JPH04225498A - Commodity sales data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically issue one piece of receipt with parking ticket data, based on the added-up money amount of the purchase money amount paid in plural accounting parts. CONSTITUTION:When parking ticket data converted to a bar-code of a receipt with parking ticket data issued in the previous accounting part is read by a bar-code scanner 13, the accounting money amount before that time contained in the parking ticket data concerned is stored in a parking ticket memory. The total money amount of the present purchase commodities is stored in a total money amount memory. Subsequently, by a key input of an add-up key 24, the money amount data in both the memories are added up, and a receipt with parking ticket data containing its added-up money amount is issued from a printer 15.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

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[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to product sales data processing devices such as POS (point of sale) terminals and electronic cash registers, and in particular to devices that can automatically issue receipts with parking ticket data according to the purchase amount. Regarding the improvement of

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2. Description of the Related Art Conventional product sales data processing devices of this type automatically issue receipts with parking ticket data based on the total amount of money in one customer transaction. (Refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-308696)

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[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, if the above-mentioned conventional device is used in a store such as a department store or a large supermarket where there are multiple sales floors within one store, customers using the parking lot can Parking ticket management was troublesome as receipts with parking ticket data issued for each transaction had to be presented to the parking lot manager. On the other hand, managers had to decide on parking fees based on several receipts with parking ticket data that they received from customers, which was complicated and inefficient.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention can automatically issue one receipt with parking ticket data based on the total purchase price paid at multiple accounts, thereby eliminating the hassle of parking ticket management and improving processing efficiency in parking lots. The purpose of this invention is to provide a product sales data processing device that can be improved.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention registers product sales data in a registration memory based on data input from an input unit, accumulates sales amounts for each customer in a total amount memory, and performs a closing operation. In a product sales data processing device that prints and issues a total amount read from a total amount memory on a receipt according to the total amount, the device includes a parking ticket data reading means for reading parking ticket data printed on the receipt, and a parking ticket data reading means for reading parking ticket data printed on the receipt; Addition means for adding the amount data included in the ticket data and amount data in the total amount memory, and parking ticket data printing means for creating parking ticket data including the amount data calculated by the addition means and printing it on the receipt. It is equipped with the following.

[0006]

[Operation] In the present invention having such a structure, when a parking lot user makes a purchase at a certain sales floor and pays the bill, a receipt is issued on which parking ticket data including the total price at that time is printed. When this customer shops at another store and pays the bill, he/she reads the parking ticket data printed on the receipt issued at the previous store using the reading means and then performs the closing operation. As a result, the total amount data in the parking ticket data and the current total amount data are added up, and a receipt on which the parking ticket data including the total amount is printed is issued.

[0007] That is, parking ticket data is created as a result of adding up the purchase amount at the previous sales floor and the purchase amount at the next sales floor, and the customer receives a single receipt with the parking ticket data printed on it. It will be issued.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a POS terminal will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a POS terminal in an embodiment, and reference numeral 11 denotes a main body of the control unit, which controls each part according to a preset program.
This is an OS control unit. Then, in this POS control section 11,
input section of keyboard 12 and barcode scanner 13;
A display 14 for displaying the sales amount of registered products and the customer's total amount, etc., a printer 15 for printing on receipts and journals and controlling receipt issuance, a drawer 16 for storing cash, etc., and transmission with the upper host device. A POS terminal is constructed by connecting a communication interface 17 that controls data transmission and reception via a communication line and a memory section 18 to each other.

The keyboard 12 includes a numeric key 21 for inputting numerical data, a clear key 22 for instructing to clear the numeric value and clearing an error, and a clear key 22 for instructing the closing of product registration and calculating the total price. A closing key 23, a parking key 24 for declaring issuance of a parking ticket, and various other function keys 25 are provided.

The barcode scanner 13 scans the barcode of the product code attached to each product and the barcode 31 of parking ticket data printed on the receipt 30 as shown in FIG.
It is for reading. Here, the barcode scanner 30 constitutes parking ticket data reading means.

The memory unit 18 includes a memory 41 for registering sales of product sales data, a total amount memory 42 that accumulates the sales amount of registered products for each customer, and a parking ticket memory 42 that stores amount data included in the parking ticket data. A memory 43, a parking ticket table 44 preset with parking time data that is free of charge for the total amount in stages as shown in FIG.
Parking flag F that is set (1) when issuing a parking ticket
Various memory areas are formed, such as a memory 45 for a registration flag F2 and a memory 46 for a registration flag F2 which is set (1) when a product is being registered.

[0013] Therefore, the POS control section 11 shown in FIG.
It is programmed to control the product registration process according to the procedure shown in the following. That is, when it is detected that a barcode reading operation (scanning) has been performed by the barcode scanner 13 while waiting for an input, the type of barcode is first determined as shown in FIG. When the bar code of the product code is read, the registration flag F2 of the flag memory 46 is set, and product sales data is obtained based on the product code and the sales are registered in the registration memory 41. Further, the sales amount of the product is added to the contents of the total amount memory 42, and the addition result is stored again in the total amount memory 42. Further, the sales amount is displayed on the display 14, and the printer 15 is operated to print out the corresponding product name and sales amount on the receipt and journal, and wait for the next input.

On the other hand, if the read barcode is parking ticket data, a parking flag F1 in the flag memory 45 is set. Further, the amount data included in the parking ticket data is stored in the parking ticket memory 43 and waits for the next input.

When it is detected that a key input operation is performed on the keyboard 12 while waiting for an input, the type of input key is determined and the corresponding key processing is executed. Here, especially when the input key is the parking key 24, the parking flag F1 of the flag memory 45 is set as shown in FIG. 7, and the next input is awaited.

On the other hand, when the input key is the close key 23, the registration flag F2 of the flag memory 46 is set as shown in FIG.
After confirming that is set, the amount data in the total amount memory 42 is read out, displayed on the display 14, and printed out on the receipt and Shahnal by the printer 15. Thereafter, the state of the parking flag F1 in the flag memory 45 is checked. Then, only when the flag F1 is set, the next process is executed. That is, first, the amount data in the parking ticket memory 43 and the amount data in the total amount memory 42 are added, and the added amount data is stored again in the parking ticket memory 43 (adding means). Next, the parking ticket table 44 is searched based on the amount data in the parking ticket memory 43, and the corresponding free parking time is read out. Then, parking ticket data is created from the free parking time data and the amount data in the parking ticket amount memory 43, this parking ticket data is converted into a barcode 31, and the printer 15 prints it on the receipt (parking ticket data). ticket data printing means). After printing, the parking flag F1 is reset.

Thereafter, the printer 15 is operated to control receipt issuance and the drawer 16 is opened. Furthermore, a total amount memory 42 and a parking ticket amount memory 4
3, reset the registration flag F2 in the flag memory 46, and wait for the next input. Next, the effects when the POS terminal of this embodiment configured as described above is used in a store having a plurality of sales floors will be explained.

First, when a customer using the parking lot pays at the first sales floor, he/she informs the cashier (the clerk who operates the POS terminal) that he or she is using the parking lot. Thereby, the cashier performs scanning registration of the product purchased by the customer at the sales floor, operates the parking key 23, and declares the issuance of a receipt with parking ticket data. This declaration operation may be performed at any time before the customer's closing operation. and,
When the cashier completes the registration of all products and inputs the closing key 24, first, the total amount of the customer accumulated in the total amount memory 42 is displayed on the display 14 and is printed on the receipt etc. by the printer 15. . Next, the amount data in the parking ticket memory 43 and the above-mentioned total amount are added, and the addition result is stored in the parking ticket memory 43. That is, the amount data in the parking ticket memory 43 is initially “0”.
” Therefore, the purchase amount at the relevant sales floor is stored as is. Parking ticket data containing the purchase amount data and the corresponding free parking time data is created, converted to a barcode, and printed on the printer. 15 is printed on the receipt.In this way, a receipt 30 with a barcode 31 of parking ticket data printed thereon as shown in FIG. 3 is issued and handed to the customer.

Thereafter, when the customer pays the bill at another store, he hands the receipt 30 with parking ticket data issued at the previous store to the cashier. The cashier has 30 receipts.
The barcode 31 printed on the screen is read by the barcode scanner 13. Then, the amount data included in the barcoded parking ticket data, that is, the total amount at the previous sales floor, is stored in the parking ticket memory 43. The cashier also performs scanning registration for the product purchased by the customer at the sales floor and reads the barcode 31 printed on the receipt 30 using the barcode scanner 13. When the registration of all products is completed and the closing key 24 is input, first, the total amount accumulated in the total amount memory 42 for the customer at the relevant sales floor is displayed on the display 14, and the printer 15 prints a receipt etc. is printed on. Next, the amount data in the parking ticket memory 43 and the above-mentioned total amount are added, and the addition result is stored in the parking ticket memory 43. That is, the parking ticket memory 43 stores the total amount of the purchase amount at the current sales counter and the purchase amount at the previous sales counter. Then, parking ticket data including the total amount data and the corresponding free parking time data is created.
It is converted into a barcode and printed on the receipt by the printer 15. In this way, a receipt 30 with a parking ticket data barcode 31 printed thereon as shown in FIG. 3 is issued again and given to the customer.

For example, if the settings of the parking ticket table 44 are as shown in FIG. Parking ticket data including "1,500 yen" as "free parking time" and "1 hour" as free parking time data is converted into a bar code and printed. When this customer purchases another 1,500 yen at the next sales floor, the receipt 30 issued at that time contains parking ticket data that includes ``3,000 yen'' as the amount data and ``2 hours'' as the free parking time data. It is barcoded and printed.

[0021] After that, when the parking lot users leave the parking lot,
One receipt 30 with parking ticket data received at the last sales floor is handed over to the parking lot manager. As a result, the manager reads the barcode printed on the receipt 30 with a scanner, determines the free parking time, and determines the parking fee.

[0022] According to this embodiment, even if a parking lot user pays at multiple sales floors, one receipt with parking ticket data is automatically issued based on the total purchase amount at each sales floor. This eliminates the hassle of managing multiple parking tickets. Further, since the parking lot manager can also determine the parking fee from one receipt 30 with parking ticket data, work efficiency is improved.

[0023] It goes without saying that even if a parking lot user makes a payment at the same sales floor twice or more, the purchase amount for each purchase is added up and a printed receipt 30 with parking ticket data is issued in the same manner as above. That's true.

By the way, in the above embodiment, the free parking time varies depending on the purchase amount, but some stores charge free parking or charge a predetermined amount if the purchase exceeds a set amount. In stores like this,
If a receipt 30 with parking ticket data is issued even after a purchase exceeding a set amount is made, printing of 31 minutes of barcodes will be wasted.

Next, another embodiment that eliminates this problem will be described. This other embodiment differs from the previous embodiment only in the scanning process in the POS control section 11. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the barcode of the parking ticket data is read by the barcode scanner 13, the parking flag F1 is set, and then the amount data in the parking ticket data is read. This amount data is the total amount of all products purchased in the previous accounting. Next, it is determined whether this amount data is greater than or equal to the set amount,
If the amount is less than the set amount, the amount data is stored in the parking ticket memory 43 and the next input is awaited. On the other hand, if the amount data is greater than or equal to the set amount, the receipt 3 will be displayed on the display 14.
A message prompting the user to return 0 (for example, ``No need to update'') is displayed, the parking flag F1 is reset, and the next input is waited.

[0026] By doing this, if the total amount of all the products purchased in the previous transaction has already reached the set amount that is free or a predetermined amount, the receipt issued in the subsequent transaction will include a parking ticket. The data barcode 31 is no longer printed.

In this case, the cashier returns the receipt 30 with parking ticket data read by the barcode scanner 13 to the customer in accordance with the message, and the customer returns the returned receipt 30 with parking ticket data when leaving the parking lot. will be passed on to the parking lot manager.

In addition, in this other embodiment, if a magnetic card is used as a parking ticket issued when entering a parking lot, a magnetic card reader/writer is connected to the POS terminal and the parking ticket data is printed on the receipt 30. When the amount data included in the parking ticket data exceeds a set amount, information indicating that the parking fee is free or a predetermined amount may be written on the parking ticket card of the customer. in this case,
At the parking lot, parking fees can be determined based on the card information on the parking ticket card, so parking lot management can be automated.

[0029]

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, based on the total purchase amount paid in multiple accounts,
To provide a product sales data processing device that can automatically issue receipts with parking ticket data, eliminate the troublesomeness of parking ticket management, and improve processing efficiency in parking lots.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a POS terminal that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram of the parking ticket table in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of issuance of a receipt with parking ticket data in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main controls of the POS control unit in the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart specifically showing the scanning process of FIG. 4;

6 is a flowchart specifically showing the closing key process of FIG. 4. FIG.

7 is a flowchart specifically showing the parking key process of FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically showing the scanning process of the POS control unit in another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11... POS control part, 12... Keyboard, 13... Barcode scanner, 14... Display device, 15... Printer, 18...
Memory section, 23... Parking key, 24... Closing key, 30... Receipt with parking ticket data, 41... Registration memory, 42... Total amount memory, 43... Parking ticket memory, 44... Parking ticket table.

Claims (1)

[Claims] [Claim 1] Product sales data is registered as sales in a registration memory based on data inputted from an input section, and the sales amount is accumulated for each customer in a total amount memory, and the sales amount is stored from the total amount memory in accordance with a closing operation. In a product sales data processing device that prints and issues a read total amount on a receipt, a parking ticket data reading means reads parking ticket data printed on the receipt, and parking ticket data read by the reading means after a tightening operation. an addition means for adding the amount data included in the total amount data and the amount data in the total amount memory, and a parking ticket data printing means for creating parking ticket data including the amount data calculated by the addition means and printing it on the receipt. A product sales data processing device comprising: