JPH0254398A - Electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent an unjust action by permitting a registering processing only when an operator code is inputted in a prescribed working time at every operator. CONSTITUTION:A cashier code is inputted from a ten-key 21 of a keyboard 2, a CAS key 26 is operated, continuously the starting time and end time of the working time are inputted, and then, an ST key 25 is operated. Thus, a CPU 1 permits the cashier to be turned on when a current time is in the business time corresponding to the cashier code concerned, makes the registering processing executed, and permits the open/close of a cash box 8. Further, the CPU 1 executes the turning-off processing of the cashier after the completion of sales registration after the passage of the business time based on the timing output of a clock circuit 3, and prohibits the registration processing and open/ close of the cash box 8. Consequently, the unjust action at the time other than the working time can be effectively prohibited.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an electronic cash register (hereinafter referred to as ECR), and in particular to an ECR that can be operated by an operator only within a time set by each operator.
Regarding.

[Conventional technology] The operator who operates the ECR is called a cashier.

When a cashier starts the registration process in the ECR, the cashier code predetermined for each cashier is entered using the keys to declare the cashier ON, and if the cashier code is registered in the ECR, the registration process starts. is now allowed. While the cashier is declared ON, the cashier can freely handle the money in the cash box.

At closing time, when the cashier finishes the registration operation, the cashier enters a predetermined code and closes the cashier.
Give an F commendation speech. When the cashier OFF declaration is made, not only registration processing is prohibited thereafter, but also opening/closing of the cash box is prohibited.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] In the ECR described above, the cashier can declare the cashier ON at any time, so the cashier can freely open and close the cash box, and is prevented from committing fraudulent acts such as stealing money. can.

Further, if a person other than the cashier knows the cashier code for declaring the cashier ON, he or she can declare the cashier ON at any time, and similarly can commit fraudulent acts. Furthermore, even if the cashier leaves the ECR while the cashier is declared ON, the cash box can be easily opened and closed, which poses a crime prevention problem.

Therefore, the main purpose of this invention is to set in advance a time period in which each cashier can declare the cashier ON, and to prevent the cashier from engaging in fraudulent activity by preventing the cashier from turning on the cashier except during that period. The objective is to provide ECR that can be prevented.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention is an ECR that can be operated by an operator only within the time set for each operator, and has a memory that stores data indicating working hours for each operator code. a clock means for measuring the current time; an input means for inputting an operator code; and a storage means for storing data indicating working hours corresponding to the input operator code in response to input of the operator code. If the current time is within the read working hours, the operator is allowed to perform the registration process.

[Operation] The ECR according to the present invention allows the registration process when the operator code is input only during the working hours specified for each operator. It can prevent fraudulent acts such as stealing money from people.

[Embodiment of the invention] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 shows the key layout of the keyboard, and Figure 4 shows the RA
It is a diagram showing the contents stored in M.

First, the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. In FIG. 2, the CPU constituting the control means includes a keyboard 2 and a clock circuit 3.
, ROM 4 , RAM 5 , display 6 , printer 7 and cash box 8 are connected. The keyboard 2 is used for inputting product unit price data, department codes, etc., as well as a cashier code for instructing cashier ON, which is a feature of the present invention.
Contains various keys as shown in the figure.

That is, the keyboard 2 has a numeric keypad 21 and a department (D
It includes an EPT) key 22, a PLU key 23, an @ key 24, an ST key 25, and a CAS key 26. The numeric keypad 21 is used to input unit price data, department code, cashier code, etc. Department key 22
is operated to identify whether it is numerical data input from the numeric keypad 21 or a department code. PLU key 2
3 is for specifying whether it is numerical data input from the numeric keypad 21 or a PLU code, and is operated when registering data regarding a product using a so-called price lookup function. The @ key 24 is used to input the number of products, and as will be explained later in FIG.
Operated to set LE time data. The ST key 25 is operated to set various data. CA
The S key 26 is operated when paying the bill, and is also used to set data.

The clock circuit 3 shown in FIG. 2 measures the current time, and the ROM 4 stores in advance a program based on a flowchart shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, which will be described later. RAM
5 stores data input from the keyboard 2 and includes a table as shown in FIG. That is,
The RAM 5 includes a sign table 50, and areas 501, 502, . . . of the sign table 50 store data indicating each cashier code and the working hours of each cashier. IDLE time is stored in area 52. This IDLE time is set to automatically declare the cashier OFF if there is no key input even after a predetermined period of time has passed after the cashier is declared ON. The cashier code of the currently operating cashier and the working hours of the cashier are copied from the sign table 50 and stored in the cashier ON data area 53. In area 54, a sales registration flag is stored. Area 55 is used as a counter for the IDLE timer.

The display 6 shown in FIG. 2 displays data input from the keyboard 2, data calculated by the CPU, and the like, and the printer 7 prints these data. The cash box 5 stores change reserves and coins paid by customers.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are flowcharts for explaining specific operations of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a key operation procedure of an embodiment of the invention.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B to 5, a specific operation of an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, key operations will be explained. When declaring the cashier ON, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the cashier code is input from the numeric keypad 21 and the CAS key 26 is operated. As a result, a cashier ON declaration is made. To declare the cashier OFF, use the numeric keypad 21.
After inputting "0" from , operate the CAS key 26.

Further, when setting the cashier code and working hours in the sign table 50 of the RAM 5, the cashier code is inputted using the numeric keypad 21, the CAS key 26 is operated, and then the start time and end time of working hours are inputted using the numeric keypad 21. After that, operate the ST key 25. By repeating this operation, the area 50 of the sign table 50
1, 502, . . . are sequentially set with data indicating each cashier code and working hours. Also, IDLE
When setting the time, as shown in Figure 5(d),
After entering data from the numeric keypad 21, press the @ key 24
, then enter the set time using the numeric keypad 21,
Operate the ST key 25.

Next, referring to FIG. 1A, the cashier ON check operation will be described. The CPU waits until a key is input from the keyboard 2, and after the cashier code is input according to the procedure shown in FIG. 5(a), the CAS
When the key 26 is operated, it is determined that the key input is to turn on the cashier, and the sign table 50 is searched.
Search for the keyed-in cashier code. If the key-input cashier code is not registered in the sign table 50, an error is displayed, and if it is registered, the current time is read based on the clock signal given from the clock circuit 3. Then, the CPUI checks whether the current time is within the working hours registered corresponding to the corresponding cashier code.

If it is not during working hours, an error is displayed, and if it is during working hours, the cashier is allowed to be turned on, registration processing is enabled, and opening/closing of the cash box 8 is permitted. Furthermore, the CPUI copies the corresponding cashier code and working hours to the cashier ON data area 53.

Next, check 1 while the cashier is on will be explained. The CPU is constantly based on the clock output of the clock circuit 3.
Read the current time. Then, it is checked whether the current time is within the working hours stored in the sign table 50 corresponding to the cashier who is currently working (9).If it is within the working hours, it is shown in FIG. 1B. Proceed to Check 2 when the cashier is ON, and if the time is not within IHI, determine whether the sales registration flag is set in area 54. If the sales registration flag is set, wait until sales registration is completed. After that, jump to cashier OFF processing.

Also, if the sales are not registered, you can do the same to the cashier
Jump to FF processing. This cashier OFF process is performed by pressing "0" from the numeric keypad 21 as shown in FIG. 5(b).
is input and then the CAS key 26 is operated, and the registration process is performed simultaneously and the opening/closing of the cash box 8 is prohibited.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1B, the check when the cashier is turned on will be explained. When the cashier finishes registering sales and no longer operates the keyboard 2, the CPU starts the IDLE timer in the area 55 immediately after the CAS key 26 is operated. This IDLE timer is 1
The count increases by 1 every time a minute passes. At the same time, the CPUI waits until a key input is made. If there is a key input, the IDLE timer is stopped, and if there is no key input, the count value of the IDLE timer is compared with the IDLE setting time set in the area 54. If the time output of the JDLE timer indicates that the IDLE setting time has elapsed (17), the system waits until a key input is made, and if the IDLE setting time has elapsed (17), it is determined whether or not the registering flag is set in the area 54. If the sell-1 unit registration flag is not set, jump to the cashier OFF process (7. If the sell '2 register flag is set, wait until sales registration is completed), then jump to the cashier OFF process. do.

In other words, after the cashier completes the sales registration, the IDL
E Registration processing is allowed until the set time elapses, but I
If there is no key input even after the DLE setting time has elapsed, registration processing is prohibited. Therefore, the cashier is cashier O
Even if the user leaves the ECR in the N state, once the IDLE setting time has elapsed, the registration process is prohibited and the opening/closing of the cash box 8 is also prohibited, so there is no crime prevention problem.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, data indicating working hours is stored for each operator code, and when the operator code is input and the cashier is declared ON, the current time or Since the registration process is only allowed during the cashier's working hours, someone who knows Chiyanonya or the cashier's cashier code cannot turn on the cashier outside of 11 hours. Therefore, fraudulent acts such as stealing money by opening and closing the cash box can be effectively prevented.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are flowcharts for explaining the specific operation of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a key arrangement diagram of the keyboard shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the storage contents of RAM shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 shows a key operation procedure in one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is the CPU, 2 is the keyboard, 3 is the clock circuit, 4 is the ROM, 5 is the RAM, 6 is the display, 7 is the printer, 8 is the cash box, 21 is the numeric keypad, 24 is the @ key, and 25 is ST Key 26 is a CAS key, and 50 is a signature table. Figure 1A Figure 1B Figure 4 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure/2 Figure 5 (Q)

Claims (1)

[Claims] An electronic cash register that can be operated by an operator only within the time set for each operator, comprising: a storage means for storing data indicating working hours for each operator code; a clock means for measuring time; an input means for inputting an operator code; and in response to input of the operator code from the input means, reading data indicating working hours corresponding to the input operator code from the storage means. , an electronic cash register comprising a control means for permitting registration processing by an operator if the current time is within the read working hours.