 2-2 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S524: The POS register 2-3 reads the withdrawal slip targeting the POS register 2-3 (own device).
Step S525: The POS register 2-3 releases (withdraws) money according to the withdrawal slip.
Step S526: The POS register 2-3 stores the withdrawal history information.
Step S527: The POS register 2-3 prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2-1.

Step S528: The POS register 2-1 reads the deposit slip for the POS register 2-1 (own device). That is, either the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-2 in step S523 or the deposit slip issued by the POS register 2-3 in step S527 is read.
Step S529: The POS register 2-1 accepts the insertion of money into the deposit slot.
Step S530: The POS register 2-1 determines whether or not the inserted denomination and the number of coins match the read deposit slip. If they match, the process proceeds to step S531, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step S533.
Step S531: The POS register 2-1 stores (deposits) the input currency.
Step S532: The POS register 2-1 stores the deposit history information.
Step S533: The POS register 2-1 outputs to the effect that the amounts do not match (for example, a pop-up screen to the clerk display unit 14 is displayed). That is, the POS register 2-1 notifies that a discrepancy has occurred in deposits and withdrawals. After that, the POS register 2-1 determines whether or not there has been an operation to continue the processing. If there is an operation to continue the process, the above-mentioned step S531 or lower is executed, and if there is no operation to continue the process, the process proceeds to step S534.
Step S534: The money inserted in step S529 is discharged (refunded). Then, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 end. If there is still a payment slip that has not been read, the process returns to step S528.

In step S533, the POS register 2-1 does not match the deposit / withdrawal due to voice output (for example, alarm sound, synthetic voice), light emission of a barber's pole (described later), or the like in place of or in addition to the screen display. The occurrence may be notified, or the warning information may be notified (transmitted) to the store controller 3, the mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, another POS register 2, or the like.

As described above, the POS register 2 becomes the change near end with the desired denomination and the number of coins (for example, the coins corresponding to the number of coins required to be replenished for each denomination in the other POS register 2 which is the change near end). Print and issue a withdrawal slip or deposit slip in which code information (for example, QR code (registered trademark), Code128, ITFcode) for withdrawing or depositing to another POS register 2 other than the other POS register 2 is recorded. A printing unit 19 is provided. Further, the POS register 2 includes a scanner unit 18 and an image pickup unit 21 that read the code information recorded in the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip issued by the printing unit 19. Further, the POS register 2 controls to withdraw or deposit the above-mentioned desired denomination and number of coins to the automatic change fishing bill machine 17 based on the code information read by the scanner unit 18 and the imaging unit 21. The CPU 11 is provided. Therefore, since the actual deposit / withdrawal is realized based on the code information, excess or deficiency of money is less likely to occur, and more advanced deposit / withdrawal management can be performed. That is, since cash flow (cash transfer) is realized based on the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip, excess or deficiency of money is less likely to occur. Also, if the code information read at the time of deposit and withdrawal is stored as a history, the reliability of the record itself is sufficient, so even if there is an excess or deficiency of money, there is an excess or deficiency of money. Easy to grasp and track. In addition, if the code information to be read at the time of deposit / withdrawal is stored as a history, there is no need to keep a separate record, which saves the trouble of the clerk. Further, since the cash flow is realized between the POS registers 2, the reserve can be compressed.

In addition, the code information printed on the withdrawal slip or deposit slip includes the withdrawal or deposit processing category (deposit / withdrawal flag), device identification information for identifying the device to be withdrawn or deposited (device number of the target device), and gold. Includes seeds and number. Therefore, even if fraud is committed, it becomes easy to grasp the fraud and track the fraud. In addition, since it becomes easy to track fraud, it leads to deterrence of fraud. The code information printed on the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip includes the operator identification information (employee ID) that identifies the operator. Therefore, it becomes easier to identify the person who committed the fraud.

Further, the deposit slip is printed and issued from the POS register 2 including the automatic change billing machine 17 in which the desired denomination exceeds the specified number (remaining reference number). Therefore, it is not necessary to go to a remote place to pick up the payment slip, and the labor and time of the clerk is reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to the slips (withdrawal slips and deposit slips) read by the POS register 2, a slip not read by the POS register 2 (for example, the replenishment cash register information receipt in FIG. 4B) is printed. , Issuing. A slip that cannot be read by the POS register 2 can be used as a copy or a report of the slip that is read by the POS register 2. For example, it can be useful for confirming the work contents before the work and verifying the work contents after the work. In the above embodiment, another slip (replenishment registration information receipt) is issued at the time of issuing the withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt), but instead of or in addition to the above, the deposit slip (payment instruction receipt) Other slips may be issued at the time of issuance.

In the above embodiment, when two or more POS registers 2 are selected as the POS registers 2 that can be withdrawn, each withdrawal slip to be read by each selected POS register 2 is printed and issued. As described above, one withdrawal slip to be read in common by a plurality of selected POS registers 2 may be printed and issued. A plurality of barcodes (individual barcodes) to be read by each of the POS registers 2 may be printed on one common withdrawal slip to be read in common by the plurality of POS registers 2. One bar code (common bar code) to be read in common by the POS register 2 of the above may be printed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned common barcode may be coded such that the number of withdrawals for each denomination in each POS register 2 is divided into, for example, each POS register 2. Further, in the embodiment of issuing a withdrawal slip (withdrawal instruction receipt) together with other slips (replenishment cash register information receipt), when issuing one common withdrawal slip to be read by a plurality of POS registers 2 in common. May print and issue one supplementary register information receipt that summarizes the information of the plurality of POS registers 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, the withdrawal slip printed with the output information and the deposit slip printed with the deposit information are issued as separate slips, but the output information and the deposit information are printed together. You may issue a slip (that is, a slip common to deposits and withdrawals that can be read by both the side that withdraws (releases) money and the side that inputs (inputs) money).

Further, in the above embodiment, the slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip) is printed and issued by the POS register 2, but the store controller 3 may print and issue the slip instead of the POS register 2. Regarding the withdrawal slip, for example, the store controller 3 that transmits the change near-end information to the store controller 3 and receives the change near-end information executes the withdrawal slip issuance process (step S16) of the flowchart shown in FIG. May be good. However, since the store controller 3 does not usually have a built-in automatic change tag machine 17, it is not necessary to consider the change remaining information of the own device. Regarding the deposit slip, for example, after storing the withdrawal history information, the POS register 2 sends a print instruction of the deposit slip to the store controller 3, and the store controller 3 that receives the print instruction prints and issues the deposit slip. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the latest information (change remaining information), deposit history information, and withdrawal history information regarding the number of remaining sheets for each denomination can be found inside each automatic change tag machine 17 or each automatic change fishing. Although it is stored in the hard disk 22 of the POS register 2 containing the bill machine 17, the store controller 3 may store the above information. For example, the store controller 3 receives information such as the number of inserted coins and the number of ejected coins for each denomination from the POS register 2 when the coins are inserted and discharged, and the change remaining information of the automatic change billing machine 17 of each POS register 2 Deposit history information and withdrawal history information may be stored.

Further, in the above embodiment, the POS register 2 withdraws (releases) money if the read withdrawal slip targets the own device, and the read deposit slip targets the own device. If the number of inserted coins matches the deposit slip, the inserted coins are deposited (stored), but further, deposits and withdrawals may be managed based on information about the employee who operates the coins. For example, at the time of deposit / withdrawal, the employee ID is read from the clerk's mobile phone (for example, the employee card), collated with the employee ID read from the slip, and it is determined whether or not they match. It may be controlled so that deposits and withdrawals cannot be made. The employee ID may be read from a portable object by the scanner unit 18 or the image pickup unit 21. When the portable object is an employee card equipped with an IC tag or the like, the employee ID may be read using RFID. If the employee IDs do not match, the warning information (that the employee IDs do not match in the deposit / withdrawal operation) is sent to the store controller 3, the mobile terminal owned by the person in charge, another POS register 2, etc. It may be notified (transmitted). The same applies to the reserve management device described later.

Further, if the deposit / withdrawal operation is imaged by the image pickup unit 21 and the employee IDs do not match, the employee ID in the deposit / withdrawal operation is performed together with the code information of the read slip (that is, as history information). The warning information to the effect that there is a discrepancy and the captured image may be saved. Even when the employee IDs match, the captured image may be stored as history information. Alternatively, imaging may be started when an employee ID mismatch occurs in the deposit / withdrawal operation. In any case, the captured image, the warning information, and the code information of the slip when the discrepancy occurs are stored, and the follow-up survey at a later date can be performed accurately and easily. For example, at the time of follow-up survey, if the slip to be surveyed is known, the code information of the slip is read, the read code information is used as a search condition, and the desired deposit / withdrawal operation is searched from the history information. You can also.

Further, a report on deposit / withdrawal management for each employee may be output (displayed or printed) based on the history information (including withdrawal history information and deposit history information) as described above. That is, the history information stores the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal is made by a slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip), the operator information (employee ID), the number of released sheets (number of stored sheets) for each denomination, and the like. Therefore, for example, daily reports, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc. related to the work of replenishing change may be output for each employee.

Further, in the above embodiment, the printed out slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip) is printed so that the device number of the device for reading the slip can be visually recognized (readable regardless of the machine). If you look at the slip, you can see which device is the device that reads the slip (that is, which device should take the slip), but each POS register 2 has a barber's pole that emits light at the tip. It is also possible to notify the clerk of the corresponding device by the light emission of the sign pole. Alternatively, even before the issuance of the slip, the clerk may be notified of the device whose change is near-end due to the light emission of the barber's pole.

For example, the POS register 2 may cause the barber's pole to emit light, for example, in red when the change near end is reached. Further, the POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information may make the barber's pole emit light, for example, in blue. Further, when a certain POS register 2 prints and issues a withdrawal slip, one or more POS registers 2 shown in the withdrawal slip (that is, a POS register 2 selected as the POS register 2 for withdrawing money). May cause the sine pole to emit light, for example, in yellow. The POS register 2 that prints out the withdrawal slip is a POS register that withdraws money to the selected other POS register 2 when another POS register 2 is selected as the POS register 2 for withdrawing money. By transmitting the information to the effect that it is selected as 2, the POS register 2 shown in the withdrawal slip determines that the own device is the POS register 2 shown in the withdrawal slip, and causes the sign pole to emit light. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, the money to be replenished to the other POS register 2 is procured (withdrawn) from one or more other POS registers 2, but all or part of the money to be replenished. May be procured from other than the POS register 2 (for example, a reserve prepared in advance in the office or the like for all or part of the money to be replenished). Specifically, the POS system 1 may be set with respect to the procurement source of the money to be replenished. For example, "Procurement destination designation" that specifies either to procure from reserves (offices, etc.) ("office batch") or to procure from one or more POS registers 2 ("in-store distribution"). A column may be provided. When "Distributed in store" is specified in the "Specify supplier" column, it is procured from one or more POS registers 2, but it must be procured from a predetermined number or more of POS registers 2. (When the number of POS registers 2 selected as the withdrawal device is equal to or greater than the specified number), the entire amount of money to be replenished is reserved (as in the case where "office batch" is specified). It may be procured from an office, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the money stored in all the automatic change billing machines 17 included in the POS system 1 (the automatic change billing machines 17 of all the POS registers 2 existing in the POS system 1 are stored as a whole. Even if the currency is used, there may be a situation where the replenishment amount of the automatic change billing machine 17 of the POS register 2 that caused the change near end cannot be covered. When such a situation occurs, regardless of whether or not the above-mentioned "Specify supplier" column is provided (that is, whether or not the column itself exists), or whether or not the "Specify supplier" column is displayed. Regardless of the specified contents when provided, all or part of the money to be replenished is other than POS register 2 (for example, all or part of the money to be replenished is prepared in advance in the office or the like. Procure from gold). For example, all the money to be replenished may be procured from a reserve (office, etc.), or the reserve may be insufficient for withdrawals from all POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2). It may be procured from. Further, when the above-mentioned situation occurs when the above-mentioned "procurement source designation" column is provided, the supplier may be determined according to the contents specified in the "procurement source designation" column. For example, if "Office batch" is specified in the "Specify supplier" column, all the money to be replenished is procured from the reserve, and "Distributed in the store" is specified in the "Specified supplier" column. If so, the withdrawal from all the POS registers 2 (or a predetermined number of POS registers 2) may be procured from the reserve.

As described above, assuming the situation of procuring from reserves, reserves are prepared in advance in a device equipped with a scanner that reads withdrawal slips and a printing unit that prints and issues deposit slips (hereinafter referred to as reserve management device). You may keep it stored. That is, the POS register 2 and the reserve management device may operate as follows. The POS register 2 that has received the change near-end information prints and issues a withdrawal slip to be read by the reserve management device. The reserve management device determines whether or not the withdrawal slip targets the own device (the reserve management device) in the same manner as the operation shown in FIG. 9 of the POS register 2, and targets the own device. If so, the money is released (withdrawn) based on the withdrawal slip, and the withdrawal history information is stored. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip, the operator information, the number of releases (number of withdrawals) for each denomination, and the like are stored. Further, as the withdrawal history information, instead of or in addition to the fact that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip, the information that the withdrawal is caused by the change near end may be stored. The reserve management device that has withdrawn money prints and issues a deposit slip to be read by the POS register 2 that has become a change near end. The reserve management device may be connected to the LAN shown in FIG.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a certain POS register 2 becomes a change near end, the change near end information is transmitted to another certain POS register 2, and the change near end information is received in the POS register 2 (that is, the change near end). The POS register 2) other than the POS register 2 prints and issues the withdrawal slip, but the POS register 2 that has become the change near end prints and issues the withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the change near end information. You may. For example, in the example of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, the POS register 2-1 that recognized the change near end of the own device in step S500 does not transmit the change near end information to the POS register 2-2, but instead sends the change near end information to the POS register 2-2. Instead, the processes of steps S503, S504, S505, S512, S513, and S514 may be executed by themselves. In the above case, the POS register 2-2 may perform the same processing as the POS register 2-3 and the POS register 2-4.

Further, in the above embodiment, the change is replenished (moved) at the timing when the change near end occurs, but the change may be moved at another timing. For example, as a function related to replenishment of change, a "remaining confirmation" key may be provided on the sales collection screen, and the change may be moved at the timing when the "remaining confirmation" key is pressed. For example, when the "remaining confirmation" key is pressed, the change remaining information of each POS register 2 (such as the number of sheets for each current denomination) is acquired, and the number of sheets for each denomination is the reference number (as the next day's business portion). If there is a POS register 2 that is less than the standard number of coins to be left, one or more POS that can withdraw money to be deposited (moved) into the POS register 2 that is less than the standard number of coins. Select register 2 (or reserve management device) in the same way as when the change near end occurs, print and issue a withdrawal slip to be read by the selected POS register 2, read the withdrawal slip, and withdraw. When it is completed, the deposit slip is printed and issued, and the deposit slip is read by the POS register 2 which is lower than the above, and the money is replenished. It should be noted that the change remaining information of each POS register 2 including the POS register 2 which is less than the standard number of sheets acquired after pressing the "remaining confirmation" key may be displayed on the clerk display unit 14 or may be printed. good.

In the above embodiment, the POS system 1 is a POS register 2, which is a device having both a function of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and a function of an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, that is, a registration device and accounting. Although it has been explained that the POS register 2 integrated with the device is provided, the POS system 1 is a separate body of a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing, instead of the POS register 2. You may prepare as.

Hereinafter, a case where the registration device and the accounting device are provided as separate bodies will be described. The automatic change billing machine 17 is built in the accounting device and the like. The accounting device may be one in which the customer himself / herself performs the accounting operation (self-type accounting device). The registration device may be one in which the customer himself / herself performs the registration operation (self-type registration device). The POS register 2 described in the above embodiment may also be an operation (registration operation, accounting operation) performed by the customer (self-type integrated POS register).

The accounting device that has become the change near-end sends the change near-end information to the registration device. For example, the accounting device that has become a change near-end transmits change near-end information to a predetermined registration device (for example, a registration device arranged at a position closest to the own device). Further, for example, the accounting device that has become the change near-end may transmit the change near-end information to the registration device designated by the operation of the clerk. If the accounting device that has become the change near-end is an accounting device that the customer himself performs the accounting operation, the change near-end information is displayed only after a specific operation (secret operation) that the customer does not know is performed. It may be possible to disable the operation of specifying the registration device to be transmitted. The registration device that has received the change near-end information is one or more accounting devices (or one or more) that withdraw money to be replenished to the accounting device that has become the change near-end, similar to the POS register 2 when the change near-end information is received. Select the reserve management device) to print and issue the withdrawal slip. As with the POS register 2 that has become a change near end, the accounting device that has become a change near end may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the change near end information.

The accounting device that reads the withdrawal slip will withdraw (release) money if the read withdrawal slip is for the own device, and print the deposit slip to be read by the accounting device that has become a change near end. Issue. The accounting device that reads the deposit slip deposits (stores) the inserted money if the read deposit slip targets the own device and the number of inserted coins matches the deposit slip. Further, the accounting device may manage deposits and withdrawals based on information about the operating employee, similar to the POS register 2.

As with the POS register 2, a barber's pole may be connected to each of the accounting devices to notify the clerk that the device is near-end change, that the device is a device that reads slips, and the like. Further, a sign pole may be connected to each of the registration devices to notify the clerk that the device has received change near-end information.

In the above embodiment, the movement (withdrawal, deposit) of money in the case of change near end (state in which the number of coins of the automatic change fishing bill machine 17 is close to zero) is described, but change near full (automatic). The same applies to the movement (withdrawal, deposit) of money in the case (a state in which the number of coins of the change billing machine 17 is close to the allowable storage limit).

Hereinafter, regarding the operation at the time of change near full, the configuration in which the registration device and the accounting device are integrated (that is, the configuration in which the POS register 2 is provided) and the configuration in which the registration device and the accounting device are provided separately are configured. The case will be explained separately.

(In the case of a configuration including POS register 2)
The change near full POS register 2 transmits change near full information to a predetermined POS register 2 set in advance or a POS register 2 designated by the operation of a clerk. The POS register 2 that has received the change near full information prints and issues a withdrawal slip that discharges (withdraws) money from the change near full POS register 2. The POS register 2 that has become near-full of change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the near-full change information.

The POS register 2 that reads the withdrawal slip (POS register 2 that has become near full of change) releases money based on the withdrawal slip if the read withdrawal slip is for the own device (withdrawal). ) And memorize the withdrawal history information. As the withdrawal history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the withdrawal is made by the withdrawal slip, the operator information, the number of releases (number of withdrawals) for each denomination, and the like are stored. In addition, as withdrawal history information, instead of withdrawal by withdrawal slip, or in addition, withdrawal due to change near full (withdrawal to reduce the number of remaining sheets of own device). Information may be stored. The POS register 2 withdrawing money selects one or more POS registers 2 (or reserve management device) for storing the released money, and prints and issues a deposit slip.

A method of selecting the POS register 2 when the released money is stored in one or more POS registers 2 (when not stored in the reserve management device) will be described. As a specific example, it is assumed that the POS register 2-2 can deposit up to 15 1000-yen bills and up to 8 5000-yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-3 can deposit up to 8 1000-yen bills and up to 15 5000-yen bills. It is assumed that the POS register 2-4 can deposit up to 3 1000-yen bills and up to 10 5000-yen bills. The number of sheets that can be deposited is calculated from the current remaining number of sheets and the reference number (reference number for calculating the number of depositable sheets). The reference number for calculating the number of depositable sheets may be set for each denomination. Further, the reference number of sheets for calculating the number of depositable sheets may be set for each denomination for each POS register 2.

(Selection method 1 / Select the minimum device)
For example, the POS register 2-2 (own device) is the minimum when it receives change near full information (10 thousand-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills need to be released) from the POS register 2-1 (other device). The POS register 2-2 may be selected in order to select the limited POS register 2 (select the POS register 2 so that the number of units is minimized). In this case, 10 1000-yen bills and 5 5000-yen bills are stored in one of the POS registers 2-2.

(Selection method 2 / Select the device with the most storage capacity for each denomination)
For example, when the POS register 2-2 (own device) receives change near full information (10 thousand-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills need to be released) from the POS register 2-1 (other device), each The POS register 2-2 and the POS register 2-3 may be selected in order to select the device having the most storage capacity for the denomination. In this case, 10 1000-yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-2, and 5 5000-yen bills are stored in the POS register 2-3.

The POS register 2 that has read the deposit slip stores the inserted money and stores the deposit history information if the read deposit slip targets the own device and the number of inserted coins matches the deposit slip. In addition, as the deposit history information, the date and time, the device number, the fact that the deposit is made by the deposit slip, the operator information, the number of inserted sheets for each denomination (the number of deposited sheets), and the like are stored. In addition, as the deposit history information, instead of the deposit by the deposit slip, or in addition, the deposit caused by the change near full (the deposit of money withdrawn from another device to eliminate the change near full). Information to that effect may be stored.

If the reserve management device reads the deposit slip (when the money withdrawn from the POS register 2 that has become near full of change is deposited in the reserve management device), the POS register that reads the above deposit slip As in the case of 2, the input currency is stored and the deposit history information is stored.

The POS register 2 may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information about the employee who operates the POS register 2, as in the case of the change near end. The same applies to the reserve management device. Further, as in the case of the change near end, the POS register 2 may use a barber's pole to notify the clerk that the device is near full of change, that the device is a device that reads a slip, and the like.

(In the case of a configuration in which the registration device and the accounting device are provided separately)
The accounting device that has become change near full transmits change near full information to a predetermined registration device set in advance or a registration device designated by the operation of a clerk. The registration device that has received the change near full information prints and issues a withdrawal slip that discharges (withdraws) money from the accounting device that has become change near full. The accounting device that has become near-full of change may print and issue a withdrawal slip by itself without transmitting the near-full change information.

The accounting device that reads the withdrawal slip (accounting device that has become near full of change) withdraws (releases) money if the read withdrawal slip targets the own device, and stores the released money. Select one or more accounting devices (or reserve management devices) to print and issue deposit slips.

A method of selecting an accounting device when the released money is stored in one or more accounting devices (when not stored in the reserve management device) will be described. As a specific example, it is assumed that the accounting device B can deposit up to 15 1000-yen bills and up to 8 5000-yen bills. Accounting device C can deposit up to 8 1000-yen bills and up to 15 5000-yen bills. Accounting device D can deposit up to 3 1000-yen bills and up to 10 5000-yen bills.

(Selection method 1 / Select the minimum device)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives change near full information (10 thousand-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills need to be released) from accounting device A (other device), the minimum accounting device. In order to select (select the accounting device so that the number of units is minimized), the accounting device B may be selected. In that case, 10 1,000-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills are stored in one of the accounting devices B.

(Selection method 2 / Select the device with the most storage capacity for each denomination)
For example, when accounting device B (own device) receives change near full information (10 thousand-yen bills and 5 5,000-yen bills need to be released) from accounting device A (other device), the most for each denomination. Accounting device B and accounting device C may be selected in order to select a device having a sufficient number of sheets that can be stored. In that case, 10 1,000-yen bills are stored in the accounting device B, and 5 5,000-yen bills are stored in the accounting device C.

The accounting device that reads the deposit slip stores the inserted money if the read deposit slip targets the own device and the number of inserted coins matches the deposit slip.

The accounting device may manage (restrict) deposits and withdrawals based on information about the operating employee, as in the case of change near end. Further, as in the case of the change near end, the sine pole may be used to notify the clerk that the device is near full of change, that the device is a device that reads the slip, and the like.

In the above embodiment or the like, it is determined whether or not the number of sheets for each denomination (money type) based on the deposit information and the number of sheets for each denomination actually deposited do not match (step S530). Instead of comparing the number of sheets for each species, the total amount (total amount) may be compared. That is, since the total amount at the time of withdrawal and deposit is calculated from the number of sheets for each denomination, it is possible to determine whether or not the total amount based on the deposit information and the total amount actually deposited do not match. good.

In the above embodiment, the information to be read by the POS register 2 is recorded (printed) in a slip (withdrawal slip, deposit slip), but the information to be read by the POS register 2 may be recorded in another recording medium. good. For example, the POS register 2 may be a card having an IC tag or the like (for example, an employee card or a card different from the employee card) so that the information read by the POS register 2 can be read by the RFID using RFID. It may be recorded (saved) in (may be). That is, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device in the case of a separate body) records information as print information (for example, a bar code) for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins to a change ticket machine. It may be (printed) or recorded (saved) as digital information. Further, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device in the case of a separate body) reads the information (withdrawal or deposit information) recorded as described above according to the recording mode. That is, when it is recorded as print information, it is read by the scanner unit 18 or the image pickup unit 21, and when it is recorded as digital information, it is read according to, for example, the communication method at the time of recording (for example, when recording using RFID). Is read using RFID). Then, the POS register 2 (or the accounting device in the case of a separate body) withdraws or deposits the desired denomination and number of coins to the change ticket machine based on the read withdrawal or deposit information. Let me.

Either one of the withdrawal slip or the deposit slip may be used in combination with the above-mentioned card. For example, the information for withdrawing the desired denomination and the number of coins to the change fishing bill machine 17 is stored in the withdrawal slip, and the information for depositing the desired denomination and the number of coins with the change fishing bill machine 17 is stored in the card. You may record it. When the information to be read by the POS register 2 is recorded on the card, in addition to the information to be read by the POS register 2, the information not to be read by the POS register 2 (information corresponding to the information to be recorded on the supplementary registration information receipt). May also be recorded on the card.

In the above embodiment and the like, it is explained that the two-dimensional bar code is read by the image pickup unit 21 and the one-dimensional bar code is read by the scanner unit 18, but the image pickup unit 21 replaces the scanner unit 18 with the one-dimensional bar. You may read the code.

The POS system 1 described in the above-described embodiment is an example of an accounting system provided with a change ticket machine for settling the price of a product in cash, and is an example of a change ticket machine for settling the price of a product in cash. The accounting system provided is not limited to the POS system 1 described in the above-described embodiment and the like. For example, a system including a ticket vending machine (including an automatic ticket vending machine) equipped with a change ticket machine also falls under the above accounting system. That is, the accounting system according to the present invention is, for example, a configuration including a POS register 2 having both a function of a registration device and a function of an accounting device, a configuration including a registration device and an accounting device as separate bodies, or change. It suffices to have a change fishing ticket machine that pays the price of the product in cash, such as a configuration equipped with a ticket vending machine having a built-in fishing ticket machine.

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the POS system 1 described in the above embodiment displays that a POS register 2, a change near end device, and a change near full device are present, and displays a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip. Although this is an example of executing issuance, the monitoring device 4 may execute the above instead of the POS register 2.

Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the monitoring device 4 executes an indication that a change near-end or change near-full device exists, and issues a withdrawal slip or a deposit slip. Hereinafter, an example in which the monitoring device 4 issues a deposit / withdrawal slip (instruction receipt) having the functions of a withdrawal slip and a deposit slip will be described, but instead of the deposit / withdrawal slip, the withdrawal slip and the deposit slip are used as separate media. May be issued as. Further, in the following, the situation where the change near end is eliminated is mainly described, but the situation where the change near full is eliminated is also the same.

FIG. 13 is an application example (use example) of the POS system 1 including the monitoring device 4. The clerk (employee) monitors on the screen of the monitoring device 4 whether or not each checkout machine has a change near end or a change near full. Each of the above settlement machines may be a cash register (POS register 2) in which a registration device and an accounting device are integrated, or a registration device that mainly performs registration processing and an accounting device that mainly performs accounting processing. It may be an accounting device when it is provided as a separate body. For example, when the clerk confirms that the checkout machine 1 (registration No. 1) has the change near end, the clerk displays the checkout machine 1 on the screen of the monitoring device 4 in order to eliminate the change near end in the checkout machine 1. Select another payment machine, etc. to withdraw the money to be deposited in. For example, when the checkout machine 2 (registration No. 2) is selected by the clerk, the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt for withdrawing money from the checkout machine 2 and depositing money in the checkout machine 1. The clerk moves to the checkout machine 2, which is a withdrawal cash register, with the instruction receipt issued by the monitoring device 4, and withdraws money using the instruction receipt. Subsequently, the clerk moves to the checkout machine 1, which is a deposit register, with the instruction receipt and the money withdrawn from the checkout machine 2, and deposits the money using the instruction receipt.

FIG. 14 is an example of a monitoring screen displayed on the monitoring device 4. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a list of warning messages for each monitored device (payment machine, etc.). According to the example of FIG. 14, the settlement machine 1, the settlement machine 11 (registration No. 11) and the settlement machine 14 (registration No. 14) are near-end changes. The checkout machine 14 is also near full of change. When the change near end (or change near end) is used, the display mode is different from the others (for example, the background is yellow / the shaded display in the figure).

There are various ways for the monitoring device 4 to determine whether or not the change near end is for each checkout machine, but as an example, each checkout machine monitors the change near end information when the change near end is reached. When the monitoring device 4 receives the change near end from a certain settlement machine, the monitoring device 4 may determine that the change near end is for the settlement machine. The same applies when determining whether or not the change is near full.

For example, when canceling the change near end of the checkout machine 1, the clerk touches (presses) the display area of the warning message "12:05 near end" of the change machine 1, as enlarged and displayed on the right side of FIG. Further, for example, when canceling the change near full of the checkout machine 14, the display area of the warning message "12:02 near full" of the change machine 14 is touched (pressed). That is, the clerk specifies a payment machine that eliminates the change near end (or change near end) on the monitoring screen that displays a list of warning messages and the like.

FIG. 15 is an example of various set number of sheets and the number of currently held number of each settlement machine. Specifically, FIG. 15A shows the set number of change near ends for each denomination (the number recognized as the change near end in the POS system 1) and the surplus for each denomination that can be moved to another device. This is an example of the set number of sheets (surplus set number) and the set number of change near full for each denomination (the number recognized as change near full in the POS system 1). The information shown in FIG. 15A is stored in a place where the monitoring device 4 can refer to it. For example, the monitoring device 4 may store the information shown in FIG. 15A in its own device.

15 (b) to 15 (d) are the current number of cards held for each denomination of each checkout machine. The current number of sheets held is also simply referred to as the number of sheets held. The information shown in FIGS. 15 (b) to 15 (d) is stored in a place where the monitoring device 4 can refer to it. Specifically, the monitoring device 4 may store the information shown in FIG. 15A in its own device. For example, the monitoring device 4 requests each checkout machine on the LAN (change balance information request), receives information on the number of coins held for each denomination (change balance information) from each checkout machine on the LAN, and receives the request. It may be stored in the own device. Alternatively, each checkout machine on the LAN may transmit change remaining information to the monitoring device 4 when the number of coins held for each denomination changes. Since each settlement machine transmits transaction information to the store controller 3, the store controller 3 can acquire (grasp) the change balance information of each settlement machine based on the transaction information. Therefore, the monitoring device 4 may receive the change balance information of each settlement machine from the store controller 3 instead of receiving the change balance information individually from each settlement machine.

The monitoring device 4 automatically selects the acquisition source (procurement source) of the replenishment to be replenished to the payment machine when the payment machine becomes near-end (for example, the above-mentioned selection method 1 and selection method 2). You may do it, but you may let the clerk select (designate) it. For example, the monitoring device 4 displays a settlement machine or the like capable of withdrawing the supplementary money to be replenished to the settlement machine to the clerk as a candidate for the acquisition destination of the supplementary money, and causes the clerk to select the acquisition destination from the acquisition destination candidates. You may.

The POS register 2 is based on the surplus set number (described later), the replenishment setting (described later), the number of holdings of each settlement machine, and the like, as in the method of determining the acquisition destination candidate by the monitoring device 4 described below. You may automatically select the source of the replenishment.

FIG. 16 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a supplement acquisition destination at the time of change near end. For example, when the change near end of the checkout machine 1 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 16 based on the information shown in FIG. You may let the clerk select the acquisition destination of the replenishment money to be replenished to the settlement machine 1. On the selection screen shown in FIG. 16, a button corresponding to the office, a button corresponding to the settlement machine 2, and a button corresponding to the settlement machine 4 are displayed as candidates for acquisition of the supplementary money. The clerk presses a button on the screen and selects an acquisition destination.

On the button corresponding to the checkout machine, the surplus number of the checkout machine for the denomination (the denomination to be replenished) which is the change near end is displayed. The surplus number is a number exceeding the surplus set number shown in FIG. 15A. For example, on the selection screen of FIG. 16, the button corresponding to the settlement machine 2 displays the surplus number of the settlement machine 2 (70 100-yen coins and 20 5-yen coins), and corresponds to the settlement machine 4. The surplus number of the checkout machine 4 (62 100-yen coins and 25 5-yen coins) is displayed on the button. That is, when the monitoring device 4 displays the button corresponding to a certain settlement machine as an acquisition destination candidate for replenishing the currency of a certain denomination, the surplus set number (FIG. 15A) and the settlement machine Based on the change balance information of the denomination, the surplus number of the denomination of the checkout machine is calculated, and the calculated surplus number is displayed on the button. For example, on the selection screen of FIG. 16, a button corresponding to the settlement machine 2 is displayed as an acquisition destination candidate for replenishing 100-yen coins and 5-yen coins, but the monitoring device 4 sets the surplus of 100-yen coins. Based on the number of coins (120 coins) and the number of 100-yen coins held by the checkout machine 2 (190 coins), the surplus number of 100-yen coins (70 coins) of the checkout machine 2 is calculated, and the number of 5-yen coins is calculated. Based on the number of surplus coins set (120 coins) and the number of 5-yen coins held by the checkout machine 2 (140 coins), the surplus number of 5-yen coins (20 coins) of the checkout machine 2 is calculated, and the surplus number (20 coins) is calculated. 70 100-yen coins and 20 5-yen coins) are displayed on the button.

Hereinafter, a judgment method for determining whether or not a payment machine that can withdraw money (a payment machine displayed as a button) is applicable, that is, a method for determining a candidate for acquisition destination will be described.

(Method of judging whether or not the payment machine can be withdrawn)
The monitoring device 4 has a surplus set number, a replenishment setting (also referred to as a replenishment set value (number), a replenishment reference value (number)), and each settlement machine for the denomination to be replenished (the denomination that is the change near end). Based on the number of cards held, it is determined whether or not each checkout machine corresponds to a checkout machine capable of withdrawal. An example of the supplementary setting is the number of passing set customers (also referred to as the set number of customers and the standard number of customers). The number of customers set to pass is the number of customers set as the number of customers passing through (the number of customers scheduled to be handled) (the number of customers scheduled to be processed) that will be accounted for in the settlement machine in the future. It is assumed that the initial value of the number of passengers set to pass is 15 people. The replenishment setting (passage setting number of customers, etc.) is stored in a place where the monitoring device 4 can refer. For example, the monitoring device 4 may store the number of passing passengers in its own device.

Further, in a place where the monitoring device 4 can be referred to (for example, in the own device), information for obtaining the number of sheets corresponding to the number of passing set customers (the number of passing set customers) is stored. For example, the number of customers standard information that sets the number of each denomination for one set number of passing customers (the number of sheets that will be paid out as change for each denomination converted per set number of passing customers) is stored. .. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of customers reference information is set based on the maximum number of coins to be paid out as change to one customer. In other words, according to the standard information on the number of customers, 4 1-yen coins, 1 5-yen coin, 4 10-yen coins, 1 50-yen coin, and 4 100-yen coins for each passing customer. It is set that there is one coin, one 500-yen coin, four 1,000-yen coins, and one 5,000-yen coin. In other words, the standard information on the number of customers is that the number of passing set customers for each denomination of 1-yen coins, 10-yen coins, 100-yen coins, and 1000-yen bills is the number of passing set customers x 4 and 5 It is set that the number of passing set customers for each denomination of yen coins, 50 yen coins, 500 yen coins, and 5,000 yen bills corresponds to the number of passing set customers x 1.

The monitoring device 4 obtains the number of passing set customers for each denomination based on the passing set number of customers and the number of customers reference information. For example, when the number of passing customers is 15 (initial value), the monitoring device 4 has 60 1-yen coins, 15 5-yen coins, 60 10-yen coins, and so on. You get 15 5,000-yen coins. Further, for example, when the number of passing customers is 10, 40 1-yen coins, 10 5-yen coins, 40 10-yen coins, ..., 10 5,000-yen coins are obtained.

The monitoring device 4 is a payment machine capable of withdrawing a payment machine in which the number of denominations to be replenished is equal to or greater than the number obtained by adding the number of surplus denominations of the denomination to the number of customers set to pass the denomination. to decide. When the monitoring device 4 has two or more types of denominations to be replenished, the monitoring device 4 may determine that a payment machine satisfying the above conditions is a payment machine capable of withdrawal for each of the denominations to be replenished. good.

For example, when the denomination to be replenished is only 1-yen coins, the monitoring device 4 holds the number of 1-yen coins at least (the number of surplus coins set for 1-yen coins + the number of customers set to pass through 1-yen coins). Judge a certain settlement machine as a settlement machine that can withdraw money. As described above, the number of 1-yen coins corresponding to the number of passing customers is 4 times the number of passing customers. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is only a 10-yen coin, the denomination to be replenished is only a 100-yen coin, or the denomination to be replenished is only a 1,000-yen bill.

Further, when the denomination to be replenished is only 5 yen coins, the monitoring device 4 holds the number of 5 yen coins (the number of surplus coins of 5 yen coins + the number of customers set to pass 5 yen coins) or more. Judge a certain settlement machine as a settlement machine that can withdraw money. As described above, the number of 5-yen coins corresponding to the set number of passing customers is the number of set passing customers x 1. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is only a 50-yen coin, the denomination to be replenished is only a 500-yen coin, or the denomination to be replenished is only a 5,000-yen bill.

When the denominations to be replenished are 5-yen coins and 100-yen coins, the monitoring device 4 holds the number of 5-yen coins (the number of surplus coins set for 5-yen coins + the number of customers set for passing 5-yen coins). It is determined that the checkout machine is a checkout machine capable of withdrawal, and the number of 100-yen coins held is equal to or greater than the number of 100-yen coins that can be set as surplus + the number of 100-yen coins that can be set to pass through. May be good. The same applies when the denomination to be replenished is a combination of two or more other types.

In the case of the example of FIG. 16, the denomination of the change near end of the settlement machine 1 is a 5-yen coin and a 100-yen coin as shown in FIG. 15 (b). Further, according to FIG. 15A, the number of 5 yen coins set as surplus is 120, and the number of 100 yen coins set as surplus is 120. When the number of passing customers is 15 (initial value), the number of 5 yen coins corresponding to the number of passing customers is 15 and the number of 100 yen coins corresponding to the number of passing customers is 60. Therefore, when the change near end of the checkout machine 1 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 holds 135 (= 120 + 15) or more 5-yen coins and holds 100-yen coins. It is determined that the settlement machine 2 and the settlement machine 4 holding 180 sheets (= 120 sheets + 60 sheets) or more are the settlement machines capable of withdrawal.

On the selection screen shown in FIG. 16, the clerk touches the button "No. 2" when selecting the payment machine 2 as the acquisition destination of the replenishment to the payment machine 1, and the button "No. 2" when selecting the payment machine 4. Touch "No. 4". In addition, the clerk touches the button "Replenish from office money" when selecting an office as the acquisition destination of the replenishment money to the settlement machine 1.

When there are a plurality of checkout machines capable of withdrawal (when a plurality of buttons corresponding to the checkout machines are arranged), the monitoring device 4 is higher (example of FIG. 16) as shown in FIG. In the case of, the buttons are arranged in ascending order of the registration numbers from the upper side of the screen to the lower side (lower side of the screen in the case of the example of FIG. 16).

However, the method of arranging the buttons when there are a plurality of checkout machines capable of withdrawal is not limited to the method of arranging the buttons in ascending order of the cash register numbers. For example, the buttons may be displayed in descending order (in descending order) of the number of coins held in the denomination to be replenished. That is, the monitoring device 4 may display buttons corresponding to the checkout machine according to the priority order according to the number of held sheets.

If there are multiple checkout machines that can withdraw money and there are multiple denominations to be replenished, one denomination (for example, all denominations are prioritized and replenished). For the denomination with the highest rank among the multiple target denominations, the denomination with the highest face value among the multiple denominations to be replenished, and the denomination with the largest number of replenishments among the multiple denominations to be replenished) Buttons may be displayed in descending order of the number of held sheets. Further, in the above case, the buttons may be displayed in descending order of the total number of denominations to be replenished. Further, in the above case, a coefficient for each denomination (for example, 1-yen coin, 10-yen coin, ..., 1000-yen bill coefficient is "1/4", 5-yen coin, 50-yen coin, etc. ..., display the buttons in descending order of the total number of coins (for example, 70 coins x 1/4 + 20 coins x 1 in the case of the checkout machine 2 in FIG. 16) with the addition of "1" for the coefficient of the 5000 yen bill). May be good. Further, two or more denominations may be sorted and displayed in descending order, such as the first sort and the second sort.

FIG. 17 is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement and the like. On the selection screen, when the clerk selects the acquisition destination (presses the acquisition destination button) and performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button), the monitoring device 4 displays a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. indicate. The confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17 is an example of a confirmation screen when the settlement machine 2 is selected as the acquisition destination of the replenishment money to the settlement machine 1 in the selection screen of FIG. On the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17, the clerk confirms the movement status of money and performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button) to issue an instruction receipt. That is, when the store clerk performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button) on the confirmation screen, the monitoring device 4 issues an instruction receipt after the operator's authentication (described later).

In the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17, the number of holdings of the moving source is visually displayed (in the case of FIG. 17, it is displayed like a bar graph), and the number of holdings of the moving destination is not visually displayed. However, instead of or in addition to the movement source, the number of holdings of the movement destination may be visually displayed. The visual display of the movement source (for example, a bar graph) and the visual display of the movement destination (for example, a bar graph) may be displayed at the same time (at once), or either of them may be switched and displayed by an operation. You may.

FIG. 18 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a deposit destination of money released (withdrawn) at the time of near full change. When the change near full of a certain settlement machine is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 automatically selects the deposit destination (storage destination) of the money withdrawn from the settlement machine (for example, described above). The selection method 1 and the selection method 2) may be used, but the clerk may select the payment destination as in the case of the change near end. For example, when the change near full of the checkout machine 14 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 18 based on the information shown in FIG. You may let the clerk select the deposit destination of the money withdrawn from the checkout machine 14. On the selection screen shown in FIG. 18, a button corresponding to an office as a candidate for a deposit destination, a button corresponding to a settlement machine 1 as a candidate for a deposit destination (a settlement machine capable of depositing), a button corresponding to the settlement machine 2, and a settlement are displayed. The button corresponding to the machine 11 is displayed. The clerk presses a button on the screen and selects a deposit destination.

The method for determining whether or not a payment machine can be deposited is the same as the method for determining whether or not a payment machine can be withdrawn. In the case of the example of FIG. 18, the change near full denomination of the settlement machine 14 is a 50-yen coin as shown in FIG. 15 (i). Further, according to FIG. 15A, the number of surplus coins set for 50-yen coins is 120. Therefore, when the change near full of the settlement machine 14 is specified on the monitoring screen shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring device 4 does not hold 105 or more 50-yen coins (= 120- (15 × 1)) for settlement. It is determined that the machine 1, the payment machine 2, and the payment machine 11 are payment machines that can be deposited.

On the selection screen shown in FIG. 18, the clerk touches the button "No. 1" when selecting the settlement machine 1 as the deposit destination of the money withdrawn from the settlement machine 14, and the button when selecting the settlement machine 2. Touch "No. 2" and touch the button "No. 11" to select the checkout machine 11. In addition, the clerk touches the button "Replenish from office money" when selecting an office as the payment destination.

As shown in FIG. 18, when there are a plurality of payment machines capable of depositing money (when a plurality of buttons corresponding to the payment machines are arranged), the monitoring device 4 presses the buttons in ascending order of the cash register number. The buttons may be displayed in ascending order (in ascending order) of the number of coins of the denomination to be stored. That is, the buttons corresponding to the checkout machine may be displayed according to the priority order according to the number of held sheets (number of stored sheets). If there are multiple denominations to be stored, the number of denominations to be stored is in ascending order for any of the denominations (for example, the denomination with the highest face value and the denomination with the largest number of stored denominations). You may display a button on. In the selection screen of FIG. 18, when the clerk selects the deposit destination (presses the deposit destination button) and performs a predetermined operation (for example, presses the end button), the monitoring device 4 is at the change near end. A confirmation screen is displayed in the same way as above. After that, it is the same as the case of change near full.

As shown in FIG. 17, on the confirmation screen at the time of change near end, the move source (acquisition destination selected by the clerk in FIG. 16) and the move destination (change near end settlement machine specified by the clerk in FIG. 14) are displayed. ) Is displayed, but on the confirmation screen when the change is near full, for example, the move source (change near full settlement machine specified by the clerk in FIG. 14) and the move destination (payment destination selected by the clerk in FIG. 18) are displayed. ) Is displayed.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the authentication of the operator. The monitoring device 4 relates to security when a payment machine that is near-end (or near-change) is designated and the acquisition destination of the replenishment at the near-end of change (or the input destination of money at the near-full change) is selected. Display the screen. For example, on the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17, the monitoring device 4 instructs the store clerk to read the employee card after performing a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the end button), FIG. 19 (a). ) Is displayed. On the screen of FIG. 19A, a message instructing the employee card to be read is displayed. The monitoring device 4 is equipped with a scanner, but if the employee barcode printed on the employee card is read by the scanner, does the store clerk have the authority to issue an instruction receipt (deposit / withdrawal slip) as an approval process? Judge whether or not. Specifically, for example, the monitoring device 4 refers to the employee code obtained from the employee barcode and the authority file set in advance and held inside or outside the monitoring device 4 to instruct the store clerk. You may determine whether you have the authority to issue receipts (deposit / withdrawal slips). The authority file may contain, for example, at least information regarding the presence or absence of authority for the instruction receipt issuance process for each employee code. When the monitoring device 4 determines that the store clerk has the authority to issue an instruction receipt (that is, approval is OK), the monitoring device 4 prints and issues the instruction receipt. The employee barcode is an example of code information including identification information for identifying an operator, and the code information including identification information for identifying an operator is not limited to optically readable information, for example. It may be magnetically or electrically readable.

The monitoring device 4 may print and issue an instruction receipt (deposit / withdrawal slip) not only when the employee barcode is read but also when the employee code and password are input. For example, in the above-mentioned authority file, a password and information regarding the presence or absence of authority for the instruction receipt issuance process are stored for each employee code, and the monitoring device 4 receives the employee code and password when the employee code and password are input. , Refer to the authority file to determine whether the clerk has the authority to issue an instruction receipt (deposit / withdrawal slip).

When the button "input" on the screen of FIG. 19A is touched, the monitoring device 4 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 19B, and the employee code and password are displayed via the above screen. May be obtained.

FIG. 20 is an example of an instruction receipt. In the monitoring device 4, when the settlement machine is selected as the acquisition destination (or the input destination of money at the time of near full change) of the replenishment at the time of change near end, and the office is selected as the acquisition destination (or input destination). Print and issue instruction receipts in different formats. Specifically, when the checkout machine is selected, the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt having no signature area as shown in FIG. 20A. On the other hand, when the office is selected, the monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt having a sign area as shown in FIG. 20 (b). The instruction receipt shown in FIG. 20B can be stamped for 3 people, but can be stamped for 1 person, 2 people, or 4 or more people. You may. Further, although the sign area in which the ruled line (frame) is present is printed on the instruction receipt shown in FIG. 20 (b), the sign area in which the ruled line (frame) does not exist may be printed.

Further, the monitoring device 4 prints a barcode including withdrawal instruction information and deposit instruction information on the instruction receipt issued when the settlement machine is selected as the acquisition destination of the replenishment at the time of change near end. , When the office is selected and the barcode is not read by the reserve management device of the office, the barcode including the deposit instruction information is printed without including the withdrawal instruction information. Similarly, the monitoring device 4 prints a barcode including withdrawal instruction information and deposit instruction information on the instruction receipt issued when the checkout machine is selected as the input destination of money at the time of change near full. , When the office is selected and the barcode is not read by the reserve management device of the office, the barcode including the withdrawal instruction information is printed without including the deposit instruction information.

21 to 23 are explanatory views illustrating a flow after issuing an instruction receipt. Specifically, it is explanatory drawing explaining the case where the settlement machine is selected instead of the office as the acquisition destination of the replenishment to be replenished to the settlement machine which is the change near end, and the instruction receipt having no sign area is issued.

When the instruction receipt is issued by the monitoring device 4, the clerk (the clerk who issued the instruction receipt or another clerk) holds the instruction receipt and selects it as the acquisition destination of the supplementary money, as shown in FIG. Move to the checkout machine and have them read the employee barcode on the employee card and the barcode on the instruction receipt. The above-mentioned settlement machine determines whether or not it is the settlement machine selected as the acquisition destination of the replenishment money and whether or not the clerk has the authority to withdraw money, and withdraws the money. For example, the checkout machine determines whether or not it is the checkout machine selected as the acquisition destination of the supplementary money based on the withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt. When the above-mentioned settlement machine determines that it is the settlement machine selected as the acquisition source of the replenishment money, for example, it displays a screen as shown in FIG. 22 instructing the employee to read the barcode. , Get the employee barcode. When the checkout machine determines that the clerk has the authority to withdraw money based on the employee barcode, it withdraws money based on the withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt.

When money is withdrawn from the checkout machine selected as the source of the replenishment, the clerk (the clerk who issued the instruction receipt or another clerk) holds the instruction receipt and the money and is a change near end. Move to the checkout machine and have them read the employee barcode on the employee card and the barcode on the instruction receipt. The above-mentioned settlement machine determines whether or not it is the settlement machine selected as the acquisition destination of the replenishment, and whether or not the clerk has the authority to deposit money, and accepts the input of money. For example, the above-mentioned settlement machine is a settlement machine that replenishes money by itself based on the payment instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt (the settlement machine designated by the monitoring device 4 as the settlement machine for eliminating the change near end). Judge whether or not it is. When the checkout machine determines that it is a checkout machine for replenishing money, for example, it displays a screen as shown in FIG. 22 and acquires an employee barcode. When the above-mentioned checkout machine determines that the clerk has the authority to deposit money based on the employee barcode, it accepts the input of money. For example, the checkout machine displays a screen as shown in FIG. 23A instructing the insertion of money, and accepts the insertion of money.

In addition, when money is inserted by a clerk, the above-mentioned settlement machine compares the input money (input amount) with the amount based on the payment instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt (instructed amount) and does not match. In this case, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 23 (b) for notifying that the amount of money is different is displayed. On the screen of FIG. 23B, a button "forced execution" for forcibly executing deposit based on the input currency and a button "close" for forcibly closing the screen are displayed. When the button "forced execution" is touched, the payment machine displays a screen for inputting characters for the reason for forcibly executing the deposit process based on the input currency, a screen for selecting the above reason, and the like. For example, when the button "forced execution" is touched, the checkout machine displays a screen as shown in FIG. 23 (c) or a screen as shown in FIG. 23 (d). When the above reason is input (or selected), the settlement machine executes the deposit processing based on the input currency even if the input amount and the instructed amount do not match. If the total input amount of each denomination and the total indicated amount of each denomination match, the above-mentioned settlement machine will display the actual input number for each denomination and the indicated number for each denomination. Even if they are different, it may be judged that they are the same. In addition, instead of the above judgment, if the actual number of coins to be input for each denomination and the indicated number of coins for each denomination do not match, the above-mentioned settlement machine has the total input amount of each denomination and the total of each denomination. Even if the indicated amount of money matches, it may be determined that the two do not match.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation at the time of change near end. At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is assumed that the monitoring device 4 is displaying a list display screen (see FIG. 14) for displaying a list of warning messages.

Step Sa1: The monitoring device 4 accepts the designation of the settlement machine for eliminating the change near end on the list display screen.
Step Sa2: The monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen (for example, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 16) of the acquisition destination of the supplementary money.
Step Sa3: The monitoring device 4 accepts the selection of the acquisition destination of the supplementary money on the selection screen. Further, the monitoring device 4 displays a confirmation screen (for example, a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 17) after the end button is pressed on the selection screen.
Step Sa4: The monitoring device 4 displays a screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 19A) instructing the employee card to be read after the end button is pressed on the confirmation screen.
Step Sa5: The monitoring device 4 determines whether or not the employee barcode printed on the employee card has been read. If it is determined that the employee barcode has been read, the process proceeds to step Sa9. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK by the employee barcode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the employee barcode has not been read, the process proceeds to step Sa6.

Step Sa6: The monitoring device 4 determines whether or not the button "input" on the screen instructing the employee card to be read is touched. If it is determined that the touch has been made, the process proceeds to step Sa7. If it is determined that the touch has not been made, the process returns to step Sa5.
Step Sa7: The monitoring device 4 displays an employee code and password input screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 19B).
Step Sa8: The monitoring device 4 acquires the employee code and password via the input screen. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK by the employee code and password.

Step Sa9: The monitoring device 4 determines whether or not the acquisition destination selected in step Sa3 is the settlement machine. If the acquisition destination is a payment machine, the process proceeds to step Sa10. If the acquisition destination is an office instead of a checkout machine, the process proceeds to step Sa11.
Step Sa10: The monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt having no sign area (for example, the instruction receipt of FIG. 20A). Then, the flowchart of FIG. 24 ends.
Step Sa11: The monitoring device 4 prints and issues an instruction receipt having a signature area (for example, the instruction receipt of FIG. 20B). Then, the flowchart of FIG. 24 ends.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation at the time of withdrawal. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 25 shows an example of the operation of the settlement machine of the acquisition destination of the replenishment when the change near end is resolved.

Step Sb1: The checkout machine from which the supplementary money is obtained reads the instruction receipt.
Step Sb2: The settlement machine of the acquisition destination of the supplementary money displays a screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 22) instructing the input of the employee barcode.
Step Sb3: The checkout machine from which the replenishment is to be obtained determines whether or not the employee barcode printed on the employee card has been read. If it is determined that the employee barcode has been read, the process proceeds to step Sb5. In addition, it is assumed that the approval is OK by the employee barcode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the employee barcode has not been read, the process proceeds to step Sb4.
Step Sb4: The settlement machine from which the replenishment is to be obtained determines whether or not the button "Cancel" on the screen instructing the input of the employee barcode has been touched. If it is determined that the touch has been made, the flowchart of FIG. 25 ends. If it is determined that the touch has not been made, the process returns to step Sb3.
Step Sb5: The settlement machine from which the replenishment is to be obtained withdraws money based on the withdrawal instruction information obtained from the barcode on the instruction receipt. That is, the instructed amount according to the instructed receipt is withdrawn. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 25 ends.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation at the time of deposit. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 26 shows an example of the operation of the replenishing settlement machine (the settlement machine which is the change near end) at the time of eliminating the change near end. Since steps Sc1 to Sc4 in FIG. 26 are the same as steps Sb1 to Sb4 in FIG. 25, steps Sc5 and subsequent steps will be described.

Step Sc5: The checkout machine, which is near-end of change, displays a screen instructing the insertion of money (the screen of FIG. 23A) and accepts the insertion of money. The settlement machine, which is a change near end, may accept the insertion of money when the completion key is touched after the money is inserted into the insertion slot.
Step Sc6: The settlement machine, which is a change near end, determines whether or not the input amount and the instructed amount match. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step Sc13. If it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step Sc7.

Step Sc7: The checkout machine, which is near-end of change, displays a notification screen (screen of FIG. 23B) for notifying that the amount of money is different.
Step Sc8: The checkout machine, which is a change near end, determines whether or not the button "forced execution" on the notification screen is touched. If it is determined that the touch has been made, the process proceeds to step Sc10. If it is determined that the touch has not been made, the process proceeds to step Sc9.
Step Sc9: The checkout machine, which is a change near end, determines whether or not the button "close" on the notification screen is touched. If it is determined that the money has been touched, the process returns to step Sc5 and the money is inserted again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch has not been made, the process returns to step Sc8.

Step Sc10: The checkout machine, which is a change near end, displays a screen (FIG. 23 (c) or FIG. 23 (c)) for inputting the reason for the forced deposit.
Step Sc11: The checkout machine, which is a change near end, accepts the input of the reason for the compulsory deposit.
Step Sc12: The settlement machine, which is a change near end, forcibly deposits (stores) the input amount (≠ the indicated amount). Then, the flowchart of FIG. 26 ends.
Step Sc13: The settlement machine, which is a change near end, deposits (stores) the input amount (= indicated amount). Then, the flowchart of FIG. 26 ends.

The number of settlement machines displayed as buttons on the selection screens (FIGS. 16 and 18) (the number of settlement machines that are candidates for selection) can be adjusted by changing the replenishment setting. For example, at the change near end, when the number of withdrawable payment machines (payment machines that are candidates for acquisition) displayed as buttons is small, reduce the set value (initial value, etc.) of the number of passing customers, and then click the above button. You may increase the number of checkout machines displayed as.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a change in the replenishment setting. In this description, as the replenishment setting (replenishment reference value), in addition to the above-mentioned number of passing set customers (number of set customers, standard number of customers), there is also a replenishment set number. That is, the replenishment setting includes the number of passing customers and the number of replenishment settings. As described above, the number of passing set customers is converted into the number of coins via the number of customers reference information, whereas the supplement set number directly indicates the number of coins. The replenishment set number is basically the number according to the number of passing set customers (the number of customers scheduled to be processed).

FIG. 28 is an example of a selection screen for selecting a replenishment acquisition destination. For example, the monitoring device 4 displays a setting change screen for changing the replenishment setting (replenishment reference value) as shown in FIG. 27 when the button “change setting” is pressed from the selection screen of FIG. , You may accept the change of the replenishment setting from the clerk. The example of FIG. 27 shows an operation when the number of passing set passengers (initial value “15 people”) is set to 10 on the setting change screen. That is, by pressing the button "change setting", pressing the number button "1", pressing the number button "0", and pressing the button "decision", the number of passing customers is set to 10. The setting change screen is deleted by pressing the button "Close".

The setting change screen shown in FIG. 27 is a pop-up screen superimposed on the selection screen of FIG. 16, but when the button "change setting" is pressed from the selection screen, the setting change screen is displayed from the selection screen. The display may be switched. When the button "close" on the setting change screen is pressed, the screen may be switched to the selection screen.

In FIG. 27, the button "input the number of sheets" and the button "input the number of customers" are buttons for switching the input mode of the replenishment setting. The button "Enter number of sheets" changes from the input mode (setting / changing) for inputting (setting / changing) the number of passing set customers to the input mode (setting / changing) for inputting (setting / changing) the number of replenishment set customers. It is a button to switch. The button "customer number input" is a button for switching from the number input mode to the customer number input mode. In the number of customers input mode, as described above, the number of passengers set to pass can be input in units of one person. Further, in the number input mode, the replenishment set number can be input in units of one. Of the number of customers input mode and the number of sheets input mode, the number of customers input mode may be set as the initial mode.

In the customer number input mode, the number of passing set customers can be input in units of one person, but since the number of passing set customers such as 1-yen coins is 4 times the number of passing set customers, 4 is set according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed. It is not possible to set the number of sheets other than a multiple of (for example, 5 sheets, 33 sheets, etc.). On the other hand, in the case of the number input mode, the replenishment set number can be set in units of one as the number corresponding to the number of customers scheduled to be processed.

Also, in the number input mode, it is necessary to calculate the number of sheets according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed in the head, but in the customer number input mode, it is easy because it is only necessary to input the number of passing customers. Is. Further, in the number input mode, the replenishment set number can be set / changed for each denomination.

In the number input mode, the denomination to be set / changed for the replenishment set number may be specified on the selection screen (FIG. 16 or the like) or specified on the setting change screen (FIG. 27). You may try to do it. As a method of specifying the denomination to be set / changed on the selection screen, for example, it corresponds to the part displaying the current holding number of the deposit cash register on the selection screen (the part corresponding to the upper part A in FIG. 29). The denomination may be specified by touching the denomination column. As a method of designating the denomination to be set / changed on the setting change screen, for example, the denomination may be specified by providing a denomination specification field or the like on the setting change screen.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the number of passing set customers is set to 10, the number of passing set customers of 5 yen coins is reduced to 10, and the number of passing set customers of 100 yen coins is reduced to 40. Therefore, the monitoring device 4 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 28 after the above setting. That is, the monitoring device 4 holds 130 (= 120 + 10) or more 5-yen coins and 160 (= 120 + 40) or more 100-yen coins. It is determined that the machine 4 and the settlement machine 13 are the settlement machines capable of withdrawal, and in addition to the settlement machine 2 and the settlement machine 4, a button corresponding to the settlement machine 13 is newly displayed on the selection screen.

Further, in FIG. 27, even when the replenishment set number of 5 yen coins is set to 9 and the replenishment set number of 100 yen coins is set to 38, the monitoring device 4 displays the selection screen as shown in FIG. 28. do. That is, the monitoring device 4 holds 129 (= 120 + 9) or more 5-yen coins and 158 (= 120 + 38) or more 100-yen coins. It is determined that the machine 4 and the settlement machine 13 are the settlement machines capable of withdrawal, and in addition to the settlement machine 2 and the settlement machine 4, a button corresponding to the settlement machine 13 is newly displayed on the selection screen.

In this way, by setting the replenishment setting (the number of passing customers, the number of replenishment settings) to a small value, the number of acquisition destination candidates can be increased, and the settlement machine can be selected from a larger number. Therefore, even if the acquisition destination candidates include a settlement machine that cannot be actually selected (for example, a very crowded settlement machine), there is a high possibility that another settlement machine can be selected.

In the past, when money could not be exchanged between payment machines installed in the sales floor (money between payment machines), money was taken out from the office and replenished, so the money in the sales floor (money) It was difficult to compress (the amount of money) (it was naturally difficult to compress the money of the store that combined the sales floor and the office). On the other hand, by setting the replenishment setting to a small value as described above, the frequency and possibility of exchanging money between checkout machines without relying on the money of the office increases, so the money in the sales floor is compressed. (It will be possible to reduce the money of the store that combines the sales floor and the office as a matter of course). In other words, without having to replenish from the office, in addition to smoothly replenishing between checkout machines, it will be possible to reduce the money in the sales floor and the money in the entire store.

Further, in the change near end (the same applies to the change near full), in addition to the coins of the denomination that is the change near end, the coins of the denomination that is not the change near end can be moved. For example, on the confirmation screen, a denomination that is not near-end change may be specified and the number of moves may be input.

FIG. 29 is an example of a confirmation screen for confirming the status of money movement and the like. For example, on the confirmation screen of FIG. 29, when a 500-yen coin, which is a denomination that is likely to become a change near end in the settlement machine 1, is specified and the number of movements "20" is specified, the monitoring device 4 sets the monitoring device 4. The contents are displayed in FIG. 29. When the button "OK" is pressed in FIG. 29, after authentication, from the settlement machine 2 to the settlement machine 1, in addition to the 5-yen coin "15" and the 100-yen coin "60", the 500-yen coin "20" Is issued, an instruction report is issued. That is, the monitoring device 4 can simultaneously move a denomination that is not a change near end in addition to a denomination that is a change near end, according to the designation of a clerk or the like.

As a result, if there is a denomination that is not a change near end but is likely to become a change near end in the near future (can be confirmed on the confirmation screen), the other party (moving source) will be settled. Check the current number of denominations that are likely to be the change near end on the machine (can be confirmed on the confirmation screen), and there seems to be no problem even if you move the coins of the denomination that is likely to be the change near end. Occasionally, it is possible to move (replenish) a denomination that is likely to be a change near end at the same time as a denomination that is likely to be a change near end. The monitoring device 4 issues an instruction receipt including (mixed) denominations that are likely to be change near-ends in addition to the denominations that are likely to be change near-ends.

The monitoring device 4 displays the display area of the 500-yen coin in the upper portion A displaying the current number of coins held by the change machine 1 which is the destination, or the current number of coins held by the change machine 2 which is the move source. Either the display area of the 500-yen coin on the left side B or the area of the 500-yen coin on the right side C displaying the current number of coins held by the change machine 1 to be moved is pressed. In this case, it may be determined that a 500-yen coin has been designated. The same applies to other denominations. Further, the monitoring device 4 displays a screen for specifying the number of moving sheets (for example, a screen on which a number button is arranged such as the setting change screen shown in FIG. 27) when the area of the 500-yen coin is pressed. Then, the clerk may accept the designation of the number of moving sheets.

As described above, an example of selecting a payment machine or the like for moving money on the screen of the monitoring device 4 and printing and issuing an instruction receipt has been described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 29, but instead of the monitoring device 4, A payment machine for moving money may be selected in the store controller 3 or the payment machine. Further, when a settlement machine or the like for moving money is selected by the monitoring device 4 (or the store controller 3), an instruction is given in the settlement machine according to the control (print command) of the monitoring device 4 (or the store controller 3). A receipt may be issued.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, 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. Regarding the above accounting system, the following additional notes will be disclosed.

(Appendix 1)
In an accounting system equipped with a change ticket machine that settles the price of goods in cash, a record that records information for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins to the change ticket machine on a recording medium. The desired means based on the means, the reading means for reading the withdrawal or deposit information recorded on the recording medium by the recording means, and the withdrawal or deposit information read by the reading means. An accounting system comprising a control means for controlling the withdrawal or deposit of money of the denomination and the number of coins to the change billing machine.
(Appendix 2)
The accounting system according to Appendix 1, wherein the withdrawal or deposit information includes a withdrawal or deposit processing category, device identification information for identifying a withdrawal or deposit device, a denomination, and a number of sheets.
(Appendix 3)
The accounting system according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein the recording means records the information for withdrawal and the information for depositing on one recording medium.
(Appendix 4)
Display information about a change fishing ticket machine that can withdraw money for depositing into the other change fishing ticket machine, or a change fishing ticket machine that can deposit money withdrawn from the other change fishing ticket machine. The display means is further provided with a changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal, or a device designation means for accepting an input for designating the changeable change ticket machine capable of depositing, and the recording means is designated by the device. The accounting according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 3, characterized in that deposit / withdrawal information between the change ticket machine designated by the means and the other change ticket machine is recorded on the recording medium. system.
(Appendix 5)
The recording means is
When a sign area other than the change ticket machine is designated, the sign area is printed on the recording medium, while when the change ticket machine is designated, the sign area is not printed. The accounting system described in any of Appendix 4.

(Appendix 6)
When the instruction amount based on the information for depositing money in the change ticket machine and the deposit amount actually deposited in the change ticket machine are different, the display area of the message indicating that the amount is different and the predetermined amount The error notification means for displaying an error screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 23B) in which the button is arranged and the compulsory deposit means for completing the deposit according to the deposit amount regardless of the instructed amount are further provided. When the button arranged on the error screen is pressed, the notification means arranges an area for inputting or selecting a reason for completing the deposit according to the deposit amount (for example, FIG. 23 (c)). And the screen of FIG. 23 (d)), and the compulsory deposit means completes the deposit according to the deposit amount on condition that the reason is input or selected in the area arranged on the reason input screen. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 5, characterized in that.
According to the above accounting system, even if there is an error, processing can proceed if appropriate. In addition, it is possible to manage the fact that there was an error and the content (reason) of the error.
(Appendix 7)
Further provided with a denomination designation means for designating a denomination of money, the recording means may notify a predetermined denomination when a denomination other than the denomination that has reached a predetermined notification number is designated by the denomination designation means. Addendum 1 to 6 characterized in that information for withdrawing or depositing money of the denomination designated by the denomination designation means is recorded on the recording medium in addition to the coins of the denomination that has reached the number of sheets. The accounting system described in any of.
(Appendix 8)
A first approval screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 19A) in which a message notification area for reading code information including identification information for identifying an operator and a predetermined button are arranged is displayed, and the code information is described. Further comprising an approval means for approving recording on the recording medium by the recording means based on the identification information obtained from the approval means, the approval means has the first approval screen before obtaining the identification information from the code information. When the button arranged in the above button is pressed, a second approval screen (for example, the screen of FIG. 19B) in which a predetermined input area is arranged is displayed, and the second approval screen arranged in the second approval screen is displayed. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 7, wherein the recording on the recording medium by the recording means is approved based on the identification information and the password input to the input area.
According to the above accounting system, security in deposits and withdrawals can be enhanced. Further, even if the operator cannot read the code information, it is possible to flexibly proceed with the process while ensuring security.
(Appendix 9)
Display information about a change fishing ticket machine that can withdraw money for depositing into the other change fishing ticket machine, or a change fishing ticket machine that can deposit money withdrawn from the other change fishing ticket machine. The display means is further provided with a changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal, or a device designation means for accepting an input for designating the changeable change ticket machine capable of depositing, and the recording means is the device designation means. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 8, characterized in that deposit / withdrawal information between the change ticket machine designated by the above and the other change ticket machine is recorded on the recording medium. ..
According to the above accounting system, deposits and withdrawals can be suitably performed in the designated change billing machine.
(Appendix 10)
When there are two or more changeable fishing bill machines that can withdraw money, or the two or more changeable fishing bill machines that can be deposited, the device designating means can store information about the two or more change billing machines in the current number of coins. The accounting system according to Appendix 9, wherein the accounting system is displayed according to the priority according to the above.
According to the above accounting system, it is easy to see information about two or more change billing machines.
(Appendix 11)
The device designating means is a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine that can be withdrawn, or a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine that can be withdrawn, based on a predetermined number of surplus sets, a predetermined number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of stored change ticket machines. The accounting system according to annex 9 or annex 10, wherein a candidate for a changeable change ticket machine that can be deposited is specified.
According to the above accounting system, preferably, based on a predetermined number of surpluses set, a predetermined number of customers scheduled to be processed (passage set number of customers), and the current number of stored coins (currently held) in each change ticket machine. Candidates for change fishing bills that can be withdrawn (candidates for acquisition when the change near end is resolved) and candidates for change fishing bills that can be deposited (candidates for withdrawal when the change near end is resolved) are specified.
(Appendix 12)
When the number of customers scheduled to be processed is changed, the device designating means is a candidate for the changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal or the changeable change change allowance based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The accounting system according to Appendix 11, which is characterized by identifying a candidate for a bill machine.
According to the above accounting system, for example, by reducing the number of customers scheduled to be processed, it is possible to increase the number of candidates for change fishing ticket machines that can be withdrawn and the number of candidates for change fishing ticket machines that can be deposited. Therefore, even if the money is not taken out from the office, the money can be easily exchanged between the change billing machines, so that the amount of money in the sales floor can be reduced.
(Appendix 13)
The device designating means is a candidate for the changeable change ticket machine that can be withdrawn based on a predetermined number of surplus sets, a reference number of sheets according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of stored change card machines. Or, the accounting system according to Appendix 9 or Appendix 10, wherein the candidate for the changeable change ticket machine that can be deposited is specified.
According to the above accounting system, based on a predetermined number of surpluses set, a reference number according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed (replenishment set number), and the current number of stored coins (currently held number) in each change ticket machine. Preferably, a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine capable of withdrawal and a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine capable of depositing money are specified.
(Appendix 14)
When the standard number of customers is changed according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designating means is a candidate for the changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal, or the said, based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The accounting system according to Appendix 13, which is characterized by identifying candidates for changeable fishing bills that can be deposited.
According to the above accounting system, for example, by reducing the reference number according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the number of candidates for change fishing bills that can be withdrawn and the number of candidates for change fishing bills that can be deposited can be increased. Can be done. Therefore, even if the money is not taken out from the office, the money can be easily exchanged between the change billing machines, so that the amount of money in the sales floor can be reduced.
(Appendix 15)
The device designating means can be designated other than the change billing machine, and the recording means is different depending on whether the change billing machine is designated or the change billing machine is designated. The accounting system according to any one of Supplementary note 9 to Supplementary note 14, characterized in that information is recorded on the recording medium.
According to the above accounting system, it is possible to specify a machine other than a change ticket machine (such as an office) as needed. Also, by looking at the recording medium, it can be confirmed that a machine other than the change ticket machine has been designated.
(Appendix 16)
The recording means prints a sign area on the recording medium when a machine other than the change ticket machine is designated, but does not print the sign area when the change ticket machine is designated. The accounting system according to Appendix 15.
According to the above accounting system, it is possible to make the operator surely recognize that confirmation of the person in charge is necessary when the deposit / withdrawal destination is an office or the like.

(Appendix 17)
In an accounting device equipped with a change ticket machine that settles the price of goods in cash, a record for recording information for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins to the change ticket machine on a recording medium. An accounting device characterized by having means.
(Appendix 18)
The desired denomination based on the reading means for reading the withdrawal or deposit information recorded on the recording medium by the recording means and the withdrawal or deposit information read by the reading means. The accounting device according to Appendix 17, further comprising a control means for controlling the withdrawal or deposit of a number of coins to the change bill machine.

(Appendix 19)
A management device comprising a recording means for recording information for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and a number of coins to a change ticket machine on a recording medium.
(Appendix 20)
Further provided with a denomination designation means for designating a denomination of money, the recording means may notify a predetermined denomination when a denomination other than the denomination that has reached a predetermined notification number is designated by the denomination designation means. The management device according to Appendix 19, wherein in addition to the coins of the denomination that has reached the number of coins, information for withdrawing or depositing the coins of the denomination designated by the denomination designation means is recorded on a recording medium. ..
(Appendix 21)
Display information about a change fishing ticket machine that can withdraw money for depositing into the other change fishing ticket machine, or a change fishing ticket machine that can deposit money withdrawn from the other change fishing ticket machine. The display means is further provided with a changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal, or a device designation means for accepting an input for designating the changeable change ticket machine capable of depositing, and the recording means is designated by the device. The management device according to Appendix 19 or Appendix 20, wherein deposit / withdrawal information between the change ticket machine designated by the means and the other change ticket machine is recorded on the recording medium.
(Appendix 22)
When there are two or more changeable fishing bill machines that can withdraw money, or the two or more changeable fishing bill machines that can be deposited, the device designating means can store information about the two or more changeable billing machines in the current number of coins. 21. The management device according to Appendix 21, indicating that the display is performed according to the priority according to the above.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 23)
The device designating means is a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine that can be withdrawn, or a candidate for a change fishing ticket machine that can be withdrawn, based on a predetermined number of surplus sets, a predetermined number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of stored change ticket machines. The management device according to Appendix 21 or Appendix 22, wherein a candidate for a changeable change ticket machine that can be deposited is specified.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 24)
When the number of customers scheduled to be processed is changed, the device designating means is a candidate for the changeable change ticket machine that can withdraw money or the changeable change change that can be deposited based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The management device according to Appendix 23, which is characterized by identifying a candidate for a bill machine.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 25)
The device designating means is a candidate for the changeable fishing bill machine that can be withdrawn based on the predetermined number of surplus set sheets, the standard number of coins according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, and the current number of stored coins in each change fishing bill machine. , Or the management device according to Supplementary Note 21 or 22, characterized in that a candidate for a changeable change ticket machine that can be deposited is specified.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 26)
When the standard number of customers is changed according to the number of customers scheduled to be processed, the device designating means is a candidate for the changeable change ticket machine capable of withdrawal, or the said, based on the changed number of customers scheduled to be processed. The management device according to Appendix 25, characterized in that a candidate for a changeable fishing ticket machine that can be deposited is specified.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 27)
The device designating means can be designated other than the change billing machine, and the recording means is different depending on whether the change billing machine is designated or the change billing machine is designated. The management device according to any one of Supplementary note 21 to Supplementary note 26, wherein the information is recorded on the recording medium.
According to the management device, the same effect as that of the accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 28)
The recording means prints a sign area on the recording medium when a machine other than the change ticket machine is designated, but does not print the sign area when the change ticket machine is designated. The management device according to any one of Supplementary note 19 to Supplementary note 27.
(Appendix 29)
In an accounting system equipped with a change ticket machine that settles the price of goods in cash, a recording means for recording information on a recording medium for withdrawing or depositing a desired denomination and number of coins to the change ticket machine. , The reading means for reading the withdrawal or deposit information recorded by the recording means, and the change of the desired denomination and number of coins based on the withdrawal or deposit information read by the reading means. An accounting system comprising: a control means for controlling a fishing bill machine to withdraw or deposit money.
According to the above accounting system, the same effect as the above accounting system can be obtained.
(Appendix 30)
The deposit information shall be recorded on the recording medium in an accounting device having a built-in change ticket machine or the like in which coins of the desired denomination are stored in excess of a specified number (remaining reference number). 29. The accounting system according to Appendix 29.
According to the above accounting system, an accounting device having a built-in change ticket machine for withdrawing money (for example, a POS register 2 having a built-in change ticket machine for withdrawing money, or a registration device). Since the deposit information is recorded on the recording medium in the accounting device that has a built-in change ticket machine that withdraws money in a configuration that is equipped with the accounting device as a separate unit, the recording medium can be picked up at a remote location. There is no need to go, and the labor and time of the clerk is reduced.

A computer-readable recording medium is used to record a program for executing each process of the POS system 1 (or POS register 2, registration device, accounting device, ticket vending machine, monitoring device 4) of the present embodiment. By loading and executing the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system, the above-mentioned various processes related to each process of the POS system 1 (or the POS register 2, the registration device, the accounting device, the ticket vending machine, and the monitoring device 4) are executed. Processing may be performed. The "computer system" here may include hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer system" includes the homepage providing environment (or display environment) if the WWW system is used. The "computer-readable recording medium" includes a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a writable non-volatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, a hard disk built in a computer system, and the like. Refers to the storage device of.

Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory 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 (for example, DRAM (Dynamic)). It also includes those that hold the program for a certain period of time, such as Random Access Memory)). 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.

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.

1 ... POS system 2 ... POS register 3 ... Store controller 4 ... Monitoring device 11 ... CPU
12 ... ROM
13 ... RAM
14 ... Display unit for clerk 15 ... Operation unit 16 ... Display unit for customers 17 ... Automatic change billing machine 17a ... Coin ejection port 17b ... Coin slot 18 ... Scanner unit 19 ... Printing unit 20 ... Communication unit 21 ... Imaging unit 30 … Storage

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When the number of coins held by the change ticket machine is less than the preset standard number in the registration device for registration processing and the accounting device equipped with the change ticket machine for accounting processing, the number of holdings is said to be the above. It is a registration device in a POS system consisting of an accounting device that transmits that the number is less than the standard number .
A receiving means for receiving from the accounting device that the number of owned sheets is less than the reference number of sheets.
When the receiving means receives that the number of coins is less than the reference number, a display means for displaying the fact that replenishment is required for each denomination of money that is less than the reference number.
A registration device characterized by comprising. It is an accounting device in a POS system consisting of a registration device that performs registration processing and an accounting device that is equipped with a change ticket machine and performs accounting processing.
A counting means for counting the number of coins held by a change ticket machine,
A storage means for storing the number of coins held by the counting means, and a storage means.
A determination means for determining whether or not the number of possessed sheets stored by the storage means is less than a preset reference number, and a determination means.
When the determination means determines that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number, the transmission means for transmitting to the registration device that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number.
An accounting device characterized by being equipped with. The registration device according to claim 1 , wherein the display means displays the device number of the accounting device and the number of holdings for each denomination in each device. When the number of coins held by the change ticket machine is less than the preset standard number in the registration device for registration processing and the accounting device equipped with the change ticket machine for accounting processing, the number of holdings is said to be the above. It is a program that makes a computer function as a registration device in a POS system consisting of an accounting device that transmits that the number is less than the standard number .
The computer
A receiving means for receiving from the accounting device that the number of owned sheets is less than the reference number of sheets.
A display means that indicates that replenishment is required for each denomination of money that is less than the reference number when the receiving means receives that the number is less than the reference number.
A program characterized by functioning as. It is a program that makes a computer function as an accounting device in a POS system consisting of a registration device that performs registration processing and an accounting device that is equipped with a change ticket machine and performs accounting processing.
The computer
A counting means that counts the number of coins held by a change ticket machine,
A storage means for storing the number of coins held by the counting means,
A determination means for determining whether or not the number of possessed sheets stored by the storage means is less than a preset reference number.
When the determination means determines that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number, a transmission means for transmitting to the registration device that the number of possessed sheets is less than the reference number.
A program characterized by functioning as.

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