JP7113489B2 - Merchandise sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art At present, work in product registration devices such as POS (Point of Sales) registers used in supermarkets and the like is diversifying, and the number of operation keys on the screen is also increasing. In response to this, there has been proposed a technique of displaying a plurality of key groups in different colors on the screen (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-178443 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the screen is still complicated, it is difficult for the operator to learn the operation, and it is difficult to train the operator.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for improving operability.

One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problems is a product sales data processing device for registering products, comprising: a plurality of operation instruction means; and display means for displaying operation information that can be operated next according to the operation instruction means.
According to this, the operation information that can be operated next is displayed according to the operated operation instruction means, so that the operability is improved.

In the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, the operation information may include operators, and the display means may display the operators according to the registered merchandise.
According to this, the operator can be displayed according to the product, and the operator can easily check it, so that the operability is improved.

In the commodity sales data processing device, the display means may be capable of displaying each registered commodity in a manner in which the manipulator is operable or in a state in which the manipulator is not operable each time a commodity is registered. good.
According to this, an operator is displayed each time a product is registered, and the clerk can easily confirm whether the displayed operator is operable or not for each registered product, thereby improving operability. .

In the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, the display means may display the manipulator corresponding to the merchandise designated by the operator in an operable or inoperable manner.
According to this, the operator corresponding to the product designated by the operator is displayed, and the operator can easily confirm whether or not the displayed operator is operable, thereby improving the operability.

In the commodity sales data processing apparatus, the display means may display the operator at a position that does not interfere with display of another operation key different from the operator.
This makes it easier to find operators and other operation keys, improving operability.

In the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, the display means displays a registration screen for registering merchandise, and a screen displayed after a subtotal key is pressed on the registration screen and before a cash total key is pressed. The operators may be displayed at different positions on the subplan screen.
This makes it easier to remember the display positions of the controls, improving operability.

In the commodity sales data processing device, the operation information includes registered commodity information relating to the registered commodity, and the display means displays the registered commodity information as well as the registration information generated when the commodity is registered. may
According to this, since the registered product information is also displayed as the operation information, the operability is improved.

As described above, operability is improved.

2A and 2B are a front view and a side view showing an appearance example of a POS register; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of a POS register; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a POS register; FIG. It is an example of information stored in a POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed as an example of the operation key provided in the key operation part. It is an example of a registration selection screen and a change operation screen. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register. It is an example of a payment method selection screen and an example of a receipt-related screen. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure of product registration and settlement processing executed by a POS register; It is an example of the screen displayed on the POS register.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

A POS register 1 (merchandise sales data processing device), which is an embodiment of the present invention, performs merchandise registration processing for registering purchased merchandise, and settlement processing (settlement processing or accounting) for performing settlement (accounting) of registered merchandise. (also referred to as processing) can be performed. 1 and 2 show examples of the appearance of the POS register 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 1(a) is a front view of the POS register 1 of this embodiment viewed from the side (front) of a store clerk (operator) who operates the POS register 1, and FIG. 1(b) is a side view of the POS register 1. FIG. . FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the POS register 1 as seen from the front right.

The POS register 1 shown in FIG. A drawer 30 is provided.

The display unit 14 with a touch panel is a display device for salesclerks having a touch panel 14a. The touch panel display unit 14 displays a registration screen corresponding to product registration processing, a settlement screen corresponding to settlement processing, and the like. Various operation keys (operation buttons) that can be operated by the store clerk are also displayed on the display unit 14 with a touch panel. The store clerk can perform predetermined operations on the touch panel 14a regarding product registration, payment, and the like.

The key operation unit 15 has various operation keys that can be operated by the store clerk. For example, the key operation unit 15 includes numeric keys for inputting the amount of merchandise during product registration processing, the amount of deposit received from the customer during settlement processing, and a closing key for closing the account.

Note that operation keys having functions similar to those of the operation keys provided in the key operation unit 15 may be displayed on the display unit 14 with a touch panel. Further, the key operation unit 15 may include operation keys having functions similar to those of the operation keys displayed on the touch panel display unit 14 .

The customer display unit 16 is a display device for notifying the customer of the product name and price of the product to be purchased. The automatic change dispenser 17 is a change dispenser for discharging at least money out of the change to be paid to the customer to a change discharge port 17a, and a deposit insertion port 17b for inserting at least money out of the deposit received from the customer. Prepare.

The scanner unit 18 reads code information (for example, bar codes) attached to products to be purchased or coupons, or code information written on product catalogs or product order sheets. Note that the scanner unit 18 may be a reader that reads not only barcodes but also two-dimensional codes, for example.

The printing unit 19 is a printer device that prints out a receipt (accounting slip) that is a detailed description of a product to be purchased.

The drawer 30 is a storage unit for storing banknotes and coins received from customers, and is drawn out in the direction of arrow A in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. In the same figure, blocks corresponding to the configuration shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the POS register 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a storage unit 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a touch panel display unit 14, a key operation unit 15, a customer display unit 16, an automatic A change machine 17 , a scanner section 18 , a printing section 19 , a communication section 20 and a drawer 30 are provided.

CPU 11, storage unit 12, RAM 13, touch panel display unit 14, key operation unit 15, customer display unit 16, automatic change machine 17, scanner unit 18, printing unit 19, communication unit 20 and drawer 30 are internal buses and communication units. connected to each other via wires.

The communication unit 20 communicates with, for example, a store controller, which is a higher-level device of the POS register 1 .

The storage unit 12 stores programs to be executed by the CPU 11, image data to be displayed on the display unit 14 with a touch panel, and the like.

The RAM 13 is a memory that develops programs and work areas read from the storage unit 12 . The RAM 13 also stores a product master file, a change operation key definition file, and the like, which are read from the store controller, for example. The change operation key is an example of an operator.

The change operation key definition file is definition information about the change operation key. The change operation key is one of various operation keys displayed on the touch panel display unit 14 that is operated when changing registration information generated in the product registration process. For example, a selling price key, a discount key, a discount key, a decimal point key, a quantity key, a last-minute correction key, a selling price confirmation key, a specified correction key, a discount cancellation key, a forget-card key, etc. correspond to change operation keys. Also, the change operation key that can be operated differs depending on the product. In other words, the change operation key that can be operated differs depending on which item of registration information is to be changed.

FIG. 4 is an example of information stored in the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, it is an example of a change operation key definition file stored in the RAM 13 . The change operation key definition file shown in FIG. 4 defines change operation keys that can be operated for each product. Specifically, the product number, product name, and each change operation key (in this example, selling price, discount, discount, decimal point, quantity, last-minute correction, selling price confirmation, specified correction, return, and payment on media) can be operated/ Stores information such as inoperability.

In the change operation key definition file, "product number" is a number that identifies the product. "Product name" is the name of the product. "Selling price" indicates whether the selling price key corresponding to the selling price input operation is operable/non-operable. By operating the selling price key, it is possible, for example, to add a price to a product for which no price is attached, or to change the selling price by inputting the selling price. "Discount" indicates operable/inoperable for the discount key corresponding to the discount operation of the selling price. "Discount" indicates operability/inoperability of the discount key corresponding to the selling price discount operation. "Decimal point" indicates whether the decimal point key corresponding to the decimal point input operation is operable/non-operable. The decimal point key is used, for example, for selling tape lengths. "Quantity" indicates whether the number key corresponding to inputting and changing the number of products (quantity) is operable/inoperable. Alternatively, the number may be entered by entering a number after operating the number key. "Previous correction" indicates operability/inoperability of the previous correction key corresponding to the operation for canceling the previous operation. Note that, for example, if the previous correction key is operated immediately after registration, the registration can be canceled. "Selling price confirmation" indicates whether the selling price confirmation key corresponding to the selling price confirmation operation is operable/non-operable. Merchandise is not registered with the selling price confirmation key. "Designated Correction" indicates whether the designated correction key corresponding to the operation of canceling the registration of the designated product is operable/inoperable. "Return" indicates operability/inoperability of a return key used to return merchandise after purchase. For example, when returning a product due to a defect or the like, the return key is operated. "Payment by medium" indicates whether payment by a medium such as a credit card is operable/inoperable.

Although not shown, the change operation key definition file also stores a discount cancellation key for canceling a discount or a discount, a forget-card key for use when a member forgets to bring his/her membership card, and the like. By operating the forget-card key, it is possible to register a product at the same price as the member price, or to print additional points or the like on the receipt.

Each change operation key (“discount” to “payment on media”) in the change operation key definition file has a flag (“1” or "0") is stored. In the illustrated example, for the product name "strawberry" of the product number "111111", the decimal point key is inoperable "0" and the other change operation keys are operable "1". In addition, for the product name "mandarin orange" with the product number "111112", the discount key, discount key and decimal point key are inoperable "0", and the other change operation keys are operable "1".

In the POS register 1, the operator is required to perform various operations in a series of processes from product registration processing to settlement processing, and the number of operation keys has increased accordingly. Therefore, there are a large number of operation keys, and it is very difficult for the operator to find and remember which operation keys are where. Therefore, the POS register 1 in this embodiment simplifies the operation by combining a plurality of related operation keys (operation key group) into one operation key (mechanical key) provided in the key operation unit 15. The key area in section 15 has available space.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of operation keys provided in the key operation unit 15 of the POS register 1. FIG. This operation key is an example of a plurality of operation instruction means. As shown in the figure, the key operation unit 15 includes numeric keys for inputting numbers, a subtotal key for completing product registration, a total key for completing accounting, and a clear key for making corrections. , an individual key for inputting the quantity, a 10,000 note key for depositing 10,000 notes, a pause key for pausing the POS register 1, a handler key for performing operations related to the handler, and registration a product registration key M1 for displaying an operation key for product registration on the display unit 14 with touch panel; and an operation key for correcting the registered product on the display unit 14 with touch panel. A product registration auxiliary key M2 for display, a registration auxiliary key M3 for displaying other operation keys on the display unit 14 with touch panel, and a payment method for displaying operation keys related to payment methods on the display unit 14 with touch panel. Keys M4 and are installed.

For example, a JAN (Japanese Article Number) key and a department key required when registering a product are combined into a product registration key M1. The JAN key is an operation key for entering a JAN code. Also, the department key is a key for entering the department of the product. The CPU 11 displays the JAN key and the department key on the display unit 14 with the touch panel when the product registration key M1 installed on the key operation unit 15 receives the input.

In addition, a selling price key that specifies the selling price of a product, a discount key and a discount key for discounting a product, a decimal point key for registering products below the decimal point, a quantity key for changing the quantity, a discount key for canceling a discount, registration The immediate correction key and the designated correction key for correcting (cancelling the registration of) the registered product are grouped into the product registration auxiliary key M2. When the commodity registration auxiliary key M2 receives the input, the CPU 11 displays the previous correction key and the specified correction key on the display unit 14 with the touch panel. When the last correction key receives the input, the CPU 11 cancels the registration of the last registered product.

In addition, when the displayed commodity registration auxiliary key receives an input, the CPU 11 displays the selling price key, the discount key, the discount key, the decimal point key, the quantity key, and the discount cancellation key on the display section 14 with the touch panel. indicate. This is for the purpose of simplifying the operation when there is a case where it is desired to cancel the selling price or quantity of the same product that is registered multiple times.

For example, when the CPU 11 does not accept input from any of the displayed selling price key, discount key, discount key, decimal point key, and quantity key, the scanner unit 18 reads the bar code attached to the product. cancels the registration of the goods concerned. On the other hand, the CPU 11 receives an input from any one of the displayed selling price key, discount key, discount key, decimal point key, and quantity key, and when the scanner unit 18 reads the bar code attached to the product, displays a selectable list of product groups in the state of the operation key whose input has been accepted (for example, discounted or discounted products), and cancels the registration of the selected product.

It is also possible to change the display mode according to the input content. Specifically, operable keys are displayed as operable, and inoperable keys are displayed as inoperable according to the input content. For example, it is assumed that the "discount cancellation key", "decimal point key", and "quantity key" are displayed as operable. Assume that, for example, "5" is input in this state. Since the number "5" is input, the "discount cancellation key", which cannot be operated after inputting "5", is displayed inoperable. It should be noted that "displaying inoperable" means, for example, disabling a display element by setting it to a disable attribute, such as graying it down. Alternatively, the display itself may be erased. If, for example, "0" is input after "5", the input content becomes "50". Since "50" is out of the operation target of the "decimal point key" and "number key", the inoperable "decimal point key" and "number key" are displayed as inoperable after inputting "0". . In this manner, by changing the display mode according to the input content, it may be possible to represent operability or inoperability.

In addition, a group of other operation keys required during product registration processing and settlement processing (attendance key for attendance, pause key for pausing POS register 1, OP key, price inquiry key for inquiring the selling price of goods, cut receipt Receipt cut key, receipt stop key to stop receipt output, customer card key for customer card, customer number key for customer number, card cancel key for canceling card use, customer injection key for depositing customer ordered products, A customer order book number key for entering the customer order product number, a renovation deposit key for depositing the renovation fee, a renovation credit sales key for inputting the renovation credit sales, an activate key, and a charge key for charging electronic money). Combined into the registration auxiliary key M3.

FIG. 5B is an example of a screen displayed on the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 5B shows an example of a registration screen displayed on the display unit 14 with touch panel. The registration screen is a screen for registering products, and is a screen displayed before the subtotal key for completing the registration is pressed.

As shown in the figure, the registration screen displays various operation keys (subtotal key, preset key for product selection ("strawberry", "orange", "apple" and "melon" in the example shown)). . Further, at the bottom of the registration screen, a member call key, pause key, cash total key, subtotal key, registration auxiliary key, product registration auxiliary key, product registration key, and cash key are displayed. Of these keys, the pause key, cash total key, subtotal key, registration auxiliary key, product registration auxiliary key, and product registration key are as described with reference to FIG. 5(a). The member call key is a key for inputting a member number. The cash key is used to deposit money into the automatic change machine 17 (increase the change reserve), withdraw money, exchange money (insert 20 thousand-yen bills and take out two 10,000-yen bills, etc.), and the drawer 30. Keys for operations on

The registration of the product can be performed, for example, by using the scanner unit 18 to read the barcode attached to the product, by operating a preset key or the like displayed on the registration screen displayed by the display unit 14 with touch panel, This is done by inputting a PLU (product number) or specifying and inputting a small classification (beverages as a major classification, alcoholic beverages as a minor classification of beverages). The POS register 1 generates registration information of the product when the product is registered. The registration information immediately after generation includes at least the unit price (selling price) of the product.

When registering products, if there are products that are not on the preset screen and whose barcodes cannot be read, an operator who is not accustomed to operating a POS register may be confused. The operation method in such a case is described below. The input of PLU and the input of small classification will be explained. While the registration screen of FIG. 5(b) is displayed, the product registration key M1 of the key operation unit 15 shown in FIG. 5(a) or the product registration key of the registration screen of FIG. 5(b) is pressed. Then, a registration selection screen pops up. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of a registration selection screen P1 displayed on the registration screen. The registration selection screen P1 is a screen for selecting product registration or sub-category registration. In this way, when the PLU input method and the small classification input method are not known when registering a product, the registration selection screen P1 is displayed by pressing the product registration key, thereby improving operability. can be done.

Further, when the cash key on the registration screen of FIG. 5(b) is pressed while the registration screen of FIG. 5(b) is displayed, a change operation screen P2 pops up. FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of the change money operation screen P2 displayed on the registration screen. The change operation screen P2 is a screen that collectively displays operations to be performed on the automatic change dispenser 17 . In this way, by pressing the cash key, the change money operation screen P2 that collectively displays the operations to be performed on the automatic change dispenser 17 is displayed, so that operability can be improved. When a numeric value and a cash key are pressed, the screen is displayed with the value set in the input section (the numeric value can be entered either before or after input).

Further, in the POS register 1 of the present embodiment, the change operation keys are displayed and operated according to the display mode (position suitable for each situation, operable/inoperable, etc.) according to the progress of the product registration process and the checkout process. improving sexuality.

As an example of a screen with improved operability, a registration screen during product registration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the registration screen displays a product list, the number of purchases "2", the total amount "¥448", and the like. The product list displays a list of registered products (product names and selling prices in this example). In the example shown in this figure, "mandarin orange" and "strawberry" are registered.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the registration screen also displays various change operation keys. Specifically, a change operation key corresponding to the most recently (last) registered product is displayed by default. For example, in FIG. 7A, the change operation key corresponding to the most recently registered product "strawberry" is displayed by default. In other words, the POS register 1 sets the product to be operated by the change operation key (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "active product") to the most recently registered product, and displays the change operation key corresponding to the product by default. is doing. In this manner, the registration screen can be displayed in a display mode in which the manipulator can be operated or in a display mode in which the manipulator cannot be operated every time a product is registered. That is, each time a product is registered, the registration information and the operator of the last registered product are subject to change, and the operator is displayed in either an operable mode or an inoperable mode. Each time a product is registered, an operator is displayed, and by doing so, a store clerk can easily confirm whether the displayed operator is operable or not for each registered product, thus improving operability. improves.

In FIG. 7A, a selling price key K11, a discount key K12, a discount key K13, a decimal point key K14, a quantity key K15, a last correction key K16, a selling price confirmation key K17, and a forgotten card key K18 are displayed at the bottom of the product list. It is

As shown in FIG. 7A, the change operation keys K11 to K18 are positioned so as not to interfere with the display of other operation keys (preset keys, etc.) and display information (number of purchases, total amount, product list, etc.). position), the operability can be improved. It is possible to prevent other operation keys and the like from being hidden.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the POS register 1 displays necessary change operation keys K11 to K18 before pressing the subtotal key, and displays unnecessary change operation keys (for example, specified correction key) before pressing the subtotal key. , discount cancellation key, etc.) are not displayed, the total number of change operation keys displayed at the same time is reduced, and the operation becomes easier. Information about whether or not it is necessary before pressing the subtotal key may be stored in, for example, the change operation key definition file.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the POS register 1 refers to the change operation key definition file, and selects an operable change operation key and an inoperable change operation key for the active product "Strawberry". Display identifiably (that is, in a different display mode). According to the change operation key definition file shown in FIG. 4, the decimal point cannot be operated for the product "Strawberry". Therefore, in FIG. there is

The POS register 1 may display a message such as "cannot be operated" when the inoperable decimal point key 14 is pressed.

In this way, since the change operation keys that can be operated and the change operation keys that cannot be operated for the active product are displayed in a distinguishable manner, the displayed change operation keys are operable or inoperable. It is easy to determine whether or not, and operation becomes easy. In addition, because the change operation key displayed according to the active product does not change dynamically (because it does not hide the change operation key that cannot be operated), it is always in the same position regardless of which product is active. Since the same change operation keys are displayed, it is easy to remember the display position of each change operation key, making it easy to operate.

As described above, since the active product is the most recently registered product, when the next product is registered, the change operation keys K11 to K18 for the next product are displayed. That is, every time a product is registered, the POS register 1 displays the change operation keys K11 to K18 for the product in a display mode (operable/inoperable) according to the product.

In addition, the POS register 1 has explained that the most recently registered product is the active product and the change operation keys K11 to K18 are displayed by default. , any product specified from the product list on the registration screen) can be displayed as the active product on the change operation keys K11 to K18.

FIG. 7B shows an example of a registration screen displayed when the product "mandarin orange" is pressed (selected) from the product list on the registration screen. In FIG. 7B, the change operation keys K11 to K18 for the specified product "orange" are displayed in a display mode (operable/inoperable) corresponding to the product "orange".

In this example, the product name and selling price of the pressed product "orange" are displayed at the top of the registration screen to indicate that the active product is "orange". Instead of displaying the product name and selling price of the active product at the top, or in addition, the active product may be displayed in the product list so that it can be identified (for example, the column for the product “orange” is highlighted). ).

As described above, the POS register 1 identifiably displays operable change operation keys and inoperable change operation keys according to the product based on the change operation key definition file. That is, the POS register 1 displays the change operation key in different display modes according to the active product (the product specified by the store clerk, or the most recently registered product if not specified). In this manner, on the registration screen, the operator can be displayed in an operable display mode or an inoperable display mode for each registered product.

The registration screen shown in FIG. 7 described above is an example of operation information. For example, the registration screen of FIG. 7A includes change operation keys K11 to K18 as operators. The registration screen of FIG. 7A also includes registered product information related to the registered products, such as “mandarin orange”, “strawberry” and their prices.

8, 9, and 10 are examples of screens displayed on the POS register, showing other display modes of the change operation keys K11 to K18. 8(a) corresponds to FIG. 7(a), and FIG. 8(b) corresponds to FIG. 7(b). That is, FIG. 8(a) shows a display example of the change operation key in the case of the most recently registered product "Strawberry", and FIG. 8(b) shows a product "orange" pressed ( 4 shows a display example of the change operation key when the selection is made.

FIG. 8 differs from FIG. 7 in that, as shown in FIG. 8, change operation keys are displayed directly below the products in the product list. Specifically, in FIG. 8A, the change operation key is displayed directly below "strawberry", and in FIG. 8B, the change operation key is displayed directly below "orange" and directly above "strawberry". be. This display makes it easier for the store clerk to understand which product the change operation key corresponds to.

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a display example in which the change operation keys K11 to K18 are collectively displayed in the product display column. Also, the display example of FIG. 9A shows a display example of the change operation key in the case of the most recently registered product "strawberry". As shown in FIG. 9(a), the commodity display column is enlarged. Specifically, the entire area including "2" indicating the order of registration and the product "strawberry" becomes larger in the vertical direction than in FIGS. A change operation key is displayed at the bottom. This display makes it easier for the store clerk to understand which product the change operation key corresponds to.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing another display mode of the change operation key. In FIG. 7, the change operation key is displayed in the column where the registered products are displayed, but as shown in FIG. may This display makes it easier for the store clerk to understand which product the change operation key corresponds to. In FIGS. 8 and 9 described above, the change operation key is displayed at a position that does not interfere with other displays. As described above, the change operation key may be displayed at any position other than the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 as long as it does not interfere with other displays.

When the discount key K13 in FIG. 8(a) is pressed, a pop-up display of the discount key list is displayed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the discount key list P10. In the example of FIG. 10, four types of discount keys are displayed. Each discount key is associated with a discount method. For example, "discount 1" is a key for giving a uniform 5% discount, and "10% discount 2 (cannot enter a number)" is a key for giving a 10% discount without entering a number. , ``10% discount 3 (allows input of numerical value)'' is a key for performing a 10% discount with the ability to input a numerical value, and a discount key 4 is a key for performing a uniform 20% discount. Although four keys are shown in the example of FIG. 10, basically the number of keys for which discount methods are registered is displayed. Therefore, the number of keys is not limited to four.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the display position of the discount key list P10 is the position superimposed on the discount key K13. Therefore, when the discount key K13 is pressed and the discount key list P10 is displayed, the sales clerk can operate the discount key list P10 without changing the line of sight. In this manner, the display position of the discount key list P10 is superimposed on the discount key K13, thereby further improving operability.

FIG. 11 is an example of a screen displayed on the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 11 shows an example of a small plan screen. The sub-plan screen is a screen displayed after the sub-total key is pressed and before the cash total key is pressed.

As shown in the figure, the sub-plan screen displays a product list, the number of purchase points "2", the subtotal amount "448", the total amount "448", and the like. A list of registered products (in this example, product names and selling prices) is displayed. In the example shown in this figure, "mandarin orange" and "strawberry" are registered. Various operation keys (registration screen key for returning to the registration screen, unsettled list key for displaying a list of unsettled transactions, current account key, etc.) are also displayed on the subplan screen.

FIG. 11A shows an example of a small plan screen displayed when the product "strawberry" is pressed (selected) from the product list on the small plan screen. FIG. 11(b) shows an example of a small plan screen displayed when the product "mandarin orange" is pressed (selected) from the product list on the small plan screen.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the product (active product) pressed in the product list is identifiably displayed in the product list. Specifically, the product (active product) pressed in the product list is highlighted in the product list. For example, when the product "strawberry" is pressed, the column for the product "strawberry" is displayed larger than the column for the other product "orange" (Fig. 11(a)), and when the product "orange" is pressed , the column for the product "orange" is displayed larger than the column for the other product "strawberry" (Fig. 11(b)).

It should be noted that the product (active product) pressed in the product list may be distinguished from other products by means other than the display size (for example, color, mark, etc.).

The POS register 1 identifiably displays operable change operation keys and inoperable change operation keys for the active product "strawberry" on the small plan screen.

Unlike the registration screen, in the case of the sub-plan screen, there is little need to set the product registered immediately before (the product registered last before pressing the subtotal key) as the active product, so the product specified by the clerk is set as the active product. there is As a result, after pressing the subtotal key, the change operation key for the product registered last before pressing the subtotal key is not always displayed (because it does not become complicated), so that the operation becomes easier.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the POS register 1 displays necessary change operation keys K31 to K37 after pressing the subtotal key, and does not display unnecessary change operation keys after pressing the subtotal key. , the total number of change operation keys displayed at the same time is reduced, making it easier to operate. Information about whether or not it is necessary after pressing the subtotal key may be stored in, for example, the change operation key definition file.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), change operation keys K31 to K37 are displayed at the bottom of the sub-plan screen. That is, the change operation keys displayed by default are different between the registration screen before the subtotal key is pressed and the subtotal key and the subtotal key before the cash key is pressed. Therefore, even if the same product is selected, the change operation keys displayed on the registration screen and the subplan screen are different. Further, the position where the change operation key is displayed differs between the registration screen and the sub-plan screen. That is, according to the progress of the product registration process (on the registration screen and the sub-plan screen), the display modes of the change operation keys to be displayed are made different so as to facilitate operation on each screen.

FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing another display mode of the change operation keys K11 to K18 on the subplan screen. FIG. 12(a) corresponds to FIG. 11(a). That is, FIG. 12(a) shows a display example of the change operation key in the case of the most recently registered product "strawberry" (immediately before the subtotal). In the display mode shown in FIG. 12(a), the change operation keys K11 to K18 are displayed next to the product name, so that the store clerk can see which product the displayed change operation keys K11 to K18 correspond to. is easy to understand, operability can be improved.

When the discount key K13 in FIG. 12(a) is pressed, a pop-up display of the discount key list is displayed. FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing an example of the discount key list P11. Since the discount key list P11 is the same as the discount key list P10, its explanation is omitted. As shown in FIG. 12B, unlike the display position of the discount key list P10 shown in FIG. 10, the display position of the discount key list P11 is superimposed on the discount key K13. Thus, in this embodiment, the display position of the discount key list is changed according to the display position of the discount key K13. That is, the pop-up screen displayed by pressing the key is displayed so as to overlap the key according to the display position of the key, so that the screen can be displayed without changing the line of sight of the operator, thereby improving operability. can be improved.

As described above, since the change operation keys different from those on the registration screen are used on the small plan screen, it is easy to remember the display position of each change operation key, making it easy to operate. In other words, if the change operation key is placed in the same position on the registration screen and the sub-plan screen, different change operation keys will be displayed in the same position on the registration screen and the sub-plan screen, which may cause confusion. Since the display positions of the change operation keys are made different, such concerns are eliminated.

Note that the CPU 11 may allow the discount cancellation key to be operated only when the selected product has already been discounted. That is, the CPU 11 may disable the discount cancellation key when the selected product is not discounted or discounted.

Further, when a product is selected, the CPU 11 may disable the number key if the selected product has already received decimal point input by the decimal point key. Similarly, when a product is selected, the CPU 11 may disable the decimal point key if the selected product has already received the input of the quantity using the quantity key.

In addition, when there are two products for which the decimal point is input for the same product (for example, when one product with 1.2 m and one product with 2.3 m are separately registered), the CPU 11 These products may be displayed together in the list, or may be displayed separately. Then, in the case of separately displaying the items, when one of the same products is selected from the product list, the CPU 11 displays the selected item and the other item, and displays which item is to be edited. may be queried.

In addition, discounted or discounted products may be made non-returnable. For example, the CPU 11 may display a warning display to the effect that the item cannot be returned when the discount key or the discount key receives the input. Further, the CPU 11 may print, on the receipt output by the printing unit 19, a message or a mark indicating that the discounted product cannot be returned.

FIG. 13(a) is an example of a screen displayed on the POS register 1. FIG. Specifically, FIG. 13(a) shows an example of a return screen when trying to return a non-returnable product. In the example shown in this figure, the CPU 11 displays an error message "This product is discounted and cannot be returned" on the pop-up screen P3 on the return screen P3. it's shown. In this example, the CPU 11 displays the error message on the pop-up screen P3, but the error message is not limited to this, and may be displayed on the returned-goods screen.

FIG. 13(b) is an example of a screen displayed on the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 13B shows an example of a prohibition screen when trying to change the selling price of a product whose selling price cannot be changed. In the example shown in this figure, the CPU 11 displays an error message "This is a product whose selling price is prohibited from being changed. Please check the settings of the product." . In this example, the CPU 11 displays the error message on the pop-up screen P4, but the error message is not limited to this and may be displayed on the small plan screen.

FIG. 14(a) is an example of a pop-up screen displayed on the POS register 1. FIG. Specifically, FIG. 14A shows an example of a payment method selection screen P5 that pops up when the payment method key M4 provided on the key operation unit 15 is pressed. The payment method selection screen P5 displays keys for paying with points, credit cards, electronic money, charges, and gift certificates as examples of payment methods. Any payment method can be set as a preset key in other blanks. Other preset keys include a regional ticket key that indicates payment with a regional ticket, a gift card key that indicates payment with a gift card, an electronic money payment key that indicates payment with electronic money, a government card key that indicates payment with a government card, etc. Examples include a general credit key indicating payment by credit, a loan key indicating payment by loan, and the like. In this way, when the payment method key M4 is pressed, buttons related to payment methods are displayed, so that operability can be improved.

In the payment method selection screen P5 shown in FIG. A "use points" key for paying with Also, when the electronic money is read, only the electronic money and the charge key are conspicuously displayed.

FIG. 14(b) is an example of a pop-up screen displayed on the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 14B shows an example of the receipt-related screen P6 that pops up after the payment is completed and the receipt is issued. The receipt-related screen P6 displays a button for reissuing a receipt and a button for issuing a receipt. Here, when a receipt is issued by pressing a button for issuing a receipt, the receipt button may be switched to a receipt reissue button and displayed. In FIG. 14(b), along with the receipt-related screen P6, "You can register the next customer" is displayed. That is, even when the receipt-related screen P6 is displayed, it is possible to register the product for the next customer.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of product registration and settlement processing executed by the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. The process shown in this figure is the process of registering the merchandise purchased by the customer and making the payment. A registration screen is displayed in advance on the display unit 14 with a touch panel of the POS register 1 .

(Step S10) The CPU 11 determines whether or not the scanner unit 18 has read (scanned) the bar code attached to the product. When the CPU 11 determines that the scanning has been performed, the process proceeds to step S12. If the CPU 11 determines that the document is not scanned, the process proceeds to step S20.
(Step S12) The CPU 11 adds registration information about the scanned product to the purchase registration file to register the product. After that, the process proceeds to step S14.

(Step S14) On the registration screen, the CPU 11 displays an operation key (change operation key, hereinafter the same in this flow chart) that can be operated for the most recently registered product on the touch panel display unit 14 . After that, the process proceeds to step S16.
(Step S16) The CPU 11 determines whether or not any one of the displayed operation keys has been pressed to accept an input. When the CPU 11 determines that the input has been received, the process proceeds to step S18. If the CPU 11 determines that no input has been received, the process proceeds to step S20.

(Step S18) The CPU 11 executes a process corresponding to the pressed operation key whose input is received, and rewrites the registration information regarding the product recorded in the purchase registration file with the result of the execution. After that, the process proceeds to step S20.

(Step S20) The CPU 11 determines whether or not a product has been selected from the product list on the registration screen. When the CPU 11 determines that a product has been selected, the process proceeds to step S22. If the CPU 11 determines that no product has been selected, the process proceeds to step S28.

(Step S22) The CPU 11 displays the operation keys that can be operated for the selected product on the touch panel display unit 14 on the registration screen. After that, the process proceeds to step S24.
(Step S24) The CPU 11 determines whether or not any one of the displayed operation keys has been pressed to accept an input. When the CPU 11 determines that the input has been received, the process proceeds to step S26. If the CPU 11 determines that no input has been received, the process proceeds to step S28.

(Step S26) The CPU 11 executes a process corresponding to the pressed operation key whose input is accepted, and rewrites the registration information regarding the product recorded in the purchase registration file with the result of the execution. After that, the process proceeds to step S28.

(Step S28) The CPU 11 determines whether or not the subtotal key has been pressed to accept an input. When the CPU 11 determines that the subtotal key has received an input, the process proceeds to step S30. If the CPU 11 determines that the subtotal key has not received an input, the process returns to step S10.

(Step S30) The CPU 11 displays the sub-plan screen on the display unit 14 with touch panel. After that, the process proceeds to step S32.

(Step S32) The CPU 11 determines whether or not a product has been selected from the product list on the small plan screen. When the CPU 11 determines that a product has been selected, the process proceeds to step S34. If the CPU 11 determines that no product has been selected, the process proceeds to step S40.

(Step S34) The CPU 11 displays the operation keys that can be operated for the selected product on the display unit 14 with the touch panel on the small plan screen. After that, the process proceeds to step S36.
(Step S36) The CPU 11 determines whether or not any one of the displayed operation keys has been pressed to accept an input. When the CPU 11 determines that the input has been received, the process proceeds to step S38. If the CPU 11 determines that no input has been received, the process proceeds to step S40.

(Step S38) The CPU 11 executes a process corresponding to the pressed operation key whose input is accepted, and rewrites the registration information regarding the product recorded in the purchase registration file with the result of the execution. After that, the process proceeds to step S40.

(Step S40) The CPU 11 determines whether or not an input has been received by pressing the cash total key. When the CPU 11 determines that the cash total key has received an input, the process proceeds to step S42. Further, when the CPU 11 determines that the cash total key does not accept input, the process returns to step S32.

(Step S42) The CPU 11 executes settlement processing for the registered product based on the purchase registration file. After that, the process proceeds to step S44.
(Step S44) The CPU 11 displays a registration screen for the next transaction on the display section 14 with touch panel. After that, the processing shown in the figure ends.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a screen displayed on the touch panel display unit 14 of the POS register 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, this figure shows an example of a pop-up screen displayed on the touch-panel display unit 14 when the auxiliary registration key M3 of the key operation unit 15 receives an input. When the registration auxiliary key M3 receives the input, the CPU 11 displays a pop-up screen on which the operation keys associated with the registration auxiliary key M3 are arranged on the display unit 14 with the touch panel.

Note that the POS register 1 may change the operation keys displayed on the display unit 14 with a touch panel according to the operation mode or the like. For example, the receipt stop key is an operation key that is operated only in an education mode used for training or the like. Therefore, the CPU 11 may display the receipt stop key only when the operation mode is the education mode.

Note that the POS register 1 may change the operation keys displayed on the display unit 14 with a touch panel according to the read information or the like. For example, the CPU 11 may display the point use key only when reading a point card. Further, the CPU 11 may display the electronic money payment key only when the customer confirms the electronic money balance during the product registration process. If the customer display unit 16 has a touch panel, the CPU 11 displays the payment method in advance on the customer display unit 16 so that the customer can select the payment method. Only the operation keys related to the selected payment method may be displayed on the display unit 14 with touch panel, and when the customer does not select any payment method, the operation keys related to all payment methods may be displayed on the display unit 14 with touch panel. .

Further, when using points, the CPU 11 may display an inquiry as to whether to use all the points or to use some of the points. In addition, the CPU 11 may display an inquiry as to whether payment is made once or in installments in the case of payment by credit card.

Also, since gift certificates such as beer coupons and rice coupons can be used in combination with other payment methods, the CPU 11 may display the gift certificate key together with the operation keys related to the selected payment method. The gift certificate key is an operation key for indicating payment with a gift certificate.

In this way, when the operation keys M1 to M4 provided on the key operation unit 15 are pressed, the operation key group associated with each of the operation keys M1 to M4 is displayed on the display unit 14 with the touch panel. It becomes unnecessary to install a key in the key operation part 15.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of operation keys installed in the key operation unit 15 and improve operability.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design and the like are included within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the POS register 1 displays the inoperable change operation key in a different display manner from the operable change operation key. may be hidden, and only operable change operation keys may be displayed.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the POS register 1 displays the change operation keys on the registration screen and the sub-plan screen, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pop-up screen on which the change operation keys are arranged may be displayed. When the change operation key is displayed on the pop-up screen, the POS register 1 hides the displayed pop-up screen when a place other than the change operation key is pressed to accept an input, and the other preset keys, etc., are displayed. make it operable.

In the above-described embodiment, the POS register 1 stores flags of change operation keys that can be operated for each product in the change operation key definition file. It is also possible to store information indicating various change operation keys, and display each change operation key according to the operator.

In the above-described embodiment, the POS register 1 displays a selling price key, a discount key, a discount key, a decimal point key, a quantity key, a specified correction key, and a discount cancellation key when a product is selected. , but not limited to this, when a specified correction key associated with the commodity registration auxiliary key M2 is pressed, a selling price key, a discount key, a discount key, a decimal point key, a quantity key, a specified correction key, and a discount cancellation key may be displayed, and a list of products for which the selected operation is possible among the displayed change operation keys may be displayed in a selectable manner.

In addition, the POS register 1 displays a change operation depending on whether the product has been registered by the preset key displayed on the display unit 14 with the touch panel, or whether the product has been registered by reading the bar code attached to the product by the scanner unit 18. You can change the key. For example, in the case of a product whose bar code consists of a product number and price in a store, the price can be read when the bar code is read, but the price is not entered in the case of the preset key, so You must enter the selling price. Therefore, the POS register 1 may make the selling price key operable when such goods are registered with a preset key, and make the selling price key inoperable when such goods are registered by reading a bar code.

In addition, the POS register 1 may have a display mode different from that of other commodities on the registration screen or sub-plan screen so that it can be seen which commodities are the active commodities targeted by the displayed change operation keys. For example, in the product list, the active product may be displayed larger than other products, the display color or background color may be different, or a mark may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the POS register 1 operated by a store clerk was used as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a payment machine operated by a customer in a full self-checkout or a semi-self-checkout may be provided with a plurality of operation instruction means for the customer. In such a cash register operated by a customer, when any one of a plurality of operation instruction means is operated, operation information that can be operated next may be displayed according to the operated operation instruction means. Unlike store clerks, many customers have never operated a cash register or are inexperienced, so it is very effective to improve operability. The improved operability reduces the number of times a customer calls a store clerk to ask about the details of the operation, and shortens the operation time itself, thereby significantly improving the productivity of the cash register.

Further, the display mode of the operation information may be changed according to the skill level of the operation of the operator. For example, for a highly skilled operator, a display mode that the operator is accustomed to use may be used, and for a low-skilled operator, the display mode described in the present embodiment may be displayed. The degree of proficiency may be determined, for example, based on the operator's identification information read by the cashier at the time of opening the cashier, using years of service, etc., or may be set in advance. . For example, different display modes may be used, such as for experts, for beginners, and for customers.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the technique of combining a plurality of related operation keys into one operation key (mechanical key) has been described, but one operation key is not limited to the mechanical key. That is, one operation key may be a key displayed on the touch panel. In this case, it is possible to realize a register in which a plurality of related operation keys are integrated into one operation key without a mechanical key. By not including the mechanical key in the configuration, the cost for the mechanical key can be reduced. In addition, since the mechanical key is vulnerable to moisture and dust and mechanically deteriorates over time, the cost required for maintenance and the like can be reduced. In addition, the area occupied by the mechanical keys can be effectively used, such as by providing a touch panel in the area occupied by the mechanical keys. As described above, even in a cash register that does not have a mechanical key, it is possible to combine a plurality of related operation keys into one operation key, thereby improving the operability of the operator.

By recording a program for realizing the functions of the POS register 1 and the like described above in a computer-readable recording medium, and causing the computer system to read and execute the program recorded in the recording medium, the above-described It may be processed as the POS register 1 or the like. Here, "loading and executing the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Also, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible discs, magneto-optical discs, ROMs and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard discs incorporated in computer systems. Thus, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

Recording media also include internal or external recording media accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The program code stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the program code in a format executable by the terminal device. That is, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed on the terminal device, the form stored in the distribution server does not matter. It should be noted that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, and the divided programs may be downloaded at different timings and then merged in the terminal device, or the distribution servers that distribute the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that acts as a server or client when the program is transmitted via a network, and retains the program for a certain period of time. It shall also include things. Further, the program may be for realizing part of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above functions by combining with a program already recorded in the computer system.

1 POS register, 11 CPU, 12 storage unit, 13 RAM, 14 display unit with touch panel, 14a touch panel, 15 key operation unit, 16 display unit for customers, 17 automatic change machine, 17a change outlet, 17b deposit slot, 18 scanner unit 19 printing unit 20 communication unit 30 drawer

Claims (4)

A product sales data processing device for registering products,
a plurality of operation instruction means;
display means for displaying, when one of the plurality of operation instruction means is operated, operation information that can be operated next in accordance with the operated operation instruction means;
with
The operation information includes a plurality of predetermined operators,
The display means is capable of displaying each of the plurality of manipulators in a different display mode depending on the product, depending on whether it is operable or inoperable . A merchandise sales data processing apparatus , wherein each of the plurality of manipulators is displayed in a display mode corresponding to merchandise designated by an operator . 2. A product sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said display means displays each of said plurality of operators in a display mode corresponding to the product each time the product is registered. 3. The merchandise sales data according to claim 1, wherein said display means displays said plurality of operators at positions that do not interfere with display of other operation keys different from said plurality of operators. processing equipment. In the computer of the product sales data processing device that is equipped with a plurality of operation instruction means and registers products,
a program for causing, when any one of the plurality of operation instruction means is operated, to display operation information that can be operated next according to the operated operation instruction means,
The operation information includes a plurality of predetermined operators,
In the displaying step, each of the plurality of manipulators can be displayed in a different display mode depending on whether it is operable or inoperable according to the product, and a list of registered products is displayed. A program for displaying each of the plurality of manipulators in a display mode corresponding to a product specified by an operator .

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