JP7271022B2 - Registration device, system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a registration device, system and program.

A POS system is known that includes a registration device that registers products to be purchased and a settlement device that performs settlement based on information about the registered products (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-3-273396

However, in the POS system disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the content of unsettled transactions that have been registered but have not yet been settled can be properly confirmed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technique capable of suitably confirming the transaction details of unsettled transactions.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a registration device, which is one aspect of the present invention, registers products to be purchased by a customer by the operation of a store clerk, and sends information about the registered products to a settlement device for the customer to settle the account. storage means for storing information on a settlement device that is a registration device that transmits and information on a settlement device that executes settlement processing and information on the registered product; and unsettled list display means for displaying unsettled information related to the commodities and device identification information for identifying the settling device that executes the settling process, wherein the unsettled list display means displays the unsettled information. and the device identification information are displayed in association with each other, and the unsettled information, the device identification information, and the information on the state of the settlement device are displayed on one screen.

According to the registration device, not only the outline of the unsettled transaction but also the details can be confirmed.

In the registration device that is one aspect of the present invention, the unsettled list display means displays a summary of the unsettled information for each unsettled transaction, and selects unsettled transactions from the listed unsettled transactions. It is characterized in that the details of the information on the registered product are displayed on one screen together with the summary in the settlement transaction.
According to the registration device, the clerk can easily identify the transaction to some extent just by looking at the outline.

The registration device according to one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the unsettled list display means further displays a recall button for recalling the information on the registered product transmitted to the settlement device.
According to the registration device, since transactions to be recalled are unsettled transactions, convenience can be improved by displaying the recall button.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a program, which is one aspect of the present invention, registers products to be purchased by a customer by an operation of a store clerk, and transmits information about the registered products to a settlement device for settlement by the customer. In addition, in a computer of a registration device having storage means for storing information on a settlement device that executes settlement processing and information on the registered commodity, said registration that is stored by said storage means and is an unsettled transaction a program for executing an unsettled list display step of displaying unsettled information related to the purchased product and device identification information for identifying a settling device that executes the settling process, wherein the unsettled list display step includes: The program displays the unsettled information and the device identification information in association with each other, and displays the unsettled information, the device identification information, and the information on the state of the settling device on one screen.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a POS system, which is one aspect of the present invention, registers products to be purchased by a customer by the operation of a store clerk, and sends information about the registered products to a checkout device for the customer to settle the account. In a POS system having a registration device for transmission and the settlement device, the registration device includes storage means for storing information on the settlement device that executes settlement processing and information on the registered product, and and unsettled list display means for displaying unsettled information related to the registered product that is stored and is an unsettled transaction, and device identification information for identifying the settling device that executes the settling process. and said unsettled list display means displays said unsettled information and said device identification information in association with each other, and displays said unsettled information, said device identification information, and said information on the state of said settling device on one screen. It is characterized by displaying in

As described above, it is possible to suitably confirm the contents of unsettled transactions.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a POS system according to this embodiment; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a registration POS register; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a settlement POS register; FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a registration POS register and a settlement POS register; It is an example of a screen (registration screen) displayed on the registration POS register. It is an example of a screen (non-settlement list screen) displayed on the registration POS register. It is an example of information stored in a registration POS register. It is a flow chart which shows an example of registration processing and settlement processing. It is a flow chart which shows other examples of registration processing and settlement processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of display processing of an unsettled list screen.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a POS system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the POS system 1 includes a store controller 10, a registration POS register 20 as a registration device, and three settlement POS registers 30 as settlement devices. The store controller 10, the registration POS register 20, and the three settlement POS registers 30 are interconnected by a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) 11. FIG.

The configuration of the POS system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example. For example, the configuration of the POS system 1 may include two or more registration POS registers 20, or two or less or four registration POS registers. A configuration including the POS register 30 for settlement described above may be employed. Also, the configuration of the POS system 1 may be configured without the store controller 10 . If the POS system 1 does not include the store controller 10, other devices (for example, the registration POS register 20, or if there are two or more registration POS registers 20, one representative The POS register 20 for registering the machine may also have the function of the store controller 10 (described later).

The store controller 10 is a computer that controls the POS system 1 and manages various information such as product masters. The store controller 10 appropriately transmits the latest product master data to the registration POS register 20 and each settlement POS register 30 . A product master is a file that stores product information such as product identification information (for example, JAN code), product name (product name, item name), selling price, and discount information for each product. The store controller 10 acquires the product master reflecting the latest product information from the outside (for example, a server at the head office, a medium such as a CD-ROM), and stores it in the registration POS register 20 and each settlement POS register 30 as appropriate. Send.

The registration POS register 20 executes a registration process for registering a product to be purchased. Product registration is performed, for example, by using a scanner to read a bar code attached to the product, or by operating a preset button or the like displayed on the registration screen (see FIG. 5).
The registration POS register 20 also generates and stores information about registered products (hereinafter referred to as registration data).

Registration data includes registration data identification information for identifying the registration data, date and time of registration, product identification information for each registered product, product name for each registered product, sales price, discount information, and information on the product to be purchased. Includes the transaction number (purchase number) that indicates the number of items, and the total amount of products to be purchased (total amount). The registration data further includes registration device identification information for identifying the registration POS register 20 that generated the registration data (that is, the registration POS register 20 that registered the product related to the registration data). may

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

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of settlement POS registers 30 (see FIG. 1). to execute the settlement process. There are the following two modes for determining one settlement POS register 30 to execute settlement processing from among a plurality of settlement POS registers 30 .

The first is a mode in which the store clerk designates one settlement POS register 30 for which settlement processing is to be executed, using the registration POS register 20 . That is, a store clerk operates the registration POS register 20 to designate one settlement POS register 30, thereby executing settlement processing from among the plurality of settlement POS registers 30. to decide. In the registration POS register 20, operation information indicating the operation status of each settlement POS register 30 is displayed, and in the registration POS register 20, the clerk designates one settlement POS register 30 At that time, the operation status of each POS register 30 for settlement may be confirmed.

When the store clerk designates one settlement POS register 30 , the registration data generated in the registration POS register 20 is transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 designated by the store clerk via the LAN 11 . That is, when one settlement POS register 30 is specified following the registration process, the registration POS register 20 transmits registration data based on the registration process to the specified settlement POS register 30. . In this embodiment, the registration POS register 20 directly transmits the registration data to the settlement POS register 30, but the registration data is transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 via the store controller 10. good too.

Second, the clerk issues a settlement processing medium (accounting ticket (registered trademark)) handed to the customer at the registration POS register 20, and the customer receives the accounting ticket handed by the clerk. In this mode, one POS register 30 for payment is read. That is, the customer causes one settlement POS register 30 to read the accounting ticket handed over by the store clerk, thereby executing settlement processing from among the plurality of settlement POS registers 30. to decide. Registration data identification information and registration device identification information are printed on the accounting ticket in either one-dimensional or two-dimensional code format.

When an accounting ticket is read at the POS register for settlement 30, the registration data generated at the POS register for registration 20 (registration data corresponding to the accounting ticket) is transferred to the accounting ticket via the LAN 11. is sent to the settlement POS register 30 that read the That is, when the accounting ticket is read, the settlement POS register 30 transfers the registration data corresponding to the accounting ticket (the registration data identified by the registration data identification information obtained from the accounting ticket) to the relevant accounting ticket. Request (transmit request information) to the registration POS register 20 corresponding to the accounting coupon (the registration POS register 20 identified by the registration device identification information obtained from the accounting coupon), and send the registration data to the requested registration POS. The register 20 transmits the requested registration data to the POS register 30 for settlement of the request. In this embodiment, the settlement POS register 30 directly requests the registration data from the registration POS register 20, but requests the registration data from the registration POS register 20 via the store controller 10. good too. Although the registration POS register 20 directly transmits the registration data to the settlement POS register 30 , the registration data may be transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 via the store controller 10 .

The registration POS register 20 accepts an accounting ticket on which registration data is printed in two-dimensional code instead of one on which registration data identification information and registration device identification information are printed in one-dimensional or two-dimensional code. may be issued. When the POS register 30 for settlement reads an accounting ticket on which registration data is printed in a two-dimensional code, it acquires the registration data directly from the accounting ticket.

The settlement POS register 30 executes settlement processing by customer's operation. Further, when the settlement process is completed, the settlement POS register 30 notifies the registration POS register 20 of the end of the settlement process.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the registration POS register 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 202, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 203, a scanner section 204, and a display section (store clerk). 205 , a display unit (for customers) 205 a , an operation unit 206 , a communication unit 207 , a buzzer 208 , and a printing unit 209 . They can communicate with each other via a bus.

The ROM 202 is a read-only memory and stores programs in advance.
The CPU 201 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the registration POS register 20 by reading and executing programs stored in the ROM 202 .

A RAM 203 is a read/write memory at any time, and stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 stores a product master acquired from the store controller 10, registration data generated after registration processing, and information (described later) regarding the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing. Also, the RAM 203 may store operation information received from the POS register 30 for settlement.
The scanner unit 204 optically reads a bar code (product code) attached to the product.

A display unit (for store clerk) 205 is a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel), and displays various information for the store clerk. For example, the display unit (for salesclerk) 205 includes a registration screen (see FIG. 5) on which preset buttons associated with product information (product code, etc.) are arranged, and an unsettled transaction list screen (see FIG. 5) that displays unsettled transaction information. 6) is displayed. The display unit (for customer) 205a displays various information for customers. For example, the display unit (for customer) 205a displays the price of the registered product. The display unit (for customer) 205a may be a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel).

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

A communication unit 207 communicates with other devices via the LAN 11 .
A buzzer 208 generates a buzzer sound when it is necessary for the store clerk to confirm the operation.
A printing unit 209 prints and issues a medium as necessary. For example, the printing unit 209 may print and issue an accounting ticket. In addition, the printing unit 209 may print information for guiding the POS register 30 for payment specified by the store clerk.

FIG. 4 shows the external configuration of the scanner unit 204 , the display unit (for store clerk) 205 , the operation unit 206 , and the printing unit 209 .

The settlement POS register 30 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a scanner unit 304, a display unit 305, an operation unit 306, a communication unit 307, a buzzer 308, and a printing unit 309, as shown in FIG. , a settlement unit 310 , a sign pole 311 , and a human detection sensor 312 . They can communicate with each other via a bus.

ROM 302 is a read-only memory that stores programs.
The CPU 301 is a central processing unit, and controls the operation of the settlement POS register 30 by reading and executing programs stored in the ROM 302 .

A RAM 303 is a read/write memory at any time, and stores various information. For example, the RAM 303 stores the merchandise master acquired from the store controller 10 and the registration data acquired from the registration POS register 20 .
The scanner unit 304 optically reads, for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code printed on an accounting ticket or a bar code (membership code) attached to a membership card or the like.

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

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

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

The settlement unit 310 includes a change bill machine, a credit card reader, an electronic money reader, etc., and their control units. done. The settlement unit 310 executes settlement with cash using a change bill machine, and outputs the result of the execution of the settlement (for example, information indicating whether or not the settlement is successful) to the CPU 301 via the bus. The change bill machine has a bill slot for inserting and ejecting bills, a coin slot for inserting coins, and a change ejection slot for ejecting change. Also, the settlement unit 310 executes settlement by credit and outputs the result of executing the settlement to the CPU 301 via the port and bus. The settlement unit 310 also executes settlement with electronic money, and outputs the result of executing the settlement to the CPU 301 via the bus.

The sign pole 311 has indicator lamps of a plurality of colors, and by lighting or blinking the indicator lamps, the sign pole 311 notifies information indicating that the payment POS register 30 is a device specified by a store clerk, or indicates an operation. Inform them that it is possible.
The human detection sensor 312 is a sensor that detects that a person (customer) is within a predetermined range in front of the POS register 30 for payment.

FIG. 4 shows the external configuration of the scanner unit 304, the display unit 305, the operation unit 306, the printing unit 309, the settlement unit 310, the sign pole 311, and the like.

FIG. 5 is an example of a screen (registration screen) displayed on the registration POS register. The registration POS register 20 displays a registration screen as shown in FIG. In the registration screen shown in FIG. 5, in addition to preset buttons (buttons displaying "strawberry", "apple", etc.) associated with product information (product code, etc.), a POS register for settlement that executes settlement processing is displayed. 30 (i.e., the POS register 30 for settlement that transmits the registration data), the fare adjustment machine designation button 501 (buttons labeled as ``adjustment machine 1'', ``adjustment machine 2'', and ``adjustment machine 3''), and the accounting ticket and an unsettled list button 502 for displaying an unsettled list screen (see FIG. 6).

In the present embodiment, since there are three POS registers 30 for settlement in the POS system 1, that is, there are three POS registers 30 for settlement that can execute settlement processing, the settlement machine designation button 501 , three buttons of payment machine 1, payment machine 2, and payment machine 3 corresponding to each of the three machines are arranged.

Each fare adjustment machine designation button 501 may display the status (state, etc.) of the corresponding fare adjustment machine. For example, each button may display a badge indicating the status of the corresponding payment machine. That is, the status may be displayed in such a manner that a badge representing the status is worn (attached) to the payment machine designation button 501 . Further, the status related to the payment machine includes whether or not the power is turned on, network (communication enabled/disabled), change, and the like.

For example, in the case of FIG. 5, the button of the fare adjustment machine 2 is badged "offline", and the button of the fare adjustment machine 3 is badged "insufficient change". "Offline" means that at least one of the settlement POS register 30 and the registration POS register 20 corresponding to the button is offline, or the settlement POS register 30 corresponding to the button is not powered on. It shows that

"Insufficient change" indicates that the change in the POS register 30 for settlement corresponding to the button is insufficient. The displayed status is not limited to the examples of "offline" and "insufficient change". A message such as "near full" may be displayed to indicate that the tank is almost full.

It should be noted that the display position of the badge is not limited to the display position shown in FIG. The display position may be such that it fits within the display area. In addition, status display is not limited to badges, and a text display area for displaying text indicating the status may be provided in the button and the status may be displayed in the display area. Also, the color of the button may be changed according to the status.

After the registration process, the clerk presses either the adjustment machine designation button 501 or the accounting ticket button 503 . When the payment machine designation button 501 or the payment machine designation button 501 is pressed, the registration data is transmitted to the payment POS register 30 associated in advance as the payment machine designation button 501, and the payment machine designation button 501 or the payment machine designation button 501 is sent to the payment machine 2. is pressed, the registered data is transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 associated in advance as the settlement machine 2, and when the settlement machine designation button 501, the settlement machine 3, is pressed, the settlement machine 3, the registration data is transmitted to the POS register 30 for settlement associated in advance. Further, when the accounting coupon button 503 is pressed, the accounting coupon is printed and issued.

Note that the store clerk can press the unpaid bill list button 502 at any time, including during the registration process, so that the unpaid bill list screen, which will be described later, can be immediately displayed as necessary. Further, when there is no unsettled transaction, the unsettled list button 502 may be displayed in a light color to clearly indicate that it cannot be pressed.

FIG. 6 is an example of a screen (non-settlement list screen) displayed on the registration POS register. When the unpaid bill list button 502 arranged on the registration screen is pressed, the registration POS register 20 displays the unpaid bill list screen as shown in FIG. The unsettled list screen is a screen for displaying unsettled transaction information on unsettled transactions (registered and unsettled transactions). The unsettled transaction information includes registration data of the unsettled transaction (summary of registered data or details of registered data) and information on the settlement POS register 30 that executes settlement processing. Specifically, when one settlement POS register 30 is designated in the registration POS register 20, the information regarding the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing is the designated settlement POS register 30. , and information indicating that an accounting ticket has been issued when the accounting ticket is printed and issued at the registration POS register 20 .

The unsettled list screen shown in FIG. 6 has a list display area (summary display area) 601 and an individual display area (details display area) 602, as well as a recall button 603, a stop button 604, a previous button, a next button. Buttons, sort buttons, batch checkout buttons, etc. are arranged.

A list display area 601 is a display area for displaying a list of unsettled transaction information of a plurality of unsettled transactions. Specifically, in the list display area 601, an outline of the registered data of a plurality of unsettled transactions (a part of the registered data such as registration time, registered data identification information, number of transactions, total amount, etc.) and each unsettled transaction are displayed. Information related to the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing is displayed in the order of the newest registration time.
For example, "1" in the first row of the list display area 601 shown in FIG. , number of transaction points "27 points", total amount "2558 yen", membership number "10302", elapsed time "00:00:26", and "payment machine 1" are displayed.

The membership number displayed on the unsettled list screen is, for example, the number obtained by reading the membership card. That is, for example, before and after (or during) the registration process, the member card presented by the customer who is the member is read by the clerk at the registration POS register 20, and the transaction information (for example, FIG. 6) is obtained as described above. are stored as unsettled transaction information). The elapsed time displayed on the unsettled list screen is the elapsed time from the end of the registration process. In the case where an accounting coupon is issued, the elapsed time is based on the time when the accounting coupon is issued (or when the accounting coupon button 503 is pressed). The elapsed time "00:00:26" in the first row of the list display area 601 shown in FIG. indicates the elapsed time.

In "2" on the second row, the unsettled transaction information with the second most recent registered time is registered time "17:21:05", registered data identification information "TJ018", and transaction number "6 points". , total amount “525 yen”, elapsed time “00:01:55”, and “accounting ticket” are displayed.
When the customer causes the POS register 30 for settlement to read the "accounting ticket", the display contents of the POS register 30 for settlement may also be changed. In this case, for example, when the customer causes the "payment machine 2" to read the accounting ticket, the displayed content is changed from "accounting ticket" to "accounting ticket/payment machine 2". By changing the display contents in this way, it is possible to grasp the settlement status in more detail, such as before or after the accounting ticket is read. The elapsed time "00:01:55" indicates the elapsed time at 17:23:00 (present) based on the time when the accounting coupon was issued.

Furthermore, in "3" on the third row, as the unsettled transaction information with the third latest registered time, the registered time is "17:20:14", the registered data identification information is "TJ017", and the number of transactions is "9 points". , total amount "926 yen", membership number "05812", elapsed time "00:02:46", "gift certificate A", and "payment machine 3" are displayed. In the case of the third row, "gift certificate A" is shown, which indicates that gift certificate A was used at the time of registration. The same is true for "gift certificate B" on the fifth row. In addition, the status of each fare adjustment machine is also displayed on this unsettled list screen, as indicated by ``insufficient change'' displayed by a badge on ``payment machine 3''. Also, like the button in FIG. 5, the button color may be changed for each status.

In addition, in the unsettled transaction information displayed at "1" on the first row, the registered time is "17:22:34", the registered data identification information is "TJ019", the number of transactions is "27 points", and the total amount is "2558 yen". corresponds to "summary of registration data", and "payment machine 1" corresponds to "information on payment POS register 30 for executing payment processing". In addition, in the unsettled transaction information displayed at "2" on the second row, the registered time is "17:21:05", the registered data identification information is "TJ018", the number of transactions is "6 points", and the total amount is "525 yen". corresponds to "summary of registration data", and "accounting ticket" corresponds to "information on the POS register 30 for settlement for executing settlement processing".

As described above, the list display area 601 displays unsettled transaction information in order of newest registration time. This is because operations such as forgetting to read the membership card on the registration device and forgetting to use the gift certificate are often performed on the most recent customer. Therefore, by displaying the membership number on the unsettled list screen as shown in FIG. 6, the salesclerk can immediately confirm whether or not the customer's membership card has been read. Similarly, if a gift certificate has been used on the unsettled list screen, the store clerk can immediately confirm whether or not the customer has used the gift certificate by displaying that fact.
In this way, by default, the unsettled transaction information is displayed in order of newest registration time, but you can use the sort button to display in order of oldest registration time, largest or smallest amount, or largest or smallest number of transactions. . These different sorts make it easier for the store clerk to find the desired transaction.

In the list display area 601 shown in FIG. 6, the maximum number of items of unsettled transaction information that can be displayed at one time (simultaneously) is five. It may be less than or equal to 6 or more. A previous button and a next button are buttons for displaying unsettled transaction information not displayed in the list display area 601 in the list display area 601 . That is, when the number of unsettled transaction information exceeds the maximum number and the previous button or the next button is pressed, all or part of the unsettled transaction information displayed in the list display area 601 is replaced.

The individual display area 602 is a display area for displaying unsettled transaction information of a certain unsettled transaction. Specifically, in the individual display area 602, details of registration data of a certain unsettled transaction (registration date and time, registration data identification information, registration device identification information, product identification information, product name, sales price, discount information, transaction quantity, etc.) are displayed. , all or almost all of the registered data such as total amount, membership number, gift certificate) are displayed. For example, in the individual display area 602 shown in FIG. ) 17:22:34”, registration data identification information “TJ019”, registration device identification information “J003”, member number “10302”, product identification information “P0086”, etc., product name “eggplant”, etc., sales price “400 The contents of the bulk discount such as "yen" are displayed. In addition, since the unsettled transaction of "1" in the first row of the list display area 601 has a large number of transaction points of 27 points, the individual display area 602 displays information about some products (product identification information, product name, sales price), the transaction number of "27 points", and the total amount of "2558 yen" are not displayed. When the store clerk confirms them, a scroll button (a button displaying an inverted triangle mark) or a page button (a button displaying "next page") is used.

Immediately after the unsettled list screen is displayed (immediately after the unsettled list button 502 is pressed), as an initial display, in the individual display area 602, the unsettled transaction of "1" in the first row of the list display area 601 is displayed. The unsettled transaction information corresponding to is displayed. In addition, the clerk can select one unsettled transaction in the list display area 601 by pressing it. When one unsettled transaction is selected in the list display area 601, the selected Unsettled transaction information corresponding to the unsettled transaction is displayed. Accordingly, the clerk can select an unsettled transaction for which the details are to be confirmed from the list display area 601 and confirm it in the individual display area 602 .

Next, the recall button 603 will be described. The recall button 603 is a button for suspending the execution of settlement processing based on the registered data after the registration data is transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 and for recalling the registered data transmitted to the settlement POS register 30 . The recall button 603 is used when canceling a product registered in the registration POS register 20 or when additionally registering for additional purchase. That is, when the salesclerk receives an offer to cancel or add to the purchase of a product after sending the registration data but before the settlement (when recalling unsettled transactions), the store clerk displays a list of the unsettled transactions to be recalled. It is only necessary to select from the area 601, confirm in the individual display area 602, and press the recall button 603. FIG. The bulk select button is used to recall transactions in bulk rather than for one such transaction. Specifically, when recalling all transactions, the "select all" button is used. When all unsettled transactions at the settlement machine 1 are recalled, the "select settlement machine 1" button is recalled. All unsettled transactions at the settlement machine 2 are recalled. In such a case, the clerk selects the "select toll machine 2" button, and to call back all unsettled transactions at the toll machine 3, the clerk selects the "select toll machine 3" button and presses the recall button 603. Alternatively, a plurality of transactions arbitrarily selected by the store clerk may be collectively recalled.

For example, if the fare adjustment machine becomes unusable and it takes time to recover by using the collective selection button for recalling all unsettled transactions for each fare adjustment machine, such as the above-mentioned "Select adjustment machine 1" button, All outstanding transactions at the payment machine can be recalled. The state in which the fare adjustment machine cannot be used includes, for example, a state in which change is clogged.
By recalling unsettled transactions all at once in this way, the store clerk can send registration data to a usable payment machine and issue an accounting ticket. You can pay immediately at any available payment machine.

Specifically, for example, recall is performed as follows. When the call-back button 603 is pressed by the store clerk, the registration POS register 20 notifies that the execution of settlement processing is suspended for the unsettled transaction selected in the list display area 601 when the call-back button 603 is pressed. , to the settlement POS register 30 that executes settlement processing for the unsettled transaction, and the settlement POS register 30 that receives the notification suspends the execution of the settlement processing for the notified unsettled transaction.

Although the example of using the recall button 603 to suspend the execution of the settlement process after sending the registration data has been described, there is also a method of using an accounting ticket to suspend the execution of the settlement process before sending the registration data. . For example, if an accounting coupon is issued and the issued accounting coupon has not been read by the POS register 30 for settlement, registration data has not been transmitted. The POS register 20 may be made to read it, and execution of the unsettled transaction corresponding to the accounting coupon may be suspended (for example, the state before issuing the accounting coupon may be used).

A cancel button 604 is a button for closing the unsettled list screen and displaying the registration screen.

In the unsettled list screen shown in FIG. 6, the list display area 601 displays information about the settlement POS register 30 that executes the settlement process. Information about the POS register 30 for settlement to be made may also be displayed in the individual display area 602 .

As described above, since the unsettled list screen has the list display area 601 and the individual display area 602, it is possible to suitably confirm the details of unsettled transactions. The unsettled list screen is a screen that displays a list display area 601, an individual display area 602, and a recall button 603 on one screen.

Note that the unsettled transaction information displayed in the list display area 601 of the unsettled list screen (outline of registered data of a plurality of unsettled transactions, information on the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing) is stored in the RAM 203. This is based on the registration data stored in the system and information on the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing. That is, the CPU 201 refers to the registration data of the unsettled transaction and the information related to the settlement POS register 30 for executing the settlement process stored in association with the registered data, and displays the unsettled transaction information in the list display area 601. indicate.

The unsettled transaction information (details of registered data of a certain unsettled transaction) displayed in the individual display area 602 of the unsettled list screen is based on the registered data stored in the RAM 203 . That is, the CPU 201 refers to the registration data of unsettled transactions and displays the unsettled transaction information in the individual display area 602 .

FIG. 7 is an example of information stored in a registration POS register. As described above, the registration POS register 20 displays unsettled transaction information in the list display area 601 and individual display area 602 of the unsettled list screen. Registered data and information related to the settlement POS register 30 for executing settlement processing are associated with each other and stored in the RAM 203 . That is, the information stored in the RAM 203 illustrated in FIG. 7 is unsettled transaction information. In FIG. 7, "settlement machine/accounting ticket" corresponds to information related to the settlement POS register 30 that executes settlement processing. Also, "1" of "adjustment machine/accounting ticket" indicates the adjustment machine 1. FIG. That is, according to FIG. 7, the RAM 203 stores registered data A of unsettled transactions for which settlement processing is performed at the settlement POS register 30, which is the settlement machine 1, and which of the settlement machines 1 to 3 has read the accounting ticket. Registered data B of unsettled transactions to be settled at the settlement POS register 30, registration data C of unsettled transactions to be settled at the settlement POS register 30, which is the settlement machine 3, etc. are stored. . The information shown in FIG. 7 is deleted when settlement end information, which will be described later, is notified from the settlement POS register 30 .

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of registration processing and settlement processing. Specifically, the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 shows the flow of processing of the registration POS register 20 and the settlement POS register 30 when the store clerk designates the settlement POS register 30 using the settlement machine designation button 501. .
Step S101: The registration POS register 20 executes registration processing by the operation of the store clerk.
Step S102: The POS register for registration 20 determines the POS register for settlement 30 to execute the settlement processing according to the designation by pressing the settlement machine designation button 501 by the store clerk.
Step S103: The registration POS register 20 generates registration data for the registration process executed in step S101.
Step S104: The registration POS register 20 associates the registration data generated in step S103 with the settlement apparatus identification information of the settlement POS register 30 determined in step S102 and stores them in the RAM 203 . It should be noted that "1" and "3" among the information (unsettled transaction information) illustrated in FIG. (For example, a settlement completion flag is not set to the effect that settlement has been completed).
Step S105: The registration POS register 20 transmits the registration data generated in step S103 to the settlement POS register 30 determined in step S102. Each device in the POS system 1 uses the settlement device identification information to specify an address (for example, an IP address, a Mac address, etc.) for transmitting information to the settlement POS register 30 identified by the settlement device identification information. Identifiable.

Step S<b>106 : The settlement POS register 30 receives the registration data and stores it in the RAM 303 .
Step S107: The settlement POS register 30 executes settlement processing based on the registration data stored in the RAM 303 in step S106 by the customer's operation.
Step S108: The settlement POS register 30 transmits settlement end information indicating that settlement processing has ended to the registration POS register 20, which is the transmission source of the registration data. Note that the settlement end information includes registration data identification information for identifying registration data corresponding to the completed settlement process (registration data used in the settlement process). In addition, when the registration data is received, the settlement POS register 30 stores the address (for example, IP address, MAC address, etc.) of the registration POS register 20 from which the registration data is transmitted. The settlement end information may be sent to the original registration POS register 20, or if the registration data includes the registration device identification information (the registration device identification information of the registration POS register 20 that sent the registration data) may transmit the settlement end information to the registration POS register 20 identified by the registration device identification information. Each device in the POS system 1 can specify an address for transmitting information from the registered device identification information to the registration POS register 20 identified by the registered device identification information. The same applies to the flow chart of FIG.

Step S109: The registration POS register 20 receives the settlement end information, and selects the registered data identified by the registration data identification information included in the settlement end information from among the plurality of registration data stored in the RAM 203. It is made to have been settled (for example, a settlement completed flag may be set to indicate that the payment has been completed).

In the registration POS register 20, the timing at which the sales clerk can press the unsettled list button 502 is the timing at which the registration process is not being executed. Specifically, it is the timing after step S102 described above. Therefore, when the unsettled list button 502 is pressed at any timing after step S102, the registration POS register 20 determines that the set of registered data stored in the RAM 203 has been settled. By referring to the registration data (for example, the registration data for which the settlement completion flag is not set) and the settlement device identification information stored in association with the registration data, an unsettlement list such as that shown in FIG. The screen is displayed on the display unit (for store clerk) 205 .

In the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, the registration data in the RAM 203 is registered data for unsettled transactions or registered data for settled transactions, based on whether or not a settled flag is attached to the registered data. However, the manner of distinguishing between registered data for unsettled transactions and registered data for settled transactions is not limited to this. For example, by storing registered data of unsettled transactions and registered data of settled transactions separately in the RAM 203, it is possible to distinguish between registered data of unsettled transactions and registered data of settled transactions. good. In the case where the registered data of unsettled transactions and the registered data of settled transactions are separately stored in RAM 203, for example, registration POS register 20 stores the registered data of unsettled transactions in step S104. Then, in step S109, the registered data of the corresponding unsettled transaction is used as the registered data of the settled transaction (the registered data of the unsettled transaction is deleted, and the contents of the deleted registered data of the unsettled transaction are changed to the settled transaction). ).

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing another example of registration processing and settlement processing. Specifically, the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 shows the flow of processing of the registration POS register 20 and the settlement POS register 30 when the sales clerk prints the accounting ticket by pressing the accounting ticket button 503 .
Step S201: The registration POS register 20 executes registration processing by the operation of the store clerk.
Step S202: The registration POS register 20 prints and issues an accounting coupon when the sales clerk presses the accounting coupon button 503 .
Step S203: The registration POS register 20 generates registration data for the registration process executed in step S201.
Step S204: The registration POS register 20 associates the registration data generated in step S203 with the information indicating that the accounting coupon has been issued, and stores them in the RAM 203. FIG. Note that "2" of the information (unsettled transaction information) illustrated in FIG. is not flagged to the effect that settlement has been completed).

Step S205: The settlement POS register 30 reads the accounting ticket. That is, the registered data identification information and the registered device identification information are obtained.
Step S206: The settlement POS register 30 sends the registration data request information requesting the registration data identified by the registration data identification information obtained in step S205 to the registration identified by the registration device identification information obtained in step S205. to the POS register 20 for use. The registration data request information includes registration data identification information for identifying requested registration data.

Step S207: The registration POS register 20 receives the registration data request information, and among the plurality of registration data stored in the RAM 203, the registration identified by the registration data identification information included in the registration data request information. In association with the data, settlement device identification information for identifying the settlement POS register 30 that transmitted the registration data request information is stored. In other words, the registration POS register 20 stores which settlement POS register 30 executes the settlement processing for the transaction for which the accounting coupon is issued.

Step S208: The settlement POS register 30 receives the registration data request information, and among the plurality of registration data stored in the RAM 203, the registration data identification information included in the registration data request information received in step S207. Thus, the identified registration data is transmitted to the POS register 30 for settlement, which is the transmission source of the registration data request information.

Step S<b>209 : The settlement POS register 30 receives the registration data and stores it in the RAM 303 .
Step S210: The settlement POS register 30 executes settlement processing based on the registration data stored in the RAM 303 in step S209 by the customer's operation.
Step S211: The settlement POS register 30 transmits settlement end information indicating that the settlement process has ended to the registration POS register 20, which is the transmission source of the registration data.

Step S212: The registration POS register 20 receives the settlement end information, and selects the registered data identified by the registration data identification information included in the settlement end information from among the plurality of registration data stored in the RAM 203. It is made to have been settled (for example, a settlement completed flag may be set to indicate that the payment has been completed).

In the registration POS register 20, the timing at which the sales clerk can press the unsettled list button 502 is the timing at which the registration process is not being executed. Specifically, it is the timing after step S202 described above. Therefore, when the unsettled list button 502 is pressed at any timing after step S202 described above, the registration POS register 20 determines that the set of registered data stored in the RAM 203 has been settled. By referring to the registration data (for example, the registration data for which the settlement completion flag is not set) and the settlement device identification information stored in association with the registration data, an unsettlement list such as that shown in FIG. The screen is displayed on the display unit (for store clerk) 205 .

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of display processing of the unsettled list screen. It should be noted that the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 starts when the unsettled list button 502 is pressed.
Step S301: The registration POS register 20 displays an unsettled list screen. At this time, based on each unsettled transaction information stored in the RAM 203 (transaction data of the unsettled transaction, information on the settlement POS register 30 that executes the calculation process), a list display area 601 displays a plurality of unsettled transactions. A list of unsettled transaction information (summary) of settled transactions is displayed, and in the individual display area 602, as an initial display, the unsettled transaction information ( details) is displayed. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of pieces of unsettled transaction information are displayed in list display area 601 .
Step S302: The registration POS register 20 determines whether or not any of the unsettled transaction information displayed in the list display area 601 has been pressed. If any unsettled transaction information is pressed, the process proceeds to step S303. If none of the unsettled transaction information has been pressed, skip step S303 and proceed to step S304.

Step S<b>303 : The registration POS register 20 displays the details of the pressed unsettled transaction information in the individual display area 602 . For example, the registration POS register 20 may search the RAM 203 for the details of the unsettled transaction information identified by the registered data identification information included in the pressed unsettled transaction information and display it in the individual display area 602 .
Step S304: The registration POS register 20 determines whether the stop button 604 has been pressed. If the stop button 604 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S305. If the stop button 604 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S302.
Step S305: The registration POS register 20 closes the unsettled list screen and terminates this process.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to preferably confirm the details of unsettled transactions. For example, in the list display area 601 of the unsettled list screen, the clerk displays an overview of the unsettled transactions and which POS register 30 for settlement is used for settlement of each unsettled transaction (or an accounting ticket is printed, has been issued), and a specific unsettled transaction can be checked in detail in the individual display area 602 .

It was explained that a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code is printed on the accounting ticket. , may be displayed in at least one of the list display area 601 and the individual display area 602 of the unsettled list screen.

A program for realizing the POS register (registration POS register or settlement POS register) and the POS system described above is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program is read and executed by a computer system. You may make it 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.

1... POS system 10... Store controller 11... LAN 20... POS register for registration 30... POS register for settlement 201... CPU 202... ROM 203... RAM 204... Scanner unit 205... Display unit ( 205a...Display unit (for customer) 206...Operation unit 207...Communication unit 208...Buzzer 209...Printing unit 301...CPU 302...ROM 303...RAM 304...Scanner unit 305 Display unit 306 Operation unit 307 Communication unit 308 Buzzer 309 Printing unit 310 Settlement unit 311 Sign pole 312 Human detection sensor 501 Settlement machine designation button 502 Unsettled List button 503... Accounting ticket button 601... List display area (summary display area) 602... Individual display area (detail display area)

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A registration device operated by a store clerk ,
registration means for registering products;
a transmitting means for transmitting the information about the product registered by the registering means so that it can be settled by a settlement device that settles based on the customer's operation;
display means for displaying unsettled transactions, which are unsettled transactions at the settlement device;
with
The display means is
on one screen,
For each of the unsettled transactions, listing the transaction identification number of each transaction and information on the settlement device that settles each transaction;
For one of the unsettled transactions, display detailed information of the products registered in the transaction
A registration device characterized by: A system having a registration device for registering products based on a store clerk's operation and a settlement device for making a payment based on a customer's operation,
The registration device
registration means for registering products;
a transmitting means for transmitting the information about the product registered by the registering means so that the settlement can be made by the settlement device;
display means for displaying unsettled transactions, which are unsettled transactions at the settlement device;
with
The display means is
on one screen,
For each of the unsettled transactions, listing the transaction identification number of each transaction and information on the settlement device that settles each transaction;
For one of the unsettled transactions, display detailed information of the products registered in the transaction
A system characterized by: A program that includes a display unit and causes a computer to function as a registration device operated by a store clerk,
said computer ,
registration means for registering products;
a transmitting means for transmitting the information about the product registered by the registering means so that it can be settled by a settlement device that settles based on the customer's operation;
function as display control means for displaying on the display unit an unsettled transaction that is an unsettled transaction on the settlement device ;
The display control means is
On one screen of the display unit,
For each of the unsettled transactions, display a list of the transaction identification number of each transaction and information on the settlement device that settles each transaction;
For one of the unsettled transactions, display the detailed information of the products registered in the transaction.
A program characterized by

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