JP7353442B2 - Product data registration device, information display method and program - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a product data registration device, an information display method , and a program.

Conventionally, a product data registration device generates transaction data by reading the unit price based on the product code read and input, and the customer, who is a shopper, executes payment processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device. A checkout system has been proposed that includes an accounting device. Such a checkout system can eliminate accounting work from the work performed by the operator (clerk).

According to such a checkout system, a customer receives a suspended receipt on which identification data for identifying transaction data temporarily suspended in a product data registration device is printed. Transaction data is stored on a store server that manages the checkout system. Then, the customer reads and inputs the identification data printed on the pending receipt into the accounting device, thereby calling up the transaction data held in the store server and performing payment processing.

By the way, in order for the customer to call up the transaction data on hold in the accounting device, it is necessary for the customer to read the identification data printed on the hold receipt with a scanner. As a result, the operation of payment processing using the accounting device becomes complicated, and customers who are not accustomed to using a scanner may be confused.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product data registration device, an information display method, and a program that simplify the operation at the time of payment by omitting the reading operation with a scanner.

The product data registration device of the embodiment includes a display unit, an acquisition unit that acquires a product code that specifies a product, and a calculation unit that calculates the total price of products to be purchased based on the product code acquired by the acquisition unit. a voucher information input means for inputting voucher information including the voucher amount of the voucher; a storage unit for storing the input voucher information in a storage unit; , and if the voucher amount stored by the storage means is greater than the total amount calculated by the calculation means, based on a symbol indicating that change will be generated and the product code acquired by the acquisition means. It has a display means for displaying a transfer key for transmitting the generated transaction data and a cancellation key for clearing the stored coupon information on the same screen of the display unit.

The program of the embodiment includes a computer as a product data registration device having a display section and a storage section, and an acquisition means for acquiring a product code that specifies a product, and a program for acquiring a product to be purchased based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means. a calculation means for calculating the total amount of the product; a voucher information input means for inputting voucher information including the voucher amount; a storage unit for storing the input voucher information in the storage unit; and the voucher amount; a symbol indicating that change will be generated when the cash voucher is capable of dispensing change and the cash voucher amount stored by the storage means is greater than the total amount calculated by the calculation means; and a symbol indicating that change will be generated; a display means for displaying a transfer key for transmitting transaction data generated based on the product code acquired by the means and a cancellation key for clearing the stored coupon information on the same screen of the display unit; make it work.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire checkout system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the product data registration device. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing the hard disk of the accounting device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the product data registration device. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a sales screen of the product data registration device. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a notification screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an information transfer screen. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of the transfer destination selection screen. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the accounting device. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of payment processing performed by the accounting device. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a standby screen on the accounting device. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a payment selection screen on the accounting device. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a payment screen on the accounting device. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another example of the payment screen on the accounting device.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (clerk), an accounting device 103 operated by a customer C, and a store server 107 that manages sales information. We are prepared. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a workbench 104 shaped like a horizontally long table. Each product data registration device 102, each accounting device 103, and store server 107 are electrically connected to each other via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

Two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102. In the example of FIG. 1, the accounting devices 103 of accounting device 1 and accounting device 2 are connected to one product data registration device 102. Further, the accounting device 103 of the accounting device 3 and the accounting device 4 are connected to another product data registration device 102 . Each accounting device 103 is installed adjacent to a workbench 104 in a straight line. Therefore, in this embodiment, a passage for the customer C is formed between the plurality of workbenches 104.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be explained. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration device 102 installed on the top surface of the workbench 104 is configured based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an imaging unit (not shown) arranged behind the reading window 112.

The product data registration device 102 also includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and an operation unit 115 above the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name, price, etc. of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the operation unit 115 are used to assist in inputting product data.

A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data and the total amount of one transaction, which will be described later, are printed.

In addition, a customer-side display 117 for customer C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side.

The product data registration device 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4), and stores the product included in the image captured by the imaging unit by code information such as a barcode or QR code (registered trademark) attached to the product. Identification by reading or general object recognition.

Regarding generic object recognition, which recognizes objects included in images, recognition technology is explained in the following literature.
Keiji Yanai, “Current status and future of general object recognition,” Journal of the Information Processing Society of Japan, Vol. 48, No. SIG16 [searched on January 6, 2014], Internet <URL: http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

Next, the product data registration device 102 displays a screen on the display 114 for confirming the specified product and accepting input such as the number of products. Then, the product data registration device 102 registers sales information such as the product classification, product name, unit price, etc. of the product corresponding to the product code based on information such as the product code of the product for which confirmation input has been accepted and the input quantity. The product information is read from the PLU file F1 and stored in a product information storage unit F22 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, to perform sales processing for the product.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be explained. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting device 103. The accounting device 103 of this embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-service POS (Point Of Sales) terminal that allows the customer C to perform product sales processing and accounting when idle.

The accounting device 103 includes an information processing device 2 (see FIG. 4), a deposit/withdrawal section 4, a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader/writer 8, a receipt printer 9, and a third computer. It includes one housing 10 and a second housing 11. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the deposit/withdrawal section 4, and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is the outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9, and is placed on the top surface 10a of the first housing 10.

The fixed scanner 5 has an imaging window 5a provided at the top of a first housing 10, and an imaging unit (not shown) built into the first housing 10. The imaging unit captures an image of a code symbol, such as a barcode, held in front of the imaging window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. The imaging unit then outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2. Further, when performing general object recognition, the imaging section outputs to the information processing device 2 a product image obtained by capturing a product held in front of the imaging window 5a.

The hand scanner 7 is arranged at the upper part of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10. At the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10, a holding portion 10c is provided that holds the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state.

The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is mounted on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays images under the control of the information processing device 2 . The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61 and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing device 2.

The card reader/writer 8 is arranged next to the second casing 11 and on the upper surface 10a of the first casing 10. The card reader/writer 8 reads and writes information on a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or credit card.

The deposit/withdrawal section 4 includes a money input port 41, a banknote withdrawal port 42, and a coin withdrawal section 43. The coin dispensing section 43 includes a dispensing port 431 and a receiving tray 432. The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 accepts banknotes and coins inserted into the money slot 41, separates them, and stores them. Then, the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 pays out change from the payout port 431 in response to a request from the information processing device 2 . The dispensed change is received by a saucer 432.

The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built into the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 under the control of the information processing device 2 .

The information processing device 2 is built in a first casing 10, and includes various parts of the accounting device 103 (a deposit/withdrawal section 4, a fixed scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader/writer 8, and a receipt The printer 9) is centrally controlled. The information processing device 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. The information processing device 2 also outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6 and acquires information on operations performed by the operator from the touch panel 62. Furthermore, the information processing device 2 grasps the deposit to the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 and instructs the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 to withdraw money.

The accounting device 103 also includes a basket holder 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The basket storage stand 21 is a storage stand used as a storage place for a basket when the customer C performs payment processing.

Furthermore, the accounting device 103 has a display pole 22 erected on the top surface 10a of the first housing 10 as a notification section for displaying the current state of the accounting device 103. The display pole 22 has a light emitting part 22a at its tip that selectively emits blue and red light.

Next, the hardware configurations of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 will be explained. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration device 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), storage media such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory) (both not shown). It includes a control section 150 having a computer configuration. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data to be displayed on the display 114. It is.

The control unit 150 controls, via an I/O (Input/Output) device control unit 139 and a bus 138, a scanner 111, a touch panel 113, a display 114, an operation unit 115 such as a keyboard, a printer 116, a customer-side display 117, It controls I/O devices such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 136 and controls the entire system of the product data registration device 102.

The operation unit 115 includes a subtotal key 1151 for declaring the end of one transaction, a voucher key 1153 for declaring payment with a voucher, a transfer destination key 1154 for specifying the destination of transaction data, and an additional key for declaring an additional payment method. key 1155, and a cancellation key B6 for canceling payment using a cash voucher.

A program 137 executable by the CPU of the control unit 150 and a PLU file F1 are stored in the HDD 136, which is a storage means. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product in association with information regarding the product such as the name, price, and product classification of the product. In addition, when a product is specified by general object recognition, the PLU file F1 also stores feature amounts such as color tone and surface unevenness read from the product image. The HDD 136 also stores an information storage section F2 (see FIG. 5) and a voucher type storage section F3.

The program 137 that operates the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 is a file in an installable or executable format that can be stored on a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital Versatile). Disk) and other computer-readable recording media.

Further, the program 137 that operates the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. . Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 150 can communicate with the store server 107 and the accounting device 103 connected via the network NT via the communication I/F 140. The control unit 150 transmits the sales-processed transaction data to the accounting device 103 via the network NT, and also to the store server 107 via the network NT.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting device 103 includes a control unit 50 in the information processing device 2, which has a computer configuration including a CPU, and storage media such as ROM and RAM (both not shown). . The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data to be displayed on the display 61. It is.

The control unit 50 controls a touch panel 62, a display 61, a fixed scanner 5, a hand scanner 7, a card reader/writer 8, a receipt printer 9, a deposit/withdrawal unit 4, and a display pole via an I/O device control unit 39 and a bus 38. 22, controls I/O devices such as the HDD 36, and controls the entire system of the accounting device 103.

The card reader/writer 8 reads information on a customer's point card or credit card inserted through the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after payment processing and issues it from the receipt issuing port 91. The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 processes banknotes and coins inserted into the money slot 41 . Further, the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 dispenses change from the dispensing port 431 in response to a request.

The HDD 36, which is a storage means, stores a program 37 executable by the control unit 50, a PLU file F1, and a payment data storage unit F5 (see FIG. 6).

The program 37 that operates the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 is a file in an installable or executable format and can be stored on a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It is recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as.

Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 50 can communicate with the store server 107 and product data registration device 102 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I/F 40.

The store server 107 also receives transaction data and payment information from the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103, and performs product sales registration processing performed by all the product data registration devices 102 installed in the store. General management of payment processing, etc. The store server 107 then stores the transaction data received from the product data registration device 102 together with identification data that identifies the transaction. Further, when the store server 107 receives identification data from the accounting device 103, it transmits transaction data specified by the identification data to the accounting device 103.

Next, the information storage unit F2 stored in the HDD 136 will be explained using FIG. In FIG. 5, the information storage section F2 includes a product information storage section F22, a coupon information storage section F23, and a coupon total storage section F25.

The product information storage unit F22 stores product information (product name, price, etc.) read from the PLU file F1 based on the product code read and input by the scanner 111. The product information storage unit F22 stores product information corresponding to all input product codes.

The voucher information storage unit F23 stores voucher information including the voucher amount read and input by the scanner 111. If a plurality of coupon information is input due to the use of a plurality of coupons, the coupon information storage unit F23 stores all the input coupon information.

The coupon total storage unit F25 stores coupon information of all coupons used by customer C during a certain period (for example, one year). By analyzing the coupon information stored in the coupon information storage unit F23, it is possible to manage the usage status of coupons by customer C, such as trends in the types of coupons used and the amount of coupons. Although the analysis of the coupon information may be performed by the product data registration device 102, it is preferable that the information is transmitted to a higher-level server (not shown) and analyzed all at once by the server.

Next, the payment data storage unit F5 included in the accounting device 103 will be explained using FIG. In FIG. 6, the payment data storage section F5 includes a transaction data storage section F51, a payment amount storage section F52, and a change amount storage section F53. The transaction data storage unit F51 stores transaction data directly input from the product data registration device 102. The payment amount storage unit F52 stores the payment amount paid by the customer C using a payment method such as a voucher, cash, or credit. The change amount storage section F53 stores the difference between the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage section F52 and the total amount of the transaction included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage section F51.

Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 150 that is realized when the CPU of the control unit 150 of the accounting device 103 executes the program 137 and the functional configuration of the control unit 150 that is realized when the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executes the program 37 will be explained. The functional configuration of the control unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 18.

First, the operation of the product data registration device 102 will be explained. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of product sales registration processing performed by the product data registration device 102.

As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 determines whether a product code, which is specific information for identifying a product, has been read by the scanner 111 (step S11). If it is determined that the code has been read (Yes in step S11), the control unit 150 identifies the corresponding product based on the read product code. The product is specified by referring to the PLU file F1 based on the read product code and specifying the product corresponding to the product code. Then, the control unit 150 executes sales processing for the identified product based on the product information of the product (step S12). Specifically, the control unit 150 reads product information (product name, price, etc.) that is sales data from the PLU file F1 based on the read product code, and stores it in the product information storage unit F22 of the information storage unit F2. Remember. Then, the control unit 150 displays the read product information on the display 114 as a sales screen P1.

Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the sales screen P1. As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 controls the display 114 while performing the sales process, and displays the sales screen P1 in the display area 114a of the display 114. The sales screen P1 has a sales product window W5 and a sold window W4.

The sales product window W5 displays the product name, product unit price, number of individual products, etc. included in the product information of the product specified by the product identification process. The display of the product name, product unit price, and number of individual products is updated through the processing in step S11 and step S12. In addition, the total amount and total number of products are also displayed in the sales product window W5. The display of the total amount and total number of products is also updated by the processing in steps S11 and S12.

The sold window W4 displays the history displayed in the sold product window W5. That is, when the processes of step S11 and step S12 are newly executed, the product name, product unit price, number of individual products, etc. that were displayed in the sold product window W5 are additionally displayed in the sold window W4. Ru.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the product code has not been read by the scanner 111 (No in step S11), the control unit 150 determines whether or not the subtotal key 1151 has been operated (step S21). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S21), the control unit 150 calculates the total amount based on the product information stored in the product information storage unit F22 (step S22). The control unit 150 then displays a transfer destination selection screen P2 that includes a selection screen for the payment method for the transaction (step S23).

Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the transfer destination selection screen P2. As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 controls the display 114, and displays in advance a payment amount display window W3, a first transfer destination window W1, and a second transfer destination window W1. A transfer destination selection screen P2 defining a destination window W2 is displayed. The payment amount display window W3 is provided toward the left end, occupies more than half the width of the display 114, and has a height that makes it adjacent to the upper and lower sides of the display 114. The two first transfer destination windows W1 and the second transfer destination window W2 are provided vertically adjacent to each other between the right edge of the display 114 and the right edge of the payment amount display window W3.

The payment amount display window W3 displays the total amount and the total number of products at the time when the closing operation is input. Further, the payment amount display window W3 is provided with a payment method selection key B1 for selecting a payment method, a subtotal discount key B2 for performing a subtotal discount, and a subtotal discount key B3 for performing a subtotal discount. There is.

On the other hand, the first transfer destination window W1 and the second transfer destination window W2 display information indicating whether each accounting device 103 that is a transfer destination candidate is currently in a transferable state or in a transferable state. The availability information is displayed with the identification number of each accounting device 103 added thereto, and transfer destination keys B4 and B5 for declaring transfer are provided. Here, the transfer destination key B4 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting device 1. Further, the transfer destination key B5 is a declaration key for transmitting product information and total amount information to the accounting device 2. If payment processing is in progress, a message indicating that transfer is not possible will be displayed, but operation of transfer destination keys B4 and B5 to declare transfer is possible. This is because the payment process is completed in a short time, so the transfer is possible immediately.

For example, when paying with a cash voucher, the user operates the payment method selection key B1, and then operates one of the transfer destination keys. When paying in cash, one of the transfer destination keys is operated without operating the payment method selection key B1.

Note that the method for selecting the transfer destination accounting device 103 is not limited to the operation of the transfer destination keys B4 and B5. For example, the accounting device 103 to be the transfer destination may be selected by operating a combination of a number key and a transmission key provided on the operation unit 115. Specifically, the accounting device 103 associated with the first transfer destination window W1 can also be selected by a combination operation of the numeric key "1" and the send key.

For example, when transmitting transaction data to an accounting device 103 such as accounting device 3 or accounting device 4 that is not displayed on the transfer destination selection screen P2, specify the accounting device using the numeric key, and then operate the send key. This allows transaction data to be sent to the accounting device. By making it possible to arbitrarily specify the identification number of the accounting device 103 to be the transfer destination by operating the combination of the numeric key and the send key provided on the operation unit 115, Transaction data can also be transferred to devices other than the accounting device 103.

In this transfer destination selection screen P2, the control unit 150 determines whether the subtotal discount key B2 or the subtotal discount key B3 has been operated due to the use of a coupon or the like (step S24). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S24), the control unit 150 executes a subtotal discount or a subtotal discount from the total amount calculated in step S22 (step S25).

Then, the control unit 150 determines whether or not the cash voucher key 1153 for making payment with a cash voucher such as a gift certificate, which is displayed by operating the payment method selection key B1, has been operated (step S26). If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (that is, if payment in cash is selected) (No in step S26), the control unit 150 selects any transfer destination key including the transfer destination key B4 or the transfer destination key B5. It is determined whether or not has been operated (step S27).

If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S27), the control unit 150 transfers the transaction data to the accounting device 103 designated by the operation (step S28). At this time, the printer 116 of the product data registration device 102 does not issue a pending receipt on which information identifying transaction data is printed. The control unit 150 then displays the notification screen P5 shown in FIG. 10 on the display 114 (step S29). The operator who sees this notification screen P5 verbally tells the customer C to go to the accounting device 103 with the displayed number and make payment.

In FIG. 10, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 displays on the display 114 a notification screen P5 indicating that the transaction data has been transferred to the desired accounting device 103. Note that the total amount and the total number of products are displayed on this notification screen P5. Furthermore, if a subtotal discount or subtotal discount is executed, the remaining amount after the execution of the subtotal discount or subtotal discount is also displayed. This notification screen P5 is closed by operating the close key B8.

Although the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 displays the notification screen P5 on the display 114 provided on the operator side, the present invention is not limited to this; It may also be displayed on the container 117. By displaying the notification screen P5 on the customer side display 117 provided on the customer side in this manner, it is possible to notify the customer C that the transaction data has been transferred to the accounting device 103.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 7. The control unit 150 stores the voucher information such as the type of voucher, the voucher amount, and the overtend flag information that was subsequently transmitted to the accounting device 103 in the voucher total storage unit F25 (step S30). The coupon information stored in step S30 is cumulatively stored in the coupon total storage unit F25 every fixed period (for example, every year). By analyzing the coupon total storage unit F25, it is possible to analyze the usage status of the coupons of customer C, such as the type of coupon used, the amount, and the frequency of overtending. Note that in the case of payment in cash, there is no voucher information, so there is no information to be stored in the voucher tally storage unit F25 in step S30.

Further, if it is determined in step S27 that no transfer operation including the transfer destination key B4 or transfer destination key B5 has been performed (No in step S27), the control unit 150 determines whether the cancel key B6 has been operated or not. (Step S31). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S31), the control unit 150 clears the information stored in the coupon information storage unit F23 (step S32). That is, before the transfer destination key is operated, by operating the cancellation key B6, all the information regarding the payment using the cash voucher operated so far is cleared. Note that in the case of payment in cash, no information is cleared even if the cancellation key B6 is operated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the cash voucher key 1153 has been operated (that is, payment with a cash voucher has been selected) (Yes in step S26), the control unit 150 prints a voucher on a cash voucher such as a gift certificate. The barcode is read by the scanner 111 and the coupon information is input (step S41). The input coupon information is then stored in the coupon information storage section F23 (step S42). Subsequently, the control unit 150 compares the total amount calculated in step S22 stored in the product information storage unit F22 with the coupon amount included in the coupon information stored in step S42, and determines that the coupon amount is equal to or greater than the total amount. It is determined whether there is one (step S43).

If it is determined that the voucher amount is greater than or equal to the total amount (Yes in step S43), the control unit 150 determines whether the voucher stored in the voucher information storage unit F23 is a voucher for which overtending is OK. (Step S44). Overtend means that the amount of the voucher exceeds the total amount. Some cash vouchers cannot be given as change, and the control unit 150 does not permit overtending of such cash vouchers. The control unit 150 refers to the overtend flag stored in the voucher type storage unit F3 and determines whether or not the voucher is allowed to be overtended.

If it is determined that the overtend is OK (Yes in step S44), the control unit 150 causes the accounting device 103 to perform payment processing, since there is no need to input any further voucher amount; A message prompting the user to select is displayed (step S45). FIG. 11 is an example of a message prompting the user to perform payment processing using the accounting device 103 and to select an accounting device. In FIG. 11, the display 114 displays a message P4 that displays a message M1 prompting the user to withdraw change, issue a receipt, and select a desired accounting device 103. Message P4 also displays a key B8 that closes the display of message P4.

When the close key B8 is operated, the control unit 150 calculates the change amount by calculating the difference between the coupon amount and the total amount compared in step S43. Then, the control unit 150 displays the transfer destination selection screen P3 on the display 114 (step S46). FIG. 12 shows an example of the transfer destination selection screen P3. In FIG. 12, this transfer destination selection screen P3 includes a product information display section M2 that displays the number of sold products and the total price, a coupon amount display section M3 that displays the coupon amount of the input gift certificate, and a coupon amount display section M3 that displays the coupon amount calculated in step S46. A difference amount display section M4 is displayed to display the difference amount.

If the number in the difference amount display section M4 is a positive (+) number, the amount is not overtended and further payment is required. If the number in the difference display section M4 is a negative (-) number, there is an overtend, and the amount of change to be withdrawn by the accounting device 103 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 12, the value of the difference display area M4 is -770 yen, which means that the change amount is 770 yen. Further, on the transfer destination selection screen P3, a cancellation key B6 and an additional key B7 for inputting an additional coupon are displayed. The control unit 150 then executes the control from step S27 onwards. In this case, even if the transaction data is transmitted to the accounting device 103 in step S28, the printer 116 of the product data registration device 102 does not issue a pending receipt on which information specifying the transaction data is printed.

The control unit 150 then executes the processing from step S27 onwards. In this case, in step S28, in addition to the transaction data, the amount of change calculated in step S46 is transmitted to the accounting device 103. It also transmits information indicating that it is overtended. The accounting device 103 pays change to the customer C based on the transmitted change amount. The accounting device 103 also prints and issues a receipt based on the amount of change and transaction data. Note that when the voucher amount and the total amount match, the change amount is 0 yen, so the accounting device 103 prints and issues a receipt based on the transaction data without paying out change.

If it is determined in step S43 that the voucher amount is not greater than the total amount (No in step S43), the control unit 150 stores the total amount stored in the product information storage unit F22 and the voucher information storage unit F23. The difference with the stored coupon amount is calculated (step S49), and the transfer destination selection screen P3 is displayed based on the difference (step S50). At this time, the total amount is displayed on the product information display section M2. Further, the coupon amount is displayed in the coupon amount display section M3. Further, the calculated difference amount is displayed in the difference amount display section M4. In this case, the difference is a positive difference.

Subsequently, the control unit 150 determines whether any of the transfer destination keys including the transfer destination key B4 and the transfer destination key B5 has been operated (step S51). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S51), the control unit 150 executes steps from step S28 onwards. If it is determined that the key B7 has not been operated (No in step S51), then the control unit 150 determines whether or not the additional key B7 has been operated (step S52). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S52), the control unit 150 returns to step S26 and waits.

If it is determined that the cancel key B6 has not been operated (No in step S52), the control unit 150 determines whether the cancel key B6 has been operated (step S53). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S53), the control unit 150 clears the information in the coupon information storage unit F23 of the information storage unit F2 (step S54). Further, if it is determined that it has not been operated (No in step S53), the control unit 150 returns to step S51 and waits.

Note that if it is determined in step S44 that the coupon cannot be overtended (that is, a coupon whose overtend flag stored in the coupon type storage unit F3 is "0") (No in step S44), the control The unit 150 displays on the display 114 that the coupon cannot be used in an overtended manner (step S47). The control unit 150 then returns to step S26 and waits.

If it is determined in step S21 that the subtotal key 1151 has not been operated (No in step S21), the control unit 150 determines whether an instruction has been given to output the voucher information (step S61). If it is determined that the instruction has been given (Yes in step S61), the control unit 150 performs the following, for example, by type of voucher, by amount, etc., based on information such as the type of voucher and the amount of the voucher stored in the voucher total storage unit F25. Management information regarding the coupons, such as by usage period, is output (step S62). The control unit 150 then returns to step S11 and waits.

FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the accounting device 103. As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executes the program 37 stored in the HDD 36 to control the first input control means 51, the selection display means 52, the first payment display means 53, and the second input It includes a control means 54, a second payment display means 55, a payment amount addition means 56, a reading means 57, an inquiry means 58, and a third input control means 59.

The first input control means 51 has a function of inputting transaction data from the product data registration device 102.

The selection display means 52 has a function of displaying a payment selection screen from which a payment method for the transaction in the accounting process can be selected in accordance with the input of the transaction data input by the first input control means 51.

The first payment display means 53 has a function of displaying a payment screen according to the selection made by the selection display means 52 for instructing execution.

The second input control means 54 has a function of inputting the cash voucher amount and transaction data from the product data registration device 102 that is equal to or greater than the total amount of the transaction in accordance with the payment processing using the cash voucher executed by the product data registration device 102. have.

The second payment display means 55 has a function of displaying a cash payment screen P6 in response to the input of the voucher amount and the transaction data input by the second input control means.

The payment amount adding means 56 has a function of adding the amount paid by another payment method to the voucher amount input by the second input control means 54.

The reading means 57 has a function of reading transaction specifying information from a pending receipt issued by the product data registration device 102 and printed with transaction specifying information specifying the transaction performed by the product data registration device 102.

The inquiry means 58 has a function of specifying the transaction data traded in the product data registration device 102 based on the read transaction specifying information and inquiring the transaction data to an external device.

The third input control means 59 has a function of inputting transaction data from an external device in response to an inquiry by the inquiry means 58.

Next, the operation of the accounting device 103, which executes payment processing by the customer C's own operation, will be explained. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of payment processing performed by the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 normally displays a standby screen P9 (see FIG. 15) indicating that the accounting device 103 is in a standby state and is on standby (step S71). . In FIG. 15, when the accounting device 103 is on standby, the control unit 50 displays characters M8 “on standby” on the standby screen P9 to indicate that the accounting device 103 is on standby. Waiting means that the accounting device 103 is ready to receive data from the product data registration device 102 and the store server 107.

Then, the control unit 50 (first input control means 51) determines whether transaction data is directly received and input from the product data registration device 102 without going through the store server 107 (step S72). If it is determined that the transaction data has been input (Yes in step S72), the control unit 50 stores the input transaction data in the transaction data storage unit F51 (step S73). Then, the control unit 50 (selection display means 52) displays a payment selection screen P7 for selecting a payment method on the display 61 (step S74). The control unit 50 then waits until a payment method is selected.

FIG. 16 is an example of the payment selection screen P7 displayed on the display 61. In FIG. 16, the control unit 50 displays, on the payment selection screen P7, a cash key B11 that is operated when choosing to pay with cash and a credit key B12 that is operated when choosing to pay with credit. Further, the control unit 50 displays the total number of sold products and the total amount M12 on the payment selection screen P7. Further, the control unit 50 displays a details key B13 for displaying details of transaction data on the payment selection screen P7. By operating the details key B13, the product names and prices of all purchased products are displayed.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 14. The control unit 50 determines whether the cash key B11 has been operated (step S75). If it is determined that the cash key B11 has been operated (Yes in step S75), the control unit 50 (first payment display means 53, second payment display means 55) displays the cash payment screen P6 on the display 61 ( Step S76).

FIG. 17 shows an example of the cash payment screen P6. In FIG. 17, the cash payment screen P6 displays a total amount M5, a payment amount M6, and a change amount M7. The total amount M5 displays the total amount included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage section F51. The payment amount M6 displays the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage section F52. The change amount M7 displays the difference between the total amount stored in the transaction data storage section F51, which is stored in the change amount storage section F53, and the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage section F52. If the payment amount is greater than the total amount, the change amount is displayed in the change amount M7. Further, if the total amount is greater than the payment amount, the insufficient amount is displayed in the change amount M7. Further, on the cash payment screen P6, a payment key B10 is displayed.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 14. The control unit 50 determines whether the payment key B10 has been operated (step S77). When determining that the payment key B10 has been operated, the control unit 50 compares the total amount stored in the transaction data storage unit F51 with the payment amount stored in the payment amount storage unit F52, and determines whether the payment amount is the total amount. It is determined whether the number is greater than that (step S80).

If it is determined that the payment amount is greater than or equal to the total amount (Yes in step S80), the control unit 50 executes payment processing in the accounting device 103 (step S81). This payment processing refers to transmitting data on the total amount, payment amount, and change amount to the store server 107, and instructing the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 to pay change corresponding to the change amount. Upon receiving the instruction, the deposit/withdrawal section 4 pays out the corresponding change from the banknote dispensing port 42 and the coin dispensing section 43. The control unit 50 then controls the printer 9 to issue a receipt with the transaction data, total amount, payment amount, and change amount printed (step S82). The control unit 50 then ends the process. Note that if the payment amount and the total amount are the same, the process of dispensing change is not executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the payment amount is less than the total amount (No in step S80), the control unit 50 does not execute the payment process and displays a message on the display 61 indicating that the payment amount is insufficient. Display (step S83). The control unit 50 then returns to step S77 and waits.

If it is determined in step S77 that the payment key B10 has not been operated (No in step S77), the control unit 50 determines whether or not cash has been inserted by the customer C from the money slot 41 ( Step S78). The customer C looks at the cash payment screen P6 and inserts the payment amount from the money slot 41. If the payment amount is insufficient, the customer C inserts more cash into the money slot 41. Furthermore, in order to set the amount of change to an appropriate amount such as 100 yen, the payment amount may be inserted from the money slot 41 even though the payment amount is greater than the total amount.

The control unit 50 (payment amount adding means 56) adds the input amount to the payment amount storage unit F52 and stores it (step S79). The control unit 50 then returns to step S77 and waits. If it is determined that the customer C has not inserted money into the money slot 41 (No in step S78), the control unit 50 returns to step S77 and waits.

If it is determined in step S75 that the cash key B11 has not been operated (No in step S75), the control unit 50 determines whether or not the credit key B12 has been operated (step S91). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in step S91), the control unit 50 displays a payment screen using credits (step S92).

A credit payment screen P8 is displayed in FIG. In FIG. 18, the credit payment screen P8 displays the total amount M13 and the credit payment method M14. The total amount M13 displays the total amount included in the transaction data stored in the transaction data storage section F51. The payment method M14 displays the credit payment method specified by customer C. When the credit card is inserted into the card reader/writer 8 in this state, the control unit 50 controls the card reader/writer 8 to read the card information and execute credit payment processing (step S93). The control unit 50 then executes the processing from step S82 onwards. On the other hand, if it is determined that the credit key B12 has not been operated (No in step S91), the control unit 50 returns to step S75 and waits.

Further, in step S72, if it is determined that the transaction data is not directly received and inputted from the product data registration device 102 without going through the store server 107 (No in step S72), the control unit 50 (second input The control means 54) determines whether overtend information has been directly received and input from the product data registration device 102 without going through the store server 107 (step S101). In the embodiment, overtending refers to a case where the product data registration device 102 executes payment processing using a cash voucher such as a gift certificate, and the value of the cash voucher is greater than the total amount. In this case, the control unit 50 sends information indicating overtending, the voucher amount, and transaction data to the product data registration device 102 as overtend information without going through the store server 107. 102, it is directly received and input.

If it is determined that overtend information has been input (Yes in step S101), the control unit 50 stores the input transaction data in the transaction data storage unit F51 (step S102). Further, the control unit 50 stores the input voucher amount in the payment amount storage unit F52 (step S102). The control unit 50 then executes the processing from step S76 onwards. In this case, when the overtend information is input, the control unit 50 (second payment display means 55) displays the cash payment screen P6 in step S76 without displaying the payment selection screen P7.

Further, in step S101, if it is determined that overtend information has not been input from the product data registration device 102 (No in step S101), the control unit 50 (reading means 57) uses the fixed scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Accordingly, it is determined whether the identification data for specifying transaction data printed on the pending receipt issued by the product data registration device 102 has been read (step S111).

If it is determined that the information has been read (Yes in step S111), the control unit 50 (inquiry means 58) transmits inquiry information with the identification data attached to the store server 107 (step S112). The control unit 50 (third input control means 59) then determines whether there is a response to the inquiry from the store server 107 (step S113). The control unit 50 waits until there is a response (No in step S113), and if it is determined that there is a response (Yes in step S113), the control unit 50 determines whether the information for which the response was received is overtend information. (Step S114). If it is determined that the information is overtend information (Yes in step S114), the control unit 50 executes steps from step S102 onwards. In this case, when the overtend information is input, the control unit 50 displays the cash payment screen P6 in step S76 without displaying the payment selection screen P7.

Further, if it is determined that the information is not overtend information (No in step S114), the control unit 50 executes steps after step S73. In this case, the control unit 50 displays the payment selection screen P7 in step S74, and displays the cash payment screen P6 in step S76.

If it is determined in step S111 that the identification data for specifying transaction data has not been read (No in step S111), the control unit 50 returns to step S71 and waits.

Note that in the product data registration device 102 of this embodiment, for example, if the network NT between the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 becomes unable to communicate, the transaction data is stored in a store server or the like as in the past. It is also possible to temporarily suspend transaction data and issue a suspended receipt on which identification data for identifying the temporarily suspended transaction data is printed. In this case, a hold key is provided on the display 114 with the touch panel 113 or the operation unit 115, and the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 holds the transaction data when the hold key is operated. Customer C receives a suspended receipt on which identification data for identifying the transaction data temporarily suspended in the product data registration device 102 is printed. On the other hand, the suspended transaction data is transmitted to the store server 107 and stored therein. Then, the customer C reads and inputs the identification data printed on the suspended receipt using the accounting device 103, thereby calling up and inputting the suspended transaction data from the store server 107, and then inputting the transaction data that has been input. Based on this, a payment selection screen P7 and a cash payment screen P6 are displayed to perform payment processing.

In this way, in the accounting device 103 of the embodiment, when transaction data is directly input from the product data registration device 102, the display on the display 61 of the accounting device 103 automatically changes payment selection from the standby screen P9 in response to the input. Since the screen is switched to screen P7, customer C can select a payment method from payment selection screen P7 without performing any operation on accounting device 103.

Further, in the embodiment, when overtend information is input from the product data registration device 102, the cash payment screen P6 is displayed from the standby screen P9 without displaying the payment selection screen P7. There is no need to perform an operation to select a payment method on the accounting device 103.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

For example, in the embodiment, the number of accounting devices 103 that can be selected as transfer destinations for transaction data in one product data registration device 102 is two, but the number is not limited to this, and the number of accounting devices that can be selected as transfer destinations is two. 103 and the number of devices can be set arbitrarily.

51 First input control means 52 Selection display means 53 First payment display means 54 Second input control means 55 Second payment display means 56 Payment amount addition means 57 Reading means 58 Inquiry means 59 Third input control means 101 Checkout system 102 Product data registration device 103 Accounting device 107 Store server P6 Cash payment screen P7 Payment selection screen P8 Credit card payment screen

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-86134

Claims (8)

A display section;
an acquisition means for acquiring a product code that identifies the product;
Calculation means for calculating the total price of the products to be purchased based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means;
a voucher information input means for inputting voucher information including the voucher amount;
storage means for storing the input voucher information in a storage unit;
The amount of the coupon indicates that change will be generated if the coupon is capable of dispensing change and the coupon amount stored by the storage means is greater than the total amount calculated by the calculation means. a symbol , a transfer key for transmitting transaction data generated based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means, and a cancellation key for clearing the stored coupon information on the same screen of the display unit. a display means;
A product data registration device having: The display means further displays a change amount as a difference between the coupon amount and the total amount,
The symbol indicating that the change is generated is displayed at a position lined up with the change amount,
The product data registration device according to claim 1. further comprising determining means for determining whether cash voucher information from which change can be paid out has been input by the cash voucher information input means,
The display means displays the amount of change and a symbol indicating that the change will be generated on the same screen when the determination means determines that voucher information from which change can be paid out has been input.
The product data registration device according to claim 2. Further comprising a cash voucher type storage unit that stores information as to whether or not change can be issued for each type of cash voucher,
The determining means determines whether voucher information from which change can be paid out has been input based on information stored in the voucher type storage unit.
The product data registration device according to claim 3. The display means is configured to display a display unit that, when the cash voucher amount input by the cash voucher information input means is less than the total amount calculated by the calculation means, requires a difference between the cash voucher amount and the total amount and a further payment. displaying a symbol indicating that there is a certain thing on the same screen;
The product data registration device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. a symbol indicating that the further payment is required is displayed in a position adjacent to the difference amount;
The product data registration device according to claim 5. In an information display method executed by a product data registration device equipped with a display unit,
an acquisition step of acquiring a product code that identifies the product;
a calculation step of calculating the total price of the products to be purchased based on the product code acquired in the acquisition step;
an input step of inputting voucher information including the voucher amount;
a storage step of storing the input voucher information in a storage unit;
If the voucher amount and the voucher are capable of dispensing change, and the voucher amount stored in the storage step is greater than the total amount calculated in the calculation step, it indicates that change will be generated. A symbol , a transfer key for transmitting transaction data generated based on the product code acquired in the acquisition step, and a cancellation key for clearing the stored coupon information are displayed on the same screen of the display unit. display process;
information display methods, including A computer as a product data registration device having a display section and a storage section,
an acquisition means for acquiring a product code that identifies the product;
Calculation means for calculating the total price of the products to be purchased based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means;
a voucher information input means for inputting voucher information including the voucher amount;
storage means for storing the inputted voucher information in the storage unit;
The amount of the coupon indicates that change will be generated if the coupon is capable of dispensing change and the coupon amount stored by the storage means is greater than the total amount calculated by the calculation means. a symbol , a transfer key for transmitting transaction data generated based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means, and a cancellation key for clearing the stored coupon information on the same screen of the display unit. a display means;
A program to make it work.

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