JPH02171891A - Sales automating device for retail shop - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To save labor in a register and to use practically sales information by automating the determination and display of a sales discount amount, the transmission of the amount to the register according to an elapsed time after the production of perishables, etc., the accumulation and transmission of temperature control information, etc., of a showcase. CONSTITUTION:More than one temperature sensor 1a and display 1b are provided in a showcase 1, which is equipped with a freeze function, to display the perishables and connected to an information processor 2. According to a signal from the processor 2, the temperature of the showcase is adjusted and based on the elapsed time after the production of a commodity, the determination or display of the discount amount at the time of sales and the transmission of the amount to a register 5 are executed. By adding a weight meter 3 or a printer 4, the production data, price, name, weight and the production time symbol of the commodity, or successive numbers and a bar code are printed. The labor is saved for the check of a production period and the input of the discount amount, etc., and a sales automating device can be effectively utilized to the sales strategy of sales result information, etc. Then, reliance to a retail shop can be increased.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a sales automation device in a retail store, and is particularly applicable to a sales automation device for fresh foods, etc. in a retail store represented by a supermarket or convenience store. Relating to automated equipment.

[Conventional technology] In retail stores such as supermarkets, fresh food products are packaged in small portions according to the amount needed by customers and displayed on product display shelves with refrigeration functions for sale. . The freshness of perishable foods strongly depends on the manufacturing time, shelf life, and storage temperature of the product, and the commercial value of perishable foods is influenced by its freshness. Therefore, the price that motivates customers to purchase must be set lower over time.

Conventionally, the above price changes were performed manually. In other words, a store clerk who patrols the product display shelves judges the freshness based on experience, puts a 50 yen discount sticker on the product, and when a customer who buys the product brings the product to the register, the cashier can check the freshness of the product. The amount displayed on the sticker was deducted.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the conventional method described above requires store staff to constantly patrol the sales floor, inspect the manufacturing timing and freshness of a wide variety of products, and manually change prices. First, the cashier inputs the regular price into the register and then enters the discount amount manually, which causes the problem of sloppy tabulation work.

The present invention focuses on the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims to provide an apparatus that automates the price revision work for products whose freshness has decreased and also enables detailed price management for a wide variety of products.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the sales automation device in a retail store according to the present invention has a refrigeration function and has one or more product display shelves mainly displaying fresh foods. a temperature sensor and one or more display devices, the temperature sensor and the display device are connected to one or more information processing devices, and the information processing device displays the product display detected by the temperature sensor. The temperature of the shelf is memorized, and a preset program outputs a discount amount of 8'0 for the displayed item, and the discount amount is displayed on the display, and a signal sent from the information processing device is used to separately set the discount amount. A built-in temperature control device adjusts the temperature of the product display shelves, and has the added function of issuing an alarm if the temperature cannot be adjusted.A weight scale transmits weight data to an information processing device, and a printer prints on labels affixed to products. The manufacturing date, price, product name, weight, etc. of the products placed on the weighing scale are automatically printed on labels, and the labels are affixed to the products manually. Display the product on a product display shelf with a refrigeration function that handles the product, and the information processing device outputs a different discount amount depending on the manufacturing date of the product, displays the discount amount on a display, and attaches it to the product. A printer that can print on labels and barcodes, and a register with a barcode reader that can send and receive data from the information processing device are installed, and the information processing device is equipped with a printer that can print on labels and barcodes, and a register with a barcode reader that can send and receive data from the information processing device. The barcodes of the necessary items among these items are automatically printed on labels, the labels are affixed to the products manually, and the products are displayed on product display shelves with refrigeration functions that mainly handle fresh foods. The information processing device outputs a different discount amount depending on the manufacturing date of the product, displays the discount amount on the display, and sells the product after deducting the discount amount based on the data read by the barcode reader at the register. In addition to transmitting prices to the register, information regarding sales, inventory, etc. is automatically displayed on the information processing device based on the data transmitted from the register, and the information processing device is connected to a public telephone line or a private telephone line. A barcode reader, a keyboard for inputting information, etc. are provided, and a pager is used as a medium to transmit information such as out-of-stock information to the clerk in charge and a warning when the temperature of the product display shelf cannot be adjusted.
A portable terminal device incorporating a label printer, a means of wired or wireless data communication with the information processing device, and a power supply is installed, and if it becomes necessary to revise the price of each product individually, the product display At the site, the store clerk in charge prints the discount amount, etc. on a label using the portable terminal device, attaches it to the applicable product, and transmits the above data to the information processing device, which connects to the public telephone line. A card league for reading information on credit cards and the like is added to the connection means, and public information on credit cards and the like can be displayed on a telephone or information processing device using a public telephone line.

[Function] According to the above configuration, the discount amount at the time of sale of perishable foods, etc. can be determined, displayed, and transmitted to the register based on the passage of time after production, the temperature control of product display shelves, and the information on sales and inventory amount can be determined. By automating the accumulation and transmission, and making it possible to check the creditworthiness of credit cards, it saves labor such as checking the manufacturing date, displaying the discount amount, and manpower at the register, which was previously done manually, and also improves sales performance. Information, etc. can be utilized.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the sales automation device in a retail store according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment related to claim (1), in which thermocouple temperature sensors 1a are arranged at main locations of a product display shelf 1 with a refrigeration function, and light emitting diodes are installed at easily visible locations on the front edge of the product display shelf 1. A display device 1b using a is attached. Further, an information processing device 2 using a microcomputer is installed at an appropriate location within the retail store, and the temperature sensor 1a and price display 1b are connected to the information processing device 2.

Temperature information on the product display shelves detected by the temperature sensor 1a is manually input to the information processing device 2 at regular intervals.
processes the temperature data and elapsed time data after display using a program related to sales policy, sales technology, etc. that is manually entered into the information processing device 2, determines whether the current price is appropriate, and makes necessary adjustments. Each time, the discount amount is output and automatically displayed on the display 1b, and is also sent to the information processing device 2 as data by 'rf product. Further, the temperature and elapsed time data are displayed on the display of the information processing device 2.

In claim (2), there is provided a control device that controls the temperature of the product display shelf, and also determines whether the temperature of the display shelf is appropriate and adjusts the temperature as necessary due to changes in environmental temperature or changes in the type of product displayed. The temperature control device is connected to the information processing device according to claim (1), which has a program that outputs a command,
Based on the temperature data input by the temperature sensor disposed on the display shelf, the information processing device outputs a temperature correction command to operate the control device. Furthermore, if the temperature control limit is exceeded due to a sudden temperature change or the like, the information processing device can issue an audio warning and display a message to that effect on the display.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment related to claim (3), in which a weight scale 3 and a printer 4 for printing on labels attached to products are added to the apparatus described in claim 1). 4 is connected to the information processing device 2 and installed at a place where products are prepared before being displayed on the product display shelf 1.

The items to be printed on the label are, for example, product name: XXXXX, date of manufacture: November 28, 1985, manufacturing code A, weight according to the scale ff1266g, price according to the information processing device 7
If the price is 98 yen, the printer 4 prints a label 4a as shown in FIG. This process is performed for the number of items on display, but each item has a different weight and price.

Currently, the product name is XXXX and the date of manufacture is November 29, 1988.
If the manufacturing date is B for the product dated November 30, 1988, and C is the manufacturing code for the product dated November 30, 1988, then the freshness is A.

Since prices fall in the order of B and C, for example, the price of A is 10
You can change the discount to 0 yen off, B to 50 yen off, C to 20 yen off, and so on. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the display 1b displays A→B-
+C, or as shown in Figure 5, A,
A display device that displays B and C simultaneously may be used.

With this method, even for the same item, prices can be reset depending on the time of manufacture, making it easier to set prices more precisely.

FIG. 6 is an embodiment related to claim (4).
A register 5 with a barcode reader is connected to the information processing device 2, and the printer 4 can also print barcodes. As shown in Figure 7, the label 4a includes the date of manufacture, price, product name, weight, and manufacturing code, as well as the product information.
A serial number and its barcode are added and printed. In the example in Figure 7, product serial number 881128.017A-0
0 means the 17th product manufactured on November 28, 1988, the manufacturing symbol is A, and the product name symbol is OO.These symbols and prices are encoded and printed on the barcode. Ru.

When the customer brings the product to the register, the cashier reads the barcode with the barcode reader 6 and displays it at the register 5.
Based on the input information, the information processing device 2
transmits the price to the register 5, and the price is totaled by repeating the above operation. At that time, the manufacturing symbol A, B
, C, etc., the discount amount is automatically calculated.

The information processing device 2 stores the discount amount and transmits it to the register when necessary, so the register staff does not need to input or know the discount amount.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment related to claim (5), in which a telephone 7 with a modem is connected to the information processing device 2, and the telephone 7 is connected to the information processing device 2.
is connected to a public communication line or a private line, and is used to send claims (
In 2), when the temperature control of the product display shelf 1 exceeds the limit, the information processing device 2 issues an alarm or transmits information such as product out-of-stock information. FIG. 9 shows an example of transmitting out-of-stock information using a pager that can transmit text.

FIG. 10 shows an embodiment related to claim (6), in which a portable terminal device 8 equipped with a barcode reader, a keyboard, a label printer, a wireless transmitter, and a power source is added, and
The information processing device 2 is connected to a wireless transmitting/receiving terminal device 2a.

If the clerk in charge carries the portable terminal device 8 around the sales floor and discovers a product whose value has significantly decreased due to scratches, etc., the price of the product must be changed regardless of the elapsed display time or temperature. If the barcode printed on the label is read by the barcode reader 6 and the discount amount is entered from the keyboard 8a, this information is input manually to the information processing device 2 via the wireless receiving/transmitting terminal device 2-a. The label printer 8b of the portable terminal device 8 is the eleventh label printer 8b.
Eject a label with the discount amount printed on it as shown in the figure. The clerk in charge attaches the label to the product.

The above-mentioned data transfer may be performed wirelessly, or may be performed by performing several price change processes and then transferring the data in bulk through a connector connection. Furthermore, the portable terminal 8c can also be used for inventory management of miscellaneous goods and other products unrelated to freshness, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is an embodiment related to claim (7), in which a card reader 9 for reading magnetic information such as a credit card is connected to a telephone 7 with a modem connected to a public telephone line, and a customer uses a credit card. When purchasing a credit card, the user can insert the credit card into the card reader 9 and use a public telephone line to check whether the card has been damaged or not. This method allows cashiers to instantly check credit cards if the telephone is equipped with a display.

In this example, only a temperature sensor was installed on the product display shelf, but it may be replaced with a humidity sensor if necessary on the display shelf for vegetables, fruits, etc. Also, if there is no temperature change or when temperature change is important If not, the number of temperature sensors may be reduced. The temperature sensor is not limited to a thermocouple type, but a thermistor type or the like may be used, and the display may be a liquid crystal or the like. The manufacturing time symbols for products have been explained using the example of days, but depending on the type of product, symbols may be determined for each manufacturing time.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, the discount amount at the time of sale of perishable foods, etc. can be determined, displayed, and transmitted to the register based on the passage of time after production, and the temperature control of the product display shelf can be controlled. By automating the accumulation and transmission of sales and inventory information, the labor required to inspect manufacturing dates, display discount amounts, and discount amounts at registers, which had previously been done manually, is greatly reduced, and the accumulated sales Performance information etc. can be effectively utilized for sales strategies. In addition, customers can easily identify the freshness classification of displayed products using the manufacturing symbols, which has the effect of increasing trust in the retail store.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 13 are explanatory diagrams of a sales automation device according to an embodiment, in which FIG. 1 is a claim (1), FIGS. 2 to 5 are claims 3), and FIGS. The figures are claim (4), Figures 8 to 9.
The figure is claim (5), and Figures 10 to 12 are claim (6).
, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram according to claim (7). 1...Product display shelf 1a...Temperature sensor 1b...Display device 2...Information processing device 3...ff1ffi total 4... ... Printer 5 ... ◆ ... Register 6 ... Barcode reader 7 ... Telephone 7a ... Pager ... Portable terminal device a...Keyboard b...Label printer...Cart League

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) One or more temperature sensors 1a and one or more indicators 1b are arranged in a product display shelf 1 that has a refrigeration function and mainly displays fresh foods, and the temperature sensor 1a is displayed. The information processing device 2 stores the temperature of the product display shelf 1 detected by the temperature sensor 1a, and discounts the displayed products according to a preset program. A sales automation device for a retail store, characterized in that the amount is output and the discount amount is displayed on the display 1b. (2) The sales automation device according to claim (1), wherein a separately provided temperature control device has a function of adjusting the temperature of the product display shelf in response to a signal transmitted by the information processing device, and issuing an alarm if the temperature cannot be adjusted. (3) Weighing scale 3 that transmits weight data to the information processing device 2
and a printer 4 that prints on labels to be attached to products, and automatically prints the manufacturing date, price, product name, weight, etc. of the products placed on the scale 3 on the labels, and then manually prints the labels. After pasting the label on the product, the product is displayed on a product display shelf 1 with a refrigeration function that mainly handles perishable foods, and the information processing device 2 outputs different discount amounts depending on the manufacturing time of the product, 3. The sales automation device according to claim 2, wherein the discount amount is displayed on the display device 1b. (4) A printer 4 capable of printing labels and barcodes to be attached to products, and a register 5 equipped with a barcode reader capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the information processing device 2 are provided, and the date and time of manufacture of the products and the register 5 are provided. Price, product name, weight, product number, etc., as well as barcodes for the necessary items among these items, are automatically printed on a label, and the label is manually attached to the product. The products are displayed on a display shelf 1 having a refrigeration function, and the information processing device 2 outputs a different discount amount depending on the manufacturing date of the product, displays the discount amount on the display 1b, and displays the bar code on the register 5. Based on the data read by the reader 6, the sales price after deducting the discount amount is transmitted to the register 5, and the register 5
4. The sales automation device according to claim 3, wherein information regarding sales, inventory amount, etc. is automatically displayed on the information processing device 2 based on data transmitted from the sales automation device. (5) It has a means for connecting the information processing device 2 to a public telephone line or a private telephone line, and uses the pager 7a as a medium to transmit information such as out-of-stock information and warnings when the temperature of the product display shelf cannot be adjusted to the clerk in charge. The sales automation device according to claim (4). (6) A portable terminal device 8 incorporating a barcode reader 6, a keyboard 8a for inputting information, etc., a label printer 8b, means for wired or wireless data communication with the information processing device 2, and a power source. If it becomes necessary to revise the price of each product individually, the clerk in charge at the product display site prints the discount amount, etc. on a label using the portable terminal device 8, and attaches it to the relevant product. 5. The sales automation device according to claim 4, wherein the data is also transmitted to the information processing device 2. (7) A card reader 9 for reading credit card information is added to the connection means with the public telephone line, and public information such as credit cards is displayed on the telephone 7 or information processing device 2 using the public telephone line. The sales automation device according to claim (5).