JPH0282393A - Product sales data processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a product sales data processing device that can register and process bulk sale discounts for individual items, which is called a mix and match (hereinafter abbreviated as M&M) method. Regarding.

[Prior art] At mass retailers such as supermarkets, for example, the unit price is 120
If you purchase any combination of 3 yen worth of orange juice, 140 yen worth of tomato juice, and 150 yen apple juice, they will be sold together for 330 yen, and so on. Some companies have adopted a sales method called the M&M method, in which when a number of items for sale are purchased in bulk, they are sold at a price lower than the total price of the designated items.

In addition, at stores that use this type of M&M system, if you purchase more than the number of items sold in bulk in the same group,
Bulk sale discounts will be given for products with the number of successful points.
For products that exceed the number of sales points, we provide services to customers by subtracting the discount amount per unit from the price of products that are not eligible for bulk discounts, so-called split price discounts. However, there is.

In a product sales data processing device capable of processing bulk sales using the conventional M&M method, information on whether or not to apply a split price discount is held as a system option, and the split price value is determined by the setting process. When discount was set, split price discounts were processed for all registered bulk sale product groups.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] As mentioned above, in the past, if split price discount was set as a system option, split price discount processing would be executed for all bulk sale product groups, and conversely, split price discount processing would be executed for all groups of bulk sold products. If no discount was set, split price discount processing could not be performed for all bulk sale product groups, and the split price discount function could not be used effectively.

Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to set for each bulk sale product group whether or not to give a split price discount to products that are not eligible for discounts when a bulk sale is established, and effectively utilizes the split price discount function to sell bulk sales. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device that can be expanded.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a product data file that stores at least a unit price corresponding to the product code of each product, and stores a bulk sale code that specifies bulk sale conditions for bulk sale products. When the product code of a sales product is input through the input section, at least the corresponding unit price is read out from the product data file to obtain sales data, this sales data is registered in memory, and the product is a bulk sale product. If so, the sales data will be aggregated for each corresponding bulk sale code, and if the bulk sale conditions specified by the corresponding bulk sale code are met based on this aggregated data, the bulk discount amount will be set for the discounted products according to the bulk sale conditions. In the product sales pig processing device that processes discounts, there is an information memory that stores information indicating the presence or absence of split price discounts corresponding to each bulk sale code, and aggregate data of bulk sale products aggregated by bulk sale code. information reading means for reading discount information corresponding to the applicable bulk sale code from the information memory when a condition is met; and split price discount processing means for performing a split price discount on products that are not eligible for discount.

[Operations] If the product sales data processing device takes such a measure, when the product code of a bulk sale product is input, the sales data of that product is aggregated for each corresponding blister and sales code. Then, when this total data satisfies the bulk sale conditions of the bulk sale code, a bulk discount is processed for the discount target product. Further, discount information corresponding to the bulk sale code is read from the information memory,
If this information does not have a split-price discount, the split-price discount will not be processed for the product that is not eligible for the discount, or if there is a split-price discount, the split-price discount will be processed for the product that is not eligible for the discount. be done. In this way, it is possible to select whether or not to give a split price discount for each bulk sale code by setting the discount information in the information memory.

[Embodiment] An embodiment in which the product sales data processing device of the present invention is applied to a PO3 (point of sale) system will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a POS system, which includes n (n≧2) electronic cash registers 11, 12+, . .about.1n is connected via a transmission line 3 to form a closed loop.

Furthermore, the store controller 4 which aggregates the sales data of each sales product registered for sale at each electronic cash register 11 to 1n and issues a sales analysis report 1. It is connected to the.

The file controller 2, as shown in FIG.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 as the main body of the control unit, ROMI 2 that stores fixed data such as communication programs
, a single item file M that stores the necessary information for each item
1 and a bulk sale table M2 that stores bulk sale conditions for each group to which each bulk sale product belongs, a clock circuit 14 that measures the current time, and the store controller 4. Transmission control circuit that controls data transmission]5. It is comprised of a transmission control circuit 16 and the like that controls data transmission between the electronic cash registers 11 to 1n.

As shown in Figure 3, the above single item file M] has a memory for storing the item name and unit price of each item in correspondence with the item code of each item, and accumulates the number of sales items and sales amount for each item. M &
A memory is also reserved for storing the M code (bulk sale code).

In addition, the bulk sales table M2 includes each M&M code (in this example, m from 01 to Om), as shown in FIG.
(assuming that there is a group of products sold in bulk), the set number and set price.

A memory is formed to store the M&M name and an SP flag [Yes=1°No: 0]F as information indicating the presence or absence of split price discount.

And the above single item file M1 and M&M table M2
Data settings in each memory are performed by the store controller 4 or each electronic cash register 0. ~1. l
This can be done as appropriate.

FIG. 5 shows the electronic cash register □~I Tl
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of FIG. C as the control unit main body
The PU 21 has a built-in arithmetic circuit, a memory control circuit, etc., and performs various arithmetic processing based on input data, and also has a ROM 23 for storing fixed data such as program data via a pass line 22, and a ROM 23 for storing fixed data such as program data, and for sales registration processing. The RAM 24 in which various necessary memories are formed is operated. It also includes a transmission control circuit 25 for controlling data transmission with the file controller 2, a keyboard control circuit 27 for inputting key signals from the keyboard 26, and a circuit for displaying the name, price, etc. of products registered for sale. A display control circuit 29 that drives and controls the dot display 28 of the machine, a scanner control circuit 31 that inputs read data from a scanner 30 for reading barcoded single item codes, and an RJ printer 32 that prints on receipts and journals. Drawer 33 for driving control and storing cash etc.
A printer/drawer control circuit 34 for controlling the opening/closing of the printer/drawer is connected to the CPU 21 via the pass line 22.

The keyboard 25 has number keys for inputting numerical data such as the number of sales items and sales amount, a subtotal key for printing and displaying the subtotal amount, and a key for instructing closing of sales registration for one customer. Various product registration keys such as lock keys are provided. There are also control keys for selecting various tasks such as ``Registration,''``Payment,'' and ``Settings.''

As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 24 includes a totalizer 41 for calculating the total price of products sold to customers.
Discount totalizer 4 for calculating the total discount amount for , - customers
2. Display buffer 43, print buffer 44, sales registration file 45 for registering sales data of each sales product by department, transaction, etc., for tabulating sales pigs of bulk sales products registered for sale by M&M code. M&M data buffer 46, number of bulk sale product groups (m in this embodiment)
An M&M setting memory 47 in which M&M codes are preset, an M&M counter memory 48 for specifying M&M codes, and the like are formed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the M&M data buffer 46 stores the set number, set price, M&M name, etc., corresponding to each M&M code from [01] to [Om].
A memory is provided for storing the SP flag, each sales data (single item code, unit price, number of items sold, sales amount), and discount amount.

When the scanner 30 reads the single item code (barcode) of the sold product at the electronic cash register 11 to IIL in which the "registration" mode is selected, the file controller 2
An inquiry about single item data is made to .

Then, the CPU 1 of the file controller 2 that receives this single item data adjustment message executes the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, in response to receiving the makeshift message, the single item file M1 is searched in ST (step) 1, and it is determined whether the single item code in the makeshift message is set on the file. If it is not set, a negative response message is created in ST2 and sent back to the electronic cash register that made the inquiry.

On the other hand, if the corresponding single item code exists, ST3
It is determined whether or not an M&M code is set, that is, whether or not the product is sold in bulk. If the product is not sold in bulk, then, in ST4, the unit reads unit data such as the name and unit price corresponding to the unit code from the unit file M1, and returns this unit data to the electronic cash register that made the inquiry.

On the other hand, in the case of a bulk sale product, that is, if an M&M code is set, ST5 reads the single item data corresponding to the single item code from the item file M1, and reads the M&M code from the bulk sale table M2. Set points corresponding to .

The M&M data of set amount, M&M name, and SP flag are read and both data are returned to the electronic cash register that made the inquiry.

Further, the CPUs 21 of the electronic cash registers 11 to 1n, which inquire of the file controller 2 for single item data and receive the response messages, execute the processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10. That is, 5T
When a response message is received from the file controller 2 at step 11, the type of the message is checked. Then, at 5T12, if the response message is a negative response message, error processing is performed and the process ends. On the other hand, if the response message includes a single pig, normal registration processing is executed as 5T13. That is, the unit price in the single item data is multiplied by the number of items sold to calculate the sales amount, the number of items sold and the amount of sales are cumulatively registered in the sales registration file 45, and the calculated amount of sales is added to the current needle holder meter 41. . Further, the name in the single item data and the calculated sales amount are displayed on the dot display 28, and are printed out on the receipt and journal by the RJ printer 32.

Next, as 5T14, M&
It is determined whether M data is added, that is, whether the registered product is a bulk sale product. If the product is not sold in bulk, it is determined at 5T15 whether or not the close key is input, and if there is no input, the process waits for the next product registration.

In the case of a bulk sale product, it is determined from the state of the M&M data buffer 46 as 5TlB whether the M&M code in the M&M data is a new M&M code. If it is a new M&M code, the M&M code is stored in each memory area corresponding to the M&M code in the M&M data buffer 46.
The number of set items, set price, M&M name and SP flag in the M data, and the single item code of the registered sales product.

Set the number of sales items, sales amount, and unit price.

On the other hand, if the M&M code is not a new code, the M&M code is stored in the M&M data buffer 46 as 5T17.
It is determined whether the single item code of the registered sales product is set in the single item code area corresponding to the M code. Then, if it is set, the sales number and sales amount of the sales item are added to the sales number area and sales amount area corresponding to the corresponding single item code. On the other hand, if it is not set, the single item code, number of sales items, sales amount, and unit price of the registered sales item are set in the single item pig area corresponding to the M&M code in the M&M data buffer 46, and the individual items are ordered in descending order of unit price. Sort the data.

Thereafter, in ST1.5, it is determined whether the close key has been input or not, and if no input has been made, the next product registration is waited.

When the close key is input at 5T15, the count value C of the M&M counter memory 48 is initialized to "0", and then the 5T
18, and this count value C is updated by "+1".

Then, as 5T19, the content of the sales number area of the M&M code corresponding to the count value C of the M&M counter memory 48 in the M&M data buffer 46 is added to calculate the registered number of bulk sale products for which the M&M code is specified, and Compare with the set score of M&M code.

If the number of registered points is greater than or equal to the number of set points, a bulk sale has been established, so as 5T21, the sales amount of the discounted products for the number of set points is added sequentially, and the corresponding set amount is subtracted from this added total amount. By doing so, a bulk discount amount is calculated, and this bulk discount amount is set in the discount amount area of the M&M code in question in the M&M data buffer 46. Next, as 5T22, the SP of the M&M code
Check the state of flag F (information reading means), F="1"
If so, we will perform a split price discount, so if there are products that are not eligible for discounts, we will calculate the split price discount amount by subtracting the set amount, numeral, and number of points from the unit price of each product that is not eligible for discounts. Deduct the amount from the M
&M code is added to the discount amount area (split price discount processing means). At 5T22, sp flag F-“0
'', the above-mentioned split price discount process is not performed.

Thereafter, as 5T23, the M&M name of the M&M code and the discount amount in the discount amount area are printed on the receipt and journal. After the printing of the M&M name and discount amount is completed, or if the bulk sale is unsuccessful at 5T20, it is determined at 5T24 whether the count value C of the M&M counter memory 48 matches the content capacity of the M&M setting memory 47. do. If they do not match, the process returns to 5T18 and the same process is repeated for the next M&M code.

In this way, if the same process is performed on the registered data of each bulk sale product compiled by M&M code [01 code to [Om] in the M&M data buffer 46, 5T
25, the contents of the discount amount area of each M&M code are added to the discount totalizer 42.

Then, from the total amount in the current totalizer 41, the discount totalizer 4
The payment amount is calculated by subtracting the total discount amount in 2, and this payment amount is displayed on the dot display 28. after that,
Performs normal closing processing such as calculation of change and issuance of receipts, and totals the current total 41. Discount table instrument 42. The M&M data buffer 46 is cleared and the process ends.

In this embodiment with such a configuration, it is decided whether or not to perform split price processing for each bulk sale product group, and
When doing so, set the SP flag F corresponding to the corresponding bulk sale code in the bulk sale table M2 to "1",
If not, the corresponding SP flag F is reset to "0".

By doing this, sales registration of bulk sale products is performed, and when a bulk sale for a certain M&M code is established, the state of the SP flag F corresponding to the M&M code is determined. In the case of F-“1”, a bulk discount will be given for the discounted products for the number of set items, and at the same time,
Split price discounts will be applied to products that are not eligible for discounts and exceed the set number. On the other hand, F=“O
”, bulk discounts will be given for products eligible for discounts, but no discounts will be given for products not eligible for discounts.

For example, if the close key is operated while the contents of each area of the M&M data buffer 46 are as shown in FIG. 7, a bulk sale of M&M codes [01] and [02] is established. In this case, for the M&M code [O], the set number is [3], so the single item code [0000000]
1] and two products with the single item code [00000004] are eligible for discount, and a bulk discount amount of 70 yen is calculated and discounted. In addition, the single item code [0000
0100] is not eligible for discount, and the M
Since the SP flag F of the &M code [01] is set to "1", a split price discount amount of 20 yen is calculated for this non-discount item and the discount process is performed.

On the other hand, since the M&M code [02] is either a set item or [3], the three items with the single item code [00000050] are eligible for the discount, and a bulk discount amount of 55 yen is calculated and the discount is processed. In addition, the single item code [0000
0003] and one item code [00000005
] is a product that is not eligible for discount, and the SP flag F of the M&M code [02] is reset to 9 “0”, so the split price discount for this product that is not eligible for discount is Not done.

In this way, according to this embodiment, it is possible to set for each bulk sale product group whether or not to give a split price discount to products that are not eligible for discounts when a bulk sale is established, so the split price discount function can be enabled. It can be used to expand discount sales through bulk sales. Moreover,
Whether or not to perform split price is determined by the state of SP flag F in bulk sale table M2.
It can be easily set by the upper store controller 4 or each electronic cash register 11 to 1n.

In the above embodiment, the present invention was applied to a POS system, but it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to a single electronic cash register. Furthermore, the bulk sale processing method is not limited to the above embodiments,
Of course, various modifications are possible.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, it is possible to set for each bulk sale product group whether or not to apply a split price discount to products that are not eligible for discounts when a bulk sale is completed. It is possible to provide a product sales data processing device that can expand bulk sales by effectively utilizing a price discount function.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figures are diagrams showing an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a POS system, in which Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the POS system, Fig. 2 is a block configuration diagram of a file controller, and Fig. 3 shows a single item file. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the bulk sale table, Figure 5 is a block diagram of the electronic cash register, Figure 6 is a diagram showing the main memory configuration of the RAM in the electronic cash register, Figure 7 is M&M Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the CPU for single item data reconciliation in the file controller; Figures 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the processing operation of the CPU for bulk sale product registration in the electronic cash register. It is. 11-171...Electronic cash register, 2...
-File controller, 4...Store controller, Ml...Single item file, M2...Bulk sales table, 46...M&M data buffer. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue

Claims (1)

[Claims] It is equipped with a product data file that stores at least a unit price corresponding to the product code of each product, and stores a bulk sale code that specifies the bulk sale conditions for bulk sale products, and the product code of the sales product is input through the input section. When input, at least the corresponding unit price is read out from the product data file to obtain sales data, this sales data is registered in memory, and if the product is a bulk sale product, the sales data is stored according to the corresponding bulk sale code. When the bulk sale conditions specified by the applicable bulk sale code are satisfied based on this aggregated data, the product sales data processing device processes the bulk discount amount for the discounted products according to the bulk sale conditions. an information memory that stores information indicating the presence or absence of a split price discount corresponding to a bulk sale code; and when a bulk sale condition is established based on the aggregated data of bulk sale products aggregated by the bulk sale code, the relevant information is stored in the information memory. An information reading means for reading discount information corresponding to the bulk sale code, and if the information read by the reading means indicates that there is a split price discount, the split price value for the product that is not eligible for the discount of the corresponding bulk sale code. 1. A product sales data processing device comprising: split price discount processing means for performing a discount.