JP2020126689A - Accounting device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an accounting device, a checkout system, and a program capable of confirming a notification screen even when a mode is changed.SOLUTION: The accounting device includes: communication control means; accounting means; determination means; notification means; and mode change means. The communication control means controls the reception of merchandise registration information in which purchase object merchandise and the total sum of the purchase object merchandise are registered. The accounting means executes accounting processing by using the merchandise registration information under such a condition that the accounting means is set in a first mode. The determination means determines whether or not there is any notification reason in accounting processing. When it is determined that there is a notification reason, the notification means displays a notification screen on which the notification reason is displayed. The mode change means changes a mode from the first mode to a second mode in which the notification reason is solved. Then, the notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode by the mode changing means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an accounting device, a checkout system, and a program.

Conventionally, a product data registration device that generates transaction data by reading a unit price or the like based on a read and input product code, and an accounting device by which a shopper executes accounting processing based on the transaction data generated by the product data registration device, A checkout system with is proposed. Such a checkout system can omit the accounting work from the work performed by the checker (clerk).

According to such a checkout system, the shopper receives the receipt on which the identification data or the like for identifying the transaction data temporarily held in the product data registration device is printed. Then, the shopper reads and inputs the identification data printed on the receipt by the accounting apparatus to call the transaction data that is held and performs the accounting process.

The checkout system accounting device is used by the shopper in the accounting-only mode. Since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, accounting processing can be performed with a simple operation and fraud is prevented.

However, since the accounting-only mode prohibits unnecessary input, even if an error or the like occurs, the operation for recovery cannot be input. Therefore, the clerk who performs the recovery work must cancel the accounting-only mode, but if the mode is changed, the error notification screen disappears when the screen changes due to the mode change, so check the error content. I couldn't do that.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting device, a checkout system, and a program capable of confirming a notification screen even when a mode change is performed.

The accounting device of the embodiment includes a communication control unit, an accounting unit, a determination unit, a notification unit, and a mode changing unit. The communication control means controls reception of product registration information in which a product to be purchased and a total price of the product to be purchased are registered. The accounting means executes an accounting process using the product registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the accounting mode is set in the first mode. The determination means determines whether or not there is a notification reason in the accounting process. The notification means displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason when the determination means determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process. The mode changing unit changes the mode from the first mode to a second mode that solves the notification reason notified in the first mode. Then, the notification means displays the notification screen even when the mode is changed to the second mode by the mode changing means.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire checkout system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the product data registration device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configurations of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configurations of the product data registration device and the accounting device. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the accounting process performed by the accounting device. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of the payment method selection screen. FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the notification screen. FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the normal POS mode screen. FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan-only mode screen. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change dispenser.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an entire checkout system 101 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout system 101 includes a product data registration device 102 operated by an operator O who is a checker (clerk) and an accounting device 103 operated by a shopper C. The product data registration device 102 is installed on a work table 104 having a horizontally long table shape.

Two accounting devices 103 are provided for one product data registration device 102. The accounting apparatus 103 is installed linearly adjacent to the workbench 104. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a passage for the shopper C is formed between the plurality of work benches 104.

Although the two accounting devices 103 are arranged for one product data registration device 102, the product data registration device 102 also deals with the accounting devices 103 other than these two. It is possible to send data. As a result, the operator O can transmit transaction data in addition to the two accounting devices 103 installed for the product data registration device 102 being operated, so that the operator O can flexibly respond to the usage status of the accounting device 103. It is possible to perform various operations.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the product data registration device 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the product data registration device 102 installed on the upper surface of the workbench 104 is based on a vertical scanner 111 having a reading window 112. The scanner 111 has an imaging unit (not shown) arranged behind the reading window 112.

Further, the product data registration device 102 includes a display 114 with a touch panel 113 and a keyboard 115 on the upper part of the scanner 111. The display 114 displays the product name and price of the product imaged by the imaging unit of the scanner 111. The touch panel 113 and the keyboard 115 are for assisting the input of product data.

A printer 116 is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side. The printer 116 issues a receipt on which transaction data such as identification data described later and the total amount of money for one transaction are printed.

In addition, a customer-side display 117 for the shopper C is provided on the left side of the product data registration device 102 when viewed from the operator O side.

The product data registration device 102 refers to the PLU file F1 (see FIG. 4) and refers to the product included in the image captured by the image capturing unit as code information such as a barcode or a QR code (registered trademark) attached to the product. It is specified by reading or general object recognition.

Regarding general object recognition for recognizing an object included in an image, a recognition technique is described in the following document.
Keiji Yanai, "Present state and future of general object recognition", IPSJ Journal, Vol. 48, No. SIG16 [January 6, 2014 search], Internet <URL:http://mm.cs.uec.ac.jp/IPSJ-TCVIM-Yanai.pdf>

Next, the product data registration device 102 displays on the display device 114 a screen for receiving confirmation of the specified product and input of the number of products. Then, the product data registration device 102 registers the sales of the product classification, product name, unit price, etc. of the product corresponding to the product code based on information such as the product code of the product for which confirmation input has been accepted and the input number. Such information is stored as sales data in a sales master file (not shown) or the like and sales are registered.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the accounting apparatus 103. The accounting apparatus 103 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to function as a self-point-of-sale (POS) terminal that allows the shopper C to register and make a transaction when idle.

The accounting apparatus 103 includes an information processing apparatus 2 (see FIG. 4), a deposit/withdrawal unit 4, a stationary scanner 5, a display operation panel 6, a hand scanner 7, a card reader/writer 8, a receipt printer 9, and a first printer. It includes one housing 10 and a second housing 11. The first housing 10 is a box containing the information processing device 2 and the deposit/withdrawal unit 4, and is placed on the floor. The second housing 11 is an outer shell of the stationary scanner 5 and the receipt printer 9, and is placed on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10.

The stationary scanner 5 has an imaging window 5 a provided on the upper part of the first housing 10 and an imaging unit (not shown) built in the first housing 10. The image capturing unit captures a code symbol image such as a barcode, which is held in front of the image capturing window 5a, and decodes the captured code symbol image. Then, the imaging unit outputs the decoded code information to the information processing device 2. Further, when performing general object recognition, the imaging unit outputs to the information processing device 2 a product image obtained by imaging the product held in front of the imaging window 5a.

The hand scanner 7 is arranged above the front surface 10b of the first housing 10. A holding portion 10c that holds the tip portion 71 of the hand scanner 7 in a hooked state is provided on the upper right portion of the front surface 10b of the first housing 10.

The display operation panel 6 includes a display 61 and a touch panel 62, and is mounted on the second housing 11. The display 61 displays an image under the control of the information processing device 2. The touch panel 62 is provided on the surface of the display 61 and outputs information based on the position touched by the operator O to the information processing device 2.

The card reader/writer 8 is arranged beside the second housing 11 and on the upper surface 10 a of the first housing 10. The card reader/writer 8 reads/writes information from/to a magnetic card (information recording medium) such as a point card or a credit card.

The pay-in/pay-out unit 4 includes a coin input port 41, a banknote pay-out port 42, and a coin pay-out unit 43. The coin dispensing unit 43 includes a payout opening 431 and a tray 432. The pay-in/pay-out unit 4 receives, sorts, and stores the bills and coins put into the coin slot 41. Then, the pay-in/pay-out unit 4 pays out the change from the payout opening 431 in response to a request from the information processing device 2. The saucer 432 receives the change dispensed.

The receipt printer 9 has a printing unit (not shown) built in the second housing 11 and a receipt issuing port 91 provided on the front surface 11 a of the second housing 11. The receipt printer 9 issues a receipt printed by the printing unit from the receipt issuing port 91 under the control of the information processing device 2.

The information processing device 2 is built in the first housing 10 and is provided in each part of the accounting device 103 (payment/withdrawal part 4, stationary scanner 5, display operation panel 6, hand scanner 7, card reader/writer 8, and receipt). The printer 9) is centrally controlled. The information processing device 2 acquires code information and product images from the stationary scanner 5 or the hand scanner 7. Further, the information processing device 2 outputs information to be displayed on the display 61 of the display operation panel 6 and acquires information on the operation performed by the operator O from the touch panel 62. Further, the information processing device 2 grasps the deposit to the deposit/withdrawal unit 4, and instructs the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 to dispense.

The accounting apparatus 103 also includes a basket holder 21 on one side of the first housing 10. The basket placing table 21 is a place for placing a basket when the shopper C performs the accounting process.

Further, the accounting apparatus 103 has a display pole 22 standing on the upper surface 10a of the first housing 10 as a notification unit for displaying the current state of the accounting apparatus 103. The display pole 22 has a light emitting portion 22a that selectively emits blue light and red light at its tip.

Next, the hardware configurations of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configurations of the product data registration device 102 and the accounting device 103.

As shown in FIG. 4, the product data registration device 102 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a storage medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) (all not shown), and the like. A control unit 150 having a computer configuration is provided. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating sales records of products and various screen display data displayed on the display 114. Is.

The control unit 150, via the I/O (Input/Output) device control unit 139 and the bus 138, the scanner 111, the touch panel 113, the display 114, the keyboard 115, the printer 116, the customer-side display 117, the HDD (Hard Disk). Drive) 136 and other I/O devices are controlled to control the entire system of the product data registration device 102.

The HDD 136 stores a program 137 executable by the CPU of the control unit 150 and a PLU file F1. The PLU file F1 is a file that stores a product code uniquely assigned to each product and information about the product such as the product name, price, and product classification in association with each other. In addition, the PLU file F1 also stores the feature amount such as the hue and the unevenness of the surface read from the product image when the product is identified by general object recognition.

The program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, which is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile). It is provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a disk.

Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be stored in a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. .. Further, the program 137 for operating the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 150 can mutually communicate with a store server (not shown) or the accounting apparatus 103 connected via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) via the communication I/F 140.

The store server generally manages product sales registration processing performed by one or a plurality of product data registration apparatuses 102 installed in the store and accounting processing performed by the accounting apparatus 103.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the accounting apparatus 103 has a computer-configured control unit 50 including a CPU and storage media such as ROM and RAM (both not shown) in the information processing apparatus 2. .. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU and various data. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs when the CPU executes various programs, and stores sales data indicating product sales records and various screen display data displayed on the display 61. Is.

The control unit 50 includes a touch panel 62, a display unit 61, a stationary scanner 5, a hand scanner 7, a card reader/writer 8, a receipt printer 9, a deposit/withdrawal unit 4, and a display pole via the I/O device control unit 39 and the bus 38. 22, the I/O device such as the HDD 36 and the HDD 36, and the entire system of the accounting apparatus 103.

The card reader/writer 8 reads the information of the customer's point card or credit card inserted through the card insertion slot. The receipt printer 9 prints a receipt after the accounting process and issues it from the receipt issuing port 91. The deposit/withdrawal unit 4 processes the banknotes and coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 41. In addition, the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 dispenses change from the dispensing outlet 431 in response to a request.

The HDD 36, which is a storage unit, stores a program 37 executable by the control unit 50 and a PLU file F1.

The program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 is a file in an installable format or an executable format, which is a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). It is provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as.

Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be stored in a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program 37 for operating the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

The control unit 50 can perform mutual communication with a store server (not shown) and the product data registration device 102 connected via a network NT such as a LAN via the communication I/F 40.

Next, a functional configuration realized by the CPU of the control unit 150 of the product data registration apparatus 102 executing the program 137, and a function configuration realized by the CPU of the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executing the program 37. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configurations of the product data registration apparatus 102 and the accounting apparatus 103. As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 150 of the product data registration device 102 includes an information input unit 151, a registration unit 152, and a communication control unit 153 by executing the program 137 stored in the HDD 136.

The control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 executes the program 37 stored in the HDD 36 to thereby perform communication control means 51, accounting means 52, determination means 53, notification means 54, mode changing means 55, and display control. And means 56.

First, the product data registration device 102 will be described.

The information input unit 151 receives input of identification information for identifying various products. More specifically, the information input unit 151 receives an input using the code information and the product image output from the scanner 111 as identification information.

The registration unit 152 specifies a product based on the identification information input from the information input unit 151, and registers sales data indicating the contents related to the commercial transaction regarding the specified product. More specifically, when the identification information of the product is input from the scanner 111, the registration unit 152 identifies the product corresponding to the identification information by referring to the PLU file F1, and determines the product classification, product name, and unit price of the product. Information related to sales registration such as is registered as sales data. Furthermore, the registration means 152 calculates the total price of the products to be purchased using the registered sales data. Thereby, the registration unit 152 generates transaction data, which is product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered.

The communication control unit 153 controls communication with the accounting apparatus 103 connected via the communication I/F 140 via a network NT such as a LAN. More specifically, the communication control means 153 transmits transaction data that is product registration information.

Next, the accounting device 103 will be described.

The communication control unit 51 controls communication with the product data registration device 102 connected via the communication I/F 40 via a network NT such as a LAN. More specifically, the communication control means 51 receives transaction data which is product registration information.

The accounting means 52, which is transmitted from the product data registration device 102, executes an accounting process using the transaction data. At that time, the accounting means 52 executes the accounting process on condition that the accounting mode is described later.

The determination unit 53 determines whether there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8). For example, the determination unit 53 may display the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) when the accounting process cannot be continued due to an error or when the accounting process requires the intervention of a clerk. Judge that there is.

The error is, for example, a case where the deposit/withdrawal unit 4 cannot exchange the payment due to lack of change, or a case where the receipt printer 9 cannot issue a receipt due to the receipt paper running out. An accounting process that requires the intervention of a store clerk is, for example, when an operation to call a store clerk is input, when a seal of a store clerk is required to issue a warranty or receipt, or when the total amount exceeds a certain amount. This may be the case when the store clerk needs confirmation, or when the store clerk needs to operate to make a payment with a credit card.

When the determination unit 53 determines that there is a notification reason, the notification unit 54 notifies by displaying the notification screen P2 (see FIG. 8) on the display 61. The notification means 54 develops the notification screen P2 in the work area of the RAM. The data for displaying the notification screen P2 expanded in the work area of the RAM is not erased even when the mode is changed, and when the operation for clearly deleting the notification screen P2 is input, the work area of the RAM is displayed. Erased from. Therefore, the notification unit 54 can display the notification screen P2 even when the mode changing unit 55 changes the mode.

Further, the notification unit 54 maintains the display of the notification screen P2 even when the reason for notification is resolved. Then, the notification unit 54 deletes the notification screen P2 when an operation for explicitly deleting the notification screen P2 is input.

The mode changing unit 55 changes the mode of the accounting apparatus 103. The accounting apparatus 103 has a scan-only mode, an accounting-only mode, and a normal POS mode. The scan-only mode is a mode in which, similar to the product data registration device 102, an input of identification information for identifying a product is received, the product is identified, and information related to sales registration is registered as sales data. The accounting-only mode, which is the first mode, is a mode in which accounting processing by the shopper C is executed. The normal POS mode is a mode that functions as a normal POS terminal. The normal POS mode, which is the second mode, is a mode for executing processing for solving the notification reason, processing for recovering from the error state, and processing that requires the intervention of a store clerk.

In this way, the mode changing unit 55 can operate the accounting apparatus 103 in the scan-only mode. This allows the accounting device 103 to be used as the product data registration device 102 when the product data registration device 102 fails and cannot be used, for example.

The mode changing unit 55 changes the mode to the normal POS mode when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input in the accounting-only mode. More specifically, the mode changing unit 55 cancels the accounting-only mode when the code symbol printed with the clerk identification information is read from the scanners 5 and 7 during the process of calling the clerk in the accounting-only mode, and the normal POS is performed. Change mode to mode. The mode changing means 55 can prevent the shopper C from changing the mode to the normal POS mode by inputting the change to the normal POS mode to the store clerk identification information, and can improve the security. Then, in the normal POS mode, the mode changing unit 55 changes the mode to the accounting-only mode when an operator to be changed to the accounting-only mode is selected.

Further, the mode changing unit 55 changes the mode to the scan-only mode when the operator to be changed to the scan-only mode is selected in the normal POS mode. The mode changing unit 55 changes the scan-only mode to the scan-only mode when an operator to be changed to the scan-only mode is selected.

The display control means 56 causes the display 61 to display a screen corresponding to the input operation. Further, the display control means 56 changes the screen to be displayed according to the mode of the accounting apparatus 103.

Next, the operation of the accounting apparatus 103 of the checkout system 101 will be described in detail. As a precondition, it is assumed that the transaction data that is the target of the accounting processing by the accounting device 103 has been transmitted from the product data registration device 102. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the accounting process performed by the accounting device 103.

The control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether to receive transaction data (step S1). When the transaction data is not received (step S1; No), the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting apparatus 103 stands by.

On the other hand, when the transaction data is received (step S1; Yes), the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting apparatus 103 stores the received transaction data in the work area of the RAM (step S2).

Next, the control unit 50 (communication control means 51) of the accounting device 103 displays the payment method selection screen P1. Here, FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of the payment method selection screen P1. The payment method selection screen P1 is a screen for selecting a payment method for payment. Therefore, the payment method selection screen P1 displays a message "Please select a payment method". The payment method selection screen P1 has a cash button B1a, a credit button B1b, and a store clerk call button B2. The cash button B1a is a button that is pressed when paying in cash. The credit button B1b is a button that is pressed when paying with a credit card. The clerk call button B2 is a button that is pressed when calling a clerk.

Next, the control unit 50 (determination means 53) of the accounting device 103 determines whether there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (step S4). When there is no reason to display the notification screen P2 (step S4; No), the control unit 50 (determination means 53) of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S19.

On the other hand, when there is a reason for displaying the notification screen P2 (step S4; Yes), the control unit 50 (the notification means 54) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the notification screen P2 (step S5). Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of the notification screen P2. The notification screen P2 is a screen for notifying that the clerk is calling. Therefore, the notification screen P2 displays a message saying "A clerk will come, please wait for a while." Further, the notification screen P2 displays the reason for calling the clerk. The notification screen P2 shown in FIG. 8 displays a message "Warranty will be issued". Thus, not only the notification reason but also the fact that the clerk is calling is displayed, so that the shopper C can wait with peace of mind. As a result, the grace is given, and the clerk can work calmly.

Next, the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether to read the code symbol on which the salesclerk identification information is printed (step S6). When the code symbol printed with the salesclerk identification information is read (step S6; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 releases the accounting-only mode and changes to the normal POS mode ( Step S7).

Next, the control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the normal POS mode screen P3 (step S8). Here, FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of the normal POS mode screen P3. The normal POS mode has a function that a normal POS terminal has, and can perform product registration processing and accounting processing. Therefore, the normal POS mode screen P3 is a screen for product registration. Further, the notification screen P2 is displayed even when the normal POS mode is changed to the normal POS mode screen P3. Thereby, the clerk can confirm the reason for the notification even after changing to the normal POS mode.

The normal POS mode screen P3 has a mode display window W1, a registration window W2, a registered window W3, and a mode change button window W4. The mode display window W1 displays that the accounting apparatus 103 is in the normal POS mode. The registration window W2 displays the product name of the product, the product unit price, the number of individual products, and the like. The registered window W3 displays the history displayed in the registration window W2. The mode change button window W4 has a scan button B4 and a checkout button B5. The scan button B4 is a button that is pressed when changing to the scan-only mode. The accounting button B5 is a button to be pressed when changing to the accounting-only mode.

Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 determines whether or not a measure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9). When the countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is input (step S9; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 executes the input notification countermeasure process and eliminates the notification cause (step S10). ..

On the other hand, when the countermeasure for the reason for displaying the notification screen P2 is not input (step S9; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether the pressing of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11). ).

When the press of the scan button B4 is detected (step S11; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 releases the normal POS mode and changes to the scan-only mode (step S12). .. The control unit 50 (display control means 56) of the accounting apparatus 103 displays the scan-only mode screen P4 (step S13).

Here, FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the scan-only mode screen P4. The scan-only mode is a mode for executing the product registration process. Further, the notification screen P2 is displayed even when the scan-only mode is changed to the scan-only mode screen P4. As a result, the clerk can confirm the notification reason even after changing to the scan-only mode.

The scan-only mode screen P4 has a mode display window W5, a registration window W6, a registered window W7, and a mode change button window W8, like the normal POS mode screen P3. The mode display window W5 displays that it is in the scan-only mode. The mode change button window W8 includes a scan button B6 for canceling the scan-only mode and changing to the normal POS mode.

Therefore, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether or not the pressing of the scan button B6 is detected (step S14). When the pressing of the scan button B6 is not detected (step S14; No), the control unit 50 (mode changing unit 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 waits. On the other hand, when the press of the scan button B6 is detected (step S14; Yes), the control unit 50 (mode changing means 55) of the accounting apparatus 103 moves to step S7 and changes to the normal POS mode.

When the pressing of the scan button B4 is not detected (step S11; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 determines whether the pressing of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15). When the pressing of the accounting button B5 is not detected (step S15; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 proceeds to step S9.

On the other hand, when the pressing of the accounting button B5 is detected (step S15; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 changes to the accounting-only mode (step S16), shifts to step S5, and the notification screen is displayed again. Display P2. As described above, even when the cause of the notification is eliminated, the notification screen P2 is displayed when the mode is changed to the accounting-only mode. Thereby, the store clerk can confirm whether or not the implemented notification measures were appropriate.

When the code symbol on which the salesclerk identification information is printed cannot be read in the situation where the notification screen P2 in the accounting-only mode is displayed (step S6; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting device 103 clears the notification screen P2. It is determined whether or not the pressing of the button B3 is detected (step S17). When the pressing of the clear button B3 is not detected (step S17; No), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 proceeds to step S6.

On the other hand, when the pressing of the clear button B3 is detected (step S17; Yes), the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 erases the notification screen P2 (step S18).

Next, the control unit 50 (accounting means 52) of the accounting device 103 continues to execute accounting processing (step S19). Next, the control unit 50 of the accounting apparatus 103 issues a receipt and ends the process (step S20).

As described above, according to the checkout system 101 of the embodiment, the accounting apparatus 103 includes the mode changing unit 55 that changes the mode. Then, the notification unit 54 does not erase the notification screen P2 even when the normal POS mode is selected, and displays the notification screen P2 when the accounting-only mode is selected. Therefore, the notification screen P2 can be confirmed even when the mode is changed.

While some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and the gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the scope equivalent thereto.

In the above embodiment, the accounting device 103 has been described as having a configuration that also functions as a self-POS terminal. The accounting device 103 may use a POS terminal equipped with an automatic change machine, which is used by a store clerk to perform product registration and accounting. Here, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the POS terminal 201 equipped with an automatic change dispenser.

The POS terminal 201 shown in FIG. 11 has a keyboard 221 having various function keys operated by a clerk, a display 222 for a clerk who displays various information, a display 223 for a customer who displays various information, and a product. A scanner 224 for reading the attached code, a printer 225 for printing and issuing receipts and journals, a touch panel 226 stacked on the display 222 for the clerk, and an automatic change dispenser 203 for storing the deposited money are provided. .. When such a POS terminal 201 is used, it is only necessary to invalidate the inputs such as the keyboard 221 that the shopper C does not need to input. As a result, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the POS terminal 201, unauthorized operation, and the like.

101 Checkout System 102 Product Data Registration Device 51 Communication Control Means 52 Accounting Means 53 Judgment Means 54 Notification Means 55 Mode Change Means 56 Display Control Means

JP, 2006-344123, A

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an accounting device and a program.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accounting device and a program capable of confirming a notification screen even when a mode change is performed.

The accounting apparatus according to the embodiment includes an operating unit, a notifying unit, a changing unit, and a displaying unit . The operation means receives an operation of calling a clerk on a selection screen for selecting payment of the price. The notification means notifies on the screen when the operation for calling the store clerk is accepted by the operation means . The changing means changes the mode from the first mode in which the accounting processing is executed after the notification by the notification means to the second mode in which a receipt relating to the accounting processing can be issued, and the display means is in the second mode. When changed to, the screen is displayed with an area for displaying the total amount of money, a first button for changing the mode to the first mode, and contents of the notification by the notification means.

Claims (6)

A communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered;
Accounting means for performing accounting processing using the product registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the accounting mode is set in the first mode;
Determination means for determining whether there is a notification reason in the accounting process,
If the determination means determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, a notification means that displays a notification screen displaying the notification reason,
A mode changing unit for changing the mode from the first mode to the second mode for solving the notification reason notified in the first mode,
The accounting apparatus displays the notification screen even when the notification unit changes to the second mode by the mode changing unit. The notification means deletes the notification screen when an operation for explicitly deleting the notification screen is input.
The accounting device according to claim 1. The notification means displays the notification reason and the fact that a clerk is coming on the notification screen,
The accounting device according to claim 1. The mode changing unit changes from the first mode to the second mode when the clerk identification information for identifying the clerk is input.
The accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. An accounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A product data registration device that generates product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered by using the identification information for identifying the product, and is transmitted to the accounting device.
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A communication control means for controlling reception of product registration information in which the product to be purchased and the total price of the product to be purchased are registered;
Accounting means for performing accounting processing using the commodity registration information received by the communication control means, provided that the accounting mode is set to the first mode;
Determination means for determining whether there is a notification reason in the accounting process,
If the determination means determines that there is a notification reason in the accounting process, a notification means for displaying a notification screen displaying the notification reason,
A second mode for solving the notification reason notified in the first mode, and a mode changing unit for changing the mode from the first mode;
The notification means is a program for displaying the notification screen even when the mode changing means changes to the second mode.

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