JPH01298425A - Operation and control system for operator terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the conversion of an operation mode due to an operation error by inserting the card of operation mode correspondence in place of an operator key and setting an operation mode. CONSTITUTION:A card 10 to record readably mode designation data 50 is provided corresponding to the operation mode provided by a terminal device. When the card 10 is inputted to a card reader 11 and a special key is pushed, a mode setting part 20 sets to the operation mode of designation based on the mode designation data 50 read from the card 10 and a special key data 51 input corresponding to the card. Thus, when the operation, which is the card input, is not executed, the operation mode change is impossible, and therefore, the event that the operation mode is switched by mistake can be prevented.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] The present invention aims to prevent the operation mode from changing due to an operation error in the operator terminal operation control method in a terminal device that allows the operator to set the operation mode. a corresponding card readably recorded with mode designation data specifying the operation mode, and a card reader that reads the inserted card;
and a mode setting section that sets the operation mode based on the mode designation data read from the card and input of specific key data corresponding to the card, and is operated by inserting a card corresponding to the operation mode and inputting specific key data. Configure to set mode.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to an improvement in an operator terminal operation control method for a terminal device whose operation mode is set by an operator.

In recent years, systemization in stores has rapidly become widespread, and many functions have been incorporated into terminal devices introduced into stores, and the types of processing have diversified.

For this reason, it takes time to become skilled in the operation, and there is an increased possibility that accumulated data will be lost due to an operational error.

Therefore, in terminal devices such as store systems where operators change frequently, the operation modes are separated by operator keys, and operations that do not need to be performed in normal operation are set in different modes to prevent failures due to operational errors. .

However, since the operation of the operator key is as simple as changing the key switch position, the operation mode may change due to an operation error, and the operation of the terminal device cannot be completely guarded.

Therefore, there is a need for an operator terminal operation control system that protects the operation.

[Prior Art] FIG. 5 is a store system configuration diagram, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of operator keys.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of a store system, and the terminal bag W2 includes a main control unit 3 that sets the operation mode and controls the functions of each part, a processing unit 4 corresponding to each operation mode, and registers sales items. The display section 8 displays the code of the registered product, the total price, etc., the printer 7 outputs the receipt, the operator key 6 sets the operation mode, etc., and the product is registered by the operator. , sales are totaled by the host device 1.

FIG. 6 shows the type of operation mode corresponding to the key position of the operator key 6. The operation mode is set by setting the key position and pressing a specific key unique to the operation mode defined in the keyboard 5.

In the figure, the “OFF” position is the power cutoff, the “LOCK” position is the stop mode set when changing the operator, and the “OP” position is the stop mode set when changing the operator.
The "X" position is an operator mode for performing product registration, etc., the "X" position is an inspection mode for performing cancellation, inspection, etc., and the "Z" position is a payment mode for making payments, each of which is operated and set by the operator in charge.

For example, when an operator who performs product registration is replaced, the operator key 6 is set to the "OP" position, the operator number is input, and a specific key is pressed.

As a result, the operator number is sent to the host device 1,
The host device 1 checks the operator number registered in advance, and if they match, sends the operator name to the terminal device and permits setting of the operator mode.

Thereby, the main control section 3 sets the operation mode to the operation mode and starts a predetermined processing section 4 that performs product registration.

When changing operators, please “LOCK” the operator key.
When the user presses a specific key after changing the position, the terminal device enters a stopped state and no key input is accepted thereafter.

Similarly to the stop mode, the inspection mode and the payment mode are set by operator key settings and specific key manual input.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As explained above, the operation mode setting in the terminal device used in the store system is performed by setting the key position of the operator key and pressing a specific key defined on the keyboard.

Therefore, for example, if a key position is accidentally switched to another key position during operation mode and a product registration operation is performed, there is a possibility that a specific key will be pressed by chance, the operation mode will change, and the registered data will be lost due to subsequent keystrokes. There is.

Therefore, there is a problem in that the operator key is not completely protected against operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide an operator terminal operation control system that prevents changes in operation mode due to operation errors.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the operator terminal control method of the present invention supports multiple types of operation modes, as shown in FIG. A card (10) on which each of the following is readably recorded, and the inserted card (10)
a card reader (11) that reads the mode designation data (11) read from the card (10);
50) and specific key data (51) corresponding to the card
a mode setting section (which sets the operating mode based on the input)
20).

[For production]

Card 1 on which mode specification data 50 is readably recorded
0 is provided corresponding to the operation mode of the terminal device.

When this card 10 is inserted into the card reader 11 and a specific key is pressed, the mode setting unit 20 sets a specified operation mode based on the mode designation data 50 read from the card 10.

As described above, since the operation mode cannot be changed without performing the operation of inserting a card, it is possible to prevent a situation where the operation mode is switched erroneously.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the terminal device of the embodiment, FIG. 3 is a flowchart of operation mode setting processing, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart of operation after setting.

In FIG. 2, numeral 4 indicates a plurality of processing units corresponding to each operation mode, which are called by the main control unit 12, and numeral 10 indicates a card.
11 is a card reader that reads the mode designation data 50 from the inserted card 10; 12 is a main control unit that controls each part; 13 is a setting memory in which the set operation mode information 52 is stored; 14 is a communication control unit that communicates with the host device; The same reference numerals represent the same objects throughout the figures.

Note that the mode setting section 20 in FIG. 1 corresponds to the main control section 12.

The card 10 is composed of a magnetic recording card, an IC card, etc., and has mode designation data 50. That is, operation mode names corresponding to operator keys, such as operation mode and stop mode designation data, are recorded and distributed to the respective operators in charge.

Using this card 10, the following mode setting operation is performed.

(1) The operator selects the card 1 for the specified operation mode.
0 into the card reader 11, and then press a specific key on the keyboard 5 that is determined for that operation mode.

When setting to operation mode, input operator number in addition to the above.

(2) Based on the mode designation data 50 read by the card reader 11, the main control unit 12 recognizes the operation mode name, sets the operation mode by pressing a specific key, and stores the operation mode information set in the setting memory 13. (Operation mode name) 52 is stored.

Operator N when in operation mode.

is transmitted to the higher-level device, and when the operator name is responded from the higher-level device, the operation mode name is stored in the setting memory 13 as the set operation mode information 52.

As described above, the operation mode is set, and the card 1° may be removed.

(3) When the operator is replaced, when the card 10 for stop mode is inserted and a specific key is pressed, the stop mode information is stored in the setting memory 13 and the stop mode is set.

The operation after mode setting is as follows.

+1) If there is key human power, the main control unit 12 refers to the setting memo January 3, and if it is in operation mode, payment mode, etc., calls the corresponding processing unit 4, and the corresponding processing unit 4
Identify key human data and execute predetermined processing.

(2) In the stop mode, the main control unit 12 does not accept key presses.

(3) After a processing end operation determined for each processing unit 4, for example, in the operation mode, a totalization process is executed by pressing the total key, and control is returned to the main control unit 12.

As described above, since the operation mode is set by inserting the card 10 compatible with the operation mode and pressing a specific key, the mode will not change unless another card is inserted, and since the card 10 is distributed according to the operator, it is easy to operate. The guard becomes complete.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention is an operator terminal operation control method in which the operation mode is set by inserting a card corresponding to the operation mode instead of the conventional operator key, so the operational guard is maintained, so it has great business effects. There is something.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a diagram of the principle of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment, Fig. 3 is a flowchart of operation mode setting processing, Fig. 4 is a flowchart of operation after setting, and Fig. 5 is a store system. The configuration diagram and FIG. 6 are operator key explanatory diagrams. In the figure, 1 is a host device, 2 is a terminal device, 4 is a processing unit, 5 is a keyboard, 6 is an operator key, 7 is a printer, 8 is a display unit, 10 is a card, 11 is a card reader, and 2 is a main control unit. 13 is a setting memory, 14 is a communication control unit, 20 is a mode setting unit, 50 is mode designation data, 51 is specific key data, 52 is a block diagram of a terminal device of the set operation mode information 1st period bait row Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] A plurality of types of operation modes are provided, a predetermined operation mode is set based on a mode designation operation and a specific key operation, and input data is identified based on the set operation mode and predetermined processing is performed. In a terminal device, a card (10) corresponding to the plurality of types of operation modes and readably recording mode designation data (50) for specifying the operation mode, and the inserted card (10) are provided.
a card reader (11) that reads the mode designation data (0); and a card reader (11) that reads the mode designation data (
50) and specific key data (51) corresponding to the card
a mode setting section (which sets the operation mode based on the input);
20), and the operator terminal operation control method is characterized in that the operation mode is set by inserting a card (10) corresponding to the operation mode and inputting specific key data (51).