JPH06290344A - Commodity sale register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To omit the manual input operation, to reduce the burden on cashier, and to prevent the input mistakes by receiving a sale data message from a cash register when a sale key is applied at a credit terminal and carrying out the credit processing based on the received message. CONSTITUTION:A store A is provided with a simpe cash register 1 which has a register function for commodity sale data and has no credit processing function, and a credit terminal 2 which carries out the credit processing only. The register 1 and the terminal 2 are connected together by an RS232 interface communication circuit 3. The terminal 2 is connected to the host computers 4 of one or more credit companies contracted to the store A via a credit-only circuit network 5. When a credit transaction is carried out, the total amount data on commodities sold in the transaction which are registered by the register 1 can be sent to the terminal 2 from the register 1 via the circuit 3 as the credit sale data by only a simple key operation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a merchandise sales registration device used in a store where payment by credit can be made.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A multi-functional cash register equipped with a credit processing function when a dealer who uses a simple cash register without a credit processing function contracts with a credit company to enable payment by credit. It is costly to replace with a machine, and there is a problem that it takes time for the cashier to get used to the operation of the multifunctional cash register, and the efficiency decreases, so it is usually a simple cash register as it is. I used the one and introduced the terminal for credit processing separately.

When the customer offers to pay the price by credit, the cashier registers the sales data of the product purchased by the customer with a cash register, and after the registration is completed, the total amount of the customer is used as sales data by credit in the credit terminal. I was manually inputting and processing credits.

[0004]

However, in a conventional store where a credit terminal dedicated to credit processing is introduced in addition to a cash register which does not have a credit processing function to enable payment by credit, money registration is performed. The cashier had to manually input the total amount data of the products registered for sale as sales data by credit card into the credit terminal, which made the operation complicated and the cashier's burden. There was a case that it gave the customer a feeling of distrust.

In view of the above, the present invention can eliminate the trouble of manually inputting the total amount data of the products registered for sale by the cash register into the credit terminal as sales data by credit, which can reduce the burden on the cashier and make an input error. It is an object of the present invention to provide a merchandise sales registration device that can prevent the occurrence of the above and can improve the processing efficiency.

[0006]

According to the present invention, a cash register having a sales registration function for merchandise sales data and a credit terminal having a credit processing function are connected by communication means, and the cash register is registered by credit. A sales data message that creates a sales data message based on the credit total key that declares the closing and the total amount data of the registered products when the credit total key is keyed in after the sales of the product sold in one transaction is registered The credit terminal includes a creating unit and a sales data message sending unit that sends the sales data message created by the creating unit to the credit terminal via the communication unit when the data request message is received via the communication unit. , A sales key that declares credit sales, and when this sales key is keyed, a data request message is sent to the cash register via communication means. And a credit processing control means for executing a credit process based on the received sales data message when the sales data message is received via the communication means after the data request message is transmitted by the requesting means. Be prepared.

[0007]

According to the present invention having such a configuration, when the credit total key is keyed after the sales registration of the product sold in one transaction by the cash register, the sales registered product is registered. A sales data message is created from the total amount data of.

In this state, when the sales key is keyed in at the credit terminal, a data request message is transmitted from the credit terminal to the cash register via the communication means, and in response to this, the cash register makes a credit. The sales data message is transmitted to the terminal via the communication means. Then, in the credit terminal, credit processing is executed based on the received sales data message.

[0009]

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall system of this embodiment. A simple cash register (ECR: ECR: has a registration function for merchandise sales data but no credit processing function at a store A. Electronic cash register) 1
A credit terminal 2 dedicated to credit processing is installed, and both are connected by a communication line 3 for RS232C interface.

The credit terminal 2 is connected to the host computers 4 of one or a plurality of credit companies with which the store A has a member store contract through a dedicated credit line switching network 5.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the cash register 1. The cash register 1 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 10 as a main body of a control unit, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 11 and a RAM (Random Access Unit).
Interface 13 for controlling data transmission and reception between the credit terminal 2 and the memory unit of the memory 12 via the communication line 3, the keyboard 14, and the display unit 1.
5 and each controller 14a, 15a of the printer 16,
16a and an I / O port 19 which receives a signal from the mode switch 17 and outputs an opening command signal to the drawer 18.

The ROM 11 previously stores fixed data such as a control program executed by the CPU 10. The RAM 12 is used as a memory area for registering product sales data.

The keyboard 14 is used for inputting data relating to merchandise sales transactions. As shown in FIG.
Numeric keys 41 of "00" and "0" to "9", 16 preset department keys 42, subtotal key 43, deposit / cash total key 44, multiplication key 45, credit total key 45, clear key 46, The X key 47 and the like are provided.

Here, the deposit / cash total key 44 is a key for declaring the closing of registration for payment by cash.
Reference numeral 5 is a key for declaring the registration closing of payment by credit, and the credit total key 46 is a key for declaring the registration closing of payment by credit.

The display unit 15 is for displaying the amount of money or the total amount of goods sold, and the printer 16 is for printing detailed information, total information, etc. of the goods sold on a receipt or the like.

The mode switch 17 is for selecting various modes such as "registration", "inspection", "settlement", "setting", etc. The "registration" mode uses the product sales data input from the keyboard 14. It is a mode of business for registering sales in the RAM 12, "inspection" mode is a mode of business for outputting the data registered for sales in the RAM 12, and "clearing" mode is for outputting the report for sales registered in the RAM 12 as a report. This is a business mode to be cleared, and "setting" is a business mode in which necessary data is set in the RAM 12 in advance.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main structure of the credit terminal 2. The credit terminal 2 includes a CPU 20 as a main body of a control unit, a ROM 21 and a RAM 2
Communication line 3 between the memory unit 2 and the cash register 1.
An interface 23 for controlling data transmission / reception performed via the credit line circuit 24, a line controller 24 for controlling data transmission / reception performed according to a predetermined protocol through the credit dedicated line network 5, a keyboard 25, and a display unit 2.
6, the printer 27 and the controllers 25a, 26a, 27a and 28a of the magnetic card reader 28.

The ROM 21 previously stores fixed data such as a control program executed by the CPU 20. The RAM 22 is used as a memory area for registering credit data.

The keyboard 24 is used for inputting data relating to credits, and as shown in FIG. 5, a numeral key 51, a # key 52, an amount key 53, and a set key 5.
4. In addition to the end / execute key 55, a sales key 56 for declaring credit sales, a payment method key 57 for inputting a credit payment method such as lump sum payment, revolving payment, installment payment, bonus payment, bonus combined payment, etc. are provided. Has been done.

The display 26 is for displaying key input information and various messages, and the printer 27 is for printing data on a credit slip.

The magnetic card reader 28 is for reading card information magnetically recorded on a credit card constituted by a magnetic card.

Therefore, the CPU 10 of the cash register 1
Is specifically programmed to perform the process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

That is, first, the sales registration of the product sold in one transaction is executed. In this process, when the sales amount of the sale item is entered by the number key 41 and then the department code to which the sale item belongs is entered by the preset department key 42, the entered sales amount data is entered in the RAM 12 It is a process of accumulating by code.

In this way, when the sales registration of all the products sold in one transaction is completed, the registration closing key is input, and the input key is the credit total key 46, the total amount of the products registered in the sales in one transaction. A credit sales data message is created as sales data by credit (sales data message creating means).

Then, the system waits for a sales data transmission request.
In this state, when the sales data transmission request message is received via the interface 13, the credit sales data message is transmitted to the credit terminal 2 via the interface 13 (sales data message transmission means).

Then, as a result of the credit processing, a response is awaited. In this state, when the transaction approval response is received via the interface 13, since the payment of the credit is approved, a receipt is issued as credit closing processing and the processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the transaction impossible response is received via the interface 13, an error message is displayed on the display unit 15. In this case, registrations other than credits will be closed.

On the other hand, the CPU 20 of the credit terminal 2
Is specifically programmed to perform the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 (b).

That is, when the sales key 56 is input and credit sales are declared, the card reader 28 reads the card information magnetically recorded on the credit card.
Next, it waits for the product category (classification of products sold by credit) to be keyed in. Here, when the product number is entered by the numeric key 51 and the set key 54 is subsequently keyed in, a sales data transmission request message is created,
The data is transmitted to the cash register 1 via the interface 23 (data request means).

Then, the system waits to receive the credit sales data. In this state, when the credit sales data message is received via the interface 23, it waits for a key input of the credit payment method.

Here, when one of the payment method keys 57 is pressed and then the end / execute key 55 is key-input, the data of the payment method and the product category that are key-input and the credit read by the card reader 28. A credit inquiry message is created from the card information and the credit sales data in the credit sales data message received via the interface 23. Then, the inquiry message is transmitted to the host computer 4 of the corresponding credit company via the line controller 24, and the credit approval inquiry is made.

When there is a transaction approval response to this inquiry, a transaction approval response message is created and the interface 2
3 to the cash register 1. Also, the printer 2
7, the credit slip is printed and issued, and the credit content is stored in the RAM 22 and the processing ends.

When there is a transaction non-response from the credit computer host computer 4, a transaction non-response message is created and transmitted to the cash register 1 via the interface 23. Further, the printer 27 is drive-controlled to print and issue a slip indicating an abnormal end (credit processing control means).

In this embodiment having such a configuration, after the sales registration of the merchandise to be sold in one transaction by the cash register 1, the credit total key 46 is keyed and the registration deadline by the credit is declared. Then, a credit sales data message is created from the total amount data of the sales-registered products.

In this state, when the sales key 56 is keyed in the credit terminal 2 to declare the credit sales, the card information of the credit card is read by the card reader 28. When the payment category is keyed in, a sales data transmission request message is transmitted from the credit terminal 2 to the cash register 1 via the communication line 3.

In response to this, the above-mentioned credit sales data message is transmitted from the cash register 1 to the credit terminal 2 via the communication line 3, and the credit sales data is input to the credit terminal 2.

Then, in the credit terminal 2,
When the payment method is input, a credit approval inquiry is made to the host computer 4 of the credit card issuer, the credit company.

As a result, when there is a transaction approval response, a credit slip is printed and issued from the credit terminal 2, and when there is a transaction disapproval response, an abnormal slip is issued. This response message is also notified to the cash register 1.
If it is a transaction approval response, it ends with credit closing processing, and if it is a transaction non-response, closing processing other than credit will be performed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the simple cash register 1 having no credit processing function and the credit terminal 2 dedicated to credit processing are connected by the interface 3, and a simple key operation is performed when a credit is generated. The cash register 1 is used as the credit sales data based on the total amount data of the products of one transaction registered for sale by the cash register 1 alone.
Since it can be transmitted to the credit terminal 2 via the interface 3 from the above, it is possible to omit the trouble of manually inputting the credit sales data to the credit terminal 2 even when the customer offers to pay the price by credit. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the cashier and prevent inconvenience such as annoying the customer due to an input error of the credit sales data, thereby improving the processing efficiency.

[0041]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the cash register and the credit terminal are connected by the communication means,
The cash register is provided with a credit total key that declares the closing of registration by credit. If the credit total key is entered after the sales of the product sold in one transaction is registered, the sales data transmission will be performed by the total amount data of the registered products. When a statement is created and a data request message is received via the communication means, this sales data message is transmitted to the credit terminal via the communication means, and the credit terminal is provided with a sales key for declaring credit sales. When the sales key is keyed in, a data request message is sent to the cash register via the communication means, and when the sales data message is received accordingly, credit processing is executed based on the received sales data message. As a result, the total price data of the products registered for sale at the cash register is displayed on the credit terminal as sales data by credit. It is possible to eliminate the trouble of Le inputs, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of input errors it is possible reduce the burden of the cashier, to obtain aim to improve the processing efficiency can provide products sales registration device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a cash register in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a credit terminal in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a key arrangement of a keyboard in a cash register.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a key arrangement of a keyboard in a credit terminal.

FIG. 6 Each CP in a cash register and a credit terminal
The flowchart which shows the main processes of U.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Cash register, 2 ... Credit terminal, 3 ... Communication line (communication means), 10, 20 ... CPU, 13, 23 ... Interface (communication means), 14, 25 ... Keyboard, 46 ... Credit meter key, 56 ... Sales key.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A credit register key for connecting a cash register having a sales registration function of merchandise sales data and a credit terminal having a credit processing function by communication means, wherein the cash register declares a deadline for registration by credit. And sales data message creating means for creating a sales data message based on the total amount data of the registered products when the credit total key is keyed in after the sales of the products sold in one transaction are registered, and the communication When receiving a data request message via a means, the sales data message created by the creating means is sent to a credit terminal via the communication means, a sales data message sending means, the credit terminal, A sales key declaring credit sales, and when the sales key is keyed in, the data request message is sent via the communication means. Data request means for transmitting to a cash register, and when the sales data message is received via the communication means after the data request message is transmitted by the requesting means, credit processing is performed based on the received sales data message. A commodity sales registration device comprising: a credit processing control means for executing.