JPH01276393A - Electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To decrease the burden of a salesclerk by printing and outputting a menu table to record the name and unit price of a unit price input forcible merchandise with a key operation. CONSTITUTION:A menu flag is set to a flag memory for the merchandise in which a unit price input forcible flag is set by a menu setting means, and the unit price is set to the unit price area of a merchandise code file. The merchandise code file is retrieved by the menu printing means, the name and unit price of the merchandise to set the menu flag are read and printed and outputted as a menu table. Thus, any number of the menu table to record the name and unit price of the unit price input forcible merchandise can be printed and outputted with a key operation in a short time. Thus, the burden of the sales clerk can be decreased.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an electronic cash register used in a retail store that uses a menu table (price list) that records the names and unit prices of products whose unit prices must be input. Regarding.

[Prior Art] An electronic cash register has a product code area in which a unit price entry forced flag is stored in addition to product data such as the product name and 11 price corresponding to the product code of each product. For sales registration of products that have a file and have this unit price input forced flag set, there are cases where unit price input is forced. In general, the product is a product whose unit price is changed depending on l or time, or a product whose unit price is forced to be input.

By the way, among the products for which unit price input is forced, there are some products that do not have price tags affixed to them or are sold at a unit price different from the price tag, and it is difficult for a cashier to memorize all the unit prices of such products. For this reason, when opening a store, a menu table is created that records the name and unit price of products that require unit price input, and is posted in a position where the cashier can easily see it at each checkout location. We are working hard to confirm this.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the past, the above-mentioned menu table was created, for example, by hand by a clerk before the opening of the store, and therefore it took time and effort to create this menu sheet, especially when multiple electronic devices were used. Stores that use Can-U Register require a menu to match, which puts a burden on store staff. If you change the settings in the unit price area of the product code file every time the unit price changes, you will be able to register all products just by entering the product code, and there will be no need to create a menu table. In stores using multiple electronic cash registers, changing the unit price must be performed for each product code file for all electronic cash registers, which is extremely troublesome and difficult in practice.

Therefore, the present invention aims to reduce the burden on store d by printing out as many menu sheets as possible in a short time with simple key operations, recording the names and unit prices of products for which unit price input is mandatory.
The present invention is intended to provide an electronic catch register that can perform the following tasks.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention has a product code file that forms an area for storing the product name, unit price, and unit price input forced flag corresponding to the product code of each product, and the unit price For sales registration of products for which the input forced flag has been set, the electronic cash register that forces unit price entry is equipped with a flag memory to store menu flags corresponding to the product code of each product, and the unit price entry is forced. A menu setting means that sets a menu flag in the flag memory of a product for which a flag is set and a unit price in a unit price area of a product code file, and a menu setting means that sets a menu flag in the flag memory of a product for which a flag is set, and a unit price for the product for which a menu flag is set in the flag memory. The menu printing means is provided with a menu printing means for reading out from the code file and printing it out.

Further, a number setting means for setting the number of printed sheets is provided,
The name and unit price of the product for which the menu flag is set may be printed out for the number of sheets set by the sheet number setting means.

[Function] With the electronic cash register of the present invention, for a product for which the unit price input forced flag is set by the menu setting means, a menu flag is set in the flag memory and the unit price is set in the unit price area of the product code file. Set. Then, the menu printing means searches the product code file, reads out the names and unit prices of the products set in the menu flag, and prints them out as a menu table.

By setting the number of sheets to be printed using the sheet number setting means, the menu table is printed out for the set number of sheets.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a block configuration diagram of an electronic cash register. In the figure, 1 is a CPU (central processing unit) as the main body of the control unit, which has built-in arithmetic circuits, memory control circuits, etc., and responds to various input data. ROMI 3 stores fixed data such as programs for the CPU 1 to control various parts via the pass line 12, and variable input data such as various input data and arithmetic processing data. The RAM 14 that stores data is operated. In addition, you can select various business modes such as "registration,""accounting,""inspection," and "setting" and execute them using the CPU II.
a control key input circuit 16 that inputs a command signal from a control key 15 operated with a key that commands the
Product sales data.

a keyboard input circuit 18 for inputting key signals from the keyboard for inputting setting data, etc.; a display control circuit 20 for driving and controlling a display section for electronically displaying the name of the product being sold, the total amount of sales, etc.; , a printer control circuit 22 that drives and controls a printer 21 for printing on receipts, etc., a clock circuit 23 that measures time, and the like are connected to the CPU 1 via the pass line 12.

As shown in FIG.
In the mode, the number of sales items, sales amount, PLU
(Price lookup) numeric keys 31 for inputting codes, etc.; subtotal key 32 for calculating the subtotal portion of products registered for sale to - customers; and finalization of sales registration for - customers. The deposit/cash total key 33 commands, the PLU key 34 commands that the numerical data is set or the PLU code, the amount key 35 commands that the numerical data is set or the amount of money, and the monetary value key 35 commands that the numerical data is the number of sales items. Multiplication key 36 to command
In addition to the sales registration keys such as, cancel key 37, # key 3
Various fun keys such as 8, clear key 39, and exchange key 40 are provided. In addition, deposit/cash key 33
functions as the setting end key in the "setting" mode,
The multiplication key 36 functions as a code entry key in the "setting" and "inspection" modes, and the # key 38 functions as a menu flag setting key in the "setting" mode, and as a copy number setting key in the "inspection" mode. .

As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 14 includes a name area AI that stores the name of the product corresponding to the PLU code set for each product, and a unit price input forced area AI that is set for products for which unit price entry is forced. Flag area A2.Flag F] and menu flag F2 that is set for the product to be printed on the menu table. A PLU code file 41 is formed which includes a unit price area 83 for storing the unit price of the product and a sales accumulation area A4 for accumulating the number of sales and sales amount of the product.

Also, a flag area for storing a copy flag F3 set when automatically printing out a menu table on multiple sheets;
A PLU setting number area that stores the PLU code number n set in the PLU code file 41, a serial number area that stores the serial number printed on the receipt, a copy number area that stores the number p of the menu table to be printed, and this From the register number area that stores the unique number of the electronic cash register, the responsible person name area that stores the name of the operator who performs the registration work, the area that stores the current date and time clocked by the clock circuit 23, etc. A memory 42 is formed.

Furthermore, in addition to the work memory 43, print buffer 44, etc., there is also a copy counter C1 that counts the number of printouts of the menu table, and a PLU that counts the number of PLU code searches for the PLU code file 41 when printing out the menu table. A counter memory 45 including a code counter C2 is formed.

The CPU II is program-controlled to execute the main routine shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 after the power is turned on and predetermined initial processing is completed. That is, it waits for key data to be input from the keyboard 17 as the STI, and when key data is input, the business mote selected by the control key 15 is checked.

However, if the key data is from the numeric key 31, this numeric data is held and the next key data input is awaited.

When it is recognized that key data has been input in STI and that the "setting" mode has been selected by the control key 15 in ST2, the type of key data is determined. Then, in ST3, if it is key data or the multiplication key 36, the immediately preceding set number data is determined, and in ST4, if the set number data is a menu setting code, the menu setting process shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

That is, it waits for input of key data from the keyboard core again as 5TII. Then, when key data is input, the type of key is determined. Here, if the key data is from the numeric key 31, this numeric data is held and the input of the next key data is awaited.

If the key data is from the PLU key 34 as 5T12, the immediately preceding digit data is used as the PLU code and the PLU
The code file 41 is searched, and if a PLU code matching the set number data is set, it is determined whether the unit price input forced flag F1 corresponding to the PLU code is set to "1". If it is cleared to "0", it is determined as an error. On the other hand, if the unit price input forced flag F1 is set to "1", the system waits for a code preset for menu flag setting to be entered. Then, when the menu flag setting code is entered using the numeric key 31 and the # key 38 is then entered, the menu flag F corresponding to the searched PLU code is
2 to 11”.

Next, wait for the unit price to be set. And number key 3
] When the unit price is entered and the amount key 35 is then input, the entered unit price is stored in the unit price area A3 corresponding to the searched PLU code. After that, 5TII
Return to and wait for the next key data input.

Key data must be entered at 5T11, S T 1.2
5, the key data is not from the PLU key 34.
Assuming that the key data is from the deposit/account key 33 at T13, the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 4. In addition, key data or number key 31, PLU key 34 and deposit/
If the key is other than the current total key 33, an error will occur.

In the main routine, key data is input in ST1, and it is recognized in ST2 that the business mode selected by the control key 15 is not the "setting" mode, but the "inspection" mode is selected in ST5. Then,
Determine the type of key data. Then, in ST6, if the key data is from the multiplication key 36, the immediately preceding set number data is determined, and in ST7, if the set number data is a menu print code, the menu print process shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

That is, as 5T21, it is checked whether the copy flag F3 is set to "]". If it is set to "1", it waits for the # key 38 to be input as 5T22. If the # key 38 is input, it is determined as 5T23 whether or not a number has been entered using the number key 31 immediately before the input of the # key 38, and if the number has been entered, it is determined as 5T24 in the copy number area. Rewrite the number of printouts p in this number data. Next, as 5T25, the print output number p of this copy number area is set in the copy number counter C1, and the process advances to 5T2B.

On the other hand, at 5T23, if the number has not been entered immediately before the input of the # key 38, the print output number p already stored in the copy number area is set as is in the copy number counter C1, and the process advances to 5T26.

On the other hand, if the copy flag F3 has been cleared to "0" at 5T21, the copy number counter C1 is set to "1" and the process advances to 5T2B.

In 5T2B, set the count value of copy number counter C to
-1” is subtracted. In addition, PLU code counter C2
Sesera "]". Next, the above PL as 5T27
The PLU code file 41 is searched using the count value of the U code counter C2 as the PLU code. and,
It is determined whether or not the menu flag F2 corresponding to the applicable PLU code is set to "1", and if it is set to "1", the name and unit price corresponding to the searched PLU code are determined respectively. The information is read out and the printer 21 is driven to print it out on a receipt. Menu flag F2 is “
0'', the above-described printing process is not performed.

After that, change the counter value of PLU code counter C2 to "
+1'' is added, and it is checked as 5T28 whether the count value of this code counter C2 exceeds the PLU setting number n in the PLU setting number area.

Then, the count value of PLU code counter C2 is PL
If the U setting number n is not exceeded, return to 5T27 and press P again.
PLU code file 4] is searched based on the count value of LU code counter C2.

At 5T28, if the count value of PLU code counter C2 exceeds the PLU setting number n, the receipt is sent as long register-1 processing, and the data in the serial number area, register number area, person in charge name area, date area, and time area is Each data is printed, a receipt is cut, and a menu is issued from the Ren-1 issuing port. After that, it is checked whether the count value of the copy number counter C1 is rOJ or not, and if it is "1" or more, it is 5T.
Return to 2B and perform the menu table issuance process again. In contrast, whether the count value of the copy number counter C1 is "0"
If so, the process returns to the main routine shown in FIG.

In a store that uses a plurality of electronic cash registers of this embodiment configured in this way, each electronic formula cash register R
A PLU code file 4 as shown in FIG. 3 is created in the AM 14. However, products whose unit price is changed by [ ] or by time are treated as forced unit price entry products, and the forced unit price entry flag F corresponding to the PLU code of that product
Set 1 to []".

Next, when opening a store, a menu table is created using an electronic cash register with the names of the products whose unit prices must be entered and the unit prices for that day printed.

After entering the menu general constant code in the "setting" mode, the clerk enters the multiplication key 36 and declares menu setting processing. After that, the clerk enters the PLU code of the product whose unit price must be entered to record it on the menu table, and then presses the PLU code.
Enter the LU key 34. Next, after entering the menu flag setting code, the # key 38 is input. Furthermore, after setting the daily price of the product on that day, the amount key 35 is input.

By doing this, the flag area A2 corresponding to the PLU code of the product in PLU code file 4]
, the menu flag F2 is set to "1", and the unit price entered by the key is stored in the unit price area A3.

In this way, when the menu flag F2 and unit price setting operation for all forced unit price input products to be recorded in the menu table are completed, the deposit/current/old key 33 is input.

Next, the clerk switches the business mode to the "inspection" mode, inputs the menu print code, then inputs the multiplication key 36, and declares menu print processing. It is assumed that the copy flag F3 is set to "1" and the number of copies of the menu table to be printed can be set. For this reason, the store clerk checks the number of printouts p set in the number of copies area, determines whether it matches the number of sheets required for the menu table (for example, the number of electronic cash registers in the store), and if it matches, Input only the # key 38, and if there is a discrepancy, input the # key 38 after setting the required number. Then,
The contents of the copy number area are rewritten to the set number data.

When the # key 38 is input, the number p of printouts in the copy number area is set in the copy number counter C1, and the menu table issuing process described below is repeated until the count value reaches 10. That is, the PLU code file 41 is sequentially searched in code order, and the menu flag F2 is searched.
The names and unit prices of products set to ``1'' are read out and sequentially printed out on Ren-1. And P.L.
When the search for the U-code file 41 is completed, Ron receipt processing is performed and the menu is issued as a menu table.

FIG. 7 shows an example of issuing a menu table in this embodiment, where 51 is a stamp with the store name, etc., 52 is the date in the date area, 53 is the receipt number in the serial number area, and 54
55 is the name of the cashier in the person in charge name area, 56 is the electronic cash register number in the register number area, and 57 is the time in the time area. Then, one menu table M is issued by cutting at the position of the broken line G in the long rent process.

As described above, according to this embodiment, after setting the menu flag F2 and the unit price of the product for which unit price input is required to be printed on the menu table by repeating a simple key operation, the menu flag F2 can be set by repeating a simple key operation. The product name and unit price set are automatically printed out on the receipt and issued as a menu table. This menu table is automatically issued for the number of printouts p set in the number of copies area when the copy flag F3 is set to "1".

Therefore, there is no need for the store clerk to create a menu table by hand, and any number of menu sheets can be created in a short time by simple key operations, which greatly reduces the burden on the store clerk. Furthermore, since the menu table is printed out by the printer 21, it is very easy to read, and registration errors due to misreading can be prevented.

If the copy flag is set to F3 or "0", only one menu sheet will be printed per key operation for one menu printing process, but the required number of sheets can be printed by repeating the same key operation for the number of sheets to be printed. Needless to say, it is possible to create a menu table, which reduces the burden compared to the conventional method.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, it is possible to print out as many menu sheets as possible in a short time with simple key operations, recording the names and unit prices of products for which unit price input is mandatory. We provide an electronic cash register that can reduce the burden on store staff.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 7 are diagrams showing one embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic catnip register, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the key arrangement of a keyboard, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the CPU, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the menu setting processing routine in the CPU, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the menu printing processing routine in the CPU. , FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of issuing a menu table. 11...CPU, 13...ROM, 14...RA
M. 15...control key, 17...keyboard,
19...Display section, 21...Printer, 3]...Number key, 32...Subtotal key, 33...Deposit/Cash total key,
34...PLU key, 35...Amount key, 36...
・Multiplication key, 38...# key, 41...PLU code file, Fl...Unit price input forced flag, F2...
Menu flag, F3/Copy flag. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue 51 - "1111 Wora Tenmiwo" TI Figure 7

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) The name of the product corresponding to the product code of each product,
In an electronic cash register that has a product code file forming an area for storing unit prices and unit price input forced flags, and forces unit price input for sales registration of products for which the unit price input forced flags are set, A flag memory has an area for storing a menu flag corresponding to the product code of the product, and a menu flag is set in the flag memory of the product for which the unit price input forced flag is set, and the unit price of the product code file is set. a menu setting means for setting a unit price for an area;
An electronic cash register comprising menu printing means for reading out from the product code file the names and unit prices of products for which menu flags are set in the flag memory and printing them out. (2) The name of the product corresponding to the product code of each product,
In an electronic cash register that has a product code file forming an area for storing unit prices and unit price input forced flags, and forces unit price input for sales registration of products for which the unit price input forced flags are set, A flag memory has an area for storing a menu flag corresponding to the product code of the product, and a menu flag is set in the flag memory of the product for which the unit price input forced flag is set, and the unit price of the product code file is set. a menu setting means for setting a unit price for an area;
a number setting means for setting the number of sheets to be printed; and a menu printing means for reading out the name and unit price of a product for which a menu flag is set in the flag memory from the product code file and printing out the number of sheets set by the number setting means. An electronic cash register characterized by comprising: