JPS6365996B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an electronic cash register that has a memory pack loading section and is configured to accumulate registered data in a memory pack loaded in the memory pack loading section.

[Conventional technology]

For example, in an electronic cash register that registers product sales data, one memory pack loading section is used.
There is one in which a memory pack is removably loaded into the loading section, and transaction data registered in the memory pack is accumulated. In a store where multiple electronic cash registers with this configuration are installed in the store, for example, when the day's registration work is completed, the memory packs are collected from each electronic cash register, and each memory pack is stored in the store's office, for example. The registered data accumulated in each memory pack is loaded into a data aggregation device installed at a location and is aggregated. By doing this, sales data for each electronic cash register can be compiled in a short time, and the total sales for all electronic cash registers, that is, the total sales data for this store, for example, for one day can be obtained.

In addition, when checking the sales status during the registration process in this type of electronic cash register, it is possible to extract the memory pack in which registered data has been accumulated from the memory pack loading section and totalize it using the data aggregation device described above. It can be done easily.

By the way, generally in a store where a plurality of electronic cash registers are operated, a plurality of cashiers work in shifts, and it is required to aggregate total sales data for each cashier as cashier management data. Therefore, conventionally, a sales accumulation area for each cashier is formed in the content storage section of each electronic cash register, and the sales data in the electronic cash register is accumulated for each cashier in the sales accumulation area. At the end of the day's registration work, sales data for each cashier is obtained by printing out and totaling the data in the cumulative sales area for each cashier in each cash register.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in an electronic cash register that has the sales accumulation area for each cashier in its internal storage, it is necessary to input a code for each cashier by performing a predetermined key operation every time the cashier changes, and the total sales When aggregating data by cashier, the sales data by cashier printed out from each electronic cash register must be manually totaled, which is very complicated and time-consuming.
Workability was poor. In addition, when checking the sales status during the registration process, we remove the memory pack from the memory pack loading section, go to the data aggregation device installed in the office, etc., and after aggregating the data, continue the registration process until the memory pack is reinstalled. There was a risk that registration operations would be disrupted.

Each cashier owns a memory pack that is loaded into the memory pack loading section of the electronic cash register, and if each cashier loads his or her own memory pack into the loading section before the start of the registration process, each memory pack can be loaded with The registered data that is accumulated becomes sales data for each cashier as it is, and a sales accumulation area for each cashier is no longer necessary.

However, in this case, since the conventional electronic cash register of this type had only one memory cassette loading section, the registered data of the electronic cash register would be accumulated in the internal storage section, which would reduce the total sales. If you try to aggregate data for each electronic cash register, you will have to print out the registered data accumulated in the internal memory of each electronic cash register and total it manually, which makes the aggregation work complicated. It's not something that can be resolved.

Therefore, the present invention can simplify the work of compiling sales data for each electronic cash register and cashier, and furthermore, there is no risk of hindrance to the registration process even if the sales status is checked during the registration process. It attempts to provide an electronic cash register.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention has a registration setting key for setting at least a registration task and an inspection task, and the registration data inputted from the input section at the time of setting the registration task is applied to a terminal removably loaded into a first memory pack loading section. In an electronic cash register for cumulatively storing data in a memory pack, a second memory pack loading section is formed as a pair with the first memory pack loading section;
A cashier memory pack and an inspection memory pack are provided which are selectively loaded into the second memory pack loading section, and when a registration job is set using the job setting key, the terminals loaded into the first and second memory pack loading sections are provided. registration data writing means for accumulating registered data input from the input section into a memory pack for the terminal and a memory pack for the cache; and when an inspection job is set by the job setting key, the memory pack for the terminal and the inspection job are stored in the first and second memory packs. memory pack determining means for determining whether or not a memory pack is loaded;
According to this judgment means, if both the terminal memory pack and the inspection memory pack are loaded, an accumulated data writing means is provided for writing the accumulated data stored in the terminal memory pack into the inspection memory pack by operating a predetermined key. It is something.

[Effect]

If the electronic cash register is equipped with such a method, registration data can be entered from the input section with the terminal memory pack and cashier memory pack loaded in the first and second memory pack loading sections during registration operations. Then, this data is cumulatively stored in the terminal memory pack and cashier memory pack, so sales data for each electronic cash register is accumulated in the terminal memory pack, and sales data for each cash register is accumulated in the cashier memory pack. . During the registration process, when the cashier memory pack loaded in the second memory pack loading section is removed, the inspection memory pack is loaded, and a designated key is operated, the cumulative data stored in the terminal memory pack, that is, the sales status, is displayed. Data for inspection is written in the inspection memory pack, and by removing this inspection memory pack and reinstalling the cache memory pack, the registration process can be resumed.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cash register 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which 2 is a display section, 3 is a keyboard, 4 is a receipt issuing port, 5 is a journal inspection window, 6 is a memo holder, 7, 8 is a pair of first and second memory cassette loading sections; 9 and 10 are memory cassettes as memory packs loaded into the first and second memory cassette loading sections 7 and 8, respectively; and 11 is a drawer. . The display section 2 includes an amount display, a department and repeat display, and display lamps for displaying various operation modes. As shown in Fig. 2, the keyboard 3 has number keys 3-1 for entering numerical values such as amount, date, code number, cashier number, etc., and department keys 3 for registering sales items by department. ―
2. Function key 3-3, which is operated to register data with predetermined transaction details; Main key 3, which is used as a business setting key to set the operation mode to "registration", "inspection", "settlement", etc. There are 4 prizes. The function key 3-3 has a clear C key 3- for clearing the entered numerical value.
3a, Subtotal key 3-3b for totaling the registered data, transaction with the customer based on the totaled data, and recording all the registered data in the terminal memory cassette. Deposit/cash key 3-3, which completes customer registration and serves as the start key for operations in inspection mode.
c etc. are provided. The memory cassette 9 loaded into the first memory cassette loading section 7 is a terminal memory cassette that records all data registered by the register, regardless of the cache that operates the register. Also, the second
The memory cassette 10 loaded in the memory cassette loading section 8 is a memory cassette for a cache that is provided for each cache and is replaced when the cache is replaced.

Figure 3 shows the store data processor (SDP)
12, 13 is a memory cassette receiving section;
14 is a display, 15 is a keyboard, and 16 is a storage receptacle for storing unused cassettes.

Initially, a predetermined number of terminal memory cassettes 9
is installed in the receptacle of the memory cassette receiving part 13 of the SDP 12, and by operating various keys on the keyboard 15, a unique terminal number is preset in each of the memory cassettes 9 for terminals, and the numbers in these memory cassettes 9 can be preset. Write common data such as tax tables, price lookup (PLU) data, and dates in sequence. In other words, in this terminal memory cassette 9 at least part of the information stored in the random access memory (RAM) of a conventional electronic register is stored. Next, the memory cassette 10 for the cache is attached to the memory cassette receiving part 13 of the SDP 12, and by operating various keys on the keyboard 15, data such as the cache code, date, etc. can be stored in the memory cassette 10 for the cache. Set.

Memory cassettes 9 and 10 storing predetermined data in this way are connected to an electronic cache register 1.
the first and second memory cassette loading sections 7 and 8 of
are installed inside each. As a result, the cashier can perform tasks such as registration on the electronic cash register 1 by operating the keys on the keyboard 3 in the same way as with a normal electronic cash register. . This registration data is recorded in both memory cassettes 9 and 10.

In the middle of a day's work, if a cashier moves from the electronic cash register he was in charge of to another electronic cash register and continues registration work, he transfers his cashier's memory cassette 10 to another electronic cash register. It is only necessary to insert the memory cassette into the second memory cassette loading section 8 of the cash register, and there is no need to input the cash code by complicated key operations as in the conventional case. Then, in the memory cassette 10 of this cashier, following the registration data stored in the previous electronic cash register, registration data corresponding to the registration operation to be executed in this other electronic cash register is stored. be done. On the other hand, in the terminal memory cassette 9 of this other electronic cash register, registration data corresponding to the registration task executed in this electronic cash register is stored, regardless of the cashier operated. In this way, the terminal memory cassette 9 stores registration data corresponding to a registration operation performed in a particular electronic cash register.
0 stores registration data corresponding to a registration task executed by a particular cashier. This is used for individual caches and
Cash, credit cards, etc., stored in a cash tray that is removable from the register and is moved with this cash register, and is used for depositing and withdrawing cash, etc. according to transactions carried out by this cash register, and the cash of this cash register. It should always match the registered data recorded in the memory cassette. If they do not match, the cacher has made a registration error or another error. Such a check is performed, for example, at the end of a day's work.

Memory cassettes 9 and 10, which have stored registered data in this way, are removed from the electronic cash register 1 at the end of the day and stored in the SDP.
12, all the registered data of a predetermined number of terminal memory cassettes 9 are totaled, and the sales data for each electronic cash register and the total sales data for all electronic cash registers, that is, for this store, are collected. You can get the daily total sales data. Further, all the registered data of a predetermined number of memory cassettes 10 for cashiers are totaled, and sales data for each cashier and total sales data for all cachers, ie, total sales data for this store for one day, are obtained. By comparing the total sales data obtained from the memory cassettes 9 and 10 thus obtained, it is possible to check the reliability of this sales data.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electronic circuit section of the electronic cash register 1, which includes a central processing unit (CPU) 17, a read-only memory (ROM) 18, and a random access memory (RAM) 19. , terminal memory cassette 9
a terminal interface 20 for electrically coupling the memory cassette 10 to the CPU 17; and a cache interface 21 for electrically coupling the memory cassette 10 to the CPU 17.
It is equipped with Further, the CPU 17 is connected to a keyboard circuit 23 via a keyboard drive circuit 22, which will be described later.
, a display circuit 25 via a display drive circuit 24 , and a printer circuit 27 via a printer drive circuit 26 . Note that the CPU 17, ROM 18, RAM 19, interfaces 20, 21, keyboard drive circuit 22,
The display drive circuit 24 and the printer drive circuit 25 are connected to each other by a data bus line 28, an address line 29, and a signal line 30.

In this circuit, for example, when the main keys 3-4 on the keyboard 3 are set to "registration mode", the setting contents are transmitted from the keyboard circuit 23 to the CPU 17 via the keyboard drive circuit 22. The CPU 17 then reads a predetermined program from the ROM 18 to prepare each circuit section for registration work. In this state, when the customer registers the purchased product on the keyboard 3 using the number key 3-1 and department key 3-2, the registration data is imported from the keyboard circuit 23 to the CPU 17 via the keyboard drive circuit 22. , the registered data from that CPU17 is RAM1
9 and is supplied to the display circuit 25 via the display unit drive circuit 24 to be displayed on the display unit 2, and also supplied to the printer circuit 27 via the printer drive circuit 26, where it is printed on receipts and journals by the printer. be outed. When such a registration operation is performed for all the products purchased by one customer, the cashier operates the subtotal key 3-3b on the keyboard 3. However
The CPU 17 adds all the data that has just been registered, stores the result in the RAM 19, and controls the display circuit 25 to display it on the display unit 2.
It also controls the printer circuit 27 to cause the printer to print out receipts and journals. When a customer pays money in this state, the cashier operates the number key 3-1 on the keyboard 3 to enter the amount to be deposited, and then operates the deposit/total key 3-3c. The CPU 17 then processes the deposited amount and the minus total amount as change, displays the deposited amount and the change amount in that order on the display section, and prints out the receipt and journal using the printer. In addition, the CPU 17 transfers the total data by department and transaction from the memory cassette 9 for the terminal to the RAM 19.
The currently registered data is divided by department and transaction and added to the read total data, and then the total data is written into the memory cassette 9. The CPU 17 also performs similar processing for the cache memory cassette 10. All the data thus registered in the registration mode will be accumulated in the memory cassettes 9 and 10.
In this way, the registration process is proceeded.

Next, inspection work will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the user wishes to check the sales status up to that point during the registration process, the main keys 3-4 on the keyboard 3 are set to "inspection mode". This will cause CPU17
As shown in step S1, the system determines whether or not it is in the inspection mode, and if it determines that it is in the inspection mode, it reads the required program from the ROM 18,
Based on the program, each circuit section is set for inspection work (step S2). In this state, the cashier memory cassette 10 is removed from the second memory cassette loading section 8, and an unused inspection memory cassette is loaded into the loading section 8. When the loading of the memory cassette is completed, the deposit/total key 3-3c on the keyboard 3 is operated. Therefore,
The CPU 17 inputs the deposit/cash key 3 in step S3.
- After determining whether or not there is a key input at step 3c, and if there is a key input, after confirming that the memory cassette for inspection is loaded (step S4), the required program is read from the ROM 18, and the first program is executed based on that program.
Accumulated data classified by department, transaction, etc. is sequentially read out from the memory cassette in the memory cassette loading section 7 through the interface 20 to the RAM 19, and then loaded into the second memory cassette through the interface 21. The information is sequentially written to the memory cassette for inspection on the side of section 8 (step S5). When all the data accumulated in the memory cassette on the first memory cassette loading section 7 side has been written to the memory cassette for inspection on the second memory cassette loading section 8 side, for example, a lamp provided on the display section 2, etc. Lights up to notify you (step S6). As a result, the memory cassette is removed from the second memory cassette loading section 8, the previously removed cache memory cassette 10 is loaded again into the second memory cassette loading section 8, and the main key 3-4 is returned to the "registration mode" again. In this way, registration work will be performed again. On the other hand, the removed memory cassette is an SDP
12 and loaded into the memory cassette receiving section 13 of the SDP 12 for data aggregation. In this way, in SDP 12, the sales status up to that point is accumulated and the sales are inspected.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, sales data for each cashier can be obtained by loading a memory pack for a cashier into the second memory pack loading section without requiring complicated key operations, and
Sales data for each electronic cash register is obtained from the memory packs for terminals loaded in the memory pack loading section of the terminal, and sales data for each electronic cash register is obtained by extracting these memory packs and aggregating them with a data aggregation device. Since sales data for each cash register can be aggregated, it is possible to simplify the task of aggregating sales data for each electronic cash register and cashier, and even if the sales status is inspected during the registration process, the registration process can be completed by inspection. The interruption time should be short enough to transfer the data in the terminal memory pack on the first memory pack loading section side to the loaded inspection memory pack instead of the cache memory pack on the second memory pack loading section side. Therefore, it is possible to provide an electronic cash register that is not likely to cause much trouble to registration operations due to inspection.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cash register according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a keyboard in the same embodiment, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a store data processor, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic cash register according to an embodiment of the present invention. A block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the electronic cash register shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart explaining the operation of inspection work. 3...Keyboard, 7, 8...Memory cassette loading section, 9...Memory cassette for terminal, 10...Memory cassette for cache, 3-4...Main keys, 17...Central processing unit (CPU), 18...Read-only memory (ROM) ), 19...Random access memory (RAM).

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 It has a job setting key for setting at least registration jobs and inspection jobs, and the registration data input from the input section when setting the registration job is accumulated in a terminal memory pack that is removably loaded in the first memory pack loading section. The electronic cash register for storing data includes a second memory pack loading section paired with the first memory pack loading section, and a memory pack for cash and a memory pack for inspection that are selectively loaded into the second memory pack loading section. When a registration job is set using the job setting key, the registration data input from the input unit is accumulated in the terminal memory pack and the cache memory pack loaded in the first and second memory pack loading units. data writing means;
a memory pack determining means for determining whether or not the terminal memory pack and the inspection memory pack are loaded in the first and second memory packs when an inspection work is set by the work setting key; If both terminal memory packs and inspection memory packs are loaded, cumulative data writing means is provided for writing the cumulative data stored in the terminal memory pack into the inspection memory pack by operating a predetermined key. Electronic cash register.