JP7242026B2 - Sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an order receiving device such as a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal is used for employees to register products in a restaurant or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-057938 A

However, product setting and registration operations are complicated and may lead to operational errors, and the product setting and registration operations can be a burden on store clerks.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of reducing the burden on store employees involved in product setting and registration operations.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a sales data processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes product information registration means for registering products purchased by customers, a plurality of first additional information and a plurality of second information for each product. additional information registration means capable of registering the first additional information and the second additional information for each product registered by the product information registration means based on setting contents corresponding to the additional information ; display control means for displaying one of the first additional information and the plurality of second additional information in a matrix having a horizontal axis or a vertical axis, and for selectively displaying contents set in the matrix; receiving means for receiving a change of the first additional information, and the display control means, when the first additional information whose change is received by the receiving means corresponds to the second additional information, The sales data processing device is characterized in that the contents set in the matrix are not displayed in a selectable manner .

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the load on the store clerk involved in product setting and registration operations.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the load on the store clerk involved in product setting and registration operations.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a program, which is another aspect of the present invention, is a program that causes a computer to function as a sales data processing device, wherein the computer functions as product information registration means for registering products purchased by customers. , the first additional information and the second additional information are added to the product registered by the product information registration means based on the setting contents in which the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information are associated with each product; an additional information registering means capable of registering each of the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information in a matrix in which either the horizontal axis or the vertical axis is set, and set in the matrix functioning as display control means for selectively displaying the content to be displayed and reception means for receiving a change of the first additional information, and the display control means functions as the first additional information whose change is received by the reception means; The program is characterized in that the contents set in the matrix are not displayed in a selectable manner when corresponding to the second additional information.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the store clerk involved in product setting and registration operations.

1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows the external appearance example of a POS terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of an additional information table. It is a figure which shows an example of the procedure of size change. It is a figure which shows an example of the procedure of size change. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a size list when changing the size; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a list of sizes and sales plans (matrix display); It is a figure which shows an example in the case of displaying a sales plan list at the time of a sales plan change. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of movement of a field to be selected when the size is changed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of movement of fields to be selected when a plan is changed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the size is changed when a plan change is accepted; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a confirmation screen when a size change is accepted; 6 is a flowchart showing an example of product registration processing performed by a POS terminal; 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of size change processing performed by a POS terminal; 6 is a flowchart showing an example of plan change processing performed by a POS terminal; It is a figure which shows an example of the setting procedure of the Y-axis in an additional information table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting procedure of the X-axis in an additional information table. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a grouping setting procedure in the additional information table 40. FIG.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS (Point Of Sales) system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. A POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a management server 10 and a plurality of POS terminals 20 . The management server 10 and the plurality of POS terminals 20 are communicably connected via a network 30 such as the Internet.

The POS system 1 can be installed, for example, in affiliated stores such as chain stores (restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.). The management server 10 manages multiple POS terminals 20 . A plurality of POS terminals 20 are arranged at affiliated stores. For example, only one POS terminal 20 may be installed for each store.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. 2 and 3, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts. A configuration example of the POS terminal 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described below with reference to FIG.

The POS terminal 20 includes a CPU 201 , a ROM 202 , a RAM 203 , a hard disk 204 , a customer-side display section 205 , a biological information detection section 206 , a card payment section 207 , a cash storage section 208 , and a salesclerk-side display section 209 . , a key operation unit 210 , a scanner unit 211 , a printing unit 212 , an audio output unit 213 , and a communication unit 214 . They can communicate with each other via a bus.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the POS terminal 20 by reading and executing programs stored in the ROM 202 .
The ROM 202 is a read-only memory, and stores various information used by the CPU 201 including programs.

A RAM 203 is a read/write memory and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores information acquired from the outside (for example, a product master acquired from the management server 10), information generated during processing (for example, registration information (registration data) generated in registration processing for registering products, (settlement information, etc. generated in settlement processing for settlement (settlement) of products). In addition, the RAM 203 stores store clerk information including biometric information of the store clerk, attendance information on attendance of the store clerk, and the like. The RAM 203 also stores additional information regarding product sizes and additional information regarding sales plans such as campaigns. Details of the additional information table that stores the additional information will be described later with reference to FIG.

The hard disk 204 stores various information. The hard disk 204 may store programs executed by the CPU 201 instead of the ROM 202, for example. Also, instead of the RAM 203, information obtained from the outside or information generated during processing may be stored.

The customer-side display unit 205 is a display for customers, and displays various information to customers. As shown in FIG. 3 , the display surface of the customer-side display section 205 faces the opposite direction to the display surface of the salesclerk-side display section 209 .
A biometric information detection unit 206 detects biometric information for authenticating a salesclerk. The biometric information is, for example, biometric information of finger veins, but is not limited to this, and may be information such as fingerprints, voiceprints, retinas, and irises. The biometric information of veins is, for example, a finger vein pattern obtained by analyzing the imaging result of a finger irradiated with near-infrared rays and imaged. Also, the biometric information detection unit 206 is, for example, externally attached to the POS terminal 20 and connected to the POS terminal 20 by wire or wirelessly. However, the biometric information detection unit 206 is not limited to this, and may be incorporated in the POS terminal 20 . For example, the POS terminal 20 can use biometric information detected by the biometric information detection unit 206 to generate attendance information and manage attendance. Also, the POS terminal 20 can use the biometric information detected by the biometric information detection unit 206 to log in the store clerk corresponding to the biometric information.

The card settlement unit 207 is a settlement mechanism using various cards (credit cards, prepaid cards such as transportation cards, etc.). The card settlement unit 207 of this embodiment includes a card recognition unit (reading unit), a display unit, and an operation unit. Note that the card recognition unit may recognize various types of cards (for example, membership cards, point cards, etc.) that are not directly used for payment (settlement).

The cash storage unit 208 is a storage unit that stores cash, and takes a drawn state and a stored state. The cash storage unit 208 is, for example, a drawer, and is pulled out when the store clerk operates a predetermined key of the key operation unit 210 . Also, the cash storage unit 208 is put into a stored state by the operation of being pushed in by the store clerk.

The clerk-side display unit 209 is a touch display for the clerk, which displays various information for the clerk and accepts various inputs from the clerk. For example, the clerk-side display unit 209 includes a button corresponding to the product for registering the product purchased by the customer, and a login button for logging in when recording attendance such as going to work or when registering the product. buttons are displayed.

The key operation unit 210 is composed of various keys (buttons) and receives various inputs from the store clerk. For example, the key operation unit 210 includes buttons for inputting numbers, cancel buttons for canceling (deleting) registered products, and subtotal buttons for calculating the total amount of registered products.

The scanner unit 211 optically reads, for example, a bar code (product code, etc.) attached to a product or a predetermined sheet, an employee code attached to a store clerk's name tag, or the like. The product is registered when the scanner unit 211 reads the bar code. Product registration is performed not only by reading a barcode by the scanner unit 211, but also by operating a preset key corresponding to the product displayed on the clerk-side display unit 209, for example.

The printing unit 212 prints and issues purchase information such as the name of the store, the product purchased, and the date and time of purchase on various media (receipts, accounting tickets, etc.).
The audio output unit 213 outputs audio. For example, the voice output unit 213 outputs a predetermined voice (for example, , and outputs a beep sound when a barcode is read. Also, the voice output unit 213 may output voice guidance.
The communication unit 214 transmits and receives information to and from the management server 10 and other POS terminals 20 .

(Example of additional information table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the additional information table 40. As shown in FIG. The additional information table 40 is a table in which first additional information (for example, "size") and second additional information (for example, "sales plan") are associated with each product. PLU (price lookup) can be set in each field of the additional information table 40 . In the illustrated example, the additional information table 40 indicates that the product is blended coffee. In the additional information table 40, the horizontal axis (x-axis) indicates product sizes (S, M, L). The vertical axis (y-axis) indicates product sales plans (regular plans, 20-yen discount coupons, free leaflets, etc.).

The size and sales plan are set for each product. For this reason, for example, if the product is pizza, there may be four or more sizes, and if the product is pasta, there may be two sizes, such as "normal" and "large serving." be. Some products do not have multiple sizes, and some products do not have applicable sales plans (additional information table 40 itself is not set). Moreover, the product is not limited to a single product, and may be a set menu.

Specifically describing the sales plan, "regular plan" indicates a normal charge to which no discount is applied. "20 yen discount coupon" indicates a charge that is 20 yen discount from the normal charge by applying the coupon, for example. "Flyer free" indicates, for example, that a customer presents a leaflet to get free blended coffee (S size only). The "refill charge" indicates, for example, that if the same product is ordered again, the price will be reduced to half of the normal charge. "10% discount" indicates a charge that is 10% off the normal charge due to, for example, a campaign.

"Take-out" indicates a fee with a consumption tax rate of 8%, for example, due to application of a reduced tax rate. "100 yen discount" indicates a charge that is discounted by 100 yen from the normal charge by applying a coupon, for example. "Pasta coupon free" indicates, for example, that when the customer presents the pasta coupon, the blended coffee (S size only) is free when ordering pasta. "Company A discount" indicates, for example, a discount charge when a coupon of affiliated company A is used. "Company B discount" indicates, for example, a discount charge when a coupon of an affiliated company B is used.

For example, in the additional information table 40, PLU101 (200 yen) is set in correspondence with the S size and the sales plan "normal". Also, the PLU 102 (180 yen) is set corresponding to the S size and the "20 yen discount coupon". Similarly, PLU is set in fields corresponding to other sizes and other sales plans. However, there are combinations in which no PLU is set. For example, in the case of M size and L size, PLUs corresponding to sales plans such as "free flyers" and "free pasta tickets" are not set. That is, in the case of blended coffee, this indicates that the sales plan may not be applied depending on the size.

Also, when the product is blended coffee, in addition to the three sizes described above, there may be other sizes such as "LL". As for the other sizes, PLU may be set in each field corresponding to the sales plan in the same manner as the three types described above. If any sales plan cannot be applied to other sizes, PLU should be set in none of the fields corresponding to the other sizes and sales plans. In addition, as described above, it was decided that PLU may be set for products with different tax rates depending on the reduced tax rate in the sales plan. Specifically, the tax rate may differ between takeout (tax rate: 8%) and in-store dining (eat-in: 10%).

In addition, in the additional information table 40, the X axis (horizontal axis) and the Y axis (vertical axis) may be reversed. That is, in the additional information table 40, the sales plan may be set in the X-axis direction and the size may be set in the Y-axis direction.

(Example of resizing procedure)
5-1 and 5-2 are diagrams showing an example of a procedure for resizing. Note that (1) to (7) shown in the following description correspond to (1) to (7) shown in FIGS. 5-1 and 5-2. In FIG. 5-1, (1) shows a screen on which the store clerk registers S size of blended coffee. Specifically, in (1), "1S Blend 200" is displayed on the display section 209 on the store clerk's side. In "1S blend 200", "1" indicates the number, "S" indicates the size, "blend" indicates the product name (blend coffee), and "200" indicates the price (200 yen). Then, as shown in (2), it is assumed that the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (first time). (3) In this case, "1M Blend 250" is displayed on the display section 209 on the store clerk's side. That is, a screen indicating that the size has been changed from S size to M size and the price has been changed to 250 yen is displayed.

Then, as shown in (4), it is assumed that the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (second time). In this case, "1L Blend 300" is displayed on the store clerk's display section 209 as shown in (5) of FIG. 5-2. That is, a screen indicating that the size has been changed from M size to L size and the price has been changed to 300 yen is displayed.

Further, as shown in (6), it is assumed that the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (third time). (7) In this case, "1M Blend 250" is displayed on the display section 209 on the store clerk's side. That is, a screen indicating that the size has been changed from M size to L size and the price has been changed to 250 yen is displayed.

After that, if the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (fourth time), the size changes from M size to S size. switch to As described above, in this embodiment, every time the store clerk presses the size change button 501, the size changes from the smallest size (small size) to the largest size (large size). sequentially switched to. Furthermore, when it reaches the small size, it similarly switches from the small size to the large size. In this manner, one size out of a plurality of sizes can be registered only by pressing the size change button 501 .

Note that a size designation button 502 (see (7) in FIG. 5-2) is displayed as a preset key on the clerk-side display section 209 . The size designation button 502 is a button for accepting any size of "S", "M", and "L". In the case of a specific product such as a drink, the size is one of "S", "M", and "L". It is also possible to change to the size of

Note that in this embodiment, the size can be changed by pressing the size change button 501 or by selecting from a size list or the like, so the size designation button 502 may not be displayed. Also, "S", "M", and "L" displayed on each of the three buttons shown in the size designation button 502 are hidden (the preset key is left blank), and the size change button 501 is pressed by the store clerk. 'S', 'M', and 'L' may be displayed on the three buttons, respectively.

For example, if there are three buttons for accepting size designation and four or more sizes of registered products (for example, "S", "M", "L", and "LL") , three sizes that are highly likely to be selected may be displayed according to a prediction (priority) based on the sales history of the day, customer attributes, and the like. In this way, when the size change button 501 is pressed, each button (preset key) can be used as a button for accepting size selection, so the preset key can be effectively utilized.

Also, different sizes may be displayed according to the number of times the size change button 501 is pressed. Specifically, for example, when the size change button 501 is pressed once, the sizes are displayed on the three buttons, and when the size change button 501 is pressed twice, a size list or a matrix, which will be described later, is displayed. You may As a result, the clerk can select the desired size from the candidates that are highly likely to be selected by the first press, and if the desired size is not included in the displayed candidates, , the desired size can be selected from the size list by pressing the second time. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the operation related to the selection of the size, and it is possible to efficiently select the size.

Here, in this embodiment, when the size is changed, the size list shown in FIG. 6-1 below may be displayed, or the size and sales plan list (matrix display) shown in FIG. 6-2 may be displayed. good too. The size list and matrix display are described below.

(An example of displaying the size list when resizing)
FIG. 6-1 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a size list when the size is changed. Note that (11) to (13) shown in the following description correspond to (11) to (13) shown in FIG. 6-1. In FIG. 6-1, (11) shows a screen where the store clerk has registered S size of blended coffee when the sales plan is "Normal". Specifically, (11) indicates that "1S Blend 200" is displayed on the display section 209 on the store clerk's side. Assume that the store clerk presses the size change button 501 on the display screen shown in (11) (first time). In this case, as shown in (12a), a list of drink sizes is displayed, and the drink size can be changed from S size to M size.

Further, when the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (second time), the drink size can be changed from M size to L size as shown in (13). After this, when the clerk presses the size change button 501, the drink size is switched from L size to M size. Since the clerk-side display unit 209 is a touch panel, the size can be switched by the clerk touching one of the icons representing "S", "M", and "L" shown in the size list. is also possible.

In this embodiment, such a size list is displayed. , the size may be changed in a predetermined order. Also, the size list may be set to be displayed or hidden by the store clerk's selection, or may be always displayed without requiring the store clerk's selection. Also, a size list may be displayed according to the product. Specifically, if the product has a large number of size types (for example, a product with three or more sizes), the size list is displayed and the number of size types is displayed. The size list may not be displayed for products with a small number of sizes. Also, as the preset keys, keys corresponding to sizes "S", "M", and "L" may be displayed. Also, when the size change button 501 is pressed, a list (matrix display) of sizes and sales plans shown in FIG. 6-2 below may be displayed instead of displaying the size list described above.

(Example of displaying a list of sizes and sales plans)
FIG. 6-2 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a list (matrix display) of sizes and sales plans. (11) in FIG. 6-2 is the same as (11) in FIG. 6-1, and more specifically, shows a screen in which S size blended coffee of a normal plan is registered. Assume that the store clerk presses the size change button 501 on the display screen shown in (11) (first time). In this case, as shown in (12b), a list of sizes and sales plans is displayed, and the drink size can be changed from S size to M size. The list of sizes and sales plans is a display corresponding to the additional information table 40. Specifically, the PLUs associated with the sizes and sales plans are displayed in a matrix so that they can be selected.

Further, when the store clerk presses the size change button 501 (second time), the drink size can be changed from M size to L size (normal plan L size). After this, when the clerk presses the size change button 501, the drink size is switched from L size to M size (usually planned M size). Since the clerk-side display unit 209 is a touch panel, the clerk touches one of the selection buttons (icons) that display the amount of money shown in the list of sizes and sales plans, thereby displaying the size and the sales plan. It is possible to change the plan. It is also possible to change the size and sales plan by selecting the selection button using the cross key.

If it can be assumed that there is no change in the sales plan because the sales clerk has pressed the size change button 501, the row (X-axis direction) selection button (for example, , selection buttons corresponding to normal plans) may be displayed. Specifically, only three selection buttons corresponding to the normal plan may be displayed: "¥200" for S size, "¥250" for M size, and "¥300" for L size. This makes it possible to clarify the size corresponding to the current sales plan. In this case, selection buttons in rows corresponding to other sales plans may be displayed by receiving a predetermined operation from the store clerk.

In addition, in FIG. 6-2, the selection buttons in the column (vertical axis direction) corresponding to the current sales plan (for example, the selection button corresponding to the normal plan) may be displayed differently from the other selection buttons. . Specifically, for example, for the M size, the sales plan is "¥250" indicating "normal", the sales plan is "¥230" indicating "20 yen discount", and the sales plan is "free leaflet". The display mode of the selection button in the Y-axis direction, such as " none " indicating the selection button, may be different from the display mode of the other selection buttons. This makes it possible to clarify the sales plan corresponding to the current size.

Further, the matrix display may be displayed on the entire screen of the salesclerk-side display section 209, or may be displayed on a part of the salesclerk-side display section 209 (for example, pop-up display). Further, in the matrix display, the X-axis (horizontal axis) and the Y-axis (vertical axis) may be interchanged. That is, in the matrix display, sales plans may be displayed in the X-axis direction and sizes may be displayed in the Y-axis direction.

By displaying such a list (matrix display) of sizes and sales plans, when changing the first additional information of the product currently being registered, the sales clerk can display the first additional information and the first additional information. It is possible to easily comprehend the combination with the second additional information set corresponding to the . In addition, the store clerk can easily comprehend additional information that has not yet been set (for M size and L size, free leaflet is not applicable).

(Example of displaying the sales plan list when changing the sales plan)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a sales plan list when a sales plan is changed. Note that (21) to (23) shown in the following description correspond to (21) to (23) shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, (21) shows a screen where the store clerk registered S size of blended coffee. Specifically, (21) indicates that "1S Blend 200" is displayed on the display section 209 on the store clerk's side. Assume that the store clerk presses the plan change button 701 on the display screen shown in (21). In this case, a sales plan list is displayed as shown in (22). When the plan change button 701 is pressed, the list of sales plans may be displayed, and one sales plan (to "free leaflet") may be switched. Also, at the timing of displaying (22), the list (matrix display) of sizes and sales plans shown in FIG. 6-2 may be displayed without displaying (22).

In the screen shown in (22), each time the sales clerk presses the change plan button 701, the sales plans displayed below are switched one by one. For example, when the sales clerk presses the change plan button 701 three times, (23) , the sales plan can be changed to "100 yen discount". Even after this, every time the store clerk presses the plan change button 701, it is possible to change to the sales plan in the lower or next row. Further, since the clerk-side display unit 209 is a touch panel, the clerk can accept the sales plan when the clerk touches one of the icons indicating "free leaflet" and "100 yen discount" shown in the list of sales plans. It is also possible to switch to the received sales plan.

In this embodiment, a desired sales plan can be received from the displayed sales plan list and changed. The sales plan may be changed in a predetermined order.

Also, for example, when "S", "M", and "L" displayed on each of the three buttons shown in the size designation button 502 (see FIG. 5-2 (7)) are hidden (empty ), and when the plan change button 701 is pressed by the store clerk, the three buttons may display the sales plan with the highest priority. The sales plans displayed on each button may display three sales plans that are highly likely to be selected according to predictions (priority) based on the sales history of the day, customer attributes, and the like. In this way, when the plan change button 701 is pressed, each button (preset key) can be used as a button for accepting the selection of a sales plan, so the preset keys can be effectively utilized.

Also, the sales plan may be displayed differently depending on the number of times the plan change button 701 is pressed. Specifically, for example, when the plan change button 701 is pressed once, three sales plans with high priority are displayed on the three buttons, and when the plan change button 701 is pressed twice, the sales plan is displayed. A project list may be displayed. As a result, the clerk can select the desired sales plan from the candidates that are highly likely to be selected by the first press, and the desired sales plan is not included in the displayed candidates. In this case, a desired sales plan can be selected from the list of sales plans by pressing the button a second time. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the operation related to the selection of the sales plan, and to efficiently select the sales plan.

Also, the sales plan list may be set to display or not to be displayed according to the selection of the store clerk. Also, the sales plan list may be displayed according to the product. Specifically, in the case of a product with many types of sales plans (for example, a product with three or more plans), the sales plan list is displayed. good too.

(An example of moving the field to be selected when resizing)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of movement of a field to be selected when the size is changed. When the clerk presses the size change button 501, the field to be selected moves in the horizontal direction of the additional information table 40, as shown in FIG. For example, when the PLU 101 (200 yen) corresponding to the S size and the "normal" sales plan is selected, the clerk presses the size change button 501 once to change the M size and the "normal" sales plan. The field to be selected moves to the PLU 201 (250 yen) corresponding to .

Further, after that, when the store clerk presses the size change button 501 once, the field to be selected moves to the PLU 301 (300 yen) corresponding to the L size and the "normal" sales plan. That is, each time the store clerk presses the size change button 501, the field to be selected moves along the horizontal axis in the order of PLU101→PLU201→PLU301. Furthermore, when the field to be selected is PLU301, when the store clerk presses the size change button 501, the field to be selected moves in the opposite direction (PLU301→PLU201→PLU101).

Similarly, for other sales plans as well as the "normal" sales plan, each time the clerk presses the size change button 501, the field to be selected moves in the direction of the horizontal axis. When the field to be selected is moved, the store clerk side display section 209 displays the product size, sales plan, and price corresponding to the field to be selected. However, for example, in a state in which the PLU 103 (0 yen) corresponding to the S size and the sales plan "free leaflet" can be selected, even if the clerk presses the size change button 501, the M size and L size will be sold. Since the information corresponding to the project "free leaflet" is not stored (because it is not handled), the field to be selected does not move. In this way, when there is no handling, other plans corresponding to M size and L size are displayed on the clerk side display section 209 so as to be selectable.

(Example of moving fields to be selected when planning is changed)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of movement of fields to be selected when a plan is changed. When the store clerk presses the plan change button 701, the field to be selected moves in the vertical direction of the additional information table 40, as shown in FIG. For example, in a state where the PLU 201 (250 yen) corresponding to the M size and the "normal" sales plan is selected, if the clerk presses the plan change button 701 once, the M size and the "20 yen discount" of the sales plan are selected. The field to be selected moves to the PLU 202 (230 yen) corresponding to "Coupon".

Similarly, for other sizes as well as the M size, each time the store clerk presses the plan change button 701, the field to be selected moves in the vertical direction. When the field to be selected is moved, the store clerk side display section 209 displays the product size, sales plan, and price corresponding to the field to be selected. However, for example, when the PLU 202 (230 yen) corresponding to the M size and the "20 yen discount coupon" of the sales plan is selectable, even if the sales clerk presses the plan change button 701, the sales plan The information corresponding to the "flyer free" is not stored (not handled). For this reason, for example, the field is shifted to the S size (PLU 103) corresponding to the sales plan "free flyer", that is, the field is forcibly changed to the S size applicable to the sales plan "free flyer". and In this case, it is notified that the size has been changed to a size that can be applied to "flyer free".

It should be noted that this is not limited to forcibly changing the size. For example, the selected object is moved to the field corresponding to M size and "refill fee" one level below the field corresponding to M size and "flyer free". Alternatively, another sales plan corresponding to the M size may be displayed so as to be selectable without shifting the selection target field.

(Example of display when changing the size when accepting a plan change)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the size is changed when a plan change is received. In FIG. 10, (31) shows a screen in which M size of blended coffee has already been registered by the clerk accepting the order from the customer. Assume that the customer presents a free ticket for the S size to the clerk after the M size is registered. When the store clerk presses the plan change button 701, (32) a sales plan list is displayed. Each sales plan shown in the sales plan list is displayed with a button (icon) that can be selected by the store clerk.

Sales plans displayed in the sales plan list include sales plans displayed in a normal display mode and sales plans displayed in a special display mode. The sales plan displayed in the normal display mode indicates a sales plan applicable to the current size (M size). On the other hand, the sales plan displayed in the special display mode indicates a sales plan that cannot be applied to the current size (M size). Specifically, "free leaflets" and "free pasta tickets" indicate sales plans that cannot be applied to the current size (M size). More specifically, as shown in the additional information table 40 of FIG. 4, in the case of the M size, no PLU corresponding to "free leaflet" or "free pasta ticket" is set. It's becoming

When the clerk selects a sales plan displayed in the normal display mode from the sales plan list, the sales plan corresponding to the selected button is applied. That is, for example, if the store clerk selects a "20 yen discount coupon", the 20 yen discount is applied and the charge is changed from "250 yen" to "230 yen". On the other hand, when the store clerk selects a sales plan displayed in a special display mode from the list of sales plans, the size can be changed together with the change of the sales plan. Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the store clerk touches the sales plan of "free leaflet". It should be noted that the "flyer free" sales plan is applicable only to the S size (see the additional information table 40 in FIG. 4).

(33) In this case, the size is also forcibly changed from M size to S size in response to the change to the "free leaflet" sales plan. Then, a message indicating that the size has been forcibly changed is displayed, along with a button that accepts the request to return to the original size (return to M size), and a button that accepts to display other sales plans applicable to the original size. , and a button for accepting confirmation of forced resizing (the button indicating "Close" in the figure) is displayed. When the store clerk selects one of the buttons, the size and sales plan are determined. Therefore, according to the customer's request, it is possible to undo forced resizing, introduce other sales plans, and receive confirmation.

In addition, without forcibly resizing, for example, before resizing, a screen for accepting consent to sales planning and resizing is displayed, and if consent is received, sales planning and resizing may be performed. Also, forced resizing may be based on a fee paid by the customer, for example. Specifically, if a change in sales plan results in a lower price than before the change, a forced size change may be performed. On the other hand, if the price becomes higher than before the change, the forced size change may not be performed.

(Example of displaying a confirmation screen when accepting a size change)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a confirmation screen when size change is accepted. In FIG. 11, at (41), the customer presents a free coupon for blended coffee S to the clerk, and the clerk registers it. As a result, the sales plan of "flyer free" and blended coffee S size have already been registered. Shows the screen that is Then, after the free S size is registered, the customer informs the store clerk that he wants to change from the S size to the M size. Here, the current sales plan (flyer free) cannot be applied to the changed size (M size or L size). Specifically, as shown in the additional information table 40 of FIG. 4, the PLU corresponding to the M size and the "flyer free" is not set, that is, it is not handled.

Therefore, when the store clerk presses the size change button 501, for example, (42) a message indicating that the size cannot be changed is displayed. In addition, it is possible to display a button that accepts that the size cannot be changed, changes to the M size without applying the "free leaflet" sales plan, and displays other sales plans that can be applied to the M size. A button to accept or to accept consent not to resize is displayed. When the store clerk selects one of the buttons, the size and sales plan are determined. In this way, even when the size change button 501 is selected, it is possible to give priority to keeping the current sales plan over changing the product size.

Note that when a size change is received and the size after change does not apply to the current sales plan, the sales plan may be changed forcibly. That is, for example, if the current size is "S" and the current sales plan is "free leaflet", and a change to M size is received, the size is changed from "S" to "M". , the sales plan may also be switched from "flyer free" to "regular" (sales plan applicable to "M" size). However, in this case as well, it may be possible to make the change again by displaying a message to that effect or displaying a button for receiving the message of undo.

Furthermore, when changing the size or sales plan after registering the product, a list (matrix) of sizes and sales plans shown in FIG. 6-2 may be displayed. To enable a store clerk to easily grasp mutually applicable items without searching for a sales plan not applicable to a size or searching for a size not applicable to a sales plan by using a selection screen with a matrix display. can be done. Therefore, erroneous registration of mutually inapplicable products can be suppressed, and it is possible to avoid performing a search operation to determine whether or not they are mutually applicable.

In addition, in the case of size change, the display mode of the selection buttons that can be changed in the X-axis direction may be changed in the currently specified sales plan. Also, in the case of a change in sales plan, the display mode of the selection buttons that can be changed in the Y-axis direction may be changed in the currently specified size. Moreover, the display modes of both the selection button that can be selected in the X-axis direction and the selection button that can be selected in the Y-axis direction may be changed.

Note that when there is an applicable sales plan for size change, that is, when a PLU corresponding to the current size is set, the matrix display and the selection button may not be displayed. Similarly, when there is an applicable size in changing the sales plan, that is, when the PLU corresponding to the current size is set, the matrix display and the selection button may not be displayed.

As a result, in the case of a simple size change (size change in a regular project) or a change in the reduced tax rate (change to takeout), it is possible to change the size or change the reduced tax rate without displaying the matrix. can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming complicated and the number of operations from increasing when simply changing the size or changing the reduced tax rate. If the reduced tax rate is to be changed without displaying the matrix, an acceptance button such as a preset key may be set to accept the change of the reduced tax rate when pressed by the store clerk.

On the other hand, when changing the size, only when there is no applicable sales plan, that is, when the PLU corresponding to the current size is set to "None" (when the selection button indicates "None") Only the matrix display and selection button display may be performed. Similarly, when changing the sales plan, only if there is no applicable size, i.e., if the PLU corresponding to the current size is set to "None" (when the selection button indicates "None") Matrix display and selection button display may be performed only on

As a result, for example, when there is no applicable sales plan for size change, the clerk can easily find applicable sales plans and sizes applicable to the current sales plan by browsing the matrix display. be able to find it. In other words, the sales clerk can easily grasp applicable sales plans without performing a search operation for applicable sales plans.

(Example of product registration processing performed by POS terminal 20)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of product registration processing performed by the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG.

Step S11: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is a touch on the clerk-side display section 209, an operation on the key operation section 210, a scan by the scanner section 211, or the like. The POS terminal 20 waits when there is no scanning or the like, and proceeds to step S12 when there is scanning or the like.
Step S12: The POS terminal 20 registers the product and displays it on the clerk-side display unit 209, and proceeds to step S13.

Step S13: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not one of the products being registered has been designated by operating the touch panel or the like for changing the size or changing the plan. If one product is not specified, the most recently registered product is specified. The POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S14 when the product is specified. On the other hand, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S15 when no product is specified.

Step S14: The POS terminal 20 changes the target product to the designated product.
Step S15: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the size change button 501 has been pressed. If the size change button 501 is not pressed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, when the size change button 501 is pressed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S16.

Step S16: The POS terminal 20 performs size change processing (see FIG. 13), and proceeds to step S17.
Step S17: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the size change button 501 has been pressed. If the size change button 501 is not pressed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, if the size change button 501 is pressed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S18.
Step S18: The POS terminal 20 performs plan change processing (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to step S19.

Step S19: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the subtotal button of the key operation unit 210 has been pressed. If the subtotal button is not pressed, the process returns to step S11. When the subtotal button is pressed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S20.
Step S20: The POS terminal 20 displays a small plan screen, and proceeds to step S21.
Step S21: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not it has received a settlement operation such as inputting a deposit or pressing a cash total button. The POS terminal 20 waits until the settlement operation is accepted, and when the settlement operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The POS terminal 20 performs settlement processing such as issuing a receipt, and ends the series of processing. Note that, in the settlement process, change corresponding to the deposit or the cash balance in the settlement process may be released. Also, transaction history information (sales data) is stored in the settlement process.

(Example of size change processing performed by POS terminal 20)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of size change processing performed by the POS terminal 20. As shown in FIG. 13 and 14, processing when matrix display is not performed will be described.

Step S31: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the designated product can be resized. The POS terminal 20 disables pressing of the size change button 501 when the size of the designated product cannot be changed, specifically, when the size of the product cannot be changed, such as a cake or confectionery. The process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. Note that if the size of the designated product cannot be changed, the POS terminal 20 may notify that effect. If the size of the designated product is changeable, specifically, if the size of the drink or food is changeable, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S32.

Step S32: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the current sales plan is the "regular plan". "Normal plan" indicates that services such as discounts are not applied. If the current sales plan is the "regular plan", the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S35. If the current sales plan is not the "regular plan", the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S33.

Step S33: The POS terminal 20 determines whether the accepted size is applicable to the current sales plan. For example, if the accepted size is changed in the order of "S"→"M"→"L"→"M"→"S" . . . It is the next size after the size, and if the size specification (touching the icon) is accepted directly from the store clerk, it is the accepted size. If the accepted size is not applicable to the current sales plan, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S34. A case where the current sales plan does not apply to the changed size is, for example, as shown in the additional information table 40 of FIG. In the case of "flyer free", if the size "M" is accepted, the PLU corresponding to the size "M" and the sales plan of "flyer free" is not set. be). If the accepted size is applicable to the current sales plan, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S36.

Step S34: The POS terminal 20 notifies that the accepted size is not applicable to the current sales plan, and proceeds to step S17 in FIG. As a result, for example, in blended coffee, if the current sales plan is "free flyers" and the clerk receives a request to change the size from "S" to "M", the size "M" will be changed to " It is possible to easily comprehend that there is no handling of "flyer free" and to inform customers of that fact. Also, the customer can choose to keep the size as "S" or give up the benefit of "free leaflet" and change the size to "M".

After the processing of step S34, the POS terminal 20 may display a list of sales plans applicable to the accepted size. As a result, when the accepted size cannot be applied to the current sales plan, it is possible to present the sales clerk with another sales plan applicable to the accepted size. For this reason, for example, if there is another sales plan that can be applied to the M size, the sales clerk can inform the customer to that effect. You can tell your customers that it is possible.

Step S35: The POS terminal 20 displays a list of sizes applicable to the current sales plan (for example, in the case of a "normal" sales plan, a list of "S", "M", and "L" is displayed), and step Proceed to S36. In step S35, the POS terminal 20 has already pressed the size change button 501 (step S15 in FIG. 12). The minute is changed (eg, changed from 'S' to 'M'). As a result, the number of operations performed by the store clerk regarding the size change can be reduced. In addition, in step S35, the size list may not be displayed, and only the sizes changed by accepting the size change may be displayed.

Step S36: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not a size change has been accepted from the size change button 501 or buttons indicating sizes in the size list. If the POS terminal 20 does not accept the size change, the process proceeds to step S38. When the POS terminal 20 accepts the size change, the process proceeds to step S37.
Step S37: The POS terminal 20 changes the size, and proceeds to step S38.
Step S38: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not the confirmation of the size has been received. Acceptance of size confirmation is, for example, acceptance of pressing of a size confirmation button (OK button) from a store clerk. If the POS terminal 20 does not accept the confirmation of the size, the process returns to step S36. On the other hand, if the POS terminal 20 accepts the confirmation of the size, it proceeds to step S39.
Step S39: The POS terminal 20 confirms the size change, and proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

(Example of plan change processing performed by POS terminal 20)
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of plan change processing performed by the POS terminal 20 .

Step S51: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not there is a sales plan applicable to the current size of the designated product. If the POS terminal 20 does not have a sales plan applicable to the current size of the designated product, the process proceeds to step S52. If there is a sales plan applicable to the current size of the designated product, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S53.

Step S52: The POS terminal 20 notifies that there is no sales plan applicable to the current size of the designated product, and proceeds to step S19 in FIG. As a result, the store clerk can instantly grasp that there is no sales plan applicable to the current size of the designated product.

Step S53: The POS terminal 20 displays a list of sales plans for the designated product, and proceeds to step S54. The sales plans displayed in the sales plan list include sales plans applicable to the current size and sales plans not applicable to the current size, and are displayed in different display modes. In step S53, the size change button 501 of the POS terminal 20 has already been pressed (step S17 in FIG. 12). You can change it as you go. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of operations performed by the store clerk for changing the sales plan.

Step S54: The POS terminal 20 accepts the designation of the sales plan, and proceeds to step S55. Receiving a sales plan is to receive a specific type of sales plan such as "20 yen discount coupon" or "free leaflet".
Step S55: The POS terminal 20 determines whether the received sales plan is applicable to the current size. For example, when the current size is "S" and the sales plan is "normal" as shown in the fields of FIG. A PLU is set that corresponds to the project (for example, “free leaflet”) and the current size “S”. If the received sales plan is applicable to the current size, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S58. The POS terminal 20 accepts the received sales plan ( For example, if the PLU corresponding to "free leaflet") and the current size "M" is not set, the process proceeds to step S56.

Step S56: The POS terminal 20 determines whether the received sales plan can be applied by changing the size. For example, when the current size is "M" and the sales plan is "normal" as shown in the additional information table 40 of FIG. A PLU corresponding to a sales plan (for example, "free leaflet") and a change candidate size (for example, "S") is set. If the received sales plan can be applied by changing the size, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S57. If the received sales plan is not applicable due to the size change, that is, if the PLU corresponding to the received sales plan is not set even if the size is changed, the POS terminal 20 proceeds to step S52.

Step S57: The POS terminal 20 changes the sales plan and size (forcibly changes the size), notifies the change, and proceeds to step S58. As a result, the sales plan requested by the customer later can be registered with priority over the size requested by the customer first.

Step S58: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not a change in sales plan has been accepted from among the sales plans displayed in the list of sales plans. If the POS terminal 20 does not accept the change of the sales plan, the process proceeds to step S60. When the POS terminal 20 accepts the change of the sales plan, the process proceeds to step S59.
Step S59: The POS terminal 20 changes the sales plan and proceeds to step S60.

Step S60: The POS terminal 20 determines whether or not confirmation of the sales plan has been received. Acceptance of confirmation of the sales plan is, for example, reception of pressing of a confirmation button (OK button) of the sales plan from the store clerk. If the POS terminal 20 does not accept confirmation of the sales plan, the process returns to step S58. When the POS terminal 20 accepts confirmation of the sales plan, the process proceeds to step S61.
Step S61: The POS terminal 20 confirms the change of the sales plan, and proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

Note that the size change process shown in FIG. 13 and the plan change process shown in FIG. 14 are not limited to being performed by the POS terminal 20, and can be performed by another device (for example, the management server 10). Specifically, the POS terminal 20 may transmit the designated product, size, sales plan, etc. to the management server 10 when a size change or a change in sales plan is received. It should be noted that screen information for performing matrix display when accepting size changes or changes in sales plans may be received from the management server 10 .

Then, the management server 10 and the POS terminal 20 determine whether or not various changes are possible based on the received product, size, sales plan, etc., and perform various changes according to the determination result. , the change result is sent to the POS terminal 20, and if the change cannot be made, a message to that effect is sent to the POS terminal 20. FIG. The POS terminal 20 may display an image using the information received from the management server 10 indicating the result of change or indicating that the change cannot be made.

Also, in the case of changing the size and changing the sales plan, when performing matrix display (see FIG. 6-2), processing different from the processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is performed. Although a detailed description using flowcharts is omitted, when the matrix display is performed, the store clerk can understand at a glance what can be applied to each other when changing the size or changing the sales plan. Therefore, in the size change and sales plan, it is possible to directly change to the size and sales plan selected using the selection buttons in the matrix display.

(Example of Y-axis setting procedure in additional information table 40)
Next, an example of the procedure for setting the additional information table 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the Y-axis setting procedure in the additional information table 40. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the screen displayed on the clerk-side display unit 209 shows a screen for making various settings, specifically, shows a setting screen for a drink sales plan. A generation display area 1501, a correspondence list area 1502, a product switching type area 1503, and an option area 1504 are displayed on this screen.

A “generation” shown in the generation display area 1501 indicates a classification for switching the entire menu (product master or set sales master) for each price revision or event, for example. For example, "default" shown in "generation" is a classification used at the beginning of business or during normal business without particular events. By switching the "generation", it is possible to collectively switch the product master, the set sales master, and the schedule for each store or for the entire chain store.

A correspondence list area 1502 shows a list in which setting targets including product switching type codes (1 to 6) and names are associated with types of axes in the additional information table 40 . The type of axis indicates either "primary" or "secondary". The type of axis “main” indicates the Y-axis in the additional information table 40, and “secondary” indicates the X-axis in the additional information table 40. FIG. For example, "sales plan" with product switching type code "1" is associated with the axis type "main".

A product switching type area 1503 is an area for changing the name of the setting target selected in the correspondence list area 1502 (“sales plan” in the drawing). In the product switching type area 1503, the product switching type code to be set, the type of axis, and the linked axis may also be changed by the operator (for example, a store clerk).

The option area 1504 displays the detailed name of the setting target so that it can be changed. FIG. 15 shows, for example, a case where the setting target is "sales plan", and more specifically, detailed names such as "regular", "20 yen discount coupon", and "flyer free" are displayed in a changeable manner. ing. Option codes 11 to 20 are associated with detailed names such as "regular" and "20 yen discount coupon", respectively. The option codes 11 to 20 are numbers corresponding to the respective rows on the Y axis in the additional information table 40. Specifically, the contents of option code 11 are set in the first row on the Y axis, The contents of option code 12 are set in the second line, and the contents of each option code are set corresponding to each line on the Y axis in the same manner. Also, the name of each detailed content displayed in the option area 1504 can be changed by an operator (for example, a store clerk).

In this manner, the operator can set the Y-axis in the additional information table 40 by operating the areas 1501 to 1504 on the screen shown in FIG. Note that such settings (including the settings shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 described below) are not limited to being performed in the POS terminal 20, and may be performed in another device such as the management server 10. FIG.

(Example of X-axis setting procedure in additional information table 40)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the X-axis setting procedure in the additional information table 40. As shown in FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same contents as those described with reference to FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be omitted.

A screen displayed on the clerk-side display unit 209 indicates a setting screen for drink size. A generation display area 1501, a correspondence list area 1502, a product switching type area 1503, and an option area 1504 are displayed on this screen.

In the product switching type area 1503, the name of the setting target (drink size) is displayed so as to be changeable. Further, in the option area 1504, detailed names such as "S", "M", and "L" are displayed in a changeable manner for setting targets of "drink size". The option codes 31 to 33 are associated with detailed names of "S", "M" and "L" respectively. Note that the option codes 31 to 33 are numbers corresponding to the respective rows on the X axis in the additional information table 40. Specifically, the content of option code 21 is set in the first column on the X axis, and The contents of the option code 32 are set in the second column, and the contents of the option code 33 are set in the third column of the X axis.

In this manner, the X-axis in the additional information table 40 can be set by the store clerk operating the areas 1501 to 1504 on the screen shown in FIG.

(Example of setting procedure for grouping in additional information table 40)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a grouping setting procedure in the additional information table 40. As shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 17 shows a screen that associates a sales plan with a drink size. In addition, in FIG. 17, the Y-axis (sales plan: product switching type code "1") set in FIG. 15 and the X-axis (size: product switching type code "2") set in FIG. A case of grouping (associating) the product to be explained (blended coffee: product code 10002) will be described.

The screen shown in FIG. 17 shows a generation display area 1701 , a product designation area 1702 , and a product switching grouping area 1703 . "Default" is displayed in the generation display area 1701, which indicates that the screen shown in FIG. 17 is a setting screen for the "default" classification.

A product designation area 1702 shows a list of drinks whose settings can be changed. In this list, the display mode of the drink whose setting is to be changed ("blend coffee" with product code 10002 in the drawing) is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the other drinks. The product switching grouping area 1703 includes a product designation area 1704 and a grouping list area 1705 . A product designation area 1704 is an area for receiving designation of a drink to be set ("blend coffee" in the drawing). The grouping list area 1705 shows the size on the horizontal axis (X-axis) and the sales plan on the vertical axis (Y-axis). Each field of the grouping list area 1705 stores setting information (PLU) corresponding to the size and sales plan of the designated target drink.

Specifically, a pull-down button is displayed in each field, and a pull-down menu is displayed when the pull-down button is selected by the operator. The content selected by the operator from the displayed pull-down menu is set in the corresponding field.

For example, the setting information "002680 (S blend)" is set in the field corresponding to the drink size "S" and the sales plan "normal". The setting information “002680” corresponds to the PLU (for example, PLU 101 in FIG. 4). Similarly, setting information is set for other fields corresponding to other sizes and other sales plans. Note that, for example, when sales prices are different, a plurality of setting information may be set in one field. Also, "none" in the setting information indicates that the size and sales plan are mutually inapplicable. For example, the drink size is "M" or "L", and the setting information "none" is set in the field corresponding to the sales plan "free leaflet". In other words, if the drink size is "M" or "L", it indicates that the sales plan "free flyer" is not applicable, and if the sales plan is "free flyer", the drink size "M" "L" indicates non-applicability.

Here, the charge corresponding to the PLU set in each field can be directly input by an operator (for example, a store clerk), can be automatically calculated by the POS terminal 20, or can be calculated in advance. It is also possible for the store clerk to select from among the set items. For example, by entering the charge (¥200) corresponding to PLU in the field corresponding to drink size "S" and sales plan "normal", the charge corresponding to PLU in other fields is automatically calculated. is also possible. Specifically, for example, in the field corresponding to the drink size "M" and the sales plan "normal", the field corresponding to the drink size "S" and the sales plan "normal" is "+¥50". , the set value may be set in advance so that the amount of Thus, by inputting "¥200" corresponding to the "S" size, it is possible to automatically set "¥250" to which ¥50 is added in the "M" size field.

Similarly, in the field corresponding to the drink size "S" and the sales plan "20 yen discount coupon", the field corresponding to the drink size "S" and the sales plan "normal" has "-¥20". A set value may be set in advance so as to be the amount of money. Thus, by inputting "¥200" for the "S" size, it is possible to automatically set "¥180" with ¥20 subtracted in the "20 yen discount coupon" field. Similarly, for other fields, by setting a set value based on the price set in the field where the drink size is "S" and the sales plan is "Normal", the above "S" size "¥ By entering "200", it is possible to set the charge automatically. In addition, as a procedure for performing such automatic setting, for example, first, selection of an invalid field is accepted, and then automatic setting is accepted for fields other than the invalid field by accepting the start of automatic setting. You should do it.

Alternatively, the PLU may be set in advance. Specifically, a representative product code (for example, product code 10002: blended coffee) is set. Then, the product code 10002 (blended coffee) shown in FIG. 17 is associated with the PLU. By doing so, only PLUs related to product code 10002 coffee can be selected for each field. Furthermore, by setting sales planning (product switching type code 1) and drink size (product switching type code 2) as product attributes in association with blended coffee (product code 10002), the X axis and the Y axis are Unnecessary PLUs cannot be selected for intersecting options (fields). Therefore, it is possible to prevent operation errors and input errors at the time of setting. Even if there are items displayed in each option (each field), they can be limited to PLUs with different items that do not belong to the selling price or product switching type.

Furthermore, in the option (field), "new setting" may be prepared in addition to "none (not applicable)". For example, when "new setting" is selected, the screen may transition to a PLU setting screen (not shown). The transitioned PLU setting screen may allow setting of the PLU code, name, price, etc., with the X axis and Y axis already set as the product switching type. By doing so, it is possible to prevent omission of PLU setting, and the operation at the time of setting becomes efficient.

In the present embodiment, the additional information table 40 in which a plurality of first additional information (size) and a plurality of second additional information (sales plan) are set is described as an example. and the second additional information may each be at least one or more. Specifically, for example, it may be an additional information table in which a plurality of additional information (for example, size) are set corresponding to one additional information (for example, take-out) excluding normal plans (for example, eat-in).

Further, setting of the additional information table 40 is not limited to being performed by the POS terminal 20, and can be performed by another device (for example, the management server 10). Specifically, the management server 10 associates, for example, information indicating a product (for example, information indicating a product indicated by a product code), first additional information (size), and second additional information (sales plan). As product information, it is stored in a table that can be displayed in a matrix. The management server 10 then transmits display information for displaying the product information in a matrix to the POS terminal 20 .

The POS terminal 20 displays the product information received from the management server 10 in a matrix, and sets identification information (PLU) for identifying the product information in fields within the matrix display so that it can be input and/or selected. The POS terminal 20 transmits the set contents to the management server 10 . Then, the management server 10 sets the setting contents received from the POS terminal 20 to each field in the stored table. Thereby, it is possible to set the additional information table 40 in the management server 10 .

15 to 17, the operator can easily set the sales plan, drink size, and PLU corresponding to them in the additional information table 40. FIG. Specifically, for example, without the operator having to perform complicated operations such as sequentially displaying sizes for each product and setting applicable sales plans in association with each other, the grouping list area 1705 can be used to display sizes for each product. Since the sizes and sales plans can be displayed in a list, the store clerk can grasp the size of each product and the sales plan of each product at a glance. In addition, it is possible to easily set (input, etc.) the PLU, and to suppress mistakes at the time of setting.

It is also possible to preset the initial size for each product when registering the product. For example, as shown in FIG. 5-2(7), one of the sizes "S", "M", and "L" (for example, the most ordered It is also possible to provide a size designation button 502 that indicates the most common size. As a result, the store clerk can easily change the coffee size to a desired size by pressing the size specifying button 502 after pressing the blended coffee preset key.

It is also possible to set the order (selection order) in which the sizes are switched in response to pressing of the size change button 501 . For example, the selection order is the order in which the sizes of currently displayed registration candidates can be changed step by step when there are three or more sizes. More specifically, the selection order is an order in which switching between the lower limit size and the upper limit size is not performed (specifically, the order of S → M → L → M → S → M → L → . ), in other words, when the size reaches the upper limit in ascending order, the order switches to descending order, and when the size reaches the lower limit in descending order, the order switches to ascending order.

The reason for this selection order is that the change between "S" and "M" and the size difference between "M" and the size difference between "S" and "L" are more important than the change between "S" and "L" where the size difference is large. This is because changes with a small difference between sizes, such as changes between "L" and "L", are performed more frequently. More specifically, for example, although the customer first ordered the L size, when the customer later changes the order and changes the size, it can be inferred that the customer is hesitating between the L size and the M size. This is because it can be inferred that when the size is changed, the possibility of changing to the M size is higher than the change to the S size. By setting such a selection order in advance, it is possible to reduce the number of operations when the store clerk changes the size.

Also, the selection order and initial size may be set (displayed) based on the history. The history is, for example, the past history that takes into consideration the season, time zone, weather, temperature, and customer attributes (age, gender, group, etc.). Customer attributes can be acquired from a point card or the like. In addition, the past history includes, for example, the history of the day, the history of the most recent hour, the history of the most recent 10 customers, and the history of a predetermined period of time (1 year ago, 1 month ago, 1 day ago, etc.). For example, the time history. For example, for blended coffee, based on past history, if the order is "M", "L", and "S" in descending order of the number of orders, "M" corresponds to the preset key of blended coffee. It should be set to the initial size. Also, for example, in the case of a man in his thirties, based on the past history, if the order of blended coffee is "L", "M", and "S" in descending order of the number of orders, the blended coffee preset It is sufficient to set "L" as the initial size corresponding to the key.

When products are registered in the order of selection and initial size according to customer attributes, the POS terminal 20 may accept input of attribute information before product registration. Specifically, input of attribute information may be accepted from a membership card or keys for accepting gender and age. As a result, it becomes possible to register products in the initial size and selection order according to the input attribute information. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the operation performed by the store clerk and shorten the time required for product registration. Incidentally, when the attribute information is not input when the product is registered, the store clerk may be prompted to input the attribute information by notifying the user of the fact.

Also, each setting may be set according to, for example, a time zone or a period. Specifically, for example, different settings may be made for the morning menu time zone and other time zones. More specifically, if the sales plans, sizes, and PLUs are different between the morning menu time zone and the other time zones, different additional information tables 40 may be set for each.

Also, a list of sizes may be displayed according to the product. For example, for products that are frequently registered (for example, blended coffee), the store clerk is familiar with the size, so it is possible to not display the size list, but to display the size list for products that are not frequently registered. good.

Also, the sales plan to be displayed as a list may be settable. For example, for sales plans that are frequently registered, such as regular plans and free flyers, the sales plan list is not displayed because the store clerk is familiar with the sales plan, and for sales plans that are not frequently registered, the sales list may be displayed.

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of pieces of first additional information (size) and a plurality of pieces of second additional information (sales plan) are associated with each product based on the additional information table 40 which is set in advance. In addition, it is possible to register the size and sales plan for the product to be registered. Therefore, for example, size and sales plan can be associated and registered as product attributes. Therefore, the size and sales plan can be registered according to the settings for the product to be registered. registration can be done easily. In other words, for example, when changing the size or sales plan of a registered product, there is no need to perform complicated operations such as canceling the registered product once, registering the size and sales plan, and then re-registering the product. You don't have to. In particular, even when receiving orders, size changes, and application of sales plans from multiple people at the same time, such as in the case of a group or group of customers, the product can be easily registered without complicated operations. becomes possible.

Therefore, it is possible to simplify the store clerk's operations when registering products according to size and sales plan, and reduce the load on the store clerk related to product settings and product registration. In addition, it is possible to suppress the operation error of the store clerk. Furthermore, since the time required for the registration operation can be shortened, the customer service time can be shortened.

Further, in the present embodiment, either the plurality of first additional information (size) or the plurality of second additional information (sales plan) are displayed in a matrix with the horizontal axis or the vertical axis set, and in the matrix The contents to be set are displayed in a selectable manner. This allows the store clerk to easily grasp whether or not there is a combination of size and sales plan. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load on the store clerk involved in changing the size and sales plan, and reduce the load on the store clerk involved in product setting.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first additional information for which change is accepted corresponds to the second additional information, the contents set in the matrix may not be displayed in a selectable manner. Specifically, for example, when there is an applicable sales plan, that is, when a PLU corresponding to the current size is set, the matrix display and the selection button display may not be performed. I thought it was a good thing.

As a result, for example, if there is an associated "sales plan" when changing the size, it is possible to change only the size without displaying the matrix. Therefore, when changing the size in a normal sales plan, or when changing the reduced tax rate, it is not necessary to display the matrix. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the store clerk involved in changing the size and sales plan.

On the other hand, when the first additional information for which change is accepted does not correspond to the second additional information, the contents set in the matrix may be displayed in a selectable manner. Specifically, for example, when there is no applicable sales plan for size change, that is, when the PLU corresponding to the current size is set to "None" (the selection button selects "None"). ), the matrix display and selection button display may be performed.

As a result, when there is no applicable sales plan for size change, the sales clerk can grasp the applicable sales plan and the size applicable to the current sales plan at a glance by browsing the matrix display. be possible. Therefore, the store clerk can easily select an applicable sales plan, thereby reducing the burden on the store clerk involved in changing the size and sales plan.

Further, in the present embodiment, information indicating a product (for example, information indicating a product indicated by a product code), first additional information (size), and second additional information (sales plan) are associated with each other to form product information in a matrix. The information is stored in a displayable table and displayed in a matrix, and identification information (PLU) for identifying product information is set to be input or selectable in fields within the matrix display.

As a result, the operator (clerk) can easily confirm whether or not the size and the sales plan are applied, and can set the PLU while performing the confirmation. It is possible to reduce the burden on the store clerk. For example, it is possible to easily set a PLU according to each store or each sales period. In addition, since it is possible to grasp at a glance which field has an inappropriate size and sales plan, it is possible to efficiently suppress operational errors related to the setting of additional information.

Additional notes are disclosed below. Note that parentheses shown in the appendix indicate an example of each component.

(Appendix 1)
Product information registration means for registering products to be purchased by customers, setting contents (additional an additional information registration means capable of registering the first additional information and the second additional information for the product registered by the product information registration means based on the information table 40). .

According to Supplementary Note 1, it is possible to simplify the operation of the store clerk when registering the product according to the size and sales plan, and reduce the load on the store clerk involved in product registration. In addition, it is possible to suppress the operation error of the store clerk. Furthermore, since the time required for the registration operation can be shortened, the customer service time can be shortened.

(Appendix 2)
when the first additional information of the registration candidate (current size: for example S size) and the second additional information of the registration candidate (current sales plan: for example normal sales) are registered by the additional information registration means; A first receiving means (size change button 501) for receiving a change of candidate first additional information is further provided, and the setting content is the selection order (S→M→L→ M → S → …), and the additional information registration means changes the first additional information of the registration candidate based on the selection order each time the change is received by the first reception means. The sales data processing device according to Supplementary Note 1, characterized by:

According to Supplementary Note 2, the size can be changed by pressing the size change button 501 without displaying the display screen (size list) for selecting the size. That is, since only the size change button 501 can be operated in size change, the operation related to size change can be simplified, and operation errors by the store clerk can be suppressed. However, it is also possible to display a size list (see Fig. 6-1) and accept size changes from the size list. It is possible to reduce the number of operations to be performed.

(Appendix 3)
The setting contents can be set corresponding to each of a plurality of first additional information (each size of S, M, and L) and each of a plurality of second additional information (usually sales plan such as free leaflet). product-related information (PLU) related to such products, and the setting contents include first additional information (for example, M size) whose change has been accepted by the first accepting means (size change button 501), and the first registration candidate 2 a first determination means for performing a first determination as to whether product-related information (PLU) corresponding to additional information (for example, normal plan) is set; and a positive determination result is obtained in the first determination. In this case, instead of the first additional information (S size) of the registration candidate, the first additional information (M size) whose change is received by the first receiving means can be registered. 3. The sales data processing device according to 2.

According to Supplementary Note 3, if the size changed by the size change button 501 is applied to the current sales plan (when PLU is set), the size can be changed. Therefore, the store clerk does not have to perform an operation for searching whether the size that the customer wishes to change is applicable to the current sales plan or an operation for applying the sales plan according to the result of the search. can be easily and quickly resized. As a result, it is possible to reduce the operational burden on the salesclerk, prevent operational errors, and shorten the customer service time.

(Appendix 4)
The product-related information (PLU) corresponding to the negative determination result in the first determination (accepted first additional information (e.g. M size) and registration candidate second additional information (e.g. free leaflet) is not set) 3. The sales data processing apparatus according to appendix 3, further comprising: a first notification means for notifying that, when a determination result of ) is obtained.

Specifically, Appendix 4 notifies when the size changed by the size change button 501 is not applicable to the current sales plan. More specifically, for example, when the current size is "S" and the sales plan is "free leaflet", if the request to change the size to "M" is received, the M size is changed to "flyer Since it is not applicable to "free of charge", it is notified that it is not possible to change from S size to M size.

As a result, even if the store clerk does not perform an operation related to searching whether or not the received size (the size that the customer wishes to change) is applicable to the current sales plan, the size desired by the customer is matched to the current sales plan. Inapplicability can be easily and quickly notified. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the operational burden on the store clerk and suppress operational errors, and shorten the customer service time. In addition, the store clerk asks the customer whether to keep the current sales plan (free leaflet) without changing the size (no change in both size and sales plan) or to keep the current sales plan (free leaflet). ) and change the size (change both the size and the sales plan). Therefore, it is possible to quickly and appropriately perform registration in accordance with the customer's intention.

(Appendix 5)
The content indicating the selection order (S→M→L→M→S→ . 5. The sales data processing device according to any one of appendices 2 to 4.

According to Supplementary Note 5, when accepting a size change, it is possible to predict the size that the customer desires to change. can be mitigated. In addition, it is possible to shorten the time required for size change.

(Appendix 6)
The setting contents can be set corresponding to each of a plurality of first additional information (each size of S, M, and L) and each of a plurality of second additional information (usually sales plan such as free leaflet). product-related information (PLU) related to a product, and the first additional information of the registration candidate (current size: for example, M size) and the second additional information of the registration candidate (current size: for example, normal plan) are the additional information a second receiving means (size change button 501) for receiving a change of the second additional information of the registration candidate when being registered by the registration means; and a change of the second additional information of the registration candidate by the second receiving means By being accepted, the second additional information of the change candidate in which product-related information is set as the second additional information of the change candidate corresponding to the first additional information of the registration candidate (for example, second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not a 20-yen discount coupon, refill charge, etc. is included; and second addition of the change candidate when a positive determination result is obtained in the second determination. 6. The sales data processing device according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, further comprising: first display control means for displaying information.

Supplementary note 6 is specifically, when a change in sales plan is accepted and there is a sales plan (for example, a 20-yen discount coupon, a refill charge, etc.) that is applicable to the current size (for example, M size), Display the sales plan (for example, the list of sales plans in Figure 6-1). Therefore, according to Supplementary Note 6, sales plans applicable to the current size can be simply and quickly displayed without the clerk performing an operation related to searching for whether there is a sales plan applicable to the current size. can do. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the operational burden on the store clerk and suppress operational errors, and shorten the customer service time.

(Appendix 7)
Further comprising a third receiving means (touch panel in the sales plan list) for receiving one of the second additional information (for example, a 20-yen discount coupon, refill charge, etc.) of the change candidate displayed by the first display control means, The additional information registration means enables registration of the second additional information (for example, a 20 yen discount coupon) received by the third reception means instead of the second additional information (for example, regular plan) of the registration candidate. The sales data processing device according to appendix 6, characterized by:

According to appendix 7, the sales plan can be changed to the received sales plan from among the list of sales plans applicable to the current size. Therefore, the sales plan can be easily and quickly changed without the clerk performing an operation to search for a sales plan applicable to the current size. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the operational burden on the store clerk and suppress operational errors, and shorten the customer service time.

(Appendix 8)
Merchandise-related information (PLU ) is not included in the setting content) (for example, in the case of a product for which the additional information table 40 is not set), a second notification means for notifying that fact. 8. A sales data processing device according to appendix 6 or 7, characterized in that:

According to Supplementary Note 8, when there is no sales plan applicable to the current size, it is possible to notify that effect. Specifically, for example, when there is no sales plan that can be applied even if the size is changed, that is, for example, although a change in sales plan is accepted, the product is a product for which the additional information table 40 is not set. In some cases, we can notify you of this. As a result, it is possible to simply and quickly inform the sales plan that is not applicable to the current size without the store clerk performing an operation such as searching for the sales plan. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the operational burden on the store clerk and suppress operational errors, and shorten the customer service time.

(Appendix 9)
Product-related information (PLU) corresponding to affirmative determination result in the second determination (second additional information of change candidate (for example, 20 yen discount coupon or refill charge) and first additional information of registration candidate (for example, M size) determination result that it is included in the setting content) is obtained, the other second additional information corresponding to the first additional information of the registration candidate and for which product-related information is not set 9. The sales data processing device according to any one of appendices 6 to 8, further comprising second display control means for displaying second additional information (for example, free leaflets and free pasta coupons).

Specifically, Supplementary Note 9 is that when it is possible to change from the current size (e.g., M size) and sales plan (e.g., normal) to a change candidate sales plan (e.g., 20 yen discount coupon), the current size Sales plans (for example, free leaflets and free pasta coupons) that are not applicable to (for example, M size) are also displayed. According to Supplementary Note 9, the clerk can inform the customer of sales plans (free leaflets and free pasta coupons) that are not applicable with the current size but can be applied by changing the size. , can convey information that may be of interest to customers. Therefore, it is possible to support the sales activities of the store clerk and improve the service. In addition, sales plans that are not applicable to the current size can be displayed simply and quickly without the store clerk performing an operation related to searching for sales plans that are not applicable to the current size. Therefore, the store clerk can easily grasp the sizes that are not applicable to the sales plan.

(Appendix 10)
further comprising fourth receiving means (a touch panel in a sales plan list) for receiving any of the other second additional information (for example, free leaflets or free pasta tickets) displayed on the second display control means, wherein the additional information The registration means enables registration of the other second additional information (for example, free leaflet) accepted by the fourth reception means instead of the second additional information (for example, regular plan) of the registration candidate, and Instead of the first additional information (for example, M size) of the registration candidate, other first additional information corresponding to the other second additional information received by the fourth receiving means and product related information (PLU ) can be registered (for example, S size).

Specifically, Supplementary Note 10 states that if any of the sales plans (for example, free flyers or free pasta tickets) that are not applicable to the current size (for example, M size) is accepted, the accepted sales plan (for example, Flyers are free), and the size is also changed to a size that applies to the sales plan to be changed (for example, S size). Therefore, along with changing the sales plan, the size can also be changed (forcibly changed) to a size applicable to the sales plan. As a result, the sales plan proposed by the customer later can be registered with priority over the size first requested by the customer, so that, for example, the sales plan and size beneficial to the customer can be registered.

(Appendix 11)
A terminal device for registering products to be purchased by customers and transmitting information indicating the registered products to a management device; receiving the information indicating the products transmitted from the terminal device; and a plurality of second additional information are associated with each other and set in advance, the first additional information and the second additional information are registered for the product indicated by the received information, and the registered first additional information and the second additional information are registered. 2 additional information and the management device for transmitting to the terminal device.

(Appendix 12)
A program for causing a computer to function as a sales data processing device, comprising product information registration means for registering products purchased by customers, and a plurality of first additional information and a plurality of second additional information for each product. It is characterized by functioning as additional information registration means capable of registering the first additional information and the second additional information for the product registered by the product information registration means based on the setting contents set in advance correspondingly. program.

A program for realizing the POS system 1 and the POS terminal 20 described above may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program may be read and executed by a computer system. It should be noted that the "computer system" referred to here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. 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. In addition, "computer-readable recording medium" means a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that acts as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. , includes those that hold the program for a certain period of time. Further, the above program may be transmitted from a computer system storing this program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Further, the 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-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... POS system 10... Management server 20... POS terminal 40... Additional information table 201... CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 Hard disk 205 Customer-side display unit 206 Biological information detection unit 207 Card payment unit 208 Cash storage unit 209 Clerk-side display unit 210 Key operation unit 211 Scanner unit 212 Printing unit 213 Audio output unit 214 … Communication unit 501 … Size change button 701 … Plan change button

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product information registration means for registering products purchased by customers;
The first additional information and the second additional information are added to the product registered by the product information registration means on the basis of setting contents in which the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information are associated with each product. additional information registering means that can be registered respectively;
Display control for displaying either of the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information in a matrix having a horizontal axis or a vertical axis, and selectively displaying the contents set in the matrix. means and
receiving means for receiving a change of the first additional information;
with
The display control means does not selectably display the contents set in the matrix when the first additional information whose change is received by the receiving means corresponds to the second additional information.
A sales data processing device characterized by: A program that causes a computer to function as a sales data processing device,
the computer,
product information registration means for registering products purchased by customers;
The first additional information and the second additional information are added to the product registered by the product information registration means on the basis of setting contents in which the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information are associated with each product. additional information registration means that can be registered respectively;
Display control for displaying either of the plurality of first additional information and the plurality of second additional information in a matrix having a horizontal axis or a vertical axis, and selectively displaying the contents set in the matrix. means,
receiving means for receiving a change of the first additional information;
function as
The display control means does not selectably display the contents set in the matrix when the first additional information whose change is received by the receiving means corresponds to the second additional information.
A program characterized by

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