JPH08180099A - Automatic accounts settling device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To shorten time for cashless accounts settlement processing and to reduce the burden of a user by reading resonant tags provided on all the merchandise to be purchased and a resonant tag owned by the user while using a reading means. CONSTITUTION: A restaurant user 3a moves along a counter 2, freely selects dishes 7a-7e of desired merchandise and puts them on a tray 4. Besides, an ID card 11a owned by the user himself is put on the tray 4 as well. Finally, the tray 4 is put on a resonant tag reader 13 for accounts settlement at an accounts settling part 5. Then, the user code of the ID card 11 a put on the tray 4 is read by utilizing resonant operations and resonant tags 9a-9e for merchandise respectively stuck on the bottom surface of the dishes 7a-7e put on this tray 4 are similarly read. Then, the total amount is calculated based on all the merchandise data and displayed on a display 14 for accounts settlement and a receipt by users is issued from a printer 15.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic settlement apparatus used in a cafeteria or the like, which employs a self-service method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in an employee cafeteria using a self-service system, a counter is arranged on the front side of a product display shelf for displaying products (food), and the front side of this counter is used by a cafeteria user. It is used as a passage. In addition, a tray for loading products is prepared at one end of the counter entrance to the cafeteria, and a checkout station is provided at one end of the cafeteria exit. Furthermore, a kitchen is provided behind the product display shelves.

Various products are grouped and displayed on the product display shelves, and the cafeteria user moves along the counter with the tray from one end of the counter entrance side of the cafeteria to one end of the cafeteria exit side along the counter. You can freely place the desired products on the tray. Finally, the accounting process is performed at the checkout office. On the other hand, the person in charge in the kitchen timely checks the points of the products displayed on the product display shelves and promptly replenishes them so that they will not run out if they are insufficient.

In an employee cafeteria or the like having such a system, reduction of the time required for accounting processing per person at a checkout office has been a major issue.

Therefore, conventionally, in order to reduce the time required for the accounting process per person, the type and unit price of the product are coded, and the code resonates with one of a plurality of frequencies corresponding to each code. A number of sheet-shaped resonance tags formed by forming a resonance circuit are created for each code, and a resonance tag having a resonance frequency of the corresponding code is attached to each product or tableware on which the product is placed and displayed on a product display shelf. Immediately before the checkout point, a resonance tag reader that changes the frequency within the frequency bandwidth of all codes to emit radio waves, detects the resonant frequency, and reads the code corresponding to the resonant frequency is installed. By reading all the codes of the resonance tag affixed to the various products placed on the tray of one user or the tableware on which the products are placed by the reading device. A system for calculating the automatically identifying the total amount of product loaded on the said tray has been devised (see Publication No. real-Open No. 6-11049).

[0006] With such a system, it is possible to save the labor of registering each product in the cash register and calculating the total amount of money at the checkout office, so that the time required for accounting processing per person can be shortened. be able to.

[0007]

However, even the conventional system using the resonance tag and the product identification means by the resonance tag reader as described above still has the following problems to be solved.

[0008] That is, the clearinghouse requires payment for the total amount of money, and the conventional payment method is cash,
In addition to the direct payment method such as a cash voucher, there is a post-payment method or an advance payment method using an ID (identification) card or a prepaid card. Of these, the post-payment or pre-payment method using a card allows the user to set up a card reader at the checkout point and make payment by allowing the user to read the card information of the owned card by the card reader. ,
It is convenient because it can be cashless.

However, even in this case, since it is necessary to make the card reader read the card information, a wasteful time is required. Further, if cashless is achieved, the burden on the user will increase and the serviceability will deteriorate. Further, since a card reader is required, there is a problem that equipment cost is increased.

The present invention has been made under such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to increase the facility cost required for a system using a product identification means by a resonance tag and a resonance tag reader. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic payment device capable of shortening the cashless payment processing time at a checkout office and reducing the burden on the user.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a user file in which information required for payment by each user is stored in advance for each user code for specifying each user, and to sell each product. A product file in which information is stored in advance for each product code that specifies each product, and a resonance circuit that resonates at one of a plurality of frequencies corresponding to each user code and each product code is formed. Resonant tag reading means that emits radio waves of different frequencies to the resonant tag, detects the resonant frequency and reads the code assigned to the resonant tag, and whether the code read by this reading means is a user code or a product code If it is determined that it is a user code by the code type determination means for determining whether the user code is the When the settlement information reading unit that reads out the required information from the user file and the product code is determined by the determination unit, the product information that reads out the information about the sale of the product corresponding to the product code from the product file Readout means, total amount calculation means for calculating the total amount of one transaction based on the information about the sale of each product read out by the product information reading means, and settlement information for the settlement of the total amount calculated by this calculation means. And a payment processing means for processing based on the information required by the user to be read by the reading means.

[0012]

In the present invention having such a structure, each user owns a resonance tag having a resonance frequency corresponding to the user code for identifying himself / herself. Further, each product is provided with a resonance tag having a resonance frequency corresponding to a product code that specifies the product. Then, the user causes the resonance tag reading means to read the resonance tags provided in all the purchased products and the resonance tags owned by the user. By doing this, the product code assigned to the resonance tag is read from the resonance tag provided on the product, information on the sale of the product corresponding to this product code is read from the product file, and based on this information. The total amount of money for one transaction is calculated. On the other hand, the user code assigned to the resonance tag is read from the resonance tag owned by the user, and the information corresponding to the user code, which is necessary for settlement of the user, is read from the user file. Then, the payment for the total amount is automatically processed based on the information required for the payment by the user.

Here, in order to read the resonance tag by the resonance tag reader, it is only necessary to bring the resonance tag close to the resonance tag reader, and no special action that wastes time is required. The time can be shortened and the burden on the user can be reduced.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the automatic settlement apparatus of the present invention is applied to a staff cafeteria system using a self-service system will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an employee cafeteria system according to this embodiment. A counter 2 is arranged on the front side of a product display shelf 1 for displaying products (foods), and this counter 2 is in front of the counter 2. Side is dining room user 3a. The passage is 3b. Also, one end 2a of the dining room entrance side of the counter 2
Is provided with a tray 4 for loading products, and a settlement station 5 is provided at one end 2b on the exit side of the cafeteria. Further, a kitchen 6 is provided on the back side of the product display shelf 1.

Tableware 7 with various products placed on the product display shelf 1
a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e are grouped and displayed according to the type, and the cafeteria users 3a and 3b have trays along the counter 2 from the cafeteria entrance side end 2a of the counter 2 to the cafeteria exit side end 2b. The table is moved and the tableware on which the product to be purchased is placed is freely placed on the tray 4. Finally, the accounting process is carried out at the settlement office 5. On the other hand, the person in charge 8 in the kitchen 6
The merchandise display rack 1 is replenished with merchandise to prevent it from running out of stock.

Sheet-shaped product resonance tags 9a to 9e each having a resonance circuit that resonates at a frequency corresponding to a product code specifying a product placed on the tableware 7a to 7e. Is pasted.

Further, each cafeteria user 3a, 3b is attached with a sheet-shaped user resonance tag 10a, 10b formed by forming a resonance circuit that resonates at a frequency corresponding to a user code for identifying each user. ID card 11a,
Owns 11b.

Then, between the product display shelf 1 and the kitchen 6, the frequency is changed with a frequency bandwidth including all the resonance frequencies corresponding to the respective product codes, and radio waves are transmitted to the product resonance tag. A resonance tag reader 12 for display management is installed which detects a resonant frequency at 9a to 9e and reads a product code corresponding to the resonant frequency. Also, on the counter at the checkout station 5, the frequency is changed with a frequency bandwidth including all the resonance frequencies corresponding to each product code and each user code, and radio waves are transmitted to the product resonance tags 9a to 9e. Also, a settlement resonance tag reader 13 for detecting the frequency resonated by the user resonance tags 10a and 10b and reading the product code corresponding to the resonance frequency is installed.

The display management resonant tag reader 1
2 may change the frequency with a frequency bandwidth including the resonance frequency corresponding to each user code similarly to the display tag resonance apparatus for adjustment 13.

On the counter 2 of the settlement office 5, the settlement display 1 for displaying the total amount of one transaction.
Printer 1 that prints and issues detailed receipts for 4 and 1 transactions
5 is also installed.

On the other hand, for example, on the wall surface in the kitchen 6, FIG.
As shown in, the product name display section 16a displaying the product name (menu name) of each product, and the total number of products displayed on the product display shelf 1 for each product whose product name is displayed on the product name display section 16a. The cooking quantity display section 16b displaying the cooking quantity M1 corresponding to, and the sales quantity display indicating the sales quantity M2 corresponding to the total quantity taken in from the product display shelf 1 by each cafeteria user 3a, 3b for each product. A display 16 for a kitchen is provided with a section 16c and a display number display section 16d for displaying a display number T corresponding to the number of pieces currently displayed on the product display rack 1 for each product. Here, the product name display unit 16a blinks when the number of displayed corresponding products becomes equal to or less than the preset warning number N, and can alert the person in charge 8 that the corresponding products are insufficient. ing.

Thus, each of the resonance tag readers 12,
13, the respective display devices 14 and 16, and the printer 15 are electrically connected to a data processing device 17, which is centrally controlled by the data processing device 17 to manage the display of each product and each transaction. Automatic payment processing is being executed.

Here, the automatic settlement apparatus in the present embodiment is a resonance tag reader for settlement (resonance tag reading means) 1
3, a display 14 for settlement, a printer 15, and a data processing device 17.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the data processing device 17. This data processing device 17 is
A CPU (central processing unit) 21 is mounted as a control unit main body. Further, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22 in which a program for controlling the CPU 21 is stored.
And an R formed with an area for storing various data
And an AM (random access memory) 23. Further, a communication interface 24 that controls online data communication with a host computer (not shown), the resonance tag reader 12 for display management.
Reader interface 25 for taking in data from the reading device interface 26, reading device interface 26 for taking in data from the resonance tag reading device 13 for display, display controller 27 for sending display data to the display 16 for the kitchen, A display controller 28 for sending display data to the display 14 and a printer controller 29 for sending print data to the printer 15 are mounted. And the CP
U21, ROM 22, RAM 23, communication interface 24, both reading device interfaces 25 and 26, both display controllers 27 and 28, and printer controller 29.
Are connected by a bus line 30 such as an address bus and a data bus.

In this embodiment, the product code assigned to each of the product resonance tags 9a to 9e and the user code assigned to each of the user resonance tags 10a and 10b each have four digits, as shown in FIG. As shown in, the upper 1 digit is the identifier 41, and the lower 3 digits are the user-specific or product-specific code 42. Then, the product code sets the identifier 41 to “2” as shown in FIG.
And the user code sets the identifier 41 to “1” as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 23 of the data processing device 17 has three-digit product unique codes "001" to "100" which are different in product name and unit price, which are information relating to the sale of each product. Corresponding to “” and a user name, which is information required for settlement of each cafeteria user 3a, 3b, is a three-digit user unique code “001”, which is different for each user. A user file 52 stored in advance corresponding to "999" is formed.

In this embodiment, there are 100 dining room users.
The number of users is assumed to be less than 0, and the user-specific code is set to 3 digits. However, if more restaurant users are expected, the number of digits in the code may be increased. Similarly, in this embodiment, assuming that there are 100 types or less of products, the product unique code is "100".
However, if the number of products is more than "10"
A code larger than 0 "(the number of digits can be increased) may be set.

Further, in the RAM 23, as shown in FIG. 6, the cooking number counter 61 for counting the cooking number M1 and the sales number M corresponding to the product unique code of each product.
There is formed a product display management table 60 in which a sales number counter 62 for counting 2, a display number area 63 for storing the display number T, and a warning number area 64 for setting a warning number N are formed.

Further, in the RAM 23, as shown in FIG. 7, a display management tag code memory 71 for temporarily storing the code of the resonance tag read by the display management resonance tag reading device 12, a settlement resonance tag reading. A settlement tag code memory 72 for temporarily storing the resonance tag code read by the device 12, a user for temporarily storing the user code read from the user file 52 and information necessary for settlement of the user name. The data memory 73, the flag memory 7 of the user flag F which is set when the user data for one user is stored in the user data memory 73.
4, the product code read from the product file 75,
Various work memories such as a product data memory 75 for temporarily storing information on sales of product names and unit prices, and a totalizer 76 for summing the amounts (unit prices) of products whose information is stored in the product data memory 75 are formed. .

The CPU 21 of the data processing device 17 is
In particular, the program is configured to periodically execute the control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, when this control process is started, RA is first set as ST (step) 1.
The various work memories 71 to 76 of M23 are cleared. Next, in ST2, the display management resonance tag reader 12 emits a radio wave whose frequency changes. Then, every time the code (4 digits) of the resonance tag read by the detection of the resonance frequency in the reading device 12 is fetched through the reading device interface 25 as ST3, this code is set as the display management tag code as ST4. It is stored in the memory 71.

In this way, if it is confirmed at ST5 that the transmission of the radio wave whose frequency changes in the frequency bandwidth including all the resonance frequencies corresponding to the respective product codes is confirmed, S
As T6, the codes stored in the display management tag code memory 71 are sequentially read. The code read at this time is deleted from the display management tag code memory 71.

Next, at ST7, every time one code is read, the identifier 41 of this code is checked. Then, in the case of a code other than the identifier "2" indicating the product code, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the display management tag code memory 71.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed in ST7 that the code has the identifier "2", the code is the resonance tags 9a to 9e for products attached to the dishes 7a to 7e.
Since this is the code of ST1, the lower three-digit unique code 42 is read as the product unique code in ST8, the product file 51 is searched, and it is determined in ST9 whether or not the product unique code is set. If not set, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the display management tag code memory 71.

On the other hand, if the setting is confirmed in ST9, the count value M1 of the cooking number counter 61 corresponding to the product unique code in the product display management table 60 is updated by "+1" in ST10. Further, the data T in the display quantity area 63 corresponding to the product unique code in the table 60 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the count value M2 of the sales quantity counter 62 from the corresponding count value M1 of the cooking quantity counter 61.

Next, at ST11, the count value M1 of the cooking number counter 61, the count value M2 of the sales number counter 62, and the data T of the display number area 63 corresponding to the product specific code of the table 60 are used for the kitchen. Display 16
The number-of-cooks display section 16b, the number-of-sales display section 16c, and the number-of-displays display section 16d corresponding to the corresponding product name are displayed. In this case, when the data T in the number-of-displays area 63 is equal to or less than the data N in the corresponding number-of-warnings area 64, the display section 16a of the corresponding product name in the kitchen display 16 is blinked. Then, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the display management tag code memory 71.

In this way, the display management tag code memory 7
ST7 to ST for all codes stored in 1
When the processing of 11 is performed, the control processing of this time is ended.

Further, the CPU 2 of the data processing device 17
In particular, 1 is programmed so as to periodically execute the control processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10. That is, when this control process is started, first in ST1, the various work memories 71 to 76 of the RAM 23 are cleared. Next, as ST2, the adjustment resonance tag reader 13 emits a radio wave whose frequency changes. And ST3
Each time the code (4 digits) of the resonance tag read by the detection of the resonance frequency in the reading device 13 is fetched via the reading device interface 26, this code is stored in the settlement tag code memory 72 as ST4. To do.

In this way, if it is confirmed in ST5 that the transmission of the radio wave whose frequency changes in the frequency bandwidth including all the resonance frequencies corresponding to each product code and each user code is confirmed, in ST6 the settlement tag code is used. The codes stored in the memory 72 are sequentially read. The code read at this time is deleted from the settlement tag code memory 72.

Next, every time one code is read in ST7 and ST8, the identifier 41 of this code is checked (code type judging means).

The identifier "1" indicating the user code
If the code is other than the identifier "2" indicating the product code, the process returns to ST6 and the next code is read from the settlement tag code memory 72.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed in ST7 that the code has the identifier "1", this code is used by the cafeteria user 3a. ID cards 11a and 11b owned by 3b
Since it is the code of the user's resonance tags 10a to 10e attached to, the flag memory 74 is checked in ST9. When it is confirmed that the user flag F of the flag memory 74 is "0" and it is not set, S
The unique code 42 of the last three digits of this code is read as a user unique code as T10, the user file 52 is searched, and it is determined at ST11 whether or not the user unique code is set. If not set, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the settlement tag code memory 72.

On the other hand, if the setting is confirmed in ST11, the user name corresponding to the user unique code is read from the user file 52 in ST12, and the user unique code and user name are read. Is stored in the user data memory 73 (payment information reading means).

Further, as ST13, the flag memory 7
The user flag F is set to 4 and set to "1". After that, S
Returning to T6, the next code is read from the settlement tag code memory 72.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed in ST8 that the code has the identifier "2", the code is the tableware 7a ...
Since these are the codes of the product resonance tags 9a to 9e attached to 7e, the last three-digit unique code 42 of this code is read as a product unique code in ST14, the product file 51 is searched, and the product unique code is displayed in ST15. It is determined whether or not is set. If not set, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the settlement tag code memory 72.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the setting is made in ST15, the product file 5 is set in ST16.
The product name and unit price corresponding to the product unique code are read from 1 and the product unique code, product name and unit price are stored in the product data memory 75 (product information reading means).

Next, at ST17, the count value M2 of the sales counter 62 corresponding to the product unique code in the product display management table 60 is updated by "+1". Further, the data T of the display number area 63 corresponding to the product unique code of the table 60 is changed from the count value M1 of the corresponding cooking number counter 61 to the count value M2 of the sales number counter 62.
Is updated to the value obtained by subtracting.

Next, at ST18, the count value M1 of the cooking number counter 61, the count value M2 of the sales number counter 62, and the data T of the display number area 63 corresponding to the product specific code of the table 60 are used for the kitchen. Display 16
The number-of-cooks display section 16b, the number-of-sales display section 16c, and the number-of-displays display section 16d corresponding to the corresponding product name are displayed. In this case, when the data T in the number-of-displays area 63 is equal to or less than the data N in the corresponding number-of-warnings area 64, the display section 16a of the corresponding product name in the kitchen display 16 is blinked. Then, the process returns to ST6 to read the next code from the settlement tag code memory 72.

In this way, all the codes stored in the settlement tag code memory 72 are ST7 to ST18.
After the processing of step S21 is performed, next, it is confirmed in ST19 that the user data is stored in the user data memory 73 and in ST20 that the product data is stored in the product data memory 75. Then, when it is confirmed that the corresponding data is stored in each of the memories 73 and 75, the unit price of all the product data in the product data memory 75 is calculated by the totalizer 7 in ST21.
The total amount is calculated by adding 6 (total amount calculation means).

Then, in ST22, the totalizer 76 is added.
The total amount of money is displayed and output to the display 14 for settlement. Further, in ST23, the user data in the user data memory 73, all the product data in the product data memory 75 and the total amount thereof are printed out on the recording paper by the printer 15 and a receipt is issued. Further, as ST24, the transmission data including the user data in the user data memory 73 and all the product data in the product data memory 75 is edited,
Online transmission to the host computer via the communication interface 24 (payment processing means).

This completes the control process this time. If the user flag F is already set (1) in the flag memory 74 at ST8, it means that two or more kinds of user codes have been read in one transaction, so the process proceeds to ST25 and the display for settlement is displayed. If a message indicating that handling is not possible, a warning lamp, or the like is displayed on the container 14, the control processing this time is ended.

Further, if at least one of the user data and / or the product data is missing in ST19 or ST20, it is an abnormal transaction, so the process proceeds to ST25, and a message or warning lamp or the like indicating that it cannot be handled is displayed on the settlement display 14. If so, the control processing this time is ended.

Incidentally, the host computer which receives the user data and the product data is arranged to collect the product data for each user on a monthly basis, for example. Fees are collected on a post-payment basis.

In the cafeteria system of the present embodiment configured as described above, the cafeteria user 3a (3b) moves along the counter 2 with the tray 4 from the tip 2a side of the counter 2 and loads the desired product. Tableware 7a-7
Select e freely and place it on the tray 4. The ID card 11a (11b) owned by the user is also placed on the tray 4. Finally, the tray 4 is placed on the settlement resonance tag reader 13 of the settlement station 5.

Then, the ID card 11a placed on the tray 4 by the settlement resonance tag reader 13 is used.
User resonance tag 10a attached to (11b)
The user code of (10b) is read using the resonance action, and the dishes 7a to 7e placed on the tray 4 are also read.
Resonance tags for products 9a affixed to the bottom of each
The product code of 9e is also read using the resonance effect.

In this case, the product resonance tags 9a-
The code read from the 9e and the user resonance tag 10a (10b) has the same format including the identifier 41, but the user code has the identifier 41 of "1" and the product code of "2". , Data processing device 17
Checks the identifier 41 to distinguish the user code from the product code.

In the case of the user code, the user data corresponding to the unique code 42 is the user file 5
2, the product data corresponding to the unique code 42 is read from the product file 51 in the case of the product code. Then, the total amount of money is calculated based on all the product data and displayed on the settlement display device 14. Further, the printer 15 issues a receipt on which user data, all product data, total data thereof, and the like are printed. Further, the user data and the entire product data are transmitted online to the host computer at a higher level and aggregated.

Therefore, the cafeteria user 3a (3b) simply puts the tray 4 on the settlement resonance tag reader 13.
Since the total amount is known, the receipt is received, and the settlement is completed, the clearing place 5 can be cashless, and the time required for the settlement process can be shortened and the burden on the user can be reduced. As a result, congestion can be alleviated and serviceability can be improved.

Further, no special equipment such as a card reader for payment is required in addition to the equipment necessary for the system using the product identification means by the resonance tag and the resonance tag reading device, so that the equipment cost is increased. It can be suppressed and the cost can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the user resonance tag 1 is used.
ID cards 11a and 11 to which 0a and 10b are attached
By mounting b on the tray 4, the settlement resonance tag reader 13 can read the codes of the resonance tags 10a and 10b.
The reading range of 3 may be extended to the front side of the counter 2 so that the user can read the resonance tag of the ID card worn on the chest or the like. By doing so, the trouble of placing the ID cards 11a and 11b on the tray 4 can be eliminated.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the settlement operation is executed immediately after confirming that the product data and the user data are stored in each data memory. However, each data stored in each data memory is processed by the user. If the confirmation key is operated and input, the settlement operation may be executed. By doing so, the user can check the validity of the displayed contents and operate the confirmation key when the validity can be confirmed, so that the user's distrust can be removed and the reliability of this device can be improved. It can enhance the sex.

Further, although the post-payment method is adopted as the payment method in the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, each cafeteria user deposits the price in advance, and the deposit amount information is stored in the user file 52.
Manage by user. Then, the settlement may be completed by subtracting the total amount of purchased commodities from the deposit amount corresponding to the user code read from the user resonance tag at the time of settlement. With such a configuration, it is possible to adopt a prepaid system.

Although the user data and the product data are transmitted to the host computer as one of the settlement processes in the above-described embodiment, the data processing device 17 may perform the data totaling work. In addition, it is needless to say that the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the scope of the present invention by applying the present invention to an automatic settlement apparatus for a commodity sales system other than a cafeteria system.

[0064]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, cashless settlement at a checkout office is possible without increasing the facility cost required for a system using a resonance tag and a product identification means by a resonance tag reader. It is possible to provide an automatic payment device that can reduce the processing time and the burden on the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an employee cafeteria system that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a data processing device used in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a kitchen display used in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a format of a code set in a resonance tag used in the embodiment.

5 is a configuration diagram of a product file and a user file formed in the RAM of the data processing device shown in FIG.

6 is a configuration diagram of a product display management table formed in a RAM of the data processing apparatus shown in FIG.

7 is a configuration diagram of a main work memory formed in a RAM of the data processing device shown in FIG.

8 is a flowchart showing a control process executed by a CPU of the data processing device shown in FIG.

9 is a flowchart showing a part of another control process executed by the CPU of the data processing apparatus shown in FIG.

10 is a flowchart showing the rest of the control processing shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Merchandise display shelf 2 ... Counters 3a, 3b ... Dining room users 7a-7e ... Tableware 9a-9e ... Product resonance tag 10a, 10b ... User resonance tag 11a, 11b ... ID card 12 ... Display management resonance tag Reading device 13 ... Resonance tag reading device for payment 14 ... Display for payment 15 ... Printer 16 ... Display for kitchen 21 ... CPU 51 ... Product file 52 ... User file 60 ... Product display management table

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A user file in which information required for payment by each user is stored in advance for each user code that specifies each user, and information regarding sales of each product is specified for each product. A product file stored in advance for each product code and a resonance tag that forms a resonance circuit that resonates at one of a plurality of frequencies corresponding to each user code and each product code Resonant tag reading means for transmitting and detecting a resonant frequency to read the code assigned to the resonant tag, and determining whether the code read by the reading means is the user code or the product code And a code type discriminating means for discriminating that the user code is a user code, which is necessary for the settlement of the user corresponding to the user code. The settlement information reading means for reading the information from the user file and the product information for reading the information on the sale of the product corresponding to the product code from the product file when the product code is judged by the judging means. Read-out means, total amount calculation means for calculating the total amount of one transaction based on the information about the sale of each product read out by the product information read-out means, and the settlement for the total amount calculated by this calculation means. Payment processing means for processing based on the information required by the user to be read by the information reading means,
An automatic payment device comprising: