JPS63694A - electronic cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides external control of automatic registration operations that are automatically performed by the register itself in order to confirm operation during inspection and repair during the final manufacturing process or installation. This invention relates to an electronic cash register that can be operated remotely from the department.

[Prior Art] Some electronic cash registers are designed to ensure that the printer, display, drawer, and other component parts of the electronic cash register are in good working order at the final stage of the manufacturing process or after inspection and repair after installation at each user's sales floor. to operate,
Or, in order to confirm that calculation processing, registration processing, etc. have been executed correctly, by automatically inputting the key code of the same key input operation procedure as the key input operation performed by the cashier during actual sales registration work, Some devices have an automatic registration function that automatically executes test sales registration tasks.

Generally, in an electronic cash register having such an automatic registration function, an automatic registration key memory is formed in the internal storage section to store each key code of the key operation procedure described above in the order of key operation. When an automatic registration start command is input by operating a combination of numeric keys and function keys, the key codes are read one by one from the automatic registration key memory and the key input process corresponding to the key code is automatically performed. executed.

In an electronic cash register having such an automatic registration function, the inspector does not need to input individual test data from the keyboard, so it is possible to improve the work efficiency of manufacturing quality inspection and inspection/repair.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, even in the electronic cash register having the above-mentioned automatic registration function, the following problems still need to be solved.

That is, although individual test data does not need to be inputted using the keyboard, the automatic registration start command needs to be inputted by operation n directly using the keys on the keyboard. - On the other hand, multiple electronic cash registers are installed at each sales floor of department stores, supermarkets, etc. and can be used as POS (
It is generally incorporated into point-of-sale (point of sale) systems.

Therefore, when inspecting or repairing each electronic cash register, it is necessary for the operator to go to each electronic cash register and input the above-mentioned automatic registration start command. As a result, there is a concern that the time required for inspection and repair work will increase.

The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to control the start and stop of automatic registration operations based on automatic registration start and stop commands input from an external control unit. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cash register that can remotely control automatic registration operations and further improve the efficiency of product inspection and inspection/repair operations.

Means for Solving Problem C] As shown in FIG. An automatic registration key memory 5 is provided which stores a plurality of key codes 4 in a fixed order in response to the key input operation procedure 3 performed during registration work, and an automatic registration start command is input from an external control unit 6 via a transmission line. Then, the key code reading means 7 sequentially reads out the key codes 4 stored in the automatic registration key memory 5 according to the above-mentioned fixed order, and the automatic key processing means 8 performs each key input corresponding to each key code sequentially read out. Execute processing sequentially. Furthermore, when an automatic registration stop command is input from the external control unit 6, the automatic registration stop means 9 stops the key input processing in the automatic key processing means 8.

[Function] With the electronic cash register configured in this way, for example, when an operator sends an automatic registration start command from the external control unit, the key codes stored in the automatic registration key memory are sequentially read in the electronic cash register. The key codes are read out and key processes corresponding to the key codes are automatically executed in sequence.

In other words, automatic registration operations are started. Further, when an automatic registration stop command is sent from the external control unit, the automatic registration operation is automatically stopped in the electronic cash register.

E Example] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the entire POS system incorporating a plurality of electronic cash registers according to the embodiment. In this POS system, a plurality of electronic cash registers (ECR) 13 are connected in a closed loop to one terminal controller (TC) 11 as an external control unit via a transmission line 12.

The terminal controller 11 is installed, for example, in an office of a sales store, and controls the sales registration operations of each electronic cash register 13 by sending various commands to each electronic cash register 13 arranged in each sales floor. and a keyboard lla for the operator to input various commands.
and a display section 11b that displays data returned from each electronic cash register 13.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing each electronic cash register 13. That is, a keyboard 15 is provided on the front of the housing 14, a display section 16 is provided on the upper part of the housing 14 for electronically displaying the department code of the sold product, the total sales amount, etc. Each is provided with a receipt issuing port 17 and a drawer 18 for storing cash. Further, a customer display section 19 having the same configuration as the display section 16 is attached to the upper surface of the housing 14.

As shown in the figure, the keyboard 15 includes a number key 20 for inputting the sales amount of sold products, a department key 212 for indicating the classification of the product, a deposit/cash key 22 for calculating the total amount, etc. In addition to the sales registration key, a control key 23 operated by a key is provided.

The control key 23 is a control switch for controlling the power on and off, and for instructing the central processing unit to execute various operations such as [registration], [inspection], [accounting], and [setting].

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the electronic cash register 13. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) 25 has a built-in arithmetic circuit, etc., and performs various arithmetic processing based on input information from the keyboard 15, as well as an address bus 26. Data bus 27. A ROM 29 that stores fixed data such as programs for each business via a control line 28, and an RA that stores sales data such as the sales amount of each product 9 input by key.
Operate M30. Also, a control key input circuit 3 to which a command signal from the control key 23 is input.
1. A keyboard input circuit 321 receives key signals from the keyboard 15; a display control circuit 33 sends out display signals to the display section 16; 19; a printer control circuit 35 of a dot printer 34 and a transmission path 12 that print out registration results on receipts; The transmission control circuits 36 connected to the terminal controller 11 via the data buses 27 .
It is connected to the CPU 25 via a control line 28.

As shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 30 stores sales data such as the sales amount and number of items sold, which are input by key operations of the registration keys such as the number keys 20 and department keys 21 of the keyboard 15. For example, for sales registration operations such as a sales registration file R1 that is cumulatively stored by department code, a totalizer that calculates the total amount for -1 customers, and a numeric buffer that temporarily stores the numerical data entered with the numeric key 20. A work buffer R2 consisting of various necessary memories is formed.

Furthermore, an automatic registration key memory R3 is formed within the RAM 30. At each address of the automatic registration key memory R3, key codes corresponding to each key operated are stored in a predetermined order, assuming the key input operation procedure performed during sales registration work. Further, a command buffer R4 is formed to temporarily store various commands input from the terminal controller 11 via the transmission line 12 and the transmission control circuit 36.

When various commands are input from the terminal controller 11 to the control section 36 via the transmission path 12, the CPU 25 executes inline processing according to the flow E' shown in FIG. It consists of crumbs. That is, when a command is input to the terminal controller 11 to the Lr 54'+control circuit 36 at Pl, it is checked whether the processing for the previously input command has been completed. Part 1. If the previous processing task has been completed, the newly input command is stored in the command buffer R4 of the RAM 30. Note that if the previous processing task is being executed, the input command is stored in the command buffer R4 after waiting for the completion of that processing task.

When the storage of the input command in the command buffer R4 is completed, the process returns to Pl and waits for the next command input.

Further, the CPU 25 is programmed to execute the automatic registration task according to the flowchart of FIG. 7 when the automatic registration start command is stored in the command buffer yR4. That is, the command from the terminal controller 11 is stored in the command buffer R4 of the RAM 30 at P2, and if the command is an automatic registration start command at P3, the process advances to P4.

Note that in the command buffer R4, once the stored command is read out and executed, the stored contents are cleared.

At P4, one key code stored at one address in the automatic registration key memory R3 is read. Then, key processing corresponding to the one read key code is automatically executed. That is, for example, if the read key code is one of the number keys 20, the number corresponding to that key is stored in the number buffer in the work buffer R2 and displayed on the display section 16.19. If the read key code is one of the department keys 21, the numerical data stored in the numeric buffer is determined to be the sales amount of the sold product, and the corresponding department in the sales registration file R1 is In addition to performing department registration processing for the code,
The dot printer 34 prints out the department code and sales amount on the receipt. When the key processing for one key code is completed at P4, the stored contents of the command buffer R4 are checked at P5. If no new command has been input, the process returns to P4 again, the key code stored in the next address of the automatic registration key memory R3 is read out, and the key processing corresponding to the read key code is performed in the same manner as described above. Execute.

If a new command is stored in the command buffer R4 at P5, it is checked at P6 whether the new command is an automatic registration stop command. If the command is other than the automatic registration stop command, the command is not executed. That is, without stopping the automatic registration service, the process returns to P4 and reads out the key code of the next address from the automatic registration key memory R3.

Then, at P6, if the command in the command buffer R4 is an automatic registration stop command, the automatic registration service is stopped. That is,
The process returns to P2 without returning to P4 and waits for a new command to be input from the terminal controller 11 into the command buffer R4.

Although not shown in the figure, if the key processing for the key code at the final address of the automatic registration key memory R3 is completed in the key processing of P4 before the automatic registration stop command is input from the terminal controller 11, the automatic registration operation is automatically performed. Stop.

In a POS system incorporating a plurality of electronic cash registers 13 configured as described above, when an operator inputs an automatic registration start command by operating keys on the keyboard lla of the terminal controller 11, this automatic registration start command is sent to the terminal controller 11. The information is then transmitted to each electronic cash register 13 via the transmission line 12. Each electronic cash register 1 that received the automatic registration start command
3 sequentially reads the key codes stored in the automatic registration key memory R3 of its own internal storage section and executes key processing.

In other words, automatic registration operations are started.

Then, when the operator inputs an automatic registration stop command by operating keys on the keyboard lla of the terminal controller 11 while each electronic cash register 13 is performing automatic registration work, this automatic registration stop command is transmitted from the terminal controller 11 to the transmission line 12. The information is transmitted to each electronic cash register 13 via the electronic cash register 13. Then, the automatic registration operation in progress is immediately stopped.

In this way, since the terminal controller 11 can remotely control the start and stop of automatic registration operations at each electronic cash register 13, the operator does not need to go to each electronic cash register 13. Therefore, the efficiency of inspection and repair of each electronic cash register 13 can be greatly improved.

Further, even in the inspection at the time of factory shipment, a large number of electronic cash registers can be inspected at once by one inspector, thereby improving the inspection efficiency.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, automatic registration operations are started and stopped by automatic registration start commands and automatic registration stop commands input from an external control unit such as a terminal controller. Therefore, the automatic registration work can be controlled remotely, and the work efficiency of product inspection and inspection/repair can be further improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 shows an electronic cash register of the present invention, Figs. 2 to 7 show an electronic cash register according to an embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 2 shows an electronic cash register incorporating an electronic cash register. A block diagram showing the entire POS system. Figure 3 is an external view of the electronic cash register. Figure 4 is an external view of the electronic cash register.
5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the main memory of the storage section, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the operation. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11...Terminal controller, 12...Transmission line, 13...Electronic cash register, 15...Keyboard, 16.19...Display section, 20...Number key, 21...Department Key, 22...Deposit/Cash key, 23
...Control key, 25...CPU, 29...
・ROM, 30...RAM, 34...Dot printer, 36...Transmission control circuit, R3...Automatic registration key memory, R4...Command buffer〇Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7

Claims (1)

[Claims] In an electronic cash register that executes a sales registration operation based on product data of a sales item inputted from a keyboard, a plurality of key codes are stored in a certain order in accordance with the key input operation procedure performed during the sales registration operation. an automatic registration key memory; and key code reading means for sequentially reading out the key codes stored in the automatic registration key memory in response to an automatic registration start command input from an external control unit via a transmission line in the predetermined order. , automatic key processing means for sequentially executing each key input process corresponding to each key code sequentially read out by the key code reading means; An electronic cash register comprising: automatic registration stopping means for stopping key input processing in automatic key processing means.