JPH0229483Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a totalizing device, in which a product-specific charge display section and an organized notation section are attached to a calculation device, and input is easily made to the calculation device based on the organized notation. The present invention relates to a totalizing device that allows aggregation to be performed with simple operations and is also miniaturized.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when the prices of purchased products are totaled using a totaling device (such as a register) in a restaurant or store, the number or symbol given to each product and the price of each product are entered using an input key. I typed it in by hitting each key one by one. Numbers, symbols, etc. and their respective charges are as follows:
The information is input by looking at the menu table or price tag attached to the product, or by relying on the user's memory.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] However, each fare such as number and symbol must be entered one by one, which requires a lot of operations and time. Particularly when looking at a menu table or following the user's memory, input operations take time and have the drawback of causing input errors. In addition, because conventional tabulation devices consist of a calculation device and a cash box, they are difficult to miniaturize and are inconvenient to carry. had drawbacks such as inconvenience.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a totalizing device that simplifies input operations, shortens totaling time, and makes the entire device compact.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The aggregation device according to this invention has a plurality of product-specific price display sections that display product names and charges corresponding to the product names, and positions corresponding to the product-specific charge display sections. a notation section provided in the computer and having an organized notation section consisting of numbers, symbols, etc.; and a calculation device; an input operation section for specifying the above, a first storage section for storing a pair of notation data of product-specific charge data corresponding to the product-specific charge notation section and organized data corresponding to the arrangement notation section, a display section, and a printing section. a drive unit that reads out product-specific charge data corresponding to the arrangement notation section specified by the input operation unit from the first storage unit, displays it on the display unit, and prints it out from the printing unit; a second storage section that sequentially stores the above-mentioned product-specific price data in a designated first storage section; a totalization button that outputs a totalization command when pressed; and calculation means for calculating the aggregated data and outputting the result to the drive unit for display and printing,
The above-mentioned notation section detachably holds the above-mentioned calculation device on the front side, and has a money box provided at the bottom.

[Function] The aggregation device according to the present invention calculates the above information by pressing the input operation section while looking at the display section having a plurality of product-specific charge display sections and an organized display section corresponding to each product-specific charge display section. Specify the organized notation section, sequentially store the above product-specific fee data in the first storage section with the notation data stored in the second storage section, and read out and display the product-specific fee data from the first storage section using the drive section. The data is displayed on the unit and printed out from the printing unit, and the calculation means is stored in the second storage unit in response to a totalization command from the totalization button, calculates the total data, and outputs the result to the drive unit for display and printing. let Further, the above-mentioned calculation device can be removed from the display section and carried separately, and the money can be managed using the money box.

[Embodiment of the invention] FIG. 1 is a partial external view of an embodiment of a totalizing device according to the invention. 1 is a product-specific charge display section 1a in which a product name and a charge corresponding to the product name are written, and a specific reference symbol (or number, etc.) provided corresponding to each item in the above-mentioned product-specific charge display section 1a. This is a plate-shaped notation section consisting of an organized notation section 1b.
2 is a calculation device such as a pocket computer; 3 is an input operation section having the same notation as the above-mentioned arrangement notation section 1b and consisting of a plurality of keys for specifying the arrangement symbol; 4 is a display section such as a liquid crystal; 5 is a printing unit (printer), 6 is a tally button for counting commands,
Each is provided on the upper surface of the computing device 2. P
indicates the printing paper of the printing section 5. In this embodiment, the computing device 2 is installed in the center of the notation section 1, and the notation sections 1a and 1b are formed in areas other than the part where the computing device 2 is installed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the calculation device 2 in FIG. 1, and 7 is a pair of representations of product-specific fee data corresponding to the product-specific fee notation section 1a and organized data corresponding to the organized notation section 1b. This is a first storage section that stores data. Reference numeral 8 denotes a drive unit, which displays certain data on the display unit 4 based on the input from the drive unit 8, and prints a data sheet P from the printing unit 5.
print out. Reference numeral 9 denotes a second storage section, which sequentially stores the product-specific fee data of the first storage section 7 corresponding to the sorting symbol specified by the input operation section 3. Reference numeral 10 denotes an arithmetic unit that totals the fees of the product-specific fee data sequentially stored in the second storage section 9 in response to a totaling command output by pressing the total button 6.

Next, the operation of the counting device according to the present invention configured as above will be explained. First, the store clerk (user) reads the information from the organized notation section 1b of the notation section 1 corresponding to the product to be paid, and inputs it using the input keys of the input operation section 3. Based on the input signal, the first storage section 7 sends the product-specific charge data corresponding to the above-mentioned reference code from among the data stored in the first storage section to the drive section 8 and the second storage section 9. Output. The drive unit 8, which has received the product-specific price data, outputs it to the display unit 4 and the printing unit 5 to display and print the product name and price. The above operation is repeated for each product to be settled, and the totalization button 6 is pressed at the point where the total has been counted to issue a totalization command. The second storage unit 9 sequentially stores the product-specific fee data output from the first storage unit 7,
Upon receiving the aggregation command, the calculating means 10 reads all of the sequentially stored product-specific fee data and performs a fee aggregation calculation. The total charge totaled by the calculation means 10 is displayed on the display section 4 via the drive section 8, and is printed out by the printing section 5, so that the user can check it and pay the bill.

As described above, in the present invention, when inputting using the input operation unit 3, only the reference symbol needs to be inputted using the keys, so the settlement work can be simplified, and labor and time can be reduced to a maximum. . In addition, input operations have been simplified, reducing the chance of key entry errors.

To print out the printout from the printing unit 5, press the tabulation button 6 once to print out all the product names and fees of the product-specific price data to be tabulated, as well as the tabulation results, and then print out two copies of the same content again. It is also possible to make some parts for customers,
You can also keep some of the money on hand at the store.

Further, the totaling device of the present invention has a calculation device 2 detachably held on the front side of the notation section 1, and a money box provided at the bottom. Figures 3a and 3b are views showing the totalizing device of this embodiment, with Figure 3a being a perspective view of the overall appearance, and Figure 3b being a perspective view showing a pull-out money box. In the figure, numeral 11 is a pull-out money box provided at the bottom of the totalizing device, and 11a is its outer case, with a notation section 1a and an arrangement notation section on the top surface other than the part where the calculation device 2 is placed. 1b is provided. 11b is a drawer box which is an inner case,
It can be taken in and out of the outer case 11a. 11c is a coin storage section partitioned by several frames and capable of storing several types of coins in a classified manner. Reference numeral 11d denotes a banknote storage section, which is divided into several sections in a bellows-like manner, so that banknotes can be stored according to type, and since each storage section is bellows-like, it can be contracted and stored in accordance with the number of sheets of each paper. Reference numeral 11e designates a computing device housing section in which the computing device 2 can be attached and detached as shown in FIG. 4, and the computing device 5 can be stored therein when the computing device 2 is removed. 12 is an opening/closing button provided on the upper part of the outer case 11a and allows the drawer box 11b to be opened/closed, and 13 is a key for opening/closing the drawer box 11b.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the calculation device 2 is detachably held on the upper surface of the money box 11, that is, on the surface side of the notation section 1. Figure 4a is a front view showing the state when the computing device 2 is installed, Figure 4b
4 is a right side view of the same, and FIG. 4c is a right side view showing a state in which the computing device 2 is installed and set. 14 is 1
4a and 14b are legs provided at the center of the front surface of the marking section 1, one end of which is fixed or semi-fixed to the marking section 1, and the other end is attached to the computing device mounting piece 15, so that it can be raised and folded freely. . Reference numeral 16 denotes a locking member provided on the lower surface of the computer device 2, and locks the computer device 2 by inserting the projecting piece 16a into the groove of the computer device mounting piece 15 (see FIGS. 4a and 4b). ).
Next, fold one leg 14a as shown in Fig. 4c,
The user side of the computing device 2 is lowered and tilted for easy operation.

By incorporating such a money box 11 and the calculation device 2 into the notation section 1, money management becomes easy, and the calculation device 2 can be stored when not in use and installed in the register installation section. Therefore, it is easy to carry and is convenient for use in temporary stores, stores that frequently move, small stores, etc. It is also possible to connect to terminals such as personal computers and large computers by wire or wirelessly, and it is also possible to perform business analysis such as daily sales aggregation and monthly sales performance. When used in chain stores, franchise stores, etc., the head office can grasp the sales status of each store from moment to moment, and the above-mentioned business analysis can be easily performed. The data input by the input operation section 3 is
By connecting to and transferring data to a computer at the head office, even if the input data is accidentally lost at the branch, the data can be saved at the head office, making it safe. Furthermore, the head office computer is equipped with a clock function, allowing the creation of various statistical data by time of day.

It should be noted that since the product name and price of the data stored in the first storage section 7 can be easily registered and changed, it can be used as a register in any industry. Further, the power source of the computing device 2 may be a dry battery or a rechargeable battery, and it can be used even in places where there is no commercial power source. It is also possible to form the display section 1 from a transparent sheet or the like and make it removable.

[Effect of the invention] As described above, according to the aggregation device according to the invention,
A display section having a plurality of product-specific charge display sections in which product names and charges corresponding to the product names are indicated, and an organized display section consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. provided at positions corresponding to the respective product-specific charge display sections; , a calculation device, and the calculation device includes an input operation section that has the same notation as the organized notation section and specifies the organized notation section by a pressing operation, and a product corresponding to the product-specific price notation section. A first unit that stores a pair of notation data of separate charge data and organized data corresponding to the organized notation section.
The storage section, the display section, the printing section, and the product-specific charge data corresponding to the organized notation section specified by the input operation section are read from the first storage section, displayed on the display section, and printed out from the printing section. a drive unit, and a second unit that sequentially stores the product-specific price data in the first storage unit specified by the input operation unit.
a storage unit, a totalization button that outputs a totalization command in response to a pressing operation, and a calculation operation for performing a totalization operation on the data stored in the second storage unit according to the totalization command, and outputting the result to the drive unit for display and printing. In addition, the notation section removably holds the calculation device on the front surface side, and has a money box at the bottom, which has the effect of saving labor and downsizing the totalizing device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partial external view of an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the computing device in Figure 1;
Fig. 3a is an external perspective view of a totalizing device as an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 3b is a perspective view showing the pull-out money box of Fig. 3a, and Fig. 4a is a calculation of Fig. 3. Device 2
The front view when installed, Figure 4b is the right side view of the same,
FIG. 4c is a right side view of the computing device 2 after it has been installed and set. 1...Indication section, 1a...Product-specific price notation section, 1
b...Organizing notation section, 2...Calculating device, 3...Input operation section, 4...Display section, 5...Printing section, 6...Tally button, 7...First storage section, 8...Drive Part, 9
...Second storage unit, 10...Arithmetic means, 11...Money box. Note that the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts in the figures.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A display section having a plurality of product-specific charge display sections in which product names and charges corresponding to the product names are indicated, and an organized display section consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. provided at positions corresponding to the respective product-specific charge display sections; , a calculation device, and the calculation device includes an input operation section that has the same notation as the organized notation section and specifies the organized notation section by a pressing operation, and a product corresponding to the product-specific price notation section. a first storage section that stores a pair of notation data of separate charge data and organized data corresponding to the organized notation section; a display section; a printing section; and a product corresponding to the organized notation section specified by the input operation section. a drive unit that reads the separate charge data from a first storage unit, displays it on the display unit, and prints it out from the print unit; and a drive unit that sequentially stores the product-specific charge data in the first storage unit specified by the input operation unit. a second storage section, a totalization button that outputs a totalization instruction when pressed, and a totalization operation for the data stored in the second storage section according to the totalization instruction, and outputs the result to the drive section for display and display. A totalizing device, characterized in that the notation section is provided with a calculation means for printing, and the notation section removably holds the calculation device on the front side, and a money box is provided at the bottom.