JPH0433096A - Merchandise data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily change a one-action calling key according to merchandise beeing in great demond by providing key tables by which the one-action calling key is made to correspond to the merchandise number so a merchandise file and selecting one of the key tables in order to make the one-action calling key correspond to the merchandise number. CONSTITUTION:This device is equipped with a merchandise file 4 in which merchandise information is stored for each merchandise number, a one-action calling key 13 and an allocation table 6 having the key tables which make one key of the one-action calling key 13 correspond to one merchandise number. then, when the one-action calling key 13 is appressed, the merchandise information of he merchandise number decided by the selected key table is called. That is, the ont-action calling key 13 is changed after the allocation of each key selects one of the plural key tables. Thus, it is possible to easily change the correspondence of the merchandise information called by the one-action calling key according to the change of the merchandise being in great demand and to obtain a merchandise data processor whose operability is satisfactory.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is particularly useful in electronic cash registers, electronic scales equipped with displays or label printers, etc., in which product information such as product name and unit price is displayed through key input operations. The present invention relates to a product data processing device equipped with a one-touch call key for calling from memory.

(Prior art) Conventionally, for example, in an electronic scale with a label printer as a product data processing device, a product file is provided in which product information such as product name and unit price is stored for each product number, and data can be read from this product file using a keyboard equipped with a numeric keypad. After entering the product number (product number), press the "Product Number" key to recall the product information onto the work memory, calculate the price from this recalled information and the weight value measured by the scale, and display the product information. In addition to displaying this information on the display, a label with this product information printed on it is issued and affixed to the product.

Further, when calling up this product information, a one-touch call key in which one product number and one key correspond to each other is used, and the product information is called up by pressing one of the keys.

In addition, apart from the product file, a special sale file is provided in which product information such as a start time, end time, and special discount unit price is set in advance, and when the set special sale time comes, the product name, There is a known device that retrieves the unit price, calculates the price based on this unit price, displays the product name, unit price, price, etc. on the display, and issues a label to be attached to the product.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) By the way, in product data processing devices such as electronic scales with label printers, one-touch call keys are used to identify products that sell well, so-called best-selling products, in order to simplify key operations. The assignment has been made.

These best-selling products change depending on, for example, a special sale period when products are sold at a discount, or the season.

However, even if the one-touch call key changes in the best-selling product, the correspondence between the one-touch call key and the product number will not change unless the correspondence between the product number and the key is changed one by one. First, when calling up product information for a best-selling product that is not set as a one-touch call key, an operator such as a cashier must enter the product number each time using the numeric keypad and then press the "product number" key, making key operations cumbersome. .

Furthermore, when changing the correspondence between the product numbers corresponding to each key of the one-touch call key, it is necessary to perform an operation to change the correspondence between each key in the setting mode.

The present invention provides a product data processing device in which the product number to be called by a one-touch call key is changed according to the best-selling product so that product information can be called up with a simple operation.

(Means for Solving the Problem) The invention corresponding to claim (1) includes a product file storing product information including at least a unit price for each product number, a one-touch call key in which a plurality of keys are arranged, and a one-touch call key in which a plurality of keys are arranged. an allocation table having a plurality of key tables in which each key of the call key corresponds to one product number; a key table selection means for selecting one of the plurality of key tables; and when the one-touch call key is pressed. The product data processing device includes a product information calling device for calling product information of a product number determined by the key table selected by the key table selecting device.

In addition, the invention corresponding to claim (2) includes a product file in which product information including at least a unit price is stored for each product number, a special sale period, and product information different from the product information in the product file that includes the product number. a special sale file set for each item, a one-touch call key in which a plurality of keys are arranged, a key table in which one key of the one-touch call key is set in correspondence with each product number of the product file, and the special sale file. an allocation table including a key table in which one key of the one-touch call key is set corresponding to each product number; a clock circuit that outputs time;
a comparison means for comparing the time of the clock circuit with the sale period of the sale file; and when the comparison means determines that the sale period is not in the sale period, the one-touch call key selects a key table corresponding to the product number of the product file; When the one-touch call key is pressed, the key table selection means selects a key table corresponding to the product number of the special sale file, and the key table selected by the key table selection means when the one-touch call key is pressed is determined. The present invention is a product data processing device comprising a product information calling means and a product information calling means for calling product information of a product number from a product file or a special sale file.

(Operation) According to the invention of claim (1), a product file storing product information for each product number is provided, and a plurality of key tables are provided in which each key of the one-touch call key corresponds to the product number of the product file. By selecting one of these key tables, the one-touch call key is associated with the product number, so this one-touch call key can be easily changed to match the best-selling product, for example, and the product information of the best-selling product can be displayed using the one-touch call key. It can be called using the operation.

In the invention of claim (2), apart from the product file, a special sale file is provided in which product information is set for each special sale period and product number, a plurality of key tables are provided, and a one-touch call key is used to display the special sale when the special sale period begins. Since the key table is selected to correspond to the product number of the target product,
When the sale period begins, the product information of the product targeted for sale can be called up by operating the one-touch call key.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows a block diagram of an electronic scale with a label printer.
RA where M2, variable data, print buffer, etc. are stored
M3, product file 4, special sale file 5, and layout table 6 are connected by a path line 7.

The CPU l also includes a printer controller 9 for controlling the printer 8, a display controller 11 for controlling the display unit 10, a panel key 12, and a one-touch call key 13.
A keyboard controller 14 is connected to the pass line 7, and a clock circuit 15 and a weighing section 16
is connected.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing the product file 4, and each area stores product information such as product name, unit price, flag, number of labels issued (in the drawing, it is referred to as "number of issues"), and total memory for each product number. is provided. Here, the flag indicates whether product information including a bargain unit price is set in the bargain sale file 5, and when it is "1", it indicates that bargain sale product information is stored. . The number of labels issued is an area for storing the number of labels issued for this product, and the total memory is an area for storing the sales amount of the sold product. Note that this total memory may store the sales total type 1 in addition to the amount.

Figure 3 shows the special sale file 5. The area for storing product information such as the product name, unit price, number of labels issued (in the drawing, it is referred to as "number of issued"), and total memory for each product number is the product file. It is set up in almost the same way as 4. Here, the information that is different from the product information of the same product number set in the product file is the unit price, the number of labels issued, and the total memory.

Further, this bargain sale file 5 has an area set therein for storing a bargain sale period determined by a start time and an end time. Note that this special sale file 5 is necessary only when a special sale is held, and is not set in a store that does not hold a special sale. In addition, only products that are on sale during the special sale period (a period of days determined by the start and end times and a predetermined time of the day can be set arbitrarily) , which stores product information.

FIG. 4 shows the allocation table 6, in which two key tables 6362 are provided, and in each table, one product number is set corresponding to one key number. Here, the key table 61 is provided corresponding to the product number of the product file, and the key table 62 is provided corresponding to the product number of product information set in the special sale file 5.

The key numbers described here correspond to the one-touch call key 13, as will be described later.

The panel keys 12 are ``0'', ``1'', as shown in FIG.
” to “9” numeric keypad 121, “delete” key 122, “*
” key 123, “Product number” key 124, “Wind set” key 125 with preset tare of the product, “-Time change” key 126 to temporarily change the unit price, “Discount” key 127 to reduce the price of the product, and registration. A "correction" key 128 and the like are provided to be used when canceling a product that has been deleted.

Although not shown, the one-touch call key 13 also has 10 keys arranged in a matrix, 10 each in the vertical and horizontal directions.
Key numbers 1 to 100 are provided corresponding to 0 keys. When one key of this one-touch call key 13 is pressed, the key table 61 or 6 is called from the corresponding key number.
The product information selected by the product number set in 2 is called from the product file 4 or special sale file 5.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the RAM 3, when the special sale file 5 is set in this electronic scale, the special sale flag 31 is set to "l", and one of the two tables 61 and 62 is selected. Therefore, the table number flag 32 is set.

The control executed by the CPU of this electronic scale with label printer will be explained below.

First, after the power is turned on and initial settings are made, if a registration task is set, this electronic scale executes the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. Here, if the bargain sale file 5 is set at the time of initial setting, "1" is set in the bargain sale flag 31 of the RAM 3, and if it is not set, "0" is set. Furthermore, the table number flag 32 is set to “
1”. Note that in FIG. 7, the symbols (■, ■, etc.) indicate steps in this flowchart, respectively.

At ■, it is determined whether the special sale flag 31 of RAM-3 is "1" or not. If it is not "1", the special sale file 5 is not set, so at ■, check whether the panel key is pressed. If it is pressed, press ■ to check if it is the "product number" key 124 (is it to call up product information), and if it is not the "product number" key 124, use ■ to determine if it is the "*" key 123 (to issue a label), "*"
If the key is not 123, manually process the other keys.■
Return to In addition, when the "*" key 123 is pressed in ■ to issue a label, the name of the product, the unit price, the weight value weighed by the weighing section 16 before the "*" key 123 is pressed, the unit price and this The price calculated from the weight value is displayed on the display section IO.
After printing this information on the label,
Add 1 to the number of labels issued, and add the price printed on this label to the total memory.

If the panel key 12 is not pressed in ■, it is determined whether the one-touch call key 13 is pressed in Repeat the judgment process.

When the one-touch call key 13 is pressed in (2), the number 1 table 61 is referred to and the product number corresponding to the pressed key number is called. Also, press ``Product number'' key 1.
24 is also pressed, the product information of the product number entered on the numeric keypad 121 before the "product number" key 124 is pressed is called up.

Also, if ■ is a special sale flag or "lJ", clock circuit 15
Read the time from , read the start time and end time of the special sale file, determine whether it is a special sale period with ■, and if it is not a special sale period, set the table number flag 32 to "l".
After that, the process for determining the key human power after (①) is executed.

■If there is a special sale period, the current time is between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
When it is between hours, set the table number flag 32 to "2"
If the input is from the panel key 12 manually, use ■ to determine whether it is the "Product No." key. If it is not the "Product No." key 124, the above Repeat the process starting from the determination of whether the "*" key 123 is selected.

If the input is not from the panel key 12 in ■, it is determined whether the one-touch call key 13 is pressed in ■, and if it is not the one-touch call key 13, it is determined whether the panel key 12 in Repeats the judgment to see if is pressed.

It is determined that panel key 12 has been pressed in ■, and this key is
When the "product number" key 124 is selected, look at the flag for product information for this product number set in the product file 4, and if this flag is "1" for [phase], call up the product information from the special sale file 5, and press "1". ”, product information is called from the product file 4.

When the one-touch call key I3 is pressed in ■, the table number flag is "2", so refer to the table 62 of table number 2 and determine the product number from the key number of the pressed key. .

Then, in the same way as when the "product number" key 124 was pressed in the above-mentioned ■, check the flag of the product file 4, and if the flag is "1" in the [phase], call up the product information from the special sale file 5. , if it is not "1", the product information is called from the product file 4.

After the product information is called up, the routine from ① is repeatedly executed.

In this way, when the sale file 5 is set and the sale period is within the sale period, the one-touch call key 13 calls up the product information set in the sale file, instead of the product information called up by the one-touch call key 13 when there is no sale. This makes it possible to easily call up product information for so-called best-selling products that are called up relatively frequently.

In this embodiment, the key table is selected and changed depending on the sale period, but for example, when different products are sold or so-called best-selling products vary depending on the season, the key table to be referenced may be determined. If the key table flag can be set by keyboard input, the product number corresponding to the one-touch call key 13 can be easily changed.

Furthermore, although the table 61 with table number 1 has been shown to be arranged in order of product number, it is preferable to allocate the products in order of the number of issued labels, for example.

Furthermore, it is also possible to provide a plurality of bargain sale files and set key tables corresponding to the plurality of bargain sale files.

The keyboard of the touch call key 13 may be configured such that when the key table is changed, a key sheet on which the product name of the entire body is written is inserted into the keyboard, and a corresponding key sheet is replaced.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described using an electronic scale with a label printer, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to, for example, an electronic cash register or a PO8 terminal.

(Effects of the Invention) In the product data processing device of the present invention, the assignment of each key to the one-touch call key is changed by selecting one of a plurality of key tables in accordance with changes in popular products, so-called best-selling products. , you can call up product information corresponding to best-selling products just by pressing the one-touch call key, so even if the best-selling products change depending on the season, for example, the correspondence of the product information called up by the one-touch call key will change according to this change, and the operation will be easier. A product data processing device with good performance can be obtained.

In addition, the special sale period and product information can be set in a special sale file separate from the product file, and when the special sale period begins, a key table with a one-touch call key assigned to the product number set in this special sale file will be automatically selected. Therefore, you can call up product information on special sale items just by pressing this one-touch call key.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an electronic scale with a label printer. Figure 1 is a hard block diagram of the electronic scale with a label printer, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the contents of a product file, and Figure 2 is a diagram showing the contents of a product file. Figure 3 shows the contents of the special sale file, Figure 4 shows the layout table, Figure 5 shows the panel keys, Figure 6 shows the contents of the RAM, and Figure 7. is a flowchart showing the processing executed by this electronic scale with label printer. ...CPU 4...Product file...Special sale file 6...Allocation table 3...One-touch call key 5...Clock circuit 1.62...Key table

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A product file that stores product information including at least the unit price for each product number, a one-touch call key with multiple keys arranged, and a key table that associates each key of the one-touch call key with one product number. an allocation table having a plurality of key tables; key table selection means for selecting one of the plurality of key tables; and a product number determined by the key table selected by the key table selection means when the one-touch call key is pressed. A product data processing device comprising: product information calling means for calling product information; (2) a product file in which product information including at least a unit price is stored for each product number; and a sale file in which a special sale period is set and product information different from the product information in the product file is set for each product number; a one-touch call key in which a plurality of keys are arranged, a key table in which one key of the one-touch call key is set corresponding to each product number of the product file, and the one-touch call key for each product number of the bargain sale file. an allocation table having a key table in which one key is set correspondingly; a clock circuit for outputting time; a comparison means for comparing the time of the clock circuit with the sale period of the sale file; The one-touch call key selects a key table corresponding to the product number of the product file when the comparison means is not during the sale period, and the one-touch call key selects a key table corresponding to the product number of the sale file when it is during the sale period. table selection means; and product information calling means for calling, from a product file or a special sale file, product information for a product number determined by the key table selected by the key table selection means when the one-touch call key is pressed. A product data processing device characterized by: .