JPH11312189A - Order data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To quickly and accurately input an order menu, while increasing the size of each menu key, reducing the capacity of a memory and miniaturizing the system as a whole. SOLUTION: When a certain sort key 61K on a handy terminal 10 is depressed, plural menues belonging to the sort (61K) and stored in a menu table are displayed as a table on a display device 40 provided with a touch panel, and when one of displayed menues 41K is touched with a finger, the menu is inputted. When plural menues belonging to the depressed sort key 61K are not stored in a menu table, menues belonging to the sort are inquired to an order management means, plural menues answered from the order management means are stored in the menu table to correspond to the sort key 61K.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a menu in which a plurality of menus belonging to a category stored in a menu table can be displayed in a list on a display with a touch panel when a classification key of a handy terminal is pressed. The user can input the menu by touching on the menu, and also receive an order including the input menu.
The present invention relates to an order data processing device formed so that data can be transmitted to order management means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional order data processor is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the system comprises a plurality of handy terminals 10P for inputting order menus, order management means 70 (wireless master station 78) for managing the input order data, and accounting means 90 for performing accounting processing on the order data. The slip issuance printer 80 and the kitchen 40
0 and a kitchen printer 85 disposed at the center.
The accounting means 90 is provided at a store entrance / exit (accounting office) 300.

[0003] In this manner, the attendant WRK goes around each table (seat) 101 in the guest room 100 and sequentially inputs order data including an order menu of each customer CST using the handy terminal 10P to be carried. The order data includes a table number, the number of persons, and the like.

[0004] The order data is stored in the order management means 70.
The printer 70 is managed by both printers 8
0,85. In the kitchen 400, cooking is started based on the order slip issued from the kitchen printer 85. The customer slip issued from the slip issuing printer 80 is placed on the table 101 where the customer CST is seated by the attendant WRK.

[0005] The attendant WRK sometimes looks into the kitchen 400 and, if there is a cooked menu that he / she is in charge of, serves this to the customer CS.
Serve to T and check the handwritten check on the customer slip.

[0006] When the cashier who has received the customer slip from the customer CST after eating and drinking inputs a slip number and the like using the accounting means 90, the order data is transferred from the order management means 70 via the data communication line 79. . Then, accounting processing is performed on the order data. In this way, it is possible to accurately manage and process a large number of order menus for a large number of customers, and to increase the actual operating rate of the store.

Here, the conventional handy terminal 10P
As shown in FIG. 10, a menu key portion 60P having a plurality of press-operation type menu keys 61KP is arranged on most of the surface of the main body 15BP, and a display portion 49P is provided above the menu key portion 60P. However, with this structure, the number of the menu keys 61KP cannot be increased from the viewpoint of the restriction of the planar shape (size) from the viewpoint of portability and the handling (pressing operability).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, a two-door structure (11P, 15P) in which the main body is connected by a hinge 19P.
As menu key parts 60P1 and 60P2, respectively.
And display sections 49P1 and 49P2, and the menu key 6
In some cases, 1KP can be increased as compared with the case of FIG. However, even with this structure, there is a problem that not only the number cannot be increased more than twice but also the weight becomes mechanically heavy.

In addition, there has been proposed a structure in which each of the menu keys (61KP) is replaced with a touch operation type display key in any of the structures shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, but is essentially different from the above case. Absent. Rather, the number of keys is smaller than in FIGS. 10 and 11 in order to prevent erroneous contact of adjacent display keys.

[0010]

That is, in both the press operation type and the touch operation type, if the number of menu keys is insufficient in number by simply arranging them in one or two planes in parallel. Is increasing. For example,
If there is a subordinate conceptual menu (Japanese salad, southern salad, French salad, potato salad, tuna salad, ...) of one menu (salad), menu keys for additional menus will be insufficient. Also,
Since the high-level conceptual menu and the low-level conceptual menu are displayed side by side on the same plane, not only the selection operation is troublesome, but also an erroneous input is likely to occur.

Operationally, as long as the display menu keys are displayed side by side on the same plane, it is easier to touch the up, down, left, and right adjacent keys as compared with the case of the press operation type menu keys having the same size. Also from this point, an erroneous operation is likely to occur. You need to be careful to avoid this,
On the contrary, the menu input is slowed down.

Further, since the transfer key and the enter key which are indispensable and frequently used in relation to the menu key input are arranged in the same type and size as the menu key, it is difficult to handle them.

Therefore, the present applicant has noticed that each menu can be classified into several groups. For example, the above-mentioned high-level conceptual menu is defined as a "classification key", and by pressing each "classification key", the corresponding menu is pressed. I tried a handy terminal configured to display a plurality of subordinate conceptual menus (menu keys) belonging to a category. According to this, an extremely large number of menu keys can be provided as if they were the same on a plane, and quick and accurate menu input can be performed.

However, for example, a conventional example (FIGS. 10 and 11)
Considering that all menu keys are replaced with classification keys, the number of menus belonging to each classification becomes enormous, resulting in an increase in the memory capacity and, consequently, an increase in the size of the handy terminal itself, an increase in power consumption, and a delay in search processing. In addition to this, there is a problem that uniform management of each handy terminal becomes complicated, and addition, change, and deletion of menus belonging to each category require a great deal of labor and time, and handling becomes difficult.

An object of the present invention is to increase the number of menu keys,
An object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-handle handy terminal that can quickly and accurately input an order menu while reducing the memory capacity and the overall size.

[0016]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an order data processing apparatus which is capable of transmitting order data including a menu input using a handy terminal to order management means. When a classification key is pressed, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification stored in the menu table can be displayed in a list on the display unit with a touch panel, and the displayed menu can be input by touching the displayed menu. In addition, when a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key are not stored in the menu table, a plurality of menus which can be inquired to the order management means for the menu belonging to the classification and which are responded from the order management means are displayed. The menu corresponding to the classification key Is storable-formed ordered data processing apparatus to Buru.

In this invention, when a classification key to which a menu to be input belongs is pressed, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification stored in the menu table are displayed in a list on the display with a touch panel. By touching the display menu, the menu can be input. Therefore, the number of menu keys can be greatly increased while the size of the handy terminal is reduced and the capacity of the memory is reduced, and the touch operation is sufficient, so that the handling is easy and quick and accurate menu input can be performed.

If a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed category key are not stored in the menu table, the order management means is inquired about the menu belonging to the category. Then, the plurality of menus returned from the order management means are stored in the menu table in association with the classification. Thus, also in this case, a list can be displayed and an input can be made using the menu. In addition, since it is not necessary to always store and update the accurate plural menus for each classification key, individual preparatory work in each handy terminal can be greatly simplified and handled.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an order data processing apparatus which is capable of transmitting order data including a menu input using a handy terminal to an order management means. When a pressing operation is performed, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification stored in the menu table can be displayed as a list on the display with a touch panel, and the displayed menu can be input by touching the displayed menu. Storage presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key are stored in the menu table;
Inquiring means for inquiring the order management means for a menu belonging to the classification key when the storage presence / absence determination means determines that the menu is not stored, and associating the menu returned from the order management means with the classification key. Storage control means for storing in the menu table,
The order management means searches a menu file for each category storing a plurality of menus belonging to each classification key, and a menu file for each category when an inquiry from each handy terminal is received, and retrieves a plurality of menu files for each category key. The order data processing apparatus includes a menu extracting unit for extracting a menu and a responding unit for responding the extracted menu to each of the handy terminals.

In this invention, when the menu to be input is displayed in a list on the display device with a touch panel, the menu can be input by touching the menu. If the menu is not listed, the user presses the classification key to which the menu belongs.

Then, the storage presence / absence determining means determines whether or not a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key are stored in the menu table. If it is determined that there is no memory, the inquiry means inquires the menu belonging to the classification key to the order management means.

Upon receiving the inquiry, the menu extracting means on the order management means side searches the menu file for each category and extracts a plurality of menus belonging to the category key. The extracted menu is responded to the handy terminal by the response means.

Thus, the storage control means on the handy terminal side stores the menu returned from the order management means in the menu table in association with the classification key. Therefore, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification
A list can be displayed on a display with a touch panel.
That is, the menu can be input by touching the display menu.

Therefore, not only can the same effect as in the first aspect of the invention be achieved, but also by pressing the classification key of each handy terminal,
A plurality of menus belonging to each classification key can be automatically set and stored in the menu table. Thus, necessary menus can be efficiently stored and input, and a special menu setting operation can be eliminated. Moreover, handling is easier.

The invention according to claim 3 is an order data processing apparatus wherein the menu table is formed so that a plurality of menus of classification keys having a high input frequency can be preferentially stored.

In this invention, the menu table contains:
By pressing the sort key during the input operation, a plurality of sort key menus to which a menu with a high input frequency belongs are preferentially stored.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same functions and effects as in the first and second aspects of the present invention, menu settings can be individually and automatically made according to the usage of each handy terminal. The operation can be performed in accordance with the actual operation, the memory capacity of the menu table can be reduced, and the size and weight of the handy terminal can be further reduced, and power saving can be promoted.

Further, according to the invention of claim 4, the handy terminal has an input frequency detecting means for detecting an input frequency of a classification key, and the detected input frequency corresponds to the classification key stored in the menu table. Input frequency correspondence storage control means for storing and storing the classification key having the least input frequency stored in the menu table, and the classification key determined to have the least input frequency by the determination means And a deleting unit for deleting a plurality of menus belonging to the classification table having the least input frequency when the menu table is full. This is an order data processing device formed so that a menu can be stored.

In this invention, when a touch operation is performed on the displayed menu, the input frequency detecting means detects the input frequency of the menu. The input frequency detected in this way is stored by the input frequency corresponding storage control means in association with the classification key stored in the menu table. The determining means determines a classification key having the least input frequency, and stores a detection result if necessary.

Thus, when the menu table is fully stored and there is a response to the new menu from the order management means, the classification having the least input frequency which is stored in advance or detected on the spot is known. A plurality of menus belonging to the least frequently used classification key are deleted from the menu table. Thereafter, the storage control means stores the new menu returned from the order management means in the menu table.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same functions and effects as the inventions of the second and third aspects, the capacity of the menu table can be further reduced, and the storage and storage of unnecessary menus can be performed. The search process can be eliminated.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the deleting means stores the plurality of menus belonging to the least frequently input classification key stored in the menu table by the storage control means from the order management means. By overwriting the responded new menu,
An order data processing apparatus is formed by deleting a plurality of menus belonging to a classification key having the least input frequency stored in the menu table.

In this invention, when the storage control means overwrites the new menu responded from the order management means on a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key having the lowest input frequency stored in the menu table, the input frequency is reduced. The original multiple menus belonging to the least classification key are automatically deleted.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same functions and effects as in the case of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the storage speed of a new menu can be further increased.

[0035]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) The order data processing apparatus has the same basic configuration and functions as those of the conventional example (FIG. 9). Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the classification key 61K of the handy terminal 10 is used. Menu table 2 when pressed
A plurality of menus (41K) belonging to the classification (61K) stored in the 3MT are displayed on the display 40 with a touch panel.
By touching a menu (menu key 41K) that can be displayed in a list and displayed, the menu can be input, and the classification key 6 that has been pressed is displayed.
A plurality of menus belonging to 1K are stored in the menu table 23M.
If it is not stored in T, the menu table 23MT can be inquired to the order management means (70) for the menu belonging to the classification and a plurality of menus returned from the order management means (70) are associated with the classification key 61K. It is formed so as to be memorable.

In the first embodiment, the configuration of the handy terminal 10 is shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and the configuration of the station (order management means) 70 is shown in FIG. Other components (printer, accounting means, etc.) constituting the order data processing apparatus are not shown.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the handy terminal (HT) 10 includes a one-sided door (main body) 11 and a second-sided door (main body) 15 that can be spread. On the other hand, inside the door body 11, a control unit (CPU 2) shown in FIG.
1, ROM 22, RAM 23) 20 and a sensor (SN)
R) unit 30, a wireless communication unit (WLT) 35, and a drive control circuit (I / F) 40D for a display 40 with a touch panel.
And a drive control circuit (I /
F) 50D and a drive control circuit (I /
F) 60D are stored.

The RAM 23 not only forms a work area, but also stores an order table 23OT and a menu table 23M.
Form T. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of menus (display menu keys 41K) belonging to each classification (classification key 61K) correspond to this menu table 23MT (assignment).
It is memorized.

For example, the menus belonging to the category "X ... set meal" are "X1 ... set meal A", "X2 ... set meal B", ..., "X8".
... special set meal ". Each menu" X1 "," X
It is also preferable to store the display position and key size in the display surface 41G where the display menu keys 41K for "2",..., "X8" are to be displayed so that the setting can be changed.

This embodiment shows a case where the number of inputs (Nxi, Nyi,...) Of each classification key 61K is stored.
However, the display menu key 41K may be formed so as to be memorable as the number of inputs (presses).

In FIG. 1 showing the double-page spread state of the main bodies (11, 15), most of the inner surface 15I of the other door body 15 has:
A classification-key unit 60 having a plurality of classification keys 61K is provided, and a viewing window 17 is provided above the classification-key unit 60. The viewing window 17 is made of transparent plastic.

The number of classification keys 61K is determined by the classification key 61KP.
This is the same number as in the case of the conventional example (FIGS. 10 and 11) adopting. The size (planar area) is similar. Therefore, the input operation using the pressing operation type classification key 61K can be said to be the same as in the case of the conventional example.

However, since the classification key 61K is used for a higher-level conceptual classification menu (for example, “salad”) for a lower-level conceptual single item menu (for example, “Japanese salad”), the conventional upper-level / lower-level conceptual menu is used. The operation for selecting one classification key 61K is simpler than in the case where menus are mixed, which is very effective in achieving quick and accurate menu input.

A display 40 with a touch panel (display surface 41G) is provided on a large part of the inner surface 11I of the one door 11 which is connected to the other door 15 via a hinge 19 so as to be able to be opened.
Is attached.

That is, the classification key 6 is displayed on the display surface 41G.
By pressing 1K, a plurality of menus (display menu keys 41K) belonging to the category can be switched and displayed as shown in FIG. The plane area (size) of each display menu key 41K is larger than the plane area of the classification key 61K.

For example, the classification key (“X”) 61K on the right side
Menu keys ("X1", "X2"
Etc.) 41K has a larger plane area. Touch operation,
This is to eliminate the drawback that the adjacent key 41K is more easily touched and erroneous input is more likely to occur as compared with the pressing operation of the classification key 61K.

Further, in this embodiment, the display menu key 41K, which has a specific menu input frequency, is disposed, and the control unit 20 and the like are mounted. And in this embodiment, it is designed for right-handed use.
1 is the hand-held side.

Thus, menu input can be performed stably, and the touch panel-equipped display 40 having many signal lines and its drive control circuit (I / F) 40D can be positioned close to each other, so that the performance can be enhanced. In addition, the effects of external noise and power loss can be reduced.

The number (for example, "2") input by pressing the pressing data input key 51K of the pressing data input key section 50 provided at a fixed position below the display surface 41G shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display surface 41G. However, the quantity ("1") is automatically input, and when the quantity is "2" or more, the quantity ("1") is input using the pressed data input key 51K.

The pressing data input key section 50 is used for inputting data other than the order menu, and includes pressing data input keys 51K which are frequently used. In this embodiment, a numeric key for inputting "0" to "9" shown in FIG. 1, a transfer key marked "T", an enter key marked "E", and a clear key marked "C" are used. is there.

Thus, the pressing data input key 51K
The selection and pressing operation of the pressing data input key 51K can be performed accurately and promptly, and the identification with the display menu key 41K can be easily performed as compared with the case where the pressing key is provided adjacent to the classification key 61K on the other door 15 side. is there. In addition, since a menu closely related to the menu actually input by touching the display menu key 41K can be arranged, the work efficiency can be greatly improved and handling can be further facilitated.

The upper fixed position display section 42 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a fixed position corresponding to the viewing window 17 shown in FIG. 2 showing a closed state. Information other than the display menu key 41K can also be displayed on the fixed position display section 42. That is, other information can be displayed on the portion (42) where the display menu key 41K can be displayed in the facing state (use state) shown in FIG.

Therefore, it is not necessary to specially provide a specialized portion for displaying information on the display surface 41G.
15) The number of display menu keys 41K in the double-page spread state can be further increased while miniaturization is achieved.

Further, in this embodiment, the call message, the communication error message and the battery information
Information can be displayed. For example, a call message such as “Guide customers to an empty table”, “Distribute a cooking completion menu”, or “The place has weak radio waves”
And a communication error message including "communication failure" and battery information such as "battery should be replaced". Therefore, as a result, mistake input can be prevented, subsequent menu input can be performed more reliably, and business efficiency can be improved.

In FIG. 5, a station (STN) 70 forming the order management means includes a CPU 71 and a ROM.
72, RAM 73, HDD (hard disk device) 7
4, keyboard (KB) 75, display (IND) 76,
Interface (I / F) to which wireless master station 78 is connected
And interface for data communication line 79 (I
/ F), the order data can be collectively managed for each seat.

In the RAM 73, there are provided an order (sales) file 73OF, a seat management file (not shown), and a classification-specific menu file 73MF. The classification-specific menu file 73MF is the same as that of the menu table 23MT shown in FIG. However, no input frequency column is provided.

The classification (key) stored in the classification-specific menu file 73MF and the plurality of menus are displayed on the display 7
The setting can be changed by the key operation of the keyboard 75 while visually checking at step 6. In other words, each handy terminal 1
If a menu belonging to each category is added, changed, or deleted on the station 70 forming the higher-ranking device of 0, the menu can be uniformly reflected on each handy terminal 10.

Here, when the classification key 61K of the handy terminal 10 is pressed (YES in ST10 of FIG. 6), the list display control means (CPU 21, ROM 2)
2) A list of a plurality of menus (41K) belonging to the category (61K) stored in the menu table 23MT is displayed on the display unit 40 with a touch panel (ST11, ST11).
14 (YES, ST20).

At this time, the input frequency detecting means (CPU 2
1, ROM 22) detects the input frequency (number of inputs N) of the classification key 61K [in this embodiment, the step (N =
N + 1)] (ST12). Then, the input frequency corresponding storage control means (CPU 21, ROM 22) stores the detected input frequency input count N) in association with the classification key 61K stored in the menu table 23MT as shown in FIG. Reflect (update) (ST13).

The menu can be input by touching the displayed menu (YES in ST21), and the input menu is registered in order table 23OT by registration control means (CPU 21, ROM 22). ST22) is performed.

Registered in order table 23OT (ST2)
0) The ordered menu is wirelessly transferred to the station 70 as order data including seats and the like when a transfer request (pressing operation of the “T” key) is made (ST2).
3, ST24). The station 70 stores (registers) the received order data in the order file 73OF (YES in ST34 in FIG. 7, ST35).

However, on the handy terminal 10 side, when the storage presence / absence determination means (CPU 21, ROM 22) determines that a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key 61K are not stored in the menu table 23MT (ST14). No), the inquiry means (CPU 21, ROM 23) inquires of the order management means (70) about the menu belonging to the category (ST15).

The order management means (70) receives the inquiry from the handy terminal 10 (ST in FIG. 7).
30 (YES at 30), the menu extracting means (CPU 7
1, ROM 72) searches the menu file 73MT for each category and extracts a plurality of menus belonging to the category (ST3).
1, ST32).

Subsequently, response means (CPU 71, ROM
72) responds to the handy terminal 10 with the extracted plurality of menus (ST33).

The handy terminal 10 receives a response from the order management means 70 (YES in ST16 in FIG. 6).
Then, the storage control means (CPU21, ROM22)
A plurality of menus are stored in the menu table 23MT in correspondence with the classification (61K) (ST19).

This storage is performed by the classification key 61 which is frequently input.
It is preferentially executed for a plurality of menus of K. Specifically, a discriminating means (CPU21, ROM22) and a deleting means (CPU21, ROM22) are provided, and when the menu table 23MT is full (about 100%) (YES in ST17), the input frequency (N) After determining the classification key 61K having the least number and deleting the plurality of menus belonging to the classification key 61K (ST18), the new menu received by the storage control means (CPU 21, ROM 22) is stored (ST19).

That is, even if the storage capacity of the menu table 23MT is not large enough to store an enormous number of menus belonging to all the classification keys 61K, menus belonging to the classification keys 61K having a high input frequency (N) can be stored. It can be stored efficiently.

For example, the storage capacity of each classification key 61K is fixed, and the storage control means (CPU 2
1, ROM 22) with the least frequently input classification key 61
The new menus responded from the station 70 are formed so as to be overwritten (overwritten and saved) on the plurality of menus belonging to K, and the deletion means is obtained by deleting the plurality of menus belonging to the classification key 61K with the least input frequency. It may be formed so as to be considered. By doing so, the storage processing of the new menu can be further speeded up.

In the first embodiment, the clerk holds the one-side door 11 on the hand-held side with his left hand, and opens the main body (11, 15) as shown in FIG. That is, hinge 1
The doors 11 and 15 are opened right and left around the center 9. The sensor (SNR) unit 30 detects this. Thereby, the information display on the fixed position display unit 42 is prohibited.

When the menu to be input is listed as the display menu key 41K on the display unit 40 (40G) with a touch panel, the menu is input by touching the menu key 41K. (ST21, ST2 in FIG. 6)
2).

If the menu is not displayed in a list, the classification key 61K to which the menu (41K) belongs
Is pressed (YES in ST10). Then, the storage presence / absence determination means (CPU 21, ROM 22) determines whether or not a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key 61K are stored in the menu table 23MT (ST14).

It is determined that there is no memory (there is no memory) (ST1).
4 is NO), the inquiry means (CPU 21, ROM 2
2) inquires the menu belonging to the classification key 61K to the order management means (70) (ST15).

The menu extracting means (CPU 71, ROM 7) on the order management means (70) side receiving this inquiry
2) retrieves a menu file 73MF for each category and extracts a plurality of menus belonging to the category key 61K (ST30 to ST32 in FIG. 7). The extracted menu is responded to the handy terminal by the response means (CPU 71, ROM 72) (ST33).

Thus, the storage control means (CPU 71, ROM 72) of the handy terminal 10 stores the menu returned from the order management means (70) in the menu table 23MT in association with the classification key 61K (FIG. 6). ST19).

Therefore, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification can be displayed in a list on the display unit 40 with a touch panel (ST20). In other words, this display menu 4
By touching 1K, the menu can be input.

That is, the menu key (41K) can be greatly increased while the size of the handy terminal 10 is reduced and the memory (23MT) is reduced in size. Menu input.

Moreover, since it is not necessary to always store and update the correct plural menus for each classification key 61K, the individual preparatory work in each handy terminal 10 can be greatly simplified and the handling is easy. It is. Further, by pressing the classification key 61K in the menu table 23MT of each handy terminal 10, the menu of the classification can be automatically set and stored, so that the necessary menu can be efficiently stored and input, and the special menu can be stored. Setting operation can be wiped out.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of menus of frequently input classification keys 61K are formed so as to be preferentially stored in the menu table 23MT by using the pressing operation of the classification keys 61K during the input operation. . Therefore, the memory capacity of the menu table 23MT is further reduced, and further reduction in the size and weight of the handy terminal 10 and power saving are promoted.

More specifically, when the pressing operation of the classification key 61K is performed (YES in ST10 of FIG. 6), the input frequency detecting means (CPU 21, ROM 22) causes the classification key 61K to operate.
The input frequency (N) of K (upper concept menu) is detected (ST11).

The input frequency (N) thus detected
Are input frequency corresponding storage control means (CPU21, ROM2
2) is stored in association with the classification key 61K stored in the menu table 23MT (ST
13). In addition, determination means (CPU21, ROM22)
Determines the classification key 61K with the lowest input frequency (N), and stores the detection result if necessary.

Thus, when the menu table 23MT is full of storage (YES in ST17) and there is a response of the new menu from the order management means (70) (ST1).
6), the classification (61K) having the least input frequency (N) stored in advance or detected on the spot is known, so that the deleting means (CPU 21, ROM 22) assigns the classification key 61K with the least input frequency to the classification key 61K. The multiple menus belonging to the menu table 23MT are deleted from the menu table 23MT (ST18).

Thereafter, the storage control means (CPU 21,
The ROM 22 stores the new menu responded from the order management means (70) in the menu table 23MT (ST19). Therefore, menu table 23M
It is possible to further reduce the capacity of T, and to eliminate the storage and search processing for unnecessary menus.

Thereafter, the clerk who has finished inputting the order menu closes the main body (11, 15) as shown in FIG. This is for protection of the display 40 with a touch panel and the like and for convenience of carrying.

The control unit 20 includes a radio communication unit (WLT) 35
When the information is received from the order management means (70) via the PC, the information is displayed on the fixed position display section 42 above the display 40 with the touch panel. Therefore, the attendant can read this information from outside through the viewing window 17,
The best action for the information can be taken promptly. For example, when the main body (11, 15) is opened as shown in FIG. 1 in order to use the pressing data input key (clear key) 51K, the display of the information is cleared.

Thus, according to the first embodiment,
When the classification key 61K of the handy terminal 10 is pressed, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification (61K) stored in the menu table 23MT can be displayed in a list on the display unit 40 with a touch panel and the displayed menu (41K) is displayed. The menu can be input by a touch operation, and the classification key 6 depressed.
A plurality of menus belonging to 1K are stored in the menu table 23M.
If the menu is not stored in T, a plurality of menus inquired to the order management means (70) about the menu belonging to the classification and returned from the order management means (70) are associated with the classification key 61K in the menu table 23MT. Since it is formed so as to be storable, the menu key 41K can be greatly increased while reducing the size of the handy terminal 10 and the memory capacity, and the touch operation is sufficient, so that handling is easy, and quick and accurate. You can enter menus. In addition, since it is not necessary to always store and update the accurate plural menus for each classification key 61K, individual preparatory work in each handy terminal 10 can be greatly simplified and handled.

The handy terminal 10 has a storage presence / absence determining means (CPU 21, ROM 22), an inquiry means (CPU 21, ROM 22), and a storage control means (CPU 21).
21, ROM 22), and a classification-specific menu file 73MF, a menu extraction means (CPU 71, ROM 72), and a response means (CPU 71, ROM 72) on the order management means (70) side. When it is determined that a plurality of menus belonging to the key 61K are not stored in the menu table 23MT, the menu responded from the order management means (70) is formed so as to be stored in the menu table 23MT in association with the classification key 61K. By pressing the classification key 61K of each handy terminal 10, a plurality of menus belonging to each classification key 61K can be automatically set and stored in the menu table 23MT. Thus, necessary menus can be efficiently stored and input, and a special menu setting operation can be eliminated. Moreover, handling is easier.

Further, since the menu table 23MT is formed so as to be able to preferentially store a plurality of menus of the classification key 61K frequently input, each handy terminal 10
Since the menu settings according to the usage status of the terminal can be individually and automatically performed, the operation corresponding to the actual operation can be performed, the memory capacity of the menu table 23MT can be reduced, and the size and weight of the handy terminal 10 can be further reduced and the power saving can be promoted. it can.

In the handy terminal 10, input frequency detecting means (CPU 21, ROM 22), input frequency corresponding storage control means (CPU 21, ROM 22), discriminating means (CPU 21, ROM 22), and deleting means (CPU 2, ROM 2)
1, ROM 22) and a menu table 23MT.
Order management means (70) after deleting a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key with the least input frequency when is full
Is formed so as to be able to store the new menu responding to the menu table 23MT, the size of the menu table 23MT can be further reduced, and the storage and search processing for unnecessary menus can be eliminated.

Further, the main body (11, 1) is
5), the outer surface 1 of the other door body 15 is closed.
Display 40 with touch panel of one door 11 from 50 side
Is provided so that the information displayed at the designated position (42) can be read, so that the display surface 41G of the display unit 40 with a touch panel is effectively used while ensuring protection of the components in the unused state. In addition to this, it is possible to add a function of transmitting information on out-of-stock menus and empty tables.

Further, the display information includes a call message,
Since the communication error message and the battery information are used, erroneous input can be prevented as a result, subsequent menu input can be performed more reliably, and business efficiency can be improved.

Further, at a fixed position (50) on the inner surface 11I of the one-side door 11, a data other than the order menu is inputted and a frequently used input data pressing key (number key, transmission key T). , Enter key E, clear key C) 51K is provided, so that this pressed data input key 51K is provided adjacent to the classification key 61K on the other door body 15 side and provided on the other door body 15 side. ,
Accurate selection and pressing operation of pressing data input key 51K
It can be performed quickly and easily distinguished from the display menu key 41K. Further, since a menu related to the actually input menu can be arranged by touching the display menu key 41K, the work efficiency can be greatly improved and the handling is further easier.

Further, since the one-side door body 11 is on the hand-held side, it is easier to handle further.
The control unit 20 and the drive control circuit 40D of the display 40 with a touch panel are replaced with the display 40 with a touch panel having many signal lines.
, The performance can be improved and the cost can be reduced.

Furthermore, the plane area of the display menu key 41K on the one door 11 side is different from the classification key 6 on the other door 15 side.
Since the area is larger than the plane area of 1K, the erroneous operation of the display menu key 41K, which is frequently used as the final menu input, can be reliably prevented and the touch operation is further facilitated. Also from this point, quick menu entry can be performed.

(Second Embodiment) This second embodiment is shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, for example, when a sort key (eg, “salad” key) 61K is pressed, a plurality of display menus (“Japanese salad”, “thousand salad”) belonging to the sort (“salad”) key 61K are operated. , "French salad,""potatosalad,""tunasalad," etc.) key 41K, as shown in FIG.
Scroll display (list display) is possible.
Therefore, it is understood that more display menu keys 41K can be displayed than in the case of the first embodiment.

The scrolled display menu (for example, "Japanese salad") key 41K also has a planar area of
It is larger than the plane area of the classification key (“salad”) 61K. Further, it is even larger than the display menu ("X1") key 41K. Although not shown in FIG. 3, this is for facilitating clicking with a mouse pointer or the like.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the classification key of the handy terminal is pressed, a plurality of menus belonging to the classification stored in the menu table can be displayed in a list on the display with a touch panel. The menu can be input by touching the selected menu, and when a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key are not stored in the menu table, the menu belonging to the classification is transmitted to the order management means. Since the order data processing device is formed so that a plurality of menus that can be queried and responded from the order management means can be stored in the menu table in association with the classification key, the size of the handy terminal and the capacity of the memory can be reduced. The menu keys can be greatly increased while planning Since good touch operation is easy gutter handle, enabling fast and accurate menu input. In addition, since it is not necessary to always store and update the accurate plural menus for each classification key, individual preparation work in each handy terminal can be greatly simplified and handled.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the handy terminal is provided with a storage presence / absence determining means, an inquiry means and a storage control means, and the order management means is provided with a classification-specific menu file, a menu extracting means and a response. Means, and when it is determined that a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed classification key are not stored in the menu table, the menu returned from the order management means is stored in the menu table in association with the classification key. Since it is formed as possible, the same effect as in the case of the invention of claim 1 can be obtained, and furthermore, by pressing the classification key of each handy terminal, each of the plurality of menus belonging to each classification key can be operated. Can be automatically set and stored in the menu table. Therefore, necessary menus can be efficiently stored and input, and a special menu setting operation can be eliminated. Moreover, handling is easier.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the menu table is formed so that a plurality of menus of classification keys having a high input frequency can be preferentially stored. In addition to the same effects as above, the menu settings can be individually and automatically set according to the usage status of each handy terminal. Further, it is possible to further reduce the size and weight of the handy terminal and save power.

Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 4, the handy terminal is provided with the input frequency detecting means, the input frequency corresponding storage control means, the discriminating means and the deleting means, and the menu table is provided. In the case of full storage, a new menu responded from the order management means after deleting a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key having the least input frequency is formed so as to be memorable. In addition to providing the same effects as in the above case, the capacity of the menu table can be further reduced, and the storage and search processing for unnecessary menus can be eliminated.

Further, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the deletion means responds from the order management means to the plurality of menus belonging to the least frequently input classification key stored in the menu table by the storage control means. The overwritten new menu is formed as a result of deleting the plurality of menus.
In addition to achieving the same effects as in the case of the invention, it is possible to further speed up storage of a new menu.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view for explaining a spread state of a handy terminal body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view similarly viewed from the outer surface side of the other door body in a closed state.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the entire configuration of the handy terminal.

FIG. 4 is also a diagram for explaining a menu table.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining order management means.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the handy terminal.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the order management means.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of an order data processing device using a handy terminal according to the present invention and a conventional example.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a conventional handy terminal (1).

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining a conventional handy terminal (2).

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Handy terminal (order data processing apparatus) 11 One door body 15 The other door body 20 Control part 21 CPU (storage presence / absence determination means, inquiry means, storage control means, input frequency detection means, input frequency response storage control means,
Determination means, deletion means) 22 ROM (storage presence / absence determination means, inquiry means, storage control means, input frequency detection means, input frequency response storage control means,
23 RAM 23MT Menu table 23OT Order table 40 Display unit with touch panel 41G Display surface 41K Display menu key (menu) 42 Fixed position display unit 43 Scroll display unit 50 Pressed data input key unit 51K Pressed data input key 60 Classification key section 61K Classification key (classification) 70 Station (order management means ... order data processing device) 71 CPU (menu extraction means, response means) 72 ROM (menu extraction means, response means) 73 RAM 73MF Classification-specific menu file 73OF order File

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An order data processing apparatus formed so that order data including a menu input using a handy terminal can be transmitted to an order management means. A menu table is displayed when a sort key of said handy terminal is pressed. A plurality of menus belonging to the category stored in the display unit with a touch panel can be displayed in a list, and the displayed menu can be input by touching the displayed menu, and a plurality of menus belonging to the pressed category key can be input. When the menu is not stored in the menu table, a plurality of menus which can be inquired to the order management means for the menu belonging to the classification and which are responded from the order management means correspond to the classification key and are stored in the menu table. It is formed to be memorable Order data processing apparatus. 2. An order data processing apparatus which is capable of transmitting order data including a menu input using a handy terminal to an order management means, wherein a menu table is displayed when a sort key of said handy terminal is pressed. A plurality of menus belonging to the classification stored in the display can be displayed in a list on the display with a touch panel, and the displayed menu can be input by touching the displayed menu, and a pressing operation is performed on the handy terminal. Storage presence / absence determination means for determining whether or not a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key are stored in the menu table; and when the storage presence / absence determination means determines that the menus are not stored, the menu belonging to the classification key is stored in the menu table. An inquiry means for inquiring the order management means, Storage control means for storing a menu responded from the order management means in the menu table in association with the classification key, wherein the order management means stores a plurality of menus belonging to each classification key, and a classification-specific menu file. A menu extracting means for retrieving a menu file for each category and extracting a plurality of menus belonging to the category key when receiving an inquiry from each of the handy terminals, and a response for responding the extracted menu to each of the handy terminals. An order data processing device provided with means. 3. The order data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of menus of classification keys having a high input frequency are stored in the menu table with priority. 4. An input frequency detecting means for detecting an input frequency of a classification key in the handy terminal, and an input frequency correspondence storing the detected input frequency in association with the classification key stored in the menu table. Storage control means; determining means for determining a classification key having the least input frequency stored in the menu table; a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key which is determined to have the least input frequency by the determining means; And deleting means for deleting a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key with the least input frequency when the menu table is full, so that a new menu responded from the order management means can be stored. The order data processing device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein 5. The deletion means overwrites a new menu returned from the order management means on a plurality of menus belonging to a classification key having the least input frequency stored in the menu table by the storage control means. 5. The order data processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of menus belonging to the classification key having the lowest input frequency stored in said menu table are deleted.