JPH04308997A - Electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To save labor for preparing a graph, to prevent error and to improve efficiency for management by outputting the sale of special sales merchandise during a special sales period after automatically summing it up, transforming it to the graph and outputting it by sales staffs. CONSTITUTION:When the sales staff of a keyboard 20 inputs a key, a graph output mode is designated, a current date counted by a timer circuit 15 is read and it is discriminated whether it is within the special sales period set to a special sales period memory or not. During the special sales period, the cumulative values of special sales merchandise sales points stored in a sum-up table by sales staffs are respectively read out. Based on those data, the special sales summed-up graphs by sales staffs are prepared as image information while using a graph image edition buffer according to a graph edition program set in advance. Thus, the graphs are automatically prepared based on the data summed-up at the sum-up table by sales staffs in the daily settlement of account, and the graphs of the pictures are displayed on a picture display 26.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention can be used alone or in POS
(Point of Sale Information Management) This invention relates to an electronic cash register used as a system terminal, and particularly relates to an electronic cash register that manages sales of specific products within a predetermined period for each salesperson.

0002

[Prior Art] For example, when several types of products are designated as special sale products and grouped together in a part of a sales floor, and several salespeople take turns selling the special sale products during the special sale period, each salesperson can individually sell the special sale items. By tabulating product sales and creating a graph, you can obtain data for determining the ability of each salesperson.

[0003] Conventionally, therefore, the sales data of special sale items was extracted from the sales history data recorded in the journal of the electronic cash register, the salesperson in charge of the sale was investigated, and the extracted sales data was aggregated for each salesperson. I was creating a graph.

0004

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, since the work of extracting sales data of special sale products and the work of creating graphs were both done manually, work efficiency was low and transcription errors were likely to occur. , it took a lot of effort and time to create a graph, which placed a heavy burden on the operator.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention can aggregate the sales of pre-specified products for each salesperson within a specific period and automatically convert it into a graph and output it, thereby eliminating the time and effort required to create graphs, preventing mistakes, and improving management. The aim is to provide an electronic cash register that can improve business efficiency.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides an electronic cash register that, when a product code is input through an input device, acquires sales data of a product corresponding to the input product code and processes sales registration. , a clock circuit that measures the current date or time, a salesperson number input section that inputs the salesperson number, a period memory that sets and stores the period for selling a specific product, and sales data for each salesperson number. A salesperson-by-salesperson tally table that cumulatively stores the product code, and a clock circuit that records whether or not the current date or time is within the specific sales period set in the period memory each time a product code is input from the input device. a period determination means for determining whether or not the product with the input product code is within the specific sales period when the determination means determines that it is within the specific sales period; Sales accumulation processing means for accumulating the corresponding product sales data in a salesperson-specific aggregation table in correspondence with the salesperson number input from the salesperson number input section when the product is determined to be the target product;
a mode specifying means for specifying a graph output mode; a graph creating means for creating a salesperson-by-salesperson sales summary graph from data in a salesperson-by-salesperson summary table when the graph output mode is specified by the specifying means; and a graph output means for outputting a sales summary graph by salesperson created by.

[0007]

[Operation] According to the present invention having such a structure, the sales data of products targeted for specific sales sold within a specific sales period are aggregated by salesperson in the salesperson-specific aggregation table. Then, based on the data of the salesperson-specific summary table, a salesperson-specific sales summary graph is created and output.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this example, several types of bargain products are designated and grouped together in a part of the sales floor, several sales staff take turns selling the bargain products during a predetermined sale period, and accounting is done at the same time as other products. This article describes a stand-alone electronic cash register used in stores, which is operated by a cashier (person in charge of operating the electronic cash register).

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic cash register, and 11 is a CPU (central processing unit) constituting the main body of the control section. Bus line 12 to this CPU11
ROM in which program data etc. are stored in advance through
(Read-only memory) 13, RAM (Random Access Memory) 14 backed up by a battery 14a where various memory areas used for data processing are formed, and a clock circuit 15 that measures the current date and time. , an I/O port 19 that receives a signal from the mode switch 16 and outputs a drive signal to the drawer opening device 18 that opens the drawer 17, a keyboard controller 21 that receives key signals from the keyboard 20, and a barcode scanner 22. A scanner interface 23 into which read barcode data is input, a printer controller 25 that drives and controls the printer 24 for printing on receipts and journals, and a CRT display that displays the product name, price, total price, etc. of the products being sold. A display controller 27 that drives and controls a screen display 26 such as
Each part is connected.

The mode switch 16 is used to turn on the power,
This is a control switch that controls turning off and selecting various business modes such as ``registration,''``accounting,'' and ``setting.'' It is operated by a key.

As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 20 has, in addition to number keys 31 from "00" to "0" to "9", a subtotal key 32, a deposit/cash key 33, a clear key 34, Various function keys such as a # key 35 and a salesperson key 36 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 14 includes:
A product table in which the name of each product, special sale flag F, normal unit price, and special sale unit price are set in advance in accordance with the product code of each product, and a sales accumulation area is provided for accumulating the number of sales items and sales amount for each product. 41 is formed. Incidentally, when the bargain sale flag F is reset to "0", the product is sold at the normal unit price, and when it is set to "1", the product is sold at the special sale price.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the RAM 14 includes a period memory 42 in which the start date and end date of the special sale period are set, and a salesperson number memory 43 in which the salesperson number of one salesperson is set and stored. , a score adder 44 for adding up the number of sale items sold in one transaction, a salesperson name corresponding to the salesperson number of each salesperson, and the total daily sales of sale items. A salesperson-specific tally table 45 that stores scores (daily total) and cumulative scores (cumulative total), a graph image editing buffer 46 used for editing graph image data, and the like are formed. However, the CPU1
1 is programmed to execute the control shown in FIG. 5 when the "setting" task is selected by the mode switch 16.

That is, the numeric key 31 of the keyboard 20
12-digit numeric data is input by pressing # key 3.
When 5 is keyed in, the start date (7th to 12th digits) and end date (1st to 6th digits) of the sale period are entered, so this 12-digit numerical data The sale period memory 4
2. Store the settings.

Further, two-digit numerical data is input using the numeric key 31 of the keyboard 20, and then the salesperson key 36 is input.
When the key is input, the salesperson number of one salesperson has been input, so this two-digit numerical data is stored in the salesperson number memory 43.
The settings will be memorized. Here, the number key 31 and the salesperson key 36 constitute a salesperson number input section for inputting the salesperson number assigned to each salesperson.

In addition, the product code, product name, special sale flag, regular unit price, and special sale unit price settings in the product table 41, and the salesperson number in the salesperson summary table 45,
The salesperson name setting process is performed by inputting a predetermined key. Further, the CPU 11 is activated by the mode switch 16.
When the "registration" task is selected, the program is set to execute the control shown in FIG.

That is, when the bar code of a product is read by the scanner 22, the bar code is converted into a product code and input, and the product table 41 is searched using the input product code as a key. It also reads the current date clocked by the clock circuit 15 and determines whether it is within the sale period set in the sale period memory 42 (period determining means).

Here, if the current date is within the sale period, the sale flag F corresponding to the input product code is read from the product table 41, and it is determined whether the product is a sale product or not (product determining means). If the flag F is set to "1", the product is registered to be sold at a special sale price within the special sale period, so the product name and special sale price corresponding to the input product code are read from the product table 41. . and,
The sale unit price is set as the sales amount, the sales score is set as "1", and it is added to the sales accumulation area corresponding to the input product code of the product table 41. At this time, the product name and sales amount (bargain price) are displayed on the screen display 26, and the product name, number of items sold, and sales amount are printed out on the receipt and journal by the printer 24. Further, the number of sold items is added to the point adder 44, and the next input is awaited.

On the other hand, if the current date is outside the special sale period, or if the special sale flag F corresponding to the input product code is reset to "0", the above product is sold at the normal unit price. The product name and normal unit price corresponding to the input product code are read from the table 41. Then, the normal unit price is set as the sales amount, the sales score is set as "1", and it is added to the sales accumulation area corresponding to the input product code of the product table 41. At this time, the product name and sales amount (normal unit price) are displayed on the screen display 26, and the product name, sales number, and sales amount are printed out on the receipt and journal by the printer 24, and the next input is awaited. Next, when the barcode of the product is read by the scanner 22,
Repeat the process described above.

On the other hand, when the deposit/cash key 33 is entered as the closing key on the keyboard 20, the end of one transaction is instructed, so the total amount of the current transaction is calculated and displayed on the screen display 26. At the same time, the printer 24 prints out a receipt and a journal to issue a receipt. Also, the drawer 17 is opened.

[0021] Next, a salesperson-by-salesperson total table 45 corresponding to the salesperson number set in the salesperson number memory 43 is created.
The value of the score adder 44 is accumulated in the daily score area (sales accumulation processing means). Thereafter, the adder 44 is cleared to "0" and this control is ended. Furthermore, the CPU 11
The program is set to execute the control shown in FIG. 7 when the "settlement" task is selected by the mode switch 16.

That is, the salesperson key 3 of the keyboard 20
When 6 is keyed in, the graph output mode is designated, so the current date clocked by the clock circuit 15 is read and it is determined whether or not it is within the sale period set in the sale period memory 42. . Then, if it is outside the special sale period, this control is ended.

On the other hand, if it is within the special sale period, the cumulative value of sale product sales points (daily total, cumulative total) stored for each salesperson in the salesperson summary table 45 is read out. Then, based on these data, a graph image editing buffer 46 is used to create a special sales sales summary graph for each salesperson as image information, as shown in FIG. 8, according to a graph editing program set in advance. ), to be displayed and output on the screen display 26 (graph output means).

In FIG. 8, a graph p indicated by downward hatching to the left represents the cumulative sales score for each salesperson, and a graph q indicated by downward hatching to the right indicates the daily total sales score for each salesperson.

Thereafter, if the current date is before the last day of the special sale period, the value of the daily total score area of each salesperson is added to the cumulative score area of each salesperson in the salesperson-specific tally table 45, Clear the daily score area for each salesperson and end this control.

On the other hand, if the current date is the last day of the special sale period, both the daily total score area and cumulative score area of each salesperson in the salesperson-specific tally table 45 are cleared, and this control is terminated. .

In this embodiment having such a configuration, each time the scanner 22 reads a bar code attached to a product and inputs the product code, the current date is set in the sale period memory 42. It is determined whether or not it is within the special sale period. If it is within the sale period, it is determined by the sale flag F whether the product corresponding to the input product code is a sale product. And in the case of a special sale item (F=1),
The sale unit price is read out from the product table 41 and sales registration processing is performed, and the sales score of this sale product is added to the score adder 44. In the case of regular products (F=0),
The normal unit price is read out from the product table 41 and sales registration processing is performed, but the sales points of this normal product are calculated by the point adder 44.
is not added to.

The value of the score adder 44 is totaled in the daily total score area of the salesperson-specific total table 45 every time one transaction is completed. At this time, salesperson number memory 43
are totaled in the daily score area corresponding to the salesperson number set in .

[0029] Therefore, each time the salesperson in charge of selling the sale item changes on the first day of the sale period, the store operates the numeric key 31 and salesperson key 36 of the keyboard 20 in the "setting" operation. As a result, the salesperson number of the current salesperson is set in the salesperson number memory 43. By doing this, in the daily total score area of the salesperson-specific tally table 45, the sales scores of the sale items on the sale period day are tallied for each salesperson.

[0030] In addition, the salesperson-specific tally table 45 has a cumulative score area for each salesperson, and the daily total data of each salesperson is stored in the cumulative score area in the settlement operation after the day's work is completed. will be aggregated into That is, in the cumulative score area of the salesperson-by-salesperson total table 45, the sales points of sale items from the start of the sale period to the present are totaled for each salesperson.

[0031] However, when inputting the salesperson key 36 to specify the graph creation mode in the "accounting" operation,
Based on the data of the salesperson-by-salesperson summary table 45, Figure 8
A special sale sales summary graph for each salesperson as shown in FIG.

[0032] Therefore, the store manager
By visually viewing the sale sales summary graph for each salesperson displayed, valuable data for diagnosing the salesperson's ability can be obtained.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of sale items for sale items during the sale period can be automatically aggregated for each salesperson, converted into a graph, and output. It is possible to easily obtain highly reliable graphs. Furthermore, the effort required to create graphs is greatly reduced, allowing sales staff to perform management tasks more efficiently.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, in the embodiment described above, an example was shown in which the number of sale items is aggregated by salesperson and graphed, but it is also possible to aggregate the prices of sale items by salesperson and graphed.

Furthermore, when the electronic cash register of the present invention is used as a terminal in a POS system, a host computer for centrally managing each terminal can create a tally table 45 for each salesperson at each terminal.
The data may be collected and aggregated to create a sales summary graph for each salesperson. In this case, it is also possible to print out the image of the created graph using a printer equipped with the computer.

It goes without saying that even a stand-alone electronic cash register can print out graphs by installing an external printer capable of printing graphs. It goes without saying that various other modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0037]

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, the sales of pre-specified products within a specific period can be automatically aggregated for each salesperson, converted into a graph, and output, eliminating the effort required to create a graph. It is possible to provide an electronic cash register that can prevent mistakes and improve the efficiency of management operations.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic cash register that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a key layout diagram of the keyboard in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a product table in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a main memory configuration diagram of RAM in the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main controls when selecting a CPU setting job in the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the main controls performed by the CPU when selecting a registration task in the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main control of the CPU when selecting a payment task in the same embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a graph output in the same embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11... CPU, 15... Clock circuit, 16... Mode switch, 20... Keyboard, 22... Scanner, 24... Screen display, 26... Printer, 36... Salesperson key, 41... Product table, 42... Sale period memory, 43 ...Salesperson number memory, 44...Score adder, 45...Salesperson-specific tally table.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: When a product code is input through an input device, an electronic cash register that acquires sales data of the product corresponding to the input product code and processes the sales registration measures the current date or time. a clock circuit for inputting the salesperson number, a salesperson number input section for inputting the salesperson number, a period memory for setting and storing the sales period for a specific product for sale, and a salesperson-specific tally for cumulatively storing sales data for each salesperson number. a table; and a period determining means for determining whether or not the current date or time measured by the clock circuit is within a specific sales period set in the period memory each time a product code is input from the input device. and, when the determining means determines that the product is within the specified sales period, the product determining means determines whether the product with the input product code is a product targeted for specific sale. If it is determined that there is, a sales accumulation processing means for accumulating the corresponding product sales data in the salesperson-by-salesperson total table in correspondence with the salesperson number input from the salesperson number input section, and a graph output mode are specified. mode designation means; graph creation means for creating a salesperson-by-salesperson sales summary graph from data in the salesperson-by-salesperson summary table when a graph output mode is specified by the specification means; An electronic cash register comprising: graph output means for outputting a graph of sales totals by employee.