JPH03144790A - Electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the management of service tickets by editing prescribed service ticket printing data in accordance with the keying of a service ticket key and printing the edited data on ticket paper by a ticket issuing machine to issue the ticket. CONSTITUTION:The electronic cash register is provided with a service ticket issue control means for editing the prescribed service ticket printing data in accordance with the keying of the service ticket key 49, printing the edited data on ticket paper by the ticket issuing machine 3 and issuing the printed ticket. At the time of depressing the key 49, the service ticket on which the prescribed service ticket data are printed by the machine 3 is automatically issued. Consequently, the service ticket can be used by quite the application system as normal tickets, the preparation of space for securing many service tickets can be made unnecessary, the management of service tickets can be simplified, and the load on a clerk can be reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an electronic cash register with a ticket issuing function used in restaurants, movie theaters, etc.

[Prior Art] For example, in a restaurant that uses a prepayment system, a ticket for the ordered menu requested by the customer is handed to the customer in exchange for the price. There is something. Conventionally, this type of electronic cash register is connected to a ticket issuing machine via a signal cable, and has a key on the keyboard for inputting the ordered menu. It is known that the ticket printing data such as the item name corresponding to the order menu is edited and sent to the ticket issuing machine, and the ticket issuing machine prints the printing data on the ticket paper set in advance and issues the ticket. . Since such restaurants do not need to issue receipts, the registration data is generally printed only in journals for historical management.

By the way, not only retail stores such as supermarkets and specialty stores, but also restaurants, etc. distribute discount service coupons to customers at the time of payment, and when the customer presents the service coupon, the discount is given accordingly. There are some stores that are trying to make this popular. In such restaurants, it has been common for a large number of service coupons to be prepared near the electronic cash register, and the clerk who takes an order from a customer hands them out as needed.

[Question 8 to be solved by the invention] However, in this case, the clerk must operate the service ticket using a completely different operation system from the ticket automatically issued from the ticket issuing machine in response to key input operations, and This requires space to store a large number of service tickets, making management complicated and burdensome for store staff.

Additionally, in store management, it is conceivable to issue service tickets only to customers who place an order over a predetermined amount, but with conventional technology, the decision as to whether or not to issue a service ticket is left to the discretion of the store staff. There was also the risk of forgetting to issue service tickets and causing inconvenience to customers.

Therefore, the present invention allows service tickets to be operated in exactly the same operating system as tickets, does not require space for preparing a large number of service tickets, and can simplify service ticket management. The aim is to provide an electronic cash register that can reduce the burden on store staff.

In addition, we aim to provide an electronic cash register that can automatically issue a service ticket when a transaction exceeds a predetermined amount, thereby preventing forgetting to issue a service ticket and improving the reliability of the store. It is something.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention in Box 1 is provided with a ticket issuing machine that prints predetermined data on a ticket paper that is harder than receipt paper and issues a ticket, and sells products input through an input section. In an electronic cash register that registers product sales data in a storage unit based on information about the service ticket key and
a data editing means for editing predetermined service ticket print data in response to key input of the service ticket key, and a service ticket for printing the service ticket print data edited by the editing means on ticket paper using a ticket issuing machine and issuing a ticket. Ticket issuing control means.

In addition to the first invention, the invention of Box 2 includes a totalizer that adds up the sales amount of the sales product whose information is input through the input section for each transaction, and a closing key that instructs the end of one transaction. , a comparison means for comparing the total amount of the totalizer with a preset service ticket issuance limit amount in response to the key input of the closing key, and a comparison means that compares the total amount of the total amount with a preset service ticket issuance limit amount according to the key input of the closing key, and a predetermined service when the total amount is equal to or greater than the ticket issuance limit amount by this comparison means. A data editing means for editing ticket printing data is provided, and the service ticket printing data edited by each data editing means is printed on a ticket paper by a ticket issuing machine and the ticket is issued.

[Function] If the electronic cash register of the invention in Application Box 1 is used,
In response to key input of the service ticket key, a ticket issuing machine automatically issues a service ticket with predetermined service ticket data printed on ticket paper.

In addition, in the case of the electronic cash register of the second invention of the present application, the total amount of one transaction is compared with the service ticket issuance limit amount according to the key input of the closing key, and when the total amount is equal to or greater than the limit amount, A ticket issuing machine automatically issues a service ticket with predetermined service ticket data printed on a ticket paper. Further, similarly to the first invention, it is also possible to automatically issue a service ticket by inputting the service ticket key.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to an electronic cash register for restaurant use will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the electronic cash register of this embodiment, which includes an electronic cash register main body 1 and a ticket issuing machine 3 connected to the main body 1 via a signal cable 2. configured. The main body 1 is provided with a keyboard 4 on the front surface of the casing, a display 5 on the top surface of the casing, and a drawer 6 on the bottom surface of the casing.

The ticket issuing machine 3 has a large number of ticket papers stored therein, and under the control of the main body 1, the transport mechanism transports the ticket papers one by one and prints data using the print head. Tickets are issued from the ticket issuing lower that has been installed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 4 includes a plurality of menu keys 41 each having a menu code assigned to each menu item, a numeric key 42 for inputting numerical data, and a multiplier input key. a multiplication key 43, a subtotal key 44, a deposit/cash key 45 for instructing the end of a cash transaction, a multiplication key 46, a premium key 47, a discount key 48 for instructing the end of a credit transaction, etc. In addition to various keys used for product registration operations, a service ticket key 49 is provided for instructing the issuance of service tickets.

The display 5 is for electronically displaying the item name, price, total amount, etc. of the menu set to the menu key 41 that has been input.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic cash register main body 1. As shown in FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU (central processing unit f) as the main body of the control unit, which has a built-in arithmetic circuit, a memory control circuit, etc., and executes various arithmetic processing according to input data from the keyboard 4. A ROM (read only memory) 1 for storing fixed data such as control program data and character generator data is provided via a pass line 12.
3 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 14 having a memory for registering product sales data.

In addition, the clock circuit 15 that measures time, "registration" and "payment"
A signal is taken in from the mode switch 16 for selecting various business modes such as "setting", and the drawer 6
an I10 port 18 that outputs a drive signal to the drawer opening device 17 that opens the drawer, one keyboard controller that receives key signals from the keyboard 4, and characters, numbers, etc. that drive and control the display 5 and correspond to display data. A display controller 20 for displaying , a printer controller 22 for driving and controlling a journal printer 21 for printing on a journal (internal recording paper), and a ticket issuing machine 3 connected via the signal cable 3 to the ticket issuing machine 3. a printer interface 23 that sends print data, etc.;
etc. are connected to the CPUI via the path line 12.

As shown in FIG. 4, the RAM 14 includes a menu table in which item names and 11 values are set corresponding to the menu codes of each menu item, and an area is provided for summing up sales amounts for each menu item. 141, Service ticket table where the information to be printed on the service ticket is set 142. Totalizer 143 for adding and storing the sales amount of the products sold in the transaction, the lower limit of the amount for which the service ticket is issued A limit memory 144 for storing the ticket, a print buffer 145 for temporarily storing print data for the ticket issuing machine 145, a flag memory 146 for a registration flag F indicating that registration is in progress, and the like are formed.

The CPU 11 is program-controlled to execute the process shown in FIG. 5 when the electronic cash register is powered on. In other words, after performing predetermined initialization processing such as memory clearing in response to power-on,
Waits for key input from keyboard 4. When a key signal is input from the keyboard 4 via the keyboard controller 19, the state of the mode switch 16 is checked via the I10 port 18. And mode switch 16
The key processing corresponding to the input key is executed according to the business mode selected by .

Here, suppose that a key instructing the setting of service information for the service ticket table 142 is entered with the "setting" mode selected (for example, code "99").
(input of the subtotal key 44 after entering the number), service information is set in the service ticket table 142 based on the subsequent key input data. Further, if a key instructing the setting of the service ticket limit amount in the limit amount memory 144 is entered (for example, the subtotal key 4 after entering the code r999J)
4), the limit amount information is set in the limit amount memory 144 based on the subsequent key input data. Note that the setting of the service information and the limit amount information is performed by processing numerical data using the numeric keys 42 as ASCII codes, similarly to the setting of each menu data for the menu table 141.

Meanwhile, the menu with "Registration" mode selected.

If one of the knee keys 41 is pressed, menu key processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed. That is, in response to a key input of the menu key 41, the flag memory 146 is first
The registration flag F is determined, and if it has been reset to "0", it is set to "1". Next, the menu code corresponding to the input menu key 41 is determined, and the item name and unit price corresponding to the menu code are read from the menu table 141. Then, calculate the price by multiplying the unit price by the number of registered points, and add this price to Menu Table 1.
Additional registration is made in the cumulative sales amount area corresponding to the menu code of 41. In addition, the number of registered points can be determined by pressing the menu key 41.
If there is a multiplier input using the multiplication key 43 immediately before the input of , the multiplier becomes that multiplier, and if there is no multiplier input, the
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Next, the above price is added to the totalizer 143. Further, the item name and price are displayed on the display 5, and the journal printer 21 is driven to print out the menu code and price on a journal.

Next, edit the ticket printing data based on the item name,
Set it in the print buffer 145. Then, the contents of this print buffer 145 are sent to the ticket issuing machine 3 via the printer interface 23 and the signal cable 2, and
This key processing is completed by instructing printing on ticket paper and issuing a ticket.

Further, if the deposit/account key 45 is input with the "registration" mode selected, the deposit/account key process shown in FIG. 7 is executed. In other words, in response to the key input of the deposit/cash total key 45, the flag memory 146 is first judged to have the flag F being registered, and if it has been reset to "0", the end of the transaction is instructed before the menu is registered. Therefore, the key input is treated as an error. On the other hand, if it is set to "1", the end of one transaction registered in the menu has been instructed, so the total amount in the totalizer 143 is subtracted from the deposited amount to calculate the change amount, and the change is The amount is displayed on the display 5. In addition, the deposit amount will be the amount in the totalizer 143 if the numerical data is input using the numeric key 41 immediately before inputting the deposit/cash total key 45, and if there is no input. . Next, the total amount and the limit amount in the limit amount memory 144 are compared. Then, if the total amount is less than the limit amount, no service ticket will be issued, so the registration flag F is immediately reset to "0" and this key processing is ended.

On the other hand, if the total amount is more than the limit amount, a service ticket will be issued, so the service ticket print data is edited based on the service information set in the service ticket table 142 and set in the print buffer 145. do. Then, the contents of the print buffer 145 are sent to the ticket issuing machine 3 via the printer interface 23 and the signal cable 2 to instruct printing on ticket paper and issuing the ticket.

Thereafter, the registration flag F is reset to "0" and this key processing is ended.

Further, if the service ticket key 49 is input with the "registration" mode selected, the service ticket key process shown in FIG. 8 is executed. In other words, service ticket key 4
In response to the key input of 9, the registering flag F in the flag memory 146 is first determined, and if it is set to "1", the service ticket issuance was instructed while the menu was being registered.
Key input is treated as an error. On the other hand, if it has been reset to "0", the service ticket print data is edited based on the service information set in the service ticket table 142 and set in the print buffer 145. and,
The contents of this print buffer 145 are sent to the ticket issuing machine 3 via the printer interface 23 and the signal cable 2.
This key processing is completed by sending the key to the key and instructing it to be printed on ticket paper and issued.

Next, the effects of this embodiment configured as described above will be explained.

The restaurant using the electronic cash register of this embodiment can store the service ticket table 14 in the RAM 14 by operating predetermined keys on the keyboard 4 during setting operations before opening the store.
2. Set the necessary service ticket information. In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a ticket sheet with a store name and telephone number printed in advance is used, and the ticket issuing machine 3 prints service ticket information on this ticket sheet to generate a service ticket 90 as shown in FIG. 100 as shown in FIG. 10 with the menu item names printed thereon. Therefore, in the service ticket table 142, as shown in FIG.
0% discount ticket" and "H validity limit 89-12-31J are set.

In this state, by switching the mode switch 16 to the "registration" mode, the order menu received from the customer can be registered. That is, the clerk inputs the menu key 41 corresponding to the ordered menu received from the customer. Then, the menu data of the menu code set to the input menu key is read from the menu table,
The item name and price are displayed on the display 5 to confirm registration. Further, the prices are accumulated and registered for each item in the sales amount area of the menu table 141, and are added by the totalizer 143 to calculate the total amount for the customer. Furthermore, the menu code and price are printed on a journal by the journal printer 21 and are kept as registration history data. Furthermore, ticket print data is edited based on the menu item name and written into the print buffer 145, and the contents of this print buffer 145 are sent to the ticket issuing machine 3. As a result, a ticket 100 corresponding to the ticket order menu as shown in FIG. 10 is issued from the ticket issuing lower of the ticket issuing machine 3.

In this way, once the order menu has been registered and tickets have been issued to one or a group of customers, the clerk asks the customer how to pay. If the customer offers to pay in cash, the deposit/deposit amount will be refunded after the customer has entered the deposit amount.
Enter the current total key 45. As a result, the change is displayed on the display 5, and the change is collected from the drawer 6 and handed to the customer together with the issued ticket. At this time, if the total amount of the customer in the totaling machine 143 is greater than the ticket issuing limit in the limit memory 144, the service ticket printing data is calculated based on the data in the preset service ticket table 42. is edited and print buffer 14
5, and the contents of this print buffer 145 are sent to the ticket issuing machine 3. As a result, a service ticket 90 as shown in FIG. 9 is issued from the ticket issuing lower of the ticket issuing machine 3.
will be issued. Then, the clerk hands the issued service ticket 90 along with the ticket 100 to the customer.

In this way, when the total amount for one customer or a group of customers exceeds a preset limit, the ticket issuing machine 3 prints predetermined service ticket information on the ticket paper and automatically issues the ticket as a service ticket 90. Ru. Therefore, there is no need for store staff to judge whether or not to issue a ticket based on the customer's total amount, and a service ticket will always be issued for customers who have ordered more than the limit amount. There is no risk of inconvenience to customers due to forgetting.

Therefore, the reliability of the store can be improved.

In addition, if a service ticket is to be issued to a customer whose amount does not meet the limit, the service ticket key 49 may be inputted after the customer's transaction is completed or before the transaction is started. As a result, the service print data is edited based on the data in the service ticket table 142 and written to the print buffer 145, and the contents of this print buffer 145 are changed to the ticket issuing a! ! 3, and the ticket issuing machine 3 issues a service ticket 90 as shown in FIG.

As in the case where the ticket 100 is issued in this way, it is also possible to issue the service ticket 90 in a timely manner by simply inputting a predetermined key on the keyboard 4. In addition, since the service ticket 90 is issued from the ticket issuing lower part of the ticket issuing machine 3, the clerk still needs to use the ticket 1.
00, the service ticket 90 can be taken out from the ticket issuing lower and handed to the customer. Therefore, the service ticket 90 can be operated in exactly the same way as the ticket 100, which simplifies management work. Moreover, since the service ticket 90 is issued by printing predetermined service ticket information on the ticket paper stored in the ticket issuing machine 3, a special space for preparing the service ticket is not required. .

Furthermore, since the service ticket 90 can be issued using ticket paper that is harder than receipt paper, it is easier for the customer to manage than a service ticket made of receipts. Moreover,
Ticket forms can be printed uniquely by the store, so they have the advantage of being harder to forge than service tickets made from receipts.

In the above embodiment, only the case where the closing operation was performed using the deposit/cash total key 45 was illustrated, but the deposit/cash total key can also be used when the closing operation is performed using other closing keys, such as the hanging total key 46. As in the case of No. 45, the total amount is compared with the limit amount, and when the total amount is greater than or equal to the limit amount, a service ticket is automatically issued. Further, for example, when a specific product is registered, it is possible to issue a service ticket in the same manner as in this embodiment following the issuance of a ticket for that product.

In addition, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such as applying the present invention to an electronic cash register with a built-in ticket issuing machine.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention configured as described above provides the following effects.

Service tickets can be operated in exactly the same system as tickets, and there is no need for space to prepare multiple service tickets, which simplifies service ticket management and reduces the burden on store staff. can be reduced.

Furthermore, since a service ticket is automatically issued when a transaction is made for a predetermined amount or more, forgetting to issue a service ticket can be prevented, and the reliability of the store can be improved.

Furthermore, since service tickets can be issued using ticket paper, which is harder than receipt paper, it is easier for customers to manage the tickets, and store managers are also less likely to be forged.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are diagrams showing one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of an electronic cash register, Fig. 2 is a key arrangement diagram of a keyboard, and Fig. 3 is a main body of the electronic cash register. A block diagram showing the schematic configuration of R
A diagram showing the main memory groove bottom of AM, Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the CPU, and Figures 6 to 8 are a diagram showing the main routine of the CPU.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the main key processing of U, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of issuing a service ticket, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of issuing a ticket. 101. Electronic cash register body, 3...Ticket issuing machine, 4...Keyboard, 41...Menu key, 45...Deposit/total key, 49...Service ticket key 141...Menu table , 142... Service ticket table, 143... Totalizer, 144... Limit amount memory, 145... Print buffer, 90... Service ticket, 100... Ticket.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A ticket issuing machine that prints predetermined data on ticket paper, which is harder than receipt paper, is installed, and the product sales data is registered in the storage unit based on information related to the sales product input through the input unit. The electronic cash register includes a service ticket key, a data editing means for editing predetermined service ticket print data according to key input of the service ticket key, and a data editing means for editing predetermined service ticket print data in accordance with key input of the service ticket key, and a data editing means for editing the service ticket print data edited by the editing means. An electronic cash register characterized by comprising a service ticket issuance control means for printing and issuing the ticket paper by a ticket issuing machine. (2) A ticket issuing machine that prints predetermined data on ticket paper, which is harder than receipt paper, is installed, and the product sales data is registered in the storage unit based on the information related to the sales products input through the input unit. The electronic cash register includes a service ticket key, a first data editing means for editing predetermined service ticket printing data in accordance with key input of the service ticket key, and a sales ticket information input unit that inputs information through the input section. A totalizer that adds up the sales amount of a product for each transaction, a closing key that instructs the end of one transaction, and a service ticket issuance that is preset to the total amount of the totalizer in response to key input of the closing key. A comparison means for comparing the amount with the limit amount, and a second one for editing predetermined service ticket printing data when the total amount is equal to or greater than the ticketing limit amount by the comparison means.
and a service ticket issuing control means for printing the service ticket printing data edited by the first or second data editing means on the ticket paper by the ticket issuing machine and issuing the ticket. Features an electronic cash register.