JPS63123193A - Sales data input unit - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a sales data input device used in electronic quiche registers (ECR) and the like.

[Summary of the Invention] The present invention provides a sales data input device that sequentially switches the functions of a plurality of product-specific keys arranged on a keyboard in a predetermined order. When you specify one of the multiple classification data, the multiple product keys on the keyboard are switched to the product keys for each product corresponding to the specified classification. In addition to being able to switch the functions of the plurality of product keys arranged above as product keys for other items according to a preset order, they can also be made to function as product keys for the same category. It is designed so that it can be done.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in data input devices such as ECRs, a dot matrix type liquid crystal display panel is laminated below a touch panel in which a plurality of touch sensors (touch keys) are arranged in a matrix. The function name of the key is displayed as a symbol on the liquid crystal display panel corresponding to each touch key assigned on the touch panel. In the touch-type key-powered device configured in this way, the functions of each product-specific key arranged in a matrix can be switched so that the same key can be used as a product-specific key for different items. There is something. That is, 1. For example, if the number of product-specific keys arranged in a matrix on the touch panel is 4 x 5 = 20, and the number of products handled is 60 items, by switching the function of each product-specific key twice, the 20 Even a product-specific key can function as a product-specific key for 60 items. That is, the first 1
~ When the first function switching is performed in a state where the 20th product is assigned to 4X5 = 20 product keys (switching state on the first page), 4X5 = 20 product keys are assigned to 2 These functions are switched as the 21st to 40th product-specific keys belonging to the page number.

Then, when the second function change is performed, each key is
These functions are switched as the 41st to 60th product keys belonging to the page number.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in this type of product, the key is not changed continuously when registering products belonging to the same page, but when registering products belonging to the next page, etc. Since it is necessary to switch functions, there are drawbacks such as complicating key operations and causing erroneous input.

The present invention was made against the background of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a sales data input device that prevents erroneous input and allows easy function switching operations.

[Means for Solving the Problems] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention. 1 is a keyboard provided with a plurality of product-specific keys; 2 is a classification data storage means for storing a plurality of classification data such as Chinese food, Japanese food, noodles, etc. for each product such as ramen and udon; 3 is this classification designation means for designating any one of the plurality of classification data stored in the classification data storage means 2;
is a function switching means for switching a plurality of product-specific keys arranged on the keyboard 1 to a product-specific key for each product corresponding to the classification specified by the classification designation means 3.

[Function] Explaining the function of this invention.0 When any of the classification data stored in the classification data storage means 2 is designated by the classification designation means 3, the The plurality of product-specific keys are switched to product-specific keys for each product corresponding to the specified classification. Therefore, for example, when the category "Chinese" is specified in a restaurant etc., each product key on the keyboard 1 is switched to a product key for each product corresponding to Chinese food, and when "noodles" is specified, Each key is switched to a product-specific key for each product corresponding to noodles. As a result, for example, the product "ramen" can be input even if "Chinese" is specified or noodles are specified.

[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described based on an example shown in FIGS. 2 to 6. Note that this embodiment shows an example in which the present invention is applied to an ECR with restaurant specifications.

Figure 2 is a basic block circuit diagram of this ECR.
11 in the figure is the input section of this ECH, and this keyboard 11
In addition to the push-button numeric keypad KA, cash/deposit key KB, subtotal key KC1, clear key KD, product number entry key -KH, a mode changeover switch MS and a touch-type key manual device TK are provided on top of -1. ing. Here, the mode changeover switch MS is "set" according to its switching position.
, ``Registration,'' ``Power 0FFJ,''``Inspection,'' and ``Payment'' modes. In addition, as shown in Fig. 3, the touch type key manual device TK has a dot matrix type liquid crystal display panel MD laminated below a touch panel TP in which a plurality of touch sensors (touch keys) are arranged in a matrix. The function name of the key is displayed as a symbol on the liquid crystal display panel MD corresponding to each touch key assigned on the touch panel TP. Here, in this embodiment, touch keys T1 to T35 are provided as product-specific keys, 5 in the row direction and 7 in the column direction, totaling 5×7=35, and 3 touch keys are provided as other touch keys. classification key TA,
T.B.

TC, page switching key TD, classification data input key TE,
A 41m function switching key TF is provided. Thus, key human power signals outputted from the input unit 11 corresponding to the operation keys are given to the CPU (central processing circuit) 12 and specify the input processing program.

The CPU 12 controls various operations of this ECR, and executes input processing, product-specific registration processing, and the like. CP
U12 is a calculation unit 12-1 and a control unit 1 that are normally provided.
In addition to 2-2, etc., the configuration has a register 12-3 in which the input classification code is set, and the C'PU 12 has an RO
M (read only memory) 13, RAM (random access memory) 14, display section 15, printing section 16, and drawer drive section 17 are connected to each other.

The ROM 13 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the ECR and has a character generator. Further, the RAM 14 has a configuration including a product-specific memory 14-1, a category-specific memory 14-2, a link destination memory 14-3, etc., and data writing and reading operations are controlled under the control of the CPU 12. . Here, the product memory 14-1 stores character data indicating the product name, number of units sold, and unit price corresponding to each product code, and also stores a plurality of classifications corresponding to each product code. This stores flags specifying the categories of "Chinese food,""Japanesefood," and "noodles." Further, the classification memory 14-2 stores sales amounts and sales quantities corresponding to the classification codes of each of the above-mentioned classifications. Further, the link destination memory 14-3 stores the link destination address of the classification memory 14-2 corresponding to the classification of the product memory 14-1.

First of all, in order to specify the category to which the product belongs, corresponding to each product in the product memory 14-1, the product memory 14-1 is used.
The case where classification data is set in will be explained. In this case, the classified key TA of the touch type key human power device TK,
The user operates the classification key corresponding to the category to which the target product belongs among TB and TC, then operates the numeric keypad KA to enter the product number, and then operates the product number input key -KE.

Then, the operation according to the flow shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

In other words, the memory 1 for each product is stored based on the input product number.
A search for the corresponding product code is performed from 4-1 (step AI), and as a result, the corresponding product code is stored in the product memory 1.
If it is detected in step A2 that the corresponding product code is not stored in 4-1, an input error (step A3) will occur, but if the corresponding product code is stored in the product-specific memory 14-1, the corresponding product code will be changed. Flag 1” is set for the classification (
Step A4), therefore, taking the product "Ramen" as an example, the flag "
1" is set (see Figure 2). In this way, by specifying and inputting the category to which each product belongs, the input classification data is written to the product-specific memory 14-1 for each product. .

Next, page switching key TD, classification data entry key TE,
Liquid crystal display panel M when function switch key TF is operated
The display operation for D will be explained. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation in this case.

First, when the page switching key TD is operated, this is detected in step B6, and the process proceeds to step B7, where the character data (product name) for the next page is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel M.
Displayed on D. That is, each product in the product memory 14-1 is one page from product number rlJ (product key T
35 pieces corresponding to I-T35) is specified, and the product name corresponds to the product key TI-T35 and the liquid crystal display panel M
When the page switching key TD is operated in the state displayed in the display area D (display state of the first page), 35 product names for the next page are switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display panel MD. Therefore, each time the page switching key TD is operated, the products in the product memory 14-1 are sequentially specified one page at a time from the beginning, and the products on the liquid crystal display panel M
D displays the product names one page at a time.

As a result, if 140 product codes are set in the product-specific memory 14-1, it is only necessary to operate the page 1' 1 switching key TD four times. When the display content (product name) on the liquid crystal display panel MD is changed in this manner, the input functions of the product-specific keys T1 to T35 arranged on the touch panel TP are also changed correspondingly.

Next, a description will be given of the display operation when the classification data input key TE is operated. Assume that the classification data entry key TE is operated after the classification key TA corresponding to "Japanese food" is operated. When the classification data input key TE is operated, this is detected in step B1 and the process proceeds to step B2, where the data is stored at the beginning of the product memory 14-1 based on the contents of the register R in which the input classification code is set. It is checked from the product whether or not the 7 lags of the corresponding classification are "l" (step B3). The Japanese food flag corresponding to the first product "Ramen" is "0", so step B
Returning to step 2, the setting status of the Japanese food flag is sequentially checked from the first product in the product memory 14-1 until the product with the Japanese food flag "l" is retrieved.Now, when the product with the Japanese food flag 1" is retrieved, Proceeding to the next step B4, it is checked whether the maximum display area number "35" of the liquid crystal display panel MD has been exceeded.
As a result, if the value is "35" or less, the product name of the currently searched product is displayed in the next display area (empty area) of the liquid crystal display panel MD (step B5), and step B2
The process returns to , and the above-described operations are repeated until one page of product names is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel MD. However,
When one page (35) of product names is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel MD, this is detected in step B4 and the process exits from this flow. In this way, the classification data is input to the key T.
When E is operated, products belonging to the specified category are searched from the product memory 14-1 and their product names are displayed, so that each product on one page displayed on the LCD panel MD is displayed. are all related to Japanese food. Similarly, when noodles are specified, the noodles flag "
1'' products are sequentially designated and their product names are displayed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, if the Japanese food and noodle flags are set to "1" for the product "udon," the product "udon" is displayed in both the Japanese food display mode and the noodle display mode. The product name is displayed. When the display content on the liquid crystal display panel MD changes in this way, the function of the corresponding product-specific key Tl-T35 also changes, as in the case described above.

On the other hand, when the function changeover key 'TF is operated, step B
This is detected in Step 8, and the process proceeds to the next step B9, where the next function data is displayed. Then, the display state changes to the product name display state, etc. Figure 7 (A), (B), (C
) indicates the display state in this case, the display state shown in FIG. 7(A) is Japanese food mode, the display state shown in FIG. 7(B) is character setting mode, and the display state shown in FIG. 7(C) is I'm in noodle mode.

In addition, page switching key TD, classification data entry key TE,
If a key other than the function switching key TF is operated, another display process corresponding to the operated key is executed (step BIO).

Next, the registration operation for each product will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the registration mode, check whether the product name to be registered is displayed on the LCD panel MD, and if it is not displayed, operate the page switching key TD or classification data input key -TE until the desired product name is displayed. do. When a desired product name is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel MD, when the user touches the displayed position with a finger or the like, the corresponding product key among the product keys Tl-T35 is turned on and the product code is input. Based on the product code input in this way, a search for the corresponding product code is performed from the product memory 14-1 (steps C1 and C2).
Now, when the input product is searched, the memory for each product 14-1
The number of sales corresponding to the corresponding product in the box will be added by 1,
The sales data is accumulated (step C3), and the character of the product is retrieved from the product memory 14-1.
The unit price is read out and displayed fi15. It is sent to the printing section 16, where it is displayed and printed (step C4). Then, based on the contents of the product memory 14-1, the classification for which the classification flag of the corresponding product is set to "1" is checked, the link destination address corresponding to that classification is read from the link destination memory 14-3, and the A process is performed in which the classification memory 14-2 is addressed and the number of sold items and sales amount corresponding to that classification are added (steps C5 and C6). Such an operation is executed every time a product-specific registration operation is performed. As a result, the product-specific memory 14-1 is
The number of sales in the category is accumulated, and the number of items sold in the category memory 14-
The number of sold items and sales amount within 2 are accumulated.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained in detail above, in this invention, when any one of the plurality of classification data stored for each product is specified, a plurality of product-specific keys arranged on the keyboard are displayed. can be switched to the product-specific key for each product corresponding to the specified classification, so the multiple product-specific keys arranged on the keyboard can be switched to the product-specific keys for other items according to the preset order. In addition to being able to switch functions as keys, they can also function as keys for each product in the same category. Therefore, in a restaurant, for example, for a product called ``ramen,'' it is possible to input whether ``Chinese food'' or ``noodles'' is specified, compared to a system that only switches key functions sequentially. In addition to being able to easily switch functions,
Since functions are switched for each classification, erroneous input can be effectively prevented.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention, Figs. 2 to 7 show an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 is a basic block circuit diagram of an ECR to which this invention is applied, and Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram of the present invention. Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the touch-type key human power device TK, Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the classification data setting operation, and Fig. 5 is the liquid crystal display panel M executed in response to various key operations.
Flowchart showing the display operation for D, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the registration operation, FIGS. 7(A), (B),
(C) is a display state diagram of the liquid crystal display panel MD according to the operation of the function switching key TF. 11-1...Keyboard, 12...C
PU, 12-1... Arithmetic unit, 12-2...
...Control unit, 13...ROM, 14...
・RAM, 15...Display section, 16...
Printing section, 17... Drawer drive section. 14-1...Memory by product, 14-2...
...Categorized memory. Patent applicant Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Figure 6 (C) Whistle 7 M

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A sales data input device that sequentially switches the functions of a plurality of product-specific keys arranged on a keyboard according to a preset order, and a classification that stores a plurality of classification data for each product. data storage means; classification designation means for designating any one of the plurality of classification data stored in the classification data storage means; and designation of the classification by a plurality of product keys arranged on the keyboard. 1. A sales data input device comprising: function switching means for switching to a product-specific key for each product corresponding to a classification specified by the means.