JPS58175069A - Portable type electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the mistakes of bill collecting job due to the hand-work, by performing the issue of a receipt and the notice of end of bill collection for the bill collecting job only with the device input operation and transmitting and receiving various data on telephone lines with a computer of a sales office. CONSTITUTION:When the write of operation program is finished and the bill collection such as insurance and reserved deposit is executed by visiting customers, the operator writes the bill collecting data of each customer in an RAM 4 being the 2nd storage means ahead the visit. When the write of the bill collecting data of each customer to the RAM 4 is finished, the operator (traveling salesman) visits each customer with a device I for the bill collection. When the bill collection of all the customers stored in the RAM 4 is finished and the bill collection is further desired, the operator transmits the storage data in the RAM 4 is finished for the bill collection to a computer 9 installed in a sales office and receives the bill collection data to new customers.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a portable electronic device such as a portable data terminal that is most suitable for use in collecting insurance, savings deposits, etc.

Generally, in the collection of insurance, reserve deposits, etc., a list of customers to be collected is first created, and a sales representative visits each customer based on this customer list, receives a predetermined amount of money, and issues a receipt. There is. When the collection of money from each customer is completed in this manner, the sales representative returns to the office, etc., tallies the collected money, and inputs the data into a computer. Based on the data entered into this computer, a customer list for the next collection operation will be created.

By the way, in this kind of conventional collection work, money is collected based on a customer list issued by a computer, but this work involves receiving cash, issuing receipts, totaling the amount collected, and collecting money. Because there is a lot of manual work involved, such as inputting various data into a computer, there is a high risk of errors occurring.

The present invention has been made with the purpose of providing a portable electronic device that eliminates the above-mentioned conventional problems. A first storage means for storing a collection business processing program for savings deposits, etc., an input means for inputting each customer code or amount information, etc., and a second storage means for storing information input by this input means or information related to collection work. a storage means, a transmission means for transmitting the stored information stored in the second storage means to a computer installed in a business office or the like via a telephone line or receiving data from this computer, and a transmission means for each customer. The present invention is comprised of a printing means for issuing receipts, etc., and a battery power source for supplying power to each of the above-mentioned means.With such a structure, the present invention minimizes manual labor in collection work and It is possible to provide electronic equipment that is optimal for bill collection operations with extremely low error rates.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device embodying the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a central processing unit (CPU) I that comprehensively controls various operations includes a read-only memory (mask ROM 2) that stores fixed programs that control the basic operations of the electronic device I in advance. , a first storage means (RAM) 3 that stores an application program that controls how to handle this device I, a second storage means (data RAM) 4 that stores various input data, and A display means 5 for displaying data, etc., a printing means 6 for similarly printing this data etc. on a slip, etc., a group of various keys such as numeric keys N and a group of function keys for inputting various registered data, and handling of this device I. An input means 7 equipped with a mode setting means M for specifying a mode, and an acoustic coupler for transmitting the data stored in the data RAM 4 to a computer 9 installed in a business office or the like via a public telephone line. For human output (
Ilo) interface 11, data bus 13, and address bus 14.

Further, 15 is a decoder, and the decoder 15 is configured to decode address information on the address bus 141 and select each of the above-mentioned components. Furthermore, this device■
is configured to be supplied with power by a battery power source 12, and the first and second storage means 3 and 4 are constantly supplied with battery power, and each of the other components is connected to a power switch P. It is configured such that power is supplied through the.

Furthermore, a LOAD program is fixedly stored in area a in the ROM 2, and data R is stored as a second storage means.
AM4 is provided with an area b for storing the name or code of each customer, a collection amount area C, and a collection completion flag storage area d, and the mode setting means M has a load mode key [Tohiro (1)] registration mode. Key [E], transmission mode key surround.

&, Frame mode key ``D'' and reading mode key ``D''
I]], and the input means 7 is provided with numeric keys as well as a read instruction key [, a write instruction key [], a transmission instruction key [], a program load instruction key El, and an early visitor code (
Function keys such as name) key prisoner, data person kaki-Q, bill collection completion instruction key RORO, and transmission request key ■ are provided.

Next, the specific operation of the portable electronic device of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 will be explained in detail with reference to the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 to 5.

Fig. 2 is an operation flow diagram showing the operation program write operation, Fig. 3 is an operation flow diagram showing the customer data write operation, and Fig. 4 (a) is an operation flow diagram showing the registration operation of collection completion data in the collection operation. Flow diagram, Figure 4 (
b) is an operation flow diagram showing the transmission operation of collection data;
The figure is an operation flow diagram showing the operation of reading collection data.

First, the writing operation of the operation program is performed according to the operation flow diagram shown in FIG.

■ Writing the operation program When using this device ■, the operator first presses the load key q of the mode setting means M in order to write the program that specifies how to use this device, that is, the application program for collection, into the RAM 3. to set the device to LOAD mode (step nl in Figure 2), and set it to input/output (Ilo) mode.
) A magnetic tape device 10 is connected to the interface 11 on which a magnetic tape on which a desired program, ie, a bill collection application program is written, is set. When the device is selected to the LOAD mode by operating the mode setting means M, the CPU selects and specifies the LOAD program stored in the area a of the mask ROM 2 at step n2.
), and thereafter control the device according to this program.

Next, the operator presses the program load instruction key [1] to instruct loading of the program on the input means 7, and
The program is loaded from the magnetic tape device 10 to I (step n3).

When this key is pressed, the RAM, which is the first storage means,
3 is selected and designated (step n14), and the bill collection program information read from the magnetic tape device 10 is stored in the RAM 3.
(steps n5 to n7).

In the case of the present invention, FIGS. 3, 4(a) and (
+)) and the respective programs for executing the operation flow shown in FIG. 5 are input and stored in the RAM 3, which is the first storage means.

Note that the RAM 3 is backed up by a battery power source 12 so that the operation program stored in the RAM 3 will not be erased even if the power switch P of the device is turned off.

Next, the operation of writing customer data will be explained according to the operation flowchart shown in FIG.

■ Writing of customer data When the writing of the operation program is completed as described above and the operator visits each customer to collect insurance, reserve deposits, etc., the operator writes each customer's collection data into a second file prior to the visit. The data is written into RAM 4, which is a storage means.

Specifically, first, press the write mode key p of the mode setting means M.
Press to instruct the CPUI that the write mode has been selected (step n in Figure 3).
1l). Upon receiving this instruction, the CPU selects and designates RAM4 (step n12). Next, the operator presses the write instruction key port of the manual means 7, step n13), C
When a write instruction is given to the PUI, the CPUI selects the input/output (Ilo) interface 11 in step n.
14), stored on a magnetic tape set in a magnetic tape device 10 (a floppy disk may be used) connected to the input/output (Ilo) interface 11;
Instructs to read each customer's name/code and collection amount data (step n15), and transfers the read data to the second
(Step 0)
16). (The name code of each customer is written in area B, and the collection amount data is written in area C.) The data written in this RAM 4 will not be stored even if the power switch P of the device ■ is turned off. It is backed up by a battery power source 12 so that it is not erased.

Next, the registration operation of collection completion data in the collection service will be explained with reference to the operation flow diagram shown in FIG. 4(a).

■Collection work■ (Registration of collection completion data) When the data on the collection amount for each customer is completed in the RAM 4 as described above, the operator (salesperson) visits each customer with this device■ and collects the money. conduct.

Specifically, as shown in the operation flow diagram of FIG. 4(a), first press the registration mode key ■ of the mode setting means M,
Instructs the UI that device I has been selected for registration mode (step n21). The CPU that received this instruction is RA
The registration processing program stored in M3 is selected and designated (step n22), and the data that will be input from now on will be processed according to this program.

First, the operator inputs the code of the customer to be collected by operating the numeric keys RORO of the input means 7, and then instructs the CPUI that the previously input numeric information is the customer code by pressing the prison key (step n23~ n26). Upon receiving this instruction, the CPU checks whether or not the customer code is stored in area b of the RAM 4 (step n27). If it is not stored, an error message is displayed on the display means 5 (steps n29 and n30).

On the other hand, if it is stored, the CPU checks whether or not a collection completion flag is set in area d of the RAM 4 (step n30). If there is a flag, it displays a collection completion display on the display means 5 and also prints it on the display means 5. 6, that effect is printed (steps n44 and n45).

On the other hand, if this flag is not set, step n3
1, the CPU reads out and displays the collected amount of the customer, and also prints the amount on a slip or the like using the printing means 6 (steps n31 to n036).

The operator collects money from the customer by looking at the displayed or printed amount, and when the operator inputs the deposited amount from the input means 7, the CPU calculates change between the deposited amount and the collected amount (step n37). The operator sends and receives money to and from the customer while looking at the change display etc. displayed in step n38, and when the money transfer is completed, the operator presses the collection completion instruction key on the input means 7 and presses the CPU and instruct the completion of collection work (
Step n40). The CPU that received this instruction is RAM
A flag indicating completion of collection is set in area d of the corresponding customer (step n41), and a receipt with the above various information printed on it is issued (step n42).

Next, the process returns to step n23 to collect money from the next customer, and the same operations (steps n23 to n43) are repeated.

As described above, each customer's money is collected and a receipt is issued to each customer, but if the collection of all the customers stored in the RAM 4 is completed and you wish to continue collecting money. , the operator is the RA who completed this collection.
The data stored in M4 will be transmitted to the computer 9 installed at a business office or the like according to the operation flow diagram of FIG. 4(b).

Next, the transmission operation of collection completion data, etc. in the collection service will be explained with reference to the operation flow diagram shown in FIG. 4(b).

■ Bill collection operation port (data transmission) After completing the collection of all the customers stored in RAM4 as described above, if the operator wants to continue the collection operation, the operator transfers the data stored in RAM4 from which the collection has been completed. is transmitted to a computer 9 installed at a business office or the like, and the collection data for the new customer is received.

Specifically, the device is set to the transmission mode by operating the transmission mode key circle of the mode setting means M (step n51).
) Call the computer 9 at a business office or the like from a nearby telephone (a public telephone may be used) Step n52) Check whether the computer 9 is ready to receive data (Step n62).

If data can be received, a tone signal is sent from the computer 9 side to notify that fact (step n63).

The operator confirms that the connection with the computer 9 is possible based on this tone signal (step n53), sets the receiver on the acoustic coupler 8, and presses the transmission instruction key RORO of the input means 7 to instruct the CPU to transmit data. (step n54).

Upon receiving this instruction, the CPU transmits the collection completion data stored in the RAM 4 to the computer 9 via the public line from the acoustic coupler 8 (step n55).

When the data transmission is completed, the data stored in the RAM 4 is cleared (steps n56 and n57).

On the other hand, the computer 9 installed at the business office, etc. that received the data on the collection completion transmitted in this manner (step n64)
), stores the data (step n65), and prints out the received data, etc. (step n66).

Further, in order to request another customer's code and collection data, the operator operates the numerical key roll and transmission request key q of the input means 7 to request the computer 9 to transmit the customer data of the desired area (step n58). ).

Upon receiving this request, the computer 9 selects the desired data from the storage device (step n68), and transmits the data to the operator's terminal device (steps n69 and n70).
. CPU1 that received this data (step n59)
This data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 4 (step n60).

When the data transmission/reception between the computers is completed in this way (step n61), the operator returns to
It becomes possible to resume the collection business I.

On the other hand, if the operator does not want to continue the collection operation, the operator takes the device I back to the office, connects the magnetic tape device 10 or floppy disk to the device I, and transfers the collection completion data to the magnetic tape device 10 or floppy disk. This write operation will be executed.

Next, the operation of reading out the collection completion data will be explained with reference to the operation flowchart shown in FIG.

■ Reading of collection completion data If the collection operation for each customer has been completed as described above and the collection operation is not to be continued, the operator must read the equipment ■
is taken to a business office or the like, and the collection completion data stored in the RAM 4 is read out and written to an external storage device such as a magnetic tape.

Specifically, the read mode key [possible 0
Set the device to READ mode by operating [Step n].
71), the write instruction key [IE] of the input means 7 is pressed to give a data read instruction to the CPUI (step n72). -The CPU I that received this instruction is RAM
Step n73) reads out the collection completion data stored in
lo) magnetic tape device 1 via interface 11;
0 to a storage medium such as a magnetic tape (step n
74, n75). When this writing is completed (step n76), the RAM 4 is cleared in preparation for the next operation (step n77) 0 In the manner described above, collection operations such as insurance and savings deposits are efficiently carried out.

As described above, according to the portable electronic device of the present invention, it is possible to issue receipts for bill collection operations and determine whether or not each customer's bill collection has been completed by simply inputting data into the device. Since the information can be sent and received via a telephone line to a computer installed in a business office or the like, it is possible to provide an extremely useful and practical device for collecting insurance, reserve deposits, and the like.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 5 are operation flowcharts for explaining the operation of the device in each operation mode of the present invention. 1... Central processing unit (CPU), 3... First storage means (program RAM), 4...
・Second storage means (data RAM), 6.. Printing means, 7.. Input means, 8.. Transmission means (acoustic coupler), 9.. Computer, 12.. Battery power supply, L.. Telephone line. , b...-customer code storage area, C...collection data storage area, d...collection completion data storage area, M...mode setting means, agent, patent attorney Yoshihiko Fukushi (and 2 others) Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A first storage means for storing a collection business processing program for insurance, savings deposits, etc., an input means for inputting each customer code or amount information, etc., and information input by the input means Alternatively, a second storage means that stores information related to collection operations, and the stored information stored in the second storage means is sent via a telephone line to a computer installed at a business office or the like, or the data from the computer is sent. a transmission means for receiving;
A portable electronic device characterized by comprising a printing means for issuing a receipt or the like to each customer, and a battery power source for supplying power to each of the means. 2. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second storage means for storing various information includes a storage area for storing whether or not each customer's payment collection task is completed. .