JPH07182560A - Commodity data register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability by erasing the commodity key of a commodity whose register is ineffective in the time band of the present time from a key arrangement picture displayed on the screen of a touch sensor panel. CONSTITUTION:This register discriminates the time band of the present time to extract the single commodity codes of all the commodities whose register is effective in the time band based on single commodity code time band data in a by-commodity registering time band storage part. The key number of each commodity key to which the extracted single commodity code is set is read out from a by-commodity key setting code storage part and key name data corresponding to the pertient single commodity code is read out from a by-commodity key name storage part. Then, based on the key number and key name data, a commodity key arrangement picture to be displayed on the screen of the touch panel sensor is prepared and displayed on the screen.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product data registration device such as a POS (point of sale information management) terminal and a portable order input terminal used in restaurants where the menu contents change depending on the time of day.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a conventional POS terminal for restaurants has a touch sensor panel as an input device, and an image in which a plurality of menu keys are arranged is displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel. It is known that when an operation position signal is taken in from, the menu key that has been input and operated is discriminated by the operation position signal, and the data of the menu item set in the menu key is registered.

The touch sensor panel can operate and input the keys displayed in the key layout image, and can operate and input different kinds of keys by switching the key layout image by operating the shift key. Therefore, many types can be operated within a limited screen area. There is an advantage that the key of can be input.

Therefore, the above-mentioned POS terminal for restaurants is suitable for use by restaurants which can provide many menu products to customers.

By the way, among restaurants, there are shops that operate as a coffee shop during the daytime and continue to operate by switching to a menu centered on alcohols at night. Since such a restaurant also has a large number of menu products for daytime and nighttime use, a POS terminal capable of registering menu products with a touch sensor panel is effective.

[0006]

However, in a product data registration device such as a POS terminal equipped with a conventional touch sensor panel, the corresponding menu key displayed in the key layout image corresponds to the key number. The menu product information assigned to the menu key is set in advance in the memory etc., and the data of the key layout image is created and displayed based on this setting data, so the keys displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel The array image is
Although it is possible to switch the image itself by the shift key, it is difficult to switch the type of the keys arranged in one image during business hours because the setting change requires complicated work.

Therefore, in a restaurant where the menu contents change depending on the time of day, even menu keys of products that do not exist in the menu at the current time are displayed in the key layout image and can be registered. , The data of products that could not be ordered was registered due to an operation mistake.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the product key of the product whose registration is invalid in the current time zone can be deleted from the key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel, and the operability can be improved. It is intended to provide a product data registration device.

[0009]

According to the present invention, an image in which a plurality of product keys are arranged is displayed on a screen of a touch sensor panel, and when an operation position signal is fetched from the touch sensor panel, an input operation is performed by the operation position signal. A product-specific key name that stores the key name data of each product in the product data registration device that identifies the product key that is set and registers the data of the product set in the product key A storage unit, a product-specific registration time zone storage unit that stores time zone data that specifies the time zone in which the product registration is valid for each product code, and the product key for each key code corresponding to each product key A product code-specific setting code storage unit that stores a single product code of the product set in, and a time zone determination unit that determines the current time zone,
By product key The individual product code of all the products for which registration is valid in the time zone determined by the time zone determination means among the products for which the individual product code is set in the storage area Inputtable product extraction means for extracting with reference to time zone data, and key number selection for reading out the key number of each product key for which the single product code extracted by this extraction means is set from the product key-specific setting code storage section Means, a key name reading means for reading the key name data corresponding to the single product code extracted by the extracting means from the product-specific key name storage section, and the key number and the key name data read by these reading means. Image creating means for creating a product key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel and a product key layout image created by this creating means. It is obtained and a display control means for displaying on the lean.

[0010]

According to the present invention having such a configuration, when the time zone discrimination means discriminates the current time zone, the individual product codes of all the commodities that are validly registered in that time zone are stored in the commodities registered time zone. It is extracted based on the time zone data for each individual part code. As a result, the key number of each product key in which the extracted single product code is set is read from the product key-specific setting code storage unit, and the key name data corresponding to the single product code is stored in the product-specific key name storage unit. Read from. Then, a product key array image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel is created based on the key number and the key name data, and displayed on the screen.

Therefore, the key number and key name data of the product key for which the single product code of the product whose registration is invalid in the current time zone is set are not included in the product key array image creation data, and the touch sensor panel The product key of the product whose registration is invalid in the current time zone is removed from the key layout image displayed on the screen.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a POS terminal for restaurants whose menu contents change depending on the time of day.

By the way, the restaurant in this embodiment is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm during daytime T1 and operates as a coffee shop during this time, and is open from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm during nighttime T2. During this time, the restaurant will be switched to a menu centered on alcohols for business. Then, a case will be described in which the menu product described in the voucher of the customer who has finished eating and drinking is registered by the POS terminal according to the present invention and is used in an operational store that bills for food and drink.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a POS terminal according to this embodiment. This POS terminal has an input device 4 in which a touch sensor panel 2 and a key switch type keyboard 3 are arranged side by side on an upper part of a terminal body 1 having a control circuit built in, and a cashier screen 5a on the front surface. A CRT display device 5 provided and a printer 6 for printing data on receipt paper, journal paper, etc. are mounted.
A drawer 7 for storing cash or the like is installed at the bottom of the terminal body 1.

An image in which a plurality of menu keys are arranged is displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 3.
It is possible to register the menu item assigned to each menu key. Incidentally, in this embodiment, it is assumed that two kinds of menu key array images can be switched and 24 (4 rows × 6 columns) menu keys are arrayed per image.

On the other hand, the keyboard 3 has function keys such as a numeric key, a subtotal key, a deposit / cash total key, a cancel key, and a clear key, which are provided in a normal POS terminal, and a screen of the touch sensor panel 2. A shift key 3a for switching the menu key layout image displayed in is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the main part of the POS terminal. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 is provided as a main control unit in the control circuit of the POS terminal, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 1 is provided as a main storage unit controlled by the CPU 11.
2 and battery BA can backup the power supply
An AM (random access memory) 13 is provided.

The clock circuit 1 for measuring the current time
4, a communication interface 15 for controlling data transmission with a host computer through a communication line, and an I / O port 16 for sending an opening command signal to a drawer opening device 7a for automatically opening the drawer 7.

Further, a keyboard controller 17 that controls the keyboard 3 to take in a signal generated by a key operation input, a display controller 18 that controls the CRT display 5 to display characters or the like corresponding to display data, A printer controller 19 for controlling the printer 6 to print on recording paper such as receipt paper and journal paper, and a touch panel for controlling the touch sensor panel 2 to take in an operation position signal of XY coordinates generated by a touch operation. Each input / output device controller of the controller 20 and the display controller 21 for controlling the liquid crystal display 2S forming the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 to display the menu key arrangement image is provided.

Then, the CPU 11, the ROM 12,
RAM 13, clock circuit 14, communication interface 15,
I / O port 16 and each input / output device controller 17 to
21 is a bus line 2 such as an address bus and a data bus
2 are electrically connected to each other.

The display forming the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 is not limited to the liquid crystal display.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the menu table 30 formed in the RAM 13. As shown in the figure, in the menu table 30, in addition to the setting area 31 for the individual item code attached to each menu item,
Printing on receipt paper and journal paper, and CRT
A setting area 32 for a menu name (for example, within 10 characters) used for displaying on the display 5, a key display name (for example, 5 for the menu key layout image)
(Within characters) setting area 33, unit price setting area 34 set for each menu item, time zones T1, T2
A display flag setting area 35, a product-based sales point total area 36, and a product-based sales amount total area 37 are separately provided.

Here, the display flag is set to "1" for the time zone in which the registration of the corresponding menu item is valid, and reset "0" for the time zone in which the registration is invalid. That is, in the case of a menu product in which both the daytime time zone T1 and the night time zone T2 are valid, the display flag is "1,1", and the daytime time zone T1 is valid and the night time zone T2 is registered. If the menu item is invalid, the display flag is "1,
The display flag becomes "0, 1" in the case of a menu product in which the registration of the time zone T1 in the daytime is invalid and the registration of the time zone T2 in the night is valid.

Here, the time zone data (display flag) for identifying the time zone in which the product is valid for registration by the individual product code of each product by the single product code setting area 31 and the display flag setting area 35 in the menu table 30. A registration time zone storage unit for each product to be stored is configured.

Further, the single item code setting area 31 and the key display name setting area 33 in the menu table 30 constitute a product-specific key name storage section for storing key name data of each product for each individual product code.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing another main memory area structure formed in the RAM 13. As shown in the figure, the RAM 13 has key numbers i = “1” -corresponding to all menu keys (48 keys) for two images.
"48" setting area 41, single item code KM (1) of the menu item assigned to the menu key of the corresponding key number
~ KM (48) setting code area 42, valid flag TC set when the registration of the menu item assigned to the menu key of the corresponding key number is valid
A menu key management table 40 including a storage area 43 of (1) to TC (48) and an actual arrangement code area 44 for storing a single product code of a menu product for which registration is valid in the current time zone by the corresponding key number Has been formed.

Here, a key number setting area 41 and a setting code area 42 in the menu key management table 40.
With this, a product key-specific setting code storage unit that stores a single product code of a product set in the menu key for each key number corresponding to each menu key is configured.

The key number in the menu key management table 40 and the corresponding single item code K
The setting of N (1) to KM (48) is fixed and fixed by the user at the time of system setup, for example.

In the RAM 13, the daytime time zone T
1 start time (10:00) and end time (17: 5)
9) and the start time (18:00) and end time (22:00) of the night time zone T2 are preset, and
A time zone management table 45 that stores a time zone flag that is set when the current time is the corresponding time zone, a memory 46 of a shift key flag SF that repeats setting and resetting each time the shift key 3a is operated, and the key number. A key number counter 47 for counting i, an image memory 48 for storing two types of menu key array images in the areas M1 and M2, and the like are formed.

Therefore, the CPU 11 is program-controlled so as to execute the interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 at intervals of 1 second, for example. That is, when this interrupt processing is started, first, ST (step) 1 is set to 1
It is determined whether or not a group of customers is in the process of registering a menu item eaten or eaten.

This judgment is set by the start of registration of the menu product eaten and drinked by one set of customers, and the deposit / deposit is completed by the completion of registration.
This is done by checking the state of the flag that is reset when the cash total key is operated. When the registration operation is in progress, it is impossible to switch the menu key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2, so the interrupt processing this time is ended.

On the other hand, when the registration operation is not in progress, the menu key layout image can be switched. Therefore, in ST2, the current time measured by the clock circuit 14 is read and the start time data of the time zone management table 45 and The time zone Tr (r = 1 or 2) at the current time is discriminated by referring to the end time data (time zone discrimination means).

Next, at ST3, the time zone flag corresponding to the current time zone Tr of the time zone management table 45 is checked. If this time zone flag is set to "1", the menu key layout image corresponding to the current time zone Tr is already displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 and switching is not necessary. Terminates interrupt processing.

On the other hand, when the corresponding time zone flag is reset to "0", the menu key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 corresponds to the current time zone. Since it is necessary to switch to, the corresponding time zone flag is set to "1" at ST5.
If it is set to and the other time zone flags are reset to "0", the key arrangement changing process concretely shown in FIG. 6 is executed at ST6.

That is, first, the count value i of the key number counter 47 is initialized to "0". Next, if the key number counter 47 is incremented by 1, it is determined whether the data KM (1) in the setting code area 42 corresponding to the key number i = 1 in the menu key management table 40 is "0". To do. Then, in the case of "0", the valid flag TC (1) of the storage area 43 corresponding to the key number i = 1 of the menu key management table 40 is reset to "0".

On the other hand, if it is not "0", the data KM
Since (1) is a single product code, the single product code setting area 31 and the display flag setting area 35 in the menu table 30 are referred to, and the display flag of the current time zone Tr corresponding to the single product code of the data KM (1) is read. Put in. When this display flag is set to "1", the menu product of the single item code of the data KM (1) is a product whose registration is valid in the current time zone Tr, so the key of the menu key management table 40 is selected. The valid flag TC (1) of the storage area 43 corresponding to the number i = 1 is set to "1".

On the other hand, when the corresponding display flag is reset to "0", the menu item of the single item code of the data KM (1) is an item whose registration is invalid in the time zone Tr of the current time. Area 43 valid flag TC (1)
Is reset to "0".

Thereafter, if the key number counter 47 is further incremented by +1, the data KM (2) in the setting code area 42 corresponding to the key number i = 2 in the menu key management table 40 is the same as above. Perform processing.

In this way, the key number counter 47 is sequentially incremented by +1 and the same processing as described above is performed each time, thereby validating flags TC (1) to TC (48) for key numbers i = 1 to 48. Is confirmed.

When it is confirmed that the count value i of the key number counter 47 exceeds "48", the count value i of the counter 47 is initialized to "0" again. Next, if the key number counter 47 is counted up by +1, the data KM (1) of the setting code area 42 corresponding to the key number i = 1 of the menu key management table 40 and the valid flag TC (of the storage area 43 Check 1). When the data KM (1) is "0" or the valid flag TC (1) is reset "0",
The actual arrangement code KR (1) of the storage area 44 corresponding to the key number i = 1 of the menu key management table 40 is set to "0".

On the other hand, when the corresponding data KM (1) is other than "0" and the valid flag TC (1) is set to "1", the single item code of the data KM (1) is corresponding. The key number i = 1 in the menu key management table 40 because it is a single item code of a product that is valid for registration in the time zone Tr.
The actual arrangement code KR (1) of the storage area 44 corresponding to is the corresponding data KM (1).

Thereafter, when the key number counter 47 is further incremented by +1, the data KM (2) in the setting code area 42 and the storage area 43 corresponding to the key number i = 2 in the menu key management table 40. The same processing as above is performed for the valid flag TC (2).

In this manner, the key number counter 47 is sequentially incremented by +1 and the same process as above is performed each time, whereby the actual arrangement codes KR (1) to KR (48) for the key numbers i = 1 to 48. ) Is confirmed.

When it is confirmed that the count value i of the key number counter 47 exceeds "48", the key arrangement changing process is terminated and the process proceeds to ST7 in FIG.

Here, the data other than "0" among the actual arrangement codes KR (1) to KR (48) determined by the key arrangement changing process are all the menu items whose registration is valid in the current time zone Tr. Is a single product code of the registered valid product extraction means.

At ST7, of the real layout codes KR (1) to KR (48) determined by the key layout changing process, all real layout codes whose data is other than "0", that is, the data is a single product code, are extracted, All the key numbers corresponding to the actual arrangement code are read from the menu key management table 40 (key number selection means).

Next, in ST8, the key numbers 1 to 24 are selected from the key numbers read out in ST7, the single item code corresponding to the selected key number is checked from the menu key management table 40, and the single item code is selected. The corresponding key display name data is read from the key display name setting area 33 in the menu table 30 (key name reading means).

Thereafter, in step ST9, a first menu key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 is created based on the key display name data read out in step ST8 and the corresponding key number. Then, the first menu key layout image data is stored in the area M1 of the image memory 48 (image creating means).

Next, in ST10, key numbers 25 to 48 are extracted from the key numbers read in ST7,
The single item code corresponding to the key number is checked from the menu key management table 40, and the key display name data corresponding to the single item code is read from the key display name setting area 33 in the menu table 30 (key name reading means).

Thereafter, in ST11, a second menu key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 is created based on the key display name data read in ST10 and the corresponding key number. Then, the second menu key arrangement image data is transferred to the image memory 4
8 area M2 (image creating means).

Next, in ST12, the first menu key array image data stored in the area M1 of the image memory 48 is supplied to the display controller 21 to cause the liquid crystal display 2S forming the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 to display the first menu key array image data. The menu key layout image No. 1 is displayed (display control means).

Thereafter, as ST13, the flag memory 46
When the shift key flag SF therein is reset to "0", this interrupt processing is ended.

Further, the CPU 11 is configured to execute the shift key processing shown in FIG. 7 when the key signal generated by the operation input of the shift key 3a is fetched through the keyboard controller 17.

That is, first, the shift key flag S
Examine F. When the reset “0” is set, the image shift command is issued when the first menu key layout image is displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2, so the image is stored in the area M2 of the image memory 48. By supplying the generated second menu key layout image data to the display controller 21, the second menu key layout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2S forming the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 (display control means).

After that, if the shift key flag SF is set to "1", this shift key process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the shift key flag SF set is set to "1", the shift of the image is instructed when the second menu key layout image is displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2. By giving the first menu key layout image data stored in the area M1 of the image memory 48 to the display controller 21,
The first menu key layout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2S forming the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 (display control means).

After that, if the shift key flag SF is reset to "0", this shift key processing is ended.

Further, the CPU 11 sends an operation position signal from the touch sensor panel 2 to the touch panel controller 2
When it is fetched via 0, the key number n of the menu key that has been input and operated is discriminated by the operation position signal, and the menu code KR (n) corresponding to that key number n is the actual arrangement code of the menu key management table 40. Read from area 44. Then, the menu name and unit price corresponding to the menu code KR (n) are read from the menu table 30 and displayed on the CRT display 5. Further, the unit price is added as a sales amount to the sales amount cumulative area 36 corresponding to the menu code KR (n) of the menu table 30 and the program is controlled to add "1" to the sales amount cumulative area 36.

As described above, in the POS terminal of this embodiment, when the current time is the daytime time zone T1, the menu product (the display flag corresponding to the time zone T1 whose registration is valid in the daytime time zone T1) is effective. Two types of menu key array images are created based on the key display name data of the set product) and the key number for which the single product code of the product is set, and stored in the image memory 48. Then, the shift key 3a is operated to alternately display on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2.

On the other hand, when the current time is the night time zone T2,
Menu products for which registration is valid in this evening time zone T2 (products for which the display flag corresponding to time zone T2 is set)
The two types of menu key layout images are created on the basis of the key display name data and the key number for which the single item code of the product is set, and the contents of the image memory 48 are changed.
Then, the shift key 3a is operated to alternately display on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2.

In FIG. 8, (a) is a display example of the first menu key layout image in the daytime zone T1.
(B) is a display example of the second menu key array image in the daytime zone T1. Also, (c) is the night time zone T2.
Is a display example of a first menu key layout image in,
(D) is a display example of the second menu key layout image in the night time zone T2.

As is apparent from the figure, the first and the second screens which can be displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 in the daytime T1.
In the second menu key layout image (FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b)), the menu products (potatoes, tori Karaage, salami, small beer, large beer, etc.) for which registration is invalid in the daytime T1 are both available. ) Is automatically removed.

On the other hand, the first and second menu key layout images (FIGS. 8C and 8D) that can be displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel 2 in the night time zone T2 are both night time. Menu products for which registration is invalid for obi T2 (lunch A,
Lunch B, grape juice, bean beans, etc.) have been removed.

Therefore, in the daytime zone T1, menu products whose registration is invalid in the daytime zone T1 and in the nighttime zone T2, the menu products whose registration is invalid in the nighttime zone T2. It is possible to prevent operational mistakes that would result in incorrect registration of each. As a result, operability can be improved.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the operation position signal is fetched from the touch sensor panel 2, the menu key which is operated by the operation position signal is discriminated and the data of the product set in the menu key is registered for sale. Although the present invention is applied to a POS terminal, the POS terminal has a function of transmitting data of a product to a kitchen printer or a customer printer connected online to print it, that is, a menu product ordered by the customer before eating and drinking. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a POS terminal used in an operational store for registering.

Also, in recent family restaurants and the like, a host controller has a portable order input terminal having a built-in wireless circuit, and a host controller capable of wireless data communication with each order input terminal. We have installed an order management system that wirelessly collects the order data of each customer input at each order input terminal with a host controller and performs data processing for slip creation and accounting. However, even in the portable order input terminal in such a system,
The present invention can be applied by using a touch sensor panel as an input device for each menu key.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time zone is divided into two, but the time zone can be divided into three or more by providing a display flag according to the number of the time zones. Of course, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0068]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, it is possible to delete a product key of a product whose registration is invalid in the current time zone from the key layout image displayed on the screen of the touch sensor panel. Therefore, it is possible to provide a product data registration device capable of improving operability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a POS terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit configuration in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of a menu table provided in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a main memory area formed in the RAM of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process relating to time zone menu key array image creation executed by the CPU of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart specifically showing the key layout changing process shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing shift key processing executed by the CPU of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a display example of a menu key array image for each time zone in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... Touch sensor panel 2S ... Liquid crystal display 3 ... Keyboard 11 ... CPU 14 ... Clock circuit 30 ... Menu table 40 ... Menu key management table 45 ... Time zone management table 48 ... Image memory

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An image in which a plurality of product keys are arranged is displayed on a screen of a touch sensor panel, and when an operation position signal is taken in from the touch sensor panel, the input product operation key is identified by the operation position signal. A commodity data registration device for registering commodity data set in the commodity key, and a commodity-specific key name storage unit for storing the commodity key name data for each commodity code attached to each commodity; A product-specific registration time zone storage unit that stores time zone data that specifies the time zone in which the product is valid for each individual product code, and a product that is set in the product key by the key number corresponding to each of the product keys Product key-specific setting code storage section for storing the individual product code, time zone determining means for determining the current time zone, and product key-specific setting code storage section Among the products for which the individual product code is set, refer to the individual product code time zone data of the individual product registration time zone storage section for the individual product codes of all the products that are valid for registration in the time zone determined by the time zone determination means. Registration valid product extracting means for extracting the key number of each product key for which the single product code extracted by the extracting means is set, and the key number selecting means for reading from the product key-specific setting code storage section, and the extracting Key name reading means for reading the key name data corresponding to the single item code extracted by the means from the product-specific key name storage section, and the touch based on the key number and the key name data read by these reading means. The image creating means for creating the product key layout image displayed on the screen of the sensor panel and the product key layout image created by this creating means A product data registration device, comprising: a display control unit for displaying cleanly.