KR0163734B1 - Method for applying different discount rate by purchasing sum of customer - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a method of attracting more customers by differentiating the discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount of the customer.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first processing step of setting a differential discount rate according to a new customer registration and a total accumulated purchase amount when a cash register's use mode is a program mode after receiving customer information and a discount key; After receiving a second processing step of setting a discountable flag if the mode is not a program mode, and a current / yes key used to complete one of the first and second processing steps, and then complete the registration per transaction. A third processing step of calculating and printing a discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount corresponding to the customer when the usage mode of the cash register is a registration mode; and a fourth processing step of setting a discount rate if the usage mode is not a registration mode. Characterized in that it comprises a.

As described above, the cash register to which the present invention is applied can benefit a lot of customers by varying the discount rate according to the accumulated amount of money purchased by the customers so far, so that many customers can be managed through rational and effective customer management. To attract.

Description

How to apply a differential discount based on the accumulated amount of your purchase

The present invention relates to a method for managing a customer of an electronic cash register, and in particular, by applying a unique number to each customer, the differential discount rate according to the accumulated amount of the purchase of the customer, which provides a function of differentially applying the discount rate when purchasing the item according to the accumulated amount of the purchase. It is about how to apply.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a general electronic cash register, an input unit 10 for inputting various data such as price, item, return, tax rate, calculation, and the like, and for processing data input through the input unit 10. A central processing unit 11, a first storage unit 12 temporarily storing the input data under the control of the central processing unit 11, and a system program for operating a cash register (not shown) A display unit 14 for displaying the second storage unit 13 and the operating state of the cash register operated according to various commands input from the input unit 10 so as to be visually confirmed. The printer 15 is configured to print a job result according to a command input from the input unit 10.

2 is an exemplary view showing a keyboard 20 of a general cash register, a mode selector 21 for selecting a use mode according to a use of a cash register, a numeric input unit 22 for inputting a transaction amount, and a transaction. An item input unit 23 showing types of items, a function key unit 24 for performing various functions, a setting key 25 used for setting a discount rate in a program mode according to the present invention, and a new customer registration It consists of a # / NS key 26 used at the time of use, a discount key 27 for executing a discount job for a transaction, and a current / yes key 23 for executing job completion on various modes.

3A is an exemplary view showing a discount receipt of a conventional cash register, and information such as a transaction date, a product name, a discount rate, a discount amount, cash, a contact identifier (ID), and a transaction time is printed on the receipt.

3B is a flowchart illustrating a key input sequence for issuing a discount receipt of FIG. 3A. First, when a transaction occurs, a transaction amount is input through a numeric input unit 22, and then the item that is the transaction target is the item input unit 23. Enter through After inputting the item key, a discount key 27 is input to perform a purchase price discount operation for a customer, and then a current / yes key 23 is input in order to finish the registration of the transaction. .

Referring to the operation of the general electronic cash register configured as described above are as follows.

First, when a user inputs information on various money transactions such as a price, an item, a return, and a tax rate of a product sold through the input unit 10, the central processing unit 11 stores the input data in a second storage unit, for example, Analyze and process by the system program pre-stored in the ROM 13, and temporarily store the processed data in the first storage unit, for example, the RAM 12 and under the control of the central processing unit 11, The display unit 14 may be displayed through the display unit 14 so as to be confirmed, and the printer unit 15 prints a corresponding report on paper according to an output command input through the input unit 10.

In order to give a discount to the customer by using the general electronic cash register which acts in this way, it is possible to discount the purchase amount based on the quantity of the item at the time of purchase or the purchase amount, or to issue a coupon. Has been managing customers.

However, the general method of granting a discount function to an electronic cash register is to discount each customer according to the current purchase price or the current purchase amount without considering the previous transaction volume for each customer. There was a problem of applying a uniform discount rate to all customers without considering the transaction volume.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method of attracting more customers by differentiating a discount rate according to the cumulative purchase amount of customers in view of such a conventional problem.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first processing step of setting a differential discount rate according to a new customer registration and a total accumulated purchase amount when a cash register's use mode is a program mode after receiving customer information and a discount key; After receiving a second processing step of setting a discountable flag if the mode is not a program mode, and a current / yes key used to complete one of the first and second processing steps, and then complete the registration per transaction. A third processing step of calculating and printing a discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount corresponding to the customer when the usage mode of the cash register is a registration mode; and a fourth processing step of setting a discount rate if the usage mode is not a registration mode. Characterized in that it comprises a.

1 is a block diagram showing a general cash register.

2 is an exemplary view showing a keyboard of a general cash register.

Figure 3a is an exemplary view showing an example of a discount receipt of a conventional cash register.

FIG. 3B is a flowchart illustrating a key input sequence for issuing a discount receipt of FIG. 3A. FIG.

Figure 4a is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a discount receipt of the cash register according to the present invention.

4B is a flowchart showing a key input sequence for issuing a discount receipt of FIG. 4A.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a key input sequence for new customer registration.

6 is a memory map showing a memory in which customer information for customer management is stored;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting a discount rate for each cumulative customer.

8 is a memory map illustrating a memory in which information set after setting a discount rate for each cumulative customer is stored;

9 is a flowchart illustrating discount key processing according to the present invention;

Fig. 10 is a flowchart showing current / yes key processing according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing

10: input unit 11: central processing unit,

12: first storage, 13: second storage,

14: display portion, 15: printer portion

20: keyboard, 21: mode selection unit,

22: numeric input unit, 23: item input unit,

24: function key, 25: setting key,

26: # / NS, 27: discount key

Looking at the present invention through the drawings.

Figure 4a is an exemplary view showing a discount receipt of the cash register according to the present invention, the receipt date such as transaction date, customer number, customer cumulative number, product name, discount rate, discount amount, cash, contact identifier (ID), transaction time, etc. The information is printed.

FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating a key input sequence for issuing a discount receipt of FIG. 4A, wherein a customer number is input when a transaction is generated, pressing a discount key 27, and a transaction value using the numeric input unit 22. Inputting through the item, and inputting the item to be traded through the item input unit 23; After the item key is input, the current / yes key 23 is input in order to finish the registration process for the customer.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a key input sequence for registering a new customer, for setting a cash register in a program mode for a new customer, and then entering a new customer number within seven characters, and entering a new customer number. After receiving, it is a step of inputting the # / NS key 26, followed by the input of the discount key 27.

FIG. 6 is a memory map showing a memory in which customer information for customer management is stored, and includes a customer number book corresponding to each customer and an accumulated purchase amount book.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting a discount rate for each customer cumulative number, for setting a cash register in a program mode for a new customer, inputting a setting key 25, and applying a discount rate after inputting the setting key 25. A step of inputting a reference cumulative amount, a step of inputting a reference cumulative amount, a discount key 27, a step of inputting a discount rate corresponding to the reference cumulative amount, and then the current / yes key 23. It consists of an input step.

FIG. 8 is a memory map illustrating a memory in which information set after setting a discount rate for each customer is stored, and includes a reference cumulative amount part storing a reference cumulative amount and a discount rate part storing a discount amount corresponding to the cumulative amount.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a discount key 27 process according to the present invention, comprising: an input step of receiving information related to a customer and first information for setting a discount rate; and inputting the discount key 27 after receiving the information. A determination step of determining whether there is a presence, a mode determination step of determining a use mode of the electronic cash register when the discount key 27 is input, and a new customer according to the first information in the determination result program mode A first processing step 70 of setting a discrimination discount rate according to the registered and purchased total amount, and if the determination result is not in the program mode, selecting a customer according to the first information, an information factor for the customer, and a discount for the customer; A second processing step 60 for setting a possible flag, and a discount step for performing a process for a conventional discount key after performing the processing step.

The first processing step 70 is a determination step of determining whether the input key of the first information is a specific function key or a numeric key, and if the specific function key is a result of the determination, new storing the customer information for the new customer. And a discount rate setting step 40 of setting a discount rate according to the purchase total in the case of the numeric key as a result of the determination.

The new customer registration step 30 is a determination step of determining whether the information value input immediately before the input of the specific key is less than a certain number of digits, and if the information value is not less than a certain number of digits, an error occurs that generates an error. And a customer registration step of allocating the information value to a customer number of a new customer and storing it in a storage place when the information value is less than a predetermined number of digits as a result of the determination.

The discount rate setting step 40 may include determining whether the numeric value is less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits, performing an error when the numerical value is not less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits, and determining that the numerical value is If the number is less than a certain number of digits set the discount reference amount setting step and the flag setting step of setting a flag during the purchase total discount rate setting indicating that you are setting the purchase cumulative discount rate after setting the reference amount do.

The second processing step 60 may include determining whether the electronic cash register is in a registration mode, determining whether an input key of the first information is a numeric key in the registration mode, and determining the result. In the case of a numeric key, a customer number existence determination step of determining whether a customer number corresponding to the numeric key value exists in the cash register; and a printing step of printing the customer number and the accumulated amount on a receipt when the customer number exists as a result of the determination. And a flag setting step of setting a discountable flag and a reporting step of outputting that the customer is an unregistered customer if the customer number does not exist as a result of the determination.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the present / Yeki 23 processing according to the present invention, wherein the judging step of determining whether the present / Yeki 23 is input and the electronic / Yeki 23 when the judging result of the present / Yeki 23 are input; A mode determination step of determining a use mode of the cash register; a third processing step 80 of calculating and printing a discount rate according to the accumulated amount of purchase corresponding to the customer in the case of the registration mode; and the determination result registration mode If not, it comprises a fourth processing step 90 for setting a discount rate, and a discounting step for performing a process for the conventional string / Yeki 23 after performing the processing step.

The third processing step 80 may include: a determining step of determining whether the discount function flag is set, a purchase cumulative reading step of reading the accumulated purchase amount corresponding to the customer when the discount function flag is set as a result of the determination; A printing step of printing transaction details by applying a discount rate corresponding to the accumulated cumulative amount, and a cumulative amount updating step of accumulating the transaction amount of the customer on the accumulated amount of the customer.

The fourth processing step 90 includes a mode determination step of determining whether the cash register is in a program mode, a flag determination step of determining whether a flag is set during the cumulative discount setting in the program mode as a result of the determination, and the flag determination As a result, when the flag is set, a discount rate setting step of setting the input data value as a discount rate.

A first embodiment of a procedure for generating a receipt of a discount to which a differential discount rate is applied according to the accumulated amount of customers' purchase according to the present invention is as follows.

First, the shop owner places the mode selector 21 of FIG. 2 in the program in order to register a new customer, enters the customer number 1234, enters the # / NS key 26, and then presses a discount key. According to the discount key processing flowchart, the customer number 1234 is registered and the accumulated amount is initialized to zero. In this case, the customer number and the accumulated amount are stored in the form of the sixth degree in the first storage unit 12 of FIG. 1.

In addition, the order in which the shop owner sets the differential discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount is the same as in the seventh diagram.

For example, to set a discount rate of 10% to customers with a total purchase amount of more than 1 million won so far, enter the setting key (25) → enter 1,000,000 → enter the discount key (27) → enter 10 → present / yes key (23) Set in the order of input.

In this case, the discount rate is set in accordance with the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10 and is stored in a specific area of the first storage unit 12 of FIG.

After setting the differential discount rate with the customer as described above, when the customer of the customer number 1234 purchases a bottle of cider, a receipt as shown in FIG. 4A is issued and the key input sequence is input as shown in FIG. 4B.

In detail, if the user presses the discount key 27 after inputting 1234, the registration mode is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, and the numeric key is set immediately before printing the customer number and the accumulated amount, and then setting the discountable flag and performing general discount key processing. Exit the discount key function.

Thereafter, pressing 1000 → Item 1 key → String / Yes key prints the fourth line of FIG. 4A in the item key processing routine programmed in the second storage unit 13 of FIG. 1 and terminates the item function. After that, the flow chart of FIG. 10 corresponding to the current / Yeki 23 is performed, and since the registered mode and the discountable flag are set, the total purchase amount of the customer number 1234 is 2 million won. As it is a discount rate, print the discount rate and the discount amount as shown in the 5th and 6th lines of FIG. 4a, and update to 2000,900 by adding 900 just sold to 2 million won to the accumulated total purchase amount of customer 1234 in FIG. Perform the yes key function.

A user using a cash register according to the present invention looks at the operation of the present invention with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 to apply a new customer and a discount rate setting and a differential discount rate according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4B, 5 and 7. same.

Information related to the customer and data for setting a discount rate are received (step 51). The input data is a setting key, a customer number, or a new customer number for new customer registration.

After receiving the information, it is determined whether the discount key 27 is input (step 52).

As a result of determining whether the discount key 27 is input, when the discount key 27 is input, the mode of use of the electronic cash register is determined (step 53).

As a result of determining the use mode of the cash register, in the program mode, the discrimination discount rate is set as follows according to the new customer registration and the accumulated amount of purchase according to the input information (step 70).

First, it is determined whether the information key is a specific function key or a numeric key (step 71). In this case, in the first embodiment, the specific function key is # / NS key 26.

As a result of determining whether the key of the information is a specific function key or a numeric key, if the key of the information is a specific function key, a new customer registration step of storing customer information for a new customer is performed as follows (step 30).

It is determined whether the information value input immediately before the input of the specific key is equal to or less than a predetermined digit (step 31). At this time, the first embodiment is characterized in that the predetermined number of digits or less.

If it is determined whether the information value input immediately before the input of the specific key is less than or equal to a certain number of digits, an error occurs when the information value is not less than or equal to a certain number of digits (step 32).

As a result of determining whether the information value input immediately before the input of the specific key is less than or equal to the predetermined number of digits, if the information value is less than or equal to the predetermined number of digits, the information value is assigned to the customer number of the new customer and stored in the first storage unit 12 as shown in FIG. (Step 33). At this time, the first storage unit 12 uses a RAM.

Further, as a result of determining whether the key of the information is a specific function key or a numeric key, if the key of the information is a numeric key, the step of setting a discount rate according to the cumulative purchase is performed as follows (step 40).

First, it is determined whether the numerical value is less than or equal to a certain number of digits (step 41). At this time, the first embodiment is characterized in that the predetermined digit is a numeric value of 12 characters or less.

If it is determined that the numeric value is less than or equal to a certain number of digits, an error occurs when the numerical value is not less than or equal to a certain number of digits (step 42).

If it is determined that the numeric value is less than or equal to a certain number of digits, and the numerical value is less than or equal to a certain number of digits, the numerical value is set as a discount reference amount (step 43).

After setting the reference amount, a flag of setting the total accumulated discount rate indicating that the total accumulated discount rate is being set is set (step 44).

In addition, if it is determined that the cash register is in the use mode, and not in the program mode, the step of setting a customer selection, an information factor for the customer, and a discountable flag for the customer is performed as follows (step 60). .

First, it is determined whether the electronic cash register is in registration mode (step 61).

As a result of determining whether the cash register is in the registration mode, it is determined whether the input key of the input information is a numeric key (step 62).

As a result of the determination, in the case of the numeric key, it is determined in the cash register whether the customer number corresponding to the numeric key value exists in the first memory stored in the form of FIG.

Subsequently, when it is determined whether the customer number exists, the customer number and the accumulated amount are printed on the receipt as shown in FIG. 4A (step 64).

After printing the customer related information, the discountable flag is set (step 65).

If it is determined whether the customer number exists, if the customer number does not exist, the customer is outputted as an unregistered customer (step 66).

After performing the processing step, the conventional discount key is processed (step 54).

After performing the conventional discount key processing, it is determined whether the current / yes key 23 is input (step 55).

As a result of determining whether the string / Yeki 23 is input, when the string / Yeki 23 is input to the cash register, the mode of use of the electronic cash register is determined (step 56).

As a result of determining the use mode of the electronic cash register, in the registration mode, the process of calculating and printing a discount rate according to the accumulated amount of money corresponding to the customer is performed as follows (step 80).

First, it is determined whether the discount function flag is set (step 81). That is, it is determined whether the discount function flag is set in the foregoing discount key processing step.

As a result of determining whether the discount function flag is set, when the discount function flag is set, the accumulated amount of purchase corresponding to the customer is read (step 82).

The transaction details are printed as shown in FIG. 4A by applying the discount rate corresponding to the accumulated accumulated amount (step 83).

The transaction amount of the customer is accumulated and stored in the accumulated amount of the customer (step 84).

In addition, if it is determined that the use mode of the electronic cash register is not the registration mode, the discount rate is set in the following process (step 90).

First it is determined whether the cash register is in program mode (step 91).

If it is determined that the cash register is in program mode, it is determined whether a flag is set during the cumulative discount setting (step 92). That is, it is determined whether a flag is set during the cumulative discount setting in the foregoing discount key processing step.

As a result of determining whether a flag is set during the cumulative discount setting, if the flag is set, the input data value is set as a discount rate (step 93).

After performing the above processing step, the conventional chord / yes key is processed (step 57).

As described above, the cash register to which the present invention is applied can benefit a lot of customers by varying the discount rate according to the accumulated amount of money purchased by the customers so far, so that many customers can be managed through rational and effective customer management. To attract.

Claims (11)

After receiving the customer information and the discount key, if the cash register's use mode is the program mode, a first processing step of setting a discriminatory discount rate according to the new customer registration and the accumulated amount of the purchase, and a discount is possible if the use mode is not the program mode. The usage mode of the cash register after receiving the second processing step of setting a flag and the current / yes key used to complete the registration per transaction of the transaction after performing any one of the first and second processing steps is registered mode. Is a third processing step of calculating and printing a discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount corresponding to the customer, and a fourth processing step of setting a discount rate if the use mode is not a registration mode. How to apply a differential discount based on the accumulated amount of the purchase. The method of claim 1, wherein the customer information is a specific key input through a specific function key or a numeric key input through a numeric key unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the first processing step includes determining whether the input key of the customer information is a specific function key or a numeric key, and storing the customer information for a new customer when the determination result is a specific function key. And a new customer registration step and a discount rate setting step of setting a discount rate according to the accumulated purchase amount in the case of the numeric key. The method of claim 3, wherein the new customer registration step includes determining whether the information value input immediately before the input of the specific key is less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits, and if the information value is not less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits, an error is generated. And a customer registration step of allocating the information value to the customer number of the new customer and storing the information value in a storage place when the information value is less than a predetermined number of digits. How to apply a discriminatory discount rate. The method of claim 3 or 4, wherein the specific key is a # / NS key. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the predetermined number of digits is seven according to the cumulative amount of purchases of the customer. The method of claim 3, wherein the setting of the discount rate comprises: determining whether the numeric value is less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits; performing an error occurrence when the numerical value is not less than or equal to a predetermined number of digits; If the numerical value is less than a certain number of digits, the step of setting the discount reference amount setting the numerical value as the discount reference amount, and setting a flag to set a flag during the setting of the total accumulated discount rate indicating that the purchase total discount rate is being set after setting the reference amount. And applying a differential discount rate according to the accumulated amount of the purchase of the customer, comprising the step of: 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the predetermined number of digits is 12 according to the cumulative amount of the purchase amount of the customer. The method of claim 1, wherein the second processing comprises: determining whether the electronic cash register is in a registration mode; determining whether the input key of the customer information is a numeric key in the registration mode; If the determination result is a numeric key, the customer number existence determination step of determining whether a customer number corresponding to the numeric key value exists in the cash register; and if the customer number exists as a result of the determination, printing the customer number and the accumulated amount on the receipt. Discriminating according to the accumulated purchase amount of the customer, comprising: a printing step, a flag setting step of setting a discountable flag, and a reporting step of outputting that the customer is an unregistered customer if the customer number does not exist as a result of the determination. How to apply a discount rate. 10. The method of claim 1 or 9, wherein the third processing step comprises: a determination step of determining whether the discount function flag is set, and if the discount function flag is set as a result of the determination, the cumulative amount of purchase corresponding to the customer is read; And a step of printing the transaction details by applying a purchase cumulative reading step, a discount rate corresponding to the read cumulative amount, and a cumulative amount updating step of accumulating the transaction amount of the customer on the accumulated amount of the customer. How to apply the differential discount rate according to the accumulated amount of the customer's purchase. The method of claim 1 or 7, wherein the fourth processing step comprises: a mode determination step of determining whether the cash register is in a program mode, and a flag determination step of determining whether a flag is set during the cumulative discount setting when the determination result is a program mode. And a discount rate setting step of setting the input data value as a discount rate when the flag is set as a result of the flag determination.