JPH10162246A - Pos terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently cope with a nonstandardized bar code. SOLUTION: A POS terminal is equipped with a nonstandardized bar code information file 5b in which article information corresponding to a nonstandardized bar code that can not be read by a read means 1 is registered. Then a central processing part 6 when receiving the input of a list display key from a key input means 2 displays a list of article information corresponding to the nonstandardized bar code on a display means 5 and when a choice of specific article information in the list is received, the selected article information is regarded as article information on a bar-code inputted article to carry on the process.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a POS terminal, and more particularly, to a POS terminal that manages sales of a product by reading a bar code attached to the product.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a POS terminal, when a bar code of a product is input from a scanner, a price or the like of the product registered in advance corresponding to the bar code information is read from a PLU file and sales processing is performed. This saves the clerk the trouble of inputting the price and the like, and the input information is accurate, so that the processing efficiency is high.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the bar code attached to the product is not in accordance with the standard, so that the bar code cannot be read in some cases. In this case, the clerk had to know the price of the product and keyed it in. If a large number of products with such non-standard barcodes were received, every time the product was purchased In such a case, the bar code cannot be read, and the clerk needs to key in the price or the like every time. Therefore, the convenience of the POS terminal is lost.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a POS terminal capable of improving the disadvantages of the prior art and, in particular, efficiently handling nonstandard bar codes.

[0005]

To achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a reading means for reading a bar code, a key input means capable of inputting predetermined information, and a predetermined information can be printed. Printing means, a display means capable of displaying predetermined information, a product information file in which product information corresponding to the bar code information read by the reading means is registered in advance, and sales information in which the sales status of the product is recorded. A central processing unit that compares the file and the barcode information output from the reading unit with the product information file, updates the corresponding product information to a sales information file, prints out to a printing unit, displays on a display unit, and the like. And In addition to the above, the present invention includes a nonstandard barcode information file for registering product information corresponding to a nonstandard barcode that could not be read by the reading unit. Then, when receiving the input of the list display key from the key input means, the central processing unit causes the display means to display a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard barcode,
When predetermined product information is selected from the list, the selected product information is regarded as the product information of the product for which the barcode has been input, and the process is continued.

According to the present invention, when the store clerk cannot read the bar code from the reading means and operates the list display key, a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code is displayed on the display means. The product information of the product for which the barcode cannot be read is selected from the product information. Then, the central processing unit identifies the selected product information as the one based on the information obtained from the reading unit, and sets the product information to a state where it can be displayed on the display unit and the barcode of the next product can be read. I do.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the central processing unit includes:
When the registration key is received from the key input means, the input of the product information corresponding to the nonstandard barcode is received. When the product information corresponding to the nonstandard barcode is input, the input information is converted to the nonstandard barcode information. It is configured to update to a file.

In the present invention, when the store clerk confirms from the list display that the product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code is not registered, the store clerk operates the registration key. Then, the central processing unit displays the product information input screen and waits for the clerk to input the product information. Once the desired product information has been entered,
The central processing unit treats the input information as the same as the bar code-input product information, continues the process, and registers the input information in the non-standard bar code information file. Thus, the next time the list display key is operated, the product information of the non-standard bar code that has been input this time is added to the list display, and selection input can be performed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the central processing unit includes:
When a list print key is input from the key input unit, a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code is printed by the printing unit.

In the present invention, when the list print key is operated, a list of product information registered in the nonstandard barcode information file is printed out. For example, a list is printed at the time of daily measurement, system inspection, etc., and based on this list, products with non-standard barcodes are identified, the arrival of the products is stopped, or the manufacturer of the product is notified of the bar. Take action such as requesting that the code display be normalized.

In the invention according to claim 4, the central processing unit comprises:
When a list display key is input from the key input means, a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code is displayed on the display means.

In the present invention, when the list display key is operated, a list of merchandise information registered in the nonstandard barcode information file is displayed. For example, a list is displayed at the time of daily measurement or system inspection, etc., and based on this list display, a product with a nonstandard bar code is specified, the arrival of the product is stopped, or a bar code is sent to the manufacturer of the product. And take measures such as requesting that the display of the message be normalized.

[0013] Accordingly, the above-mentioned object is achieved.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The POS terminal shown in FIG. 1 has a reading means 1 for reading a bar code, a key input means 2 for inputting predetermined information, a printing means 3 for printing predetermined information, and a display for predetermined information. Possible display means 4. Also,
A product information file 5a in which product information corresponding to the bar code information read by the reading means 1 is registered in advance, and a sales information file in which the sales status of the product is recorded. 5c. Further, the bar code information output from the reading means 1 is compared with the product information file 5a, and the sales information file 5 of the corresponding product information is checked.
and a central processing unit 6 for executing updating to c, printing output to the printing unit 3, displaying on the display unit 4, and the like.

The storage unit 5 is provided with a nonstandard barcode information file 5b for registering product information corresponding to a nonstandard barcode that could not be read by the reading unit 1. When the central processing unit 6 receives the input of the list display key from the key input unit 2, the display unit 4 displays a list of the product information corresponding to the non-standard barcode, and the predetermined product information is displayed from the list. When a selection is received, the selected product information is regarded as the product information of the product for which the barcode has been input, and a function of continuing the process is provided.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the central processing unit 6 receives the input of the registration key from the key input means 2, it receives the input of the product information corresponding to the nonstandard barcode, and converts the nonstandard barcode into the nonstandard barcode. When the corresponding product information is input, the input information is transferred to the non-standard barcode information file 5.
b is provided. The central processing unit 6
Has a function of causing the printing unit 3 to print a list of product information corresponding to a nonstandard bar code when an input of the list printing key is received from the key input unit 2. Further, the central processing unit 6 has a function of displaying a list of product information corresponding to a nonstandard bar code on the display unit 4 when the list display key is input from the key input unit 2.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the reading means 1 is a scanner, which is a conventional PO
It is the same as that used in the S terminal.

The key input means 2 is a keyboard, and is provided with the above-mentioned list display key, list print key, registration key, and the like, in addition to the keys provided in a conventional general POS terminal.

The printing means 3 and the display means 4 use a conventional PO
A printer and a display as in the S system. The storage unit 5 is, for example, a magnetic disk device.

In the product information file 5a, a department, a product name, and a unit price are registered for each barcode. In the nonstandard barcode information file 5b, a department, a product name, and a unit price are registered for each nonstandard barcode. In the sales information file 5c, a sales history of the product is recorded.

The central processing unit 6 is provided with a CPU, and realizes various functions by executing a program prepared in advance. Reference numeral 7 denotes a memory for temporarily storing data required when the central processing unit 6 executes various processes.

Next, the overall operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

When the clerk reads the bar code attached to the commodity from the reading means 1 (step S1), the central processing unit 6
Checks the barcode information output from the reading means 1 with the product information registered in the product information file 5a (step S2). As a result, when the matching product information is found, a conventional general sales process is performed on the matching product information (steps S3 and S14). For example,
The product name, unit price, quantity, and price of the purchased product are displayed on the display means.

On the other hand, if the product information matching the product information file 5a cannot be retrieved, the central processing unit 6 waits until the bar code is read again or the list display key is pressed (step S4). . here,
When the barcode is read again, the above-described processing from step S1 to step S4 is repeated.

When the list display key is pressed in step S4, the central processing unit 6 refers to the nonstandard barcode information file 5b, and displays a list of product information registered in this file for each department and for each item. Each time it is displayed on the display means 4 (step S5). The clerk refers to this list display,
If the information of the product for which the barcode could not be read has already been registered, the product is selected and determined on the screen (step S6). When a product is selected, the central processing unit 6
Executes the sales process for the selected product information (step S13).

On the other hand, when the list of products displayed on the screen does not include a product whose barcode could not be read at the moment,
The clerk presses the registration key. Upon receiving the input of the registration key, the central processing unit 6 causes the display unit 4 to display a product information registration screen (steps S7 and S8).

The registration screen is provided with input sections for a product section, a product name, and a unit price in addition to a bar code number input field. The clerk operates the key input means 2 to input a corresponding character string or numerical value string in these input fields. When the input of the product information is completed, the central processing unit 6 updates the input product information to the non-standard barcode information file 5b (Step S9). Then, the sales processing is executed for the currently input product information (step S10). By updating the non-standard barcode information file 5b here, step S
The product information registered this time is also displayed in the list displayed in step 5.

When the sales processing for one product is completed, the central processing unit 6 waits until the total key is pressed or the barcode of the next product is read (step S11).
Here, when the barcode of the next product is read, the above steps S1 to S10 and S13, S14 are performed.
Is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, when the total key is pressed, a conventional general accounting process is performed, and a receipt is printed out by the printing means 4 (step S12).

Next, a description will be given of processing to be performed at the time of date measurement and system inspection.

When the list display key is pressed during the date keeping or the system check, a list of the commodity information registered in the nonstandard bar code information file is displayed on the display means 4. When a list print key is pressed, a list of product information registered in the file is printed out by the printing unit 3. From these output results, products with non-standard barcodes are identified, and those products are not placed in stores, or the manufacturers of those products are required to normalize the barcodes.

According to the above-described embodiment, the bar code product information which cannot be read by the reading means is registered in the non-standard bar code information file, and if the bar code cannot be read, the non-standard bar code information is registered. If you select the applicable item from the list of product information registered in the file,
Sales processing is executed for the selected product information,
The cash registering operation can be made more efficient than in the past, in which a key input such as a unit price is performed each time a product with a nonstandard bar code is purchased. In addition, since unified product information can be handled for products having bar codes that do not conform to the standard, the quality of sales information can be improved.

When a bar code that is not registered in the non-standard bar code information file is found, the product information corresponding to the new non-standard bar code can be input by operating the registration key. Since the code information file is updated, if the barcode of the same product cannot be read next time, the sales process can be executed relatively easily only by selecting the corresponding product information from the product information list.

Further, since a list of product information registered in the nonstandard barcode information file can be displayed or printed, a product to which a nonstandard barcode is attached is specified with reference to the list. Preventing products from being placed in stores and requiring the manufacturers of the products to normalize barcodes can help reduce the number of unreadable barcodes. This can greatly contribute to the reduction of unreadable barcodes in the entire industry.

Here, the nonstandard barcode information file may be managed inside the PLU file, or may be managed as a separate file.

[0037]

The present invention is constructed and functions as described above. According to this, the bar code product information which cannot be read by the reading means is registered in the non-standard bar code information file, and the bar code is read. If it is not possible, select the relevant item from the list of product information registered in the nonstandard barcode information file, and the sales process will be executed for the selected product information. It is possible to improve the efficiency of the cash registering operation as compared with the conventional method, in which a key input such as a unit price is performed every time a user purchases a product. In addition, since unified product information can be handled for products having bar codes that do not conform to the standard, the quality of sales information can be improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a bar code that is not registered in the non-standard bar code information file is found, the product information corresponding to the new non-standard bar code is operated by operating the registration key. Can be entered, and this is updated to the nonstandard barcode information file. If the next time you cannot read the same product barcode, simply select the relevant product information from the product information list and sales will be relatively easy. Processing can be performed.

Further, according to the third or fourth aspect of the invention, a list of merchandise information registered in the nonstandard barcode information file can be displayed or printed, and the nonstandard barcode can be displayed by referring to the list. By identifying products marked with, and not placing them in stores, or requesting the manufacturer of the product to normalize barcodes, the reduction of unreadable barcodes can be promoted. It is possible to provide an unprecedented excellent POS terminal that can greatly contribute to not only the efficiency of the cashier operation but also the reduction of unreadable barcodes as a whole industry.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Reading means 2 Key input means 3 Printing means 4 Display means 5 Storage part 5a Product information file 5b Nonstandard barcode information file 5c Sales information file 6 Central processing part 7 Memory

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading a barcode, a key input means capable of inputting predetermined information, a printing means capable of printing predetermined information, a display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and the reading means A product information file in which product information corresponding to the bar code information read in step 1 is registered in advance, a sales information file in which the sales status of the product is recorded, and the bar code information output from the reading unit is stored in the product information file. A POS terminal including a central processing unit for executing the updating of the corresponding product information to the sales information file, the printing output to the printing unit, the display on the display unit, and the like. A non-standard bar code information file for registering product information corresponding to the non-standard bar code that did not exist, wherein the central processing unit displays a list display key from the key input means. Is received, the display means displays a list of product information corresponding to the non-standard barcode, and when a predetermined product information is selected from the list, the selected product information is input into a barcode. A POS terminal characterized in that the POS terminal continues processing by regarding the product information of the selected product. 2. The central processing unit receives an input of a registration key from the key input means, receives an input of product information corresponding to a nonstandard barcode, and inputs product information corresponding to a nonstandard barcode. 2. The POS terminal according to claim 1, wherein the input information is updated to the nonstandard barcode information file. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the central processing unit, upon receiving an input of a list printing key from the key input unit, causes the printing unit to print a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code. Item 7. The POS terminal according to Item 1. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the central processing unit, upon receiving an input of a list display key from the key input unit, causes the display unit to display a list of product information corresponding to the nonstandard bar code. Item 7. The POS terminal according to Item 1.