JPH1166435A - Cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cash register which can easily manage the limit date for every commodity and can contribute to the effective consumption. SOLUTION: This cash register registers the information on the sold commodities in the following constitution. That is, a control part 1 performs the total control of the register and an input part 2 inputs the identification data on commodities, the limit date for every commodity, the commodity identification data or the commodity information including the data of production through the usable period of every commodity. An arithmetic part 3 calculates the limit date for every commodity based on the date of production and the usable period of the commodity. A retrieval part 51 retrieves the commodity names according to the commodity identification data. Then a writing part 6 writes the commodity information including at least the commodity names and the limit date for every commodity into an IC card 61 of a purchaser as the digital information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cash register for registering merchandise information of sold merchandise.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of money registering device, a control means for controlling the whole, an input means for inputting merchandise information including merchandise identification data, the number of sales and the amount of sales,
There are printers provided with printing means for printing product information on documents.

[0003] More specifically, the product information is printed on a document certifying the sales activity, that is, on a receipt or receipt, and in addition to the product identification data, that is, the product name, the number sold, and the sales price, the sales date and time, the store Name, regular holiday of the store,
Information such as business hours and additional information such as weather information near the store are printed for the convenience of consumers.

[0004] Here, the quality level of products such as foods, medicines, dry batteries, and home electric appliances decreases with the passage of time from the date of manufacture. Such products can be consumed by describing the expiration date, expiration date, quality assurance date, etc., or a reference date such as a production date and a predetermined period from the production date, that is, an expiration date. Or the expiration date indicating the period during which quality assurance is possible. Then, the consumer consumes the product based on the expiration date or with reference.

[0005]

In the above-described conventional cash register, the consumer who has purchased the product sees the product name, the number of sales, the sales amount, and the like printed on the receipt or receipt, and reads the product information. You can check.

However, since the expiration date is not printed on the receipt or receipt, the expiration period or the quality assurance period has passed, and there is a waste that the product is discarded without being consumed.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a money registering apparatus that can easily manage the expiration date of a product and contribute to efficient consumption. is there.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a money registering apparatus for registering merchandise information of sold merchandise, comprising: a control means for controlling the whole; Input means for inputting product identification data and product information including a reference date and a predetermined period from the reference date, and an expiration date based on the reference date and the predetermined period. Computing means for calculating, a search means for searching for a product name corresponding to the identification data, and a writing means for writing product information including at least the product name and the expiration date as digital information in a storage medium carried by the purchaser. It has a configuration.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cash registering apparatus for registering merchandise information of sold merchandise. Input means, a search means for searching for a product name corresponding to the identification data, and a writing means for writing product information including at least the product name and the expiration date as digital information in a storage medium carried by the purchaser. It has a configuration.

According to a third aspect, in the first or second aspect, storage means for storing at least the identification data of the commodity and the expiration date is provided in connection with the control means. It has a configuration.

According to a fourth aspect, in the first or second aspect, the communication means connected to the communication line and transmitting the digital information to the communication line is connected to the control means. The configuration is provided.

According to a fifth aspect, in the first or second aspect, a printing means for printing at least the product name and the expiration date on a document is provided in connection with the control means. It has a configuration.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the product information is bar code information attached to the product, and the input means reads the bar code information. It is configured to have a barcode reader.

According to a seventh aspect, in the first or second aspect, the product information is data carrier information carried on a carrier wave transmitted from a data carrier attached to the product. The input means has a data carrier reader for reading the data carrier information.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a control unit, which controls the entire system by a microcomputer based on a preset operation system program.

Reference numeral 2 denotes an input unit, which is provided with a barcode reader 21 and a keyboard 22 having a numeric keypad by a circuit to form an input means. Here, the product to be sold is food (not shown), and a bar code is attached. From the identification data of the product, the sales amount, and the expiration date of the product, ie, the expiration date 2b, or from the identification data, the sales amount, the reference date, ie, the production date, and the predetermined period from the reference date, ie, the effective expiration date from the production date, Product information 2a is attached to the product as barcode information.

The sales quantity of the product is determined by the keyboard 22.
And the bar code reader 21 reads the bar code information attached to the product, and when the identification data and the expiration date 2b are not attached to the product, Identification data, date of manufacture,
The validity period from the date of manufacture is input.

Reference numeral 3 denotes an arithmetic unit, which is provided in the control unit 1 and forms arithmetic means. The arithmetic unit 3 is connected to the input unit 2 via the control unit 1, and based on the input production date and effective expiration date, the expiration date. The day 2b is calculated. Reference numeral 4 denotes a communication unit, which forms communication means by a communication interface and is provided in connection with the control unit 1.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a host computer, which is connected to the communication unit 4 via a communication line and includes a search unit 51 forming search means.
The data of the product information 2a including the expiration date 2b and the expiration date 2b are input and registered via the communication line, and the search unit 51 searches for the product name corresponding to the identification data and outputs it to the communication unit 4.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a writing unit, which is an IC card reader / writer which forms a writing means and is provided in connection with the control unit 1 and the arithmetic unit 3. When the product name and the expiration date 2b input from the communication unit 4 or the expiration date 2b are not attached to the product, the product name, the manufacturing date, the effective shelf life from the manufacturing date, and the calculation unit 3 calculate Expiration date 2b
That is, the product information 2a including at least the product name and the expiration date 2b is output as digital information to the IC card 61 which is a storage medium carried by the purchaser of the product and written.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a storage unit, which forms a storage means by a readable and writable nonvolatile RAM, and stores identification data of goods,
The sales quantity, the sales amount, and the expiration date 2b, that is, at least the identification data and the expiration date 2b are stored.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a printing unit, which is a printer. The printer forms printing means, and a document certifying a sales activity, that is, a receipt 81 is paid out, and at least the product name and the expiration date 2b corresponding to the identification data are printed on the receipt 81. Print. The display unit 9 displays the total sales amount of the product to the purchaser using the liquid crystal.

The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in # 1, a plurality of products are sold. In # 2, the sales quantity of each product is input from the keyboard 22 to the input unit 2, and the product information 2a includes the product identification data, the sales amount, and the expiration date 2b, or the identification data, the sales amount, and the manufacture. The date and the expiration date are input to the input unit 2 using the barcode reader 21. Then, the search unit 51 searches for a product name corresponding to the identification data, and the searched product name data is transmitted from the host computer 5 via the communication unit 4 and input to the control unit 1.

In step # 3, when the date of manufacture and the validity period from the date of manufacture are input, the arithmetic unit 3 calculates the expiration date 2b of each product based on the date of manufacture and the validity period.
Is calculated. Next, in # 4, the control unit 1 calculates the total sales price based on the sales quantity and sales price of each product.

In step # 5, the writing unit 6 stores the identification data of the product as shown in FIG. 3, the product name corresponding to the identification data, the quantity sold, the sales price, and the expiration date 2b, ie, the product name and the expiration date 2b. Is written into the IC card 61 carried by the purchaser as digital information. In # 6, the printing unit 8 prints the same product information 2a as that written on the IC card 61 by the writing unit 6 on the receipt 81 as shown in FIG.

The purchaser of the product inputs the digital information stored in the IC card 61 directly into the home personal computer (not shown) without using a keyboard or the like with the IC card 61, and Of the expiration date 2b, that is, the period during which it can be consumed.

In the cash register of the first embodiment, as described above, the identification data of the product and the expiration date 2b thereof, or the identification data of the product, the production date and the effective expiration date from the production date are used. When the product information 2a including the period is input and the manufacturing date and the effective expiration date are input, the expiration date 2b is calculated based on each of them, and the digital data including at least the product name corresponding to the identification data and the expiration date 2b Since the information is output to the IC card 61 carried by the purchaser, the digital information stored in the IC card 61 is input to the purchaser's personal computer or the like without using a keyboard or the like, and the expiration date of the product 2b
In other words, it is possible to easily manage the consumable period and reduce the amount of products that are discarded without being consumed, thereby contributing to efficient consumption.

Further, since the storage unit 7 for storing at least the identification data of the product and its expiration date 2b is provided in connection with the control unit 1, for example, the product name of the product sold after the store closes and its expiration date 2b Is output, and the expiration date 2b can be collectively confirmed for each product.

Further, since the printing unit 8 is provided in connection with the control unit 1 and prints at least the product name and the expiration date 2b corresponding to the identification data on the document, the consumer can use the expiration date when purchasing the product. 2b can be easily confirmed with a document.

Since the input unit 2 is formed with the bar code reader 21 for reading bar code information attached to the product, the identification data of the product and the expiration date 2b
Or the product information 2a including the product identification data, the date of manufacture, and the validity period from the date of manufacture can be easily and efficiently input.

In the first embodiment, the product is a food, the expiration date of the product is the expiration date 2b, the reference date is the manufacturing date,
And the predetermined period is set as the effective expiration period. However, for example, when the product is a home electric appliance, the respective items may be set as the warranty expiration date, the manufacturing date, and the warranty period, and are not limited.

Further, in the first embodiment, the calculating unit 3 for calculating the expiration date 2b based on the production date and the effective expiration date of the product is provided. When the expiration date 2b is input, the calculation unit 3 may not be provided, and there is no limitation.

In the first embodiment, the communication section 4 connected to the host computer 5 via a communication line is provided, and the search section 51 for searching for a product name corresponding to the product identification data is provided to the host computer 5. Although provided, the communication unit 4 and the host computer 5 are not provided, and the search unit 51 may be connected to the control unit 1 and provided separately, and there is no limitation.

In the first embodiment, the product information 2a is bar code information attached to the product, and the input unit 2 is formed with the bar code reader 21 for reading the bar code information. When 2a is character information attached to a product, the input unit 2 may be formed with a reading scanner that reads the character information, and a plurality of input units 2 may be provided, and there is no limitation.

In the first embodiment, the product information 2a is bar code information attached to the product, and the input unit 2 is formed with the bar code reader 21 for reading the bar code information. 2a is, for example, a magnetic recording medium,
Alternatively, when the input information is code information written on an information recording medium such as an optical recording medium, the input unit 2 may be formed to include a code information reading head that reads the code information, and further includes other devices. The product information 2a may be formed and input to the input unit 2 without any limitation.

In the first embodiment, the expiration date 2b or the production date and the effective expiration date of the product are input to the input unit 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the expiration date / time 2c or the production date / time and the effective expiration date are input, and the expiration date / time 2c is input.
c may be printed on the receipt 81 without any limitation.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, functions different from those in the first embodiment will be described, and members having substantially the same functions as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The input unit 2 is provided with a data carrier reader 23
Is provided to form input means, and a data carrier (not shown) having a storage medium and transmitting a radio wave as a carrier wave is attached to a product to be sold. When the data carrier does not attach the identification data of the product, the sales amount, and the expiration date 2b, or the expiration date 2b to the product, the identification data, the sales amount, the production date, and the effective shelf life from the production date. Is described as data carrier information in the storage medium. Then, while the number of items sold is input from the keyboard 22, the data carrier reader 23 wirelessly reads the data carrier information carried on the carrier wave transmitted from the data carrier, and identifies the identification data and the expiration date 2b. Alternatively, the identification data of the product, the date of manufacture, and the validity period from the date of manufacture are input.

The communication unit 4 is connected to a communication line, which is a telephone line, and sells or sells the product name, sales quantity, sales amount, and expiration date corresponding to the identification data at the time of product sales or after sales.
b, that is, each product information 2a including at least the product name and the expiration date 2b is transmitted to the telephone line as digital information. Then, the digital information is directly transmitted to the purchaser's remote home or office via a telephone line, and is automatically input to each purchaser's personal computer or the like.

In the cash register of the second embodiment, as described above, the communication unit 4 connected to the communication line
Is connected to the control unit 1 and outputs digital information to a communication line, so that digital information can be easily and automatically input to a personal computer or the like via a communication line even in a remote place. it can.

Further, since the input means is formed with the data carrier reader 23 for reading the data carrier information attached to the product, the data carrier reader 23 transmits the data carrier information carried on the carrier wave transmitted from the data carrier. It reads the product identification data and its expiration date 2b, or the product information 2a including the product identification data, the production date, and the validity period from the production date.
Can be easily and efficiently input in a non-contact manner.

[0043]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification data of the product and its expiration date, or the product information including the identification data of the product, the reference date and a predetermined period from the reference date, are input, and the reference date and the When the predetermined period is input, the expiration date is calculated based on each, and the digital information including at least the product name corresponding to the identification data and the expiration date is output to the storage medium carried by the purchaser, so that the digital information is stored in the storage medium. Digital information is input to a personal computer or the like without using a keyboard or the like, and the expiration date such as the expiration date or the expiration date of the product, that is, the expendable period is easily managed and is not consumed. Products that are discarded as they are can be reduced, which can contribute to efficient consumption.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the product information including the product identification data and the expiration date is input, and the purchaser carries digital information including at least the product name corresponding to the identification data and the expiration date. Output to media,
Digital information stored in the storage medium is input to a personal computer or the like without using a keyboard or the like, and the expiration date or the expiration date of the product,
That is, it is possible to easily manage the period during which the product can be consumed and reduce the number of products that are discarded without being consumed, thereby contributing to efficient consumption.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, a storage means for storing at least the product identification data and its expiration date is provided in connection with the control means. Therefore, for example, the product name and the expiration date of the product sold after the store is closed can be output, and the expiration date can be checked collectively for each product.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, a communication means connected to a communication line is provided in connection with the control means to transmit digital information to the communication means. Since the information is output to the line, digital information can be easily and automatically input to a personal computer or the like via a communication line even in a remote place.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, a printing means is provided in connection with the control means, and at least a product name and an expiration date corresponding to the identification data. Is printed on the document, so that the consumer can easily confirm the expiration date with the document when purchasing the product.

According to the sixth aspect, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, if the product information is barcode information attached to the product, the input means reads the barcode information. Since it is formed with a barcode reader, it is easy and efficient to input the product identification data and its expiration date, or product information including the product identification data, the reference date and a predetermined period from the reference date. can do.

According to the seventh aspect, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, if the merchandise information is data carrier information transmitted from a data carrier attached to the merchandise, the input means may be used. Because it was formed with a data carrier reader that reads the data carrier information,
A data carrier reader reads data carrier information carried on a carrier wave transmitted from the data carrier, and includes product identification data and its expiration date, or product product identification data, a reference date and a predetermined period from the reference date. Product information can be input easily and efficiently without contact.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the above.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of printing on a receipt according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another example of printing on a receipt according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part (control means) 2 Input part (input means) 21 Barcode reader 23 Data carrier reader 2a Product information 2b Expiration date (expiration date) 3 Calculation part (calculation means) 4 Communication part (communication means) 51 Search part (Searching means) 6 Writing unit (writing means) 7 Storage unit (storage means) 8 Printing unit (printing means) 81 Receipt (document)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A cash register for registering merchandise information of a sold merchandise, comprising: a control means for controlling the whole; and merchandise identification data and its expiration date, or merchandise identification data, a reference date and its Input means for inputting product information including a predetermined period from the reference date; calculating means for calculating the expiration date based on the reference date and the predetermined period; search means for searching for a product name corresponding to the identification data; Writing means for writing, as digital information, merchandise information including at least a name and an expiration date on a storage medium carried by the purchaser, a cash registering device. 2. A cash register for registering merchandise information of a sold merchandise, comprising: control means for controlling the whole; input means for inputting merchandise information including identification data of the merchandise and its expiration date; Money provided with search means for searching for a product name corresponding to identification data, and writing means for writing product information including at least a product name and an expiration date as digital information in a storage medium carried by the purchaser. Registration device. 3. The cash register according to claim 1, wherein storage means for storing at least the identification data of the commodity and the expiration date is provided in connection with the control means. 4. The money according to claim 1, wherein the communication means connected to the communication line and transmitting the digital information to the communication line is provided in connection with the control means. Registration device. 5. The cash register according to claim 1, wherein a printing means for printing at least the product name and the expiration date on a document is provided in connection with the control means. 6. The product information is bar code information attached to the product, and the input means includes a bar code reader for reading the bar code information. A cash register according to claim 1 or claim 2. 7. The product information is data carrier information carried on a carrier wave transmitted from a data carrier attached to the product, and the input means has a data carrier reader for reading the data carrier information. The cash register according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cash register is formed.