JP7211752B2 - Registration device and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a registration device and an information processing program.

In a semi-self-type checkout system, it is fundamental that a settlement device makes a payment according to the content of a transaction registered in a registration device.
However, as in the case of using cash vouchers such as gift certificates, the registration device is designed to perform settlements that require handling by a store clerk.
The information processing program for controlling the registration device determines which media to use for payment in the registration device, and changes require updating of the information processing program.
Under these circumstances, it has been desired to be able to flexibly change which of the plurality of media is used for settlement by the registration device.

JP 2017-27225 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a registration device and an information processing program that can flexibly change which of a plurality of media is used for settlement.

The registration device of the embodiment constitutes a checkout system together with the payment device, and includes registration means, determination means, payment means, notification means, and output means. The registration means registers the details of transactions to be settled. The judging means, when a medium to be used for payment is designated from among a plurality of usable media for at least one of the payment device and the registration device , the above-described plurality of usable media can be settled by the registration device. Based on the setting data indicating permission/prohibition of the use of the media, it is determined whether or not the payment in the registration device using the designated media is permitted. The settlement means uses the designated medium to settle the transaction of the content registered by the registration means when the determination means determines that the transaction is permitted. The notification means notifies an error when the determination means determines that the error is not permitted. The output means outputs payment data for carrying out the payment with the payment apparatus in response to the instruction to use the payment apparatus to make the payment for the transaction registered by the registration means.

1 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of a main part of a registration device according to an embodiment and the schematic configuration of a POS system including the registration device; FIG. The figure which shows an example of setting data typically. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of information processing by the processor in FIG. 1 regarding updating of setting data; FIG. FIG. 2 is a flow chart of information processing by the processor in FIG. 1 regarding registration and settlement; FIG. FIG. 2 is a flow chart of information processing by the processor in FIG. 1 regarding registration and settlement; FIG.

An example of an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main circuit configuration of a registration device 1 according to this embodiment and a schematic configuration of a POS system 100 including the registration device 1. As shown in FIG.
The POS system 100 includes a checkout system 10 , a store server 20 and a headquarters server 30 .

Checkout system 10 includes at least one registration device 1 and at least one checkout device 2 . FIG. 1 shows a checkout system 10 in which one registration device 1 is associated with two checkout devices 2 . The number of registration devices 1 and accounting devices 2 included in the checkout system 10 is arbitrary, and the ratio of the number of registration devices 1 and accounting devices 2 is also arbitrary.

The store server 20 is an information processing device for managing sales data relating to the store in which the checkout system 10 is installed. The store server 20 is installed, for example, in the backyard of the store.
The headquarters server 30 is an information processing device for managing sales data relating to a plurality of stores including the store where the checkout system 10 is installed. The head office server 30 is installed, for example, at the head office that supervises the plurality of stores.

The registration device 1 and accounting device 2 can communicate with the shop server 20 via the LAN 40 . The store server 20 and the headquarters server 30 can communicate with each other via the communication network 50 . As the communication network 50, the Internet, a VPN (virtual private network), a LAN (local area network), a public communication network, a mobile communication network, etc. can be used singly or in combination as appropriate. Moreover, it can replace with LAN40 and can also use another communication network, such as the internet.

The registration device 1 is operated by a store clerk who plays a role called a checker. The operator of the checkout device 2 is the customer who settles the payment for the transaction at the store. However, part of the operation of the registration device 1 may be performed by the customer. Also, the checkout device 2 may be operated by a store clerk.
The registration device 1 performs a registration process for registering a product that a customer intends to purchase as a purchased product. Also, in the registration process, the registration device 1 transmits payment data for paying for the registered purchased product so that it can be processed by any of the associated accounting devices 2 . The registration device 1 also has a function of performing settlement processing for settlement of the above charges.

When the accounting device 2 receives the payment data transmitted from the registration device 1, the accounting device 2 performs payment processing to settle the payment for the transaction based on the payment data. That is, the checkout device 2 is an example of a settlement device. It should be noted that the plurality of checkout devices 2 may have the same configuration and perform similar settlement processing.

The registration device 1 includes a processor 1a, a main memory 1b, an auxiliary storage unit 1c, a scanner 1d, a keyboard 1e, a touch panel 1f, a reader/writer 1g, a printer 1h, a communication unit 1i and a transmission line 1j.
In the registration device 1, the processor 1a, the main memory 1b, and the auxiliary storage unit 1c are connected by a transmission line 1j to form a computer that performs information processing for controlling the registration device 1. FIG.

The processor 1a corresponds to the central portion of the computer. The processor 1a executes information processing according to various information processing programs such as an operating system, firmware, and application programs, thereby controlling each unit to realize various functions of the registration device 1. FIG.

The main memory 1b corresponds to the main memory portion of the computer. The main memory 1b includes a nonvolatile memory area and a volatile memory area. The main memory 1b stores the above information processing program in a nonvolatile memory area. The main memory 1b may also store data necessary for the processor 1a to execute processing for controlling each part in a non-volatile or volatile memory area. The main memory 1b uses a volatile memory area as a work area in which data is appropriately rewritten by the processor 1a.

The auxiliary memory unit 1c corresponds to the auxiliary memory portion of the computer. The auxiliary storage unit 1c can use, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), HDD (hard disc drive), SSD (solid state drive), or other known various storage devices. The auxiliary storage unit 1c stores data used by the processor 1a for various processes and data generated by the processes in the processor 1a. The auxiliary storage unit 1c may store the above information processing program.

The information processing programs stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c include an information processing program describing information processing, which will be described later. The registration device 1 is generally transferred with the relevant information processing program stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. However, the hardware of the registration device 1 is in a state in which the relevant information processing program is not stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c, or a state in which another information processing program is stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. may be transferred with In this case, the information processing program is recorded on a removable recording medium or transferred via a network, and written into the auxiliary storage unit 1c under the instruction of the maintenance worker, for example. A magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like can be used as a removable recording medium. In this case, the information processing program is provided as a version-up program and written into the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c, and another information processing program of the same type that was already stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. A case where it is used in place of .

The scanner 1d captures an image of a product through a scanner window with a built-in camera, and then identifies an optically readable code symbol such as a bar code or two-dimensional code displayed on the product by image processing. The scanner 1d then outputs data represented by the identified code symbol to the processor 1a. It should be noted that the scanner 1d can also utilize other types of well-known devices that use reflection of laser light to identify code symbols. The scanner 1d may have a function of identifying the product using object recognition technology based on image features of the product itself. Scanner 1d may include multiple types of devices.

The keyboard 1e includes a numeric keypad, a plurality of function keys, and the like. The keyboard 1e accepts various instructions from the operator through key operations. Some of the keys included in the keyboard 1 e may be assigned functions for designating media used for payment processing in the registration device 1 .

The touch panel 1f includes a display device and a touch sensor respectively. The display device displays any screen such as a GUI (graphical user interface) screen under the control of the processor 1a. As the display device, a known device such as a color LCD (liquid crystal display) can be used. The touch sensor is arranged over the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the operator's touch position on the display surface of the display device and sends the position information to the processor 1a. A well-known device can be used as the touch sensor. Note that the GUI screen displayed by the touch panel 1f may include a software key for designating media used for payment processing in the registration device 1. FIG.

The reader/writer 1g reads data recorded on a recording medium such as a card or an IC chip. The reader/writer 1g writes data to the above recording medium. Cards can include not only payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic money cards, and prepaid cards, but also various cards that record information related to payment processing, such as membership cards and point cards. In addition to the various cards described above, IC chips are sometimes provided in information terminals such as smartphones. The reader/writer 1g may be a magnetic, contact, or non-contact device, and may include multiple types of devices.

The printer 1h is, for example, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer, and issues receipts by printing various character strings and images on receipt paper.
The communication unit 1i performs communication via LAN40.
The transmission line 1j transmits data exchanged between the connected units. As the transmission line 1j, known ones including various buses such as a system bus and various interface circuits connecting these buses and various units can be used.

Next, the operation of the registration device 1 configured as above will be described. It should be noted that the contents of the various processes described below are only examples, and it is possible to change the order of some of the processes, omit some of the processes, or add other processes as appropriate.

The store server 20 or the headquarters server 30 stores setting data. The setting data is data representing, in the form of a data table, whether or not to permit payment using each of a plurality of media that can be used for payment processing in the registration device 1 .

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of setting data.
The setting data is associated with a media code assigned in advance to identify each of a plurality of media used for settlement, and is associated with short tend settlement at the registration device 1 and overtend settlement at the registration device 1. It shows permission/prohibition of payment by debit and eventend, receipt issuance by the registration device 1, and payment by the accounting device 2, respectively. In FIG. 10, parentheses regarding media codes are specific examples of media to which media codes are assigned.

For example, a settlement at the registration device 1 using a "gift certificate" identified by the media code "10" indicates that both short tend, overtend, and even tend are permitted. It also indicates that the registration device 1 is permitted to issue a receipt for settlement using a "gift certificate" identified by the media code "10". It also indicates that settlement at the checkout device 2 using a "gift certificate" identified by the media code "10" is not permitted.

Also, for example, the settlement at the registration device 1 using "cash" identified by the media code "20" indicates that neither short tending nor overtending or even tending is allowed. It also indicates that the registration device 1 is not permitted to issue a receipt for settlement using a "cash note" identified by the media code "20". It also indicates that settlement at the checkout device 2 using "cash" identified by the media code "20" is permitted.

When it becomes necessary for the manager of the store to change the media that are permitted to be used for payment in the registration device 1 installed in the store under his/her jurisdiction, the store server 20 provided to manage the store concerned. update the setting data stored in In addition, when the administrator of the POS system 100 needs to change media that are permitted to be used for payment in all the registration devices 1 included in the POS system 100, the setting data stored in the headquarters server 30 can be changed. update. Then, each person in charge instructs the store server 20 or the headquarters server 30 to distribute the setting data. When the setting data is updated in this way and the distribution of the setting data is instructed, the store server 20 or the head office server 30 sends an update command including the updated setting data to all registered devices to be managed. 1 to each.

In the registration device 1, when the communication unit 1i receives the update command, the processor 1a performs the information processing described below according to the information processing program stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of information processing by the processor 1a regarding updating of setting data.

As Act1, the processor 1a saves the setting data included in the update command in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. Thus, the main memory 1b or auxiliary storage unit 1c is an example of storage means for storing setting data.
As Act2, the processor 1a selects one of the media codes indicated in the setting data.

In Act 3, the processor 1a confirms whether or not the registration device 1 provided with the processor 1a (hereinafter referred to as own device) supports settlement using media identified by the selected media code. If the processing for payment using the relevant media is not incorporated in the information processing described later for registration and payment, or if the device for processing the relevant media is not installed, the device itself It does not support payment using the corresponding media. The above device is, for example, a drawer or an automatic change machine when the medium is "cash", and a credit card reader when the medium is "credit". Then, if the processor 1a does not correspond, it determines No and proceeds to Act4.

In Act 4, the processor 1a rewrites the settings of short tend, overtend, and even tend associated with the selected media code to prohibited. Note that rewriting here means that if the setting before rewriting is "prohibited", it remains as it is, or regardless of whether the setting before rewriting is "permitted" or "prohibited" Including the case of overwriting data that is "prohibited". In other words, if the setting data permits the use of media that cannot be used for payment in the registration device 1, the processor 1a corrects the setting data so as not to permit the use of the media. As a result of the processor 1a executing information processing based on the information processing program, the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as correction means for performing such correction.

After that, the processor 1a proceeds to Act5. If the processor 1a supports settlement using media identified by the selected media code, the processor 1a determines Yes in Act 3, skips Act 4, and proceeds to Act 5.

As Act 5, the processor 1a confirms whether or not all media codes indicated in the setting data have been selected. If the selection has not been completed, the processor 1a determines No, and returns to Act2. In Act2, the processor 1a selects a media code that has not yet been selected while repeating the loop of Act2-Act5, and then repeats Act3-Act5 in the same manner as described above. That is, the processor 1a repeats Act 3 for each media code while sequentially selecting all the media codes included in the setting data, and performs Act 4 as necessary.
When the processor 1a completes the above processing for each of all the media codes, it determines Yes in Act 5, and terminates the information processing shown in FIG.

When the registration device 1 is in an operational state to register a transaction, the processor 1a executes the information processing described below based on the information processing program stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c.
4 and 5 are flowcharts of information processing by the processor 1a regarding registration and settlement.

As Act11 in FIG. 4, the processor 1a performs preparatory processing such as initialization or deletion of data temporarily used in information processing relating to one transaction, such as a product table. The commodity table is a data table representing a list of commodities for one transaction, and is stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c.

In Act 12, the processor 1a confirms whether or not a product to be registered as a purchased product has been specified. Then, if the corresponding designation is not made, the processor 1a determines No, and proceeds to Act13.
In Act 13, the processor 1a confirms whether or not an instruction to output payment data for payment at the checkout device 2 has been given. Then, if the corresponding instruction is not given, the processor 1a determines No, and proceeds to Act14.
As Act 14, the processor 1a confirms whether or not execution of payment has been instructed. Then, if the corresponding instruction is not given, the processor 1a determines No, and returns to Act12.
Thus, in Act12-Act14, the processor 1a waits for any one of product designation, output instruction, and payment instruction.

The customer picks up the product to be purchased from the sales floor, brings the product to the checkout corner, and hands it over to the clerk in charge of operating the registration device 1. - 特許庁The store clerk performs a registration operation for designating each product handed over by the customer as an object of purchase registration. The registration operation is, for example, an operation of causing the scanner 1d to read the bar code displayed on the product, or an operation of touching the touch panel 1f to designate the product. Then, if such a registration operation has been performed, the processor 1a determines Yes in Act12, and proceeds to Act15.

As Act 15, the processor 1a updates the product table so as to include the product code for identifying the product specified as described above. After that, the processor 1a returns to the standby state of Act12-Act14.
Thus, if the registration operation is repeated, the processor 1a repeats updating of the commodity table accordingly and registers the commodity as a purchased commodity. In this way, the process of updating the product table in accordance with the registration operation so that the product table represents a list of purchased products is the product registration process. As a result of the processor 1a executing information processing based on the information processing program, the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as a registration means. In parallel with this product registration process, the processor 1a may always obtain the latest subtotal amount by sequentially adding the unit price of the newly registered product to the subtotal amount.

When the store clerk finishes registering all the products handed over by the customer and wants to make a payment with the registration device 1, he/she presses a key included in the keyboard 1e to which media for payment is assigned, for example. A settlement instruction is given by a predetermined operation such as pressing. For example, when a customer wishes to make a payment using a gift certificate, the clerk presses a key assigned with "gift certificate" on the keyboard 1e. The processor 1a determines Yes in Act14 if the settlement instruction is given, and proceeds to Act16.

In Act16, the processor 1a sets the total amount for all the products identified by the product codes included in the product table as the settlement amount. If the processor 1a sequentially obtains the subtotal amount as described above, the subtotal amount at the time when the payment instruction is issued may be used as the payment amount as it is. In calculating the total amount, some discount processing or the like may be applied. After this, the processor 1a proceeds to Act17 in FIG.
In Act 17, the processor 1a determines the specified media (hereinafter referred to as specified media).

As Act 18, the processor 1a determines whether or not short tending is permitted for the specified media. For this determination, the processor 1a refers to the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. Specifically, if the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c is as shown in FIG. Check the setting of the short tend associated with and determine that it is allowed. Then, if the processor 1a confirms that it is permitted in this way, it determines Yes and proceeds to Act19.
As Act19, the processor 1a accepts an operation of designating an amount to be settled using the media designated in Act17, and acquires the designated amount according to the operation.

As Act 20, the processor 1a confirms whether or not the acquired designated amount is less than the settlement amount. Then, if the designated amount is less than the settlement amount, the processor 1a determines Yes, and proceeds to Act21.
As Act21, the processor 1a executes settlement processing for settlement of the specified amount using the specified media. Since this settlement process may be the same process as that performed by existing registration devices of the same type, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
In Act 22, the processor 1a updates the settlement amount to the amount obtained by subtracting the specified amount from the current settlement amount, that is, the unsettled balance.

On the other hand, the processor 1a, for example, assumes that the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c is as shown in FIG. Check the setting of the short tend given and determine that it is not allowed. Then, if the processor 1a is not permitted in this way, it determines No in Act18, and proceeds to Act23.
On the other hand, if the designated amount obtained in Act19 is equal to or greater than the settlement amount, the processor 1a determines No in Act20 and proceeds to Act23.

In Act 23, the processor 1a confirms whether or not overtending or even-tending is allowed for the specified media. In other words, when proceeding from Act 18 to Act 23, the processor 1a confirms whether or not settlement at the registration device 1 in overtend or even-tend is permitted, although short-tend is not permitted. Further, when the processor 1a proceeds from Act 20 to Act 23, although short tending is permitted, the operator requests overtending or even tending. Check if payment on device 1 is allowed. For this determination, the processor 1a refers to the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. Specifically, the processor 1a assumes that the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c is as shown in FIG. Check the associated overtend and eventend settings and determine that they are allowed. Then, the processor 1a determines Yes when it is permitted in this way, and proceeds to Act24. Thus, when media to be used for payment are designated by the confirmation in Act 23 or Act 18 described above, the processor 1a can set each of the plurality of media based on the setting data representing permission or denial of use for payment in the registration device 1. It determines whether or not payment using the designated media is permitted. As a result of the processor 1a executing information processing based on the information processing program, the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as determination means for performing such determination.

As Act 24, the processor 1a executes settlement processing for settlement of the settlement amount using the designated media. Since this settlement process may be the same process as that performed by existing registration devices of the same type, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Thus, the processor 1a uses the designated medium to settle the transaction in this Act24 or the above-described Act21. In other words, the processor 1a executes information processing based on the information processing program, so that the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as settlement means.

The processor 1a proceeds to Act25 when the settlement is completed. The processor 1a proceeds to Act 25 even if the settlement cannot be completed for some reason, such as insufficient balance of electronic money or exceeding credit card usage limit.
In Act25, the processor 1a confirms whether or not the payment has been completed by the payment processing in Act24. If the settlement has not been completed, the processor 1a determines No, and proceeds to Act26.

As Act26, the processor 1a performs error processing. This error processing is processing for notifying the operator that payment could not be completed due to circumstances of the designated media. For example, the processor 1a causes the touch panel 1f to display a predetermined error screen for the notification. However, error processing may be performed by displaying an error screen, outputting an alarm sound, lighting an alarm lamp, or performing other notification operations, either alone or in combination.

On the other hand, the processor 1a determines No in Act23 if overtend or eventend is not permitted for the specified medium, and proceeds to Act27.
As Act27, the processor 1a performs error processing. This error processing is processing for notifying the operator that payment is not permitted in the registration device 1 using the designated media. For example, the processor 1a causes the touch panel 1f to display a predetermined error screen for the notification. By viewing this error screen, the store clerk can recognize that payment by the registration device 1 using the specified medium is not permitted. In other words, the display of the error screen corresponds to error notification when it is determined that the payment is not allowed. As a result of the processor 1a executing information processing based on the information processing program, the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as notification means. However, error processing may be performed by displaying an error screen, outputting an alarm sound, lighting an alarm lamp, or performing other notification operations, either alone or in combination. It is preferable that the error processing in Act 26 and the error processing in Act 27 are different from each other so that the operator can recognize the cause of the error.

After completing any of Act22, Act26 and Act27, the processor 1a proceeds to Act28 in each case. In none of these cases has the settlement been completed.

In Act 28, the processor 1a confirms whether or not an instruction to output payment data for payment to the accounting device 2 is given. Then, if the corresponding instruction is not given, the processor 1a determines No, and proceeds to Act29.
As Act 29, the processor 1a confirms whether or not the execution of payment has been instructed. Then, if the corresponding instruction is not given, the processor 1a determines No, and returns to Act28.
Thus, in Act28 and Act29, the processor 1a waits for an output instruction or a settlement instruction. Then, the processor 1a determines Yes when the payment instruction similar to that described above is issued, and executes Act 17 and subsequent steps in the same manner as described above.

On the other hand, the processor 1a determines Yes in Act 28 if the output of settlement data for settlement by the accounting device 2 is instructed, for example, by touching a button displayed on the screen of the touch panel 1f. Proceed to Act 31 in 4.

If the processor 1a is similarly instructed to output payment data while it is in the standby state of Act12-Act14 in FIG. 4, it determines Yes in Act13 and proceeds to Act30.
In Act 30, the processor 1a sets the total amount for all the products identified by the product codes included in the product table as the settlement amount. If the processor 1a sequentially obtains the subtotal amount as described above, the subtotal amount at the time when the payment instruction is issued may be used as the payment amount as it is. In calculating the total amount, some discount processing or the like may be applied. After this, the processor 1a proceeds to Act31.

In Act31, the processor 1a generates and transmits payment data. The payment data represents at least the payment amount. For example, the processor 1a transmits payment data to a predetermined checkout device 2. FIG. As another example, the processor 1a autonomously selects one of the checkout apparatuses 2 ready to start settlement of a new transaction, and sends payment data to that checkout apparatus 2. FIG. As another example, the processor 1a selects one of the checkout devices 2 according to an instruction from the operator, and transmits payment data to that checkout device 2. FIG. Transmitting payment data in this manner corresponds to outputting payment data for performing payment at the accounting device 2 as a payment device. As a result of the processor 1a executing information processing based on the information processing program, the computer having the processor 1a as a central part functions as output means.
After that, the processor 1a returns to Act11 and performs the subsequent processes in the same manner as described above. Thus, processor 1a performs similar processing as described above with respect to another transaction.

By the way, if the settlement in Act24 in FIG. 5 can be completed, the processor 1a determines Yes in Act25 and proceeds to Act32 in FIG.
In Act 32, the processor 1a confirms whether or not the issuing of receipts for the designated media is permitted. Specifically, if the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c is as shown in FIG. Check the settings for issuing receipts associated with , and determine that they are allowed. Then, the processor 1a determines Yes when it is permitted in this way, and proceeds to Act33.

As Act 33, the processor 1a operates the printer 1h to issue a receipt. Receipts and processing for issuing them may be the same as in the case of existing devices of the same type, so detailed description thereof will be omitted here. After that, the processor 1a returns to Act11 and performs the subsequent processes in the same manner as described above. If the processor 1a is not permitted to issue a receipt, it determines No in Act32, skips Act33, and returns to Act11. Thus, processor 1a thereafter performs similar processing as described above with respect to other transactions.

As described above, the registration device 1 refers to the setting data to determine whether or not to execute payment using the specified media. Therefore, according to the registration device 1, it is possible to flexibly change which of the plurality of media is used for settlement by updating the setting data.

Further, according to the registration device 1, the setting data is stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. Then, the processor 1a refers to the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c and determines whether or not the use of the designated medium is permitted. Therefore, compared to the case of referring to the setting data stored in the external storage device of the registration device 1 by making an inquiry to the store server 20 or the headquarters server 30, for example, it is possible to make a quick determination.

Further, according to the registration device 1, the processor 1a is in a state in which it is not possible to perform payment processing using media permitted to be used by the setting data stored in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c. modifies the setting data so as not to allow the use of the media. Therefore, when an unusable medium is specified, it can be determined by referring to the setting data.

Further, the registration device 1 performs short tending when setting data permits short tending with respect to the designated medium and the amount designated as the object of settlement using the designated medium is less than the settlement amount. Then, the registration device 1 performs error processing if the amount specified as the object of settlement using the specified medium is less than the settlement amount, even though short tending is not permitted in the setting data for the specified medium. conduct. Thus, according to the registration device 1, it is possible to flexibly change whether short tending is permitted or not by updating the setting data.

This embodiment can be modified in various ways as follows.
The processor 1a may refer to the setting data stored in the external storage device of the registration apparatus 1 by inquiring the store server 20 or the head office server 30 when confirming Act18 or Act23.

The setting data may indicate permission or denial of use without distinguishing between short tend, overtend, and even tend. Then, the processor 1a may perform settlement of both short tend, overtend, and even tend, or any one of the predetermined ones, if the use is permitted. Alternatively, the processor 1a may refer to another data table that defines whether short tending, overtending, and even tending are permitted or denied.

The setting data may not include settings related to receipt issuance and usage in the accounting device.

When receiving the update command, the processor 1a may store the notified setting data as it is in the main memory 1b or the auxiliary storage unit 1c, and use the setting data as it is to check Act18 and Act23. The processor 1a may proceed to Act21 or Act24 if it has the function of payment using the designated payment media, and may proceed to Act27 if it does not have the corresponding function.

Each function realized by the processor 1a by information processing can be partially or entirely realized by hardware such as a logic circuit that executes information processing not based on a program. Further, each of the functions described above can be implemented by combining hardware such as the logic circuit described above with software control.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.
The following is a supplementary description of the inventions originally claimed in this application.
[Appendix 1] A registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device,
a registration means for registering the details of transactions to be settled;
When a medium used for payment is specified, payment using the specified medium is allowed based on setting data indicating permission/prohibition of use for payment in the registration device for each of a plurality of media. Determination means for determining whether or not
payment means for performing payment for the transaction registered by the registration means using the designated media when the determination means determines that the transaction is permitted;
a notification means for notifying an error when the determination means determines that the error is not permitted;
an output means for outputting payment data for carrying out the payment at the payment apparatus in response to an instruction to make the payment for the transaction registered by the registration means at the payment apparatus;
A registration device comprising:
[Appendix 2] further comprising storage means for storing the setting data,
The determination means makes the determination based on the setting data stored in the storage means.
The registration device of claim 1.
[Appendix 3] When an instruction is given to update the setting data stored by the storage means, if the updated setting data permits the use of a medium that cannot be used by the payment means, use of the medium. modifying means for modifying said configuration data to disallow
3. The registration device of clause 2, further comprising:
[Appendix 4] The setting data indicates permission or denial of use for settlement of a part of the amount to be settled for the transaction registered by the registration means,
When the settlement means is permitted to be used for settlement of the partial amount and is instructed to settle the partial amount, the partial amount is settled,
The notification means notifies an error when the partial amount of payment is not permitted and the partial amount of payment is instructed.
The registration device of any one of clauses 1-3.
[Appendix 5] A computer that controls a registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device,
a registration means for registering the details of transactions to be settled;
When a medium used for payment is specified, payment using the specified medium is allowed based on setting data indicating permission/prohibition of use for payment in the registration device for each of a plurality of media. Determination means for determining whether or not
payment means for performing payment for the transaction registered by the registration means using the designated media when the determination means determines that the transaction is permitted;
a notification means for notifying an error when the determination means determines that the error is not permitted;
an output means for outputting payment data for carrying out the payment at the payment apparatus in response to an instruction to make the payment for the transaction registered by the registration means at the payment apparatus;
Information processing program to function as

Reference Signs List 1 registration device 1a processor 1b main memory 1c auxiliary storage unit 1d scanner 1e keyboard 1f touch panel 1g reader/writer 1h printer 1i communication unit 1j transmission path , 2... accounting device, 10... checkout system, 20... store server, 30... headquarters server, 50... communication network, 100... POS system.

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A registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device,
a registration means for registering the details of transactions to be settled;
When a medium to be used for payment is designated from among a plurality of media that can be used by at least one of the payment device and the registration device, each of the plurality of media that can be used is processed by the registration device for payment. determination means for determining whether or not payment in the registration device using the specified media is permitted based on setting data indicating permission or denial of use;
payment means for performing payment for the transaction registered by the registration means using the designated media when the determination means determines that the transaction is permitted;
a notification means for notifying an error when the determination means determines that the error is not permitted;
an output means for outputting payment data for carrying out the payment at the payment apparatus in response to an instruction to make the payment for the transaction registered by the registration means at the payment apparatus;
A registration device comprising: further comprising storage means for storing the setting data;
The determination means makes the determination based on the setting data stored in the storage means.
The registration device according to claim 1. When an update of the setting data stored by the storage means is instructed, if the updated setting data permits the use of media that cannot be used by the payment means, use of the media is not permitted. modifying means for modifying the setting data to
3. The registration device of claim 2, further comprising: The setting data indicates permission or denial of use for settlement of a part of the amount to be settled with respect to the transaction registered by the registration means,
When the settlement means is permitted to be used for settlement of the partial amount and is instructed to settle the partial amount, the partial amount is settled,
The notification means notifies an error when the partial amount of payment is not permitted and the partial amount of payment is instructed.
A registration device according to any one of claims 1-3. a computer that controls a registration device that constitutes a checkout system together with a payment device;
a registration means for registering the details of transactions to be settled;
When a medium to be used for payment is designated from among a plurality of media that can be used by at least one of the payment device and the registration device, each of the plurality of media that can be used is processed by the registration device for payment. determination means for determining whether or not payment in the registration device using the specified media is permitted based on setting data indicating permission or denial of use;
payment means for performing payment for the transaction registered by the registration means using the designated media when the determination means determines that the transaction is permitted;
a notification means for notifying an error when the determination means determines that the error is not permitted;
an output means for outputting payment data for carrying out the payment at the payment apparatus in response to an instruction to make the payment for the transaction registered by the registration means at the payment apparatus;
Information processing program to function as

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