JP7170078B2 - Order entry device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an order input device and program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the restaurant industry has introduced an order management system using a portable order input device called a handy terminal. In the order management system, each person in charge of customer service carries an order input device, and when an order is received from a customer, the order input device is operated to input information on the ordered menu item. The order input information input from the order input device is transmitted to the order management device by wireless communication, and stored and managed in the order management device. Based on this order input information, cooking instructions are issued to the kitchen, and accounting processing for food and beverage charges is performed.

In the food service industry, for example, in a family restaurant business type, in addition to a main menu as a single item, a menu with a selection that allows you to choose from several types of salads, drinks, etc. is often handled in the main menu. Hereinafter, selection items that can be selected for main menu items such as salads and drinks are referred to as "select group", and options included in each selection item are referred to as "select members".

As an input method for such a menu with select, when the main menu is selected, a list of select groups attached to the main menu is displayed, and furthermore, by selecting a select group from the select group list, the select group is displayed. A technique has been proposed that displays members and enables selection of select members (Patent Document 1).

Conventional order input devices have been dedicated terminals, but in recent years, general-purpose terminals such as smartphones have begun to be used as order input devices. A feature of smartphones used as order input devices is that scrolling operations are often used to display each menu and to select select groups and select members associated with the main menu. Conventional dedicated terminals have keys on the lid side that also serves as a screen cover, and input was mainly done by operating the keys. There is

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In the technique of Patent Document 1, when a main menu is selected, a list of select groups is displayed, and by selecting a select group, select members are displayed and selectable. However, moving between multiple select groups requires selecting another select group.

An object of the present invention is to provide an order input device and a program that enable selection of options without transitioning from a selection screen for selecting selection items to a selection screen for selecting options when entering an order for a menu with selection. is to provide

In order to achieve the above object, an order input device of the present invention corresponds to an ordered menu with selection from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection. a generating unit that reads out a plurality of selection items and a plurality of options, and generates an image of a list displaying a list of the plurality of selection items and a plurality of options; and a display control unit for scrollably displaying an image of the list in the display area.

Further, the program of the present invention is a program for inputting an order, and the computer receives an order from a storage unit that stores a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection. A generation unit that reads multiple selection items and multiple options corresponding to a menu with selection and generates an image of a list displaying a list of multiple selection items and multiple options, and a selection for selecting options A program for functioning as a display control unit that scrolls an image of a list in a predetermined display area of a screen.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when inputting the order of the menu with selection, there exists an effect that selection of an option is possible, without performing the transition from the selection screen which selects a selection item to the selection screen which selects an option. .

FIG. 11 is a chart showing an example of a menu structure of a menu with selection; FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of ordering a menu in which multiple types of select members can be input; It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of an order management system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram which shows an example of an electrical configuration of the order entry apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a storage unit of the order input device shown in FIG. 4; FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the order input device shown in FIG. 4; FIG. (A) and (B) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a list displaying a list of select groups and select members. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a flow of "order input processing" concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of “scroll display and selection acceptance processing” in FIG. 8; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen transition in an order input process. (A) to (C) are schematic diagrams for explaining upward scrolling and downward scrolling. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a select selection screen according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of “scroll display and selection acceptance processing” according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. (1) to (5) are schematic diagrams showing an example of upward scrolling display on the select selection screen according to the third embodiment of the present invention. (1) to (5) are schematic diagrams showing an example of downward scrolling display on the select selection screen according to the third embodiment of the present invention. (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining the upward scroll display method in detail. (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining the downward scroll display method in detail. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of “scroll display and selection acceptance processing” according to the third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the configuration of the select selection screen;

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

<First Embodiment>
In a family restaurant or the like, menu items include a main menu of a single item and a menu item with select, which is a select menu attached to the main menu. In the menu with select, a plurality of select groups are prepared in addition to the main dishes, and a plurality of select members are prepared for each select group.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the menu structure of a menu with selection. In this example, the menu item is "Steak Set". As for the steak set, "how to grill meat", "type of salad", "rice or bread", and "drink" are prepared as select groups. There are three types of grilled meat: rare, medium, and well-done. There are five types of salad: Caesar salad, green salad, tuna salad, seafood salad, and chicken salad. ”, and 11 types of select members are prepared for drinks: “coffee, iced coffee, black tea, iced tea, herb tea, cola, ginger ale, lemon squash, orange juice, apple juice, grape juice”.

When the above menu with selection is ordered, the customer service staff asks the customer who ordered the menu with selection which select member to select for each select group. A customer selects one select member from a plurality of select members for each select group. The customer service staff associates the selected select member with a menu item such as a steak set and inputs it into the order input device. Then, when serving, the wait staff will provide the select member associated with the main menu item to the customer, such as offering "medium steak, green salad, rice and tea" to the customer who ordered the steak set. provide to

In addition, the menu with select also includes a menu in which a plurality of types of select members can be input. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an order example of a menu that allows a select member to input a plurality of items. In this example, the main menu item is "Hamburger". "Rice or Bread" and "Drink" are select groups, and each select member can select a plurality of types. For example, if the quantity of each select group matches the quantity of the grand menu, such as 4 hamburgers, 3 rice, 1 bread, 1 coffee, 2 teas, and 1 cola, each select group has multiple select members. Type input is possible. In the case of such a menu, when serving the food, the person in charge of serving customers serves the food while confirming the order with the customer, asking, "Who is the customer for the rice?"

This embodiment is an order input device configured using a terminal device capable of scrolling operations such as a smartphone. The present invention relates to an order input device capable of selecting a select member without transitioning to a selection screen, and a program for causing a terminal device capable of scrolling operation to function as such an order input device.

(Order management system)
Next, a schematic configuration of the order management system will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the order management system. As shown in FIG. 3, the order management system 10 includes a plurality of order input devices 20, an order management device 22, a printing device 24, a cooking management device 26, a serving management device 28, and an accounting device 30. Each device is connected to the network N via an in-store router such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The network N may be connected via the Internet or the like by wireless communication such as LTE.

The order input device 20 according to the present embodiment is a terminal device equipped with a touch panel, such as a smart phone, which is used by a person in charge of customer service to input an order. The order input device 20 transmits the order input information input by the person in charge of customer service to the order management device 22 via the network N. FIG.

The order management device 22 is connected to the order input device 20 via the network N. FIG. The order management device 22 is also connected to each of the printing device 24 , the cooking management device 26 , the serving management device 28 and the checkout device 30 . As a premise, the order management process of the store managed by the order management device 22 can be broadly divided into three processes: ordering, cooking, and serving. will be completed.

The order management device 22 receives and manages input information from each device. The printing device 24 prints a slip according to the customer's order information. The cooking management device 26 displays the order details indicating the ordered items and the number of items indicated by the customer's order information. The cooking management device 26 also displays the order status of the store. The cooking management device 26 receives an operation for completing the cooking of the product, and transmits cooking completion information to the order management device 22 . The catering management device 28 displays the order status of the store. The catering management device 28 accepts the operation of the employee to complete the catering and transmits the catering completion information to the order management device 22 . The accounting device 30 performs accounting processing based on slip information generated for each customer.

(Order input device)
First, the electrical configuration of the order input device 20 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the order entry device 20 according to the first embodiment of the invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a storage unit shown in FIG. 4;

As shown in FIG. 4, the order input device 20 according to the present embodiment is a terminal device such as a smartphone, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 32, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 34, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 36, A touch panel input display device 38 , a communication section 44 and a storage section 46 are provided. The touch panel input display device 38 has a display section 40 and an input section 42 . The CPU 32 , ROM 34 , RAM 36 , display section 40 , input section 42 , communication section 44 and storage section 46 are each connected to each other via bus 48 .

The CPU 32 reads programs stored in the ROM 34 and the storage unit 46 and executes the programs using the RAM 36 as a work area. For example, an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, or the like is used as the storage unit 46 . As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 46 stores an order input program 50 for executing the order input process according to the present embodiment, a menu structure table 52, and standard screen information 54 such as a header information input screen to be described later. is stored. The storage unit 46 also stores order input information 56 input by the person in charge of customer service.

FIG. 1 is also a chart showing an example of the menu structure table 52. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the menu structure table 52 is a table that stores a plurality of select groups and a plurality of select members belonging to each select group for each main menu item corresponding to a menu with select.

Note that the order entry program 50 may be stored in another storage device such as the ROM 34 or the like. The order entry program 50 may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable medium such as a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), or a USB memory, or may be provided via a network.

The display unit 40 of the touch panel input display device 38 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 40 has a touch panel for operating the order input device 20 . The input unit 42 acquires input information by detecting position coordinates at which the touch panel is operated.

Note that the order input device 20 has a rectangular shape in which the length in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the horizontal direction when viewed from above. The order entry device 20 is used in a portrait orientation with its length oriented vertically. Therefore, the various screens displayed on the display unit 40 also have a rectangular shape whose length in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the horizontal direction.

The communication unit 44 is an interface for communicating with an external device via a wired or wireless communication line. In this embodiment, the communication unit 44 is connected to the network N and communicates with the order management device 22 via the network N. FIG. In the case of this embodiment, the communication unit 44 and the network N are connected via wireless communication.

Note that each of the order management device 22, the printing device 24, the cooking management device 26, the serving management device 28, and the accounting device 30 has the same electrical configuration as the order input device 20 except that the touch panel input display device 38 is not provided. , so the description is omitted here.

Next, the functional configuration of the order input device will be described.
6 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the order input device shown in FIG. 4. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the order input device 20 includes a menu input reception section 60, a list generation section 62, a scroll display and selection reception section 64, an order detail output section 66, and a menu structure storage section 68 for storing a menu structure table. , and an order input storage unit 70 for storing order input information. When the CPU 32 of the order input device 20 executes the order input program 50, the order input device 20 functions as each part shown in FIG. 6 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

The menu input reception unit 60 receives input of menu items from the person in charge of customer service. If the input menu item is a menu item with selection, the menu input reception unit 60 passes the menu item information to the list generation unit 62 . If the input menu item is a single item menu, the menu item information is passed to the order detail output unit 66 .

The list generation unit 62 reads out the menu structure table corresponding to the input menu item from the menu structure storage unit 68 . The list generator 62 extracts select groups and select members included in the menu structure table, and generates an image of a list displaying the select groups and select members.

The scroll display and selection reception unit 64 displays a part of the image of the list in the scroll display area of the select selection screen to be described later, and scrolls the image of the list according to the operation of the customer service representative to display the list. view other parts of the image. The scroll display and selection reception unit 64 receives a selection input of a select member from the customer service staff for each select group.

The order details output unit 66 generates a confirmation screen displaying the input details and displays it on the display unit. The order detail output unit 66 associates the selected select member with the menu item and stores it in the order input storage unit 70 as order input information. In addition, the order detail output unit 66 transmits the order input information to the order management device 22 in response to a transmission instruction from the person in charge of customer service.

The image of the list will now be described.
The image of the list includes a rectangular image of the selected group including the group name and a rectangular image of the selected member including the name of the selected member. Group names and select member names are written horizontally along the length of the rectangular image. The select member image functions as a selection button for selecting the select member. The select group is an example of the "selection item" of the present invention, and the select member is an example of the "option" of the present invention.

The list image is elongated. The images of the plurality of select groups are arranged along the length direction of the list image, each oriented such that the length direction of the image is the width direction of the list image. Below the image of each select group, images of a plurality of select members belonging to that select group are arranged along the length direction of the list image.

7A and 7B are schematic diagrams showing an example of the image of the list 72. FIG. In the image of list 72A shown in FIG. 7A, images of a plurality of select groups 74A, 74B, 74C, and 74D are arranged along the length direction of the image of list 72A. Below the image of select group 74A, images of a plurality of select members 76A are arranged along the length of the image of list 72A.

Similarly, images of a plurality of select members 76B are arranged below the images of the select group 74B, images of a plurality of select members 76C are arranged below the images of the select group 74C, and images of the select group 74D are arranged below the images of the select group 74D. , images of a plurality of select members 76D are arranged.

The images of the select members may be arranged in one row, or may be arranged in multiple rows. For example, in the image of the list 72B shown in FIG. 7B, each of the images of select members 76A, 76B, 76C, and 76D is arranged in two columns.

Among the plurality of select members belonging to the select group, the image of the select member arranged in the final stage may have a different shape from the images of the other select members. In the illustrated example, the image of the select member arranged in the final stage has rectangular lower corners rounded. As a result, it can be seen at a glance whether or not it is the last option in the select group, so that unnecessary scrolling operations can be avoided.

The color of the image of the selected group, that is, the background color of the group name may be different from the color of the image of the selected member so that the selected group and the selected members can be distinguished at a glance. Also, different colors may be used for select groups that require input (for example, how to grill meat) and for select groups that require optional input (for example, drinks).

In the illustrated example, the shape of the image of the select group and the shape of the image of the select member are elongated rectangular shapes, but they are not limited to this. It is only necessary to display a list of select groups and select members, and the shape of these images may be circles, ovals, ellipses, or other polygons.

In addition, hereinafter, when it is clear that the image means the image, the image of the list is simply referred to as "list", the image of the select group is simply referred to as "select group", and the image of the select member is simply They are called "select members".

(order entry program)
Next, an order entry program for executing order entry processing will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of "order input processing" according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of "scroll display and selection reception processing" in step 114 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing screen transitions in order input processing. FIGS. 11A to 11C are schematic diagrams for explaining upward scrolling and downward scrolling.

The order entry program is executed by the CPU 32 of the order entry device 20 (see FIG. 4). The order input program is started when the reception staff gives an instruction to start input from an initial screen (not shown).

First, at step 100, the CPU 32 displays the header information input screen 100 shown in FIG. 10 to accept input of header information such as the table number and the number of people. After completing the input of the header information, the person in charge of serving customers operates the button 102 on the header information input screen 100 . When the button 102 is operated, the CPU 32 transitions to the menu list display screen 200 shown in FIG.

Next, at step 102 , the CPU 32 accepts input of menu items from the menu list display screen 200 . The menu list display screen 200 hierarchically displays selection buttons for a plurality of menu items. The customer service staff hears the order from the customer, operates the selection button of the ordered menu item, and inputs the menu item.

Next, at step 106, the CPU 32 determines whether the input menu item is a menu with select. If the entered menu item is a menu with selection, go to step 108 . If the input menu item is not a menu with selection, that is, if it is a single item menu, the process proceeds to step 124 .

Next, at step 108, the CPU 32 reads out the menu structure table corresponding to the menu item from the storage unit 46 (see FIG. 4), extracts the select group and select member included in the menu structure table, and selects the menu item. Acquire the corresponding select group and select member information.

Next, at step 110, the CPU 32 generates a list listing select groups and select members corresponding to the menu item.

Next, at step 112, the CPU 32 transitions to the select selection screen 300 shown in FIG. The select selection screen 300 includes a header information display portion 302 for displaying header information, a menu item display portion 304 for displaying menu items, a scroll display area 306 for scrolling and displaying a list, a return button 308, and a confirmation button 310. I have.

Next, at step 114, the CPU 32 causes the scroll display area 306 to display a portion of the list (that is, some select groups and their select members), and scrolls the list according to the operation of the customer service representative. to display another part of the list (that is, some other select groups and their select members), and accept the selection input of the select members. The person in charge of customer service hears the order from the customer, operates the image of the selected member ordered as a selection button, and inputs the selected member.

Next, at step 116, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the confirmation button 310 of the select selection screen 300 has been operated. The customer service staff member operates the confirmation button 310 when finishing inputting the selected members and proceeding to the confirmation screen. If the confirm button 310 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 118 . On the other hand, when returning to the menu list display screen 200 , the customer service staff operates the return button 308 . When the return button 308 is operated, the process returns to step 102, and the input of the next menu item is started upon acceptance of the input of the menu item.

Here, the "scroll display and selection acceptance process" of step 114 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, at step 200, the list is scrolled according to the amount of operation. That is, the scroll amount and the scroll speed are determined according to the touch scroll width and the operation speed.

As shown in FIG. 11A, part of the list 72 is displayed in the scroll display area 306. FIG. The list 72 is displayed so that its length direction is the up-down direction. In the upward scrolling shown in FIG. 11B, the list 72 is moved upward with respect to the scroll display area 306 . In the downward scroll shown in FIG. 11C, the list 72 is moved downward in the scroll display area 306 .

Since the order input device 20 is used with the length direction facing the vertical direction, the length direction of the order input device 20, and thus the length direction of the screen displayed on the display unit, is the "vertical direction". is.

The scroll operation includes a method of scrolling beyond the select group according to the amount of operation, and a method of scrolling by select group. In the method of scrolling by select group, when scrolling up, the next select group is displayed at the top of the scroll display area, and when scrolling down, the next hidden select group is displayed in the scroll display area. Stop at the beginning of the . Note that the head of the scroll display area is the upper end of the scroll display area.

Next, at step 202, it is determined whether or not a select member has been selected. If a select member has been selected, proceed to step 204; otherwise, return to step 200. Next, in step 204, the selected select member is stored in RAM36.

Next, at step 206, it is determined whether or not the selection of select members has been completed. For example, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any screen operation being performed, or if the return button 308 or confirmation button 310 has been operated, it is determined that the selection has been completed. If the selection has not been completed, return to step 200 . If the selection is complete, exit the routine.

Now, let us return to the description of FIG. Next, at step 118, the CPU 32 transitions to the confirmation screen 400 shown in FIG. The confirmation screen 400 includes a header information display portion 402 , an input content display portion 404 for displaying input content, a return button 406 and a send button 408 .

Next, at step 120, CPU 32 determines whether or not send button 408 on confirmation screen 400 has been operated. The person in charge of customer service confirms the input contents displayed in the input contents display section 404 and operates the send button 408 if there is no problem with the input contents. If the send button 408 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 122 .

On the other hand, if there is a problem with the input content, the customer service representative operates the return button 406 to return to the previous screen. If the return button 406 has been operated, the process returns to step 112 and starts over from accepting input of menu items.

Next, at step 122, the CPU 32 transmits the order input information to the order management device 22, stores the order input information in the storage unit 46 (FIG. 4), and ends the routine. In the case of a menu with a selection, the selected selection member is associated with the main menu item, such as "steak set, grilling method: medium, type of salad: green salad, bread OR rice: rice, drink: black tea". memorize.

If a negative determination is made in step 106, that is, if the input menu item is a single item menu, the quantity is incremented by 1, and in step 124 it is confirmed whether or not the confirmation button 202 has been operated. If the confirmation button has been operated, a confirmation screen is displayed in step 118 . It should be noted that the operation after the confirmation screen is the same as in the case of the menu with selection.

The order input device 20 according to the first embodiment scrolls and displays, on the select selection screen, a list in which all the select members of the select group associated with the menu item of the menu with select are expanded. The select member can be selected without transitioning from the select group selection screen to the select member selection screen. That is, it is possible to confirm and input options (select members) without selecting a select group each time.

Therefore, in the order input device 20 according to the first embodiment, the number of screen transitions is less than in the case of transitioning from the select group selection screen to the select member selection screen, and the time and effort of inputting the menu with select is reduced. reduced. Also, if the number of select groups and the number of select members are small, the amount of operations and the number of operations for scrolling the list can be reduced, and the number of touches can be reduced.

<Second Embodiment>
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment, except that the layout of the selection selection screen and the display method of the list are different. Therefore, the description of the configuration similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the differences will be described.

(Select selection screen)
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a selection selection screen according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those of the select selection screen of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

The select selection screen 300A according to the second embodiment includes a header information display section 302, a menu item display section 304, a scroll display area 306, a return button 308, and a confirmation button 310, as well as an index button for selecting a select group. 312. In the illustrated example, the select selection screen 300A includes a plurality of index buttons 312 corresponding to four types of select groups: how to grill meat, type of salad, rice or bread, and drink.

(Scroll display and selection reception processing)
Next, the flow of "scroll display and selection reception processing" will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of "scroll display and selection reception processing" according to the second embodiment of the present invention. First, at step 300, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the index button has been operated.

If the index button 312 has been operated, go to step 302 . Next, at step 302, the CPU 32 moves the list so that the corresponding select group is displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306, and then stops. On the other hand, if the index button has not been operated in step 300, step 310 is reached. At step 310, the CPU 32 scrolls the list according to the amount of operation as usual.

Next, at step 304, the CPU 32 determines whether or not a select member has been selected. If a select member has been selected, proceed to step 306; otherwise, return to step 300.

Next, at step 306, the CPU 32 stores the selected select member in the RAM 36. FIG. Next, at step 308, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the selection of select members has been completed. If the selection has not been completed, return to step 300 . If the selection is complete, exit the routine.

In the order input device according to the second embodiment, in addition to obtaining the same effects as in the first embodiment, by operating the index button 312, the desired order entry can be displayed at the top of the scroll display area without performing a scroll operation. , and its select members.

<Third Embodiment>
The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the list display method is different. Therefore, the description of the configuration similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the differences will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(B), when the list is scrolled, the select members included in the "type of salad" are displayed, but the image of the select group including the group name "type of salad" is displayed. It may not be displayed. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, while the select members in the select group are being displayed, the image of the select group including the group name is fixedly displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306 as a "heading". be.

The change in the display mode of the list will be described separately for the case of upward scrolling and the case of downward scrolling. FIGS. 14(1) to 14(5) are schematic diagrams showing an example of upward scrolling display on the select selection screen according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14(1), the select group 74A of the list 72 is at the top of the scroll display area 306 at first. Select group 74A is fixedly displayed at the top of scroll display area 306 . As shown in FIG. 14(2), even if the list 72 is scrolled upward, the select group 74A is fixedly displayed at the top while the select members of the select group 74A are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14(3), when the list 72 is scrolled upward and the display of the selected members of the select group 74A ends, the fixed display of the select group 74A ends. As shown in FIG. 14(4), as the list 72 is scrolled upward, the select group 74A is pushed up to the next select group 74B and pushed out of the scroll display area 306. As shown in FIG. When the select group 74B reaches the top of the scroll display area 306, the select group 74B is fixedly displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306 as shown in FIG. 14(5).

On the other hand, FIGS. 15(1) to 15(5) are schematic diagrams showing an example of downward scrolling display on the select selection screen according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15(1), the select group 74D of the list 72 is at the top of the scroll display area 306 at first. As shown in FIG. 15B, the select group 74C is fixedly displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306 before the list 72 is scrolled down and the select members of the next select group 74C are displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 15(3) and 15(4), when the list 72 is scrolled down, the select members of the select group 74C are displayed in order from the bottom. While the select members of the select group 74C are displayed, the select group 74C is fixedly displayed at the top.

As shown in FIG. 15(5), when the list 72 is scrolled down to display all the select members of the select group 74C, before the select members of the next select group 74B are displayed, the select group 74C is released, and the select group 74B is fixedly displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306. FIG.

The display shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is realized by the display method shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 described below. In this method, the image displayed in the scroll display area 306 is composed of the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer superimposed on the image of the first layer. Images in the first layer are partial images of the list 72 . The image of the second layer is the image of the select group 74 serving as the "heading".

(Scroll display and selection reception processing)
Next, the "scroll display and selection acceptance process" will be described.
FIGS. 16A to 16E are diagrams for explaining in detail the upward scroll display method. FIGS. 17A to 17E are diagrams for explaining the downward scroll display method in detail. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of "scroll display and selection reception processing" according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The flow of processing shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 as appropriate.

First, at step 400, the CPU 32 determines whether or not scrolling is up. If scrolling up, proceed to step 402; if scrolling down, proceed to step 430;

(for scrolling up)
Next, in step 402, the CPU 32 scrolls the first layer up according to the amount of operation. Next, at step 404, CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether the first select group has reached line L1. A line L1 is a line representing the beginning of the scroll display area 306 . When the first select group reaches line L1, step 406 is entered. Next, at step 406, the CPU 32 copies the image of the first select group and pastes it to the top of the second layer to fix the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the select group 74A of the list 72 of the first layer reaches the line L1, the image of the select group 74A is copied and pasted to the top of the second layer. Also, the second layer is in a fixed state, and the images of the select group 74A of the second layer are superimposed on the list 72 of the first layer in a fixed state. As shown in FIG. 16B, even if the list 72 of the first layer is scrolled upward, the image of the select group 74A of the second layer is displayed while the select members of the select group 74A are being displayed. , is fixedly displayed at the top of the scroll display area 306 .

Next, at step 408, the CPU 32 scrolls up the first layer according to the amount of operation. Next, at step 410, CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether the next select group has reached line L2. Line L2 is a line spaced downward from line L1 by the width of the select group. When the next select group reaches line L2, step 412 is reached. Next, in step 412, the CPU 32 copies the image of the next select group and pastes it under the previous select group on the second layer, releasing the fixation of the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the list 72 of the first layer is scrolled upward, and the select group 74B of the first layer is displayed on the line L2 (here, the image of the select group 74A of the second layer). When the line L2 representing the lower end is reached, the image of the select group 74B is copied and pasted below the image of the select group 74A on the second layer. Here, the fixation of the second layer is released, and the image of the second layer is also scrolled in synchronization with the list 72 of the first layer.

Next, in step 414, the CPU 32 scrolls up the first layer and the second layer according to the amount of operation. Next, at step 416, CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether the next select group has reached line L1. When the next select group reaches line L1, step 418 is reached. Next, at step 418, the CPU 32 deletes the image of the previous select group from the second layer and fixes the second layer with the image of the next select group pasted to the top of the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 16(D) and 16(E), as the list 72 of the first layer is scrolled upward, the image of the second layer is also scrolled upward, and the select group of the second layer is displayed. 74A is pushed out of the scroll display area 306. FIG. On the other hand, when the select group 74A of the first layer and the select group 74B of the second layer reach the line L1, the second layer is in a fixed state, and the image of the select group 74B of the second layer becomes the list of the first layer. It is superimposed on Table 72.

Next, at step 420, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the selection of select members has been completed. If the selection has not been completed, go to step 422 . If the selection is complete, exit the routine. Next, at step 422, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the upward scrolling is to be continued. If scrolling up is to be continued, return to step 408 . If scrolling up is not to be continued, that is, if scrolling down is to be performed, follow indicator A and proceed to step 436 .

(For scrolling down)
On the other hand, when it is determined to scroll down at step 400 and the process proceeds to step 430, at step 430, the CPU 32 scrolls down the first layer according to the operation amount. Next, at step 432, the CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether or not the first select member has reached the line L1. When the first select group member reaches line L1, step 434 is entered. Next, at step 434, the CPU 32 copies the image of the first select group and pastes it to the top of the second layer to fix the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the select member of the select group 74D of the list 72 of the first layer reaches the line L1, the image of the select group 74D is copied and pasted to the top of the second layer. be done. Also, the second layer is in a fixed state, and the images of the select group 74D of the second layer are superimposed on the list 72 of the first layer.

Next, at step 436, the CPU 32 scrolls down the first layer according to the amount of operation. Next, at step 438, the CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether or not the next select member has reached the line L1. When the next select member reaches line L1, step 440 is reached. Next, at step 440, the CPU 32 copies the image of the next select group and pastes it over the previous select group of the second layer, unfixing the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the list 72 of the first layer is scrolled down and the select member of the select group 74C of the first layer reaches the line L1, the image of the select group 74C is copied. is pasted on the image of the select group 74D of the second layer. Here, the fixation of the second layer is released, and the image of the second layer is also scrolled in synchronization with the list 72 of the first layer.

Next, in step 442, the CPU 32 scrolls down the first layer and the second layer according to the amount of operation. Next, at step 444, CPU 32 repeatedly determines whether the next select group of the second layer has reached line L2. When the next select group of the second layer reaches line L2, step 446 is reached. Next, at step 446, the CPU 32 deletes the image of the previous select group from the second layer and fixes the second layer with the image of the next select group pasted to the top of the second layer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the first layer and the second layer are scrolled down and the select group 74C of the second layer reaches the line L2, the image of the select group 74D is deleted from the second layer. be done. Then, the second layer is in a fixed state, and the images of the select group 74C of the second layer are superimposed on the list 72 of the first layer.

Next, at step 448, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the selection of select members has been completed. If the selection has not been completed, go to step 450 . If the selection is complete, exit the routine. Next, at step 450, the CPU 32 determines whether downward scrolling is to be continued. If downward scrolling is to be continued, return to step 436 . If downward scrolling is not continued, that is, if switching to upward scrolling, follow indicator B and proceed to step 408 .

For example, when downward scrolling continues, as shown in FIG. , the image of the select group 74B is copied and pasted on the image of the select group 74C of the second layer. The fixation of the second layer is released, and the image of the second layer is also scrolled in synchronization with the list 72 of the first layer.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17(E), when the first layer and the second layer are scrolled down and the select group 74B of the second layer reaches the line L2, the image of the select group 74C is deleted from the second layer. be done. Then, the second layer is in a fixed state, and the images of the select group 74B of the second layer are superimposed on the list 72 of the first layer.

In the order input device according to the third embodiment, in addition to obtaining the same effects as in the first embodiment, when the select members are displayed, the select group name is always displayed. Even if a scrolling operation is performed, it becomes clear which select member of which select group is currently being displayed, and it is easy to find the select member to be selected. Therefore, the input operation becomes easier than when only the select members are displayed.

<Modification>
The configuration of the order input device and the program described in each of the above embodiments is an example, and needless to say, modifications may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

For example, an input count area may be provided in the select selection screen. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the configuration of the select selection screen. In this example, an input count area 78 is provided in the image of the select group 74 of the list. The input quantity count area 78 displays, for example, the value of input quantity/input required quantity. When one select group is selected for the select group 74, the input quantity is incremented by one, and the display of the input quantity count area 78 is rewritten, for example, from "0/1" to "1/1".

The customer service staff can confirm the input status of the menu with selection by the display of the input count area. Also, by specifying the required input quantity, the conditions for clearing the error will be clarified.

When the input is an arbitrary select group, only the input quantity is displayed in the input count area 78 . Also, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as the number of inputs completed being greater than or equal to the required number of inputs, the color of the image of the select group may be changed.

Further, while the options included in the selection items are being displayed, the method of controlling so that the image of the selection item is displayed together with the image of the option is not limited to the one described in the third embodiment. For example, the display area includes a reference area in which the selection items are arranged, and options adjacent to the reference area and corresponding to the selection items are arranged. When the variable area is greater than 0 and less than the maximum, the display control unit fixes the selected item to the reference area, changes the variable area with scrolling, and sets the variable area to 0. Alternatively, in the case of the maximum, the selection items in the reference area should be scrolled.

10 Order management system 20 Order input device 22 Order management device 24 Printing device 26 Cooking management device 28 Serving management device 30 Accounting device 38 Touch panel input display device 40 Display unit 42 Input unit 44 Communication unit 46 Storage unit 48 Bus 50 Order input program 52 Menu structure table 54 Standard screen information 56 Order input information 60 Menu input reception unit 62 List generation unit 64 Scroll display and selection reception unit 66 Order content output unit 68 Menu structure storage unit 70 Order input storage unit 72 List table 74 Select group 76 Select member 78 Input count area 100 Header information input screen 200 Menu list display screen 300 Select selection screen 302 Header information display section 304 Menu item display section 306 Scroll display area 308 Back button 310 Confirm button 312 Index button 400 Confirm screen

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An order entry device for entering an order,
A plurality of selection items and a plurality of options corresponding to the ordered menu with selection are read from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection, a generation unit that generates an image of a list that displays a list of selection items and multiple options of
a display control unit for displaying an image of the list in a predetermined display area of a selection screen for selecting the options in a scrollable manner with respect to the display area;
with
The display control unit
When scrolling the image of the list in the upward direction with respect to the display area,
when the first selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the image of the first selection item is fixed to the upper end and displayed superimposed on the image of the list;
When the second selection item arranged below the first selection item in the list reaches the lower end of the image of the first selection item fixedly displayed, the image of the first selection item is displayed. is released, and the image to be superimposed is replaced with the image of the second selection item,
When the second selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the image of the second selection item is fixed to the upper end and displayed superimposed on the image of the list.
Order entry device. An order entry device for entering an order,
A plurality of selection items and a plurality of options corresponding to the ordered menu with selection are read from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection, a generation unit that generates an image of a list that displays a list of selection items and multiple options of
a display control unit for displaying an image of the list in a predetermined display area of a selection screen for selecting the options in a scrollable manner with respect to the display area;
with
The display control unit
When scrolling the image of the list downward with respect to the display area,
When the image of the third selection item is fixed to the upper end portion of the display area and superimposed on the image of the list, the fourth selection item arranged above the third selection item in the list is displayed. When the option belonging to the selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the fixation of the image of the third selection item is released and the superimposed image is replaced with the image of the fourth selection item,
When the upper end of the image of the fourth selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the image of the fourth selection item is fixed to the upper end and displayed superimposed on the image of the list.
Order entry device. An order entry device for entering an order,
A plurality of selection items and a plurality of options corresponding to the ordered menu with selection are read from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection, a generation unit that generates an image of a list that displays a list of selection items and multiple options of
a display control unit for displaying an image of the list in a predetermined display area of a selection screen for selecting the options in a scrollable manner with respect to the display area;
with
The display area includes a reference area in which one of the plurality of selection items is arranged at an end of the display area , and the option adjacent to the reference area and corresponding to the one selection item . and a variable area in which the area in the scroll direction is variable in the range from 0 to the maximum with scrolling,
The display control unit
when the variable area is greater than 0 and less than the maximum, the one selected item is fixed to the reference area and the variable area changes with scrolling;
When the option corresponding to the one selection item moves in the scroll direction with scrolling and the variable area becomes 0 or the maximum, the next selection item is arranged at the end of the display area. , causing the one selection of the reference area to scroll;
Order entry device. The list image is elongated,
The images of the plurality of selection items are arranged along the length direction of the image of the list, and the images of the plurality of options belonging to the selection item are arranged adjacent to the image of each selection item in the image of the list. are arranged along the length of
The scroll direction is the length direction of the image of the list,
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The selection screen includes buttons for specifying selection items,
The display control unit moves the list so that the image of the selection item specified by the button is displayed at the end of the display area.
An order input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The display control unit controls to display the image of the selection item together with the image of the selection while the selection included in the selection item is displayed in the display area.
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . Among the plurality of selection items in the list, the color of the image of the selection item that requires input is different from the color of the image of the selection item that requires optional input.
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . providing an area for displaying the input quantity in the image of the selection item in the list;
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . Among the images of the plurality of options arranged below the images of the selection items in the list, the image of the option arranged in the final row has a shape different from the images of the other options.
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . In the selection screen for selecting the options, a menu with selection related to the selection items and options displayed in the list is displayed in a display area different from the display area for displaying the image of the list.
An order entry device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . A program for entering an order, comprising:
the computer,
A plurality of selection items and a plurality of options corresponding to the ordered menu with selection are read from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection, A generation unit that generates an image of a list that displays a list of selection items and multiple options of
A display control unit that displays an image of the list in a predetermined display area of a selection screen for selecting the option in a scrollable manner with respect to the display area,
When scrolling the image of the list in the upward direction with respect to the display area,
when the first selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the image of the first selection item is fixed to the upper end and displayed superimposed on the image of the list;
When the second selection item arranged below the first selection item in the list reaches the lower end of the image of the first selection item fixedly displayed, the image of the first selection item is displayed. is released, and the image to be superimposed is replaced with the image of the second selection item,
a display control unit that, when the second selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, fixes the image of the second selection item to the upper end and superimposes it on the image of the list;
A program to function as A program for entering an order, comprising:
the computer,
A plurality of selection items and a plurality of options corresponding to the ordered menu with selection are read from a storage unit storing a plurality of selection items and options for each of the plurality of selection items for each menu with selection, A generation unit that generates an image of a list that displays a list of selection items and multiple options of
A display control unit that displays an image of the list in a predetermined display area of a selection screen for selecting the option in a scrollable manner with respect to the display area,
When scrolling the image of the list downward with respect to the display area,
When the image of the third selection item is fixed to the upper end portion of the display area and superimposed on the image of the list, the fourth selection item arranged above the third selection item in the list is displayed. When the option belonging to the selection item reaches the upper end of the display area, the fixation of the image of the third selection item is released and the superimposed image is replaced with the image of the fourth selection item,
display control for fixing the image of the fourth selection item to the upper end and superimposing it on the image of the list when the upper end of the image of the fourth selection item reaches the upper end of the display area; part,
A program to function as

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