JPH0619931A - Device for ordering merchandise - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To shorten communication time with a center which is to be consumed at the time of ordering a merchandise or changing an ordered commodity. CONSTITUTION:When the information of an ordered merchandise is read out by a bar code reading part 4 and amount information corresponding to the ordered merchandise is inputted to a display part 13 provided with a touch screen by means of numeral keys, respective data are stored in a RAM 3. When a CPU 1 is connected to the center through an NCU 6, the CPU 1 reads out respective data from the RAM 3 and sends the read data. In the case of changing the contents of a list of ordered merchandises transmitted from the center, the CPU 1 disconnects a line with the center through the NCU 6 based upon an input to a key input part 12.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product ordering device, and more specifically, a product ordering device for preliminarily inputting an ordered product and transmitting information of the product through a communication line with a center for ordering. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in ordering products, in this type of product ordering apparatus, after connecting a line with the center, a product menu accumulated by the center is received from the center and desired products are selected from the menu. Select and input the quantity and send it to the center. Also,
The merchandise ordering device receives the ordered merchandise list created by the center and displays it on a display or prints it so that the operator can confirm it. Then, ordered products are delivered from the center, for example, a supermarket, to the terminal side, for example, a general household.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned product ordering device, since the product to be ordered is selected after connecting the line to the center, the selection process and the order quantity input process are performed. However, there is a problem that it takes a long time and communication time is prolonged. In addition, when the product list from the center is received and the product or quantity of the list is changed, the change process takes time,
There was a problem that communication time was prolonged.

The object of the present invention is to order a product,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a product ordering device that can reduce the communication time with the center that is spent when changing an ordered product.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a reading unit for reading information on ordered products, an input unit for inputting information such as quantity corresponding to the ordered products, and the reading unit. The storage means for storing the read information of the above and the input information of the input means, and the respective information stored in the storage means are sent out by connecting to the center through the line connection part, and the ordered product list transmitted from the center is displayed. It is a gist to provide a control means for controlling the line to be disconnected according to whether or not the content is changed when the content is received.

[0006]

According to the present invention thus constructed, when the information of the ordered product is read by the reading unit and the information such as the quantity corresponding to the ordered product is input by the input unit, the storage unit stores the information. Memorize each information. Then, the control means connects to the center via the line connection unit and then sends each information. Further, when the control means receives the ordered product list transmitted from the center, when changing the content, the control means disconnects the line to the center via the line connection part.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment embodying the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 shows the electrical configuration of the product ordering device. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1 performs system control of the entire device and processing of transmission / reception data based on a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 2.
A RAM (random access memory) 3 temporarily stores transmission / reception data, and writes / reads data or the like required by the CPU 1 for arithmetic processing.

The bar code reading section 4 is composed of a hand scanner, and when the type, price, etc. of the ordered product are displayed as a bar code, the bar code is optically read by the hand scanner and converted into an electric signal. It is designed to be converted.

The card reading unit 5 is composed of a magnetic card reader, and when paying the amount of money for an ordered product with a credit card, information such as the previous balance recorded on the magnetic stripe of the credit card is read and an electric signal is sent. It is designed to be converted to.

An NCU (network control unit) 6 has a function of controlling connection with a telephone line and transmitting a call signal corresponding to the station number of the other party and detecting the incoming call. A modem (modulator / demodulator) 7 modulates and demodulates transmitted / received data and establishes a data link. Further, the telephone 8 is connected to the NCU 6, and when making a normal call, the NCU 6 can switch to the telephone 8 side.

Further, the product ordering device is provided with a reading unit 9 for performing facsimile transmission. The reading unit 9 reads image information such as a document set on the apparatus. The reading unit 9 is not directly related to the operation when ordering a product.

The recording unit 10 is composed of a serial printing type recording device, and prints image information received by facsimile on the recording paper Y. And the NCU
A facsimile transmission / reception unit 11 is constituted by 6, the modem 7, the reading unit 9, and the recording unit 10.

The key input unit 12 is made up of various keys and is used when inputting ordered products, communicating with the center, and changing ordered products. The display unit 13 is a CRT display, and displays the ordered products and the information sent from the center.

As shown in FIG. 2, the key input section 12 includes a communication key 14, a call key 15, an end key 16, an execute key 17, a change key 18, a cursor key 19, and a character key 20.
Etc.

The communication key 14 is used when ordering a product and starting communication with the center. It is also used when performing normal facsimile communication. The call key 15 is used when reserving a conversation with the operator of the center when the line with the center is connected.

The execution key 17 is a message from the center,
For example, it is used when a message indicating whether to send information about ordered products after the conversation with the center may be executed as it is.

The change key 18 cannot be used as it is for a message from the center, and is used when a change or the like occurs. The cursor key 19 is used when moving the cursor 23 displayed on the display unit 13.

The character key 20 is used when inputting a place for changing the delivery place of the product or the like. The lowermost part of the display unit 13 is composed of a touch screen 13a, and a numeric key 21 as an input means for inputting a quantity when ordering a product is displayed. The order quantity can be input by directly pressing the numeric key 21.

Further, at this time, the touch screen 13
The display section 13 other than a includes, for example, the barcode reading section 4
Each time the bar code is read at, the product code and price 22, the cursor 23, and the order number 24 are displayed. By inputting the number keys 21, the order quantity is displayed on the cursor 23.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, by pressing a menu key (not shown) of the key input unit 12 on the display unit 13, a menu for ordering merchandise is displayed. This menu is registered 25, send 26, change 27
Is displayed, and the cursor 28 is displayed on any of the menus. Then, each process is started by selecting one of the menus with the cursor keys 19.

Next, the operation of the product ordering device thus configured will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6. It is assumed that the product ordering device is turned on in advance.

The case of initially registering the ordered product will be described. Step (hereinafter, the step is referred to as "S")
In 1, the user presses a menu key (not shown) of the key input unit 12 to display a product order menu on the display unit 13. Then, in S2, when the cursor key 19 is operated to move it to the registration 25 and the execution key 17 is pressed, the registration commodity registration standby state is set.

In this state, in S3, when the barcode of the product ordered is read by the barcode reading unit 4,
The CPU 1 stores the information in the RAM 3 and
The product code and the price 22 are displayed on the display unit 13. Further, the number keys 21 are displayed on the touch screen 13a. Subsequently, in S4, when an arbitrary number is pressed on the number key 21, the CPU 1 stores the number in the RAM 3 and displays the number at a position corresponding to the product code and the price 22 displayed on the display unit 13. Let Then, in S5, it is determined whether or not the end key 16 is pressed.

If the end key 16 is not pressed, it is determined that the next product is input, and the process proceeds to S3.
When the end key 16 is pressed, it is assumed that the input of all the products is completed, and in S6, the CPU 1 gives the order number 24 and stores it in the RAM 3, and displays the order number 24 on the display unit 13. Then, after counting a fixed time of a timer (not shown), the process proceeds to S1,
Again, the menu is displayed on the display unit 13.

Next, the case of transmitting the registered ordered merchandise information to the center will be described. In S2, when the cursor key 19 is operated to move the cursor to the transmission 25 and the execution key 17 is pressed, the transmission of the ordered product is on standby.

In this state, the center dial is input on the telephone 8 in S7, and the NCU is entered in S8.
When the 6 detects an incoming call to the center, in S9, the CP
U1 determines whether or not the call key 15 has been pressed before the NCU 6 detects an incoming call. If the call key 15 is not pressed, the CPU 1 reads the registered ordered product information from the RAM 3 and sends it to the center via the modem 7 and the NCU 6. Then, when the transmission of all the information is completed, the line with the center is once disconnected in S11.

When the call key 15 is pressed, S
At 12, a normal conversation is held on the telephone 8 and S1
In 3, it is determined whether or not the execution key 17 is pressed after the conversation is finished. When the execute key 17 is pressed, it is determined that the ordered product information is to be transmitted, and the process proceeds to S10. If the execution key 17 is not pressed, it is determined that the ordered product information is not transmitted, and the process proceeds to S11 to disconnect the line with the center. Then, the process proceeds to S1 and the menu is displayed on the display unit 13 again.

Next, a case of changing the contents of the registered ordered product information or the transmitted ordered product information will be described. In S2, when the cursor key 19 is operated to move the cursor 27 to the change 27 and the execute key 17 is pressed, a list of order numbers is displayed on the display unit 13 (not shown) to enter a standby state for changing the ordered product. .

Then, in S14, when the order number of the order item information to be changed is entered by using the numeral keys 21, the display section 13 shows the item code and price 2 corresponding to the order number.
2 etc. is displayed. Then, in S15, the cursor key 19 is operated to move the cursor 23 to the item to be changed, and then the bar code reading unit 4 reads the bar code to change the product code and the price 22, or the numeric key. Enter 21 to change the order quantity. Next, S16
At, the end key 16 is pressed to determine whether the change is completed.

If not completed, the process proceeds to S15,
The change process continues. If completed, S
At 17, it is determined whether or not the ordered product information before the change is already transmitted to the center. If not transmitted, the process proceeds to S1 and the menu is displayed again on the display unit 13. If the information has already been sent, S18
In, a symbol with the content indicating that the order number was assigned first is added. In this embodiment, the symbol A is added after the order number.

Next, the case where the list of ordered products is received from the center and the price of the products is paid will be described. At this time, the product ordering device is in a reception standby state. As shown in FIG. 6, in S20, after transmitting the ordered product information as described above, when the NCU 6 detects a call signal from the center, the line is connected in S21 and the NCU 6 and the modem 7 are used to connect. The ordered product list information is received by facsimile, and the ordered product list 29 is printed on the recording paper Y by the recording unit 10. Next, S2
In 2 the change key 1 after all reception is completed
It is determined whether or not 8 is pressed. When the change key 18 is pressed, it is determined that the product or quantity of the ordered product list 29 is changed, and the line is temporarily disconnected in S23. Subsequently, in S24, the above-described change processing is performed, and in S25, the changed ordered product information is transmitted to the center, and the process proceeds to S20 to enter the reception standby state.

If the change key 18 has not been pressed, it is determined in S26 whether the execution key 17 has been pressed within a certain period of time. When the execute key 17 is pressed, the CPU 1 receives a card input request signal from the center, displays the content on the display unit 13, and displays the information of the magnetic card read by the card reading unit 5 in S27. Send it to the center. Further, in S28, the CPU
1 receives a request signal for inputting a code number from the center, displays the content on the display unit 13, and displays the touch screen 13a.
The code number information input via the is transmitted to the center. In S26, the execution key 17
If is not pressed, the CPU 1 disconnects the line because it does not order the product.

Subsequently, in S29, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the re-input request signal of the code number from the center is received. When there is a re-input request, the recitation number information is sent again in S28. If there is no re-input request, in S30, the CPU 1 determines whether or not a line disconnection request signal is received when the password number information is repeatedly transmitted three times. When the line disconnection request signal is received, that is, when the code number information sent to the center is incorrect, the CPU 1 performs the line disconnection process according to the request signal.

Further, if the line disconnection request signal is not received in S30, it means that the center has determined that the code number is correct, and in S31, the delivery date / time and delivery address designation request from the center. The signal is received and the content is displayed on the display unit 13.

Subsequently, in S32, it is determined whether or not the delivery date and time displayed on the display unit 13 has been changed and the execution key 17 has been pressed. When the execution key 17 is pressed, it is assumed that all the product order processing has been completed, and S3
In step 3, disconnection processing is performed with the center. Further, the execution key 17 is not pressed, and the change key 18 is pressed in S34.
If is pressed, in S35, the cursor key 1 is moved to the position where the delivery date / time and delivery address displayed on the display unit 13 are changed.
9 is used to move the cursor 28, and the numeric keys 21 or the character keys 20 are used to input changes. Then, in S36, after the input is completed, the end key 1
It is determined whether 6 has been pressed.

When the end key 16 is pressed, in S37, the CPU 1 sends the information such as the changed delivery date and time, and after the center receives the information, the CPU disconnects the line. If the change key 18 is not pressed within a certain period of time in S34, or if the end key 16 is not pressed within a certain period of time in S36, the CPU 1 determines that the delivery date and time has not been changed. Perform disconnection processing.

As described above, in the product ordering apparatus of the present embodiment, when ordering a bar code-displayed product, all the inputs are made in advance before the product is connected to the center, and then the product is sent out. Since the product to be ordered is not selected and transmitted after the line is connected, the communication time spent for the input processing can be shortened.

In addition, when the ordered product list transmitted by facsimile from the center is changed after sending the ordered product information, the line is temporarily disconnected and the change processing is performed, and the changed ordered product information is sent again to the center. By doing so, the communication time spent for the change process can be shortened.

Furthermore, after sending the ordered product information, the credit card is used to pay the amount of the ordered product to the center, whereby cashless payment is possible, and the payment can be performed easily and easily. You can

Further, in response to a delivery date / time and a delivery location designation request from the center, the delivery can be made in accordance with a designated date presented by the center, or the designated date can be changed. By doing so, it is possible to save the trouble of directly going to the supermarket or the like in the center to get the ordered product.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be modified as follows without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the above-described embodiment, when paying for the ordered product, it is determined whether or not the transaction with the credit card read by the card reading unit 5 is possible at the center, or the number is input by the numeric key 21. I decided to settle after judging whether the credit card's code number is correct, but if the center can access the bank, even if the bank side uses the bank card to make the above judgment Good.

[0042]

As described above in detail, according to the product ordering apparatus of the present invention, when ordering a product, the product information is sent to the center after all the inputs are made in advance. The communication time spent for input processing can be shortened.

Further, when the ordered product list transmitted by facsimile from the center is changed after sending the ordered product information, the line is once disconnected, the change processing is performed, and the changed information is sent again to the center. By doing so, there is an excellent effect that the communication time spent for the change process can be shortened.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a product ordering device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a display unit and a key input unit of the same.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a menu for ordering products, which is also displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a product order list that is also printed by the recording unit 10.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the registration, transmission, and change processing of the ordered product.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process after transmitting the ordered product.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... CPU (control means), 3 ... RAM (storage means), 4
... Bar code reading unit (reading unit), 6 ... NCU (line connection unit), 7 ... Modem, 13 ... Display unit, 21 ... Numeric keys (input means), 29 ... Ordered product list

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A reading unit for reading information of ordered products, an input unit for inputting information such as quantity corresponding to the ordered products, and a storage unit for storing the reading information of the reading unit and the input information of the input unit. Depending on whether or not the contents are changed when the ordered product list transmitted from the center is received while being connected to the center via the line connection unit to send out each information stored in the storage means. A product ordering device, which is provided with control means for controlling to disconnect the line.