JP5935829B2 - Information processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and program for processing various information.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for performing various device settings using a barcode is known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a printer that stores setting values corresponding to barcode data in an EEPROM when barcode data corresponding to various setting values is read by a scanner. Patent Document 2 describes a POS system in which settings for a plurality of scanners are collectively changed using a batch setting barcode. In these techniques, setting information set in a device is stored in a non-volatile storage means in the device regardless of its use, and is permanently retained unless a deletion operation is performed.

JP 2006-56197 A JP 2000-222463 A

  By the way, in a sales data processing apparatus such as an ECR (Electronic Cash Register) installed in a store, employees of other stores sometimes perform operations such as product registration on a temporary basis. In such a case, the account information for logging on to the sales data processing apparatus is set for the temporary employee as well as the employee belonging to the store. The set account information is stored in the nonvolatile storage means. Further, the set account information is notified to temporary employees by oral or memo writing.

  However, once the account information for temporary use is stored in the non-volatile storage means, even if the account information becomes unnecessary, it remains held in the non-volatile storage means unless the deletion operation is performed, and the storage capacity is It is not preferable because it is pressed. The task of deleting unnecessary account information is also complicated. Further, as described above, if highly confidential information such as account information is not required, it is not preferable in terms of security because it may be leaked if it is stored in the nonvolatile storage means. Furthermore, although the account information is transmitted verbally or by memo, this transmission work is complicated and there is a possibility of information leakage because it is transmitted in a manner that can be recognized by humans.

An object of the present invention is to improve the convenience of processing for temporarily input information .

The invention according to claim 1 is an information processing apparatus for processing various types of information, wherein input means for inputting information for predetermined collation processing, and input information input by the input means are temporarily used. Determining means for determining whether or not the information is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus, and the input information is determined according to the determination result by the determining means. A storage control means for controlling whether the information is stored in the first storage means that is erased when the apparatus is powered off or stored in the second storage means that is not erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off ; When the input information for collation processing is input by the input means at the time of collation, collation for collating the input information with information stored in the first storage means or information stored in the second storage means and control means, the ingredients Characterized in that it was.

The invention according to claim 5 is an information processing apparatus for processing various types of information, wherein input means for inputting predetermined collation information and collation information inputted by the input means are information used temporarily. And determining means for determining whether or not the information is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus, and according to a determination result by the determination means, the collation information is determined in the information processing apparatus. Controls whether to collate with information stored in advance in first storage means that is erased when power is turned off, or to collate with information stored in advance in second storage means that is not erased when power is turned off in the information processing apparatus And a collation control means.

The invention according to claim 7 is an information processing apparatus for processing various types of information, wherein input means for inputting predetermined collation information and collation information inputted by the input means are turned off by the information processing apparatus. The first verification unit that collates with the information stored in advance in the first storage unit that is erased in step 1 and the verification information input by the input unit are stored in the second storage unit that is not erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off. The second collation means for collating with information stored in advance, the first collation means and the second collation means give priority to collation by one of the collation means, and when the collation fails, the other And a collation control means for controlling the collation means to perform collation.

According to the present invention, the convenience of processing for temporarily input information is improved.

It is a figure showing the example of whole composition of the store system in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of ECR of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting information input process performed by CPU of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen displayed on the display part of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the code information output when the kind of setting information is other than account information, (b) shows an example of the code information output when the kind of setting information is account information. FIG. It is a figure which shows the data structural example of a setting classification code. It is a flowchart which shows the code information output process performed by CPU of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting scan process performed by CPU of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting storage process performed by CPU of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the whole control processing performed by CPU of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the logon process performed by CPU of FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated example.

(Configuration of store system 100)
In FIG. 1, the example of whole structure of the store system 100 in this embodiment is shown.
As shown in FIG. 1, the store system 100 includes an ECR 1 as a sales data processing device, an employee terminal 2, and a mobile terminal 3. The ECR 1 and the employee terminal 2 are connected so as to be able to transmit and receive data via a communication network N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) installed in the store and an access point AP. The ECR 1 and the mobile terminal 3 are connected via a communication network N1 and a communication network N2 so that data can be transmitted and received. The communication network N2 is an information communication network constructed using a dedicated line, an existing public line, the Internet, or the like. The number of each device is not particularly limited.

The ECR 1 is installed in the store, and performs registration processing of a customer's purchased product (registration of sales data such as the product name, number of sales, and sales amount of the purchased product).
The employee terminal 2 is a terminal device used by an employee for performing business in a store, and examples thereof include an OES (Order Entry System) terminal used in a restaurant.
The mobile terminal 3 is a terminal device that an employee can use inside or outside the store, and examples thereof include a mobile phone and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance).

(Configuration of ECR1)
FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a main part of ECR1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the ECR 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a nonvolatile storage unit 11, a volatile storage unit 12, an IO (Input Output) control device 13, a code information reading unit 14, a display unit 15, and a printer. 16, the input part 17, the power supply control part 18, the communication part 19, etc. are comprised.

  The CPU 10 reads a system program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11, develops it in the work area of the volatile storage unit 12, and controls each unit according to the system program. Further, the CPU 10 reads out various programs stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 and develops them in a work area, and executes various processes including an overall control process, a setting information input process, and a setting scan process which will be described later.

The nonvolatile storage unit 11 is configured by, for example, a semiconductor nonvolatile memory such as a flash ROM. The nonvolatile storage unit 11 stores a system program executed by the CPU 10, various processing programs, data necessary for executing these programs, and the like. For example, the non-volatile storage unit 11 stores a program for executing overall control processing, setting information input processing, setting scanning processing, and the like, which will be described later.
These programs are stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 in the form of computer-readable program codes. The CPU 10 sequentially executes operations according to the program code.

  Further, the nonvolatile storage unit 11 has a setting information area 111 for storing various setting information. In this setting information area 111, for example, account information of employees of stores where ECR1 is set is stored. In addition, a device-specific encryption key used in a setting scan process to be described later is stored. The device-specific encryption key is a unique encryption key for each individual ECR1. Further, the terminal ID of the employee terminal 2 and the IP address are stored in association with each other. Furthermore, the owner name of the portable terminal 3 and the mail address are stored in association with each other.

  The volatile storage unit 12 is configured by a RAM (Random Access Memory). The volatile storage unit 12 has a work area 121 that temporarily stores various programs read from the nonvolatile storage unit 11 by the CPU 10, input or output data, parameters, and the like. In addition, it has a temporary setting information area 122 for storing temporary setting information. In the present embodiment, the volatile storage unit 12 does not include a storage battery device for holding stored data. Therefore, when the power is turned off and the power supply control unit 18 cuts off the power supply, the data stored in the volatile storage unit 12 is lost.

  An IO (Input Output) control device 13 is connected to input / output devices such as a code information reading unit 14, a display unit 15, a printer 16, and an input unit 17 and controls data transfer between the CPU 10 and these input / output devices.

  The code information reading unit 14 is a reading device or a scanner device that reads code information.

  The display unit 15 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, and the like, and displays various screens according to instructions of display signals input from the CPU 10.

  The printer 16 is, for example, a thermal printer (thermal printer), and prints out code information B1, code information B2, and the like to be described later in accordance with an instruction signal input from the CPU 10.

The input unit 17 includes a mode switch 171, a contact detection unit 172, and a keyboard 173.
The mode switch 171 is a switch for switching the operation mode of the ECR 1 to any one of the registration mode, the setting mode, the aggregation mode, and the power OFF mode. The registration mode is a mode for registering a purchased product. The setting mode is a mode for performing various settings of ECR1. The tabulation mode is a mode in which registered sales data is tabulated. The power OFF mode is a mode for turning off the power.
The contact detection unit 172 detects which mode the mode switch 171 is switched to, and outputs the detected mode to the IO control device 13 and the power supply control unit 18.
The keyboard 173 includes various function keys such as a cursor key, a character, a numeric input key, a registration key, and an output key, and outputs an operation signal of each key by the operator to the CPU 10.

  The power supply control unit 18 is connected to a commercial AC power supply (not shown), converts AC (AC) power supply power input from the commercial AC power supply to DC (DC) power supply, and supplies necessary voltages to the respective units. The power control unit 18 supplies power to each unit while a mode other than the power OFF mode is detected from the contact detection unit 172, and supplies power to each unit when the power OFF mode is detected from the contact detection unit 172. Cut off.

  The communication unit 19 is configured by a LAN card or the like. The communication unit 19 connects to the employee terminal 2 and the mobile terminal 3 via the communication network N1 and the communication network N2, and performs data transmission / reception.

(Operation of ECR1)
Next, the operation in ECR1 will be described.
First, various setting information setting operations will be described.

<Setting information input process>
FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the setting information input process executed when the input unit 17 instructs execution of the setting information input process during the operation in the setting mode. The setting information input process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 10 and a program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11.

  First, a setting screen is displayed on the display unit 15, and when the type of setting information, the temporary setting / normal setting classification, and the setting information are input by the input unit 17 in accordance with the displayed setting screen (step S1), the processing is performed. Waits for input of registration key or output key.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of setting screens 151 to 154 displayed on the display unit 15 in the setting mode. When “Setting 1” is selected by operating the input unit 17 on the setting screen 151, execution of the setting information input process is instructed, and the setting screen 152 is displayed. The setting screen 152 is a screen for selecting the type of setting information (for example, account information, PLU information, schedule, etc.). When the type of setting information is selected from the setting screen 152, a setting screen 153 for selecting a classification of whether the setting information to be input is temporary setting or normal setting is displayed. When a category is selected from the setting screen 153, a setting screen 154 for inputting setting information is displayed. FIG. 4 shows an example in which account information is selected as the type of setting information.

  The account information is personal ID information such as a user name and a password used when logging on to ECR1. Temporary setting refers to temporary setting information that is valid only when the power is turned on after the input setting information is set in ECR1 and should be lost when the power is turned off. The temporary setting is selected, for example, when setting account information to be used when an employee of another store temporarily operates the ECR 1 or schedule information for the day. The normal setting means setting information that should be retained even when the power is turned off. The normal setting is selected, for example, when setting account information of employees belonging to the store, PLU information, and the like.

The registration key is a key for instructing to store the input setting information in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 immediately. When the registration key is pressed, the setting information input in the setting information area 111 of the non-volatile storage unit 11 is stored regardless of the temporary setting or the normal setting.
The output key is a key for instructing output of code information used for storing the input setting information in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 or the volatile storage unit 12.

  When the output key is pressed, the code information shown in FIGS. 5A to 5B is output by the following processing steps. FIG. 5A shows code information B1 output when the type of setting information is other than account information, and FIG. 5B shows an example of code information B2 output when the type of setting information is account information. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the code information (two-dimensional code) B1 includes a setting type code portion C1 and a setting value code portion C2.
The setting type code part C1 is a part representing a setting type code (see FIG. 6) including an account setting flag C11 and a temporary setting / normal setting flag C12. The account setting flag C11 is a flag indicating whether or not the type of setting information is account information. The temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 is a temporary setting flag indicating that the setting information is temporary setting information or a normal setting flag indicating normal setting information.
The set value code part C2 is a part representing the set information (set value) input in step S1.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the code information (two-dimensional code) B2 includes a setting type code part C1, a device-specific encryption key part C3, and an account information part C4.
The device-specific encryption key portion C3 is a portion representing an encryption key for encrypting account information. This encryption key is predetermined for each individual ECR1. Data encrypted with this encryption key can be decrypted with this encryption key.
The account information part C4 is a part representing the setting information input in step S1, that is, data obtained by encrypting the account information with the encryption key.

  Returning to FIG. 3, when the registration key of the input unit 17 is pressed in step S2 (step S2; NO), the input setting information is stored in the setting information area 111 of the nonvolatile storage unit 11 (step S3). The setting information input process ends.

On the other hand, when the output key of the input unit 17 is pressed in step S2 (step S2; YES), code information is generated by the processing of steps S4 to S8 as code information generating means.
In step S4, the type of setting information input in step S1 and the setting type code part C1 of code information B1 or B2 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B) based on the selection of temporary setting / normal setting. Image data is generated (step S4).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the type of setting information input in step S1 is account information. If it is determined that the setting information is not account information (step S5; NO), the setting value of the input setting information is represented. A set value code portion C2 (see FIG. 5A) is generated, and the image data of the code information B1 is completed (step S6). Then, the process proceeds to step S9.

  If it is determined in step S5 that the type of setting information input in step S1 is account information (step S5; YES), the device-specific encryption key stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 is read, Image data of the device-specific encryption key portion C3 (see FIG. 5B) representing the encryption key is generated (step S7). Further, the setting information input in step S1, that is, the account information is encrypted by the encryption key, and image data of the account information portion C4 (see FIG. 5B) representing the encrypted account information is generated. The image data of the code information B2 is completed (step S8). Then, the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, a code information output process is executed.
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the code information output process executed in step S9 of FIG. The code information output process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 10 and a program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11.

  First, an output destination selection screen (not shown) for the generated code information is displayed (step S101). When a printer is selected as an output destination of the code information by the input unit 17 from the displayed selection screen (step S102; YES), the image data of the code information B1 or B2 generated by the processing of steps S1 to S8 in FIG. Based on the above, the image of the code information B1 or B2 is printed on the paper medium by the printer 16 as the output means (step S103), and the code information output process ends.

  When the employee terminal 2 is selected as the output destination of the code information by the input unit 17 (step S102; NO, step S104; YES), the IP address of the employee terminal 2 is acquired from the nonvolatile storage unit 11, and FIG. The image data of the code information B2 or B3 generated by the processes of steps S1 to S8 is transmitted to the employee terminal 2 by the communication unit 19 as an output means (step S105). Then, the code information output process ends. When there are a plurality of employee terminals 2, the selection screen of the employee terminal 2 is displayed on the display unit 15, and when the user selects the terminal ID of the employee terminal 2 as an output destination, the selected terminal The image data of the code information B1 or B2 is transmitted to the IP address of the ID.

  When the portable terminal 3 is selected as the output destination of the code information by the input unit 17 (step S104; NO, step S106; YES), the mail address of the portable terminal 3 is acquired from the setting information area 111 of the nonvolatile storage unit 11. , An e-mail attached with the image data of the code information B1 or B2 generated in the processing of steps S1 to S8 in FIG. 3 is created, and the created e-mail is sent to the mobile terminal 3 by the communication unit 19 as an output means. It is transmitted to the mail address (step S107). Then, the code information output process ends. When there are a plurality of mobile terminals 3, the selection screen of the mobile terminal 3 is displayed on the display unit 15. When the user selects the owner name of the mobile terminal 3 that is the output destination, the selected owner's name is displayed. The image data of the code information B1 or B2 is transmitted to the mail address of the portable terminal 3.

  The image data of the code information B1 or B2 transmitted to the external employee terminal 2 or the portable terminal 3 can be displayed on the display unit of the terminal, and the displayed code information B1 or B2 is the code information reading unit 14 Can be read.

<Setting scan process>
Next, a setting scan process for reading and setting code information output in the setting information input process will be described.
FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the setting scan process. The setting scan process is executed by the cooperation of the CPU 10 and the program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 when the input unit 17 instructs execution of the setting scan process during the operation in the setting mode.

  First, a message for instructing a code information reading operation is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S21). The code information to be read includes code information printed on a paper medium by the above-described code information output processing, code information displayed on the display unit of the employee terminal 2, and code information displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 3 ( Code information B1 or B2).

  When the code information is read by the code information reading unit 14 (step S22), the read code information is decoded, and the setting type code unit C1 is checked (step S23). For example, it is checked whether a valid data format or value data is included as the setting type code part C1. As a result of the check, if it is determined that the read code information does not contain valid data as the setting type code portion C1 (step S24; NO), processing corresponding to the read code information is executed (step S24). S25), the setting scan process ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking the setting type code part C1, if it is determined that the read code information includes valid data as the setting type code part C1 (step S24; YES), the setting type code part C1 Based on the account setting flag C11, it is determined whether or not the setting information is account information (step S26). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the setting information is not account information (step S26; NO), the setting value code portion C2 is checked (step S27). As a result of the check, if it is determined that the set value code portion C2 is valid data (step S28; YES), the set value storage process is executed (step S29), and the set scan process ends. As a result of the check, if it is determined that the set value code portion C2 is not valid data (step S28; NO), a message notifying a reading error is displayed on the display portion 15 (step S34), and the setting scan processing is completed. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the setting information is account information (step S26; YES), the device-specific encryption key unit C3 is checked (step S30). In step S30, it is determined whether or not the data of the device-specific encryption key unit C3 matches the device-specific encryption key of the ECR1 stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11, and if both do not match, it is an unauthorized key. It is judged.

  As a result of the check, if it is determined that the data in the device-specific encryption key unit C3 is an unauthorized key (step S31; YES), a message notifying a reading error is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S34), and the setting scan process Ends.

  As a result of the check, if it is determined that the data in the device-specific encryption key portion C3 is not an unauthorized key (is a valid encryption key) (step S31; NO), the data in the account information portion C4 is stored in the device-specific encryption key portion C3. Is decrypted using the encryption key (step S32). If the decoding is successful (step S33; YES), the setting storage process is executed (step S35), and the setting scan process ends. When decoding fails (step S33; NO), the message which notifies a reading error is displayed on the display part 15 (step S34), and a setting scan process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the setting storage process executed in steps S29 and S35 of FIG. The setting storage process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 10 and a program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11.

  First, the temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 of the setting identification code portion C1 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the temporary setting flag is set (step S1001). When it is determined that the temporary setting flag is not set (the normal setting flag is set) (step S1001; NO), the setting information acquired from the code information (when the read code information is the code information B1) The data of the set value code part C2 or the decoded account information when the read code information is the code information B2) is stored in the setting information area 111 of the nonvolatile storage unit 11 (step S1002), and the setting storage process ends. . If it is determined that the temporary setting flag is set in the temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 (step S1001; YES), the setting information acquired from the code information is stored in the temporary setting information area 122 of the volatile storage unit 12. (Step S1003), the setting storage process ends.

  The setting information output as the code information B1 or B2 is stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 or the volatile storage unit 12 by the setting scan process. Temporary setting information such as account information that is temporarily issued to employees of other stores is stored in the volatile storage unit 12, so that the power control unit 18 is set when the mode switch 171 is set to the power OFF mode. When the power supply from is interrupted, the setting information stored in the volatile storage unit 12 is lost.

<Overall control processing>
Next, the flow of processing from when the power of the ECR 1 is turned on until the power is turned off and the power supply to each unit is cut off will be described.
FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the overall control process. The overall control process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 10 and the program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11 when the power is turned on (when the mode switch 171 is switched from the power OFF mode to another mode). Is done.

  First, initialization processing is executed (step S41). The initialization process is a process for the CPU 10 to recognize a system environment to be used and establish a system. For example, a process in which the CPU 10 recognizes what kind of memory is connected can be cited.

Next, a logon process is executed (step S42).
FIG. 11 shows a flowchart of the logon process executed in step S42 of FIG. The logon process is executed in cooperation with the CPU 10 and a program stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 11.

  First, a screen for designating an account information input method (scanner input, manual input) is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S201). When manual input is designated from the screen by the input unit 17 (step S202; NO), a logon screen is displayed on the display unit 15, and input of account information by the input unit 17 is accepted (step S203).

  Next, the input account information is collated with the account information stored in the temporary setting information area 122 of the volatile storage unit 12 (step S204). As a result of the collation, if account information that matches the input account information exists in the temporary setting information area 122 (step S205; YES), logon is permitted (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. . When there is no account information that matches the input account information in the temporary setting information area 122 (step S205; NO), the input account information is stored in the setting information area 111 of the nonvolatile storage unit 11. It is collated with the account information (step S213). As a result of the collation, when account information that matches the input account information exists in the setting information area 111 (step S214; YES), logon is permitted (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. If the account information that matches the input account information does not exist in the setting information area 111 (step S214; YES), the fact that the logon is NG (failure) is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S216). Shifts to step S43 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the scanner input is designated by the input unit 17 in step S202 (step S202; YES) and the code information is read from the code information reading unit 14 (step S206), the read code information is decoded and the setting type The code part C1 is checked (step S207). As a result of the check, if it is determined that the read code information does not contain valid data as the setting type code part C1 (step S208; NO), the display unit 15 indicates that the logon is NG (failure). Displayed (step S216), the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  If it is determined that the read code information includes valid data as the setting type code part C1 (step S208; YES), the setting information is stored in the account based on the account setting flag C11 of the setting type code part C1. It is determined whether or not the information is information (step S209). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the setting information is not account information (step S209; NO), a message indicating that the logon is NG (failure) is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S216). The process proceeds to S43.

  As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the setting information is account information (step S209; YES), an encryption key is acquired from the device-specific encryption key section C3 of the read code information (code information B2). The data in the account information part C4 is decrypted with the encryption key (step S210).

  Next, the temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 of the setting identification code portion C1 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the temporary setting flag is set (step S211).

  If it is determined in step S211 that the temporary setting flag is set in the temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 (step S211; YES), the decrypted account information is stored in the temporary setting information area 122 of the volatile storage unit 12. It is collated with the stored account information (step S212). As a result of the collation, when account information that matches the decrypted account information exists in the temporary setting information area 122 (step S214; YES), logon is permitted (step S215), and the process proceeds to S43 in FIG. When the account information that matches the decrypted account information does not exist in the temporary setting information area 122 (step S214; NO), the fact that the logon is NG (failure) is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S216). The process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S211 that the normal setting flag is set in the temporary setting / normal setting flag C12 (step S211; NO), the input account information is stored in the setting information area 111 of the nonvolatile storage unit 11. The account information is collated (step S213). As a result of the collation, when account information that matches the input account information exists in the setting information area 111 (step S214; YES), logon is permitted (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. If the account information that matches the input account information does not exist in the setting information area 111 (step S214; YES), the fact that the logon is NG (failure) is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S216). Shifts to step S43 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S43, it is determined whether or not the display state is that the logon is NG. If it is determined that the display state is that the logon is NG (step S43; YES), the process returns to step S42.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S43 that the logon state is not NG (step S43; NO), various cash register application processes are executed in accordance with instructions input from the input unit 17 (step S44). ). The cash register application process indicates various application processes executed by the ECR 1. For example, in the setting mode, the setting information input process and the setting scan process described above are performed. In the registration mode, registration processing (sales data registration) of products purchased by the customer is performed.

  Until the log-off is instructed from the input unit 17 or until the mode switch 171 is switched to the power-off mode (step S45; NO, step S46; NO), the cash register application corresponding to the instruction from the input unit 17 in step S44 Processing is executed. When logoff is instructed from the input unit 17 (step S45; YES), a logoff process is performed (step S47), and the process returns to step S42. When the mode switch 171 is switched to the power OFF mode (step S45; NO, step S46; YES), the power supply from the power control unit 18 to each unit is cut off (step S48), and the overall control process ends.

  For example, when setting temporary account information for a temporary employee, an employee belonging to the store performs a logon process when the power is turned on, and switches the mode switch 171 to the setting mode. In the setting mode, the setting information input process described with reference to FIG. 3 is executed and code information for setting account information to be given to the temporary employee is output to one of the paper medium, the employee terminal 2 and the portable terminal 3 To do. Then, the setting scan process is executed, and the code information reading unit 14 reads the output code information to store the account information in the temporary setting information area 122 of the volatile storage unit 12. After the setting scan, the employee who made the setting switches the mode switch 171 to the registration mode and logs off. When the temporary employee registers the product, the temporary employee can log on by reading the output code information in the logon process. When the daily work is completed and the mode switch 171 is switched off, the power supply to the volatile storage unit 12 is cut off and the temporary employee account information disappears.

  Thus, in ECR1, the temporary account information set for the temporary employee disappears when the power is turned off, so that the temporary employee again uses the account information when the power is turned on next time. Even if an attempt is made to log on, the user cannot log on, and access to information in the ECR 1 by an unauthorized person can be prevented to ensure security. Further, there is no risk of information leakage due to unnecessary account information being held in the ECR 1 indefinitely. Further, the complicated work of deleting unnecessary account information is also unnecessary. It is possible to prevent the storage capacity from being compressed due to unnecessary account information. Furthermore, since account information is transmitted by giving code information to a temporary employee, it is possible to prevent information leakage due to oral or memo transmission.

  As described above, according to ECR1, when temporary setting information is input by the input unit 17, the CPU 10 temporarily indicates that the input setting information and the setting information are temporary setting information. Image data of code information (code information B1 or B2) including a setting type code part C1 having a setting flag is generated, and the code information is output to a designated output destination. When the output code information is read by the code information reading unit 14, the read code information is decoded, and when the setting type code part C1 of the read code information includes a temporary setting flag, The setting information included in the code information is stored in the volatile storage unit 12.

  Accordingly, the temporary setting information is stored in the volatile storage unit 12 and automatically disappears when the power is turned off. Therefore, the conventional troublesome operation of deleting the temporary setting information from the nonvolatile storage unit 11 is unnecessary. It becomes. Further, it is possible to prevent compression of storage capacity due to unnecessary account information being held in the ECR 1 indefinitely. Further, it is possible to prevent information leakage due to unnecessary setting information being held in the ECR 1 indefinitely, and it is possible to improve security. Furthermore, since the setting information is converted into code information and it is difficult for a human to recognize the content, it is possible to prevent the setting information from leaking outside.

  When the temporary setting information input by the input unit 17 is account information, the CPU 10 encrypts the input account information with a predetermined encryption key, and indicates the encrypted account. The code information B2 including the account information part C4, the setting type code part C1 including the account information flag C11 indicating the account information and the temporary setting flag C12, and the device-specific encryption key part C3 is generated. Therefore, the security when setting highly confidential account information can be further improved.

  The CPU 10 determines whether the setting information included in the code information read by the code information reading unit 14 is account information. If the setting information is account information, the CPU 10 determines an encryption key included in the read code information. The setting information included in the code information read by using is decoded, and the account information obtained by the decoding is stored in the volatile storage unit 12. Therefore, the security when setting highly confidential account information can be further improved.

  Further, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the setting information included in the code information read by the code information reading unit 14 at the time of logon is account information. If the setting information is account information, it is included in the read code information. The account information is decrypted using the encryption key included in the code information, the decrypted account information and the account information stored in the volatile storage unit 12 are collated, and logon is permitted when the two match. To do. Therefore, it is not necessary for the employee who has set the account information to communicate the contents of the account information to the user of the temporary employee such as a temporary employee, and the convenience is improved. In addition, external leakage of account information can be prevented, and security can be improved.

  In addition, since the generated code information can be printed out on a paper medium or output to any one of the external terminals such as the employee terminal 2 and the portable terminal 3, convenience can be improved.

In addition, the description content in the said embodiment is a suitable example of the store system 100 which concerns on this invention, and is not limited to this.
For example, in the above embodiment, one two-dimensional code including the setting type code part C1 and the setting value code part C2 (or the setting type code part C1, the device-specific identification key part C3, and the account information part C4) is generated. Although an example has been described, the form of the code information to be generated is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of pieces of code information including a setting type code part C1 and a setting value code part C2 (or a setting type code part C1, a device-specific identification key C3, and an account information part C4) may be generated.
The code information is not limited to a two-dimensional code, and may be a one-dimensional barcode.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the aspect which selects the output destination of code information at the time of code | cord | chord information generation, it is good also as an aspect previously set to the non-volatile storage part 11. FIG.

  In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each device constituting the store system 100 can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Nonvolatile memory | storage part 111 Setting information area | region 12 Volatile memory | storage part 121 Work area 122 Temporary setting information area | region 13 IO control apparatus 14 Code information reading part 15 Display part 16 Printer 17 Input part 171 Mode switch 172 Contact detection part 173 Keyboard 18 Power supply Control unit 19 Communication unit

Claims (11)

An information processing apparatus that processes various types of information,
Input means for inputting information for predetermined collation processing ;
Determining means for determining whether the input information input by the input means is information that is temporarily used and is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus;
The input information is stored in first storage means that is erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off, or is not erased when power is turned off in the information processing apparatus, according to the determination result by the determination means. Storage control means for controlling whether to store in the storage means;
When input information for collation processing is input by the input means at the time of collation of a predetermined process, the input information is combined with information stored in the first storage means or information stored in the second storage means Collation control means for collating;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The determining means determines the input information according to whether or not the input information includes identification information indicating that the information is temporarily used.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. Setting means for setting the input information input by the input means as code information for a predetermined process;
Output control means for controlling the output of the code information set by the setting means as information for the user;
Further comprising
The storage control means controls whether the code information is stored in the first storage means or the second storage means when the code information is set by the setting means.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The collation control unit determines whether or not the input information input at the time of the collation of the predetermined process is information that is temporarily used, and depending on the determination result, the input information is stored in the first storage unit. Controlling whether to collate with stored information or to collate with information stored in the second storage means;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

An information processing apparatus that processes various types of information,
Input means for inputting predetermined collation information;
Discrimination means for discriminating whether or not the collation information input by the input means is information that is temporarily used and is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus;
Whether the collation information is collated with the information stored in advance in the first storage unit that is erased when the power is turned off in the information processing apparatus, or the power source in the information processing apparatus Collation control means for controlling whether to collate with information stored in advance in the second storage means that is not erased when off;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The determination means determines the verification information according to whether or not the verification information includes identification information indicating that the information is temporarily used.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 5 . An information processing apparatus that processes various types of information,
Input means for inputting predetermined collation information;
A first collation unit that collates the collation information input by the input unit with information stored in advance in a first storage unit that is erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off;
A second collation unit that collates the collation information input by the input unit with information stored in advance in the second storage unit that is not erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off;
The first collating unit and the second collating unit preferentially collate with either one of the collating units, and when the collation fails, the collating control unit controls the collation with the other collating unit ,
An information processing apparatus comprising: The first storage means is volatile storage means for storing information temporarily used temporarily in the information processing apparatus,
The second storage means is a nonvolatile storage means for storing information that is constantly used in the information processing apparatus.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein A program for controlling a computer of an information processing equipment that processes various information,
The computer,
Input means for inputting information for predetermined collation processing ;
Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the input information input by the input means is information that is temporarily used and is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus;
The input information is stored in first storage means that is erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off, or is not erased when power is turned off in the information processing apparatus, according to the determination result by the determination means. Storage control means for controlling whether to store in the storage means;
When input information for collation processing is input by the input means at the time of collation of a predetermined process, the input information is combined with information stored in the first storage means or information stored in the second storage means Collation control means for collation,
A program designed to function as A program for controlling a computer of an information processing equipment that processes various information,
The computer,
Input means for inputting predetermined collation information;
Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the collation information input by the input means is information that is temporarily used and is valid during power-on in the information processing apparatus,
Whether the collation information is collated with the information stored in advance in the first storage unit that is erased when the power is turned off in the information processing apparatus, or the power source in the information processing apparatus Collation control means for controlling whether to collate with information stored in advance in the second storage means that is not erased when off;
A program designed to function as A program for controlling a computer of an information processing equipment that processes various information,
The computer,
Input means for inputting predetermined collation information;
First collation means for collating collation information input by the input means with information stored in advance in first storage means that is erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off;
Second collation means for collating the collation information input by the input means with information stored in advance in second storage means that is not erased when the information processing apparatus is powered off;
The first collating means and the second collating means preferentially collate with one of the collating means, and when the collation fails, collation control means for controlling to collate with the other collating means,
A program designed to function as

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