JPH04354078A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily input not only a bar code on a commodity but also the bar code on a blank form by using a hand bar code scanner. CONSTITUTION:In an information processor provided with a printer 1 and the hand bar code scanner 7, etc., a support 9 to receive and support the hand bar code scanner 7 is installed in front of the blank form insertion port 11 of the printer 1, and the optical reading port of the hand bar code scanner 7 received and supported by the support 9 is made opposite with the surface of the blank form 10 set at the blank form insertion port 11 of the printer 1. The information processor is provided with a first mode and a second mode, and in the first mode, it recognizes the inputted bar code to be the bar code of the commodity, and in the second mode, it recognizes the inputted bar code to be the bar code on the blank form.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention is applicable to hand, barcode,
The present invention relates to an information processing device that can read both barcodes on products and barcodes on forms using a scanner.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the appearance of a conventional POS terminal. 1 is a ticket printer, 2 is a display device, 3 is a keyboard device, 4 is a magnetic disk device, 5 is a floppy disk device, and 6 is a drawer device. The slip printer 1 is a slip (customer slip)
The details of the commercial transaction, such as the product name, unit price, and quantity of the product purchased by the customer, are printed on the paper. The display device 2 displays the details of the transaction. The keyboard device 3 is used to input the details of a commercial transaction. Data is stored in the magnetic disk device 4 and floppy disk device 5, and cash and the like are stored in the drawer device 6.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating reading by a conventional hand barcode scanner. In the figure, 7 indicates a hand barcode scanner, and 8 indicates a barcode on the product. Although not shown, the hand barcode scanner 7 is connected to a POS terminal. Note that the barcode on a product represents a product code, product name, etc. for identifying the product. 2 Conventionally, hand barcode scanners 7 are used to read barcodes 8 on products. In order to read the barcode 8 on the product, hold the hand barcode scanner 7 in your hand, bring the optical reading port of the scanner 7 close to the barcode on the product, and thereby input the barcode on the product.

0004

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Conventional POS terminals did not have a mechanism to recognize the barcode on the slip when additionally printing transaction details on a single slip. When printing additionally,
After the operator enters the slip number using a key, it is necessary to set the slip in the printer, which poses problems in operability and reliability.

The present invention was created in view of this point, and uses a hand barcode scanner in an information processing device having a printer or a hand barcode scanner to scan the bar on a product. Not just the code
The purpose is to make it easier to input barcodes on slips.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Accordingly, an information processing device according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a display device 2;
Printer 1, keyboard 3, hand barcode,
In an information processing apparatus having a scanner 7, a support stand 9 for inserting and supporting the hand barcode scanner 7 is provided in the paper feeding section of the printer 1, and the hand barcode scanner 7 is inserted and supported by the support stand 9. The optical reading port is configured to face the surface of the paper set in the printer 1. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 further includes a processing apparatus 20, a display device 2 connected to the processing apparatus 20, a ticket printer 1 connected to the processing apparatus 20, and a keyboard 3 connected to the processing apparatus 20.
and a hand barcode scanner 7 connected to a processing device 20, the support for inserting and supporting the hand barcode scanner 7 in front of the slip insertion slot 11 of the slip printer 1. A stand 9 is provided, and a support stand 9 is provided.
The optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner 7 inserted and supported by the hand barcode scanner 7 is configured to face the surface of the slip 10 set in the slip insertion slot 11 of the slip printer 1. be. Furthermore, in the information processing apparatus according to claim 3, in the information processing apparatus according to claim 2, the processing apparatus 20 has a product input mode and a customer information update mode, and in the product input mode, the processing device 20 has a product input mode and a customer information update mode. - When the barcode data from the scanner 7 is recognized as product barcode data and a certain key is pressed under the product input mode, the customer information update mode is entered; , is characterized in that it is configured to recognize barcode data from the hand barcode scanner 7 as barcode data based on the barcode on the slip.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of an embodiment of a cut sheet printer according to the present invention. In the figure, 9 indicates a support stand, 10 indicates a slip, and 11 indicates a slip insertion slot. The support stand 9 is attached to the POS terminal main body so as to be located in front of the slip insertion slot 11 of the slip printer 1. The support stand 9 can insert and support the hand barcode scanner 7.

FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the cut sheet printer of the present invention. In the figure, 9a indicates a support fitting, 12 a holder, and 13 a slip guide. The support stand 9 has a support fitting 9a and a holder 12. Support metal fittings 9
a has a vertical part and a horizontal part, and the holder 12 is provided in the horizontal part. The holder 12 is made of rubber, urethane, etc., and has a hole in the center. When the hand barcode scanner 7 is inserted into the center hole of the holder 12, the hand barcode scanner 7 is supported by the wall around the center hole, and the optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner 7 is aligned with the document surface. On the other hand, the hand barcode scanner 7 can read the barcode on the slip. A slip guide 13 is provided in front of the slip insertion slot 11. The slip guide 13 is for correctly positioning the slip.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the cut printer of the present invention. In the figure, 14 is a print head; 15 is a print head;
1 to 17 indicate rollers, and 18 indicates a stopper, respectively. The slip 10 is set in line with the slip guide 13 and inserted until it collides with the stopper 18. During printing, the stopper 18 is retracted. When the stopper 18 is retracted, paper feeding becomes possible.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a slip used in the present invention. In the figure, numeral 19 indicates a barcode printed on the slip 10. This barcode 19 is the customer number. etc. When the slip 10 is aligned with the paper guide 13 and inserted until it collides with the stopper 18, the customer identification barcode 19 on the slip 10 is placed directly below the optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner 7 inserted into the holder 12. be positioned.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the POS terminal of the present invention. In the figure, 20 represents a POS processing device, 21 represents an input control mechanism, and 22 represents a printer control mechanism. The input control mechanism 21 performs control to capture the output of the hand barcode scanner 7 according to instructions from the POS processing device 20 . The printer control mechanism 22 controls the ticket printer 1 according to instructions from the POS processing device 20. Although not shown, the POS processing device 20 has a file device and is connected to a host device via a line or the like.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the procedure of the POS operation program of the present invention. This POS operation program is executed by the POS processing device 20 shown in FIG. Initially, the POS terminal is in product input mode. The operator first inputs the person in charge number and then inputs the product. In the product input mode, the POS terminal determines that the input barcode is the barcode of the product. When inputting products using the hand barcode scanner 7, the operator takes out the hand barcode scanner 7 from the support stand 9 and places the optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner 7 on the product. Move closer to the barcode.

When product input 1 is performed, the POS terminal performs product information reference 1 corresponding to product input 1. Thereafter, the operator performs product input 2, . . . . Product information is information such as the manufacturer's name, classification, price, etc. of the product, and the POS
This is information that the terminal reads from a file device, etc. Product information is stored in the file device or host device of the POS terminal. Needless to say, it is possible to input the product using the keyboard.

When the operator presses the total key, the PO
The S terminal enters customer information update mode. In the customer information update mode, the POS terminal determines that the input barcode is the customer identification barcode on the slip 10. After pressing the total key, the operator inserts the hand barcode scanner 7 into the holder 12 of the support stand 9, sets the slip 10 along the slip guide 13, and inserts the slip 10 until it collides with the stopper 18. Then, the hand
The barcode scanner 7 reads the customer identification barcode on the slip 10, and the read barcode is input into the POS terminal.

After reading the customer identification barcode 19 on the slip 10, the POS terminal performs processing for referencing and updating customer information. After the customer information reference/update process is completed, the POS terminal performs print information editing process. After the print information editing process is completed, the POS terminal sends the print data and print command obtained as a result of the print information editing process to the ticket printer 1. When the ticket printer 1 receives print data and a print command,
The print data is printed on the slip 10. When the printing process is completed, the POS terminal enters the product input mode. Note that the customer information is information indicating when, where, and what the customer purchased, and is stored in the host device.

For example, assume that a customer eats at a restaurant in a leisure center. In this case, the following operations are performed. When paying at the cash register, customers can
Bring a slip showing the details of your past transactions at the center. The operator will post details of the customer's meal expenses at the restaurant.
After calculating on the S terminal, receiving the slip from the customer, and pressing the total key, set the slip in the slip insertion slot.

When the total key is pressed and a slip is set in the slip insertion slot, the following processing is performed by the POS terminal. ■ Slip number from hand barcode scanner. Load. ■ Slip No. Ask the host. ■ Receive customer information from the host. ■ Add current sales to customer information. ■ Determine the printing position of current sales based on past customer information. ■ Output "Meal Fee 1" to be printed to the printer. The results of additional printing are shown in FIG.

[0018]

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, (a) It is not necessary to provide the printer with a special mechanism for reading the barcode on the slip. (b) A hand barcode scanner can read barcodes on products and barcodes on slips. (c) Operator operations can be reduced, and input errors can also be reduced. This can produce a remarkable effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of one embodiment of a POS ticket printer of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the POS ticket printer of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the POS ticket printer of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a slip used in the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a POS terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a procedure of a POS operation program of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of printing on a slip.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the appearance of a POS terminal.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating reading by a hand barcode scanner.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Slip printer 2 Display device 3 Keyboard device 4 Magnetic disk device 5 Floppy disk device 6 Drawer device 7 Hand barcode scanner 8 Barcode on product 9 Support stand 9a Support fitting 10 Slip 11 Slip insertion slot 12 Holder 13 Slip guide 14 Print heads 15 to 17 Roller 18 Stopper 19 Customer identification barcode 20 POS processing device 21 Input control mechanism 22 Printer control mechanism

Claims (3)

[Claims] Claim 1: An information processing device comprising a display device (2), a printer (1), a keyboard (3), and a hand barcode scanner (7), including a paper feeding section of the printer (1). A support stand (9) for inserting and supporting a hand barcode scanner (7) into the
The optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner (7) inserted and supported by the support stand (9) is connected to the printer (
1) An information processing device configured to face the surface of paper set in. Claim 2: A processing device (20) and a processing device (20).
a display device (2) connected to the processing device (20), a ticket printer (1) connected to the processing device (20), a keyboard (3) connected to the processing device (20), and a processing device (20). An information processing device comprising a hand barcode scanner (7) connected to a printer (1), the hand barcode scanner (7) being connected to Support stand for insertion support (9)
The optical reading port of the hand barcode scanner (7) inserted and supported by the support stand (9) reads the slip (
10) An information processing device configured to face the surface of item 10). 3. The processing device (20) has a product input mode and a customer information update mode, and under the product input mode, a hand barcode scanner (7) is provided.
It recognizes the barcode data from the product as product barcode data, and when a predetermined key is pressed under the product input mode, the customer information update mode is entered. barcode·
3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the information processing apparatus is configured to recognize barcode data from the scanner (7) as barcode data based on a barcode on a slip.