JPH08221658A - Store layout - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To improve the convenience of a store by shortening the wait time of a purchase customer at checkout time. CONSTITUTION: Plural checker operation type POS devices 102 on which checkers 108 as store clerks perform check-out operation are installed separately and symmetrically on the right and left sides across a self-check-out type POS device 101 on which a purchase customer performs check-out operation itself, and the purchase customer 109 is enabled to optionally select one of the self- check-out type POS device 101 and checker operation type POS devices 102 for the check-out operation, and when the self-check-out type POS device 101 is selected, the money can automatically be adjusted by an automatic cash receiving and paying machine 107.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a store layout, and more particularly, to a technique effectively applied to a store layout of various POS (Point Of Sales: Point of Sale Information Management) devices in a small store or the like that handles daily necessities.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional check-out work for in-store work is described in, for example, Practical Education Publishing, January 20, 1984, first edition, Shunichi Atsumi, "In-store work", P73-P78, and the like. Settlement of purchase price, transfer of payment,
It is described that the work is divided into three operations of packing the purchased products in a bag. The operations of and are performed by a cashier, and the operations of soccer are performed by a soccer player.

Regarding the store layout, for example, Practical Education Publishing, first edition issued on July 10, 1992, edited by Shunichi Atsumi, "Store Layout" P78, P79, P163.
According to documents such as ~ P165, etc., it is described that the checkout is installed so that the sales floor becomes a square. As described above, in the conventional technique, with respect to the checkout of the checker operation type POS device, the work and the layout are optimized.

In addition, the store layout of a convenience store, which is a small store that handles daily necessities that generally consume the purchased product within 10 minutes, is conventionally provided, for example, near the doorway of the store. As a layout in which a checker-operated type POS device is arranged above the counter and face-to-face sales with customers are carried out through the counter, the operation of the store using the checker-operated type POS device is optimized.

[0005]

In the checkout work and the store layout as described above, the case where only the checker operation type POS device is introduced is considered and optimized. However, with a checker-operated POS device alone, there is a limit to efficiently handle a large number of shoppers who shop in small amounts and small amounts at convenience stores and the like. Therefore, there is a problem that the waiting time becomes long and the convenience is lowered.

Therefore, it is possible to newly introduce a self-checkout type POS device in which the shopper himself performs the checkout of registering the purchased merchandise, paying the merchandise price, receiving and delivering the merchandise price, and packing the merchandise into the bag. It is conceivable, however, that if a checker-operated type POS device having a conventional arrangement is provided together on a common counter, it is not possible to optimize the checkout work and store layout when only the checker-operated type POS device is installed. .

As a result, the self-checkout type POS
Despite the introduction of the device, the shop layout does not allow the shopper to recognize the existence of the self-checkout type POS device, which leads to a decrease in service for the shopper and a product that cannot be registered. The shopper is confused because he cannot encounter the operation or the cash payment method is unknown, and the checker operation of the checker-operated POS device has to deal with it, interrupting the checkout work What should I do if payments are incurred even if the service is reduced, the checker-operated POS device checker is overloaded, and the shopper can operate the self-checkout POS device? For example, if you do not understand, you may leave the store unpaid and leave the store, causing trouble due to misunderstanding. There is a problem.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a shop layout that can shorten the waiting time of a shopper at checkout and improve convenience.

Another object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of store operation when a checker-operated POS device and a self-checkout POS device are installed together without increasing the number of store staff unnecessarily. It is to provide a store layout that can.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a store layout capable of realizing accurate delivery of money and change when a self-checkout type POS device is installed and crime prevention.

[0011]

According to the present invention, a self-checkout type POS device is arranged in a store, in which the shopper himself performs checkout for collectively paying for the prices of products purchased by the shopper.

A checker-operated POS device for checkout by a checker who is a store clerk is separately arranged in the vicinity of the self-checkout POS device so that the shopper can check the POS device and the self-checkout POS device. Any of the devices can be arbitrarily selected.

Further, the self-checkout type POS device or the checker operation type POS device is installed symmetrically with respect to the checker operation type POS device or the self checkout type POS device.

A checker operation type POS device is arranged near the entrance of the store, and a self-checkout type POS device is arranged side by side on the back side thereof.

In addition, an automatic payment / receipt machine for paying the price of the product purchased by the shopper by the shopper himself using cash or a card is arranged near the self-checkout type POS device.

[0016]

According to the present invention described above, by installing the self-checkout type POS device in a store, for example, a shopper who purchases a small amount or a small amount of money operates the self-checkout type POS device by himself / herself. By doing so, you can quickly complete checkout and exit the store,
In a small shop or the like having a small number or small amount of shoppers, the waiting time of the shoppers is surely reduced, and the convenience is improved.

Further, since the checker-operated POS device is separately arranged in the vicinity of the self-checkout POS device, it is possible to clearly show the shopper's intention to select the checkout method. It becomes possible for the shopper to select in advance whether the checkout is performed by the checker-operated POS device or the self-checkout type POS device, and the flow line of the shopper at the checkout is the flow line. As a result of less crossover, it is possible to improve the efficiency of store management.

By arranging the checker-operated POS device and the self-checkout POS device symmetrically with each other, the clerk can perform self-checkout POS.
Because the customer is always standing by near the device, and when the shopper is confused about the product registration operation of the self-checkout type POS device or becomes uncertain, the shop assistant can promptly explain the operation so that the shopper does not have to wait. In addition, it leads to the image improvement of the store.

Further, by arranging the checker-operated type POS device and the self-checkout type POS device in a symmetrical relationship with each other, the store clerk is always waiting near the self-checkout type POS device. It is possible to prevent fraud in which a shopper leaves the store without performing a product registration operation or paying the price.

Further, by disposing the automatic payment / receipt machine in the vicinity of the self-checkout type POS device, it becomes possible to settle the purchase price without the intervention of the clerk, and for the store side, the clerk's work It reduces the amount,
For the shopper, there is an advantage that the time required for the entire checkout can be shortened.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a store layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 are perspective views showing an example of its constituent elements, and FIG. 12, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are plan views showing an example of its action, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. ,
19, 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation.

In FIG. 1, 101 is a self-checkout type POS device, 102 is a checker operation type POS device, 103 is a product display shelf, 104 is a microwave oven, and 105.
Is a counter 102, 106 is an entrance door, 107 is an automatic teller machine, 108 is a checker, and 109 is a shopper.

In the case of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the checker operation type POS device 102 is laid out symmetrically with respect to the self-checkout type POS device 101. Further, the position of each of the plurality of checker-operated POS devices 102 on the counter 105 is such that when the checker 108 operates the checker-operated POS device 102, the self-checkout POS device 101 enters the field of view of the checker 108. Set to the position.
As a result, the checker 108 can accurately monitor and grasp the behavior of the shopper 109, so that the checker of the checker-operated POS device 102 can check when the shopper 109 does not know the operation of the self-checkout type POS device 101. 108 can respond quickly.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the self-checkout type POS device 101 shown in FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14. In FIG. 7, reference numeral 301 is a product storage area of the self-checkout type POS apparatus 101, 302 is a belt conveyor of the self-checkout type POS apparatus 101, and 303 is a self-checkout type POS apparatus 10.
1 is a display device, 304 is a keyboard of the self-checkout type POS device 101, 305 is a receipt issuing unit of the self-checkout type POS device 101, and 306 is a place where the registered products of the self-checkout type POS device 101 gather. It is a product stocker. Also, 112
Is a gate that opens and closes between the postures that are parallel and perpendicular to the side surface of the self-checkout type POS device 101, 307 is a partition, and 308 is a product stocker 30.
6 is a sorting gate for sorting products 113.

When the shopper 109 stands in front of the product storage area 301, a sensor (not shown) detects the shopper 109 and the gate 112 opens as shown by the broken line in FIG. 1 to partition the product storage area 301 from the product stocker 306. With
The sorting gate 308 is the product 1 of the previous shopper 109.
A tilting operation is performed so as to guide the product 113 of the shopper 109 this time to an empty area of the product stocker 306 on the side opposite to 13.

FIG. 7 shows a self-checkout PO
It is needless to say that this is an example of the S device 101 and the design is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the checker operation type POS device 102 of FIG. 1, FIG. 12, FIG. 13 and FIG. In FIG. 8, 401 is a scanner of the checker operation type POS device 102, and 402 is a drawer in which money is stored in the checker operation type POS device 102.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of the microwave oven 104 shown in FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14.

FIG. 10 shows FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the product display shelf 103 of FIG. In FIG. 10, 601 is a label display of the product display shelf 103, and 602 is a product shelf of the product display shelf 103.

FIG. 11 shows FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14.
It is a perspective view which shows an example of the automatic teller machine 107 of this. In FIG. 11, 701 is a payment cash insertion port of the automatic teller machine 107, 702 is a liquid crystal display touch panel of the automatic teller machine 107, and 703 is a change output unit of the automatic teller machine 107.

An example of the operation of the store layout of this embodiment will be described below.

First, a plan view including the shopper flow line of FIG. 12 and FIG. 15 until the shopper 109 enters the store, shop at the sales floor, pays the product price with the checker-operated POS device 102, and leaves the store. , FIG. 16, FIG. 17, and the flowchart of FIG.

At the shopper flow line R801, the shopper 10
9 enters from the entrance door 106 of the store (S101),
If necessary (S102), the shopping basket is received from a shopping basket storage (not shown) (S103).

At the shopper flow line R802, the shopper 10
9 looks around the products on the product display shelf 103 in the sales floor (S201), and if there is a desired product (S202), pick it up (S203) and put the product in the shopping basket (S20).
4) Alternatively, by holding the product as it is (S205), the user purchases and goes around the sales floor. When shopping at the sales floor is completed (S206), the checker-operated POS device 10
Place the shopping basket on the counter 105 of No. 2.

In the shopper flow line R803, the checker 108 registers the product in the shopping basket with the scanner 401 of the checker operation type POS device 102 (S301). When the product registration is completed (S302), the checker 108 checks.
Bills the shopper 109 for payment of the product amount (S303). The shopper 109 pays the product price to the checker 108 (S304). Checker 10
If the change 8 exists (S305), the change 8 is given to the shopper 109 (S306). When the payment of the product price is completed, the shopper 109 receives the receipt issued by the checker operation type POS device 102 through the checker 108 (S307). In addition, the checker 108 packs the purchased products in a bag and delivers them to the shopper 109 (S307).

Here, an example of payment in cash in S303 will be shown. When the product registration is completed, the checker 108 presses the subtotal key for requesting the product price, requests the product price, and informs the shopper 109 of the product price. The shopper 109 takes out a banknote or a coin, which is the amount of money corresponding to the price of the product, from the wallet and hands it to the checker 108. Checker 108
Inputs the amount of money corresponding to the commodity price received from the shopper 109 from the keyboard of the commodity price payment unit (not shown) of the checker operation type POS device 102. The checker operation type POS device 102 prints the change calculation on a receipt and outputs it. The checker 108 hands the change and the receipt output from the checker operation type POS device 102 to the shopper 109, and puts the amount corresponding to the product price received from the shopper 109 into the drawer 402 of the checker operation type POS device 102. In this way, the product price is paid between the shopper 109 and the checker 108.

In the shopper flow line R804, if the checker 108 uses the shopping cart in the product registration (S401), the checker 108 puts the shopping cart in an unshown shopping cart yard (S402). Shopper 109
Takes the shopping bag filled with the purchased products and exits from the entrance door 106.

Next, until the shopper 109 enters the store, shop at the sales floor, register the merchandise with the self-checkout type POS device 101, pay the price with the automated teller machine 107, and leave the store. This will be described with reference to the plan view including the shopper flow line of FIG. 13 and the flowcharts of FIGS. 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20.

At the shopper flow line R901, the shopper 10
9 enters from the entrance door 106 of the store (S101),
If necessary (S102), the shopping basket is received from a shopping basket storage (not shown) (S103).

At the shopper flow line R902, the shopper 10
9 looks around the products on the product display shelf 103 in the sales floor (S201), and if there is a desired product (S202), pick it up (S203) and put the product in the shopping basket (S20).
4) Alternatively, by holding the product as it is (S205), the user purchases and goes around the sales floor. When shopping in the sales area is completed (S206), a shopping basket is placed in the product storage area 301 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 or a product storage area beside the self-checkout type POS device 101 (not shown).

At the shopper flow line R903, the shopper 10
9 is a belt conveyor 302 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 for the products in the shopping basket.
Self-checkout type POS device 1
01 automatically performs product registration (S501). The registered products are self-checkout type POS device 101.
Are stored in the product stocker 306. Shopper 109
When the operation of the self-checkout type POS device 101 is unknown (S502), the checker operation type PO
The checker 108 of the S device 102 receives the explanation of the product registration operation, has the help of the product registration operation, can perform the product registration operation, but is not registered in the self-checkout type POS device 101. When the product registration operation is delayed because the handling method is unknown, the customer can be supported (S503). If the product to be registered is not in the shopping cart (S504), the product registration is completed and the shopper is given a self-checkout POS.
The receipt issued by the receipt issuing unit 305 of the apparatus 101 is received.

At the shopper flow line R904, the shopper 10
In step S601, the product stored in the product stocker 306 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 is taken out and packed in a bag (S601). When the shopper completes bagging of the products (S602), the shopper pays for the product price by the automatic teller machine 10.
7 (S603). At this time, the product price may be paid by a prepaid card purchased at a prepaid card issuing machine (not shown) installed in the store by the shopper's choice, or by a credit card handled at the store. Good. When the payment of the goods has been completed, the shopper receives the receipt issued by the receipt issuing unit (not shown) of the automatic teller machine 107, carries the shopping bag filled with the purchased goods from R905, and enters the entrance door 106. To leave the store.

Next, the shopper 109 enters the store, shop at the sales floor, and register the product with the self-checkout type POS device 101. The checker operation type POS device 10 is then registered.
The process of paying the price at 2 and exiting the store will be described with reference to the plan view of FIG. 14 including the shopper flow line and the flowcharts of FIGS. 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21.

At the shopper flow line R1001, the shopper 1
09 enters from the entrance door 106 of the store (S10
1) If necessary (S102), the shopping basket is received from a shopping basket storage area (not shown) (S103).

At the shopper flow line R1002, the shopper 1
09 looks around the products on the product display shelf 103 in the sales floor (S201), and if there is a desired product (S202), pick it up (S203) and put the product in the shopping basket (S2).
04), or holding the product as it is (S205)
By doing so, they shop around the store. Self-checkout type POS when shopping in the sales area is completed (S206)
A shopping cart is placed in the product storage area 301 of the device 101 or in the product storage area beside the self-checkout POS device 101 (not shown).

At the shopper flow line R1003, the shopper 1
09 is a belt conveyor 30 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 for the products in the shopping basket.
The self-checkout type POS device 101 automatically registers the item by placing it on the second item (S501). The registered products are self-checkout type POS device 10
It is stored in the first product stocker 306. Shopper 109
When the operation of the self-checkout type POS device 101 is unknown (S502), the checker operation type PO
The checker 108 of the S device 102 receives the explanation of the product registration operation, has the help of the product registration operation, can perform the product registration operation, but is not registered in the self-checkout type POS device 101. When the product registration operation is delayed because the handling method is unknown, the customer can be supported (S503). If the product to be registered is not in the shopping cart (S504), the product registration is completed and the shopper is given a self-checkout POS.
The receipt issued by the receipt issuing unit 305 of the apparatus 101 is received.

At the shopper flow line R1004, the shopper 1
In step S <b> 701, the product stored in the product stocker 306 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 is taken out and packed in a bag (S <b> 701). When the shopper finishes bagging the products (S702), the self-checkout type POS device 1
With the receipt issued by the receipt issuing unit 305 of 01, the receipt is passed to the checker 108 of the checker operation type POS device 102 to pay the product price (S7).
03). The checker 108 charges the shopper 109 for payment of the product amount (S704). Shopper 10
9 pays the product price to the checker 108 (S70
5). If the checker 108 has a change (S70
6) The change is delivered to the shopper 109 (S707). When payment of the product price is completed, the shopper 109 receives the receipt issued by the checker-operated POS device 102 through the checker 108 (S708), and the shopper flow line R1.
With the shopping bag filled with the products purchased in 005, the user exits the entrance door 106.

As described above, according to the first embodiment,
A checker 108, who is a store clerk, introduces a self-checkout type POS device 101 that allows a shopper to newly check out to a store that has introduced a checker operation type POS device 102 for performing checkout work, It is possible to provide a store layout in which the checker operation type POS device 102 and the self-checkout type POS device 101 are mixedly installed in the store and the store can be operated.

In addition, a checker-operated POS device 10 is provided at a convenience store, which is a small store that handles daily necessities that normally consume a purchased product within 10 minutes.
2 and the self-checkout POS device 101 can be mixedly installed in the store to provide a store layout in which the store can be operated.

Further, the checker operation type POS device 102
And the self-checkout type POS device 101 are installed separately, and the checker operation type POS device 102 is installed symmetrically with respect to the self-checkout type POS device 101.
Since the intention of the store to be selected by 09 can be clearly shown, the shopper 109 can check the POS device 102 of the checker operation type.
Check-out or self-check-out type POS device 101.
It becomes possible to select in advance. Therefore, the intersection of the flow lines, which is the flow of the shopper 109 at checkout, is reduced, and efficient store management can be realized.

Further, since the checker 108 (clerk) is always standing by near the self-checkout type POS device 101, the shopper 109 is confused about the product registration operation of the self-checkout type POS device 101 and cannot understand. Sometimes the checker 108 (clerk) can explain the operation promptly and does not make the shopper 109 wait, which leads to an improvement in the image of the store.

Further, since the checker 108 (clerk) is always waiting near the self-checkout type POS device 101, it is possible to prevent the shopper 109 from leaving the store without performing the merchandise registration operation. be able to.

Even if the self-checkout type POS device 101 does not have a function of receiving and paying the product price, the checker 10 of the nearby checker-operated type POS device 102.
8 (clerk) can accurately receive the product price and refund the change, and can prevent the shopper 109 from fraudulently leaving the store without paying the product price.

Since the automatic teller machine 107 is arranged in the vicinity of the self-checkout type POS device 101, the checker 108 is provided to the shopper 109.
There is an advantage that complicated operations such as payment of the product price and receipt of change can be reduced, the operability can be improved and the total checkout time can be shortened, and the checker 108 can reduce the work amount. it can,
There is an advantage.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a shop layout which is another embodiment of the present invention. The constituent elements common to the case of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the store layout of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the prepaid card vending machine 110 is provided, and the product stocker 306 of the self-checkout type POS device 101 is replaced with the checker operation type POS device 10.
Self-checkout PO to monitor from 2
The configuration in which the S device 101 faces the checker operation type POS device 102 is different from the case of the first embodiment. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the damage of the registered merchandise due to, for example, a trouble of the sorting gate 308 on the merchandise stocker 306, and at the same time, a plurality of shoppers who share the merchandise stocker 306 of the self-checkout type POS device 101. It is possible to prevent confusion and theft of commodities during 109.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of a shop layout which is still another embodiment of the present invention. The constituent elements common to the case of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the third embodiment, two self-checkout type POS devices 101 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of one checker operation type POS device 102, which is different from the case of the first embodiment. There is. This allows
One checker-operated POS device 102, that is, one checker 108 (store clerk) can accurately manage and operate a plurality of self-checkout POS devices 101, thereby realizing labor saving in store operation. it can.

Further, since there are a plurality of self-checkout type POS devices 101, the waiting time of the shopper 109 who attempts to check out using the self-checkout type POS device 101 is shortened, which is more convenient. improves.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a shop layout which is still another embodiment of the present invention. The constituent elements common to the case of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the fourth embodiment, two self-checkout type POS devices 101 are arranged symmetrically on both sides of one checker operation type POS device 102, and one self-checkout type POS device 101 is arranged. The positional relationship between the checker operation type POS device 102 and the checker operation type POS device 102 is shown in FIG.
The relationship is the same as that of the second embodiment illustrated in FIG. As a result, the effect of the second embodiment and FIG.
It is possible to obtain the combined effect of the effects of the third embodiment.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of a shop layout which is still another embodiment of the present invention. The constituent elements common to the case of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the fifth embodiment, the checker operation type POS device 102 is arranged by utilizing the substantially triangular area provided in the corner near the entrance door 106 of the store, and at the back side of the store, Plural self-checkout type POs should be parallel to the corners of this triangle.
The S device 101 is arranged in a posture inclined with respect to the wall surface of the store.

As a result, in the case of the fifth embodiment, since the plurality of self-checkout type POS devices 101 are located in the line of sight of the checker 108 (clerk), it is possible to monitor the plurality of self-checkout type POS devices 101. It is possible to perform operation explanations at the same time without causing blind spots,
Security measures and improved operability are realized.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example of a shop layout which is still another embodiment of the present invention. The constituent elements common to the case of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid duplication, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the sixth embodiment, the above-mentioned fifth embodiment is used.
Self-checkout type POS devices 10 in
1 is directed from the back side of the store to the entrance door 106 side. As a result, as compared with the case of the fifth embodiment, the flow line of the shopper 109 who exits the store after operating the self-checkout type POS device 101 has a doorway 10.
6 has an advantage that it can be formed smoothly toward 6, and a large space can be secured in front of the checker operation type POS device 102.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the invention is not limited to the embodiments and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Needless to say.

[0069]

According to the store layout of the present invention, it is possible to shorten the waiting time of a shopper at the time of checkout and improve the convenience.

Further, it is possible to realize efficient store management when the checker operation type POS device and the self-checkout type POS device are installed together without increasing the number of store staff. Is obtained.

Further, it is possible to obtain the effect that the payment and change of money when the self-checkout type POS device is installed can be accurately performed and crime prevention can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example of a store layout that is Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of a self-checkout type POS device that constitutes a store layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a checker operation type POS device which constitutes a store layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of a microwave oven constituting a shop layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a product display shelf that constitutes a store layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of an automatic teller machine that constitutes a shop layout according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of the action of the shop layout according to the embodiment of the present invention by the shopper flow line.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing an example of the action of the shop layout according to the embodiment of the present invention by the shopper flow line.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing an example of the action of the shop layout according to the embodiment of the present invention by the shopper flow line.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a store layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a store layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a store layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the shop layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the shop layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the shop layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of a store layout which is an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 ... Self-checkout type POS device, 102 ...
Checker-operated POS device, 103 ... Product display shelf, 1
04 ... Microwave oven, 105 ... Counter, 106 ... Door / door, 107 ... Cash machine, 108 ... Checker, 109 ... Shopper, 112 ... Gate, 113 ... Merchandise, 301 ... Merchandise store, 302 ... Belt conveyor, 30
3 ... Indicator, 304 ... Keyboard, 305 ... Receipt issuing section, 306 ... Product stocker, 307 ... Partition, 30
8 ... Sorting gate, 401 ... Scanner, 402 ... Drawer, 601 ... Label display, 602 ... Product shelf, 70
1 ... Payment cash insertion slot, 702 ... Liquid crystal display touch panel,
703 ... A change output unit.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A store layout, characterized in that a self-checkout type POS device is arranged in a store, which allows the shopper to perform checkout for collectively paying for the prices of the products purchased by the shopper. 2. The shop layout according to claim 1, wherein a checker-operated POS device for checkout by a checker who is a clerk is separately arranged near the self-checkout POS device, A store layout wherein any one of the checker operation type POS device and the self-checkout type POS device can be arbitrarily selected. 3. The store layout according to claim 2, wherein the self-checkout type POS device or the checker operation type POS device is symmetrical with respect to the checker operation type POS device or the self checkout type POS device. Store layout characterized by having been installed. 4. The checker operation type POS in the store layout according to claim 2, near the entrance of the store.
A store layout in which devices are arranged and the self-checkout POS devices are arranged side by side on the back side thereof. 5. The automatic payment accepting machine according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the shopper himself pays for the goods purchased by the shopper by cash or a card. A store layout characterized by being arranged in the vicinity of the self-checkout type POS device.