JPH04190496A - Article sales data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to product sales data processing devices called electronic cash registers, POS (point of sale) terminals, etc. The present invention relates to a product sales data processing device used in a store that provides benefits to customers based on transaction serial numbers.

[Prior Art] Conventional product sales data processing devices of this type process sales of registered products when a cashier registers the code, price, quantity, etc. of a product to be purchased by a customer through an input device such as a keyboard or scanner. The data is registered in the storage unit, displayed on the display, and printed out on the receipt and journal (internal recording paper) by the printer. Also, -
When a customer completes the registration of all products purchased and operates the subtotal key, the total of all products purchased by that customer is displayed on the display. There, the customer makes a payment, and the cashier operates the closing key that corresponds to the customer's payment method. As a result, the customer's total data and the transaction serial number issued for the current transaction are printed on the receipt and journal, and the receipt is issued.

Incidentally, the transaction serial number is a number that is updated by, for example, "+1" each time one transaction is completed, and is useful as information for identifying a transaction, for example, when returning goods. Therefore, like a lottery ticket, a suitable number string is set in advance, and when the transaction serial number issued to a customer matches that number string, benefits such as discounts are given. It is possible to promote this.

Conventionally, there have been two methods for implementing such benefits: One of these is that the cashier checks the transaction serial number printed on the receipt issued in response to the operation of the closing key, and issues a discount ticket or the like if it matches a preset number string for benefits. Another method is to prepare a sheet of paper with a special number string printed on it at store opening, and based on this, the customer checks the transaction serial number printed on the receipt, and if it matches, the customer can cancel the transaction.・Apply to Nunya and receive benefits.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the former method increases the burden on the cashier, takes time to confirm the transaction serial number, and has the problem of poor customer service. On the other hand, in the latter method, the burden on the customers is high, so troublesome customers will not check the service, and the service quality will not be satisfactory. In addition, with either method, it is not guaranteed that a bonus will be awarded due to an oversight in the number string, etc.

Therefore, the present invention provides a service in which a privilege is given to a customer when a transaction serial number issued for each transaction matches a preset number string for a privilege, for example, without requiring unnecessary effort and time. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device that can be implemented reliably without any problems and can promote sales.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides product sales data that is issued by printing product sales data input through a product registration operation on a receipt together with a transaction serial number issued for the transaction as a closing process. In the processing device, a benefit data storage means for setting and storing benefit data for a transaction serial number, a transaction serial number detection means for detecting a transaction serial number issued for the transaction in accordance with closing processing, and this detection means. a benefit determination means for determining the presence or absence of a benefit based on the transaction serial number detected by the method and the contents stored in the storage means; and a benefit output means for outputting a notification when the determination means determines that there is a benefit. It is.

[Function] With the present invention having such a configuration, in the closing process after registering the sales products processed in one transaction by the product registration operation, the transaction series issued for the transaction is Number detected. The presence or absence of a benefit is automatically determined based on this transaction serial number and the contents stored in the benefit data storage means, and if there is a benefit, a message to that effect is output.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in this embodiment, when the transaction serial number, which is updated by "+1" for each transaction on the stand-alone electronic cash register, matches a preset number string, the customer is automatically given a discount benefit ( This section describes the case in which a special discount (referred to as a special discount) is given.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electronic cash register. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a CPU (central processing unit f) constituting the main body of the control unit, which has a built-in arithmetic circuit, a memory control circuit, etc., and executes various arithmetic processes based on input data. Via
ROM that stores fixed data such as program data
(read-only memory) 3, and RAM (random medium access), which has various memory areas for storing variable data such as input data and arithmetic processing data.
memory) 4. In addition, signals are input from a clock circuit 5 for counting the date and time, a mode switch 6 for selecting various business modes such as "registration,""inspection,""accounting," and "setting," and a clock circuit for storing cash, etc. 110 (input/output) port 9 that outputs a drive signal to the drawer opening device 8 that opens the drawer 7, a set number of "00" and "0" to "9" for inputting numerical data as shown in FIG. 1 for the key, 2 for multiple department keys each preset with department codes for classifying each product, 3 for the subtotal key that instructs to output the subtotal amount, 3. For the deposit/cash key that instructs the closing of registration in the transaction. 4. A keyboard controller 11 that receives key signals from a keyboard 10 on which various keys such as 5 is arranged as a clear key used for clearing numbers and canceling errors, and 6 is a discount key used to instruct product discounts; A display controller 13 that drives and controls a display 12 that displays sales amounts, total amounts, etc., a printer controller 15 that drives and controls a printer 14 that prints on receipts, journals, etc. are connected to the CPUI via the path line 2. has been done.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 1, the RAM 4 includes: a department totalizer 21a for accumulating the sales data of each product for each department; a transaction totalizer 21b for accumulating the sales data for each transaction; and a special discount totalizer for accumulating the discount amount due to special discounts. A totalizer table 21 consisting of a totalizer 21c, etc., a total amount memory 22 that stores the total amount of products registered in one transaction, and a special discount message memory that stores message data on a receipt when a special discount is established. 23, a display buffer 24 that temporarily stores display data on the display 12, a print buffer 25 that temporarily stores print data on receipts, etc., and a serial number counter 26 that counts and issues transaction serial numbers. Special discount table (benefits data storage means) 2 for setting and storing arbitrary discount rates corresponding to multiple types of number strings corresponding to transaction serial numbers
7 is formed.

Thus, while the CPUI is in the "registration" mode selected by the mode switch 6, numeric data is entered into the numeric key 1 of the keyboard 10, and then one of the 2 keys is entered into the department key. Then, the number data is recognized as the sales amount of the products belonging to the corresponding department code, and the total is registered in the department totalizer 21H for each department code,
Addition processing is performed to the total amount memory 22. In addition, the sales amount and the corresponding department code are displayed on the display 12, and
The printer 14 prints out the receipt and journal.

Next, when 3 is pressed on the subtotal key, the CPU is program-controlled to execute the process shown in FIG. In other words, the content of the total amount memory 22 is "0".
”, then the sequence number counter 2
The transaction serial number counted by 6 is read out (transaction serial number detection means). Then, it is determined whether a numerical string matching the read transaction serial number is set in the special discount table 27 (privilege determination means). If they do not match, it is determined that there is no special discount benefit, and the contents of the total amount memory 22 are displayed as a subtotal amount on the display 12, and the printer 14 prints out the receipt and journal. Finish the process.

On the other hand, if a number string that matches the transaction serial number is set in the special discount table 27, it is determined that a benefit is available, and the discount rate set corresponding to that number string is stored in the total amount memory 27. Calculate the discount amount due to the special discount by multiplying the amount within. Then, the subtotal amount after the special discount is calculated by subtracting the discount amount from the amount in the total amount memory 22. Further, the discount amount is added to the special discount totalizer 2IC. Next, the subtotal amount after the special discount is displayed on the display 12 and printed out on the receipt and journal by the printer 14 (privilege output means), and this process is completed.

After that, when 4 is pressed on the deposit/cash total key to instruct to close the registration, the CPU II displays the total amount (if the special discount is successful, the subtotal amount after the special discount; if the special discount is not successful, the total amount in the memory 22 is Φ The amount) is accumulated in the transaction-specific memory totalizer 2jb as the sales amount of the cash transaction, and the printer 14 prints out the receipt and journal. -jL to issue a receipt and drawer 7
to be opened. After that, set the serial number counter 26 to “+↓
” and clear the total amount memory 22,
It is now waiting for the next customer to register.

In a store using the electronic cash register of this embodiment configured as described above, a number string corresponding to an appropriate serial number and a discount rate are input to the special discount table 27 through a presetting process before the store opens. Set it. After the store opens, customers register the products they are purchasing by operating keys in the same way as before. Then, a transaction serial number is issued to each customer in the order of registration. When the serial number matches the number string set in the special discount table 27, a discount is automatically given to the customer's total amount.

For example, now, a transaction sequence number [0] is issued to a customer who purchases three items belonging to department code [1] with a unit price of 250 yen and one item belonging to department code [3] with a unit price of 1250 yen.
051] is set in the special discount table 27 corresponding to a discount rate of 10%. In this case, if the customer registers the products he or she wants to purchase and then presses 3 on the subtotal key, the customer will receive a discount of 2000 yen for the total amount of 2000 yen.
0 (2000xlO%) yen is calculated, and the customer's payment amount becomes 1800 yen. An example of issuing a receipt in this case is shown in FIG. In the figure, a printed message "Special Discount" 31 indicating the discount amount is data set in the special message memory 23 in advance. Further, reference numeral 32 is a transaction serial number issued to the customer.

In this way, according to this embodiment, by registering the sales of the products purchased by each customer through conventional key operations, the transaction serial number issued to a certain customer or a preset number string can be registered. When you do so, you will be able to automatically discount the customer's total.

Therefore, it becomes possible to provide benefits with lottery-like elements using transaction serial numbers, which leads to promotion of sales. Moreover, since there is no need for store staff or customers to check the transaction number printed on the issued receipt, there is no need for poor customer service in the registration process or for the customer to feel burdened. There is also the advantage that benefits can be reliably awarded without making mistakes such as overlooking a number string.

In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which a benefit is given to the customer by discounting the total amount, but the type of benefit is not limited to a discount, and may include, for example, a benefit such as a free gift. You can. In this case, when the transaction serial number matches an appropriately set number string, a voice is emitted or a message is displayed to inform the clerk of this fact.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, when the transaction serial number issued for each transaction matches, for example, a preset number string for a benefit, a benefit is granted to the customer. services can be reliably performed without wasting time and effort,
It is possible to provide a product sales data processing device that can promote sales.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figure shows an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the electronic cash register, FIG. 3 is a diagram of the key layout of the keyboard, and FIG. 4 shows the CPU's subtotal key processing related to the present invention. The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of issuing a receipt. 1...CPU, 3...ROM, 4...RAM. 10...Keyboard, 22...Total amount memory, 2
7...Special discount table (benefits data storage means), K
3...Subtotal key (benefits processing instruction key). Applicant's representative Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue ('I')
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A product sales data processing device that prints and issues product sales data input through a product registration operation on a receipt together with a transaction serial number issued for the transaction as a closing process, comprising: a privilege data storage means for setting and storing privilege data for the number; a transaction series number detection means for detecting a transaction series number issued for the transaction in accordance with the closing process; The present invention is characterized by comprising: a benefit determining means for determining the presence or absence of a benefit based on the number and the contents stored in the storage means; and a benefit outputting means for outputting a message to that effect when the determining means determines that there is a benefit. Product sales data processing device.