JPH05174254A - Electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily grasp a correct resource recovery amount and to automatically determine service information to a customer so as to automatically inform the customer of the service information by providing a recovery recource information storage means and a service information output means. CONSTITUTION:A RAM 43 is formed with a recovery resource information table and a replacement merchandise information table. The exchange merchandise information table stores the name of the exchange merchandise and the number of points required for exchange. When the type number and recovered quantity of an article (such as a milk package) considered as recovery resource are inputted, a CPU 41 retrieves the recovery resource information table and reads out the name, multiplier and accumulated recovered quantity value of the type number. Then it calculates a service point by multiplying the inputted recovered quantity by the multiplier. When the type number and delivery quantity of the exchange merchandise are inputted, the CPU 41 retrieves the exchange merchandise information table and when the exchange of the exchange merchandise is available, controls display devices 14 and 15 to display the name of the exchange merchandise and remaining points.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic type used in a store that collects various recyclable items as resources from customers, such as a paper pack containing milk and a foam tray containing fresh food. Regarding cash register.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in retail stores such as supermarkets, a system is being established in which a paper pack containing milk, a foam tray containing fresh food, and the like are collected from customers and reused as resources.

However, in order to effectively utilize this system, cooperation of customers is required. Therefore, some retailers are trying to raise customer awareness by offering services such as presenting products to customers who bring empty paper cartons of milk and foam trays.

[0004] In such a store, usually, in addition to an accounting place where an electronic cash register for registering and processing sales data of products purchased by a customer is installed, a place for collecting goods as a collecting resource is set up, and this collecting place is set up. The store clerk in charge of the location collected the items given by the customer and provided appropriate services in exchange for them.

[0005]

However, in this case,
In addition to the cashier that operates the electronic cash register, it is difficult to save labor because a store clerk must be stationed at the collection place as well, and the store clerk at the collection place collects the resource items from customers every time. It was necessary to check the type and amount collected, and to provide the corresponding service, which put a heavy burden on the work. Moreover, the store side needs to grasp and manage the total amount of the collected items in a timely manner, but in order to do so, the store clerk at the collection place must always record the collected amount of the items, etc. There was a problem that became even bigger.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the collection amount of various products can be summed up by simply inputting the information regarding the collection every time the customer collects the resource product and the accurate collection amount can be easily grasped. The service information to be given to the customer who submits the goods to be automatically determined and notified, and the labor saving,
It is intended to provide an electronic cash register which can save labor.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an electronic cash register for accumulating sales data of registered products for sale in a storage unit, displaying the data on a display, and performing receipt printing by a printer. As a collection resource information storage means for collectively storing the collection amount of various recyclable articles, a collection resource information input means for inputting the identification number and the collection amount assigned to each kind of article, and the collection resource information collection means Collection resource information accumulating means for adding and updating the storage content of the collected resource information storage means each time the identification number and the collection amount of the article are input, and the identification number and the collection of the article collected through the input means. Point calculation means for calculating a service point each time an amount is input, and a predetermined service according to the service point calculated by this calculation means. Those having a service information output means for displaying or printing out the information.

[0008]

With the electronic cash register of the present invention having the above-described structure, every time a customer collects a resource item, the collection resource information input means inputs the identification number and the amount of the item collected. Then, based on the input information, the collection amount of various items stored in the collection resource information storage means is added and updated. Further, service points are calculated based on the input information, and service information corresponding to the service points is automatically determined and displayed or printed out.

Therefore, the cashier operating the electronic cash register can also serve as a task of collecting articles as resources. Moreover, since the corresponding service information can be acquired only by inputting the identification number and the collection amount of the article provided by the customer, the labor of the cashier does not increase. Also,
Since the collection amount of various items collected from each customer is automatically added up, it is easy to grasp the amount of collected items.

[0010]

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

FIG. 1 is an external view of an electronic cash register, in which a mode switch 1 is provided on the front of a register body 10.
1, a keyboard 12, a receipt issuing port 13, and a display 14 for an operator are provided, and a display 15 for a customer having the same configuration as the display 14 for the operator is rotatably attached to the upper portion. .. A drawer 16 for storing cash or the like is provided below the register body 10. Further, a bar code scanner 17 for reading a bar code (product code) attached to each product is connected to the register body 10 via a signal cable 18.

The mode switch 11 is for turning on the power,
Control OFF, "Register", "Check", "Settlement"
It is a switch for selecting various business modes such as "setting", and it is switched by a key.

As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 12 includes "00", "0" to "9" numeral keys 21, and a "responsibility" key.
Sign key 22, “×” multiplication key 23, “#” special key 24, “C” clear key 25, cancel key 26,
Various function keys such as a discount key 27, an amount key 28, a resource recovery key 29, a subtotal key 30, and a current total key 31 are arranged.

By the way, the multiplication key 23 is used for inputting the number of products sold in the business of registering products for sale. Clear key 2
Reference numeral 5 is used as a key for instructing the clearing of the numerical data and the cancellation of the error state. The money amount key 28 is used for inputting a sales amount and a deposit amount in a registration operation of a sale product. The resource recovery key 29 is a so-called recovery resource mode declaration key for inputting information relating to the recovery of a resource item. The subtotal key 30 is a key for instructing the output of the subtotal amount of one transaction in the sales business registration business. The current total key 31 is a key for instructing the end of registration of one transaction in the sales product registration business.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the control circuit configuration of the electronic cash register. 41 is a CPU (central processing unit) that constitutes the main body of the control unit, and 42 is the CPU 4 described above.
1 is a ROM (read only memory) in which program data for controlling each part is stored, 43 is the CP
It is a RAM (random access memory) in which a memory area for temporarily storing data processed by the U41 is formed, and these are connected to each other by a bus line 44. Further, a clock circuit 45 for counting the date and time, an I / O port 46 for sending a drive signal to a drawer opening device 16a for opening the drawer 16 while receiving a signal from the mode switch 11, and a communication line are connected. A communication interface 47 for transmitting and receiving data to and from a host computer, a scanner interface 48 for taking in the bar code data read by the bar code scanner 17, and a printer 49 for performing receipt printing, issuing, etc. are driven and controlled. Printer controller 50,
A display controller 51 for driving and controlling the respective display units 14, 15 and a keyboard controller 52 for receiving a key signal from the keyboard 12 are connected to the CPU 41 via a bus line 44.

In the RAM 43, a memory area for totalizing and storing the sales data of the sales-registered products is formed. Further, in particular, as shown in FIG. 4, a collection resource information table 61, a redemption merchandise information table 62, a first work area 63, a second work area 64, and a point area 65 are formed.

The collection resource information table 61 is divided into various items (milk paper packs [large], milk paper packs [small], foam trays, etc.) which are collection resources and are classified according to the type number. It stores the name of an article, a multiplier used for point conversion, and a collection quantity cumulative value, and functions as a collection resource information storage unit that aggregates and stores the collection quantity of various recyclable articles as resources.

The redemption merchandise information table 62 is classified according to the type numbers, which are identification numbers assigned to various merchandise (tissue paper, roll paper, towels, etc.) provided to customers in exchange for the collection of resources as resources. The name of the exchanged product, the number of points required for the exchange, and the cumulative value of the consumed amount are stored.

Therefore, the CPU 41 is programmed so as to execute the control shown in FIG.
That is, when it is determined that there is a key input on the keyboard 12 at ST (step) 1 and the input key is the resource recovery key 29, the resource recovery mode is set. At this time, the point area 65 is cleared to "0".

In the resource recovery mode, when the numerical data is entered by the numerical key 21 in ST2 and the amount key 28 is subsequently keyed in, the numerical data is recognized as the category number of the article to be the recovered resource. The work area 63 is temporarily stored. Next, in ST3, when the numerical data is numerically entered by the numerical keypad 21 and the multiplication key 23 is subsequently keyed in, the numerical data is recognized as the collected quantity of the article which is the collected resource, and the second work area 64 Store temporarily. here,
The resource recovery key 29, the number key 21, the amount key 28, and the multiplication key 23 function as recovery resource information input means for inputting identification numbers and recovery amounts respectively assigned to various recyclable articles as resources.

In this way, when the category number and the collection quantity of the article to be the collection resource are inputted, the collection resource registration process concretely shown in FIG. 6 is executed as ST4. That is, first
The collected resource information table 61 is searched by the category number stored in the work area 63 of FIG. When the same category number is set in the collected resource information table 61, the name, multiplier and collected quantity cumulative value corresponding to the category number are read. Next, a service point is calculated by multiplying the collected quantity stored in the second work area 64 by the read multiplier. Then, the calculated service points are added to the contents of the point area 65 (point calculation means). Also,
The collected quantity stored in the second work area 64 is added to the read collected quantity accumulated value, and stored again in the collected quantity area corresponding to the relevant category of the collected quantity information table 61 (collected resource information accumulation). means). Furthermore, the names of the read articles are displayed on the display devices 14 and 15, and this processing ends.

When the category number stored in the first work area 63 is not set in the collected resource information table 61, the display device 14 or 15 displays an input error message. In this state, waiting for the clear key 25 to be pressed, and if the clear key 25 is pressed,
This process ends.

When the collected resource registration process is completed, ST
It is determined whether or not the subtotal key 30 is input as 5.
Then, when no key input is made, the processes of ST2 to ST4 are repeatedly executed.

When the subtotal key 30 is pressed,
Since the customer has instructed the completion of the registration of the collected resource item, the customer waits for the registration of the exchanged product presented to the customer.
In this state, in ST6, when the numeric data is entered by the numeric key 21 and the amount key 28 is subsequently keyed in,
The numerical data is recognized as the category number of the exchanged product and is temporarily stored in the first work area 63. Next, in ST7, when the numerical data is numerically entered by the numerical keypad 21 and then the multiplication key 23 is keyed in, the numerical data is recognized as the delivery quantity of the exchanged product and is temporarily stored in the second work area 64. ..

In this way, when the category number and the delivery quantity of the exchanged commodity are input, the exchanged commodity registration process concretely shown in FIG. 7 is executed in ST8. That is, first, the exchange product information table 62 is searched by the category number stored in the first work area 63. Then, when the same category number is set in the exchange product information table 62, the name corresponding to the category number, the required number of points, and the consumption quantity cumulative value are read. Next, the value A obtained by multiplying the delivery quantity stored in the second work area 64 by the required point number read out is compared with the service point number B stored in the point area 65. When [A ≦ B] is satisfied, the exchanged goods can be delivered, so the delivery quantity stored in the second work area 64 is added to the read consumption quantity cumulative value to obtain the exchanged goods information table. It is stored again in the consumption quantity area corresponding to the applicable category number 62. Further, the comparison value A is subtracted from the contents of the point area 65. Further, the name of the read-out exchanged product and the contents of the point area 65 (remaining points) are displayed on the displays 14 and 15 (service information output means), and this processing is ended.

If the category number stored in the first work area 63 is not set in the exchange product information table 62, an input error message is displayed on the display 14, 15. In this state, waiting for the clear key 25 to be pressed, and if the clear key 25 is pressed,
This process ends.

A value A obtained by multiplying the delivery quantity stored in the second work area 64 by the required number of points read out and the number B of service points stored in the point area 65.
When [A> B] is satisfied by comparison with
Display the message of point shortage error on 4 and 15. Even in this state, the key input of the clear key 25 is waited for, and if the key input of the clear key 25 is made, this process is terminated.

When the exchange merchandise registration process is completed, ST
It is determined whether or not the current total key 31 is input as 9.
If no key is input, the processes of ST6 to ST8 are repeatedly executed. When the cash total key 31 is pressed, the customer is instructed to complete the registration of the redemption merchandise. Therefore, after canceling the resource recovery mode, the control is terminated.

In this embodiment having such a structure,
Collection resource information table 61 and exchange product information table 6
It is assumed that the data shown in FIG. In this state, when the customer submits, for example, 10 empty milk paper packs [large] and 10 foam material trays, the cashier first inputs the resource recovery key 29 to select the resource recovery mode. Then, the point area 65 is cleared to "0".

Next, the cashier is a milk paper pack [large]
Enter "01", and enter the amount key 28,
Further, the collected quantity "10" of the milk paper pack [large] is entered and the multiplication key 23 is keyed in. Then, the collection resource registration process is executed, and the contents of the point area 65 are
The value obtained by multiplying the collection quantity "10" by the multiplier "10" is added to become "100". In addition, the collected resource information table 61
The content of the collected quantity cumulative value area corresponding to the category number “01” of is added and updated by the collected quantity, that is, “10”.

Then, the cashier enters the foam tray number "03" and inputs the amount key 28, and also enters the collected amount "10" of the foam tray and the multiplication key 2
Key in 3. Then, the collected resource registration process is executed again, and the value obtained by multiplying the collected quantity "10" by the multiplier "8" is added to the content of the point area 65 to obtain "18".
It becomes "0". Further, the content of the collected quantity cumulative value area corresponding to the category number “03” in the collected resource information table 61 is added and updated by the collected quantity, that is, “8”.

Next, the cashier key-in the subtotal key 30. Here, when the customer requests one piece of tissue paper and one roll paper in exchange for the submission of the article, the cashier causes the tissue paper category number "0".
1 "is entered and the money amount key 28 is keyed in. Further, the delivery quantity" 1 "of the tissue paper is entered and the multiplication key 23 is keyed in. Then, the exchange product registration process is executed, and the required number of points of the tissue paper is "1.
The value A “100” obtained by multiplying “00” by the delivery quantity “1” is compared with the content B “180” of the point area 65.
In this case, since “A ≦ B” is satisfied, the contents of the consumption quantity cumulative value area corresponding to the category number “01” in the exchange product information table 62 are added and updated by the delivery quantity, that is, “1”. Also, the content of the point area 65 "180"
Is subtracted from the comparison value A "100". Further, the name “tissue” of the corresponding exchanged product and the content “80” of the point area are displayed on the display devices 14 and 15.

Next, the cashier inputs the roll paper type number "02" and inputs the amount key 28, and further inputs the roll paper delivery quantity "1" and inputs the multiplication key 23. Then, the exchange commodity registration process is executed again, and the value A “80” obtained by multiplying the required point number “80” of the roll paper by the delivery amount “1” and the content B “80” of the point area 65 are compared. In this case as well, since “A ≦ B” is satisfied, the contents of the consumption quantity cumulative value area corresponding to the category number “02” in the exchange product information table 62 are added and updated by the delivery quantity, that is, “1”. Further, the comparison value A “80” is subtracted from the content “80” of the point area 65. Further, the name “roll paper” of the corresponding exchange product and the content “0” of the point area are displayed on the display devices 14 and 15.

Then, the cashier hands each one of the tissue paper and the roll paper whose names are displayed on the indicators 14 and 15 to the customer. Then, the current total key 31 is keyed in to cancel the resource recovery mode.

Incidentally, when the customer in the above example requests two pieces of dish paper, the cashier uses the subtotal key 30.
After keying in, the type number of tissue paper “01” is entered, the amount key 28 is entered, and the delivery quantity “2” of tissue paper is entered and the multiplication key 23 is entered. Then, the exchange product registration process is executed, and the value A "200" obtained by multiplying the required point number "100" of the tissue paper by the delivery amount "2" is compared with the content B "180" of the point area 65. In this case, since [A> B] is satisfied, a message of point shortage error is displayed on the display units 14 and 15. in this case,
The cashier will encourage customers to rethink their redemption products.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when collecting various recyclable articles as resources from the customer,
Whether the exchange of service products is effective for the collection amount of goods with a simple operation by simply entering the category and collection quantity of goods collected from the customer and the category and quantity of exchange goods desired by the customer Since it is automatically determined and the determination result is displayed and output, it is possible to significantly reduce the burden of the work of collecting the article as a resource. Therefore, the cashier operating the electronic cash register can also serve as a task of collecting articles that are resources, and can save manpower and labor.

Further, the collected resource information table 61 can collect the collected quantities of various goods collected from customers by goods, and the exchanged goods information table 62 can also collect the consumed quantity of various exchanged goods delivered to customers by goods. By outputting the contents of each table 61, 62 as a report, it is possible to easily grasp the collection amount of the resources and the consumption amount of the exchanged products.

In the above embodiment, the service point is calculated from the type and quantity of the collected goods, and the electronic cash register determines whether the product exchange is valid or invalid within the range of the service point. The electronic cash register may be configured to display or print out a list of merchandise that can be exchanged within the range of service points, and thereafter, the merchandise may be exchanged at the discretion of the cashier. Also, for example, connecting a card reader / writer to an electronic cash register, and having each customer carry a magnetic card for accumulating points, accumulate service point values for each item collection on the magnetic card, and accumulate the accumulated service points. You may make it provide a predetermined service according to a value. Of course, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0039]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, every time a customer collects an item that becomes a resource, the amount of various items collected can be totaled by inputting information about the item collection.
An accurate cash collection amount can be easily grasped, and service information to be given to a customer who has submitted a resource item can be automatically determined and notified, and an electronic cash register capable of manpower saving and labor saving can be provided. ..

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the main key arrangement of the keyboard in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the embodiment.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main part control of the CPU in the embodiment.

6 is a flowchart specifically showing the resource recovery registration process of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart specifically showing the exchange commodity registration processing of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... Register body, 12 ... Keyboard, 14, 15 ...
Display device, 29 ... Resource recovery key, 41 ... CPU, 61 ... Resource recovery information table, 62 ... Exchanged product information table.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An electronic cash register for accumulating sales data of registered products for sale in a storage unit, displaying the same on a display, and performing receipt printing by a printer, for collecting various recyclable articles as resources. Collection resource information storage means for totalizing and storing the amount, collection resource information input means for inputting the identification number and collection amount assigned to each of the various articles, and identification number and collection for the articles collected through this input means Collected resource information accumulating means for adding and updating the stored content of the collected resource information storage means by the collected amount each time the quantity is inputted, and the identification number and the collected quantity of the article collected via the input means. Point calculation means for calculating service points for each and predetermined service information is displayed according to the service points calculated by this calculation means Other electronic cash register which is characterized by comprising a service information output means for printing out.