JP7437070B2 - Settlement device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a payment device and a program.

BACKGROUND ART Supermarkets and the like have traditionally faced the challenge of how to shorten checkout lines in order to improve processing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Recently, the number of overseas tourists visiting the store has increased, and checkout lines are becoming longer due to payments being made in foreign currencies. 2. Description of the Related Art Devices that can switch the display to a designated currency are known in connection with accounting in foreign currencies (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-48263

However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that it is insufficient in dealing with accounting in foreign currencies. In other words, with the technology shown in Patent Document 1, for example, when a group of tourists from other countries comes to the store, the queue for the checkout becomes considerably long, which may cause problems in processing efficiency, etc.

The present invention has been made in view of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a technology that improves processing efficiency, etc. even when accounting in foreign currencies.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a POS system, which is an aspect of the present invention, includes a registration device operated by a store clerk to register products to be purchased by a customer, and a POS system operated by a store clerk to register products to be purchased by a customer, In a POS system having a payment device that is operated to perform payment, the registration device is capable of inputting a type of currency and outputting first information based on input of the type of currency by the input device. and a second output means capable of outputting second information based on the first information outputted by the first output means.

As a result, when the type of currency of another country is input as the type of currency, information corresponding to the input type of currency of the other country is output. Therefore, processing efficiency can be improved even when accounting in foreign currencies.

In the above POS system, the first output means may output the registration data and the first information together.

As a result, information regarding foreign currencies and registered data are output together, so processing efficiency can be improved.

In the above POS system, the second output means may output the second information using a language corresponding to the first information.

As a result, a language suitable for the customer is output, so processing efficiency can be improved.

In the above POS system, the second output means may prohibit output of the second information and only output information regarding the registered data if the type of currency is not input by the input means. good.

Thereby, the output of the payment device can be suitably adjusted.

The above-mentioned POS system includes a calculation means for calculating an amount in the national currency based on the type and amount of the currency input by the input means, and the payment device calculates an amount in the currency of the country based on the type of currency and the amount input by the input means. Payment may be made in the home currency regardless of the situation.

This makes it possible to improve processing efficiency, etc., without having to prepare a settlement device that handles currencies of other countries.

The above-mentioned POS system includes an amount notifying means for notifying the amount of the registered product, and the amount notifying device notifies the total amount of the registered product at least in the currency when the type of currency is input. You may also do so.

This makes it possible to clearly communicate the total amount converted into the currency of the foreign country to a customer who wishes to pay in the currency of the foreign country.

The above-mentioned POS system is provided with a shortfall amount notification means for notifying a shortfall amount when the deposited amount is less than the total amount of registered products, and the shortfall amount notification means receives the type and amount of the currency, and Further, if the deposited amount is less than the total amount of registered products, the insufficient amount may be notified at least in the currency.

This makes it possible to clearly communicate to customers who wish to make payments in the foreign currency the amount of the shortfall converted into the currency of the foreign country.

In the above POS system, the type of currency may include denomination information, and the first output means may output the first information including a quantity for each denomination.

As a result, for example, the quantity (actual amount) of each denomination collected and stored in the registration device (for example, each denomination of foreign currency) and the quantity (actual amount) of each denomination inputted in the registration device (for example, each denomination of foreign currency) You can easily verify whether the collected and stored items are being collected and stored correctly by comparing the quantity (theoretical inventory).

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a program that is one aspect of the present invention includes a registration device operated by a store clerk to register products to be purchased by a customer, and a registration device operated by the customer himself based on registration data of the product. A program that causes a first computer to function as a registration device in a POS system that has a payment device that performs payment, and causes a second computer to function as a payment device in the POS system, wherein the first computer and a first output means capable of outputting first information based on the input of the currency type by the input means, and the second computer functions as an input means capable of inputting the currency type, and a first output means capable of outputting first information based on the input of the currency type by the input means, and the second computer This is a program that functions as a second output means capable of outputting second information based on the first information.

As described above, processing efficiency can be improved even when accounting in foreign currencies.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a POS system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a product registration device. It is a block diagram showing the composition of a settlement device. This is an example of various information stored in the product registration device or the payment device. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of a POS system. This is an example of a display on a product registration device. This is an example of a display on a payment device. This is an example of a receipt, etc. It is a flowchart which shows another example of operation of a product registration device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation of the registration payment device shown for comparison.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the registration and payment device shown for comparison. Specifically, it is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the registration and payment device when performing payment processing in the currency of another country (other country and other region) (hereinafter referred to as foreign currency (for example, US dollar, etc.)). Note that the registration and payment device is a device for performing registration processing and payment processing for purchased products.

Step S100: Register the purchased products of the customer by scanning with a scanner unit or the like.
Step S101: Accept press of subtotal key. In addition, in step S100, the store clerk presses the subtotal key when all purchased products of the customer have been registered.

Step S115: Receive input of the number of deposit amount (amount in foreign currency).
Step S123: Accept the designation of the currency of the deposit (currency of another country). That is, input of the type of currency is accepted. Hereinafter, the currency for which designation has been accepted will be referred to as the designated currency.
For example, if the clerk receives 5 US dollars from a customer, he inputs the number "5" (step S115) and presses the "US dollar" button (step S123).

Step S126: Convert the deposited amount in the specified currency to the deposited amount in Japanese yen. For example, if the deposit amount in the designated currency is 5 USD and the exchange rate is "1 USD = 105 yen", the deposit amount in the designated currency "5 USD" will be converted to the deposit amount in Japanese yen "525 yen". do.

Step S127: Determine whether the deposited amount is insufficient for the total amount. If the deposited amount is insufficient (YES), the process returns to step S115. On the other hand, if the deposited amount is not insufficient (NO), the process advances to step S138.

Step S138: Display the amount deposited in the designated currency in English. Furthermore, if there is change, the amount of change in Japanese yen is displayed in English. For example, it is displayed in English on the customer display. Note that the information may be displayed in English or Japanese on the display section for store staff.
Step S142: Accept the press of the settlement key.
Step S144: Print and issue a receipt. In addition, if there is change, the change (Japanese yen) will be discharged. Then, this flowchart ends.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram of a (Point Of Sales) system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The POS system 1 shown in FIG. 30, each of which is communicably connected via a LAN 40. Hereinafter, each product registration device 10a, product registration device 10b, etc. will be simply referred to as the product registration device 10 when not particularly distinguished, and each of the individual payment devices 20a, 20b, etc. will be simply referred to as the product registration device 10 when not particularly distinguished. It shall be simply referred to as the payment device 20. Note that a communication network other than the LAN 40 may be employed.

The product registration device 10 is a device operated by a store clerk to perform registration processing for purchased products. For example, the product registration device 10 executes a registration process, generates checkout information including the processing details of the registration process (product registration information regarding the product purchased by the customer), and uses the generated checkout information when specified by a store clerk. The information is sent to the payment settlement device 20.

More specifically, the product registration device 10 inputs the type of currency at the time of product registration in the product registration device 10 (specifically, if a foreign currency is specified, that is, the amount in the foreign currency is (if entered), the payment information based on the input of the currency type is product registration information regarding the purchased product of the customer and information regarding the amount in the currency of the other country (or information calculated from the amount in the currency of the other country). Settlement information including information regarding the amount in home currency) is generated, and the generated settlement information is transmitted to the settlement device 20 designated by the clerk.

On the other hand, the product registration device 10 determines whether the customer or the clerk does not input the type of currency at the time of product registration in the product registration device 10 (specifically, if the currency of another country is not specified, that is, the amount of money in the home currency). ), the system generates checkout information that includes product registration information regarding the purchased product of the customer and information regarding the amount in the home currency, and sends the generated checkout information to the checkout device 20 specified by the store clerk. Send to.

The payment device 20 is a device mainly operated by customers to perform payment processing for purchased products. For example, the payment device 20 executes payment processing based on payment information received from the product registration device 10.

More specifically, the payment device 20 displays the payment details based on the payment information received from the product registration device 10, and also displays the amount of change in response to a predetermined operation (for example, pressing a button to issue a receipt). If so, the change is dispensed and a receipt is printed and issued based on the payment information received from the product registration device 10. Further, the payment device 20 generates payment processing result information indicating the processing details of the payment processing, and transmits the generated payment processing result information to the store controller 30 .

The store controller 30 includes at least a control section (referred to as a store controller control section, not shown), a storage section (referred to as a store controller storage section, not shown), and a communication section (referred to as a store controller communication section, not shown). . The store controller control section controls the store controller 30 as a whole.

The store controller storage section stores various information. For example, the store controller storage unit stores product files. The product file is a file that includes a product code (for example, JAN), product name, unit price, and the like. For example, the store controller storage unit stores a currency file (see FIG. 4(A)), a language file (see FIG. 4(B)), a currency exchange file (see FIG. 4(C)), and a currency language compatible file (see FIG. 4(C)). (see (D)). Further, for example, the store controller storage unit stores payment processing result information transmitted from the payment device 20.

The store controller communication section transmits and receives various information under the control of the store controller control section. For example, the store controller communication unit receives a product file, a currency file, a language file, a currency exchange file, and a currency language correspondence file from the outside (for example, a server at the headquarters), and stores them in the store controller storage unit. Further, the store controller communication unit transmits (distributes) the product file, currency file, language file, currency exchange file, and currency language correspondence file stored in the store controller storage unit to the product registration device 10. The store controller communication unit also transmits (distributes) the product file, currency file, and language file stored in the store controller storage unit to the payment device 20. The store controller communication unit also receives payment processing result information from the payment device 20 and stores it in the store controller storage unit.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the product registration device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the product registration device 10 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a scanner section 104, a display section 105 for clerks, a display section 106 for customers, a hard disk 107, and an operation section 108 for clerks. , a communication section 109 , a buzzer 110 , and a printing section 111 . These are connected to each other via a bus 119.

ROM 102 stores various information. For example, the ROM 102 stores a product registration device program for causing the CPU 101 to execute registration processing and the like. In addition, various screens displayed on the clerk display section 105 and the customer display section 106 (product registration screen (see FIG. 6(A)), registered content confirmation screen for customers (see FIG. 6(B)), unpaid It stores screen information (list screen, etc.) and message information of various messages. The ROM 102 also stores a device number for identifying the device itself.

The scanner unit 104 optically reads the encoded information and stores the read information in the RAM 103. For example, the scanner unit 104 optically reads a barcode attached to a product, and stores product data represented by the read barcode in the RAM 103. Further, the scanner unit 104 optically reads barcodes related to each clerk (for example, barcodes output on each clerk's name tag, etc.), and stores clerk identification information represented by the read barcode in the RAM 103. .

RAM 103 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM 103 temporarily stores the product registration device program read from the ROM 102. Further, the RAM 103 temporarily stores various information (for example, information read by the scanner unit 104, payment information, etc.) generated by executing the product registration device program. Further, the RAM 103 may temporarily store product files and the like supplied from the store controller 30.

The CPU 101 reads out the product registration device program stored in the ROM 102, expands it to the RAM 103, and controls the entire product registration device 10 by executing each step of the developed product registration device program.

The store clerk display section 105 is, for example, a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel), and displays various information to the store clerk, and also accepts input by touch. For example, the clerk display unit 105 displays a product registration screen on which operation buttons (for example, preset buttons for each product, checkout device designation button, unpaid list display button, currency designation button, etc.) are arranged, and also Information regarding the purchased product (product name, unit price, etc.) is displayed in response to a registration operation (for example, reading a barcode by the scanner unit 104, touching a preset button, etc.). Note that the CPU 101 executes processing according to the operation (touch).

The customer display unit 106 is, for example, a touch panel (e.g., a liquid crystal touch panel), and displays various information to the customer (e.g., information regarding purchased products, etc.), and also allows input by touch (e.g., input of currency type). ) is accepted. Note that the CPU 101 executes processing according to the operation (touch).

The hard disk 107 is, for example, a magnetic recording device, and stores product files and the like supplied from the store controller 30. The hard disk 107 may store a product registration device program. Further, the hard disk 107 may store payment information.

The store clerk operation unit 108 includes various operation keys (subtotal key, number key, confirmation key, correction key, preset key, etc.) for accepting various operations from the store clerk. Note that the CPU 101 executes processing according to the operation (pressing of an operation key). For example, when a correction key is pressed for registration of a certain purchased product, the CPU 101 cancels the registration of the product.

The communication unit 109 is a communication interface for communicating with external devices via the LAN 40. The buzzer 110 is a sound generator for generating confirmation sounds, warning sounds, and the like. The printing unit 111 issues (outputs) a recording medium.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the payment device 20. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the payment device 20 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a scanner section 204, a display section 205, an operation section 206, a communication section 207, a buzzer 208, a printing section 209, A change machine 210 and a sign pole 211 are provided. These are connected to each other via a bus 219.

ROM 202 stores various information. For example, the ROM 202 stores a payment device program for causing the CPU 201 to execute payment processing and the like. In addition, screen information of various screens displayed on the display unit 205 (settlement details confirmation screen (see FIG. 7(A)), settlement processing completion screen (see FIG. 7(B)), etc.) and message information of various messages. Remember. The ROM 202 also stores a device number for identifying the device itself.

The scanner unit 204 optically reads the encoded information and stores the read information in the RAM 203. For example, the scanner unit 204 optically reads a barcode related to each clerk, and stores clerk identification information represented by the read barcode in the RAM 203.

RAM 203 temporarily stores various information. For example, the RAM 203 temporarily stores the payment device program read from the ROM 202. The RAM 203 also stores various information generated by executing the program for the payment device (for example, information read by the scanner unit 204, payment processing result information generated after the completion of payment processing, etc.) and information generated by the communication unit 207. Temporarily stores various received information (for example, payment information, etc.). Further, the RAM 203 may temporarily store product files and the like supplied from the store controller 30.

The CPU 201 reads out the payment device program stored in the ROM 202, expands it to the RAM 203, and controls the entire payment device 20 by executing each step of the developed payment device program.

The display unit 205 is, for example, a touch panel (for example, a liquid crystal touch panel), and mainly displays various information to the customer, and also accepts input by touch. Note that the CPU 201 executes processing according to the operation (touch).

The operation unit 206 includes various operation keys (confirmation key, correction key, preset key, payment key, etc.) for accepting various operations from customers and store staff. Note that the CPU 201 executes processing according to the operation (pressing of an operation key).

The communication unit 207 is a communication interface for communicating with an external device via the LAN 40. The buzzer 208 is a sound generator for generating confirmation sounds, warning sounds, and the like. The printing unit 209 issues (outputs) a recording medium.

The change machine 210 includes a cash inlet and a cash outlet. The change machine 210 counts the amount of cash inserted into the slot by the customer and notifies the CPU 201 of the amount of money deposited. Furthermore, based on the amount of change notified from the CPU 201, the change machine 210 discharges an amount of cash equal to the amount of change from the outlet.

The sign pole 211 has indicator lights of multiple colors, and by lighting or blinking those indicator lights, it notifies you that the item has been specified by the clerk of the product registration device 10, that the clerk is calling, etc. .

FIG. 4(A) is an example of a currency file stored in the product registration device 10 and the payment device 20. The currency file is a file that defines identification information for each currency. The currency file shown in FIG. 4A stores currency identification information that identifies each currency in association with the currency.

FIG. 4(B) is an example of a language file stored in the product registration device 10 and the payment device 20. The language file is a file that defines identification information for each language. The language file shown in FIG. 4(B) stores language identification information for identifying each language in association with the language.

FIG. 4(C) is an example of a currency exchange file stored in the product registration device 10. The currency exchange file is a file that is referenced when exchanging a currency other than Japanese yen to Japanese yen or when exchanging Japanese yen to a currency other than Japanese yen. For example, the currency exchange file shown in FIG. 4(C) stores the exchange rate "x105" from the US dollar to the Japanese yen identified by the currency identification information "C12" in association with the currency identification information "C12". The exchange rate "x115" from euro to Japanese yen identified by the currency identification information "C13" is stored in association with the currency identification information "C13", and the currency identification is stored in association with the currency identification information "C14". The exchange rate "x15.8" from the renminbi to the Japanese yen identified by the information "C14" is stored. Note that the currency exchange file may be updated, for example, once a day (received by the store controller 30 from the outside and distributed to the product registration device 10 every day).

FIG. 4(D) is an example of a currency language compatible file stored in the product registration device 10. The currency language correspondence file is a file that is referred to when determining a language from a currency. The currency/language correspondence file shown in FIG. 4(D) stores currency identification information and language identification information in association with each other. For example, if the US dollar is specified, the English language identified by the language identification information “L12” corresponding to the currency identification information “C12” of the US dollar is determined, and if the euro is specified, the The English language identified by the language identification information "L12" corresponding to the currency identification information "C13" is determined, and if Renminbi is specified, the language identification corresponding to the currency identification information "C14" of Renminbi is determined. Chinese (simplified characters) identified by the information "L18" is determined. Note that FIG. 4(E) will be described later.

Next, the operation of the POS system 1 will be explained using FIGS. 5 to 8(A). FIG. 5(A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the product registration device 10 when the deposited amount is in the currency of another country. FIG. 5(B) is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the settlement device 20 when the deposited amount is in the currency of another country. FIG. 6(A) is an example of a product registration screen displayed on the store clerk display section 105 of the product registration device 10. FIG. 6(B) is an example of a customer registration content confirmation screen displayed on the customer display section 106 of the product registration device 10. 6(C) and FIG. 6(D) are examples of amount confirmation information displayed on the customer display section 106 of the product registration device 10. FIG. 7A is an example of a payment details confirmation screen displayed on the display unit 205 of the payment device 20. FIG. 7B is an example of a payment processing completion screen displayed on the display unit 205 of the payment device 20. FIG. 8(A) is an example of a receipt printed and issued from the printing unit 209 of the payment device 20. Note that FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C) will be described later.

First, with reference to FIG. 5(A), the operation of the product registration device 10 when the deposited amount is in the currency of another country will be described. Note that in FIG. 5A, the main body of processing in each step is the product registration device 10 (CPU 101) unless otherwise specified.

Step S10: The customer's purchased products are registered by scanning with the scanner unit 104 or the like.
When registering a purchased product, a product registration screen as shown in FIG. 6(A) is displayed on the display section 105 for clerks, and a product registration screen as shown in FIG. 6(B) is displayed on the display section 106 for customers. A content confirmation screen will be displayed. Figure 6 (A) shows the product registration screen after registering the third purchased product (product C), and Figure 6 (B) shows the customer registration screen after registering the third purchased product (product C). A registration details confirmation screen is shown.

The product name and unit price of each registered purchased product are displayed near the middle left side (symbol a) of the product registration screen shown in FIG. 6(A), and the last registered purchase price is displayed above it. The product name and unit price of the product are displayed. Preset buttons for each seafood product are arranged near the middle right side (symbol b) of the product registration screen, and the number of items purchased and the total price are displayed above them. Note that the number of purchased items and total amount may be information included in the product registration information, similar to the product name, unit price, etc., or may be information included in the product registration information (product name, unit price, etc.), although it is not information included in the product registration information. ) may be information obtained from

Various buttons are arranged at the bottom of the product registration screen shown in FIG. 6(A). Various buttons for specifying the currency (that is, various buttons for inputting the type of currency) are arranged near the center left side of the lower part (symbol c). The "yen" button is a button for specifying yen (Japanese yen). The "US dollar" button is a button for specifying US dollars. The "Euro" button is a button for specifying the euro. The "Yuan" button is a button for specifying Renminbi. The "Taiwanese dollar" button is a button for specifying Taiwanese dollars. The "Others" button is a button for specifying currencies other than those listed above. In addition, if the "Other" button is pressed, a small window with buttons for specifying currencies other than those listed above (for example, Korean won, etc.) will be displayed, or the currently displayed currency will be displayed. It is only necessary that a currency other than the above can be specified by switching the "US dollar" button or the like to a button for specifying a currency other than the above (for example, Korean won, etc.). Furthermore, if no button for specifying any currency is pressed, it is assumed that the "Yen" button has been pressed.

In addition, on the right side (symbol d), there are arranged buttons such as "Payment Machine 1" button, "Payment Machine 2" button, "Payment Machine 3" button, "Payment Ticket" button, "Unpaid 1" button, etc. . The "Payment Machine 1" button is a button for specifying the payment device 20a. The "Payment machine 2" button is a button for specifying the payment machine 20b. The "Payment Machine 3" button is a button for specifying the payment device 20c (not shown). The "bill ticket" button is a button for issuing a bill (described later). Further, the "Unsettled One" button is a button for displaying an unsettled list screen (a screen for displaying a list of unsettled transactions, etc.). Note that the buttons for specifying the payment device 20 ("Payment Machine 1" button, "Payment Machine 2" button, "Payment Machine 3" button) and "Payment Ticket" button become effective after pressing the subtotal key. The subtotal key may be disabled before the subtotal key is pressed.

The product name, number, price, and total price of each registered purchased product are displayed at the top (reference numeral a) of the customer registration details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6(B). At the bottom of the customer registration details confirmation screen (symbol b), a message regarding currency selection (i.e., a message regarding inputting the currency type) is displayed, and various buttons for specifying the currency (currency type input) are displayed. various buttons for inputting information) are arranged.

The "JPY" button is a button for specifying yen (Japanese yen), similar to the "yen" button in FIG. 6(A). The "USD" button is a button for specifying US dollars, similar to the "US dollar" button in FIG. 6(A). The "EUR" button is a button for specifying the euro, similar to the "euro" button in FIG. 6(A). The "RMB" button is a button for specifying renminbi, similar to the "yuan" button in FIG. 6(A). The "NTD" button is a button for specifying the Taiwan dollar, similar to the "Taiwan dollar" button in FIG. 6(A). The "other" button is a button for specifying a currency other than the above, similar to the "other" button in FIG. 6(A).

Step S11: Accept press of subtotal key. In addition, in step S10, the store clerk presses the subtotal key when all purchased products of the customer have been registered.

Further, in step S11, the product code of each registered product, the amount in Japanese yen, and the total amount in Japanese yen are stored in the RAM 103 or the hard disk 107 (hereinafter referred to as RAM 103, etc.).

Note that after pressing the subtotal key, the display on the clerk display section 105 switches from the product registration screen (FIG. 6(A)) to the subtotal screen (not shown). On the small plan screen, the number of purchased items and the total amount are displayed, similar to the product registration screen, and buttons similar to those on the product registration screen are arranged.

Further, after pressing the subtotal key, the display on the customer display unit 106 is switched from the customer registration details confirmation screen (FIG. 6(B)) to the customer sub-plan screen (not shown). On the customer's small plan screen, the number of purchased items and total amount are displayed in the same way as the customer's registration details confirmation screen, the same message as the customer's registration details confirmation screen, and the same buttons as the customer's registration details confirmation screen. is located.

Step S15: Receive input of the number of deposit amount (amount in foreign currency).
Step S23: The designation of the currency of the deposit (currency of another country) (pressing a button on the small plan screen) is accepted. That is, input of the type of currency is accepted.
Note that when the clerk receives 10 USD from the customer, the clerk inputs "10" (step S15) and specifies "USD"("USD" on the small screen displayed on the clerk display section 105). ” button) (step S23). Further, when the clerk receives 11 US dollars from the customer, the clerk inputs "11" as a numeric value (step S15) and specifies "US dollars"("USD ” button) (step S23). Further, when the clerk receives 70 yuan from the customer, the clerk enters "70" as a numeric value (step S15) and specifies "yuan"("yuan" on the small plan screen displayed on the clerk display section 105). ” button) (step S23).

Further, in step S15, the entered numerical value is stored in the RAM 103, etc., and in step S23, the currency identification information of the designated currency is stored in the RAM 103, etc. For example, if a store clerk receives 10 US dollars from a customer, "10" is input in step S11, and "US dollar" is specified in step S23. The currency identification information "C12" of the currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. In addition, if the clerk had received 11 US dollars from the customer, "11" is entered in step S11, and "US dollars" is specified in step S23, so the entered number "11" and the specified value are The currency identification information "C12" of the currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Furthermore, if the clerk has received 70 yuan from the customer, "70" is entered in step S11, and "yuan" is specified in step S23. The currency identification information "C14" of the currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. In other words, in steps S15 and S23, the deposited amount in the designated currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Note that when step S15 and step S23 are performed again because the determination in step S27, which will be described later, is YES (that is, when the deposit amount in the specified currency is changed), new information is stored (overwritten) in the RAM 103 etc. Remember.

Step S26: Convert the deposited amount in the designated currency to the deposited amount in Japanese yen.
For example, if the deposited amount in the designated currency is 10 US dollars, "10 US dollars" is converted into "1050 yen". Specifically, the numeric input value "10" and the currency identification information "C12" of the US dollar stored in the RAM 103 etc. are read out, and the exchange rate "x105" corresponding to the read currency identification information "C12" is read out. It reads from the currency exchange file (FIG. 4(C)) and converts "10 US dollars" into "1050 yen" based on the numeric input value "10" and the exchange rate "x105". Similarly, if the deposited amount in the specified currency is 11 US dollars, "11 US dollars" is converted into "1155 yen". Furthermore, if the deposited amount in the designated currency is 70 yuan, "70 yuan" is converted into "1106 yen". Specifically, the numeric input value "70" and the original currency identification information "C14" stored in the RAM 103 etc. are read out, and the exchange rate corresponding to the read currency identification information "C14" is set to "x15.8". " is read from the currency exchange file (FIG. 4(C)), and "70 yuan" is converted into "1106 yen" based on the input value "70" and the exchange rate "x15.8".

Further, in step S26, the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen and the deposited amount in Japanese yen (converted amount) are stored in the RAM 103 or the like. For example, if the deposited amount is 10 US dollars, the exchange rate "x105" and the deposited amount in Japanese yen "1050 yen" are stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Further, if the deposited amount is 11 US dollars, the exchange rate "×105" and the deposited amount in Japanese yen "1155 yen" are stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Further, when the deposited amount is 70 yuan, the exchange rate "×15.8" and the deposited amount "1106 yen" in Japanese yen are stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Note that when step S26 is performed again because the determination in step S27, which will be described later, is YES (that is, when the deposited amount in the specified currency is changed), new information is stored (overwritten and stored) in the RAM 103, etc. .

Step S27: Determine whether the deposited amount is insufficient for the total amount. Specifically, the total amount in Japanese yen stored in the RAM 103 etc. is compared with the deposited amount in Japanese yen stored in the RAM 103 etc., and it is determined whether the deposited amount is insufficient for the total amount. to decide.

If the deposit amount is insufficient (YES), the process advances to step S28 and then returns to step S15. On the other hand, if the deposited amount is not insufficient (NO), the process advances to step S38.

Step S28: Display the amount of shortage in the specified currency in the language corresponding to the specified currency (currency compatible language). For example, if the total amount of purchased items is 1080 yen and the amount deposited by the customer is 10 USD, the amount shown in FIG. View confirmation information. In addition, "JPY" is the English representation of the Japanese yen, "USD" is the English representation of the US dollar, "Total" is the English representation of the total amount, "Payment" is the English representation of the deposited amount, and "Short" is the English representation of the shortfall amount. It is. In other words, the text is displayed in a currency-compatible language (a language that corresponds to the type of currency). The same applies to FIG. 6(D).

At the top (symbol a) of the amount confirmation information shown in Figure 6(C), the exchange rate "105.00" from the specified currency (US dollar) to Japanese yen is displayed in the language corresponding to the specified currency (US dollar) (English). ) is displayed. Specifically, the English notation "USD to JPY 105.00" including the exchange rate "105.00" is displayed. Note that the exchange rate "x105" is specified based on the currency identification information "C12" of the US dollar stored in the RAM 103 or the like and the currency exchange file (FIG. 4(C)). The currency language (English) for the designated currency (US dollar) is determined by the US dollar currency identification information "C12" stored in the RAM 103 etc., the currency language correspondence file (Fig. 4 (D)), and the language file (Fig. 4 (D)). B)). The same applies to the upper part (symbol a) of the amount confirmation information shown in FIG. 6(D).

The center (symbol b) of the amount confirmation information shown in Figure 6(C) shows the total amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar), the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar), and the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar). The amount of the shortage in currency (US dollars) is displayed in the currency-compatible language (English) of the specified currency (US dollars).

The total amount in US dollars "10.29" is calculated based on the total amount in Japanese yen "1080" and the exchange rate "105.00" (rounded up to the third decimal place). In addition, the shortfall amount in US dollars "0.29" is calculated based on the total amount "10.29" in the specified currency (US dollars) and the deposited amount in the specified currency (US dollars) "10.00."

Step S38: Display the amount deposited in the specified currency in the currency-compatible language of the specified currency. Furthermore, if there is change, the amount of change in Japanese yen is displayed in the currency-compatible language of the designated currency. For example, if the total amount of purchased items is 1080 yen and the amount deposited by the customer is 11 US dollars, the amount shown in FIG. View confirmation information. Note that "Change" is the English expression for the amount of change.

The center (symbol b) of the amount confirmation information shown in Figure 6 (D) shows the total amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar), the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar), and the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency (US dollar). The amount of change in currency (US dollars) is displayed in the currency-compatible language (English) of the specified currency (US dollars).

The total amount in US dollars "10.29" is calculated based on the total amount in Japanese yen "1080" and the exchange rate "105.00" (rounded up to the third decimal place). Further, the change amount in US dollars "0.71" is calculated based on the change amount in Japanese yen "75" and the exchange rate "105.00" (rounded up to the third decimal place).

Further, in step S38, the total amount in the designated currency, the amount of change in Japanese yen and the designated currency, and language identification information for identifying the language corresponding to the designated currency are stored in the RAM 103 or the like. In the case of Figure 6(D), the total amount in US dollars is "10.29", the change amount in Japanese yen is "75", the change amount in US dollars is "0.72", and the language identification that identifies the language corresponding to the specified currency. Information "L12" is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Note that other information is already stored in the RAM 103 or the like. For example, the total amount "1080" in Japanese yen is stored in step S11, the deposited amount "11.00" in US dollars is stored in steps S15 and S23, and the exchange rate from US dollars to Japanese yen "x105" is The deposit amount in yen "1155" is stored in step S26.

Step S39: Receive the designation of the payment device 20 (pressing any one of the "Payment Machine 1" button, "Payment Machine 2" button, and "Payment Machine 3" button).

Step S40: Settlement information including product registration information regarding the purchased product and amount information regarding the specified currency is generated and transmitted to the settlement device 20 specified in Step S39.
For example, by referring to the RAM 103, etc., information on each purchased product (product code of each product and amount in Japanese yen), total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)", exchange rate from US dollar to Japanese yen "x105"'', deposited amount in US dollars "11 (US dollar)", deposited amount in Japanese yen "1155 (yen)", change amount in Japanese yen "75 (yen)", language identification information that identifies the language corresponding to the designated currency " Settlement information including "L12" is generated and transmitted to the specified settlement device 20 in step S39. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 5(A) ends.

Next, the operation of the settlement device 20 when the deposited amount is in the currency of another country will be explained using FIG. 5(B). In FIG. 5(B), the main body of processing in each step is the payment device 20 (CPU 201) unless otherwise specified.

Step S90: Receive the payment information sent from the product registration device 10.
Step S91: Display the payment details confirmation screen on the display unit 205 showing the payment details in the currency compatible language. For example, in step S90, the information on each purchased product, the total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)", the exchange rate from US dollar to Japanese yen "x105", the deposit amount in US dollar "11 (US dollar)", If you receive payment information that includes the deposit amount in yen "1155 (yen)", the change amount in Japanese yen "75 (yen)", and the language identification information "L12" that identifies the supported language of the designated currency, For example, a payment details confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 7(A) is displayed.

The payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(A) displays the payment details based on the payment information received in step S90. Specifically, the right side (symbols a, b, c) of the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. The total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)", the deposit amount in US dollar "11 (US dollar)", the deposit amount in Japanese yen "1155 (yen)", the change amount in Japanese yen "75 (yen)" It is shown in English identified by the language identification information "L12".

That is, near the upper right row (symbol a), there is a display field in which the name of the display field is "Total" in English, and the unit of the amount displayed in the field is "Yen" in English. In the display column, "1080" is displayed based on the total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)". Near the middle row on the right side (code b), there are two display columns with the display column name "Payment" displayed in English, and one display column (the unit of the amount displayed in the display column is "Dollar"). In the display field (displayed in English), "11" is displayed based on the deposit amount "11 (US dollar)" in US dollars, and in the other display field (the unit of the amount displayed in the display field is "Yen" in English). In the displayed display column), "1155" is displayed based on the deposit amount in Japanese yen "1155 (yen)". Near the bottom right row (symbol c), there is a display field in which the name of the display field is "Change" in English, and the unit of the amount displayed in the field is "Yen" in English. "75" is displayed based on the change amount in Japanese yen "75 (yen)."

Near the upper left side of the payment details confirmation screen shown in Figure 7 (A) (code d), there is an English message ``Touch'' to prompt you to press the ``Confirm'' button (code f) located at the bottom right of the screen. The “Confirm”Button to complete the payment” is displayed. The message is a message in Japanese that prompts the user to press the Finish (Confirm) button (not shown) located on the Japanese version of the payment details confirmation screen (not shown). This is one of the pre-prepared messages in each language corresponding to the message "Please pay", and is selected and displayed based on the language identification information "L12" included in the payment information received in step S90. be.

Near the lower left side (symbol e) of the payment details confirmation screen shown in Figure 7(A), the display field name is displayed in English as "Today's rate", and the exchange rate content displayed in the display field is displayed in English. There is a display column that displays "yen/dollar" in English, and this display column contains " 105" is displayed. This display field is a display field displayed on the payment details confirmation screen for Japanese (not shown) (the display field name is displayed in Japanese as "Today's Rate", and the exchange rate displayed in the display field is This is one of the display columns prepared in advance for each language corresponding to the display column whose contents are displayed in Japanese as "yen/dollar", and is included in the payment information received in step S90. It is selected and displayed based on the information "L12".

Various buttons are arranged at the bottom of the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(A). The "Confirm" button (symbol f) is a button for outputting a receipt (and discharging change if there is change). The "Japanese" button (symbol g) is a button for switching to display in Japanese. In addition, if the display changes to Japanese by pressing the "Japanese" button, a button will be displayed to return to the original language (the language before the "Japanese" button was pressed), and the display will change from the Japanese display to the original language (the language before pressing the "Japanese" button). It may be possible to return the display to the original language. Instead of the "Japanese" button in Japanese, a "Japanese" button in English may be arranged.

Step S92: Accept the press of the button for issuing a receipt (the "Confirm" button in FIG. 7(A)).

Step S93: Display the payment processing completion screen on the display unit 205 showing the payment details in Japanese and currency-compatible languages. For example, when the "Confirm" button is pressed on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(A), a payment processing completion screen as shown in FIG. 7(B) is displayed, for example.

The payment processing completion screen shown in FIG. 7(B) displays payment details based on the payment information received in step S90. Specifically, in the total column (the display column name is displayed as "Total" in Japanese and "Total" in English) on the payment processing completion screen shown in Figure 7 (B), , the number of purchased items "3 (pieces)" based on the product registration information included in the above payment information, and the total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)" included in the above payment information are displayed. There is. In addition, in the deposit column (the display field name is displayed as "Payment" in Japanese and "Payment" in English), the deposit in Japanese yen included in the payment information above is displayed. The amount "1155 (yen)" is displayed. In addition, in the change column (the display column name is displayed as "Change" in Japanese and "Change" in English), the change amount in Japanese yen included in the above payment information is displayed as " 75 (yen)" is displayed. Note that a message is displayed in Japanese and English at the bottom of the payment processing completion screen shown in FIG. 7(B).

Step S94: Print and issue a receipt. In addition, if there is change, the change (Japanese yen) will be discharged. It also generates payment processing result information indicating the processing details of the payment processing, and transmits the generated payment processing result information to the store controller 30. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 5(B) ends.

For example, if the "Confirm" button is pressed on the payment details confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7(A), the payment processing completion screen shown in FIG. 7(B) is displayed, and the screen shown in FIG. 8(A) is displayed. Print and issue a receipt as shown in .

Information based on the payment information received in step S90 is printed on the receipt shown in FIG. 8(A). For example, "total 1,080 yen" on the receipt shown in FIG. 8(A) is printed based on the total amount in Japanese yen "1080 (yen)" included in the payment information. Further, "Foreign currency 1,155 yen" is printed based on the deposit amount in Japanese yen "1155 (yen)" included in the payment information. Additionally, "($11 x ¥105)" is printed based on the amount deposited in US dollars "11 (US dollars)" and the exchange rate from US dollars to Japanese yen "x 105" included in the payment information above. . Furthermore, "Change ¥75" is printed based on the amount of change in Japanese yen, "75 (yen)." Note that the barcode printed on the receipt shown in FIG. 8A is an inquiry barcode for specifying product registration information (or payment information).

Next, other operations of the product registration device 10 will be described using FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation of the product registration device 10 when the deposited amount is in the currency of another country. The flowchart in Figure 5 (A) shows an example of the operation when specifying the currency of another country (inputting the type of currency) when the currency of another country is actually handed over as a deposit, but this will be explained below. The flowchart in FIG. 9 shows an example of the operation when the currency of another country is specified before the currency of the other country is handed over as a deposit.

Note that step S50 in FIG. 9 is similar to step S10 in FIG. 5(A), step S51 in FIG. 9 is similar to step S11 in FIG. 5(A), and step S78 in FIG. ), step S79 in FIG. 9 is similar to step S39 in FIG. 5(A), and step S80 in FIG. 9 is similar to step S40 in FIG. 5(A). omit part or all of the explanation.

Step S50: The customer's purchased products are registered by scanning with the scanner unit 104 or the like.
Step S51: Accept the press of the subtotal key.

Step S53: Accept the designation (button press) of the currency of another country. That is, input of the type of currency is accepted.
For example, when a customer requests to use US dollars, a store clerk specifies “US dollars” (by pressing the “US dollar” button on the small screen displayed on the clerk display section 105). Step S53). Alternatively, the customer himself/herself specifies "US dollar" (by pressing the "USD" button on the customer small plan screen displayed on the customer display section 106) (step S53).

Further, in step S53, the currency identification information of the specified currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. For example, when the clerk or customer specifies "US dollars," the currency identification information "C12" of the designated currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

Further, in step S53, the designated currency button may be displayed in a manner that allows it to be distinguished from other buttons. For example, when a "US dollar" button is pressed on the small screen of the clerk display section 105, the "US dollar" button is displayed in a different manner from other buttons such as the "Euro" button (different from other buttons). The button may be displayed in a different size, a different color from other buttons, a mark added to the button, etc.). This allows you to check what the designated currency is. In addition, when the "USD" button is pressed on the small plan screen of the clerk display section 105, and when the "USD" button is specified on the customer small plan screen of the customer display section 106, both buttons are pressed. may be displayed in a different display manner than other buttons.

Step S54: Convert the total amount in Japanese yen to the total amount in the specified currency.
For example, if the total amount in Japanese yen is 1080 yen, "1080 yen" is converted into "10.29 US dollars". Specifically, the total amount in Japanese yen "1080" and the currency identification information "C12" in US dollars stored in the RAM 103 etc. are read out, and the exchange rate "x105" corresponding to the read currency identification information "C12" is read out. is read from the currency exchange file (FIG. 4(C)), and "1080 yen" is converted into "10.29 US dollars" based on the total amount in Japanese yen "1080" and the exchange rate "x105".

Further, the total amount in the specified currency is displayed on the clerk display section 105 (small screen) and the customer display section 106 (customer small screen). For example, the total amount in the specified currency may be displayed on the clerk display section 105 or the customer display section 106 in a language compatible with the specified currency (for example, "Total 10.29 USD", etc.). This allows store staff and customers to confirm the total amount in the specified currency. Note that the total amount in the designated currency may be displayed in Japanese (for example, "total amount 10.29 USD", etc.) instead of or in addition to the currency-compatible language of the designated currency.

Further, in step S54, the total amount is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Specifically, when displaying the total amount in Japanese in the designated currency, the total amount in Japanese yen and the designated currency is stored in the RAM 103, etc., and the total amount in the designated currency is displayed in the currency-compatible language of the designated currency. In this case, the total amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency and language identification information for identifying the language corresponding to the currency are stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

Step S55: Accepts input of a deposit amount (amount in designated currency) that is greater than or equal to the total amount.
Step S63: Re-designation of the deposit currency (designated currency) (pressing a button on the sub-plan screen) is accepted. That is, re-input of the currency type is accepted.
For example, if the total amount in the specified currency is ``10.29 US dollars'' and the clerk receives 11 US dollars from the customer, the clerk inputs ``11'' (step S55) and inputs ``US dollars'' again. is specified (by pressing the "US dollar" button on the small plan screen displayed on the clerk display section 105) (step S63). In addition, in step S53, if the designated currency button is displayed in a manner that allows it to be distinguished from other buttons, it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally pressing another button when the "US dollar" button should be pressed again. be able to. Further, in step S55, the entered numerical value is stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

Step S78: Display the amount deposited in the specified currency in the currency-compatible language of the specified currency. Furthermore, if there is change, the amount of change in Japanese yen is displayed in the currency-compatible language of the specified currency. Further, in step S78, the amount of change in Japanese yen and the designated currency is stored in the RAM 103 or the like. Note that if the language identification information for identifying the language compatible with the designated currency is not stored in the RAM 103 or the like in step S54, in addition to the above, language identification information identifying the language compatible with the designated currency is stored in step S78. It is stored in the RAM 103 or the like.
Step S79: The designation of the payment device 20 is accepted.
Step S80: Settlement information including product registration information regarding the purchased product and amount information regarding the specified currency is generated and transmitted to the settlement device 20 specified in Step S79.

Note that the flowchart in Figure 9 describes an example of the operation when specifying the currency of another country after pressing the subtotal key, as an example of the operation when specifying the currency of another country before handing over the currency as a deposit. The currency of another country may be specified before pressing the key. That is, instead of the subtotal screen (not shown) displayed on the clerk display section 105 after pressing the subtotal key or the customer subplan screen displayed on the customer display section 106, the subtotal key is displayed on the clerk display section 105 before the subtotal key is pressed. Specify the currency of another country (input the type of currency) on the displayed product registration screen (Fig. 6 (A)) or the customer registration details confirmation screen (Fig. 6 (B)) displayed on the customer display section 106. You may accept it.

Also, before pressing the subtotal key, the product registration screen displayed on the clerk display section 105 (FIG. 6(A)) and the customer registration content confirmation screen displayed on the customer display section 106 (FIG. 6(B)) , when the designation of the currency of another country is accepted, at least the customer registration details confirmation screen displayed on the customer display section 106 may be displayed in the currency-compatible language of the designated currency, or in Japanese and Japanese. It may also be displayed in a language compatible with the designated currency.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

For example, in the above embodiment, the deposited amount is changed when the deposited amount is insufficient, and the deposited amount is not changed when the deposited amount is not insufficient (for example, in step S27 in FIG. 5(A) (NO) returns to step S15, but step S27 (YES) does not return to step S15. If the amount is greater than the total amount, etc.), amount confirmation information indicating information regarding the return (returnable amount, number of returnable banknotes, etc.) may be displayed so that the deposited amount can be changed.

In the above embodiment, the product registration screen (FIG. 6A) displayed on the clerk display section 105 before pressing the subtotal key, the customer registration screen displayed on the customer display section 106 before pressing the subtotal key, Registration content confirmation screen (FIG. 6(B)), sub-plan screen (not shown) displayed on the clerk display section 105 after pressing the sub-total key, customer sub-plan screen displayed on the customer display section 106 after pressing the sub-total key, etc. ), we explained an example in which the buttons for specifying the currency (such as the ``yen'' button and the ``US dollar'' button) are displayed as pressable from the beginning. It may not be displayed so that it can be pressed.

For example, buttons for specifying the currency of another country (such as the "US dollar" button) will be displayed on the screen so that they can be pressed from the beginning, and buttons for specifying the currency of the home country (the "yen" button) will be displayed as buttons for other countries' currencies. It may be displayed so that it cannot be pressed (hidden, displayed as invalid (grayed down display), etc.) in the state before the currency of another country is designated, and can be displayed in a state that it can be pressed after the currency of another country is designated. This makes it possible to reduce the number of buttons that can be pressed from the beginning, and also eliminates the need to press a button to specify the home currency when paying in the home currency.

For example, initially, the button for specifying the currency (such as the ``yen'' button or the ``US dollar'' button) is displayed, but instead the ``other country's currency'' button is displayed, and after the ``other country's currency'' button is pressed, A button for specifying a currency may be displayed in a pressable manner in the state. Specifically, when the "other country's currency" button is pressed, only the button for specifying the foreign country's currency may be displayed as pressable, or the button for specifying the home currency may also be displayed so that the button for specifying the foreign country's currency is also pressable. A button for doing so may also be displayed so as to be pressable. The number of buttons that can be pressed from the beginning can be reduced, and when paying in the home currency, it is no longer necessary to press a button to specify the home currency.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when euro, which is the currency identification information "C13", is specified, English, which is identified by the language identification information "L12", is always specified according to the currency language correspondence file shown in FIG. 4(D). Although the example in which it is selected has been described, there may be cases where English is not selected when the designated currency is the euro. For example, when the euro is specified (when the "Euro" button or the "EUR" button is pressed), a screen that allows you to specify one of multiple languages as shown in Figure 4 (E) (on a small screen, etc.), and the language specified on the screen may be used as the language when euro is specified. This makes it possible to accommodate customers in the euro area who are not good at English.

Note that the number of currencies that can be specified (types of currencies that can be input) is not limited to the number specified in the above embodiment. For example, only one type of currency (for example, the US dollar) may be designated as the foreign country's currency.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when the product registration device 10 receives the designation of the currency of another country (when the input of the currency type is received), the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen and the exchange rate between Japanese yen and the designated currency are determined. Amount confirmation information (Figure 6 (C)) that displays the total amount, the deposited amount in Japanese yen and the designated currency, and the missing amount in Japanese yen and the designated currency, or the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, and the Although we have explained an example of displaying amount confirmation information (Figure 6 (D)) that displays the total amount in yen and the specified currency, the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency, and the change amount in Japanese yen and the specified currency, The displayed content is not limited to this. For example, if a deposit in a designated currency is input in the product registration device 10 and there is a shortage, the shortage in the designated currency may be displayed and other information may not be displayed. Further, for example, if a deposit in a specified currency is input in the product registration device 10 and there is a change amount, the change amount in Japanese yen may be displayed and other information may not be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, if the deposit amount is insufficient, amount confirmation information (FIG. 6(C)) is displayed on both the clerk display section 105 and the customer display section 106 of the product registration device 10. Although an example has been described, the amount confirmation information (FIG. 6(C)) may be displayed on either the clerk display section 105 or the customer display section 106.

Further, in the embodiment described above, if the deposit amount is not insufficient, amount confirmation information (FIG. 6(D)) is displayed on both the clerk display section 105 and the customer display section 106 of the product registration device 10. Although an example has been described, the amount confirmation information (FIG. 6(D)) may be displayed on either the clerk display section 105 or the customer display section 106.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the amount confirmation information (FIGS. 6(C) and 6(D)) is displayed in a currency-compatible language, but it may also be displayed in Japanese and a currency-compatible language. It may be displayed only in Japanese. The same applies to the payment details confirmation screen (FIG. 7(A)) which is displayed in the currency-compatible language except for the "Japanese" button (symbol g). In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the payment processing completion screen (FIG. 7(B)) is displayed in Japanese and a currency-compatible language, but it is displayed in either Japanese or a currency-compatible language. You may. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the receipt (Fig. 8(A)) is printed only in Japanese (excluding the printing of the logo part at the top), but it may also be printed in Japanese and currency-compatible languages. Alternatively, it may be printed only in the currency-compatible language.

Note that when displaying in Japanese and a currency-compatible language, it may be possible to select which of the Japanese and currency-compatible languages to give priority to. For example, a button for switching the priority between Japanese and the currency-compatible language may be arranged on the screen, and the priority may be switched depending on the press of the button. In addition, when a currency compatible language is given priority over Japanese, it is sufficient that the notation in the currency compatible language is more conspicuous (larger letters, etc.) than the notation in Japanese.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the total amount in the designated currency is displayed on the screen, but instead of or in addition to the display on the screen, the total amount in the designated currency may be outputted by voice. Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the insufficient amount in the specified currency is displayed on the screen, but instead of or in addition to displaying on the screen, the insufficient amount in the specified currency may be outputted by voice. For example, the standard item registration device 10 (the same goes for the payment device 20) stores audio information in the ROM 102 and is equipped with a speaker that outputs the audio information (not required when the buzzer 110 outputs audio information), The amount of money and the amount of shortage may be outputted by voice. Note that the total amount in the specified currency (the same applies to the insufficient amount in the specified currency) may be outputted in voice in response to an operation by the store clerk or the customer. For example, a button for outputting audio may be placed on the screen, and audio output may be started in response to the button being pressed. Further, when outputting the total amount in the specified currency (same as the amount of shortage in the specified currency), the audio output may be performed in a language compatible with the specified currency.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the product registration device 10 stores the currency exchange file (FIG. 4(C)), but the product registration device 10 does not need to store the currency exchange file. For example, the product registration device 10 may acquire the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen by inquiring the store controller 30 provided with the currency exchange file, without storing the currency exchange file. Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the product registration device 10 stores a currency language compatible file (FIG. 4(D)), but the product registration device 10 does not need to store a currency language compatible file. For example, the product registration device 10 may specify the currency language of the specified currency by inquiring the store controller 30 provided with the currency language correspondence file, without storing the currency language correspondence file.

Further, in the above embodiment, the product registration device 10 stores, in addition to information on each purchased product, the total amount in Japanese yen, the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, the deposited amount in the designated currency, and the deposited amount in Japanese yen. , an example has been described in which payment information including the amount of change in Japanese yen and language identification information that identifies the currency-compatible language of the specified currency is transmitted, but the information included in the payment information is not limited to this.

For example, instead of transmitting three amounts: a total amount in Japanese yen, a deposit amount in Japanese yen, and a change amount in Japanese yen, the product registration device 10 may send a payment that includes two of the three amounts. It may also be possible to send information for use. As an example, the product registration device 10 may include payment information that does not include change amount in Japanese yen (information on each purchased product, total amount in Japanese yen, exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, amount deposited in the designated currency, Payment information including the deposit amount in Japanese yen and language identification information that identifies the currency-compatible language of the specified currency may be transmitted. When the product registration device 10 transmits payment information that includes two of the three amounts, the payment device 20 calculates the other one of the three amounts from the two amounts. may be calculated. For example, if the product registration device 10 transmits payment information that does not include the amount of change in Japanese yen mentioned above, the payment device 20 calculates the amount of change in Japanese yen from the total amount in Japanese yen and the deposited amount in Japanese yen. It may be calculated.

Furthermore, when making the payment device 20 refer to the exchange rate (for example, when storing a currency exchange file in the payment device 20 or making the store controller 30 inquire about the exchange rate), the product registration device 10 Settlement information that does not include the rate may be transmitted. For example, the product registration device 10 may collect payment information (information on each purchased product, total amount in Japanese yen, designated (Payment information including the deposit amount in currency and language identification information that identifies the currency-compatible language of the designated currency) may also be transmitted. In this case, the settlement device 20 calculates the deposit amount in Japanese yen from the deposit amount in the designated currency and the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, and calculates the deposit amount in Japanese yen from the total amount in Japanese yen and the deposit amount in Japanese yen. The amount of change may be calculated.

For example, when the payment device 20 calculates the deposit amount in the specified currency from the deposit amount in Japanese yen and the exchange rate, or when the payment device 20 calculates the deposit amount in the designated currency from the deposit amount in Japanese yen or the payment processing If not displayed on the completion screen (FIG. 7(B)) and not printed on the receipt, the product registration device 10 may transmit payment information that does not include the deposited amount in the designated currency.

For example, when the payment device 20 calculates the deposit amount in Japanese yen from the deposit amount in the specified currency and the exchange rate, or when the deposit amount in Japanese yen is not displayed on the screen and not printed on the receipt, the product The registration device 10 may transmit payment information that does not include the deposit amount in Japanese yen.

In addition, when the payment device 20 refers to the currency compatible language of the specified currency (for example, when storing a currency language compatible file in the payment device 20, or when making the store controller 30 inquire about the currency compatible language), the product The registration device 10 may transmit payment information that does not include language identification information that identifies the currency-compatible language of the designated currency.

For example, if the payment device 20 displays the screen only in Japanese and issues a receipt printed only in Japanese, the product registration device 10 may store language identification information that identifies the currency-compatible language of the specified currency. You may also send payment information that does not include this information.

Further, when the payment device 20 displays the total amount in the designated currency on the screen, the product registration device 10 may transmit payment information including the total amount in the designated currency. Further, when the payment device 20 displays the amount of change in the designated currency on the screen, the product registration device 10 may transmit payment information including the amount of change in the designated currency.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the receipt is always printed and issued from the payment device 20 (printing section 209), but if there is no change, the receipt is printed and issued from the product registration device 10 (printing section 111). It may be issued. When there is no change and a receipt is printed and issued from the product registration device 10, the product registration device 10 does not need to send payment information to the payment device 20. If there is no change and a receipt is printed and issued from the product registration device 10 and payment information is not sent to the payment device 20, the product registration device 10 sends a payment message indicating the details of the payment processing in the product registration device 10. Processing result information may be generated and the generated settlement processing result information may be transmitted to the store controller 30.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a method for determining the payment device 20 to which payment information is to be transmitted, the clerk himself/herself designates any payment device 20 (by clicking the "Payment Machine 1" button, the "Payment Machine 2" button, the "Payment Machine 2" button, 3" button) (hereinafter referred to as the designation determination method), the determination method of the payment device 20 is not limited to the above-mentioned designation method. For example, store equipment (product registration device 10, store controller 30, payment device 20, etc.) ) etc. and determines the payment device 20 to which payment information is to be sent (hereinafter referred to as automatic determination method) may be adopted. In the case of the automatic determination method, the store equipment determines the payment device 20 that executes the payment process, so the store clerk only has to press, for example, a "send" button, which can reduce the workload.

In the automatic determination method, when payment information is sent to a certain payment device 20, information that allows identification of the destination payment device 20 is displayed on the display section (staff display section 105, customer display section 106) of the product registration device 10. (For example, after sending the payment information, display the message "Please pay at the cash register numbered XXX"), or make the sign pole 211 of the payment destination's payment device 20 flash (or turn on). Then, the destination payment device 20 (determined result of store equipment in the automatic determination method) is notified, and the customer is guided to the corresponding payment device 20. Note that notifications (display of the above messages, etc.) by the display unit may be displayed on a small plan screen (not shown), or on a small window that is displayed instead of or in addition to (superimposed on) the small plan screen. You may.

Further, when the input of the type of currency is accepted (when the currency of another country is specified), the above message etc. may be displayed in a language corresponding to the type of designated currency (currency compatible language). For example, the above message may be displayed on the customer display section 106 in a currency compatible language, and the above message may be displayed on the store staff display section 105 in Japanese and a currency compatible language. Note that in the message in the currency-compatible language displayed on the clerk display section 105, the pronunciation method in the currency-compatible language may be displayed, for example, in katakana or the like. As a result, even store staff who are unfamiliar with foreign languages can guide customers (foreign customers) to the checkout device by utilizing the displayed information. Furthermore, a medium (printed matter) on which the above-mentioned message and the like are printed in a currency-compatible language may be issued from the printing unit 111 and disclosed or handed to the customer. As a result, even store staff who are unfamiliar with foreign languages can reliably guide customers to the checkout device by utilizing the medium.

In addition, in the automatic determination method, the store equipment calculates the priority (or priority) of the payment processing in each payment device 20 based on the operating status and usage status of each payment device 20, and determines the priority order. (Priority) may be used to determine the destination payment device 20. An automatic determination method using priorities may be particularly referred to as a priority method.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the product registration device 10 directly sends the payment information to the payment device 20; however, the product registration device 10 sends the payment information to the payment device 20 via the store controller 30. may be sent.

Note that in the mode in which the product registration device 10 transmits the payment information to the payment device 20 via the store controller 30, the payment information transmitted by the product registration device 10 and the payment information received by the payment device 20 are different. There may be cases. For example, the product registration device 10 stores payment information that does not include deposited amounts in Japanese yen (information on each purchased product, total amount in Japanese yen, deposited amount in designated currency, change amount in Japanese yen, currency correspondence of designated currency). The store controller 30 sends the payment information (including language identification information that identifies the language) to the store controller 30, and the store controller 30 stores the deposit amount in the designated currency included in the payment information received from the product registration device 10. The deposit amount in Japanese yen is calculated based on the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, and settlement information including the deposit amount in Japanese yen (information on each purchased product, total amount in Japanese yen, deposit amount in the designated currency) is calculated. , the deposit amount in Japanese yen, the amount of change in Japanese yen, and the payment information including language identification information that identifies the currency compatible language of the specified currency) to the payment device 20, and the payment device 20 sends the store controller 30 to Settlement information including the deposit amount in yen may be received.

Further, the method of supplying payment information from the product registration device 10 to the payment device 20 is not limited to sending and receiving payment information via the LAN 40. For example, the product registration device 10 issues a bill with a two-dimensional code that encodes payment information, and the scanner unit 204 reads the two-dimensional code on the bill in the payment device 20 to register the product. Payment information may be supplied from the device 10 to the payment device 20. Note that the product registration device 10 issues a bill with a barcode printed with a part of the payment information (for example, a transaction number), and the billing device 20 scans the barcode on the bill using the scanner unit 204. The transaction number may be read and the transaction number may be obtained, and payment information corresponding to the transaction number may be obtained from the product registration device 10 (or store controller 30).

In addition to the code information (two-dimensional code, barcode), the bill also includes information for the customer (e.g., what to do with the bill, what to do with it, etc.). Good too. Additionally, if the currency of another country is specified and explanatory text for the customer is to be printed on the bonito bill, the information for the customer should be printed on the bill in the currency-compatible language of the specified currency (the currency of the other country). Alternatively, information for customers may be printed in Japanese and currency-compatible languages.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the product registration device 10 receives a designation of a foreign currency, the product registration device 10 includes product registration information and information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country (or in the home currency calculated from the amount in the currency of the foreign country). Although an example has been described in which payment information including information regarding the amount in the currency of the other country is transmitted (that is, an example in which product registration information and information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country are transmitted together), the product registration device 10 Payment information that does not include registration information may be transmitted (that is, information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country, etc. may be transmitted separately from the product registration information).

Note that if the specification of the currency of the foreign country is not accepted, the product registration device 10 outputs payment information that does not include information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country, so the payment device 20 outputs information for payment that does not include information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country, etc. For example, information based on this information is not displayed on the checkout details confirmation screen or the checkout process completion screen, and is not printed on the receipt.

As described above, there is a registration device (product registration device 10) that is operated by a store clerk to register the products to be purchased by the customer, and a customer operates the payment himself based on the registration data (product registration information) of the product. The POS system 1 includes a payment device (payment device 20) that performs the following: various buttons for inputting the indicated currency type, the processing in step S23 in FIG. 5(A), the processing in steps S53 and S63 in FIG. Based on the first information (information included in the payment information sent when inputting the type of currency is accepted, including the total amount in the specified currency, the deposit amount in the specified currency, and the exchange rate from the specified currency to Japanese yen) , the deposited amount in Japanese yen, the amount of change in Japanese yen, the amount of change in designated currency, the language identification information for identifying the currency-compatible language of the designated currency, etc.). 5(A), step S80 in FIG. 9, and a process for issuing a bill, the payment device includes the first Secondary information based on the information (total amount in the specified currency, deposit amount in the specified currency among the display information displayed on the payment details confirmation screen and payment processing completion screen when payment information including the first information is output) , the exchange rate from the designated currency to Japanese yen, the deposited amount in Japanese yen, the amount of change in Japanese yen, the amount of change in designated currency, text, message, etc.). (processing of steps S91 and S93 in FIG. 5(A), etc.).

As a result, when the type of currency of another country is input as the type of currency, information corresponding to the input type of currency of the other country is output. Therefore, processing efficiency can be improved even when accounting in foreign currencies. In other words, the clerk receives foreign currency from the customer in the registration device (product registration device 10), the customer confirms the details of the payment in the payment device 20, and receives a receipt and Japanese yen change, so processing is efficient even when paying in foreign currency. etc. can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the first output means outputs the registration data and the first information together. That is, in the above embodiment, when the product registration device 10 receives input of the type of currency, the product registration device 10 includes product registration information, information regarding the amount in foreign currency, etc. (total amount in specified currency, deposited amount in specified currency, specified currency exchange rate from to Japanese yen, deposit amount in Japanese yen, change amount in Japanese yen, change amount in designated currency, language identification information that identifies the currency compatible language of the designated currency, etc.) The payment information including the payment information is output. Note that, as described above, the product registration device 10 may transmit payment information that does not include product registration information (that is, it may transmit information regarding the amount in the currency of the foreign country separately from the product registration information). ).

As a result, information regarding foreign currencies and registered data are output together, so processing efficiency can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the second output means outputs the second information using a language corresponding to the first information (language identification information, etc.).

As a result, the payment device outputs a language corresponding to the type of currency input in the registration device, that is, a language suitable for the customer, so that processing efficiency can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the second output means prohibits output of the second information and only outputs information regarding the registered data when the type of currency is not input by the input means. . That is, as described above, if the specification of the foreign currency is not accepted, the product registration device 10 outputs payment information that does not include information regarding the amount in the foreign currency. For example, information based on the amount of money, etc. will not be displayed on the payment details confirmation screen or the payment processing completion screen, and will not be printed on the receipt.

Thereby, the output of the payment device can be suitably adjusted.

Note that the above embodiment includes a calculation means (such as the process of step S26 in FIG. 5A) that calculates the amount in the national currency based on the type of currency and the amount input by the input means, and the The payment device performs payment in the home currency (such as the process in step S94 in FIG. 5B) regardless of the type of currency input by the input means.

This makes it possible to improve processing efficiency, etc., without having to prepare a settlement device that handles currencies of other countries.

Note that in the above embodiment, the amount notification means for notifying the amount of the registered product (such as the amount display in FIG. 6(C), FIG. 6(D), FIG. 7(A), and FIG. 7(B), 8(A)), and the amount notification means notifies the total amount of the registered products at least in the currency when the type of currency is input (FIG. 6(C), The total amount is displayed in FIGS. 6(D) and 7(A).

This makes it possible to clearly communicate the total amount converted into the currency of the foreign country to a customer who wishes to pay in the currency of the foreign country.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, there is provided a shortfall amount notification means (such as the display of the shortfall amount in FIG. 6(C)) that notifies the shortfall amount when the deposit amount is less than the total amount of the registered products, and the shortfall amount notification means (such as the display of the shortfall amount in FIG. 6(C)) The notification means notifies the insufficient amount using at least the currency when the type and amount of the currency are input and the deposited amount is less than the total amount of the registered products.

This makes it possible to clearly communicate to customers who wish to make payments in the foreign currency the amount of the shortfall converted into the currency of the foreign country.

The type of currency may include denomination information, and the first output means may output the first information including the quantity for each denomination. That is, in the above embodiment, Japanese yen, US dollar, euro, etc. have been explained as types of currency, but types of currency are, for example, 1 US dollar coin, 5 US dollar bill, 10 US dollar bill, 1 euro coin, etc. It may be a 5 euro bill, a 10 euro bill, etc.

In addition, in the mode in which US dollars, euros, etc. are entered as the type of currency (hereinafter referred to as country mode), buttons for specifying the respective currencies in the country mode (for example, "US dollar" button, "Euro" button) Buttons, etc.) are placed on the screen, but there is a mode in which 1 USD coin, 5 USD bill, 10 USD bill,..., 1 euro coin, 5 euro bill, 10 euro bill, etc. are input as the type of currency (hereinafter referred to as , country denomination format), there are buttons for specifying each currency in the country denomination format (for example, a "1 USD coin" button, a "5 USD bill" button, a "10 USD bill" button,... , "1 euro coin" button, "5 euro banknote" button, "10 euro banknote" button, etc.) on the screen so that each currency type can be entered in the country-specific denomination format. It is fine as long as it is.

In addition, in the country-specific denomination mode, instead of currency identification information (hereinafter referred to as country-specific currency identification information) that identifies Japanese yen, US dollar, euro, etc. in the country-specific mode, 1 US dollar coin, 5 US dollar bill, etc. Currency identification information (hereinafter referred to as currency identification information by country and denomination) that identifies a 10 US dollar bill, . . . , a 1 euro coin, a 5 euro bill, a 10 euro bill, . . . may be used. When the product registration device 10 outputs payment information including currency identification information by country and denomination (information on the number of coins for each denomination), the payment device 20 outputs information based on the currency identification information by country and denomination, etc. You will be able to do this. For example, the payment device 20 displays information based on currency identification information by country and denomination on the payment details confirmation screen and payment processing completion screen, or displays information based on currency identification information by country and denomination on the receipt (see FIG. 8). (see B)), and payment processing result information including currency identification information by country and denomination can be sent to the store controller 30.

The receipt shown in Figure 8 (B) contains information on the number of coins for each denomination (5 1 US dollar coins, 1 5 US dollar bill, 10 US dollar bill) for the deposited amount "11 (US dollar)" in the designated currency (US dollar). 1 banknote) is printed on it. In addition, in the receipt shown in Figure 8 (B), an example was explained in which the number information for each denomination is displayed in the currency compatible language, but it may also be displayed in Japanese and the currency compatible language, or it can be displayed in only Japanese. May be displayed.

Further, in the country-specific denomination mode, the product registration device 10 may store currency identification information and the like for each country and denomination. In other words, if there is a deposit amount of 11 US dollars consisting of 5 1 US dollar coins, 1 5 US dollar bill, and 1 10 US dollar bill, the product registration device 10 will store the number information for each denomination (5 1 US dollar coins, 1 US dollar bill, 1 US dollar bill, One 5 US dollar bill and one 10 US dollar bill) may be stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

As a result, in the product registration device 10, the quantity (actual amount) of each denomination collected and stored in the registration device (for example, each denomination of foreign currency) and the quantity (actual amount) of each denomination inputted in the registration device (for example, of each denomination of foreign currency) are displayed. By comparing the quantity (theoretical stock) of each denomination (for each denomination), it becomes possible to easily verify whether the denominations are being collected and stored correctly.

The product registration device 10 receives foreign currency and stores the received foreign currency in a storage box or the like near the registration device. When a store clerk (cashier) is replaced or the store closes, work is required to collect stored foreign currency. At the time of collection, in order to determine whether the quantity of stored foreign currency (actual amount) is appropriate, it is important to compare it with the foreign currency (theoretical amount) stored in the product registration device 10. However, if the type of currency input in the product registration device 10 is only the total amount (that is, in the country-specific format), comparison work cannot be performed. In other words, for example, simply inputting the deposit amount "11 USD" in the product registration device 10 does not store information regarding the number of coins for each denomination (theoretical stock amount that can be compared with the actual amount). This is because it is not possible to confirm whether the amount is made up of one 10 US dollar bill and one 1 US dollar coin or 11 1 US dollar coins.
On the other hand, if the type of currency input in the product registration device 10 is set to a denomination (that is, in the case of country-specific denomination mode), for example, the deposit amount "11 USD" is entered as the number of coins for each denomination, and Since information regarding the number of sheets of each type is stored in the RAM 103 or the like, comparison work can be performed. An example of how to input the number of coins for each denomination is if there are 5 1 USD coins, enter the "1 USD coin" button and the "x5" button (or enter the "x1" button 5 times). ), and if there are two 5 US dollar bills, the method is to input the ``5 US dollar bill'' button and the ``x2'' button (or input the ``x1'' button twice).

In other words, the product registration device 10 cannot acquire the number information for each denomination in the country-specific mode, but can acquire the number information for each denomination as a currency type in the country-specific mode. It becomes possible to output a report (see FIG. 8(C)) including information on the number of coins for each denomination. Note that when the product registration device 10 outputs payment information including currency identification information by country and denomination (information on the number of coins for each denomination), the payment device 20 that has acquired the payment information also generates a similar report. may be output.

The report shown in Figure 8(C) has a column for printing foreign currency sales (code a), and the column for printing foreign currency sales includes the number of foreign currency transactions "1 (times)" and the total amount of foreign currency "11. (US dollar)'', the total amount converted to yen is ``1155 (yen)'', and as a foreign currency breakdown, information on the number of coins for each denomination of the total foreign currency amount ``11 (US dollar)'' (5 1 US dollar coins, 5 One US dollar bill and one 10 US dollar bill) are printed on it. Although Figure 8 (C) is an example of entry when the designated currency is only US dollars, the printing column for foreign currency sales in the above report includes the number of foreign currency transactions, total foreign currency amount, and total amount converted into yen for each designated currency. , the foreign currency breakdown is now printed.

Although it has been explained that the type of currency includes denomination information, the denomination does not necessarily include the denomination of another country's currency (for example, 1 US dollar coin, 5 US dollar bill, 10 US dollar bill,..., 1 euro coin, 5 euro coin, etc.). Instead of banknotes, 10 euro bills, etc.), it may be Japanese yen denominations (1 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 1000 yen bills, etc.). As described above, the product registration device 10 receives foreign currency and stores the received foreign currency in a storage box or the like near the registration device. Coins that are rusty, old coins, commemorative coins) and banknotes (torn or dirty banknotes, old banknotes, etc.) should be received by a clerk and stored in a storage box near the registration device, just like foreign currency. There are cases where By inputting the type of Japanese yen denomination, it becomes possible to easily verify whether the above-mentioned coins and banknotes are correctly collected and stored in the same way as foreign currency.

Note that the programs for realizing the POS system 1, product registration device 10, payment device 20, and store controller 30 described above are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the programs are loaded into the computer system and executed. You may also do so. Note that the "computer system" herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Furthermore, the term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. This also includes programs that are retained for a certain period of time. Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in a transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" that transmits the program refers to a medium that has a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Moreover, the above-mentioned program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

1 POS system 1
10 Product registration device 20 Settlement device 30 Store controller 40 LAN
101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Scanner section 105 Display section for clerk 106 Display section for customer 107 Hard disk 108 Operation section for clerk 109 Communication section 110 Buzzer 111 Print section 119 Bus 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 Scanner section 205 Display section 206 Operation section 207 Communication section 208 Buzzer 209 Print section 210 Change machine 211 Sign pole 219 Bus

Claims (4)

Settlement in a system that has a registration device operated by a store clerk to register the product to be purchased by the customer , and a settlement device operated by the customer himself to settle the payment for the product registered in the registration device to be purchased by the customer. A device,
Receiving means for receiving payment information transmitted from the registration device;
A payment method that allows deposits and withdrawals in your home currency,
display means and
Equipped with
The display means is
When the receiving means receives the product registration information regarding the purchased product and the deposited amount in foreign currency as settlement information, the deposited amount in foreign currency, the deposited amount in home currency converted from the deposited amount in foreign currency, and , display
If the receiving means receives the product registration information as payment information and does not receive the deposited amount in the currency of another country, displays the deposited amount in the home currency that has been deposited into the payment means.
A payment device characterized by: Issuance means
Equipped with
When the receiving means receives the product registration information and the deposited amount in foreign currency as settlement information, the issuing means receives the deposited amount in the currency of the foreign country and the deposited amount in the currency of the foreign country converted from the deposited amount in the currency of the foreign country. 2. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein the payment device issues a receipt on which the deposit amount and the product name of the purchased product based on the product registration information are printed. The payment means is
Regardless of whether or not the receiving means receives the deposited amount in the currency of another country as payment information, the payment is made in the home currency, and if change is generated, the change is discharged in cash in the home currency. do
The payment device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that : A program that causes a computer to function as a payment device for customers to operate and pay for products registered in a registration device operated by a store clerk, the program comprising:
The computer,
receiving means for receiving payment information transmitted from the registration device;
A payment method that allows deposits and withdrawals in your home currency;
function as a display means ,
The display means is
When the receiving means receives the product registration information regarding the purchased product and the deposited amount in foreign currency as settlement information, the deposited amount in foreign currency, the deposited amount in home currency converted from the deposited amount in foreign currency, and , display
If the receiving means receives the product registration information as payment information and does not receive the deposited amount in the currency of another country, displays the deposited amount in the home currency that has been deposited into the payment means.
A program characterized by :

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