JPH04217100A - Commodity sales data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically report the sales information of each commodity whose sales are registered to a center by utilizing a facsimile communication function. CONSTITUTION:When the output of a sales report is instructed from a keyboard 21 in a 'settlement of accounts' or 'inspection' mode with regard to sales data of each commodity accumulated in a RAM 13, image data of a business form for showing sales is generated, based on the storage contents of the RAM 13, and its business form image, data is converted to picture information for a facsimile communication. Subsequently, the picture information is transmitted by a facsimile to the facsimile terminal equipment of the center through a facsimile communication part 20.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a product sales data processing device called an electronic cash register or a POS (point of sale) terminal, and particularly relates to a product sales data processing device called an electronic cash register or a POS (point of sale) terminal.
Relates to equipment used in stores to report sales information.

0002

[Prior Art] Generally, in a retail store where the sales information of each store located in several locations is aggregated at a center and the sales management of each store is centrally performed at the center, each store sells products after closing. The sales information accumulated in the storage unit of the sales data processing device is printed out on receipt paper to obtain a sales report, and the sales report is sent to the facsimile terminal at the center using the facsimile terminal installed in the store. By doing so, sales information was reported. In this way, the center that receives sales information reports from each store creates a sales information form for each store and uses it for sales management.

On the other hand, recently, the host computer at the center and the product sales data processing equipment at each store are electrically connected via a dedicated line, so that the host computer can, for example, access the product sales data processing equipment at each store one day after closing. A system has been developed that automatically collects and aggregates sales information online to create reports.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the former method of using facsimile terminals as a method of reporting sales information at each store, it is difficult to use a product sales data processing device to report sales information at each store. Store clerks must use facsimile terminals to send printed sales reports, which leads to problems such as longer work hours after closing, increased labor for store clerks, and increased personnel costs. Ta.

[0005] On the other hand, the latter online method does not have the above-mentioned problems because sales information is automatically reported, but equipment costs such as the cost of installing and using dedicated lines increase. There were problems and it was not suitable for small retail stores.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention provides a product sales data processing method that can automatically report store sales information to a center using a facsimile communication function, and can simplify post-closing operations with relatively low capital investment. The aim is to provide equipment.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a product sales data processing device that acquires sales information by accumulating sales data of each product registered for sale through an input operation in an input unit in a storage unit. A facsimile communication section that performs facsimile communication, a sales report output instruction means, and a form that creates a form image data based on the sales information stored in the storage section when the instruction means instructs the output of the sales report. The apparatus includes an image creating means, and a form image transmitting means for converting the image data of the form created by the creating means into image information for facsimile communication and transmitting the image information via a facsimile communication section.

[0008]

[Operation] With the present invention having such a configuration, when a customer registers the sale of a product to be purchased through an input operation on the input unit, the sales data of the registered product is accumulated in the storage unit, and the sales information for one store is stored. can get. For example, when an instruction is given to output a sales report after the store is closed, image data of a form is created based on the sales information stored in the storage section, and the image data of the form is converted into image information for facsimile communication and sent as a facsimile. It is sent to the center via the communications department. On the center side, image information of form images sent from each store is received by a facsimile terminal or a data processing device having a facsimile communication function such as the present invention, and a form with sales information is printed or displayed.

[0009] Therefore, the sales information can be reported by the store clerk simply by operating the sales report output instruction after the store has closed. Furthermore, since the conventional facsimile communication function is used, there is no need to install a dedicated line, and the equipment cost is relatively low.

0010

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a POS terminal which is a product sales data processing apparatus of the present invention, and one terminal is installed at each of stores 2a to 2n scattered at several locations. Each POS terminal 1 is connected via a telephone line 3, an exchange 4, and a telephone line 3 to a facsimile terminal 6 installed at a collection center 5, which is the headquarters of each store 2a to 2n.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. In the figure, 11 is a CPU (central processing unit) that constitutes the main body of the control unit, 12 is a ROM (read only memory) in which program data etc. for the CPU 11 to control each part is stored, and 13 is a calculation unit for the CPU 11. It is a RAM (random access memory) in which various memory areas used for processing and the like are formed, and these are connected by a bus line 14 to form a microcomputer. Signals are input to this microcomputer from a clock circuit 15 that keeps track of date and time, and a mode switch 16 that switches between various business modes such as "registration,""inspection,""accounting," and "setting," as well as storing cash, etc. Drawer 1
an I/O port 19 that outputs a drive signal to a drawer opening device 18 for opening the drawer 7; a facsimile communication unit 20 that performs facsimile communication of image information via the telephone line 3;
, a keyboard controller 22 into which key signals are input from a keyboard 21 on which various keys such as keys for product registration and keys for instructing closing of registration are arranged; It is configured to function as the POS terminal 1 by connecting a display controller 24 that drives and controls the display 23 and a printer interface 26 that drives and controls the printer 25 that prints receipts and the like. The mode switch 16 and the keyboard 21 constitute sales report output instruction means.

As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 13 stores sales data of each product registered for sale by key input operations on the keyboard 21, which is an input section, by product, department, etc.
A daily total memory 31 for accumulating data on a daily basis by cashier, time zone, etc., a weekly total memory 32 for accumulating the above-mentioned product sales data in the same category on a weekly basis, and a weekly total memory 32 for accumulating the above-mentioned product sales data on a weekly basis. A form image file 34 and a facsimile data file 35 are formed in addition to a monthly total memory 33 and the like for accumulating data in units of one month.

Here, the daily total memory 31, weekly total memory 32, and monthly total memory 33 function as storage units for accumulating each product sales data.
Store sales information can be obtained.

[0015] When a product for sale is registered by inputting keys on the keyboard 21 with the mode switch 16 selecting the "registration" mode, the CPU 11 records information such as the number of sales items and sales amount of the product. Data is stored in the daily total memory 31, weekly total memory 32 and monthly total memory 3.
3, each type is accumulated.

Further, when output of various reports is instructed by key input operation on the keyboard 21 with the mode switch 16 selecting the "accounting" mode, the output of various reports is shown in FIG.
It is program-controlled to execute the processing shown below. That is, when the output of the daily account report is instructed, the contents stored in the daily account memory 31 are sequentially read out and printed out on receipt paper by the printer 25, thereby issuing the daily account report. Furthermore, the contents stored in the daily account memory 31 are processed to create a form image of the daily sales information using character codes and stored in the form image file 34. Later day total memory 31
Clear. When the output of the weekly total report is instructed, the contents of the weekly total memory 32 are sequentially read out and the printer 25
The weekly report is printed out on receipt paper and issued. Further, the storage contents of the weekly total memory 32 are processed to create a form image of the weekly sales information using character codes, and the generated form image is stored in the form image file 34. Then weekly total memory 3
Clear 2. When the output of a monthly report is instructed, the contents of the monthly total memory 33 are sequentially read out to the printer 2.
5, print it out on receipt paper and issue a monthly report. Furthermore, the stored contents of the monthly total memory 33 are processed to create a form image of monthly sales information using character codes, and the created form image is stored in the form image file 34. After that, the monthly total memory 33 is cleared. (Form image creation means)

001
7] In this way, when the form image of sales information is stored in the form of character code in the form image file 34, the stored content of the form image file 34 is converted into image information for facsimile communication and is stored in the facsimile data file 35.
Temporarily store it in . Thereafter, a dial call is automatically made to the facsimile terminal 6 of the center 5 via the facsimile communication section 20, and once the line is connected, the stored contents of the facsimile data file 35 are sent by facsimile. Finish the process. (Form image transmission means)

On the other hand, the facsimile terminal 6 at the center 5
is the telephone line 3 from the POS terminal 1 of each store 2a to 2n.
Each time image information of a form image is received through the facsimile machine, the image information is printed out on facsimile recording paper.

Note that the CPU 11 has a mode switch 1.
In other cases where output of various reports is instructed by inputting keys on the keyboard 21 while the "accounting" mode is selected in step 6, the same processing as in FIG. 4 is executed except for the memory clearing processing.

In this embodiment configured as described above, sales information at each store 2a to 2n is stored in each store 2a.
It is obtained in the storage section (daily total memory 31, weekly total memory 32, monthly total memory 33) of the POS terminal 1 installed at 2n. Therefore, the clerks of each store 2a to 2n select the "accounting" mode with the mode switch 16 after closing each day and instruct the output of the daily report from the keyboard 21. In addition, once a week, the keyboard 21 is
Instruct the output of the weekly report from . Furthermore, every month, in the "settlement" mode, the user instructs to output a monthly report from the keyboard 21.

When the POS terminal 1 of each store 2a to 2n is instructed to output a daily report, first, a form image of daily sales information is created in character code based on the contents of the daily total memory 31. , is stored in the form image file 34. Next, the contents of the form image file 34 are converted into image information for facsimile communication and stored in the facsimile data file 35. A dial call is then automatically made to the facsimile terminal 6 of the center 5, and when the line is connected, the contents of the facsimile data file 35 are sent by facsimile. As a result, the facsimile terminal 6 of the center 5 prints out a form showing daily sales information for each store every day.

[0022] The same applies when the output of a weekly total report or a monthly total report is instructed. First, a form image of weekly or monthly sales information is created based on the contents of the weekly total memory 32 or monthly total memory 33. It is created using a character code and stored in the form image file 34. Next, the contents of the form image file 34 are converted into image information for facsimile communication and stored in the facsimile data file 35. A dial call is then automatically made to the facsimile terminal 6 of the center 5, and when the line is connected, the contents of the facsimile data file 35 are sent by facsimile. As a result, the facsimile terminal 6 of the center 5 prints out a form showing weekly or monthly sales information for each store every week or month.

As described above, according to this embodiment, each store 2a
~2n, mode switch 16 of POS terminal 1 after closing
The sales information of the store can be reported to the center with a simple operation of instructing the output of a predetermined report by operating the keyboard 21 and the keyboard 21. Therefore, compared to the case where a sales report printed on receipt paper by the printer 25 is sent by facsimile, the time and labor required for operations after closing can be reduced, and personnel costs can be reduced. Since the conventional facsimile communication function is used as a means of transmitting information, each store 2a to 2n and the center 6
There is no need to install a dedicated line other than the telephone line 3 between the telephone line 3 and the equipment cost. As a result, it can be applied to small-scale retail stores with great effects.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the facsimile terminal 6 receives the image information of the form from each POS terminal 1 in the center 5, but any data processing device may be used as long as it has at least a facsimile communication function. . For example, in the case of a data processing device equipped with a CRT display or hard disk in addition to the facsimile communication function described above, each PO
It is also possible to temporarily file the image information of the form received from the S terminal 1 in the hard disk and display it on the CRT screen as necessary to manage sales.

[0025] Furthermore, when multiple POS terminals 1 are installed in one store, one of the terminals is used as a master machine and the rest are used as satellite machines, so that the master machine has a facsimile communication function. Bye. It goes without saying that various other modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0026]

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, store sales information can be automatically reported to the center using the facsimile communication function, and with relatively low capital investment, It is possible to provide a product sales data processing device that can simplify business operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a POS terminal in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the main memory configuration of RAM in a POS terminal.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the payment processing of the CPU in the POS terminal.

[Explanation of symbols]

1... POS terminal, 3... Telephone line, 6... Facsimile terminal, 11... CPU, 16... Mode switch, 20... Facsimile communication section, 21... Keyboard, 31... Daily total memory, 32... Total memory, 33... Month total memory, 34... form image file, 35... facsimile data file.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A product sales data processing device that acquires sales information by accumulating sales data of each product registered for sale through an input operation in an input unit in a storage unit, comprising: a facsimile communication unit that performs facsimile communication of image information; , a sales report output instruction means, a form image creation means for creating a form image data based on the sales information stored in the storage unit when the sales report output is instructed by the instruction means, and the creation of the form image data. A product sales data processing device comprising a form image transmitting means for converting image data of a form created by the means into image information for facsimile communication and transmitting the image information via the facsimile communication section.