JPH0477994A - Merchandise data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To set merchandise data to an electronic cash register with the use of a push button phone by receiving and deciding a tone signal after connected to public digital lines and performing the write control of the merchandise data. CONSTITUTION:Electronic cash registers 3, equipped with a merchandise data storage means 4a storing the merchandise data and performing the data processing of the register processing or the like of the merchandise data based on the input data from an input means, are provided. The tone signal transmitted from a public digital line 5 is received by a tone signal reception means 1, and the discrimination of the received tone signal is performed by the tone signal discrimination means 1, and the write control of the merchandise data to the merchandise data storage means 4a is performed by the merchandise data write control means 1 based on the result of the discrimination. Thus, the merchandise data can be set to the merchandise data storage means 4a of the electronic cash registers 3 by using the push button phone or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product data processing device that performs data processing such as product data registration processing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, large retail stores such as department stores use POS systems that include a plurality of terminals and a store controller that centrally manages these terminals.

A memory device such as a RAM installed in such a PoS terminal has a PLU (Price-Look-Up
) and other data tables are provided. Such data tables are formed from various data such as product codes, department codes, unit prices, etc., and are used to read and write various data when performing various operations such as registration and settlement. is to be carried out.

Further, in such a data table, it is necessary to set various data or change the data in response to changes in the products handled at the store.

As an example of a POS system using such a terminal, a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 14271/1980 will be described. This system is connected to multiple electronic cash registers that register and process data related to products, and to these multiple electronic cash registers using a polling/selecting transmission method, and also collects the data registered in the electronic cash registers. This is an electronic cash register system consisting of a store controller and a store controller.

However, the plurality of electronic cash registers are provided with a keyboard including a transfer command key for instructing data transfer, and a memory for storing transfer data to be transferred to other electronic cash registers, and The store controller is provided with means for temporarily storing transfer data transmitted from the plurality of electronic cash registers and then transferring the transfer data to a designated electronic cash register.

This electronic cash register system uses a polling/selecting transmission method to set data set in one electronic cash register in another specified electronic cash register.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such an electronic cash register, when setting or changing various data in the data table, it is necessary to go to the location where the electronic cash register is installed and use the keyboard. must be used to perform the work.

Means for Solving the Problem A product equipped with an electronic cash register that has a product data storage means for storing predetermined product data and performs data processing such as product data registration processing based on input data from an input means. The data processing device includes a tone signal receiving means connected to a public digital line, a tone signal discriminating means for discriminating the tone signal received by the tone signal receiving means, and a tone signal discriminating means for discriminating the tone signal received by the tone signal discriminating means. A product data write control means for controlling writing of product data into the product data storage means is provided.

The tone signal transmitted by the public digital line is received by the tone signal receiving means, the received tone signal is discriminated by the tone signal discriminating means, and based on the discrimination result, the product data writing control means writes the product data to the product data storage means. Since the writing control of the product data is performed, the product data can be set in the product data storage means of the electronic cash register using a telephone or the like.

Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIG. 1, this product data processing device has a file processor 2 connected to a store processor 1, and three electronic cash registers 3 connected to the file processor 2.

However, the three electronic cash registers 3 are
As shown in the figure, each memory 4 is provided with a JAN table 4a as a product data storage means for storing predetermined product data, and based on the input data from the input means. It performs data processing such as product data registration processing. In addition, the above J
The AN table 4a has 300 areas, each of which stores a JAN code, name, product code, and unit price as predetermined product data.

The store processor 1 also includes tone signal receiving means connected to the public digital line 5, tone signal discriminating means for discriminating tone signals received by the second tone signal receiving means, and tone signal discriminating means. A product data setting means is provided, which is formed by a product data write control means for controlling the writing of product data to the JAN table 4a based on the determination result obtained by the JAN table 4a.

In such a configuration, when changing the product data stored in the JAN table 4a, for example, if a certain JA,
To change the name of the N code, use the keyboard (not shown) provided on the electronic cash register 3 to enter the JAN code → press the "Exchange" key → press the "Subtotal" key → The name (product data) is changed by entering the name → pressing the "Register" key → pressing the "Deposit/Cash" key.

Further, such a process of changing the product data stored in the JAN table 4a can be executed using a button on a button on a telephone 6 or a facsimile 7 connected to the public digital line 5.

That is, as shown in Fig. 3, when a call is received from outside and the PIN is input using the button,
Determine whether this is the correct password.

If it is determined that the password is not correct, the password can be re-entered two more times, but if the password is incorrect the second time, the line is disconnected and the process ends.

Furthermore, if it is determined that the PIN number is correct, the store processor 1 is activated, and further.

The electronic cash register 3 is activated by the store processor 1 via the file processor 2. Thereafter, product data setting processing is performed, and when the setting work is completed, the line is disconnected, and then the power to the store processor 1 and the electronic cash register 3 is cut off, thereby terminating the processing.

However, the above-mentioned product data setting process is the same operation as when changing directly to the electronic cash register 3 using the keyboard of the electronic cash register 3, but by pressing "*" instead of the "exchange" key. key → "#" key "*" key instead of "subtotal" key "#" key instead of "registration" key Input using the button on the button 6 of the button,
This is a process performed based on the data transmitted as a tone signal as a result.

That is, when the product data setting means receives such data by the tone signal receiving means, the tone signal is discriminated by the tone signal discriminating means, and based on the result of this discrimination, the product data writing control means selects JA, N. Writing control of product data to the table 4a, that is, DLL (Down-) to the electronic cash register 3
Line-Load) to change the product data.

In this way, product data can be set in the JAN table 4a of the electronic cash register 3 using the telephone 6 or the like.

For this reason, the JAN table 4 of the electronic cash register 3 is
Even if it is necessary to urgently change the product data stored in a, the change can be done by remote control.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4, this product data processing device includes an expansion box 8 equipped with product data setting means.
This is formed by connecting the electronic cash register 3 to this expansion box 8, and the same parts as those described in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and their explanations are omitted. do.

In such a configuration, when changing the product data stored in the JA, N table 4a using the button on the button 6 or the button on the facsimile 7, the fifth
As shown in the figure, when a call is received from outside and a PIN is entered using the button, if this is the correct PIN, the electronic cash register 3 is powered on (Remote-Power- Control
After the product data setting process is completed, after the line is disconnected, the power to the store processor l and the electronic cash register 3 is cut off, and the process is completed.

In this way, even if the electronic cash registers 3 have no master/terminal relationship and are installed independently from each other, there is no need to go to the installation location and change product data.

In this embodiment, an explanation has been given of a case where the electronic cash register 3 is connected to the expansion box 8 equipped with a product data setting means, but the invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to implement a system in which a product data setting means is provided.

Effects of the Invention As described above, in the present invention, a tone signal transmitted through a public digital line is received by a tone signal receiving means, the received tone signal is discriminated by a tone signal discriminating means, and product data is determined based on the discrimination result. Since the write control means controls writing of product data to the product data storage means, product data can be set in the product data storage means of the electronic cash register using a telephone or the like. Therefore, even if it is necessary to urgently change the product data stored in the product data storage means of the electronic cash register at a location other than the location where the product data processing device is installed, the work can be done by remote control. I can do it.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure shows a memory map showing the memory installed in the electronic cash register and the JAN table formed in a part of it, and Figure 3 shows the process of the product data processing device when the product data setting process is performed by remote control. 4 is a block diagram showing the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the processing of the product data processing device when product data setting processing is performed by remote control. .

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a product data processing device equipped with an electronic cash register that has a product data storage means for storing predetermined product data and performs data processing such as product data registration processing based on input data from an input means, a public digital tone signal receiving means connected to the line; tone signal discriminating means for discriminating tone signals received by the tone signal receiving means; and products stored in the product data storage means based on the discrimination result by the tone signal discriminating means. A product data processing device comprising a product data write control means for controlling data writing.