WO2017170632A1

WO2017170632A1 - Commodity data registration terminal, commodity data registration method, and commodity data registration program

Info

Publication number: WO2017170632A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/012791
Authority: WO
Inventors: 史貴菊川; 雄一郎鹿毛; 晃平西條; 一寿若林
Original assignee: 株式会社リクルートホールディングス
Priority date: 2016-03-29
Filing date: 2017-03-29
Publication date: 2017-10-05
Also published as: JP6099788B1; JP2017182325A

Abstract

The present invention reduces labor when registering commodity data. The present invention includes: displaying a menu image; determining, for each operation for specifying a start point and an end point by a user, whether the direction of movement from the start point to the end point is a rightward direction or a leftward direction; displaying a rectangle correlated to the determined direction on an image; converting a recognition object included in an image within the rectangle correlated to the rightward direction into text data by utilizing a character recognition process specialized in pattern recognition of a commodity name; converting a recognition object included in an image within the rectangle correlated to the leftward direction into text data by utilizing a character recognition process specialized in pattern recognition of a fee; inputting each of the converted text data in a commodity name input column and fee input column of a menu registration screen; and registering commodity data that includes commodity name data and fee data in a menu information database on the basis of the inputted data.

Description

Product data registration terminal, product data registration method, and product data registration program

Cross-reference of related applications

This application is based on Japanese Application No. 2016-066479 filed on Mar. 29, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates to a product data registration terminal, a product data registration method, and a product data registration program.

The following Patent Document 1 discloses a system that performs accounting processing using a cash register terminal installed in a restaurant.

JP 2013-137657 A

In general, products provided at restaurants and their prices vary from store to store. Therefore, when a cash register terminal is installed and used for each store as in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to register menu data (product data) for each store in each cash register terminal in advance. When registering the menu data in the cash register terminal, the person in charge of registration registers for each product while looking at the menu for each store. In other words, before using the system, the work of inputting and registering products and charges repeatedly occurs for the number of products, which requires labor. The presence of such prior work can be a drag on the introduction of the system.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a product data registration terminal, a product data registration method, and a product data registration program capable of reducing labor when registering product data. Is one of the purposes.

The product data registration terminal according to one aspect of the present invention has a moving direction from the start point to the end point for each means for displaying an image including a product name and a charge, and for an operation by the user to specify the start point and the end point. , Determining whether the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction corresponds, and designating a range associated with the determined direction and performing character recognition in the image Using a character recognition process specialized in product name pattern recognition, and means for displaying a rectangle for displaying on the image and a recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction. On the other hand, the recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the second direction is converted into text data using character recognition processing specialized for fee pattern recognition. Means for converting, means for inputting and displaying each of the converted text data in a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data, and the product name input field And means for registering product data including product name data and fee data in the storage unit based on the data entered in the fee entry field.

Means for changing the size of the rectangle according to a user's operation; and means for storing the size of the rectangle that was last changed. The means for displaying the rectangle is the same as the stored size. The rectangle having the width may be displayed.

The means for displaying the rectangle may display the rectangle having the same size as the stored size on the basis of the base point when an operation for designating a base point is performed by a user. .

Means for associating the rectangle associated with the first direction with the rectangle associated with the second direction, wherein the means for inputting and displaying the text data comprises: The text data corresponding to the rectangle may be input and displayed in the product name input column and the fee input column arranged on the same line in the registration screen area.

The association means associates the rectangles in the same order according to the order in which the rectangles associated with the first direction and the rectangles associated with the second direction are displayed on the image, respectively. It is good.

The apparatus further comprises means for accepting an operation for associating the rectangle associated with the first direction with the rectangle associated with the second direction, and the association means is associated with the accepted operation. The rectangles may be associated with each other.

The image may be a menu image.

The product data registration method according to one aspect of the present invention is a method executed by a terminal, and includes a step of displaying an image including a product name and a charge, and an operation for specifying a start point and an end point by a user, It is determined whether the moving direction from the start point to the end point corresponds to a predetermined first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, is associated with the determined direction, and the image A step of displaying a rectangle for designating a range for character recognition on the image and a recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction for pattern recognition of a product name. Conversion to text data using specialized character recognition processing, while the recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the second direction is specialized for fee pattern recognition A step of converting to text data using a character recognition process, and inputting the converted text data into a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data. And a step of registering product data including product name data and fee data in a storage unit based on data input to the product name input column and the fee input column.

The product data registration program according to one aspect of the present invention includes a computer that moves from the start point to the end point for each operation for specifying a start point and an end point by a means for displaying an image including a product name and a charge. It is determined whether the direction corresponds to a predetermined first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, a range associated with the determined direction and character recognition in the image is determined. A means for displaying a rectangle for designating on the image, and a character recognition process specialized in pattern recognition of product names for recognition targets included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction. On the other hand, the recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the second direction is used for character recognition processing specialized for fee pattern recognition. Means for converting to text data, means for inputting and displaying the converted text data in a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data, and the product name Based on the data input in the input field and the fee input field, the product data including product name data and fee data is registered as a means for registering in the storage unit.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce labor when registering product data.

It is a figure which illustrates the composition of the merchandise management system containing the store terminal in an embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the shop terminal shown in FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process sequence at the time of registering menu data with a shop terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu registration screen displayed on the screen of a shop terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu registration screen displayed on the screen of a shop terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu registration screen displayed on the screen of a shop terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu registration screen displayed on the screen of a shop terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu registration screen displayed on the screen of a shop terminal.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same element and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating the configuration of a product management system including a store terminal (product data registration terminal) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The merchandise management system 1 includes one or a plurality of store terminals 2 and a management server 3. The store terminal 2 and the management server 3 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the network N.

In the present embodiment, a case where the store terminal 2 is introduced into each store of the restaurant will be described as an example. One or a plurality of store terminals 2 may be provided for each store. In each store, a store clerk registers a product name and a charge included in the menu of the store as menu data (product data) in the store terminal 2 using a menu registration function described later.

In addition to the menu registration function, the store terminal 2 uses, for example, the registered menu data to register the order reception process for registering the order contents from the customer who visited the store, and the accounting process (for example, sales registration). Processing, receipt issue processing) and the like. Each data registered in the store terminal 2 is appropriately transmitted to the management server 3 and managed in a state where the store ID and the like are given in the management server 3.

In this embodiment, a tablet terminal is assumed as the store terminal 2. However, the store terminal 2 is not limited to this, and for example, a notebook PC (personal computer), a smartphone, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and other terminal devices can be used as the store terminal 2 as appropriate.

The management server 3 is configured by, for example, a computer having high arithmetic processing capability, and a server function is realized by a predetermined server program operating on the computer. Here, the computer which comprises the management server 3 does not necessarily need to be one unit | set, and may be comprised from the some computer distributed on a network.

The network N includes a communication network capable of transmitting and receiving information between the store terminal 2 and the management server 3. The network N is, for example, the Internet, a LAN, a dedicated line, a telephone line, a corporate network, a mobile communication network, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), other communication lines, or a combination thereof. It does not matter whether it is wired or wireless.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the store terminal 2. The store terminal 2 includes, for example, a processor 21, a communication interface 22, an input device 23, a display device 24, and a storage resource 25.

The processor 21 includes an arithmetic logic unit and various registers (a program counter, a data register, an instruction register, a general-purpose register, etc.), and executes a program 250 stored in the storage resource 25, whereby a menu registration function to be described later Various functions such as are realized. As an example of the program 250, there is a menu registration application program (product data registration program; hereinafter also referred to as “menu registration application”) installed in the store terminal 2. For example, the application program is downloaded from the management server 3 through the network N and installed in the store terminal 2.

The communication interface 22 provides a connection interface with the management server 3 and includes a wireless communication interface or a wired communication interface. The input device 23 provides an interface for accepting an input operation from a user, and examples thereof include a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The display device 24 provides an image display interface such as a menu registration screen described later to the user, and examples thereof include an organic EL display, a liquid crystal display, and a CRT display. In this embodiment, as the input device 23 and the display device 24, a display with a touch panel is used as an example.

Storage resource 25 is, for example, a logical device provided by a storage area of a physical device. The physical device is a computer-readable recording medium such as a disk drive or a semiconductor memory. In addition to the program 250, the storage resource 25 stores an operating system program, a driver program, various data, and the like. Examples of the driver program include an input device driver program for controlling the input device 23, an output device driver program for controlling the display device 24, and the like. Examples of the various data include menu data including product name data and fee data. The menu data is stored in, for example, the menu information DB 252.

The program 250 in this embodiment has a menu registration processing module 251 as an example. By executing the menu registration processing module 251, a menu registration function is manifested. An example of a procedure for registering menu data using the menu registration function will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the basic processing flow in the store terminal 2 when registering menu data, and FIGS. 4 to 8 are diagrams showing examples of display screens in the store terminal 2 at that time. is there.

First, when a request for starting the menu registration application of the store terminal 2 is received according to the operation of the store clerk who is the user, the menu registration processing module 251 of the store terminal 2 displays the menu registration screen (registration screen area) shown in FIG. 24S is displayed on the display 24 (step S101). The activation request for the menu registration application is made by, for example, tapping (selecting) an icon displayed on the display 24 of the store terminal 2.

Subsequently, when a display request for a screen for selecting a menu image to be used for menu registration is received according to the operation of the store clerk, the menu registration processing module 251 displays the menu image selection screen 241 shown in FIG. 5 as the menu registration screen 24S. A pop-up is displayed above (step S102). The menu image is an image obtained by photographing a menu for displaying product names and charges. The display request for the screen for selecting the menu image is made by, for example, tapping the “display menu image” button 24a.

Subsequently, when a menu image selection request is received according to the operation of the store clerk, the menu registration processing module 251 displays the selected menu image 24f in the image display area of the menu registration screen 24S as shown in FIG. (Step S103). For the selection request of the menu image, for example, the file name “IMG — 6198.JPG” 241a corresponding to the desired menu image 24f is selected on the menu image selection screen 241 shown in FIG. 5, and the “Open” button 241b is tapped. Do that.

Subsequently, when the product name and the charge display area to be registered are individually specified in the menu image 24f according to the operation of the store clerk, the menu registration processing module 251 performs the following operation as shown in FIG. A rectangle 24g for demarcating a character recognition target range is displayed for each designated product name display area, and the rectangle 24h is displayed for each designated charge display area (step S104). The product name and the charge display area are specified by, for example, tracing the menu image 24f, and two types of

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed according to the tracing direction. This will be specifically described below.

The product name display area is specified by the salesclerk tracing with the finger in the right direction from the left end of the product name to be registered toward the right end. The menu registration processing module 251 determines that the moving direction from the start point to the end point is rightward based on the start point (contact start point) and end point (contact end point) specified by tracing the image displayed on the display 24. When it is determined that the product name is rectangular, the product name rectangle 24g is displayed.

On the other hand, the charge display area is specified by the clerk tracing with the finger in the left direction from the right end of the charge to be registered toward the left end. When the menu registration processing module 251 determines that the moving direction from the start point to the end point is the left direction based on the start point and the end point specified by tracing on the image displayed on the display 24, A rectangle 24h is displayed.

In the present embodiment, for example, using the XY coordinates with the horizontal direction of the menu image as the X axis and the vertical direction as the Y axis, the start point and the end point are specified and the rectangular display position is determined. To do. This will be specifically described below.

First, the menu registration processing module 251 specifies the start point and the end point based on the contact start point and the contact end point detected by the display 24 with a touch panel.

Subsequently, the menu registration processing module 251 changes the Y coordinate of the end point to the same value as the Y coordinate of the start point. This is a function provided in consideration that, for example, in a horizontally written menu, a product name and a charge are often displayed on a straight line in the horizontal direction, while the tracing operation is likely to be shaken. By aligning the Y coordinate of the start point and the end point to the same value, it is possible to align the long side direction of the rectangle with the character direction of the menu, and it has the effect of making it easier to arrange the rectangle according to the display direction of the product name and price .

Subsequently, the menu registration processing module 251 sets the midpoint of the left side (height) of the rectangle on the start point coordinates, and sets the midpoint of the right side (height) of the rectangle on the end point coordinates. Determine the display position. Subsequently, the menu registration processing module 251 displays a rectangle at the determined display position.

The display position of the rectangle can be changed arbitrarily by dragging the entire rectangle. Further, by selecting each of the displayed rectangles, for example, the size adjusting unit 24i appears at the four corners of the rectangle, and the size is adjusted by dragging the size adjusting unit 24i to adjust the size of the rectangle. Can be changed arbitrarily.

When the rectangle size is changed, the changed rectangle size (for example, height (width), length, etc.) is stored in the memory. The size of this rectangle may be stored for each type of rectangle. When displaying the rectangle, the menu registration processing module 251 displays the rectangle having the same height based on the size stored in the memory at that time.

The function to display a rectangle with the same height is provided in consideration of the fact that the product name and price displayed on the menu are often displayed in the same size. By using this function, for example, when the height of the rectangle is changed to match the height of the characters of the horizontally written product name, when the rectangle is displayed for other product names and prices, A rectangle having the same height as the height can be displayed, and it is possible to save time and effort for adjusting the height of the rectangle.

In addition, when the menu registration processing module 251 is double-tapped on the image, for example, the double-tapped coordinate is used as a starting point (base point), and a rectangle having the same size as the size stored in the memory at that time is used. indicate. When a rectangle displayed on the image is double-tapped, the rectangle is deleted. The function to display rectangles of the same size can reduce the effort to change the size of the rectangles as the product names and prices displayed in the menu are the same, improving work efficiency. It becomes possible.

In particular, the length of the charge displayed on the menu is often the same length, so changing the size of the rectangle according to one of the charges will change the size of the rectangle for other charges to be displayed after that. It is possible to save the labor of changing, and to reduce the work load.

On the other hand, the length of the product name displayed in the menu is often not the same, but since the space between the product name and the price is often filled with the longest product name, the longest product name Character recognition accuracy can be maintained even when character recognition is performed using a rectangle matched to the above. Therefore, when displaying a rectangle in the product name, by changing the size of the rectangle according to the longest product name, you can save the trouble of changing the size of the rectangle of the other product name to be displayed after that, The work burden can be reduced.

Further, the menu registration processing module 251 highlights the product name rectangle 24g displayed by tracing in the right direction by using, for example, light blue highlights, and the fee displayed by tracing in the left direction. The rectangle 24h is highlighted using, for example, yellow highlights. This makes it easy to visually distinguish the product name display area and the charge display area.

Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed for the product names and charges to be registered in step S104, the store clerk taps the “analysis” button 24b on the menu registration screen 24S shown in FIG. The registration processing module 251 recognizes characters to be recognized included in the images in the

rectangles

24g and 24h by using a character recognition process determined for each type of the

rectangles

24g and 24h, and converts the recognition targets into text data (step S105). ). This will be specifically described below.

If the rectangle is a product rectangle 24g displayed by tracing the image to the right, character recognition is performed using character recognition processing specialized for product name pattern recognition and converted to text data. To do. On the other hand, if the rectangle is a fee rectangle 24h displayed by tracing the left direction on the image, character recognition is performed using character recognition processing specialized for fee pattern recognition, and the text data is converted into text data. Convert.

Here, the content of the character recognition process is not particularly limited, and for example, an image recognition system application represented by a general OCR (Optical Character Reader) technology can be applied. Further, a so-called deep learning technique used for data learning can be applied instead of the OCR technique. Character recognition including such deep learning technology can be configured including, for example, steps of image processing, machine learning, and language processing (recognition result correction).

Subsequently, the menu registration processing module 251 sequentially converts each text data converted in step S105 to each product name field 24d and each price field 24e of the menu registration screen 24S shown in FIG. Input) and display (step S106).

Here, the menu registration processing module 251 sequentially adds a product name field 24d and a charge field 24e on the menu registration screen 24S according to the number of converted text data.

Also, the menu registration processing module 251 stores the text data corresponding to the associated product name rectangle 24g and the charge rectangle 24h on the same line on the menu registration screen 24S. And the charges are displayed in the charge column 24e. The association between the product name rectangle 24g and the charge rectangle 24h can be performed, for example, by any one of the following (1) to (3).

(1) Rectangles in the same order are associated with each other according to the order in which the

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed on the image. In that case, it is good also as displaying the number corresponding to each display order near the rectangle 24g and the rectangle 24h so that a salesclerk can confirm the order displayed.

(2) Before starting the analysis, let the clerk tap the

rectangles

24g and 24h in order, and associate the rectangles in the same order according to the tapped order. At this time, the numbers corresponding to the tapped order may be displayed near the rectangle 24g and the rectangle 24h, respectively.

(3) Before starting the analysis, let the clerk set a link line connecting the rectangle 24g and the rectangle 24h, and associate the rectangles connected by the link line with each other.

The contents of the product name column 24d and the fee column 24e can be arbitrarily changed by the user. Further, when deleting the product name field 24d and the charge field 24e, the entire line corresponding to the delete button 24j can be obtained by tapping the delete button 24j on the same line as the product name field 24d and the charge field 24e. Can be deleted.

Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the data is input to the product name column 24d and the fee column 24e in the above step S106, the menu registration processing module 251 is provided on the menu registration screen 24S when a registration request for menu data is received according to the operation of the store clerk. Menu data is registered in the menu information DB 252 based on the data input to the product name column 24d and the fee column 24e (step S107). The menu data registration request is made, for example, by tapping the “registration” button 24c on the menu registration screen 24S shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the store terminal 2 in the embodiment, the menu image 24f including the product name and the charge is displayed on the menu registration screen 24S, and each time an operation of tracing the image by the store clerk is received, the start point to the end point are received. It can be determined whether the moving direction corresponds to the right direction or the left direction, and the

rectangles

24g and 24h associated with the determined direction can be displayed on the image. Furthermore, the recognition target included in the image in the rectangle 24g associated with the right direction is converted into text data using a character recognition process specialized for product name pattern recognition, and is associated with the left direction. The recognition target included in the image in the rectangle 24h is converted into text data by using a character recognition process specialized in fee pattern recognition, and is then displayed in the product name column 24d and the fee column 24e on the menu registration screen 24S, respectively. The menu data can be registered in the menu information DB 252 based on the input data.

Thereby, according to the store terminal 2 in the embodiment, the labor for registering the menu data can be reduced, and the introduction of the system using the store terminal 2 can be promoted.

Here, the present invention is characterized in that it has been made with attention to the following matters. Menus (product price lists) often display combinations of products and their prices in line units. Moreover, the character used for goods can be narrowed down to some extent by the kind of restaurant etc., for example, and it can narrow down to a number regarding a charge. Therefore, when the character recognition target is the product name, the recognition rate of the product name can be improved by performing the character recognition process using the character pattern used for the product name. On the other hand, when the object of character recognition is a charge, the charge recognition rate can be improved by performing character recognition processing using a numeric pattern used for the charge.

Taking these points into consideration, when the present invention is traced in the right direction on the menu image 24f, it is determined that the product name has been traced, and the product name rectangle 24g is displayed at the traced location. At the same time, the recognition target included in the image in the rectangle 24g is recognized by using a character recognition process specialized in the pattern recognition of the product name, and converted into text data.

When the menu image 24f is traced to the left, it is determined that the fee has been traced, and a fee rectangle 24h is displayed at the traced location, and the recognition included in the image within the rectangle 24h. Characters are recognized using character recognition processing specialized for fee pattern recognition, and converted into text data.

The invention of the present application is able to reduce the labor when registering the menu data by providing these character recognition functions. Further, according to the present invention, since character recognition processing can be performed by specifying a point (product name and fee) necessary for recognition as a pinpoint, character recognition processing for unnecessary characters can be eliminated. Therefore, the character recognition processing speed can be shortened while improving the accuracy of character recognition.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. For this reason, the said embodiment is only a mere illustration in all points, and is not interpreted limitedly. For example, the above-described processing steps can be arbitrarily changed in order as long as the processing contents do not contradict each other, or can be executed in parallel.

In the above-described embodiment, the store terminal 2 is described on the assumption that it is a tablet terminal equipped with a display with a touch panel. Therefore, the

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed by tracing the menu image 24f. However, when the store terminal 2 is a terminal equipped with a display without a touch panel, the

rectangles

24g and 24h may be displayed as follows.

For example, when the store clerk clicks the mouse near the left end of the product name to be registered and drags the mouse pointer to the right end of the product name while clicking, the product name rectangle 24g is displayed. On the other hand, when the store clerk clicks the mouse near the right end of the charge to be registered and drags the mouse pointer to the vicinity of the left end of the charge while clicking, the charge rectangle 24h is displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the product name rectangle 24g is displayed when the image is traced to the right, and the fee rectangle 24h is displayed when the image is traced to the left. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the product name rectangle 24g may be displayed when the image is traced to the left, and the fee rectangle 24h may be displayed when the image is traced to the right.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the menu is horizontally written has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to the case where the menu is vertically written. In the case of vertical writing, the

rectangles

24g and 24h may be displayed as follows.

For example, when the store clerk traces downward from the vicinity of the upper end of the product name to be registered toward the lower end, the product name rectangle 24g is displayed. On the other hand, when the store clerk traces upward from the vicinity of the lower end of the charge to be registered toward the upper end, the charge rectangle 24h is displayed. Alternatively, the product name rectangle 24g may be displayed when the image is traced upward, and the fee rectangle 24h may be displayed when the image is traced downward.

In the above-described embodiment, the menu image used for menu registration is selected from the stored images. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image taken using a camera mounted on the store terminal 2 may be used as a menu image.

In the above-described embodiment, the case of registering the menu data including the product name and the fee has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to the case of registering the product data including the product name and the fee. Can do.

Further, in the embodiment described above, when the store clerk sets the

rectangles

24g and 24h in a range larger than the display range of the product name and the charge, the size of the

rectangles

24g and 24h is reduced to the display range of the product name and the charge. It is good also as adding the function to do. A procedure for reducing the size of the

rectangles

24g and 24h to the display range of the product name and the charge will be exemplified below.

First, binarize the image in the rectangle to black and white. Subsequently, the black range included in the binarized data is specified based on the restriction condition regarding the enumeration of characters. The

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed in accordance with the specified black range. Thereby, the size of the

rectangles

24g and 24h can be reduced to the display range of the product name and the charge.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the

rectangles

24g and 24h set by the store clerk include character groups other than the product name and the fee, the

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed only in the display range of the product name and the fee. A function to be displayed may be added. As a character group other than the product name and the charge, for example, a description of the product is applicable. A procedure for displaying the

rectangles

24g and 24h only in the display range of the product name and the charge will be exemplified below.

First, binarize the image in the rectangle to black and white. Subsequently, the black range included in the binarized data is grouped on the basis of the restriction condition regarding the enumeration of characters. Subsequently, the group formed by grouping is specified as a character group for each group. Subsequently, the character group having the maximum display area is selected from the plurality of specified character groups, and the

rectangles

24g and 24h are displayed only in the display range of the selected character group.

In this case, the plurality of specified character groups may be presented to the store clerk as candidates for character recognition, and the

rectangles

24g and 24h may be displayed only in the display range of the character group selected by the store clerk.

In addition, the program in the embodiment is downloaded through various recording media (computer-readable recording media) such as an optical disk such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory, or via a communication network. Can be installed or loaded.

The product data registration terminal, the product data registration method, and the product data registration program according to the present invention are suitable for reducing labor when registering product data.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Merchandise management system, 2 ... Store terminal, 3 ... Management server, 21 ... Processor, 22 ... Communication interface, 23 ... Input device, 24 ... Display device, 24S ... Menu registration screen, 24a ... Button for displaying menu image, 24b ... Analysis button, 24c ... Registration button, 24d ... Product name column, 24e ... Price column, 24f ... Menu image, 24g ... Rectangle for product name, 24h ... Rectangle for fee, 24i ... Size adjustment section, 24j ... Delete Button, 25 ... Storage resource, 250 ... Program, 251 ... Menu registration processing module, 252 ... Menu information DB, N ... Network

Claims

Means for displaying an image including the product name and price;
Whether the moving direction from the start point to the end point corresponds to a predetermined first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction for each operation for specifying a start point and an end point by the user Means for determining, on the image, a rectangle for designating a range associated with the determined direction and for character recognition in the image;
The recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction is converted into text data using a character recognition process specialized for product name pattern recognition, while in the second direction Means for converting a recognition target included in the image in the associated rectangle into text data using a character recognition process specialized in fee pattern recognition;
Means for inputting and displaying each of the converted text data in a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data;
Means for registering product data including product name data and fee data in a storage unit based on the data input in the product name input column and the fee input column;
A product data registration terminal comprising:
Means for changing the size of the rectangle according to a user operation;
Means for storing the size of the rectangle changed last, and
The product data registration terminal according to claim 1, wherein the means for displaying the rectangle displays the rectangle having the same width as the stored size.
The means for displaying the rectangle displays the rectangle having the same size as the stored size based on the base point when an operation for designating a base point is performed by a user. Product data registration terminal.
Means for associating the rectangle associated with the first direction with the rectangle associated with the second direction;
The means for inputting and displaying the text data includes the product name input field and the fee input, wherein the text data corresponding to both of the associated rectangles are arranged on the same line in the registration screen area. The commodity data registration terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the commodity data is input and displayed in each of the columns.
The association means associates the rectangles in the same order according to the order in which the rectangles associated with the first direction and the rectangles associated with the second direction are displayed on the image, respectively. Item 4. A product data registration terminal according to item 4.
Means for accepting an operation for associating the rectangle associated with the first direction and the rectangle associated with the second direction;
The product data registration terminal according to claim 4, wherein the association unit associates the rectangles associated by the accepted operation.
The product data registration terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the image is a menu image.
A method performed by a terminal,
Displaying an image including product name and price;
Whether the moving direction from the start point to the end point corresponds to a predetermined first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction for each operation for specifying a start point and an end point by the user Determining and displaying on the image a rectangle for designating a range associated with the determined direction and performing character recognition in the image;
The recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction is converted into text data using a character recognition process specialized for product name pattern recognition, while in the second direction Converting a recognition target included in the image in the associated rectangle into text data using a character recognition process specialized in fee pattern recognition;
Inputting and displaying each converted text data in a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data; and
Registering product data including product name data and fee data in a storage unit based on the data input in the product name input column and the fee input column;
Product data registration method including
Computer
Means for displaying images including product names and prices;
Whether the moving direction from the start point to the end point corresponds to a predetermined first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction for each operation for specifying a start point and an end point by the user Means for displaying on the image a rectangle for determining and designating a range associated with the determined direction and performing character recognition in the image;
The recognition target included in the image in the rectangle associated with the first direction is converted into text data using a character recognition process specialized for product name pattern recognition, while in the second direction Means for converting a recognition target included in the image in the associated rectangle into text data using a character recognition process specialized in fee pattern recognition;
Means for inputting and displaying the converted text data in a product name input field and a charge input field provided in a registration screen area for registering product data;
Means for registering product data including product name data and fee data in a storage unit based on data input to the product name input column and the fee input column;
Product data registration program to function as