JPS5814699B2 - Group management method for electronic cash registers - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a group management system for electronic cash registers.
The present invention relates to a group management method for ECRs that collectively manages data related to products registered by a plurality of staff operating ECRs in a data transmission system that transmits and receives data between ECRs.

For example, in a restaurant, etc., multiple ECRs are installed that have a checker function for registering products and a checker function for making payments, and customers can go to one of the ECRs to eat and drink. It would be very convenient to be able to order things and pay for things.

Furthermore, if a plurality of operators can arbitrarily register and pay for each ECR, the functionality of the ECR can be further improved.

However, when adopting the above system,
It is necessary to manage product data collectively in one of the ECRs.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide an ECR group management system that allows at least one ECR out of a plurality of ECRs to collectively manage product data.

In summary, the present invention is that when an arbitrary staff member inputs a certain customer's product data and staff number using an arbitrary ECR, the product data and staff number are stored in a memory provided in the specific ECR, and then the staff number is stored in the memory provided in the specific ECR. Then, when the clerk inputs the customer number and clerk number from any ECR in order to settle the bill, the registered product data is read out from the memory of a specific ECH and the bill is made.

The present invention will be described in more detail below along with embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an ECR group management system to which the present invention is applied.

In the figure, in this embodiment, four ECRs 11 to 14 are used.
A case where this is applied to a system commonly connected by a common bus 10 will be explained.

Further, it is assumed that three operators (A, B, C) operate these ECRs 11 to 14.

The ECRs 11 and 13 are called home machines, and manage data registered by operators A, B, and C, respectively.

That is, the ECR 11 is assigned in advance to manage product data registered by operators A and C.

The ECR 11 includes a check pick-up table that stores the customer number of a certain customer (hereinafter referred to as check pick-up) registered by operators A and C, and a totalizer that stores cumulative data registered by operators A and C, respectively. A memory 41 is provided.

The ECRI 3 is predetermined to manage product data registered by operator B.

This ECR 13 includes a memory 43 having a check pick-up table that stores the check pick-up registered by operator B and a totalizer that stores cumulative data.
is provided.

The ECRs 12 and 14 merely have a registration function and a payment function, and do not have a memory for managing each operator A, B, and C.

And each operator A, B, C has each ECRI1 to 14.
Registration and settlement can be performed by operating any ECR among them.

FIG. 2 is a key arrangement diagram of the ECH keyboard to which this invention is applied.

This keyboard 20 is provided in each of the ECRIs 1-14.

A mode switch 21 serving as mode setting means switches between a registration mode and a payment mode.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the mode switch 21 is set to E.
It also includes functions to turn off the CR power and set inspection mode.

A unique staff number (operator code) for each staff member is set in advance in the key inserted into this mode switch 21, and when the staff member inserts his or her own key, each ECR 11 to 14 can be operated from that key. Can read operator codes.

The department key 22 is used to input department codes 1 to 3 (DPI to 3) manually, and when this department key 22 is operated,
Predetermined amount data corresponding to each department code can be input.

The numeric keypad 23 is used to manually enter a check number, operator code, etc., and the clear (CL) key 24 is used to correct incorrect numerical values entered from the numeric keypad 23.

The arithmetic key 25 is a SERV key 251, which is operated when a customer orders food or drink, etc. (hereinafter referred to as pre-check registration), and the numerical value entered from the numeric keypad 23 is a check pick-up key. CHK-# key 252 for identification and C to be operated at the time of payment
ASH key 253.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of an ECR to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

When any key included in the keyboard 20 is operated, a key human input signal or a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 3 is activated.
given to.

In relation to this CPU 3, a memory 4 (see FIGS. 4 to 6 described later)
(described in detail in the drawings), a display 5, and a printer 6 as a printing means.

FIG. 4 is an illustrative diagram showing the contents stored in the memory of each ECR, FIG. 5 is an illustrative diagram specifically showing the data stored in the operator machine pick-up table shown in FIG. The figure is an illustrative diagram specifically showing the data stored in the check pick-up table of FIG. 4.

Next, referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, each memory 41 to
The data stored in each of 43 will be explained.

In the figure, memories 41 to 44 are each connected to the ECRI
1 to 14 are built in.

The memory 41 includes storage areas 411 to 415, an operator machine pick-up table 51, and a check pick-up table 6.
Contains 1.

The storage area 411 stores unit prices in advance corresponding to department codes 1 to 3, and also includes a totalizer (hereinafter referred to as TTL) that stores the total amount, and a number counter (hereinafter referred to as TTL) that stores the number of registered times. , counter, CNT).

The storage area 412 is working registers R1 to R5, and has the function of a calculation register when the CPU 3 performs calculations.

Further, the memory area 413 stores flags F1 to F4.

The operator machine pick-up table 51 stores which operator belongs to which home machine.

The check pick-up table 61 stores the check pick-up for each customer and the total amount of food and beverages ordered by that customer (hereinafter referred to as the check amount).

A storage area 414 is for storing the total amount registered by operator A (hereinafter referred to as a sales totalizer), and a storage area 415 is for storing operator C's sales totalizer.

The memories 42 to 44 of the ECRs 12 to 14 include storage areas 411, 412, and 413 provided in the memory 41, respectively.
Storage areas similar to and 51 are provided.

Further, the memory 43 of the ECR 13, which is operator B's home machine, is provided with a check pick-up table 63 and a storage area 434 for storing operator B's sales total.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the order of key operations in the registration mode, and FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the order of key operations in the payment mode.

FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram showing the data printed on the check receipt in the registration mode, and FIG. 10 is an illustrative diagram showing the data printed on the payment receipt in the payment mode.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining specific operations in the registration mode according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining specific operations in the payment mode.

Next, specific operations in the registration mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, FIG. 9, and FIG. 11.

First, suppose that a customer orders food and drink from an arbitrary operator (for example, Operator A).

Accordingly, operator A can select any ECR (e.g. ECR
12) Insert your own key into the mode switch 21 and set it to registration mode.

Thereby, the CPU 3 reads operator A's operator code from the inserted key.

At the same time, it is determined that the registration mode is set.

Subsequently, operator A manually enters the customer's check number (for example, r333j) using the numeric keypad 23.

This check pick-up "333" can be done by preparing a plurality of check pick-ups in advance and selecting one from the prepared check pick-ups each time a customer places an order.

The CPU 3 determines whether or not there is a key input signal from the keyboard 20, and when determining that there is a key input signal, determines whether the input is from the numeric keypad 23 or not.

If it is not the numeric keypad 23, it is determined whether it is CHK #252 or not.

If it is the numeric keypad 23, the check number [333J input from the numeric keypad 23 is stored in the register R1, the flag F1 is set, and the process returns to the initial state.

Next, operator A enters the numerical value “
333-'' is the check pick-up, the CHK# key 252 is operated.

In response, the CPU 3 determines that the CHK# key 252 has been operated, and determines whether the flag F1 is set.

If flag F1 is not set, error processing is performed.

That is, even though the CHK# key 252 has been operated, if a check pick-up has not been input from the numeric keypad 23 immediately before, it is treated as an error.

If the flag F1 is set, it is determined whether the number input from the numeric keypad 23 is three digits or not.

Since the check number is predetermined to be 3 digits, if the number is other than 3 digits, an error will be processed.

If it is 3 digits, it is determined whether the flag F2 has been reset.

If flag F2 is set, handle the error,
If it has been reset, the machine number table 52 specifies the ECRI1 to which operator A belongs based on the operator code of operator A, and the check number r333j stored in register R1 is sent to ECR11.
is stored in the check pick-up table 61.

Then, the flag F1 is reset, and the flag F1 is reset.
2 and check number r333 of register R1.
Transfer J to register R4 and return to the initial state.

Next, if the food and drink ordered by the customer corresponds to department code 1, operator A operates the DPI key of the department key 22.

In response, the CPU 3 determines that the department key 22 has been operated, and determines whether the flag F2 is set.

If the flag F2 is not set, it is assumed that the check pick-up has not been input and an error process is performed.

If flag F2 is set, it is determined whether flag F1 has been reset.

That is, immediately before the department key 22 is operated, the numeric key 2
If 3 has been operated, an error will be handled.

If the flag F1 has been reset, the unit price preset (for example, 700 yen) corresponding to the department code 1 is read from the storage area 421 of the memory 42 and stored in the register R2.

Then, the unit price data of 700 yen is added to the totalizer (TTL) corresponding to department code 1 in the storage area 421, and the corresponding counter (CNT) is incremented.

Then, the printer 6 prints the department code DPI and unit price data of 700 yen on the pre-check receipt 7 as shown in FIG.

Next, when the customer orders food and drink corresponding to department code 2, he operates the DP2 key of the department key 22.

In response, the CPU 3 stores, for example, 300 as the unit price data for the department code 2 in the register R2 in the same manner as described above.
Add yen to make the check amount 1000 yen, and write the unit price data 3 in the totalizer in the storage area 421.
00 yen is added and the counter is incremented.

Further, the department code 2 and unit price data of 300 yen are printed on the pre-check receipt 7 by the printer 6.

When the customer completes the order, operator A operates the SERV key 251 included in the calculation keys 25.

In response, the CPU 3 determines whether the flag F2 is set and the flag F1 is reset.

If flag F2 is reset and flag F1 is set, error processing is performed, and if flag F2 is set and flag F1 is reset, check number r333J stored in register R4 and check number r333J stored in register R2 are processed. The pre-check amount "1000" is stored in the check pick-up table 61 of the ECR 11 that manages operator A.

At the same time, the pre-check amount is added to operator A's sales totalizer 414.

Then, the printer 6 prints SERVIOOO as the total amount as shown in FIG.

Furthermore, in order to identify operator A's home machine, -#001A123 o1 is printed as a machine number, and finally a date such as 05/19 is printed, and a check number ``333j'' is printed.

Then, the value 9 obtained by adding this check number r333J is printed as a check digit (described in detail later).

This check digit may be multiplied by each check pick-up instead of being added.

When the printing of the check receipt as shown in FIG. 9 is completed, the register R2 and flags F1 and F2 are reset, respectively, and the operation in the registration mode is ended.

Operator A then hands check receipt 7 to the customer.

In addition, in each of the above-mentioned judgment steps, when it is determined that there is an error, an error indicator (not shown) included in the display 5 is displayed.

Then, operator A sees the display, realizes that the key operation was incorrect, and operates the clear key 24.

In response, the CPU 3 turns off the error display lamp and resets the flag F1 to return to the initial state.

In the above description, the operation when operator A registers is explained, but when operator B registers, the ECR 13 that manages operator B manages the registered data of operator B.

Furthermore, when operator C registers, the ECRI 1 manages it.

Therefore, each of operators A, B and C
Even if product data is registered by operating any of CR11 to CR14, the ECR that manages each operator manages the registered data, so for example, Operator A can only operate ECR11. This has the advantage of eliminating such problems and increasing the versatility in operating the ECR.

Next, Figures 1 to 6, Figure 8, Figure 10, and Figure 12
The specific operation in the payment mode will be explained with reference to the drawings.

When the customer finishes eating the food and drinks he ordered and leaves the restaurant, he will submit the pre-check receipt 7 shown in Figure 9 above.
hand it to one of the operators.

Then, for example, operator A who receives the pre-check receipt 7 operates a nearby ECR, for example 14, to perform payment processing.

That is, insert your own key into the mode switch 21,
Set to payment mode.

In response, CPU 3 reads operator A's operator code from the key.

At the same time, it is determined that the settlement mode has been set.

Next, the operator A reads the machine number 01 printed on the pre-check receipt I and manually inputs the machine number 01 from the numeric keypad 23.

As a result, machine number 01 is stored in register R1 and flag F1 is set in the same manner as described in FIG.

Next, operator A presses CHK to specify that the number 01 entered from the numeric keypad 23 is the machine pick-up.
Operate # key 252.

In response, the CPU 3 determines that the flag F1 is set, and determines whether the input number is two digits or not.

If it is not 2 digits, it is determined whether it is 4 digits, but if it is 2 digits, it is determined whether flags F2 and F3 have been reset.

If it has not been reset, error processing is performed, and if it has been reset, machine number 01 in register R1 is transferred to register R3.

Then, the flag F1 is reset and the flag F3 is set to return to the initial state.

Next, operator A reads the check pick-up number "333" and the check digit "9" on the pre-check receipt 7, and inputs the numbers using the numeric keypad 23.

In response, CPU3 determines that there is a 4-digit number,
It is determined whether flag F3 is set and flag F2 is reset.

If the flag F3 is reset and the flag F2 is reset, error processing is performed, and if the flag F3 is set and the flag F2 is reset, it is determined whether the check digit is correct.

That is, the input check number "333J" is added up, and it is determined whether the added value is 9 or not.

This is to prevent operator A from committing fraud when making payment.

If the check digit is normal, the upper three digits stored in register R1 “333J” are stored in register R.
Transfer to 4.

Then, it is determined whether or not the check number "333" stored in the register R4 is registered in the check number table 61 of the ECRI1 specified by the machine number "01" stored in the register R3.

Then, the pre-check amount of 1000 yen corresponding to the check pick-up number "333" in the check pick-up table 61 is read out, and the 1000 yen is stored in the register R2.

Then, the printer 6 prints PBAL1000 as the pre-check amount on the receipt 8 as shown in FIG.

Then, flags F1 and F3 are reset and flag F2 is reset.
to return to the initial state.

Suppose that a customer orders, for example, cigarettes while operator A is paying the bill.

Operator A then operates the DP3 key of the department key 22 in order to input department code 3 in which cigarette unit price data is preset.

In response, the CPU 3 determines that the department key 22 has been operated, determines that the flag F2 is set and the flag F1 is reset, and stores unit price data of 100 yen corresponding to the department code 3 in the register R5. Store.

Then, to show that the cigarettes were purchased, DP3 100 is printed on the receipt 8.

Furthermore, flag F4 is set to return to the initial state.

Finally, operator A uses CASH to perform the tightening operation.
Operate key 253.

In response, the CPU 3 determines that the flag F2 is set and the flag F1 is reset, and sets the register R2.
The pre-check amount of 1,000 yen stored in , and the cigarette unit price data of 100 yen stored in register R5 are added and stored in register R2.

The total amount stored in that register R2 is 1100.
Yen causes TTL 1100 to be printed as the grand total.

Then, it is determined whether the flag F4 is set.

If not set, flags F1 to F4 and registers R1 to R5 are reset to end the operation in the settlement mode.

However, if the customer orders additional cigarettes as described above while the flag F4 is set, that is, in the payment mode, the amount data for the cigarettes is added to the sales totalizer 414 of operator A. There is a need to.

For this purpose, if the flag F4 is set, the ECR managed by operator A, that is, ECR11, is searched, and the cigarette price data stored in register R5 is added to the sales totalizer 414 of operator A in ECR11. .

Note that the error handling in each determination step is the same as the operation in the registration mode described above.

In this way, even if any operator operates any ECR to make a payment, by inputting the machine pick-up and check pick-up, the unit price data of the food and drink ordered by the customer can be easily read out. Payment can be made.

Furthermore, even if the customer orders additional products at the time of checkout, there is an advantage that the checkout and registration can be done all at once.

Note that in the above embodiment, operators A and C are
Although the operator B is managed by the ECR 13 and the operator B is managed by the ECR 13, it is also possible to have one ECR, for example, the ECR 11, manage all the operators.

Furthermore, if there are a large number of operators, each ECR may be made to manage several operators.

As described above, according to the present invention, at least one E
Since CR manages product data registered by operators, any operator can access any ECH.
Registration and payment can be easily done.

Thereby, registration and payment processing can be performed in a short time, and service to customers can be improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an ECH group management system to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a key arrangement diagram of the ECH keyboard to which this invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of an ECR to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 4 is an illustrative diagram showing the contents stored in the memory of each ECR. FIG. 5 is an illustrative diagram specifically showing data stored in the operator machine pick-up table shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is an illustrative diagram specifically showing the data stored in the check pick-up table of FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the order of key operations in the registration mode. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the order of key operations in the payment mode. FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram showing the data printed on the pre-check receipt in the registration mode. FIG. 10 is an illustrative diagram showing the data printed on the payment receipt in the payment mode. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram for explaining specific operations in the registration mode of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining specific operations in the payment mode. In the figure, 10 is a common bus line 11, 12, 13, 14 is an ECR, 20 is a keyboard, 21 is a mode switch, 2
2 is the department key, 23 is the numeric keypad, 24 is the clear key, 2
5 is the calculation key, 3 is the central processing unit, 4, 41, 42, 4
3 and 44 are memories, 50 is an operator machine pick-up table, 60 is a check pick-up table, 414 and 415
, 434 is a sales totalizer, and 8 is a printer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a data transmission system for electronic cash registers in which a plurality of electronic cash registers are connected by a common bus line and data is transmitted and received between the electronic cash registers, the plurality of electronic cash registers are , at least one electronic cash register among the plurality of electronic cash registers, comprising at least mode setting means for respectively setting a registration mode and a payment mode, and an input means for inputting data related to the product. a first storage means for storing cumulative data of products registered by each clerk corresponding to a plurality of clerks who operate the plurality of electronic cash registers; and a customer number for each customer and a customer number for each customer. and a second storage means for storing product data for each customer, and in the registration mode, any clerk inputs the product data of a certain customer, the customer number, and the clerk using the input means of any electronic cash register. In response to the input of the predetermined number of the customer, the contents of the storage area corresponding to the clerk in the first storage means are updated, and the customer number and product data of the customer are stored in the second storage. storing the product data corresponding to the customer number from the second storage means in response to the clerk inputting the customer number from the input means of any electronic cash register in the payment mode; A group management method for electronic cash registers characterized by readout and settlement. 2. Each of the plurality of electronic cash registers includes the first and second storage means, and each of the electronic cash registers is assigned in advance to each clerk, and in the registration mode, any clerk can In response to the input of the clerk number through the input means of the electronic cash register, the electronic cash register to which the clerk is assigned is specified, and the contents of the first and second storage means of the electronic cash register are stored. and in the payment mode, any clerk specifies the electronic cash register assigned to the clerk at the time of registration from the input means of any electronic cash register, and updates the second electronic cash register of the electronic cash register. A group management system for electronic cash registers according to claim 1, wherein the contents of the storage means are settled. 3. Each of the plurality of electronic cash registers includes a printing means, and the customer number is made up of multiple digits, and in the registration mode, the multiple digit customer number and the multiple digit customer number are combined with a predetermined calculation formula. A numeric value as a result of calculation and the product data are printed by the printing means, and in the payment mode, when the customer number and the numeric value as the calculation result are registered, payment can be made. A group management method for electronic cash registers according to item 1.