JPH04154596A - Fuel feeding station pos system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to select-indicate fuel feeding permission by the unit of fuel feeding nozzle or display device even when a multi-type metering machine is connected by a method wherein it is selected whether fuel feeding permission is given by the unit of respective fuel feeding nozzles or by the unit of common display device, when a fuel feeding worker starts fuel feeding to a vehicle, etc. CONSTITUTION:A customer card for a vehicle to be fed is inserted in a card reader of an externally provided unit 3 or a POS unit 1. Then, a fuel feeding worker depresses desired numbers on a selection button 6 on the externally provided unit 3 or the POS unit 1 to select whether fuel feeding permission indication is performed by the unit of nozzle or the fuel feeding permission indication is performed by the unit of display device. By doing this, the POS unit 1 transmits a fuel feeding permission telegraphic message which corresponds with nozzle designation or display device designation, to a metering machine. When received the fuel feeding permission telegraphic message, the metering machine releases the corresponding pump lock condition so that feeding of only the fuel type which is permitted by the fuel feeding permission telegraphic message is permitted.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a refueling station POS system installed at a refueling station, and is particularly suitable for making it possible to instruct refueling permission for each refueling nozzle or display unit, and for preventing erroneous refueling. Regarding.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, there has been a tuple-type weighing machine that has one refueling nozzle on the weighing machine body and one indicator that displays the amount of refueling by the nozzle, and a 220-hole nozzle on the weighing machine body, and each of these. Each thread by a refueling nozzle. Tuple-type weighing machines, which have two indicators that individually display the amount of oil, are in widespread use. Namely, this. Shinkle type/tuple type weighing machines have a one-to-one correspondence between the refueling nozzle and the indicator. In this case, in a gas station where a weighing machine with the above structure and a PO3 (point of sale) device are connected via serial data transmission, one device in total is necessarily a control device that controls each part of the weighing machine. It is expected that each display device with a 1000p device will be serially connected to a PoS device. Therefore, for example, when refueling a refueling vehicle using a customer's cart, the refueling company must insert the customer's cart into a PoS device (or an external device's cart reader) and read the card data. After that, to specify the weighing machine used for refueling?2 POS
Selecting one of the multiple selection buttons provided on the operation section of the device (or external equipment) is done because the refueling nozzle and the display correspond one to one as described above. It becomes possible to virtually select the refueling nozzle to be used for refueling, and a refueling permission signal is sent from the control section of the PO3 device to the display corresponding to the nozzle. In other words, in the case of a weighing machine in which the refueling nozzle and the display correspond to each other on a one-to-one basis, each selection button provided on the operating section of the PoS device corresponds to the refueling nozzle of each weighing machine. , the PoS device is capable of sending a refueling permission signal for each refueling nozzle.

[Invention or problem to be solved]

By the way, in recent years, there are multiple refueling nozzles on the front and rear sides of weighing machines, each with a different type of refueling oil (regular/high octane/light oil, etc.), and one that displays the amount of refueling by the used refueling nozzle among each refueling nozzle. A multi-type weighing machine with multiple common displays has been developed. When this type of multi-type weighing machine and PO3 device are connected via serial data transmission,
When the selection button on the operating section of the PoS device is operated to start refueling, since the PoS device and the weighing machine are serially connected to each display unit as described above, refueling permission is issued from the PoS device based on the operation of the selection button. will be sent to the designated common display, and all refueling nozzles corresponding to the common display, that is, all oil types (regular/high octane/light oil, etc.), will be in a refueling permission state. That is, in the conventional gas station POS system in which the multi-type weighing machine and the PoS device are serially connected as described above,
Since refueling permission is sent from the PoS device only to the common display, all refueling nozzles connected to the common display will be in the refueling permission state, even if you operate the selection button on the control panel of the PoS device. , since there is no need to select the oil type, you can simply specify the weighing machine to be used for refueling.
The advantage was that the type of oil could be specified by operating the refueling nozzle after returning to the refueling point. However, refueling permission for each oil type cannot be specified by operating the selection button on the PoS device, so if a refueling worker with little experience working at a refueling station operates the operation, contrary to this advantage, refueling vehicles at refueling points Even when a refueling nozzle with an oil type different from the oil type is removed from the nozzle hook, refueling by the refueling nozzle becomes possible, so there is a problem that incorrect refueling may occur. The present invention solves the above problem, and even when a multi-type weighing machine is connected, by operating the selection button provided on the operating section of the PoS device, the refueling nozzle unit or display unit unit can be selected. To provide a fueling station POS system which enables selection and instruction of fueling permission and achieves weighing machine designation operation suitable for the fueling station.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a metering device having a plurality of refueling nozzles each supplying oil liquid of different oil types, and a common indicator that displays the refueling m etc. by the refueling nozzle in use among the refueling nozzles. In a fueling station POs system comprising a fuel dispenser and a PO5 device that performs fuel sales management based on signal transmission and reception between the weighing machine and the weighing machine, the PoS device controls the fueling nozzle position with respect to the weighing machine. a selection means consisting of a plurality of selection switches provided for selecting whether to perform detailed oil refueling or to permit refueling in units of the common display; a storage means for storing a method for permitting refueling in units of refueling nozzles, an oil type corresponding to the method, a method for permitting refueling in units of the common display, an oil type corresponding to the method, and the like; When a selection switch is operated, the method and oil type corresponding to the one selection switch are read from the storage means, and if the read method or the method that permits refueling by each refueling nozzle is selected, the oil type of the relevant refueling nozzle is read out. A refueling permission message consisting only of take is sent to the measuring machine, while if the read method is a method of permitting refueling in units of the common display, the message consists of oil type data of a plurality of refueling nozzles corresponding to the common display. It is characterized by comprising a control means for sending a refueling permission message to the weighing machine.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, when a refueling worker starts refueling a vehicle, etc., refueling is permitted for each refueling nozzle or for each common display by simply operating one of the selection switches of the selection means. You can choose which one you want.

【Example】

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A fuel station POS/stem according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gas station P○S/stem installed at a gas station in this embodiment. A POS device 1 equipped with a numeric keypad/card sorter/printer etc. is installed in the gas station building, and There are multiple multi-type weighing machines 2 on the premises of the gas station.
. . . For example, external equipment 3 consisting of an outdoor ten-key league printer, etc. is installed. In this case, on the front and rear sides of each of the weighing machines, there are a plurality of refueling nozzles (shown in the diagram) for refueling, for example, regular gasoline, iodine gasoline, light oil, etc. A common display 4 for displaying refueling N/amount of refueling by the nozzle, etc. is provided, and a control unit 5 is installed inside each weighing machine.
or is arranged. The POS device 1, the common display 4 of each weighing machine 202, and the external device 3 are serially connected. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the external equipment 3 includes a weighing machine selection button 6 having a plurality of numerical buttons, a card reader 7 for reading card data from a customer card of a refueling vehicle, and a printer for printing and issuing refueling slips. 8th grade is placed. Further, the storage section of the PO3 device 1 stores in advance, for example, a selection button table 9 shown in FIG. 3 and an oil type information table 10 shown in FIG. 4. The selection button table 9 includes a selection button No. area 9A that stores numerical values corresponding to each numerical value of the selection button 6, and
Store the display number (for example, 1: front side display of the first multi-meter weighing machine, 2. rear side display of the first multi-type weighing machine) to which the refueling permission message to be described later is transmitted by the operation of Display area 9B indicates the number of refueling nozzles that are permitted to refuel under the indicator No. area 9B when refueling is specified in units of refueling nozzles (for example, the first refueling nozzle on the front side of the 1゛N0.1 weighing machine) , 2: No, 1 The first refueling nozzle on the front side of the weighing machine. 3: No, 1 The first refueling nozzle on the front side of the weighing machine. All refueling nozzles, that is, the first one on the front side of the first multi-subtotal f machine
~3rd refueling nozzle, etc.) Nozzle No. area 9
C, and method 11 Noah 9D that stores the method of outputting a refueling permission instruction for each refueling nozzle or for each display (N: nozzle designation, H: display designation). There is. The oil type information table 10 also includes an indicator N that stores an indicator number. Area IOA, nozzle number area IOB that stores the refueling nozzle No. controlled under the display corresponding to the display No., and oil type that stores the oil type discharged from the refueling nozzle corresponding to each No. It consists of area IOC. Incidentally, oil types such as unleaded high octane/kerosene/LPG are omitted from the oil type area IOC in FIG. 4. In this case, if the refueling operator presses the selection button 6 of the outside equipment 3, for example "1", the POS device searches the selection button table 9, assuming that the pressed number "1" of the selection button 6 is "1". , the method corresponding to "j' in the selection button NO area/Display N of the destination of the refueling permission message./Enter the nozzle that permits refueling based on the display of that destination."
It is now possible to obtain an O. That is, in this case, it is specified whether to use the first refueling nozzle on the front side of the NOI meter, and it is also specified whether the amount of refueling is to be displayed on the display on the front side (refueling by nozzle unit). (Specification of permission instructions)
. In addition, for example, if the selection button 6 of the refueling worker or external equipment 3 is
4” is pressed, the selection button table 9 is searched with the pressed value 4 of the POSO8 device selection button 6 as a cow, and the method/destination of the refueling permission message corresponding to 114I+ in the selection button X○ area is displayed. Nozzle number for which refueling is permitted is obtained based on the display of the destination.In other words, in this case, refueling is specified by the three refueling nozzles on the rear side of the NO, 2 weighing machine. At the same time, it is specified whether to display the amount of refueling on the display on the rear side (designation of refueling permission instruction for each display).Next, the PoS device 1 determines the destination of the refueling permission message. The oil type information Chiful 10 is searched using the display number as a key, and if the oil supply permission instruction is specified by nozzle unit, the oil type corresponding to the nozzle No. is obtained, whereas if the oil supply permission instruction is specified by the display unit, the oil type information is searched. is adapted to obtain a plurality of oil types corresponding to the relevant display No. In addition, the common display 4 of each weighing machine 2 is obtained from the POS device 1.
The refueling permission message 11 sent to is configured as shown in FIG. 5, for example. That is, the refueling permission message 11 includes the designated display N○IIA, the message identification code (for example, "61" in the case of a refueling permission instruction) 11B, and the oil type 1 (
A flag IIIC indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 2 (regular), a flag IIE indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 3 (light oil), and a flag IIE indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 3 (light oil). It consists of a flag IIF indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 4 (kerosene), a flag IIG indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 5 (high octane), and a flag IIH indicating permission/prohibition of refueling of oil type 6 (LPG). has been done. In this case, each of the flags is set to "l" if refueling is permitted, and set to "0" if refueling is prohibited. Then, the POS device I sets the oil type flag corresponding to the oil type obtained from the oil type information table 10 to refueling permission (“1”) as described above, and prohibits refueling (“1”) for other oil types. A refueling permission message is created and sent to the common display 4 of the weighing machine 2. In this embodiment, the refueling process for the refueling vehicle is performed in the following steps. ■The refueling worker inserts the customer card of the refueling vehicle into the card reader of the external equipment 3 or PO3 device 1. ■Next, the refueling worker instructs refueling permission for each nozzle or displays the In order to select whether to issue refueling permission instructions for each weighing machine, press the desired value on the selection button 6 of the external equipment 3 or the POS device 1.As a result, the POS device 1 instructs the weighing machine to specify the nozzle or not. Sends a refueling permission message corresponding to the display specification.When the measuring device receives the refueling permission message, it sets the pump lock of the pump corresponding to the meter so that it only allows the delivery of the oil type that is permitted in the refueling permission message. Release the state. ■Next, the refueling worker refuels the refueling vehicle using the refueling nozzle of the weighing machine. ■When the POS device refueling completion message is sent from the weighing machine, refueling is completed. ■The external device 3 or the POS device 1 issues a fueling slip with the customer card code/fuel amount, etc. printed from the printer.■Transactions based on the sale of the POS POS device 1 (
The daily report/monthly report, etc.) are created, and the daily account area of the POS device storage section is updated. In this embodiment, the content of the refueling permission message 11 sent from the POS device 1 to the common display 4 of each weighing machine 2 is controlled as described above by pressing the desired value of the selection button 6. Accordingly, a refueling permission instruction is issued to each weighing machine 2 on a nozzle-by-nozzle or display-by-indicator basis. Next, the nozzle designation/display device designation processing of this embodiment with the above configuration will be explained based on FIG. 6. The refueling worker starts refueling the vehicles that have entered the refueling station, and then presses the selection button 6 on the external device 3 to select the desired value (to output a refueling permission instruction for each nozzle or for each display). to output the refueling permission instruction (step 5).
PI). When a selection signal is sent to the POS device 1 in response to the press of the selection button 6 by the refueling operator, the POS device 1 searches the selection button table 9 using the pressed value of the selection button 6 as a key, and selects the selection button number area 9. Data is read from the method area 9D corresponding to the selection button No. (Step 5P2). Next, based on the data read from the method area 9D of the selection button table 9, the PO3 device 1 determines whether the refueling permission instruction regarding refueling this time is to output a refueling permission instruction for each nozzle (nozzle designation), and the display It is determined whether the unit outputs a refueling permission instruction (indicator designation) (Step 5P3), and if it is determined that the display is designated, the process moves to step SP4, while if it is determined that the nozzle is designated. If so, the process moves to step SP6. If it is determined in step SP3 that a refueling permission instruction is to be output for each display (indicator designation), the POS device 1 selects display N of the selection button table 9. Oil type data corresponding to the data in area 9B is selected from oil type area IOc of oil type information table 10 (step 5P4). Next, the PO3 device 1 selects the display number corresponding to the data in the display number area 9B of the selection button table 9,
That is, after specifying the display number to which the refueling permission message will be sent by operating the selection button 6, the refueling permission message 11 (fifth
Set the specified display number in the display number area IIA (see figure), set "1" to the oil type flag corresponding to the selected oil type data, and set "1" to the other oil type flags.
O". Then, the PO3 device 1 outputs the created refueling permission message 11 to the common display 4 of the weighing machine 2 (step 5P5). As a result, one side of the weighing machine 2 ( The pump lock state of the refueling pump corresponding to the three refueling nozzles (front side or rear side) is released, refueling with each refueling nozzle becomes possible, and refueling of the vehicle with the active refueling nozzle of each refueling nozzle starts. When it is done,
The amount of refueling is displayed on a common display 4 on one side of the measuring machine 2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step SP3 above that a refueling permission instruction is to be output for each nozzle (nozzle designation), PO3
The device 1 transfers the oil type data corresponding to the data in the display No. area 9B of the selection button table 9 and the data in the nozzle No. area 9C to the oil type area IOC of the oil type information table 10.
(Step 5P6). Next, PoS device 1
After specifying the display number corresponding to the data in the display number area 9B of the selection button table 9, that is, the display number to which the refueling permission message will be sent by operating the selection button 6, the refueling permission message 11 (No. (See Figure 5) Display No. Area I
Display device N specified above for IA. is set, the oil type flag corresponding to the selected oil type data is set to "1", and the other oil type flags are set to "O". Then, the POS device 11 outputs the created refueling permission message 11 to the common display 4 of the weighing machine 2 (step 5P7). As a result, the pump lock state of the refueling pump corresponding to one refueling nozzle that is permitted to refuel under the common display on one side (front side or rear side) of the weighing machine 2 is cleared, and the corresponding When refueling by the refueling nozzle becomes possible and refueling of the vehicle by the refueling nozzle is started, the amount of refueling is displayed on the common display 4 on one side of the weighing machine 2.

【Effect of the invention】

As explained above, according to the present invention, a metering system having a plurality of refueling nozzles each supplying oil liquid of different oil types, and a common indicator that displays the amount of refueling by the used refueling nozzle among the refueling nozzles. In a gas station POS system comprising a fuel dispenser and a POS device that manages refueling sales based on signal transmission and reception between the meter and the weighing machine, the PO3 device supplies refueling to the weighing machine in units of each of the refueling nozzles. a selection means comprising a plurality of selection switches provided for selecting whether to permit refueling or to permit refueling in units of the common display;
A method of permitting refueling for each refueling nozzle corresponding to each selection switch of the selection means, an oil type corresponding to the method,
A method of permitting refueling in units of the common display, a storage means for storing oil types, etc. corresponding to the method, and a method corresponding to one selection switch of the selection means when one selection switch is operated. - Reads the oil type from the storage means, and in the case of the read method or the method of permitting refueling for each refueling nozzle, a refueling permission message consisting only of the oil type data of the relevant refueling nozzle is sent to the measuring machine, while reading If the method is one in which refueling is permitted for each of the common indicators, a control means for sending a refueling permission message consisting of oil type data of a plurality of refueling nozzles corresponding to the common display to the weighing machine. Therefore, the following effects can be achieved. ■If you select the method that allows refueling for each refueling nozzle, you can set/check the type of refueling oil at two points: when you operate the selection switch of the selection means and when you remove the refueling nozzle from the nozzle hook. , accurate refueling can be performed. Therefore, it is suitable for preventing erroneous refueling at a gas station where there are many employees who have little experience working at the gas station. ■If you select the method that allows refueling for each display unit, press the selection switch on one of the selection means, then remove the refueling nozzle to determine the type of oil, so move it away from the PO3 device or external equipment, etc. The type of oil can be determined based on the information, and the refueling operation can be completed more quickly. Therefore, it is suitable for gas stations where there are many experienced or veteran employees.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gas station POS system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of external equipment of this embodiment, FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a selection button table of this embodiment, and FIG. The figure is a conceptual diagram of the oil type information table of this embodiment, FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the refueling permission message of this embodiment, and FIG.
This is a flag for display device specification processing. 1... POS device (control means), 2...
Weighing machine 3...external equipment, 4...common display,
5...Control unit, 6...Selection button (selection means), 7
...Card reader, 8... Printer, 9.
... Selection button table 10 ... Oil type information table (the above 9.10 are storage means) Refueling permission message.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A measuring device having a plurality of refueling nozzles each supplying oil liquid of different oil types, and a common display that displays the amount of refueling by the refueling nozzle in use among the refueling nozzles, and the measuring device. In a gas station POS system comprising a POS device that manages refueling sales based on the transmission and reception of signals between the POS device and the weighing machine, the POS device allows the weighing machine to refuel in units of each refueling nozzle, or a selection means comprising a plurality of selection switches provided for selecting whether to permit refueling on a common display unit basis; and a method for permitting refueling on a unit of each refueling nozzle corresponding to each selection switch of the selection means;
a storage means for storing, respectively, an oil type corresponding to the method, a method for permitting refueling in units of the common display, an oil type corresponding to the method, etc.; and when one selection switch of the selection means is operated, The method and oil type corresponding to the one selection switch are read from the storage means, and if the read method is a method that permits refueling for each refueling nozzle, a refueling permission message consisting only of the oil type data of the refueling nozzle is written as described above. On the other hand, if the read method is a method that permits refueling in units of the common display, a refueling permission message consisting of oil type data of multiple refueling nozzles corresponding to the common display is sent to the weighing machine. A gas station POS system comprising: a control means for controlling;