TWI441088B - Transaction system and transaction method - Google Patents

Description

Trading system and trading method

The present invention relates to a system and method, and more particularly to a transaction system and a transaction method.

A tool used by currencies to trade, value, and billing units is a special commodity that acts as an equivalent in the exchange of goods and services. Since money is a commodity, it has the same use value and exchange value as all commodities. When in different forms of value movement, the role of money is not the same: value scale, means of circulation, means of payment, etc.

The value scale is the direct manifestation of money as social labor. As a kind of commodity, the currency itself can be compared with other commodities according to its own standards. At this time, the value form of the commodity is converted into the price form, and the value form of the commodity expressed by the currency is the price. When money performs the function of value scale, money only needs to exist in an imaginary or conceptual form, but his unit must rely on the currency in circulation. It is precisely because of the value scale function of money that people can convert different forms of goods into the price form of money and then exchange them with other goods.

The function of the means of circulation is the function of money as a medium for the exchange of goods, that is, the means of purchase. Its main feature is that in the sale of goods, the transfer of goods and the transfer of money are completed at the same time. In layman's terms, it is one-handed and one-handed. Therefore, from the perspective of value movement, when money performs the functions of circulation means, at the same time, the movement of value is two-way. That is, the seller sells the value of use while obtaining the value, and the buyer obtains the use value while transferring the value.

It is an object of the present invention to provide new trading systems and trading methods that reduce the chances of actually using banknotes or coins in response to the needs of a diversified business model.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a transaction system includes a point-of-sale terminal and a server system, and the server system is connected to a point-of-sale terminal. The point-of-sale terminal has a printing device, and the point-of-sale terminal can calculate a change amount. The server system can establish an association between the identification number and the change amount, and cause the printing device to print a balance ticket having a barcode corresponding to the identification number.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a transaction system includes the steps of: (a) calculating a change amount; (b) establishing an association between the identification number and the change amount; (c) printing a balance ticket having the balance ticket Corresponds to the barcode of the identification number.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a transaction system includes a transaction ticket management platform and a multimedia machine, and the multimedia machine is connected to the transaction ticket management platform. The transaction ticket management platform can provide at least one identification number, and the multimedia machine includes an input device, a first processing unit and a printing device, wherein the input device can accept the input of the identification number, and the first processing unit can verify and identify the transaction ticket management platform. The number, when the identification number passes the verification, the printing device can print a transaction ticket.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a transaction method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one identification number using a transaction ticket management platform; (b) accepting an input of the identification number; (c) verifying the transaction ticket management platform Identification number; (d) When the identification number passes verification, a transaction ticket is printed.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a transaction system includes a transaction ticket management platform and a point-of-sale terminal, and the point-of-sale terminal is connected to the transaction ticket management platform. The transaction ticket management platform may provide at least one identification number, and the point-of-sale terminal includes a first input device, a first processing unit, and a first printing device, wherein the first input device can accept input of a purchase information, the first processing unit The transaction ticket purchase program may be executed according to the purchase information. When the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, the first printing device may print a transaction ticket having a barcode corresponding to the identification number.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a method includes the steps of: (a) preloading at least one identification number; (b) accepting an input of purchase information; and (c) executing a transaction ticket purchase procedure based on the purchase information; (d) When the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, a transaction ticket is printed, and the transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number.

The above description will be described in detail in the following embodiments, and further explanation of the technical solutions of the present invention will be provided.

In order to make the description of the present invention more complete and complete, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and the accompanying drawings. On the other hand, well-known elements and steps are not described in the embodiments to avoid unnecessarily limiting the invention.

In the scope of the embodiments and claims, the description of "coupled with" may refer to a component being indirectly connected to another component through other components, or a component may be directly connected to Another element; similarly, the description of "connection" may mean that one element is indirectly connected to another element through other elements, or one element is directly connected to another element without passing through other elements.

In the scope of the embodiments and patent applications, unless the context specifically dictates the articles, "a" and "the" may mean a single or plural.

In practice, the "Items for the Customization of Commodity Gift Certificates" stipulates that the consumption of a gift certificate must be changed. One aspect of the present invention is mainly to solve the problem of zeroing the balance of the gift certificate received at the store.

Referring to Figure 1, a first diagram is a block diagram of a transaction system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the transaction system 100 includes a point of sale terminal 110 and a server system 120, and the server system 120 is connected to the point of sale terminal 110. In practice, server system 120 can be comprised of one or more computers.

In application, the point of sale terminal 110 can be placed in a store. When the consumer wants to checkout, the clerk can use the point-of-sale terminal 110 to calculate a change amount, and the server system 120 can establish an association between the identification number and the change amount, so that the printing device 112 of the point-of-sale terminal 110 is arranged. A balance ticket is printed, and the balance ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number. Further, the balance ticket may also have an identification number. The clerk can then hand over the balance vouchers to the consumer to replace the actual use of banknotes or coins to change the value.

More specifically, in the point-of-sale terminal 110, the input device 115 is coupled to the first processing unit 114, and the first processing unit 114 is coupled to the printing device 112. In the server system 120, the second processing unit 124 is coupled to the data unit 122. The data unit 122 can record at least one identification number, the correspondence between the product number and the commodity price, the correspondence between the coupon number and the ticket denomination, and the like.

When the consumer wants to checkout, the clerk can use the input device 114 to obtain a commodity price and a coupon denomination. For example, input device 114 can be a barcode scanner, a keyboard, or the like, or a combination thereof. The clerk can use the barcode scanner to brush the barcode on the commodity to read the commodity number, so that the first processing unit 114 obtains the commodity price from the server system 120 according to the product number; or the clerk can input the commodity number by using the keyboard, so that the first processing The unit 114 retrieves the item price from the server system 120 based on the item number; alternatively, the store clerk can directly enter the item price using the keyboard. Moreover, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to swipe the barcode on the coupon to read the coupon number, so that the first processing unit 114 obtains the ticket denomination from the server system 120 according to the coupon number; or the clerk can input the code of the coupon by using the keyboard. The first processing unit 114 is caused to obtain the ticket denomination from the server system 120 based on the coupon number. Next, the first processing unit 114 may subtract the commodity price from the ticket denomination to calculate a change amount. Then, the second processing unit 124 can establish an association between the identification number and the change amount, and cause the printing device 112 to print a balance ticket. The balance ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number. Further, the balance ticket can also be printed on the balance ticket. Identification number. The clerk can then hand over the balance vouchers to the consumer to replace the actual use of banknotes or coins to change the value.

In this way, the headquarters side utilizes the identification number distribution control mechanism in the server system 120, thereby eliminating the need to print the inventory voucher balance voucher cost in advance. The storefront uses the server system 120 to print out the balance coupons after the receipt of the coupons, and the store can use the coupons to change the coupons. The store does not need to take time to inventory the balance balance coupons.

In the server system 120, the second processing unit 124 may store the association between the identification number and the change amount in the data unit 122, so that the headquarters system uses the server system 120 to control the current balance of the current gift certificate.

Regarding a specific mechanism for how to cause the printing device 112 to print a balance ticket, the second processing unit 124 can generate a print signal based on the association between the identification number and the change amount, and transmit the print signal to the point of sale terminal at the server system 120. After the machine 110, the first processing unit 114 drives the printing device 112 to print the balance ticket based on the printing signal.

In addition, the transaction system 100 can also include a bank performance data platform 130, which is basically composed of a computer. The server system 120 is connected to the bank fulfillment data platform 130. The bank performance data platform 130 can provide an authorization data to the server system 120, wherein the second processing unit 124 establishes an association between the identification number, the change amount and the authorization data, so that the balance ticket printed by the printing device 112 has a corresponding The performance number and warranty period of the authorized information.

The authorization information mentioned above can be obtained by batch (each time a large number of authorized numbers are obtained from the bank group and placed on the bank performance data platform 130), or the bank performance data platform 130 can obtain the bank performance authorization by using the instant connection with the bank.

In the server system 120, the second processing unit 124 may store the identification number, the change amount, and the authorization data in the data unit 122. Regarding a specific mechanism for how to cause the printing device 112 to print a balance ticket, the second processing unit 124 may generate a print signal based on the identification number, the change amount of the change amount, and the authorization data, and transmit the print signal to the server system 120 to the printer system 120. After the point of sale terminal 110, the first processing unit 114 drives the printing device 112 to print the balance ticket based on the printing signal.

The consumer can continue to use the balance ticket to the store or its store. The store clerk can use the input device 114 to obtain the identification number of the balance ticket, and the first processing unit 114 can obtain the identification number associated with the server system 120. The change amount is used as the coupon denomination of this balance ticket. For example, input device 114 can be a barcode scanner, a keyboard, or the like, or a combination thereof. The clerk can use the barcode scanner to swipe the barcode on the balance ticket to read the identification number, so that the first processing unit 114 obtains the commodity price from the server system 120 according to the identification number; or the clerk can input the identification number by using the keyboard, so that the first The processing unit 114 retrieves the commodity price from the server system 120 based on the identification number. Moreover, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the product to read the product number, so that the first processing unit 114 obtains the commodity price from the server system 120 according to the product number; or the clerk can input the product number by using the keyboard, so that the quotation A processing unit 114 retrieves the item price from the server system 120 based on the item number; or the store clerk can directly input the item price using the keyboard. Next, the first processing unit 114 may subtract the commodity price from the coupon denomination of the balance ticket to calculate a new change amount. Next, the second processing unit 124 may establish an association between another identification number (or the identification number of the original balance ticket) and the new change amount, and cause the printing device 112 to print another balance ticket having a corresponding balance ticket. The barcode of the identification number. The clerk can then hand over the balance vouchers to the consumer to replace the actual use of banknotes or coins to change the value.

The first processing unit 114, the data unit 122, the second processing unit 124, and the like as described above may be a soft body, a hardware body, and/or a body. For example, if the execution speed and accuracy are the primary considerations, the units can basically be dominated by hardware and/or carcass; if design flexibility is the primary consideration, then these units are basically optional software. Mainly; or, these units can work together in software, hardware and carcass. It should be understood that the above examples are not intended to limit the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to flexibly select the specific embodiments of the units as needed.

In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that the above-mentioned units are named according to their functional characteristics, only to make the technology of the present invention more obvious and understandable, and not to limit the number and aspects of the units. It is still an embodiment of the present disclosure to integrate each unit into the same unit or split into multiple units, or to change the function of any unit to another unit.

Referring to Figure 2, a second diagram is a flow diagram of a transaction method 200 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the transaction method 200 includes steps 210-230 (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, unless otherwise specified. Even if they are performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously, as for the hardware device for implementing the steps, since the previous embodiment has been specifically disclosed, the description thereof will not be repeated.

When the consumer wants to checkout, a change amount is calculated in step 210, for example, the ticket denomination is subtracted from the commodity price to calculate the change amount, wherein the coupon denomination represents the amount corresponding to a coupon or a balance coupon. In step 220, an association between the identification number and the change amount is established. In step 230, a balance ticket is printed. The balance ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number. Further, the balance ticket may also be printed with the identification number. The clerk can then hand over the balance vouchers to the consumer to replace the actual use of banknotes or coins to change the value.

Consumers can use the balance coupon to continue to consume at the store or its store. In the transaction method 200, the identification number corresponding to the barcode can be read, and the association established by step 230 is used to obtain the change amount as the ticket denomination of the balance ticket. Then, steps 210-230 are repeatedly executed: in step 210, the ticket denomination is subtracted from the commodity price to calculate a new change amount, and in step 220, another identification number (or the identification number of the original balance ticket) is established and the new search is made. In association with the zero amount, a balance ticket is printed in step 230, and the balance ticket has a bar code corresponding to the identification number. The clerk can then hand over the balance vouchers to the consumer to replace the actual use of banknotes or coins to change the value.

In this way, the headquarters side uses the identification number to distribute the control mechanism, which can eliminate the pre-printed gift voucher balance voucher inventory cost. After receiving the gift certificate, the store will print out the balance voucher. The shop can use this voucher to change the zero, and it does not take time to check the inventory balance voucher daily.

In the transaction method 200, an authorization data may be provided, and the authorization data may be obtained through batches (each time a large number of authorized numbers are placed in the database with the bank group), or the bank performance authorization may be obtained by using an instant connection with the bank. In step 220, an identification number, a change amount, and an authorization data may be established, and the balance ticket printed in step 230 has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized data.

The transaction method 200 as described above can be implemented by a computer, such as the aforementioned transaction system 100, etc., and some functions can be implemented as a computer program and stored in a computer readable recording medium to make the computer Reading the recording medium causes a computer system to execute the transaction method 200.

Referring to Figure 3, a third diagram is a block diagram of a transaction system 300 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the transaction system 300 includes a transaction ticket management platform 310 and a multimedia machine 320. The transaction ticket management platform 310 is basically composed of a computer, and the multimedia machine 320 is connected to the transaction ticket management platform 310.

The transaction ticket management platform 310 can provide at least one identification number. In practice, the transaction ticket management platform 310 can provide the identification number to a vendor information system 360, such that the vendor information system 360 sends the identification number to a client. For example, the transaction ticket management platform 310 can send the identification number to the email account of the consumer via email; or alternatively, the transaction ticket management platform 310 can transmit the identification number to the customer of the consumer via the short message. End device (eg mobile phone).

The consumer can then enter the identification number into the multimedia device 320 to obtain a transaction ticket. In practice, the multimedia device 320 includes an input device 322, a first processing unit 324, and a printing device 326. The input device 322 is coupled to the first processing unit 324, and the first processing unit 324 is coupled to the printing device 326. In use, the input device 322 can accept the input of the identification number, the first processing unit 324 can cause the transaction ticket management platform 310 to verify the identification number, and when the identification number passes the verification, the printing device 326 can print a transaction ticket. In this way, the consumer can obtain the transaction ticket by the identification number, and the transaction ticket can be, for example, a coupon, a cash coupon, a promotional coupon, a bonus coupon, a coupon, a balance coupon, or other ticket, or a combination thereof. Voucher to reduce the chances of actually using banknotes or coins.

In addition, the transaction system 300 can also include a bank performance data platform 330. The bank performance data platform 330 is basically composed of a computer, and the bank performance data platform 330 is connected to the multimedia machine 320. The bank performance information platform 330 can provide an authorization material to have the performance number and warranty period of the corresponding authorization data on the transaction ticket printed on the printing device 326.

The authorization information mentioned above can be obtained through batches (each time with the bank group obtaining a large number of authorized numbers placed on the bank performance data platform 330), or the bank performance data platform 330 can obtain the bank performance authorization by using the instant connection with the bank.

In order to facilitate the use of the transaction ticket by the consumer, the transaction ticket has a bar code corresponding to the identification number, and further, the transaction ticket may also be printed with the identification number. The transaction system 300 further includes a point of sale terminal 340. The point-of-sale terminal 340 includes a bar code scanner 342, a keyboard 344 and a second processing unit 346, wherein the bar code scanner 342 is coupled to the second processing unit 346, and the second processing unit 346 is a keyboard 344. In application, the point of sale terminal 110 can be placed in a store. When the consumer uses the transaction ticket at the store, the clerk can use the barcode scanner 342 to scan the barcode of the transaction ticket to read the identification number, or use the keyboard 344 to input the identification number of the transaction ticket. Then, the second processing unit 346 can execute a transaction program according to the identification number, and the transaction program can be, for example, a product discount, a consumption deduction, a bonus point, a one-time commodity exchange, a commodity exchange, etc. The craftsman should consider the need for flexible design at the time.

The transaction system 300 can include a billing accounting platform 350, which is basically comprised of a computer. The accounting accounting platform 350 is connected to the point-of-sale terminal 340. During use, the accounting accounting platform 350 can record the information of the above-mentioned transaction procedure, thereby facilitating the statistics of the sales number of the inter-store identification number and the number of commodity exchanges at the headquarters. For inter-store cost reconciliation.

The first processing unit 324 and the second processing unit 346 and the like as described above may be a soft body, a hardware body and/or a body. For example, if the execution speed and accuracy are the primary considerations, the units can basically be dominated by hardware and/or carcass; if design flexibility is the primary consideration, then these units are basically optional software. Mainly; or, these units can work together in software, hardware and carcass. It should be understood that the above examples are not intended to limit the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to flexibly select the specific embodiments of the units as needed.

In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that the above-mentioned units are named according to their functional characteristics, only to make the technology of the present invention more obvious and understandable, and not to limit the number and aspects of the units. It is still an embodiment of the present disclosure to integrate each unit into the same unit or split into multiple units, or to change the function of any unit to another unit.

Referring to Figure 4, a fourth diagram is a flow diagram of a transaction method 400 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the transaction method 400 includes steps 410-440 (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, except for the order in which they are specifically stated. Even if they are performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously, as for the hardware device for implementing the steps, since the previous embodiment has been specifically disclosed, the description thereof will not be repeated.

In step 410, a transaction ticket management platform is used to provide at least one identification number. In practice, the transaction ticket management platform can provide the identification number to a vendor information system, so that the vendor information system sends the identification number to a client. For example, the transaction ticket management platform may send the identification number to the consumer's email account via email; or alternatively, the transaction ticket management platform may transmit the identification number to the consumer's client device via the SMS. (eg mobile phone).

Then, in step 420, the consumer receives the input of the identification number. In step 430, the transaction ticket management platform verifies the identification number. When the identification number passes the verification, a transaction ticket is printed in step 440. In this way, the consumer can obtain the transaction ticket by the identification number, and the transaction ticket can be, for example, a coupon, a cash coupon, a promotional coupon, a bonus coupon, a coupon, a balance coupon, or other ticket, or a combination thereof. Voucher to reduce the chances of actually using banknotes or coins.

In addition, in the transaction method 400, an authorization data may be provided, which may be obtained by batch (each time a large number of authorized numbers are placed in the database with the bank group), or the bank is connected by means of instant connection with the bank. Performance authorization. Then, the printed transaction ticket listed in step 440 has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized information.

In order to facilitate the use of the transaction ticket by the consumer, the transaction ticket has a bar code corresponding to the identification number, and further, the transaction ticket may also be printed with the identification number. In application, when the consumer wants to use the transaction ticket, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode of the transaction ticket to read the identification number, or use the keyboard to input the identification number of the transaction ticket. In the transaction method 400, a transaction program may be executed according to the identification number, and the transaction program may be, for example, a product discount, a consumption deduction, a bonus point, a one-time commodity exchange, a commodity exchange, etc., familiar with the skill. Those should be flexible in design at the time.

In the transaction method 400, the information of the above transaction procedure can be recorded, thereby facilitating the statistics of the sales number of the identification number between the stores and the number of commodity exchanges at the head office for the inter-store cost reconciliation.

The transaction method 400 as described above can be implemented by a computer, such as the aforementioned transaction device 300, etc., and some functions can be implemented as a computer program and stored in a computer readable recording medium to make the computer After reading this recording medium, a computer system executes a transaction method 400.

Referring to Figure 5, a fifth block diagram is a block diagram of a transaction system 500 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the transaction system 500 includes a transaction ticket management platform 510 and a point of sale terminal 520. The transaction ticket management platform 510 is basically composed of a computer, and the point of sale terminal 520 is connected to the transaction ticket management platform 510. . The sales point terminal 520 includes a first input device 525, a first processing unit 522 and a first printing device 524, wherein the first input device 525 is coupled to the first processing unit 522, and the first processing unit 522 is coupled to the first printing unit. Device 524.

The transaction ticket management platform 510 can provide at least one identification number. In application, the point-of-sale terminal 520 can be placed in a store. When the consumer wants to purchase the transaction ticket, the clerk can accept the input of the purchase information by using the first input device 525, then the first processing unit 522 executes a transaction ticket purchase program according to the purchase information, when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed. The first printing device 524 can print the transaction ticket, and the transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number. Further, the identification number can also be printed on the transaction ticket. In this way, the consumer can purchase a transaction ticket, which can be, for example, a voucher, a cash coupon, a promotional coupon, a bonus coupon, a gift certificate, a balance coupon, or other ticket, or a combination coupon thereof. Reduce the chances of actually using banknotes or coins.

Regarding the specific mechanism for purchasing the transaction ticket, the consumer can use the multimedia machine 550 to purchase the transaction ticket, and the multimedia machine 550 can print a payment slip, and the consumer can purchase the transaction ticket with the payment slip to the store counter.

More specifically, the multimedia device 550 includes a second printing device 552, a second input device 554, and a second processing unit 556, wherein the second printing device 552 is coupled to the second processing unit 556, and the second processing unit 556 is coupled. Second input device 554. In application, when the consumer can enter the purchase information using the second input device 554, the second input device 554 can accept the input of the purchase information. For example, the second input device 554 can be a touch screen, and the consumer can click on the purchase information displayed on the touch screen. Then, the second processing unit 556 can cause the second printing device 552 to print a payment slip according to the purchase information, and the payment slip has a barcode corresponding to the purchase information, so that the consumer can obtain the payment slip. When the consumer wants to pay the bill to pay for the transaction ticket, the clerk can use the first input device 525 to obtain the purchase information corresponding to the bill of payment. For example, the first input device 525 can be a barcode scanner, a keyboard, or the like. Or a similar device, or a combination of the above. The clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the payment slip to read the purchase information; or the clerk can use the keyboard to input the purchase information. Then, the first processing unit may execute the transaction ticket purchase procedure described above, and when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, the first printing device 524 may print the transaction ticket. In this way, the clerk can give the transaction ticket to the consumer.

Alternatively, the consumer can pay the fee to purchase the transaction ticket published on the catalogue. The store clerk can utilize the first input device 525 to obtain purchase information. For example, the first input device 525 can be a barcode scanner, a keyboard, or the like, or a combination thereof. The clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the catalog to read the corresponding purchase information; or the clerk can use the keyboard to input the purchase information. Then, the first processing unit may execute the transaction ticket purchase procedure described above, and when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, the first printing device 524 may print the transaction ticket. In this way, the clerk can give the transaction ticket to the consumer.

When the consumer uses the transaction ticket to the store, the clerk can use the first input device 525 to obtain the identification number corresponding to the barcode. For example, the first input device 525 can be a barcode scanner, a keyboard, or the like, or the above. The combination. The clerk can use the barcode scanner to swipe the barcode on the transaction ticket to read the corresponding identification number; or the clerk can use the keyboard to input the identification number corresponding to the barcode of the transaction ticket, so that the first processing unit 522 executes a transaction. Program, this transaction program can be, for example, commodity discount, consumption deduction, dividend collection, one-time commodity redemption, commodity redemption, etc., familiar with the artist should be flexible design at the time, and transaction ticket management The platform 510 records the number of times the transaction program corresponding to the identification number was executed. In this way, the consumer can purchase the transaction ticket, carry out the commodity exchange, and use the accounting system to count the sales amount between the stores, so as to adjust the inter-store commodity cost accounting.

In addition, the transaction system 500 can also include a bank performance data platform 530. The bank performance data platform 530 is basically composed of a computer, and the bank performance data platform 530 is connected to the point of sale terminal 520. The bank performance information platform 530 can provide an authorization material to have the performance number and warranty period of the corresponding authorization data on the transaction ticket printed on the printing device 524.

The authorization information mentioned above can be obtained by batch (each time a large number of authorized numbers are obtained from the bank group and placed on the bank performance information platform 530), or the bank performance information platform 530 can obtain the bank performance authorization by using the instant connection with the bank.

The transaction system 500 can include a billing accounting platform 540, which is basically comprised of a computer. The accounting accounting platform 540 is connected to the point-of-sale terminal 520. When used, the accounting accounting platform 540 can record the information of the above-mentioned transaction procedure, thereby facilitating the statistics of the sales number of the inter-store identification number and the number of commodity exchanges at the headquarters. For inter-store cost reconciliation.

The first processing unit 522 and the second processing unit 556 and the like as described above may be a soft body, a hardware body and/or a body. For example, if the execution speed and accuracy are the primary considerations, the units can basically be dominated by hardware and/or carcass; if design flexibility is the primary consideration, then these units are basically optional software. Mainly; or, these units can work together in software, hardware and carcass. It should be understood that the above examples are not intended to limit the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to flexibly select the specific embodiments of the units as needed.

In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that the above-mentioned units are named according to their functional characteristics, only to make the technology of the present invention more obvious and understandable, and not to limit the number and aspects of the units. It is still an embodiment of the present disclosure to integrate each unit into the same unit or split into multiple units, or to change the function of any unit to another unit.

Referring to Figure 6, Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a transaction method 600 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the transaction method 600 includes steps 610-640 (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, except for the order in which they are specifically stated. Even if they are performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously, as for the hardware device for implementing the steps, since the previous embodiment has been specifically disclosed, the description thereof will not be repeated.

In step 610, at least one identification number may be preloaded. When the consumer wants to purchase the transaction ticket, the input of the purchase information is accepted in step 620, and a transaction ticket purchase procedure is executed according to the purchase information in step 630. When the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, a print is performed in step 640. The transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number on the transaction ticket. In this way, the consumer can purchase a transaction ticket, which can be, for example, a voucher, a cash coupon, a promotional coupon, a bonus coupon, a gift certificate, a balance coupon, or other ticket, or a combination coupon thereof. Reduce the chances of actually using banknotes or coins.

Regarding the specific mechanism for purchasing the transaction ticket, the consumer can use the multimedia machine to purchase the transaction ticket. The multimedia machine can print a payment slip. The consumer can purchase the transaction ticket with the payment slip to the store counter.

More specifically, in the transaction method 600, a multimedia machine can be provided to accept input of a purchase information, and a payment slip is printed according to the purchase information, and the barcode has a barcode corresponding to the purchase information. For example, the second multimedia has a touch screen, and the consumer can click on the purchase information displayed on the touch screen. Then, the multimedia machine can print a payment slip to the printing device according to the purchase information, and the payment slip has a barcode corresponding to the purchase information, so that the consumer can obtain the payment slip. When the consumer wants to pay the payment ticket to purchase the transaction ticket, in step 620, the purchase information corresponding to the payment single barcode can be obtained. For example, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the payment slip to read. Take the purchase information; or, the clerk can use the keyboard to enter the purchase information. Then, in step 630, the transaction ticket purchase procedure described above is executed, and when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, the transaction ticket is printed in step 640. In this way, the clerk can present the printed transaction ticket to the consumer.

Alternatively, the consumer can pay the fee to purchase the transaction ticket published on the catalogue. In step 620, the purchase information corresponding to the payment single barcode can be obtained. For example, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the payment slip to read the purchase information; or the clerk can input the purchase information by using the keyboard. Then, in step 630, the transaction ticket purchase procedure described above is executed, and when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, the transaction ticket is printed in step 640. In this way, the clerk can present the printed transaction ticket to the consumer.

When the consumer uses the transaction ticket to the store, in the transaction method 600, the identification number corresponding to the barcode of the transaction ticket can be obtained, so that the point-of-sale terminal executes a transaction procedure, for example, the clerk can use the barcode scanning The barcode is swiped on the transaction ticket to read the corresponding identification number; or the clerk can use the keyboard to input the identification number corresponding to the barcode of the transaction ticket, so that the point-of-sale terminal executes a transaction procedure, for example, the transaction program For product discounts, consumption deductions, bonus points, one-time redemption of goods, commodity redemption, etc., those skilled in the art should be flexible in design at that time. And in the transaction method 600, the number of times the transaction program corresponding to the identification number is executed can be recorded. In this way, the consumer can purchase the transaction ticket, carry out the commodity exchange, and use the accounting system to count the sales amount between the stores, so as to adjust the inter-store commodity cost accounting.

In the transaction method 600, an authorization data may be provided, the authorization data may be obtained through batches (each time a large number of authorized numbers are placed in the database with the bank group), or the bank performance authorization may be obtained by using an instant connection with the bank. Therefore, the transaction ticket printed in step 640 has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized information.

In the transaction method 600, the information of the above transaction procedure can be recorded, thereby facilitating the statistics of the sales number of the identification number between the stores and the number of commodity exchanges at the head office for the inter-store cost reconciliation.

The transaction method 600 as described above can be implemented by a computer, such as the aforementioned transaction device 500, etc., and some functions can be implemented as a computer program and stored in a computer readable recording medium to make the computer After reading this recording medium, a computer system executes a transaction method 600.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100. . . Trading System

110. . . Point of sale terminal

112. . . Printing device

114. . . First processing unit

115. . . Input device

120. . . Server system

122. . . Data unit

124. . . Second processing unit

130. . . Bank performance data platform

200. . . Trading method

210-230. . . step

300. . . Trading System

310. . . Trading ticket management platform

320. . . Multimedia machine

322. . . Input device

324. . . First processing unit

326. . . Printing device

330. . . Bank performance data platform

340. . . Point of sale terminal

342. . . Barcode scanner

344. . . keyboard

346. . . Second processing unit

350. . . Account accounting platform

360. . . Vendor information system

400. . . Trading method

410-440. . . step

500. . . Trading System

510. . . Trading ticket management platform

520. . . Point of sale terminal

522. . . First processing unit

524. . . First printing device

525. . . First input device

530. . . Bank performance data platform

540. . . Account accounting platform

550. . . Multimedia machine

552. . . Second printing device

554. . . Second input device

556. . . Second processing unit

600. . . Trading method

610-640. . . step

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

1 is a block diagram of a transaction system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flow chart of a transaction method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a transaction system in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a flow chart of a transaction method in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a block diagram of a transaction system in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a flow chart of a transaction method in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention.

100. . . Trading System

110. . . Point of sale terminal

112. . . Printing device

114. . . First processing unit

115. . . Input device

120. . . Server system

122. . . Data unit

124. . . Second processing unit

130. . . Bank performance data platform

Claims (20)

A transaction system comprising: a point-of-sale terminal for calculating a change amount, wherein the point-of-sale terminal has a printing device; and a server system for establishing an association between the identification number and the change amount,俾 causing the printing device to print a balance voucher having a bar code corresponding to the identification number; and a bank performance data platform for providing an authorization material, the authorization material obtaining a bank performance authorization, wherein the server The system establishes the identification number, the relationship between the change amount and the authorization data, and causes the balance ticket printed on the printing device to have a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized data. The transaction system of claim 1, further comprising: an input device for obtaining the identification number corresponding to the barcode, wherein the point-of-sale terminal obtains the identifier associated with the identification number from the server system Zero amount. A transaction method comprising: (a) calculating a change amount; (b) providing an authorization material, obtaining the bank performance authorization, and establishing an identification number, the association of the change amount with the authorization data; (c) Print a balance voucher with a bar code corresponding to the identification number and a performance number and warranty period corresponding to the authorized information. The transaction method of claim 3, further comprising: reading the identification number corresponding to the barcode, and obtaining the zero change amount by the association. A transaction system includes: a transaction ticket management platform for providing at least one identification number; a multimedia machine connected to the transaction ticket management platform, and comprising: an input device for accepting the input of the identification number a first processing unit for causing the transaction ticket management platform to verify the identification number; and a printing device for printing a transaction ticket when the identification number is verified; and a bank performance data platform, The multimedia device is connected to provide an authorization data, and the authorization data is obtained from the bank performance authorization, so that the transaction ticket printed on the printing device has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized data. The transaction system of claim 5, wherein the transaction ticket management platform is configured to provide the identification number to a vendor information system, and cause the vendor information system to send the identification number to a client. The transaction system of claim 5, wherein the transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number, and the transaction system further comprises: a point-of-sale terminal, comprising: a code scanner for scanning the barcode to read Taking the identification number; and a second processing unit for executing a transaction procedure according to the identification number. The transaction system of claim 7, further comprising: a accounting accounting platform connected to the point-of-sale terminal for recording information of the transaction procedure. A transaction method comprising: (a) providing at least one identification number using a transaction ticket management platform; (b) accepting input of the identification number; (c) causing the transaction ticket management platform to verify the identification number; and (d) Providing an authorization material, which obtains a bank performance authorization. When the identification number passes the verification, a transaction ticket is printed, and the transaction ticket has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized data. The transaction method of claim 9, wherein the transaction ticket management platform is configured to provide the identification number to a vendor information system, and cause the vendor information system to send the identification number to a client. The transaction method of claim 9, wherein the transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number, and the transaction method further comprises: reading the identification number corresponding to the barcode, and further performing a transaction according to the identification number program. The transaction method as claimed in claim 11, further comprising: recording information of the transaction program. A transaction system includes: a transaction ticket management platform for providing at least one identification number; a point-of-sale terminal connected to the transaction ticket management platform, and comprising: a first input device for accepting a Input of purchase information; a first processing unit for executing a transaction ticket purchase procedure based on the purchase information; and a first printing device for printing a transaction when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed a ticket having a bar code corresponding to the identification number; and a bank performance data platform for providing an authorization material, the authorization material obtaining a bank performance authorization, so that the printing device is printed The transaction ticket has a performance number and a guarantee period corresponding to the authorized information. The transaction system of claim 13, wherein the first input device is further configured to obtain the identification number corresponding to the barcode, and the first processing unit executes a transaction procedure, and the transaction ticket management platform records the knowledge The number of times the transaction program corresponding to the number is executed. The transaction system of claim 14, further comprising: a accounting accounting platform connected to the point-of-sale terminal for recording information of the transaction procedure. The transaction system of claim 13, further comprising: a multimedia device comprising: a second printing device; a second input device for accepting input of the purchase information; and a second processing unit for Determining, by the purchase information, the second printing device to print a payment slip having a barcode corresponding to the purchase information, wherein the first input device is configured to obtain the purchase information corresponding to the barcode, and The first processing unit executes the transaction ticket purchase program. A transaction method comprising: (a) preloading at least one identification number; (b) accepting an input of purchase information; (c) executing a transaction ticket purchase procedure based on the purchase information; and (d) providing an authorization material The authorization information is obtained from the bank performance authorization, and when the transaction ticket purchase procedure is completed, a transaction ticket is printed, The transaction ticket has a barcode corresponding to the identification number and a performance number and warranty period corresponding to the authorized information. The transaction method of claim 17, further comprising: obtaining the identification number corresponding to the barcode, causing the point-of-sale terminal to execute a transaction procedure; and recording the number of times the transaction program corresponding to the identification number is executed. The transaction method as claimed in claim 18, further comprising: recording information of the transaction program. The transaction method of claim 17, further comprising: providing a multimedia machine to accept input of a purchase information, and printing a payment slip according to the purchase information, wherein the payment slip has a bar code corresponding to the purchase information, wherein Step (b) includes: obtaining the purchase information corresponding to the barcode.