KR19980047335A - Method and apparatus for implementing HELP function for the function of cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cash register. More specifically, if the user does not know how to use the cash register, the user can enter the contents of the user manual in a ROM providing various control programs and initial data, and configure the HELP function key on the keyboard composed of multiple keys. If you do not know how to use or use the cash register, use the HELP key to make it appear on the display without using the user's manual, so that the user manual is kept separately to know the purpose and use of all functions of the cash register. If the user has lost the trouble of using the manual and lost the user's manual, it can solve the problem of not using the necessary functions, and at the same time, the necessary functions can be immediately checked and used to maximize the use efficiency of the cash register, and To increase the reliability And it has a.

Description

Method and apparatus for implementing HELP function for the function of cash register

The present invention relates to a cash register. In more detail, if the user does not know how to use the cash register, the method of implementing the HELP function for the function of the cash register that displays the usage and usage of the function through the display unit for more accurate and convenient use, and It is about a device.

Generally, a cash register is installed in a narrow space in public places and places where cash is handled for sales calculation or tax calculation, such as in a department store or a convenience store.

Such a cash register is provided with various functions for managing the amount calculation or sale.

The configuration and operation of such a cash register will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings provided.

1 is a circuit block diagram showing an operation according to the configuration of a cash register generally used in the prior art.

As shown, a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 100 for controlling the overall operation of the cash register, and a ROM (ROM) 140 for providing various control programs and initial data to the CPU 100. And a memory device (RAM) 150 for storing information such as a unit price for each item for sales activity, information such as a sale amount generated from the sales activity, and various types of information generated from the cash register in the form of characters. A display unit 110 for printing, a printer 120 for issuing a receipt for the sales history, a clock chip 160 for recognizing a sold time and date by checking a time, or for managing a point of sale, and various commands. And a keyboard 130 having a plurality of keys for inputting data, wherein commands or data inputted by manipulation of keys configured on the keyboard 130 are stored in the ROM 140 under control of the CPU 100. program Thus it processed. Accordingly, the cash register operates and inputs and outputs data stored in the memory device 150 as necessary. The result processed according to this process is output to the printer 120 or the display unit 110.

The cash register operating in the above configuration has a problem that the user does not know how to operate or loses the function while using the cash register and thus cannot use it.

In addition, the user can only know the functions of the cash register and how to use them through the user's manual. In order to check the function, the user must find and check the user's manual, or there is no way to check again if the user's manual is lost. There is this.

Therefore, in the present invention, the user manual inputs the contents of the instruction manual into a ROM providing various control programs and initial data, and configures a HELP function key on a keyboard composed of a plurality of keys so that the user may not know how to use the cash register or use it. In this case, the purpose of the present invention is to increase the convenience of use and the efficiency of the device by displaying the usage and usage of the cash register in detail on the display device using the HELP key without a user manual.

1 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a cash register generally used in the related art.

Circuit block diagram,

2 is a circuit block showing an internal circuit of a cash register applied according to the present invention.

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3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for implementing the present invention.

Hereinafter, a method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a circuit block diagram illustrating an operation configured in accordance with the present invention.

As shown, a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 100 for controlling the overall operation of the cash register, and a ROM (ROM) for storing contents of various control programs and user manuals in the CPU 100. 110, a memory device (RAM) 120 for storing information such as a unit price for selling items in a store, information such as a selling amount generated after selling the item, and various kinds of information generated from a cash register. Display 130 equipped with an LCD for displaying the text in the form of a letter, a printer 140 for printing details of the sale of goods, and a plurality of keys for inputting various commands and data necessary for the cash register to operate. Has a HELP function key is added to the keyboard 150 is provided.

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

First, when a user stores various programs, commands, or data input by manipulation of a key configured in the keyboard 150 in a ROM, the user is processed according to a program stored in the ROM 110 under the control of the CPU 100. Accordingly, the cash register operates and inputs and outputs data stored in the memory device 120 as necessary. At this time, if the user does not know how to use the cash register during use or loses its function, the user can print the user manual stored in the ROM through the printer 140 using the HELP function key configured on the keyboard 150, or LCD. It appears as a display unit 130 having a built-in.

3 shows a flowchart in accordance with the present invention.

As shown in the figure, if it is not sure how to use or function of the cash register or start to re-check (S10), and if the starting step (S10) is executed, the step of checking whether the HELP key (S11), and the HELP If the key input in the step S11 of checking whether the key is a key is the HELP key, the HELP function is not set in the step S12 of checking whether the HELP function is set to 1 and the step of confirming whether the HELP function is set (S12). If not, display the function list on one page to match the number of lines of the display device by number and function name (S13), and display the function list on one page to match the number of lines of the display device by number and function name. If the step S13 is executed, setting the MENU function to 1 indicating that the list is being displayed (S14), and setting the MENU function to 1 (S14), also sets the HELP function to 1. Sweet (S15) and if the setting of the HELP function is also set to 1 (S15), clearing the EXPLAIN function displaying the function description (S16), and clearing the EXPLAIN function displaying the function description. When the step S16 is performed, the method returns to confirm whether the HELP key is present. Also, if the HELP function is set in the step S12 of confirming whether the HELP function is set, checking whether a function number has been entered. (S12-1), and in the step S12-1 of checking whether the function number has been input, an error occurs if the function number is not entered, and if a function number is entered, an error corresponding to the input function number is entered. Displaying the function description and the method of use on the display device in detail (S12-2); and displaying the function description and the method of use of the function corresponding to the input function number on the display device in detail. If step S12-2 is executed, setting the EXPLAIN function to 1, which indicates that the function is being explained, and setting step EXP2IN to 1, S12-3, is executed. Clearing the MENU function indicating that the display is being displayed (S12-4) and clearing the MENU function indicating that the list is being displayed (S12-4), the HELP key is applied. If it is returned to check and if the key input in the step S11 of checking whether it is a HELP key is not the HELP key, checking whether it is a next page next page key (S18), and checking whether it is the next page key ( If the next page key is input in S18), the EXPLAIN function is not set to 1 in the step S19 of checking whether the MENU function is set to 1 and in the step of checking whether the MENU function is set to 1 (S19). To check if it is set to 1 (S19-1) and if the EXPLAIN function is set to 1 (S19-1), if it is not set to 1, an error occurs. If it is set to 1, the next page of the function description is displayed. When the display (S19-2) and the step (S19-2) of displaying the next page of the function description on the display device is executed to return to confirm that the HELP key, the MENU function is set to 1 In the step S19 of checking whether the setting is set to 1, displaying the next page of the MENU list on the display device (S20), and displaying the next page of the MENU list on the display device (S20) When executed, the method returns to check whether the HELP key is present, and if the key input in the step S18 of checking whether the key is the next page key is not the next page key, checking whether it is an end key (S18-1) and If it is not the end key in step (S18-1) of checking whether the end key is processed, and if it is the end key, checking whether the HELP function is set to 1 (S18-2) and the HELP function Is set to 1, if not set to 1 in step S18-2, the corresponding key is processed. If set to 1, the HELP function, MENU function, and EXPLAIN function are cleared. Step S18-3 and the step of returning to confirm the HELP key if all functions are cleared in the step S18-3.

Referring to the operation of the flow chart configured as described above are as follows.

First, when a user of a cash register attempts to use a function while using the cash register but is not sure of its use and how to use it, the user presses the HELP key on the keyboard. At this time, if the HELP function is set to indicate whether the HELP function is already performed, and if the HELP function is not set, the user is trying to perform a new HELP function. Therefore, the list is displayed on the LCD monitor mounted on the display device. Function numbers and function names are displayed in order as many as the number of lines on the LCD so as not to exceed.

Here, the MENU function indicating that the list is being displayed and the HELP function indicating that the HELP function is being used are also set to 1, and the EXPLAIN function indicating the function description is cleared and returned to wait for the next key input. .

As such, if the next page key is input while waiting, the MENU function indicating that the list is being displayed is set to 1, and if it is set to 1, the next page of the function list is displayed on the LCD for the number of lines on the LCD monitor and returned. The process of waiting for the next key input is repeated to display a list of all functions.

In the process of outputting the entire function list to the monitor in this order, if the user wants to tear up, the user enters the number and then enters the HELP key.

In this way, when the HELP key is pressed, a detailed description of the function corresponding to the entered function number is displayed on the LCD monitor, the EXPLAIN function is set to 1 to indicate that the function is being explained, and the MENU function to display the list is displayed. After clearing and returning, wait and then the next page key is entered, if the EXPLAIN function is set to 1, the next page of the function description is displayed on the monitor.

By repeating this process, the user can check the detailed description of the desired function through the monitor.After checking all the processes, press the Exit key to clear the HELP function, MENU function, and EXPLAIN function used for the HELP operation. (Clear) and return to terminate the HELP function.

Therefore, the effect of the present invention is that if the user who uses the cash register loses the hassle and manual to keep a separate instruction manual to know the purpose and usage of all the functions that the cash register has It solves the problem of not using the necessary functions, and at the same time, it is possible to immediately check and use the necessary functions, thereby maximizing the efficiency of using the cash register, and also increasing the reliability of the device.

Claims (5)

CPU 100 for controlling the overall operation of the cash register, a ROM (ROM) 110 for storing the contents of various control programs and user manuals in the CPU 100, and the unit price for selling items in the business RAM 120, which is a memory device that stores information such as information or sales amount generated after selling goods, and an LCD for displaying various information generated from the cash register in the form of characters. HELP function keys are added to the keyboard 150 including a display unit 130, a printer 140 for printing details of product sales, and a plurality of keys for inputting various commands and data necessary for the cash register to operate. Device for implementing the HELP function for the function of the cash register including one. If the user does not know how to use the cash register while using the cash register, or if the HELP function is not set in step S11 of checking whether the input key is the HELP key, the function list is displayed with the number and function name. After displaying on page 1, set the MENU function (S14) that indicates the current list is displayed, and the HELP function (S15) that indicates that the HELP function is in use to 1, and the EXPLAIN function (S16) that displays the function description. In the step S18 of clearing and returning to confirm whether the next page key is input, when the next page key is input, the MENU function indicating that the list is being displayed is set to 1 and the value is set to 1 in the step S19. If so, the next page of the function list is returned to the LCD by the number of lines of the LCD monitor (S20), and the process waits for the next key to be input. HELP how to implement functions of the functions of a cash register to suit to comprise a full list of features LCD monitor display. The method of claim 2, If a function that a user wants to tear is displayed in the process of outputting the entire function list to the monitor in order, in step S12, after inputting the corresponding number, the function number is input if the HELP function key is input. If the function number has been entered in the step S12-1, the HELP function for the function of the cash register, including the detailed function description and operation method of the entered function number on the LCD monitor (S12-2). How to implement. The method of claim 2, If it is not the next page key in step S18 of checking whether it is the next page key, and if the exit key is input, the step of clearing the HELP function, MENU function, and EXPLAIN function used for the HELP operation ( A step of implementing the HELP function for the function of the cash register, characterized in that the step further terminates the HELP function through S18-3). The method of claim 2, In step S19 of checking whether the MENU function indicating that the list is being displayed is set to 1, if it is not set to 1, the EXPLAIN function indicating that the function is being explained is set to 1, and if it is set to 1, the function A method of implementing a HELP function for a function of a cash register, comprising the step of doing the next page of description and displaying it on the LCD monitor (S19-2).