JP7195577B2 - Registration device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a registration device and program.

A registration device that executes product registration processing according to a product registration operation performed by a store clerk and a settlement device that executes settlement processing according to the product registration processing executed by the registration device according to a customer's operation are separately provided. A POS system (merchandise sales data processing system) is known. In such a registration device of a POS system, there is known a technique for displaying a settlement device designation button for performing an operation for designating a settlement device for executing settlement processing corresponding to product registration processing (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2018-60410 A

As described above, the operation for specifying the settlement device performed on the screen of the registration device is performed, for example, each time the product registration processing corresponding to one transaction is completed, and is relatively infrequent among the operations on the registration device. High operation. For this reason, it is required that the operation for designating the settlement device performed on the screen of the registration device should be easy to operate, including, for example, high visibility.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to improve the operability of an operation for specifying a settlement device, which is performed as an operation on the screen of a registration device.

One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problems is a registration device that executes product registration processing for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and an operation by a customer based on product registration information according to the product registration processing. A registration device in a merchandise sales data processing system having a plurality of settlement devices for executing settlement processing in response to a request, wherein the settlement device for executing the settlement processing is specified in response to the execution of a predetermined operation. The registration device is provided with a control unit for displaying a second image operator which is larger in size than the first image operator and designates a settlement device for executing the settlement process.

Further, one aspect of the present embodiment includes a registration device that executes a product registration process for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and a settlement process according to a customer's operation based on product registration information according to the product registration process. A first image operator for designating a settlement device for executing said settlement processing in response to a predetermined operation performed on a computer as a registration device in a merchandise sales data processing system having a plurality of settlement devices for executing said settlement processing It is a program for functioning as a control unit that displays a second image operator that designates a settlement device that executes the settlement process and that has a larger size.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect of improving the operability of the settlement device designation operation performed as an operation on the screen of the registration device.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a POS system according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an external appearance of the registration apparatus in 1st Embodiment, and a payment|settlement apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the registration apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the settlement apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the goods registration screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the small plan screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the settlement designation|designated enlarged screen in 1st Embodiment. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure executed by the registration device in the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the settlement designation|designated enlarged screen in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the settlement designation|designated enlarged screen in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the settlement designation|designated enlarged screen in the 2nd modification of this embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a POS system 1 according to this embodiment. The POS system 1 shown in the figure includes a management device 10, two registration devices 20-1 and 20-2, and three settlement devices 30-1, 30-2 and 30-3.
In the following description, the registration devices 20-1 and 20-2 will be referred to as the registration device 20 unless otherwise distinguished. Further, the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 are referred to as the settlement device 30 when they are not particularly distinguished.
The management device 10, the registration device 20, and the settlement device 30 are interconnected by a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) 11. FIG.

Note that the configuration of the POS system 1 shown in the figure is an example. For example, in the POS system 1, the number of the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 to be installed is not particularly limited, and the number may be one or more. Also, the POS system 1 of the present embodiment may be configured without the management device 10 .
If the configuration of the POS system 1 does not include the management device 10, another device (for example, one representative registration device 20 among the plurality of registration devices 20) may include the management device 10. You may make it combine the function as.

The management device 10 is an information processing device that manages the POS system 1. The management device 10 manages the registration device 20, the settlement device 30, and the like in the POS system 1, and manages various information such as a product master. The management device 10 appropriately transmits the latest product master data to the registration device 20 and each settlement device 30 . A product master is a file that stores product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name (product name, item name), selling price, and discount information for each product.
The management device 10 acquires a product master reflecting the latest product information from an external source (for example, a server at the head office or a removable storage medium), and transmits it to the registration device 20 and each settlement device 30 as appropriate.

The registration device 20 executes product registration processing for registering products to be purchased. The operation of registering a product (product registration operation) is performed, for example, by using a scanner to read a barcode attached to the product, or by operating a preset button or the like displayed on the product registration screen. Through such a product registration operation, for example, product identification information is input to the registration device 20, and the registration device 20 acquires product information corresponding to the input product identification information.
Further, the registration device 20 generates and stores information (hereinafter referred to as "settlement information") used for settlement of the merchandise registered corresponding to each transaction.

The settlement information includes transaction identification information that identifies the corresponding transaction, settlement information identification information that identifies the settlement information, registration date and time, product identification information of each registered product, product name of each registered product, sales price, It may include discount information, transaction points (purchase points) indicating the number of products to be purchased, and the total amount of products to be purchased (total amount). Further, the settlement information may further include registration device identification information for identifying the registration device 20 that generated the settlement information (that is, the registration device 20 that registered the product related to the settlement information). In this way, the settlement information has contents reflecting the product registration processing result corresponding to one transaction.

The settlement information is used for settlement processing in the settlement device 30 . The settlement process is a process of paying and settling the price of the registered product by selectively using cash, electronic money, credit card, or the like.

In this embodiment, a plurality of settlement devices 30 are installed, and one of the plurality executes settlement processing using settlement information generated in the registration device 20 . Modes for designating the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing from among the plurality of settlement devices 30 include the following first designation mode and second designation mode.

A first designation mode is a mode in which the store clerk designates the settlement device 30 on which the settlement process is to be executed using the registration device 20 .
That is, the store clerk designates the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing from among the plurality of settlement devices 30 by performing an operation for designating the settlement device 30 on the registration device 20 .
The registration device 20 displays operation information indicating the operation status of each settlement device 30, and when the clerk designates the settlement device 30 on the registration device 20, the operation state of each settlement device 30 is confirmed. You may make it possible.

When the store clerk designates the settlement device 30 , the settlement information generated by the registration device 20 is transmitted to the specified settlement device 30 via the LAN 11 . That is, when the settlement device 30 is specified following the product registration process, the registration device 20 transmits settlement information reflecting the result of the product registration process to the specified settlement device 30 .
In this embodiment, the registration device 20 directly transmits the settlement information to the settlement device 30 , but may transmit the settlement information to the settlement device 30 via the management device 10 .

In the second specification mode, the registration device 20 issues a medium for settlement processing (accounting ticket (registered trademark)), and the customer reads the accounting ticket handed over by the store clerk with one settlement device 30. It is a mode that allows
That is, the customer designates one of the plurality of settlement devices 30 to execute settlement processing by causing the settlement device 30 to read the accounting ticket handed over by the clerk.
Registration device identification information indicating the registration device 20 of the issuer and settlement information are printed (printed) on the accounting ticket in the form of either a bar code (one-dimensional code) or a two-dimensional code. . When the settlement device 30 reads the code of the accounting ticket, it acquires the settlement information indicated by the read code.

The settlement device 30 executes settlement processing according to customer's operation. Further, when the settlement processing is completed, the settlement device 30 notifies the registration device 20 of the completion of the settlement processing.

Next, configuration examples of the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance example of the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the registration device 20. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement device 30. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the registration device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a storage section 202, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 203, a scanner section 204, a store clerk display section 205, and a customer display. A unit 205 a , an operation unit 206 , a communication unit 207 , a buzzer 208 , a printing unit 209 and a card reader 210 are provided. They can communicate with each other via a bus.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the registration device 20 by reading and executing programs stored in the storage unit 202 .
The storage unit 202 is an auxiliary storage device for the CPU 201 and stores various information used by the CPU 201 including programs.

A RAM 203 is a main storage device of the CPU 201 and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores a product master acquired from the management device 10, settlement information generated after product registration processing, and the like.
The scanner unit 204 optically reads a bar code (product code) attached to the product.

The store clerk display unit 205 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel) and displays various information for the store clerk.
For example, the store clerk display unit 205 displays a product registration screen on which preset buttons associated with product information (product code, etc.) are arranged.

The customer display section 205a displays various information for customers. For example, the customer display unit 205a displays the price of the registered product. The customer display unit 205a may be a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel).

The operation unit 206 includes various operation buttons (subtotal key, cash total key, number key, correction key, preset key, etc.) for operating the registration device 20 . For example, when an operation button (preset key) is operated, the operation unit 206 accepts operation input for product information (product code, etc.) preset and registered in the preset key.

A communication unit 207 communicates with other devices via the LAN 11 .
A buzzer 208 generates a buzzer sound when it is necessary for the store clerk to confirm the operation.
A printing unit 209 prints and issues a medium as necessary. For example, the printing unit 209 can print and issue accounting coupons.

The card reader 210 is a device that reads information from, for example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) tag in the form of an IC (Integra Circuit) card.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the appearance of the registration device 20 including the scanner unit 204, display unit for store clerk 205, operation unit 206, printing unit 209, and card reader 210. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the settlement device 30 includes a CPU 301, a storage unit 302, a RAM 303, a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, and a printing unit 309. , a settlement unit 310 , a sign pole 311 , a human detection sensor 312 and a card reader 313 . They can communicate with each other via a bus.

The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the settlement device 30 by reading and executing programs stored in the storage unit 302 .
A storage unit 302 is an auxiliary storage device for the CPU 301 and stores various kinds of information used by the CPU 301 including programs.

A RAM 303 is a main storage device of the CPU 301 and stores various information. For example, the RAM 303 stores settlement processing information that reflects the result of executing settlement processing based on the product master acquired from the management device 10 and the settlement information acquired from the registration device 20 .
The scanner unit 304 optically reads, for example, a code (bar code or two-dimensional code) printed on an accounting ticket or a code (membership code) attached to a membership card or the like.

The display unit 305 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel) and displays various information. For example, the display unit 305 displays a settlement screen on which the total amount and the like are displayed.

The operation unit 306 includes various operation buttons (correction key, preset key, etc.) for operating the settlement device 30 . For example, the operation unit 306 accepts correction of operation input by operating an operation button (correction key).

A communication unit 307 communicates with other devices via the LAN 11 .
A buzzer 308 generates a buzzer sound for reporting an error when an error or the like occurs.
A printing unit 309 prints and issues a medium. For example, the printing unit 309 prints and issues a settlement receipt to be brought back by the customer when settlement processing (that is, settlement of the purchase price of the product) is completed.

The settlement unit 310 performs processing related to settlement (settlement). The type of payment that the payment unit 310 in this embodiment can handle is at least one of payment using cash, payment using a credit card, and payment using electronic money. Listed in
The settlement unit 310 is provided with a change machine to handle settlement by cash. The change machine has a bill slot for inserting and ejecting bills, a coin slot for inserting coins, and a change slot for ejecting change. The settlement unit 310 executes settlement with cash using a change dispenser, and outputs the result of executing the settlement (for example, information indicating whether or not the settlement is successful) to the CPU 301 via the bus.
In addition, when dealing with payment by using a credit card, the payment unit 310 is provided with a credit card reader, and performs payment processing using information read by the credit card reader.
In addition, when dealing with payment using electronic money, the payment unit 310 includes an electronic money reader, and performs payment processing using information read by the electronic money reader.

The sign pole 311 has indicator lights of a plurality of colors, and by lighting or blinking these indicator lights, it is possible to report information indicating that the checkout device 30 is the device specified by the store clerk and to operate it. Inform you of something.
The human detection sensor 312 is a sensor that detects that a person (customer) is within a predetermined range in front of the settlement device 30 .
Note that the detection output of the human detection sensor 312 is used to determine whether or not a person has approached the machine when the payment system 30 automatically displays the payment screen in response to a person approaching the machine, for example. Used to judge. However, the settlement device 30 may display the settlement screen, for example, in response to receipt of settlement information, reading of a bar code printed on an accounting ticket, etc. In this case, human detection is possible. Sensor 312 may be omitted.

The card reader 313 is a device that reads information from, for example, an IC card type RFID tag.

2 shows the external configuration of the settlement device 30 including a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a printing unit 309, a settlement unit 310, a sign pole 311, a card reader 313, and the like.

The registration device 20 of the present embodiment displays, on the salesclerk display unit 205, an operation screen corresponding to various operations to be performed by the salesclerk, including product registration operations and operations related to various settings in the registration device 20 and the POS system 1. Let
FIG. 5 shows an example of a mode of a product registration screen AR1, which is one of the operation screens displayed on the store clerk display unit 205. As shown in FIG. The product registration screen AR1 is a screen corresponding to a product registration operation performed by a store clerk.

The product registration screen AR1 shown in the same figure has a structure in which sheets (product registration sheets) indicating the content of product registration corresponding to each transaction are superimposed. Each product registration sheet is provided with a tab (product registration tab: an example of a header area). In the figure, three product registration tabs TAB1-1, TAB1-2 and TAB1-3 are displayed. The product registration screen AR1 of FIG. 1 has a structure in which these three product registration sheets are superimposed.
The product registration tabs TAB1-1, TAB1-2, and TAB1-3 display numbers indicating registration order numbers. The registration order number indicates the order in which product registration was started. In the figure, registration order numbers "1", "2" and "3" are displayed on the product registration tabs TAB1-1, TAB1-2 and TAB1-3, respectively. This means that the order in which product registration was started is the order of the transaction corresponding to the product registration tab TAB1-1, the transaction corresponding to the product registration tab TAB1-2, and the transaction corresponding to the product registration tab TAB1-3. indicates
In the following description, the individual product registration tabs TAB1-1, TAB1-2, TAB1-3, etc. will be referred to as product registration tab TAB1 unless otherwise distinguished.

In this embodiment, the fact that three product registration tabs TAB1 are displayed as shown in FIG. is shown. The store clerk can perform the product registration for the corresponding transaction by operating the product registration sheet arranged in the foreground among these three product registration sheets. As for the transaction corresponding to the product registration sheet arranged below the forefront, the product registration is suspended.
By performing an operation (touch operation) on the product registration tab TAB1, the clerk moves the product registration sheet to which the operated product registration tab TAB1 is attached to the foreground, and corresponds to the product registration sheet moved to the forefront. It is possible to register products for transactions to be made. In other words, the store clerk selects the active product registration sheet corresponding to any one transaction from among the multiple transactions being registered by operating the product registration tab TAB1, and selects the active product registration sheet. Product registration operations in transactions can be performed.

The figure shows a state in which the product registration sheet with the product registration tab TAB1-1 is activated. A product button area AR10 is arranged in the active product registration sheet. In the product button area AR10, product buttons corresponding to each product are arranged. The product button displays, for example, the product name indicating the corresponding product.
The store clerk can specify the product to be registered by operating the product button in the product registration operation. Specifically, when a product with a product name of "product B" is to be designated as a registration target, the clerk operates the product button labeled "product B" among the product buttons arranged in the product button area AR10. should be done. By operating the product button for "product B", "product B" is designated as a registration target. Subsequently, the store clerk can perform an operation of inputting, for example, the quantity of "merchandise B". By performing the above-described operation for each purchased product, the store clerk can register the products one by one.

The product registration sheet of FIG. 1 shows that two products are currently registered. Specifically, in the registered product list area AR11 in the product registration sheet of FIG. 10, it is indicated that two products have been registered in the order of "product A" and "product B". Further, in the registered product area AR12, information about the last registered "product B" is shown. The total amount area AR13 indicates that the total number of products registered so far is "2" and the total amount of these two products is 1900 yen.

In addition, on the screen of the store clerk display unit 205, a common area AR20 (an example of a common area) is arranged together with the product registration screen AR1. The common area AR20 is arranged in an area different from the area as the product registration screen AR1 in the entire display area of the store clerk display section 205 . In this embodiment, the area where the product registration screen AR1 is displayed corresponds to, for example, the area where the main operation screen is displayed (an example of the operation screen area). The display of the operation screen is switched according to, for example. The common area AR20 is an area in which the display in the same mode is maintained without changing according to the switching of the display of the main operation screen. In other words, even if the function provided by the main operation screen on the store clerk display unit 205 is changed, the common area AR20 provides the same function without changing accordingly.

In the common area AR20 in the figure, settlement device designation buttons BT1-1, BT1-2, and BT1-3 (an example of a first image operator) are arranged. The settlement device designation buttons BT1-1 and BT1-2 correspond to the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3, respectively, and the operation of designating the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing (settlement device designation operation). is the button on which the
Note that the settlement device designation buttons BT1-1 and BT1-2 are referred to as the settlement device designation button BT1 when they are not distinguished from each other.

An example in which an enlarged display button BT2 is also arranged in the common area AR20 is shown. The enlarged display button BT2 will be described later.

When the settlement device designation button BT1 is pressed, settlement device state display indicating the current state of the corresponding settlement device 30 is performed. In the same figure, an example is shown in which the settlement device status display is performed by badges BG arranged for each settlement device designation button BT1.
Specifically, an example is shown in which a badge BG displaying "standby" is arranged on the settlement device specifying button BT1-1 in the figure. The state of the settlement device designation button BT1-1 indicates that the settlement device 30-1 is waiting for the start of settlement processing. In other words, the settlement device 30-1 at this time is in a state where the settlement-related operation has not been started and the settlement instruction information has not been received.
Further, an example is shown in which a badge BG displaying "Standby" is also arranged on the settlement device designation button BT1-2 in the same figure as with the settlement device designation button BT1-1.
Further, an example is shown in which a badge BG displaying "in use" is arranged on the settlement device specifying button BT1-3. Further, the characters "payment machine 3" in the payment device designation button BT1-3 are hatched. The state of the settlement device designation button BT1-3 indicates that the settlement device 30-3 is executing the settlement processing based on the settlement information acquired by receiving the settlement instruction information in accordance with the customer's operation.
For example, the color and pattern of the settlement device designation button BT1 itself may be changed according to the state of the settlement device 30 as described above.

It should be noted that various states other than the above-mentioned "standby" and "in use", such as near-end, near-full, and failure, may also be displayed depending on the settlement device state display. The settlement device status display is displayed in a manner other than the badge BG, such as by displaying characters, icons, etc. that fit within the settlement device designation button BT1, or in an area separate from the settlement device designation button BT1. may be

Regarding the settlement device designation button BT1 corresponding to the settlement device 30 in the "in use" state, a more detailed state of the "in use" state may be displayed. For example, when the settlement device 30 in the "in use" state is executing the settlement processing corresponding to the settlement type by cash, the information regarding the deposit amount as the deposit is indicated by the corresponding settlement device designation button BT1. may be displayed. In this case, the information on the amount of money deposited as a deposit is such that, for example, in response to the insertion of money as a deposit into the settlement device 30, the total amount of money that has been deposited up to the present time is indicated. good. Alternatively, at the stage when an amount equal to or more than the total amount of products has been put in and the amount of the deposit has been determined, the determined amount of the deposit may be displayed.
In addition, when the settlement device 30 in the "in use" state is executing settlement processing corresponding to the settlement type by credit card, electronic money, etc., for example, "paying by card" or "paying by electronic money" is displayed. , a display may be made to indicate that the settlement process is being executed for credit cards or electronic money.
The display indicating the more detailed state in the "in use" state as described above may be performed instead of the display indicating the "in use" state by the badge BG in FIG. 5, for example.

In the POS system 1, the display of the state of each settlement device 30 on the registration device 20 as described above is performed by the settlement device 30 periodically or in response to an inquiry from the registration device 20 or the management device 10. This is achieved by

For example, when the store clerk completes the product registration operation for all the products in the transaction corresponding to the product registration sheet with the product registration tab TAB1-1, the clerk performs the subtotal operation. The subtotal operation is an operation on a button for subtotal operation arranged at a predetermined position of the clerk display unit 205, or an operation on a physical key for subtotal operation included in the operation unit 206, although illustration is omitted. you can

In response to the subtotal operation, the product registration screen AR1 on the salesclerk display unit 205 is displayed so as to be changed to the subtotal screen.
FIG. 6 shows an example of the sub-plan screen AR5 that is displayed when the subtotal operation is performed at the stage where the product A and the product B are registered as shown in FIG.

A sub-plan screen AR5 in the same figure shows subtotal results for transactions corresponding to the product registration tab TAB1-1.
In the registered product area AR51 of the subplan AR5, the items of the products that have been registered so far in the current transaction are arranged from the top to the bottom in the order of registration.
In the registered product area AR51 in the figure, items for each of the two products, "Product A" and "Product B", are arranged according to the order of registration.
In the item of "product A", one "product A" with a tax-included unit price of 800 yen is registered, indicating that the tax-included amount of "product A" is 800 yen.
In the item of "product B", since one "product B" with a unit price including tax of 1100 yen is registered, it is indicated that the tax-included amount for "product B" is 1100 yen.

On the sub-plan screen AR5, a sub-total amount area AR52 shows the sub-total results based on the product registration results so far. In the subtotal amount area AR52 in the figure, the number of registered products is two, and the subtotal amount for the two registered products is 1900 yen.
In the sub-plan screen AR5, a total amount area AR53 shows the total amount based on the registration results of the products so far. As the total amount, 1900 yen, which is the same as the subtotal amount, is displayed.

Further, the sub-plan screen AR5 shown in the same figure is displayed so as to switch from the product registration screen AR1 of FIG. 5 according to the sub-total operation. On the other hand, the common area AR20 continues to have the same contents as when the product registration screen AR1 of FIG. Is displayed.

In the state where the subtotal screen is displayed by performing the subtotal operation as described above, the clerk selects the settlement device 30 for executing the settlement processing corresponding to the transaction from among the settlement devices 30-1 to 30-3. Check whether it should be In this case, the clerk can confirm which settlement device 30 should execute settlement processing corresponding to the transaction by visually confirming which settlement device 30 currently has a corresponding customer, for example.
Note that the settlement device 30 may be provided with an imaging device. For example, when it is determined that the same person has been imaged continuously for a certain period of time or more based on the image captured by the imaging device, the captured image is displayed on the clerk display unit 205 of the registration device 20. can be In this way, the store clerk can more accurately confirm which settlement device 30 has the corresponding customer.

As the settlement device designation operation, the store clerk can operate the settlement device designation button BT1 corresponding to the confirmed settlement device 30 . In correspondence with the example of FIG. 5, the settlement device designation button BT1 targeted for the settlement device designation operation is the settlement device designation button BT1-1 corresponding to the settlement device 30-1. Therefore, the store clerk in this case may operate the settlement device designation button BT1-1 as the settlement device designation operation.

In response to the operation of the settlement device designation button BT1-1, the registration device 20 outputs settlement instruction information including settlement instruction information for the transaction corresponding to the product registration sheet to which the product registration tab TAB1-1 is attached. is transmitted to the settlement device 30-1.
In response to the transmission of the settlement information to the settlement device 30-1 as described above, the commodity registration sheet with the commodity registration tab TAB1-1 that has been displayed on the registration device 20 is changed to the commodity registration sheet. It should be erased from the screen. Then, instead, for example, the product registration sheet with the product registration tab TAB1-2 is displayed so as to be in the foreground.
Also, when the product registration sheet with the product registration tab TAB1-2 is displayed in the foreground, the registration order number displayed on the product registration tab TAB1-2 changes from "2" to " 1”, and the registration order number displayed on the product registration tab TAB1-2 is moved up from “3” to “2”.

The clerk who operates the registration device 20 verbally instructs the customer corresponding to the transaction for which the current settlement device designation operation is performed to go to the settlement device 30-1 designated by the settlement device designation operation and settle the account. to tell. The customer is made to go to the settlement device 30-1 informed by the store clerk to settle the settlement.
The settlement device 30-1 receives the settlement instruction information transmitted from the registration device 20 as described above. A customer who goes to the settlement device 30-1 performs an operation for settlement. The settlement device 30-1 executes settlement processing using the settlement information included in the received settlement instruction information according to the operation performed by the customer.

As can be understood from the above description, the registration device 20 of the present embodiment can operate the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20 as the settlement device designation operation.
However, in the example of FIG. 5, the common area AR20 is positioned as a sub operation area with respect to the area of the main operation screen where the product registration screen and the like are arranged. For this reason, the area occupied by the common area AR20 on the entire screen of the clerk display section 205 is considerably smaller than that of the main operation area. Therefore, there is a limit to increasing the size of the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20. Furthermore, the common area AR20 is arranged on the lower edge side of the screen of the salesclerk display section 205 . Along with this, the settlement device designation button BT1 is also arranged on the edge side of the screen of the clerk display section 205 .
For this reason, some staff members may have the impression that the operability of the settlement device designation button BT1 shown in FIG. 5 is not good in terms of size, position, and the like.
As can be understood from the explanation so far, the settlement device designation operation is an operation performed each time product registration corresponding to one transaction is completed. Therefore, the settlement device designation operation is one of the operations performed by the store clerk who operates the registration device 20 with a relatively high frequency. For this reason, it is preferable to improve the operability as much as possible for the settlement device designation operation.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the common area AR20, an enlarged display button BT2 is arranged together with the settlement device designation button BT1. The enlarged display button BT2 is a button that is operated to enlarge and display the settlement device designation button.
When the clerk thinks that it is difficult to operate the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20 when performing the settlement device designation operation, the clerk can operate the enlarged display button BT2 (magnification instruction operation). can. In response to the enlargement instructing operation, the salesclerk display unit 205 displays an enlarged settlement designation screen.

FIG. 7 shows an example of one aspect of the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in this embodiment. The settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in the figure shows an example of a mode in which it is superimposed on the operation screen including the small plan screen AR5 shown in FIG. 6 in a window format.
In the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, settlement device designation buttons BT10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 (an example of a second image operator) corresponding to each of the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 are displayed. placed. In the following description, the settlement device designation buttons BT10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 will be referred to as the settlement device designation button BT10 unless otherwise distinguished.

A badge BG indicating the state (status) of the corresponding settlement device 30 is arranged on each settlement device designation button BT10.
The settlement device designation button BT10-1 has a badge BG indicating that the corresponding settlement device 30-1 is in a standby state and a badge indicating that there is insufficient change (a certain denomination is near-end). An example is shown in which two badges BG with BG are arranged.
Further, the settlement device designation button BT10-2 has two badges BG indicating that the corresponding settlement device 30-2 is in a standby state and a badge BG indicating that the change is insufficient. Placed examples are shown.
Also, an example in which one badge BG indicating that the corresponding settlement device 30-3 is in use is arranged on the settlement device designation button BT10-3 is shown.
In the example shown in the figure, for the settlement device designation buttons BT10-1 and BT10-2, the corresponding settlement devices 30-1 and 30-2 are both in a standby state, and the settlement device designation operation is possible. Therefore, it is displayed in an active state. On the other hand, the settlement device designation button BT10-3 is displayed in an inactive state and cannot be operated because the corresponding settlement device 30-3 is in use. Specifically, in the non-active state in the figure, the settlement device designation button BT10-3 is grayed out and shaded.

When the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 is displayed, the clerk operates the settlement device designation button BT10 in the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 instead of the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20. It can be performed.
It should be noted that, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed, the operation of the settlement device designation button BT1 in the common area AR20 may be disabled. In this case, it is preferable to visually recognize that the settlement device designation button BT1 cannot be operated, for example, by graying it out. Alternatively, even when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed, it may be possible to operate the settlement device designation button BT1 in the common area AR20.

The settlement device designation button BT10 arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is larger in size than the settlement device designation button BT1 in the common area AR20. For this reason, it is easier for the store clerk to perform the settlement device designation operation by operating the settlement device designation button BT10 than by operating the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20.
Further, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed in the foreground at approximately the center of the screen of the store clerk display section 205 . In this respect as well, the clerk can operate the settlement device designation button BT10 more easily than the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20 as the settlement device designation operation.
In this way, in the present embodiment, by displaying the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 on which the settlement device designation button BT10 is arranged on the store clerk display unit 205, the operability of the settlement device designation operation is improved. ing.

Further, the settlement device designation button BT1 is arranged at a fixed position in the common area AR20 and has a small size. For this reason, a touch operation is frequently performed on a specific narrow area on the touch panel of the store clerk's display unit 205 . For this reason, the area of the touch panel of the store clerk display unit 205 where the checkout device designation button BT1 is arranged tends to deteriorate with use.
Therefore, if the settlement device designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed as in the present embodiment so that the settlement device designation button BT1 having a size larger than the settlement device designation button BT1 can be operated, the frequency of operation of the settlement device designation button BT1 is reduced. is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the progress of deterioration of the area where the settlement device designation button BT1 is arranged on the touch panel.

Further, in the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of the figure, a subtotal area AR31 indicating the total amount (subtotal amount) is arranged. By arranging the subtotal area AR31 on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, the clerk can check the total for the corresponding transaction even if the settlement designation enlargement screen WD1 is displayed and the subtotal screen AR5 is hidden and difficult to see. You can get the exact amount.
In addition, in the subtotal area AR31, not only the total amount but also the breakdown of the total amount corresponding to the registered product (unit price, number of products, amount corresponding to unit price and number of products, etc.) may be displayed.

In addition, a close button BT20 is arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1. In response to the operation of the close button BT20, the payment designation enlarged screen WD1 is erased and the state returns to the state shown in FIG.

In addition to the fact that the close button BT20 is operated, the following triggers can be given as triggers (erase triggers) for erasing the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1.
For example, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may be erased using the fact that the code is read by the scanner unit 204 as an erasure trigger.
One of the cases where the code is read by the scanner unit 204 is the case where an operation is performed to read the bar code of the product in response to the customer's offer to purchase additional products. . In this case, the registration device 20 restarts the product registration process that was terminated in response to the previous subtotal operation, in response to reading the barcode of the product. In response to restarting the product registration process, the display on the store clerk display unit 205 is returned from the small plan screen AR5 to the product registration screen AR1.
Another example of the case where the code is read by the scanner unit 204 is the case where the registration device 20 reads the bar code of a product ticket for which settlement can be completed. can be done. In this case, the registration device 20 deletes the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in response to reading the barcode of the product ticket, and executes payment processing using the information of the product ticket indicated by the read barcode. . At this time, the registration device 20 may display an operation screen corresponding to settlement processing according to the use of the gift certificate on the store clerk display unit 205 .
Further, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may be erased by using the fact that the member card information is read by the scanner unit 204 or the card reader 210 as an erasure trigger. In this case, the registration device 20 associates, for example, the read membership card information with the transaction corresponding to the product registration process that has been completed in response to the previous subtotal operation, and provides points, settlement using the points balance, and the like. process may be performed.
In addition, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed when the store clerk operates a key for designating the use of a gift certificate for which settlement can be completed by the registration device 20, among the physical keys included in the operation unit 206. It may be erased depending on what has been done. In this case, the registration device 20 may shift to settlement processing according to the use of the coupon.

An example of a processing procedure executed by the registration device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Step S101: The registration device 20 starts execution of product registration processing corresponding to one transaction in response to the product registration operation being started in the standby state. After starting the execution of the product registration process, the registration device 20 executes the product registration process corresponding to each product according to the product registration operation performed by the store clerk for each purchased product. Further, after the product registration process corresponding to one transaction is started, the product registration screen AR1 with the product registration sheet of the corresponding transaction arranged in the foreground is displayed on the salesclerk display section 205 .

Step S102: After the product registration process is started, the registration device 20 waits for the subtotal operation.
Step S103: When the subtotal operation is performed, the registration device 20 completes the product registration processing thus far, and changes the display of the main operation screen on the store clerk display unit 205 from the product registration screen AR1 up to now to the current product registration screen. The subplan AR5 is changed to reflect the product registration processing result. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the common area AR20 does not change between when the product registration screen AR1 is displayed and when the small plan screen AR5 is displayed. is displayed.

Step S104: The registration device 20 determines whether or not an enlargement instruction operation has been performed while the subplan AR5 is being displayed. The enlargement instruction operation is an operation performed on the enlarged display button BT2 in the common area AR20.

Step S105: When it is determined that the enlargement instruction operation has been performed, the registration device 20 displays the settlement designation enlargement screen WD1.
Note that if the enlarged display button BT2 is operated while the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is already displayed, the registration device 20 may treat the operation as invalid.

Step S106: After the process of step S105, or when it is determined in step S104 that the enlargement instruction operation has not been performed, the registration device 20 determines whether or not the settlement apparatus designation operation has been performed. In step S106, if the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is not displayed, the registration device 20 determines whether or not the settlement device designation button BT1 in the common area AR20 has been operated. On the other hand, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed, the registration device 20 determines in step S106 whether or not the settlement device designation button BT1 on the settlement designation enlargement screen WD1 has been operated.

Step S107: If it is determined in step S106 that the settlement device designation operation has not been performed, the registration device 20 determines whether or not a trigger for erasing the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 has occurred. It should be noted that the process of step S107 may be skipped in a situation where the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is not displayed.
If it is determined that an erasure trigger has not occurred, the process returns to step S106.

Step S108: When it is determined in step S107 that a deletion trigger has occurred, the registration device 20 deletes the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 that has been displayed so far.

Step S109: For example, when the close button BT3 is operated as an erasure trigger, in response to erasing the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 in step S108, processing to return the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 to the state before it was displayed. is executed. Specifically, the registration device 20 executes processing to restore the state in which the sub-plan screen AR5 is displayed as the main operation screen as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the deletion trigger that occurred this time is the reading of a code by the scanner unit 204, the reading of information on a membership card, the operation of a physical key for designating the use of a gift certificate, etc., the registration device 20 performs the product registration process. resumption of payment, and transition to processing such as payment processing. That is, the registration device 20 in this case transitions to another predetermined process different from the process of displaying the state before the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 is displayed.
Therefore, the registration device 20 determines whether or not it is necessary to transition to another process according to the erasure trigger generated this time.
For example, if the current deletion trigger is the operation of the close button BT3, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 can be deleted in step S108, and the small plan screen AR5 can be displayed in the foreground as it is. , it is determined that transition to other processing is unnecessary. If it is determined that transition to another process is unnecessary, the process returns to step S104.
On the other hand, if the deletion trigger is the reading of a code by the scanner unit 204, the reading of information on a membership card, the operation of a physical key for designating the use of a coupon, or the like, the registration device 20 does not allow the transition to other processing. determine that it is necessary.
Step S110: If it is determined in step S109 that a transition to another process is necessary, the registration device 20 transitions to another process according to the generated erasure trigger.

Step S111: When it is determined in step S106 that the settlement device designation operation has been performed, the registration device 20 transmits settlement instruction information to the settlement device 30 designated by the settlement device designation operation.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 shows an example of one aspect of the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in this embodiment. The settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in the same figure may be displayed by the store clerk operating the enlarged display button BT2 in the common area AR20 after operating the subtotal, as in the first embodiment. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 7 are assigned the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

Settlement instruction buttons BT11-1 to BT11-4 (an example of a third image operator) are arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of FIG.
In the POS system 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible for the registration device 20 to complete the settlement processing for a predetermined settlement type that does not require the handling of cash, for example, without depending on the settlement processing of the settlement device 30. .
Each of the payment instruction buttons BT11-1 to BT11-4 designates a predetermined one of the payment types for which the registration device 20 can complete the payment processing, and instructs the registration device 20 to execute the payment processing. This is a button that is operated to instruct the .

In the present embodiment, payment using credit cards, payment using electronic money, payment using points, and coupons are used as payment types (single payment types) that can be completed by the registration device 20. payment, etc. by using
The payment instruction button BT11-1 is a button for instructing execution of payment processing corresponding to payment by using a credit card among the single payment types. When the payment instruction button BT11-1 is operated, the registration device 20 transitions to payment processing corresponding to use of a credit card.
The payment instruction button BT11-2 is a button for instructing execution of payment processing corresponding to payment using electronic money among the single payment types. When the settlement instruction button BT11-2 is operated, the registration device 20 transitions to settlement processing corresponding to use of electronic money.
The payment instruction button BT11-3 is a button for instructing execution of payment processing corresponding to payment using points among the single payment types. When the payment instruction button BT11-3 is operated, the registration device 20 transitions to payment processing corresponding to use of points.
The settlement instruction button BT11-4 is a button for instructing the execution of settlement processing corresponding to settlement using coupons among the single settlement types. When the settlement instruction button BT11-4 is operated, the registration device 20 transitions to settlement processing corresponding to the use of the coupon.
In the following description, the payment instruction buttons BT11-1 to BT11-4 will be referred to as the payment instruction button BT11 unless otherwise distinguished.

In the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of the first embodiment, a subtotal area AR31 is arranged. It can be said that the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 on which the subtotal area AR31 is arranged has the function of providing information on the product registration processing result (subtotal result) of the corresponding transaction by indicating the total amount. That is, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may have a function other than accepting the settlement device designation operation.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a settlement instruction button BT11 is arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1. In other words, in the present embodiment, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is provided with a function of receiving an operation for instructing the registration device 20 to execute settlement processing according to the settlement type corresponding to the single settlement type.

The store clerk can appropriately select and perform an adjustment device specification operation or an operation of specifying a single payment type and instructing execution of payment processing on the adjustment specification enlarged screen WD1 displayed after the subtotal operation. . In other words, for example, when the salesclerk receives an offer from a customer to make a payment using the registration device 20 according to the single payment type, the salesclerk operates the payment instruction button BT11 corresponding to the single payment type specified by the customer, and the registration device 20 You can complete the payment with On the other hand, if the clerk should make a payment by a payment type other than the single payment type, such as a payment that includes handling of cash, or if the customer wishes to settle the payment with the settlement device 30 even if the single payment type is used. , it is sufficient to operate the settlement device designation button BT10.

As a modified example of the present embodiment, the operator (payment operator) corresponding to the payment instruction button BT11 may be used when the product registration screen illustrated in FIG. 5 or the small plan screen illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed. , may be arranged at a predetermined position on the entire screen. Alternatively, the payment operator may be arranged at a predetermined position on the screen of the customer display section 205a at a predetermined timing after the product registration is started.
Then, if the operation of the settlement operator displayed as described above is performed at a timing before the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed, and the settlement processing instruction to the registration device 20 has been completed. , the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may be changed from the mode of FIG. 9 as follows.
That is, in this case, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may display the settlement type designated by the previous manipulation of the settlement operator. In this way, when the payment type specified on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed, the payment instruction button BT11 is not arranged, or the payment instruction button BT11 is grayed out, for example. may be changed to indicate that the operation is disabled. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the operation of instructing the registration device 20 to perform the payment processing redundantly at the stage of displaying the payment designation enlarged screen WD1.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of FIGS. 7 and 9 corresponding to the first and second embodiments, the settlement device designation button BT10 corresponding to all settlement devices 30 associated with the registration device 20 is It was a mode to be arranged. The registration device 20 can designate the associated settlement device 30 as the transmission destination of the settlement instruction information. Specifically, in the example of the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of FIGS. A device designation button BT10 was arranged.
In this case, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 9, the settlement device designation button BT10 corresponding to the settlement device 30 that cannot be designated as the transmission destination of the settlement instruction information because it is currently in use is also non-operating. Although it was in an active state, it was displayed constantly.

On the other hand, in the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of the present embodiment, the settlement device designation button BT10 is arranged corresponding to the settlement device 30 capable of transmitting the settlement instruction information at present, and The arrangement of those corresponding to the settlement devices 30 that are not allowed is omitted.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in this embodiment. The settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in the same figure may be displayed by the store clerk operating the enlarged display button BT2 in the common area AR20 after operating the subtotal, as in the first embodiment. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 7 are assigned the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
The figure shows that currently, among the three settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 arranged in the POS system 1, the settlement instruction information is not transmitted to the settlement devices 30-1 and 30-2. It is possible, and corresponds to a situation in which it is impossible to transmit the settlement instruction information to the settlement device 30-3.
In accordance with such a current situation, in the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of FIG. Two settlement device designation buttons BT10-1 and BT10-2 are arranged. On the other hand, in the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in the figure, the settlement device designation button corresponding to the settlement device 30-3 is not arranged.

In the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of such a mode, only the operable settlement device designation button BT10 is arranged. This prevents an erroneous operation such as a store clerk accidentally touching the settlement device designation button BT10 corresponding to the settlement device 30 that cannot be designated as the transmission destination of the settlement instruction information.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In each of the above-described embodiments, after the subtotal operation, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed in response to the operation of the enlarged display button BT2 as the enlargement instruction operation.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed in response to the subtotal operation being performed. That is, in this embodiment, the subtotal operation corresponds to the enlargement instruction operation. According to the present embodiment, there is no need to further perform an enlargement instruction operation after the subtotal operation, and the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 can be displayed immediately in response to the subtotal operation.

The settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 displayed in this embodiment may be in any of the modes shown in FIGS.
7, 9, and 10, the main operation screen displayed on the back side of the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 is also the same as that shown in FIG. , 9 and 10, it may be a small plan plane AR5.
Further, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 displayed in the present embodiment may also be erased in response to the occurrence of the same erasure trigger as in the previous embodiment. After erasing the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, the registration device 20 may display the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 again in response to the operation of the enlarged display button BT2 in the common area AR20. Further, in a state where the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is deleted, the registration device 20 can transmit settlement instruction information to the settlement device 30 in response to the operation of the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20.

<Modification>
Modifications of this embodiment will be described below.
[First modification]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the enlargement instruction operation for displaying the settlement designation enlargement screen WD1 was the operation on the enlargement display button BT2 after the subtotal operation or the subtotal operation. That is, the timing at which the enlargement instruction operation is performed is after the end of product registration corresponding to one transaction.
On the other hand, in this modification, the enlargement instruction operation may be performed at any time after product registration in one transaction is started, regardless of whether the subtotal operation is performed or not. In the case of this modification in which the enlargement instruction operation is enabled before and after the subtotal operation as described above, the enlargement instruction operation is preferably performed as an operation on the enlargement display button BT2, and is performed as an operation different from the subtotal operation.
In this case, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed before the subtotal operation, the operation of the settlement device designation button BT10 cannot be accepted because the product registration processing has not yet been completed. Therefore, in this modified example, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed in the stage before the subtotal operation, the subtotal operation is enabled while the settlement designation enlargement screen WD1 is displayed. you can In this case, the settlement device designation button BT10 arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may be activated in response to the subtotal operation.

In addition, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed before the subtotal operation, the subtotal result is not finalized until the subtotal operation is performed because, for example, the product registration processing is not completed in the subtotal area AR31. A display in a manner indicating that the Then, in response to the subtotal operation being performed, the subtotal area AR31 may display a display reflecting the finalized subtotal result, such as displaying the total amount.

[Second modification]
In this modified example, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 can be displayed by the enlargement instruction operation regardless of before or after the subtotal operation as in the first modified example. As described above, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed before the subtotal operation, the manipulation of the settlement device designation button BT10 is not accepted unless the subtotal manipulation is performed. In this case, it can be considered that there is no usefulness in displaying the settlement device designation button BT10 on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 until the subtotal operation is performed.
Therefore, in this modified example, when the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is displayed before the subtotal operation, the displayed settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 shows the state of each settlement device 30 instead of the settlement device designation button BT10, for example. (status) is displayed in more detail than the badge BG.

FIG. 11 shows a mode example of the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 displayed in this modified example. A change status area AR121, a settlement processing status area AR122, and a printer status area AR123 are arranged in the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of FIG.
In the change status area AR121, the change status of each of the adjustment device 30-1 (“adjustment machine 1”), adjustment device 30-2 (“adjustment device 2”), and adjustment device 30-3 (“adjustment device 3”) is displayed. is shown. In the example shown in the figure, the "number of sheets" and the "state" corresponding to the number of sheets for each denomination are set for each of the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 in association with the classification of each denomination. It is shown.
In the settlement processing state area AR122, each of the settlement device 30-1 (“settlement machine 1”), the settlement device 30-2 (“settlement machine 2”), and the settlement device 30-3 (“settlement machine 3”) Change status is indicated. The figure shows an example in which the settlement devices 30-1 and 30-2 are "standby" and the settlement device 30-3 is "in use".
In the printer status area AR123, the printer status of each of the settlement device 30-1 (“payment machine 1”), the settlement device 30-2 (“payment machine 2”), and the settlement device 30-3 (“payment machine 3”) is displayed. shown. The figure shows an example in which the settlement devices 30-1 and 30-3 are "normal" and the settlement device 30-2 is "receipt near end".

In the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 in the same figure, when presenting the information of the settlement devices 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3, the information items such as change status, settlement processing status, and printer status are sorted. presented in the manner described. By presenting information in this manner, the store clerk can easily grasp the status of the settlement devices 30-1 and 30-3 by paying attention to each of the change status, settlement processing status, and printer status.

It should be noted that, unlike the example in the figure, when presenting detailed information about a plurality of settlement devices 30 on one settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, the change status, settlement processing state, and printer status are displayed for each of the settlement devices 30. It is good also as the aspect summarized to. Whether the state of change, the settlement processing state, and the printer state are grouped for each of the plurality of settlement devices 30 can be set in advance by operating the registration device 20, for example. good.

For example, when a subtotal operation is performed while the content shown in FIG. It is changed to a mode in which BT10 is arranged.
Alternatively, when the subtotal operation is performed, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 of this modified example may be changed to a mode in which a settlement device designation button BT10 is further arranged in addition to the contents shown in the figure, for example.
Alternatively, the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 of this modified example has already been displayed with detailed information such as a change status area AR121, a settlement processing status area AR122, and a printer status area AR123, etc. It may be arranged. In addition, the settlement device designation button BT10 may be in an inactive state and cannot be operated until a subtotal operation is performed. Then, when the subtotal operation is performed, the settlement device designation button BT10 may be activated and changed to an operable state.

[Third Modification]
The settlement device designation button BT10 arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is larger in size than the settlement device designation button BT1 in the common area AR20. Therefore, the degree of deterioration of the touch panel in response to the touch operation performed on the area corresponding to the settlement device designation button BT10 is lower than that of the common area AR20. However, there is no reason to prevent further deterioration of the touch panel in response to the operation of the settlement device designation button BT10 on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, and it is desirable.

Therefore, in this modified example, the target position of the touch operation on the touch panel as the settlement device designation operation performed on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is configured to be changed as appropriate.

Specifically, in this modified example, characters such as "payment machine 1", "payment machine 2", and "payment machine 3" are displayed on the payment device designation button BT10 arranged on the payment designation enlarged screen WD1. The position may be changed as appropriate. When the store clerk operates the checkout device designation button BT10, there is a tendency to unconsciously target the position where the characters are displayed in the area of the checkout device designation button BT10 and perform the touch operation. Therefore, by appropriately changing the positions of the characters displayed on the settlement device designation button BT10, it is possible to disperse the touch operation positions when the clerk operates a certain settlement device designation button BT10.

In addition, as a modification, after arranging a target mark indicating a position to be touched with a finger in a touch operation on the settlement device designation button BT10, the position of the target mark may be appropriately changed in the settlement device designation button BT10. .

Further, as this modification, the position where the settlement device designation button BT10 is arranged on the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 may be appropriately changed.
In addition, as this modification, the position where the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 is arranged on the entire screen of the store clerk display unit 205 may be changed as appropriate.

In this modified example, the target position of the touch operation may be changed, for example, each time display of the payment designation enlarged screen WD1 is started in one registration device 20 . Alternatively, while the payment designation enlarged screen WD1 is being displayed, the position to be the target of the touch operation may be changed after a certain period of time has elapsed.

[Fourth Modification]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the POS system 1 including the product registration device that performs product registration processing according to the operation of the store clerk and the settlement device that executes the settlement processing according to the operation of the customer is taken as an example.
However, as in each of the above embodiments, the configuration of this embodiment that associates transactions corresponding to product registration performed by the registration device 20 with settlement-related operations can also be applied to the following POS system. good.
That is, the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments may be applied to a POS system having a plurality of POS registers in which a store clerk performs a product registration operation and a customer performs an operation corresponding to payment in front of the store clerk. In the case of such a POS system, the POS register where product registration was performed issues an instruction (transmission of payment instruction information) to execute payment processing at one of the other POS registers. It should be done.
Further, the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments includes the first checkout mode in which the store clerk performs the product registration operation and the operation corresponding to the payment, and the store clerk performs the product registration operation and the customer performs the operation corresponding to the payment. A POS system provided with a plurality of POS registers capable of switching between a second checkout mode in which a customer performs a commodity registration operation and a third checkout mode in which a customer performs an operation corresponding to product registration and settlement. can also be applied to In the case of such a POS system, for example, in the first checkout mode or the second checkout mode, the state of the second checkout mode or the third checkout mode is changed from the POS register that has registered the merchandise according to the operation of the store clerk. It suffices that an instruction (transmission of settlement instruction information) is performed so that the settlement processing is executed at one of the other POS registers in the .

[Fifth Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, as a mode of specifying the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing from among the plurality of settlement devices 30, a store clerk designates the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing using the registration device 20. (a first specification mode), and a mode in which an accounting ticket handed to a customer is issued from the registration device 20, and the customer reads the accounting ticket handed by the clerk with one checkout device 30 (second specification mode). specified mode). However, the mode of designating the settlement device 30 is not limited to the above mode. For example, the settlement device 30 may be designated as in the following third designation mode to seventh designation mode.

As a third specification mode, according to the operation performed on the send button displayed on the salesclerk display unit 205 in response to the completion of product registration (or an operation such as declaring the completion of product registration) The registration device 20, for example, inquires of the settlement device 30 about the state of the settlement device 30 and recognizes the settlement device 30 that is capable of settlement processing (for example, it is neither faulty nor in use), and is not in use. One settlement device 30 is determined from among the settlement devices 30 according to a predetermined rule. Then, the registration device 20 transmits settlement information to the determined settlement device 30 and instructs execution of settlement processing.

As a fourth specification mode, the order of priority of settlement processing is set in advance for the settlement device 30 . After that, according to the completion of the product registration, the salesclerk display unit 205 is displayed so that the operation of the transmission button instructing the transmission of the settlement information to the settlement device 30 is enabled. In response to the operation of the send button, the registration device 20 confirms whether or not the settlement processing of the settlement device 30 is possible in order according to the set priority order, and confirms that the settlement processing is possible. is not confirmed, the checkout device 30 having the next priority is checked. After that, the registration device 20 transmits settlement information to the settlement device 30 that is first confirmed to be capable of settlement processing, and instructs execution of settlement processing.

Note that the priority of the settlement device 30 according to the predetermined rule in the third specification mode or the settlement device 30 in the fourth specification mode is determined based on the number assigned to the settlement device 30, for example. you can Alternatively, it may be determined based on the distance from the registration device 20 to the settlement device 30 . Alternatively, it may be determined based on the relationship between the breakdown of the denomination of change predicted based on the total amount and the number of coins by denomination stored in the change machine of the settlement device 30 .

As a fifth specification mode, the registration device 20 transmits settlement information to all settlement devices 30 . When the settlement device 30 that has received the settlement information becomes ready to execute the settlement processing using the settlement information included in the settlement information received by itself, the settlement device 30 notifies that it will execute the settlement processing. is transmitted to the registration device 20 that is the transmission source of the settlement information.
In response to receiving the settlement process execution notification, the registration device 20 displays (settlement process execution display) indicating the settlement apparatus 30 to which the settlement process execution notification is transmitted. The store clerk can tell the customer which settlement device 30 executes the settlement processing by looking at the settlement processing execution display.
At this time, along with the settlement processing execution display, the sign pole 311 of the settlement device 30 that has transmitted the settlement processing execution notification is lit in a predetermined pattern, or the settlement device 30 outputs a predetermined notification sound. You may make it alert|report that an adjustment|settlement process is performed.

According to the designation of the settlement device 30 according to the third to fifth designation modes, it is not necessary to determine which settlement device 30 should execute the settlement process.

As a sixth specification mode, a clerk puts a shopping basket containing products for which product registration has been completed in the registration device 20 into one of the basket storage areas provided corresponding to each settlement device 30. to move.
The basket storage area is equipped with a sensor (weight sensor, optical sensor, or the like) that detects the placed shopping basket. When it is determined by the sensor that a shopping basket has been placed in the basket storage area, the corresponding settlement device 30 makes a request, acquires the corresponding settlement information from the registration device 20, and executes settlement processing. .
In this case as well, the settlement device 30 that has decided to execute the settlement processing may notify that it will execute the settlement processing by lighting the sign pole 311 or outputting a notification sound.
Instead of the sensor that detects the placed shopping basket, for example, a human sensor or an imaging device may be provided corresponding to the store clerk. Then, the registration device 20 judges the movement of the clerk based on the detection output of the human sensor and the image obtained by imaging with the imaging device. It is determined in which of the basket storage areas installed corresponding to the shopping basket is installed. Then, the settlement device 30 corresponding to the determined basket place may be determined as the settlement device 30 that should execute the settlement process.

As a seventh specification mode, the registration device 20 transmits to a certain settlement device 30 settlement instruction information including settlement information and transfer order information that sets the transfer order among the plurality of settlement devices 30. . The transfer order information may cyclically specify the transfer order between the settlement devices 30 .
The settlement device 30 that has received the settlement instruction information transmits a settlement processing execution notification to the registration device 20 that transmitted the settlement instruction information, if the settlement device 30 itself can execute the settlement processing. Execute the settlement process using the settlement information included in the .
On the other hand, if the settlement device 30 that has received the settlement instruction information is unable to execute settlement processing, the settlement device 30 that is next in the transfer order in accordance with the transfer order information included in the received settlement instruction information: Transfer the received settlement instruction information. By sequentially transferring the settlement instruction information between the settlement devices 30 in this manner, a procedure corresponding to designation of the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing is realized.

In each of the above specification modes, the processing related to the determination of the settlement device 30 to execute settlement processing is performed by a predetermined device other than the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30, such as the management device 10, for example, when the product registration by the registration device 20 is performed. It may be executed according to the end of processing. The predetermined device other than the registration device 20 and the settlement device 30 may be a device provided for monitoring the state of the settlement device 30, for example.

A program for realizing the functions of the above-described registration device 20, settlement device 30, etc. is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded in this recording medium is read and executed by a computer system. As a result, processing as the above-described registration device 20, settlement device 30, and the like may be performed. 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. In addition, "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.

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(1) As described above, one aspect of the present embodiment includes a registration device (20) that executes product registration processing for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and product registration information corresponding to the product registration processing. A registration device in a commodity sales data processing system (POS system 1) having a plurality of settlement devices (30) for executing settlement processing in response to operations by customers based on a predetermined operation. and a second image operator that is larger in size than a first image operator (e.g., the settlement device designation button BT1) that designates the settlement device that executes the settlement process, and that designates the settlement device that executes the settlement process. It is a registration device provided with a control unit for displaying (for example, a settlement device designation button BT10).

According to the above configuration, the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 including the settlement device designation button BT10 larger in size than the settlement device designation button BT1 can be displayed in response to a predetermined operation as an image operator for performing the settlement device designation operation. can. By making it possible to operate the settlement device specifying button BT10 displayed in this way, the operability of the settlement device specifying operation performed on the screen of the registration device 20 can be improved.

(2) An aspect of the present embodiment is the registration device according to (1), wherein the control unit includes an operator (for example, enlarged display) that is operated to instruct display of the second image operator. When the button BT2) is operated, the second image operator is displayed.

According to the above configuration, the clerk can determine whether or not to display the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1, and display or not display the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 according to the clerk's will.

(3) An aspect of the present embodiment is the registration device according to (1) or (2), wherein the control unit performs an operation (for example, , subtotal operation) is performed, the second image operator is displayed.

According to the above configuration, when the salesclerk performs the subtotal operation, it is possible to display the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 without performing any other operation.

(4) An aspect of the present embodiment is the registration device according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the control unit performs A third image operator (for example, a payment instruction button BT11) for which an operation for instructing execution of payment processing is performed correspondingly is displayed together with the second image operator.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to display a screen on which the settlement device designation button BT10 and the settlement instruction button BT11 are arranged. The store clerk can operate both the settlement device designation button BT10 and the settlement instruction button BT11 on the same screen according to the type of settlement specified by the customer at the time of settlement.

(5) An aspect of the present embodiment is the registration device according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the control unit includes a trigger for erasing the displayed second image operator. is generated, the display of the second image operator is erased, and the state before the second image operator is displayed is displayed in response to the occurrence of a predetermined trigger among the triggers. It further comprises processing means for transitioning to a predetermined other processing different from the processing.

According to the above configuration, for example, as an erasure trigger, registration is performed in response to the reading of a code by the scanner unit 204, the reading of information on a membership card, the operation of a physical key for designating the use of a gift certificate, and the like. The device 20 can erase the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 that has been displayed so far, and transition to the process to be executed according to the erasure trigger. As a result, the store clerk first performs an operation to erase the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1, then reads a code using the scanner unit 204, reads information on a member card, and operates a physical key for designating the use of a coupon. There is no need to change the processing by performing In other words, the operations to be performed by the store clerk are simplified when the payment designation enlarged screen WD1 is erased and other operations than the payment designation operation are performed.

(6) An aspect of the present embodiment is the registration device according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the control unit includes an operation screen area in which functions provided by the operation screen can be changed. The first image operator is displayed in a common area (for example, common area AR20) which is arranged in a different area from the operation screen area and whose provided functions are not changed regardless of changes in the functions of the operation screen in the operation screen area.

According to the above configuration, the enlarged settlement designation screen WD1 on which the settlement device designation button BT10 is arranged is displayed according to the operation of the store clerk, while the settlement device designation button BT1 is constantly displayed in the common area AR20. can be kept As a result, the store clerk can operate the settlement device designation button BT1 arranged in the common area AR20 without displaying the settlement designation enlarged screen WD1 depending on the situation. That is, the store clerk can flexibly use the settlement device designation button BT1 and the settlement device designation button BT10 to perform the settlement device designation operation.

(7) One aspect of the present embodiment is a registration device that executes product registration processing for registering a product to be purchased by a customer, and a settlement according to a customer's operation based on product registration information according to the product registration processing. A first image for designating a computer as a registration device in a merchandise sales data processing system having a plurality of settlement devices for executing processing, and designating a settlement device for executing the settlement processing in response to a predetermined operation being performed. It is a program for functioning as a control section for displaying a second image operator which is larger than the operator and designates a settlement device for executing the settlement process.

1 POS system, 10 management device, 11 LAN, 20 (20-1, 20-2) registration device, 30 (30-1 to 30-3) settlement device, 201 CPU, 202 storage unit, 203 RAM, 204 scanner unit , 205 clerk display unit, 205a customer display unit, 206 operation unit, 207 communication unit, 208 buzzer, 209 printing unit, 210 card reader, 301 CPU, 302 storage unit, 303 RAM, 304 scanner unit, 305 display unit, 306 operation unit, 307 communication unit, 308 buzzer, 309 printing unit, 310 settlement unit, 311 sign pole, 312 human detection sensor, 313 card reader

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A registration device for executing product registration processing for registering products to be purchased by a customer, and a plurality of settlement devices for executing settlement processing in accordance with customer operations based on product registration information according to the product registration processing. A registration device in a merchandise sales data processing system,
A function provided by an operation screen is arranged in an area different from a changeable operation screen area in response to a predetermined operation, and a function to be provided regardless of changes in the operation screen function in the operation screen area. is displayed in a common area that is not changed, and the first image operator, which is the target of the operation for designating the settlement device that executes the settlement process, is made inoperable, and the size of the first image operator is larger than that of the first image handler. A registration device comprising: a control unit for displaying a second image operator capable of being operated to designate a settlement device for executing the settlement processing. The control unit
After the displayed second image manipulator is erased, it is possible to operate the first image manipulator.
The registration device according to claim 1. The control unit
After the displayed second image manipulator is erased, the second image manipulator can be displayed again in response to performing a predetermined operation corresponding to the redisplay.
3. A registration device according to claim 1 or 2 . The control unit
4. The registration device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the second image operator is displayed in response to an operation corresponding to declaring completion of product registration processing corresponding to one transaction. The control unit
When displaying the second image operators, the second image operators corresponding to the settlement devices that cannot execute the settlement process are not displayed.
A registration device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A registration device for executing product registration processing for registering products to be purchased by a customer, and a plurality of settlement devices for executing settlement processing in accordance with customer operations based on product registration information according to the product registration processing. A computer as a registration device in a product sales data processing system,
A function provided by an operation screen is arranged in an area different from a changeable operation screen area in response to a predetermined operation, and a function to be provided regardless of changes in the operation screen function in the operation screen area. is displayed in a common area that is not changed, and the first image operator, which is the target of the operation for designating the settlement device that executes the settlement process, is made inoperable, and the size of the first image operator is larger than that of the first image handler. A program for functioning as a control unit for displaying a second image operator capable of specifying a settlement device for executing the settlement processing.

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