JP7304447B2 - Merchandise sales data processor and program - Google Patents

Description

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a product sales data processing device and program.

Conventionally, when judging the age group of a customer of a product in a store such as a supermarket or a convenience store, a store clerk estimates the age group of the customer who sells the product from the appearance of the customer, etc., and uses closing keys provided for each age group. Among them, the customer's age group is determined by operating the closing key corresponding to the estimated customer's age group.

However, since the customer's age group estimated by the store clerk varies, an accurate age group could not be determined.

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a merchandise sales data processing device and a program capable of determining an accurate age group of a customer.

The product sales data processing apparatus of the embodiment includes a customer display section for displaying information to the customer, a closing key serving as a trigger for closing a transaction , and when the closing key is operated, the customer display section displays information. customer imaging means for causing an imaging unit provided at a position for imaging the face image of the customer facing the customer to capture the image, and storing the imaged face image of the customer in a storage unit for use in age determination and association with products; , wherein the customer imaging means delays the start of imaging for a time corresponding to the operated closing key.

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a state in which a POS terminal according to an embodiment is installed in a store, viewed from above. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal according to the embodiment as viewed from the store clerk's side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal of the embodiment as seen from the customer side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing an example of a face master of a POS terminal. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing an example of the imaging time section of the POS terminal. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the flow of face data processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the flow of gender/age group determination processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing part of the memory section of the POS terminal.

Hereinafter, a product sales data processing device and a program according to embodiments will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. FIG. In the embodiments, a POS (Point of Sales) terminal is used as a product sales data processing device. In addition, this invention is not limited by embodiment described below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which a POS terminal according to an embodiment is installed in a store. Inside the store, there is provided a checkout office that settles the commodities displayed in the store, and FIG. 1 shows one of a plurality of elongated counters 4 at this checkout office. The counter 4 has a flat plane 5 formed on its upper surface, and the POS terminal 1 is installed on this plane 5 . An electronic money reader/writer 23 for reading and writing electronic money information is installed on the plane 5 .

The POS terminal 1 conducts product transactions related to the sale of products sold in the store, and the POS terminal 1 is operated by the clerk CH, who is an operator, or by the customer C himself. Execute product registration and payment processing. The product registration process is to store the products to be sold in the memory of the POS terminal 1 in order to collectively register them in the memory of the POS terminal 1 or the store server (not shown) of the POS terminal 1 . Settlement processing refers to display of the total amount of merchandise sales, processing related to payment and receipt of money, display and instruction processing for issuance of change, processing of issuing receipts, and the like.

2 and 3, the POS terminal 1 includes an operation unit 17 such as a keyboard operated by the store clerk CH, a store clerk display unit 18 for displaying information to the store clerk CH, and a display unit 18 for displaying information to the customer C. A customer display unit 19 for displaying the is provided. The store clerk CH operates the POS terminal 1 on the operator side of the counter 4 . Customer C stands on the customer C side of counter 4 .

The electronic money reader/writer 23 is electrically connected to the POS terminal 1, reads electronic money information stored in an electronic money card placed on or brought close to the upper surface portion 231, and writes the electronic money information. The electronic money reader/writer 23 is a multi-reader/writer compatible with the NFC (Near Field Communication) standard. A customer C who pays with electronic money places the brought electronic money card on the electronic money reader/writer 23 or puts it close to the electronic money reader/writer 23, and can pay with the electronic money stored in the electronic money card.

An imaging section A221 composed of a camera or the like is provided in the upper part of the outer frame of the customer display section 19 . The imaging unit A221 is composed of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or the like. The imaging unit A221 is installed facing the customer C side, and the customer C located in the area surrounded by C1 on the customer C side of the POS terminal 1 sees the display displayed on the customer display unit 19. is provided at a position substantially facing the customer C when “Substantially facing each other” means facing each other almost directly in front of each other.

An imaging section B222 composed of a camera or the like is provided on the plane 5 of the counter 4 near the electronic money reader/writer 23 . The imaging unit B222 is composed of a CCD or the like. The imaging unit B222 is fixed to or embedded in the counter 4 . The imaging unit B222 is installed facing the customer C side, moves in the direction of the arrow 26 from the area C1, and images the customer C in the area surrounded by C2.

When the customer C places the electronic money card on the upper surface 231 of the electronic money reader/writer 23 or brings it close to the upper surface 231 , the customer C does so while looking at the upper surface 231 . The imaging unit B222 is provided at a position substantially facing the customer C who performs this operation. The image capturing unit B222 captures an image of the customer C substantially facing the image capturing unit B222 when the customer C puts or approaches the electronic money card on the upper surface part 231 of the electronic money reader/writer 23 .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment as seen from the store clerk's side. In FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 has a main body 2 and a money storage box 3 . The money storage box 3 has a drawer, and stores banknotes and coins entrusted by the customer C, securities such as gift certificates, and change to be handed to the customer C.

The main body 2 is composed of an operation unit 17 such as a keyboard, a liquid crystal display, etc., and is composed of a clerk display unit 18 for displaying information to the operator, a liquid crystal display, etc., and a customer display for displaying information to the customer C. Section 19 is installed. The main body 2 also includes a reading unit 20 for reading codes such as bar codes and two-dimensional codes attached to products. The reading unit 20 reads and inputs a bar code or two-dimensional code attached to a product with a CCD line sensor or the like. The main body 2 also internally includes a control section (see FIG. 4) of the POS terminal 1 and a printing section 21 for printing product information and issuing a receipt.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal 1 of the embodiment as seen from the customer C side. 3, the main body 2 of the POS terminal 1 includes a clerk display section 18, a customer display section 19, and a reading section 20.
, and an imaging unit A221 composed of a CCD image sensor or the like is provided on the upper side of the display surface side of the customer display unit 19 . The image capturing unit A221 captures an image centering on the face of the customer C who is substantially facing the image capturing unit A221 on the customer C side of the POS terminal 1 (see FIG. 4).

Next, hardware of the POS terminal 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the POS terminal 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 as a controlling entity, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 for storing various programs, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 for developing various data, and various programs. The CPU 11 , ROM 12 , RAM 13 and memory section 14 are connected to each other via a data bus 15 . The CPU 11 , ROM 12 and RAM 13 constitute a control section 100 . That is, the control unit 100 executes a control process, which will be described later, by the CPU 11 operating according to the control program 141 stored in the ROM 12 or the memory unit 14 and developed in the RAM 13 .

The RAM 13 includes a product information storage unit 131 and an image storage unit 132 that stores images of the customer C captured by the imaging units A221 and B222. The product information storage unit 131 stores product information (product name, product price, etc.) corresponding to the product code read by the reading unit 20 . This processing is called product registration processing.

The memory unit 14 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and stores programs including the control program 141 . The memory unit 14 also stores a face master 142 (see FIG. 5), a sex/age group totaling unit 143, and an imaging time unit 144 (see FIG. 6).

The sex/age group tabulation unit 143 tabulates and stores the sales information and payment information processed by the POS terminal 1 of the traded product by sex and age group. Based on the sales information and payment information stored in the sex/age group tabulation unit 143, it is possible to analyze the tendencies and trends of purchased products for each age group and sex. In addition, the customer C who purchased the product is aggregated by age group. For example, the age group information and the like of customers who visit the store for each hour are aggregated.

The data bus 15 also includes an operation unit 17, a display unit 18 for salesclerks, a display unit 19 for customers, a reading unit 20, a printing unit 21, an imaging unit A 221, an imaging unit B 222, and an electronic money reader/writer 23. connected through

The operation unit 17 has various keys including numeric keys, function keys, and the like. A subtotal 171 is a key operated to declare the end of one transaction. When the subtotal key 171 is operated, end processing of one transaction is executed. The deposit/cash total key 172 is a key for declaring a cash settlement process for one transaction. When the deposit/cash total key 172 is operated, a cash settlement process is executed. The electronic money key 173 is a key for declaring settlement processing with electronic money for one transaction. When the electronic money key 173 is operated, settlement processing with electronic money is executed.

The clerk display unit 18 is installed with a display surface facing an operator such as the clerk CH, and displays information to the operator. The customer display unit 19 is installed with a display surface facing the customer C, and displays information to the customer C. FIG. Touch keys (not shown) displayed on the store clerk display section 18 and the customer display section 19 and functioning as keys when touched are also part of the operation section 17 .

The reading unit 20 is composed of a CCD image sensor or the like, reads a code such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code attached to a product with a CCD, and inputs a product code. In the embodiment, a handy-type reading unit 20 is used, and the store clerk reads the code by bringing the reading unit 20 in hand close to or in contact with the code attached to the product. Note that the reading unit 20 may be a scanner configured to scan the emitted light with a polygon mirror or the like and receive the light reflected by the code.

A printing unit 21 pulls out roll-shaped receipt paper stored in the main body 2, prints product information, payment information, etc. with a thermal printer having a thermal transfer type print head, for example, and issues it as a receipt.

The imaging unit A221 and the imaging unit B222 are composed of CCDs or the like, and take continuous photographs of a subject such as the customer C. In the embodiment, for example, 10 photographs of the customer C are continuously taken in one second. The controller 16 receives an image capturing instruction from the control unit 100 of the POS terminal 1 and issues an image capturing instruction to the image capturing unit A 221 or the image capturing unit B 222 . The imaging unit A 221 and the imaging unit B 222 execute imaging according to instructions from the controller 16 .

The data bus 15 also connects a connection I/F (Interface) 24 electrically connected to a store server installed in the store. The connection I/F 24 is connected with the line 25 . The store server is electrically connected to all POS terminals 1 installed in the store, and collects product information and payment information from each POS terminal 1 . The store server transmits product information and payment information collected from the POS terminal 1 to a headquarters server (not shown) installed at the headquarters.

The electronic money reader/writer 23 is electrically connected to the POS terminal 1 . The electronic money reader/writer 23 reads the electronic money information stored in the electronic money card using known NFC technology when the electronic money card storing the electronic money information is placed on or close to the upper surface portion 231 . Also, the electronic money reader/writer 23 writes electronic money information to the electronic money card using the NFC technology. The electronic money reader/writer 23 reads electronic money information from the electronic money card and writes the electronic money information to the electronic money card according to instructions from the POS terminal 1 .

FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the face master 142 in the memory section 14. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, the face master 142 is an attribute data section that stores attribute data including the characteristics of each gender and age group for each gender and age group from teens (male) to 70 years old (female). 1421 is provided. Each attribute data section 1421 stores attribute data that can identify each age group and gender.

Attribute data is data on parts and features for each age group and gender, classified according to parts and features of a person's face. For example, features of parts such as eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and chin. , or data representing deformation features of a face, such as a smiling face, a serious face, closed eyes, or open eyes. Attribute data stored for each age group and sex is stored as a feature of that age group that is different from other age groups. For example, in the attribute data section 1421 for a male in his teens, there are eye, nose, mouth, and ear data that indicate the characteristics of a male in his teens, and smile and serious face data that indicate the characteristics of a male in his teens. remembered. This gender/age group-specific attribute data is data that best represents the age group created based on a large number of statistical data.

Next, the imaging time section 144 that stores the relationship between the operated key and the imaging time, which is stored in the memory section 14, will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the imaging time section 144 includes a key section 1441 , an imaging section 1442 , a delay time section 1443 and an imaging time section 1444 .

Key portion 1441 stores keys to be operated. The key stored in the key unit 1441 is desirably a closing key that serves as a trigger for closing a transaction. This is because the customer C pays attention to the total amount, the amount of change, the operation object, etc. displayed on the customer display unit 19 immediately after the closing key is operated, so the customer C does not have access to the customer display unit 19 or the electronic money reader/writer. 23, and the imaging unit A 221 or the imaging unit B 222 can easily capture an image of the customer C who is substantially facing the imaging unit. In the embodiment, the key unit 1441 has three closing keys, a subtotal key 171, a deposit/cash total key 172, and an electronic money key 173, as triggers. Note that the keys stored in key unit 1441 may be other closing keys. Also, a key other than the closing key may be used. For example, a key (not shown) for declaring the age of customer C or a key (not shown) for selecting the presence or absence of a receipt, which is displayed on the customer display unit 19 and operated by the customer C himself. Any key may be used as long as the customer C can easily face the imaging unit almost directly after the operation of .

The imaging unit 1442 stores the imaging unit driven when the key is operated. In the embodiment, when the subtotal key 171 is operated, the imaging unit A221 images the customer C. FIG. When the deposit/cash total key 172 is operated, the imaging unit A221 images the customer C. FIG. Further, when the electronic money key 173 is operated, the imaging unit B222 images the customer C. FIG.

The delay time section 1443 stores the delay time until the imaging of the customer C is started when each key is operated. A delay time is provided because it takes a certain amount of time from when the closing key is operated until the customer C faces the imaging unit. In the embodiment, when the subtotal key 171 is operated, the delay time until imaging is started is 500 ms. Further, when the deposit/cash total key 172 is operated, the delay time until imaging is started is 1000 ms. Further, when the electronic money key 173 is operated, the delay time until the imaging is started is 1500ms.

The imaging time section 1444 stores the imaging time from the start to the end of imaging. In the embodiment, when the subtotal key 171 is operated, the imaging unit A221 performs imaging for 1000ms. When the deposit/cash total key 172 is operated, the imaging unit A221 performs imaging for 1000 ms. When the electronic money key 173 is operated, the imaging unit B222 performs imaging for 1000 ms.

Next, control processing of the POS terminal 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13. FIG. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal. The control unit 100 operates the customer imaging unit 101, the age group determination unit 102, and the association unit 103 by following various programs including the control program 141 stored in the ROM 12 and the memory unit 14. FIG.

The customer imaging means 101 has a function of imaging a face image of a customer substantially facing the imaging section using the imaging section according to key operation.

The age group judging means 102 has a function of judging the age group of the customer by comparing the photographed face image with pre-stored face image data showing features for each age group.

The association means 103 has a function of associating the determined age group with the product information of the product traded in accordance with the key operation.

8 to 12 are flowcharts showing the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. First, in FIG. 8, the control unit 100 reads the coat attached to the product by the reading unit 20 and determines whether or not the product code is input (step S11). If it is determined that the product code has been read (Yes in step S11), the control unit 100 reads the product code from the product master (not shown) stored in the memory unit 14 corresponding to the input product code. Product information (product name, product price, etc.) corresponding to is read out and stored in the product information storage unit 131 (step S12). Then, the process returns to step S11 and waits.

If it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in step S11), the control section 100 determines whether or not the subtotal key 171 arranged on the operation section 17 has been operated (step S21). If it is determined that the subtotal key 171 has been operated (Yes in step S21), the control unit 100 calculates the total amount of the transaction based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit 131, and 18 and the customer display unit 19 (step S22).

Then, the control unit 100 executes the face data processing (acquisition of face data) shown in FIG. 9 (step S23). In FIG. 9, since the subtotal key 171 has been operated, the control unit 100 sets the delay time (500 ms) and imaging time (1000 ms) corresponding to the subtotal key 171 of the imaging time unit 144 to the delay time unit 1443 and the imaging time unit. 1444 and set in a timer (not shown) (step S61).

Next, the control unit 100 activates the timer for the delay time (step S62). Then, the control unit 100 determines whether the delay time has elapsed based on the timing of the timer (step S63). The control unit 100 waits until it is determined that it has passed (No in step S63), and if it is determined that it has passed (Yes in step S63), the control unit 100 retrieves the information of the imaging unit stored in the imaging unit 1442 of the imaging time unit 144 to activate the imaging unit A221 (step S64).

Then, the control unit 100 starts the timer at the imaging time set in step S61 (step S65). Then, the control section 100 (imaging means 101) transmits an instruction to drive the imaging section A221 to capture an image of the customer C to the controller 16 (step S66). The controller 16 that has received the instruction takes an image of the customer C by controlling the imaging unit A221.

Next, the control unit 100 stores the captured image of the customer C in the image storage unit 132 (step S67). Then, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the timer started in step S65 counts the set imaging time (step S68). If it is determined that the time has not been counted (No in step S68), the control section 100 returns to step S66 and transmits an instruction for the next imaging. In the embodiment, the interval until the next imaging instruction is set to 100 ms. Since the image pickup time is 1000 ms, 10 images are picked up until the set image pickup time is counted, and 10 substantially consecutive picked-up images are stored in the image storage unit. The image storage unit 132 stores this series of 10 consecutive images as a group.

When it is determined that the set imaging time has been counted (Yes in step S68), face recognition processing is executed for each of the ten images stored in the image storage unit 132 (step S69). Face recognition processing is processing for identifying a face from a captured image using a known face recognition technology. Then, the control unit 100 compares the areas of the identified faces with respect to the 10 images, and extracts 5 front images with large face areas from the 10 images (step S70). The straight-on image is an image in which the customer C faces the imaging unit A 221 more nearly straight, and it is easy to extract attribute data characteristically indicating sex and age group. The control unit 100 distinguishes the five extracted images from other images and stores them in the image storage unit 132 . The control unit 100 acquires face data in this manner.

Returning to the description of FIG. After executing the process of step S23, the control unit 100 returns to step S11 and waits. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the subtotal key 171 has not been operated (No in step S21), then the control unit 100 determines whether or not the deposit/cash total key 172 has been operated (step S31). If it is determined that the deposit/cash total key 172 has been operated (Yes in step S31), the control unit 100 displays the deposit amount handed over by the customer C and input from the operation unit 17 on the clerk display unit 18 and the customer display unit. It is displayed on the unit 19 (step S32). Then, the control unit 100 calculates the amount of change from the total amount and the deposit amount, and displays the amount of change on the clerk display unit 18 and the customer display unit 19 (step S33). Then, the control unit 100 executes the face data processing shown in FIG. 9 (step S34).

In the case of step S34, since the deposit/cash total key 172 has been operated, the control unit 100 sets the delay time (1000 ms) and imaging time (1000 ms) corresponding to the deposit/cash total key 172 of the imaging time unit 144. , is read out from the delay time section 1443 and the imaging time section 1444 and set in a timer (not shown) (step S61). Other processing in step S34 is the same as the processing in step S23, so the description is omitted.

Next, the control unit 100 executes settlement processing based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit 131, the total amount, the deposit amount, the amount of change, and the like (step S35). Then, the control unit 100 transmits the change payment instruction and change amount information to a change dispenser (not shown) via the connection I/F 24 (step S36). After receiving the change information, the change machine dispenses the corresponding amount of change. Then, the control unit 100 instructs the printing unit 21 to print the product information and payment information (step S37).

Next, the control unit 100 (age group determination means 102) determines the sex and age group of the customer C shown in FIG. 10 based on the face image of the customer C stored in the image storage unit 132 (step S39). ). In FIG. 10, the control unit 100 first extracts attribute data from the front image of the face image of the customer C stored in the image storage unit 132 (step S91). Then, the extracted attribute data is compared with the attribute data stored in the attribute data section 1421 of the face master 142 (step S92). At this time, the parts of the extracted attribute data are compared with the parts of the stored attribute data. Then, the control unit 100 determines the gender/age group that stores attribute data closest to the extracted attribute data (step S93). Specifically, as a result of comparing each part, the sex/age group that contains most of the closest attribute data is determined. Then, the control unit 100 (associating means 103) stores the determined sex/age group as the sex/age group of the customer C in the corresponding section of the sex/age group counting unit 143 (step S40). Also, the product purchased by the customer C is stored in association with the determined gender/age group. Note that face image data of the entire face may be stored in the face master 142 instead of the attribute data, and may be compared with the captured face image of the entire face on a face-by-face basis.

Returning to the description of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the deposit/cash total key 172 has not been operated (No in step S31), the control section 100 determines whether or not the electronic money key 173 has been operated (step S51). ). When determining that the electronic money key 173 has been operated (Yes in step S51), the control unit 100 executes the face data processing shown in FIG. 9 (step S52).

In the case of step S52, since the electronic money key 173 has been operated, the control section 100 sets the delay time (1500 ms) and the imaging time (1000 ms) corresponding to the electronic money key 173 in the imaging time section 144 to the delay time section. 1443 and the imaging time unit 1444 and set in a timer (not shown) (step S61). Also, since the electronic money key 173 has been operated, the control section 100 drives the imaging section B222 (step S64) to capture an image of the customer C. FIG. Other processing in step S52 is the same as the processing in step S23, so the description is omitted.

Next, the control unit 100 executes settlement processing based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit 131, the total amount, the deposit amount, the amount of change, and the like (step S53). Then, the control unit 100 executes the processes after step S37. If it is determined in step S51 that the electronic money key 173 has not been operated (No in step S51), the control section 100 returns to step S11 and waits.

As described above, in the embodiment, the imaging unit A 221 or the imaging unit B 222 captures an image of the customer C in response to the operation of the close key, and the gender and age group are determined based on this image. Compared to estimating gender and age group, there is less variation, and gender and age group can always be accurately determined based on the same criteria.

In addition, in the embodiment, the delay time and the imaging time are adjusted by determining whether the imaging of the front image is performed at an appropriate time with respect to the set imaging time. For example, FIG. 11 shows captured images stored in the image storage unit 132 . T1 to T5 each indicate a set of picked-up images. Images P1-P10 show ten images grouped together. In addition, the images marked with ◯ in the figure are the images that are regarded as normal images, and the images marked with x are images that are not regarded as normal images.

In the case of the example of FIG. 11, in the grouping of T1, the images of P2 to P5 have a large face area. Similarly, P2 to P6 in T2, P1 to P5 in T3, P2 to P5 in T4, and P1 to P6 in T5 are judged to have large face areas. That is, in the example of FIG. 11, it is determined that most of the images captured in the first half of P1 to P10 are front-facing images. That is, it is judged that the delay time stored in the delay time section 1443 is long as a whole. Therefore, by looking at this information and setting the delay time stored in the delay time section 1443 to be even shorter, it becomes possible to capture an image with a wide face area at an appropriate timing.

Conversely, if it is determined that the latter part of P1 to P10 has a large number of front-facing images, the delay time is set short so that an image with a wide face area can be captured at an appropriate timing. Become. In this case, the imaging time may be set longer. Note that the delay time and imaging time may be adjusted for each closing key. Alternatively, the control unit 100 may determine a time period during which there are many front-view images, and the control unit 100 may automatically adjust the delay time and imaging time.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

For example, in the embodiment, age groups are separated by 10 years old, but the age groups may be separated by arbitrary units. Moreover, the determination for each sex is not necessarily required.

Further, in the embodiment, two imaging units image the customer C, but the number of imaging units is not limited as long as one or more imaging units are used.

The program executed by the product sales data processing device of the embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and can be downloaded from a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or the like. provided on a computer-readable recording medium.

Also, the program executed by the product sales data processing apparatus of the embodiment may be stored in a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Also, the program executed by the product sales data processing apparatus of the embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Also, the program executed by the product sales data processing device of the embodiment may be configured to be provided by being incorporated in a ROM or the like in advance.

1 POS terminal 11 CPU
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14 memory unit 22 imaging unit 100 control unit 101 customer imaging unit 102 age group determination unit 142 face master 143 sex/age group total unit 144 imaging time unit 171 subtotal key 172 deposit/cash total key 173 electronic money key

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Claims (2)

a customer display for displaying information to the customer;
a closing key that serves as a trigger for closing a transaction ;
When the closing key is operated, an imaging unit provided at a position for imaging the customer's face image substantially facing the customer display unit is caused to image the customer's face image, and the imaged customer's face image is used for age determination and product distribution. Customer imaging means stored in a storage unit for association with
with
The product sales data processing device, wherein the customer imaging means delays the start of imaging for a time corresponding to the operated closing key. A computer of a merchandise sales data processing device equipped with a customer display section for displaying information to customers and a closing key serving as a trigger for closing a transaction ,
When the closing key is operated, an imaging unit provided at a position for imaging the customer's face image substantially facing the customer display unit is caused to image the customer's face image, and the imaged customer's face image is used for age determination and product distribution. Customer imaging means stored in a storage unit for association with
to make it work,
The program, wherein the customer imaging means delays the start of imaging by a time corresponding to the operated closing key.

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