JP2007233945A - Product sales data processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to reduce the labor required to fill in a designated form and manually calculate a withdrawal amount, and to simplify the exchange work to change replenishment.
The amount of money or the number of pieces in one block unit collected for change replenishment is stored in advance in the money type. Accepts replenishment number input in blocks for each denomination of money. When the replenishment number is input, the total amount of replenishment money is calculated from the replenishment number and the amount or number of one block unit stored for the denomination of the replenishment number. At least one of the input money type replenishment number and the calculated total amount of replenishment money is printed on a sheet by a printer and issued.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a merchandise sales data processing apparatus such as an electronic cash register, a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal, and a computer-readable program.

  A merchandise sales data processing apparatus that performs data processing related to merchandise sales, mainly a computer, a so-called electronic cash register, a POS terminal, and the like are installed at accounting locations (registers) of stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores. This type of merchandise sales data processing apparatus is usually provided with a drawer for storing change reserves. Or the automatic change machine which pays out change automatically is connected.

  A clerk at the accounting location, a so-called cashier, inputs data relating to the customer's purchased product into the product sales data processing device. Then, the sales data of the customer-purchased product is processed in the product sales data processing device. Based on this data processing, the price charged to the customer is automatically calculated and displayed on the display unit. Therefore, the cashier asks the customer to pay the price, and the customer pays the price.

  Here, when the customer pays the price in cash, the cashier inputs the deposit amount from the customer to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus. Then, in the merchandise sales data processing apparatus, the change amount is calculated from the deposit amount and the price and displayed on the display unit. When the automatic change machine is not connected, the drawer opens. When an automatic change machine is connected, money corresponding to the change amount is paid out from the automatic change machine. Therefore, when the automatic change machine is not connected, the cashier arranges money corresponding to the change amount from the drawer and delivers it to the customer. Also, money deposited from customers is stored in the drawer. On the other hand, when an automatic change machine is connected, the cashier delivers the money paid out from the automatic change machine to the customer. Also, the money deposited from customers is put into an automatic change machine.

  Accordingly, in the money in the drawer or the automatic change machine, the amount corresponding to the change amount decreases and the amount corresponding to the deposit amount increases. As a result, relatively low-priced coins and banknotes often used as change tend to be short. Therefore, the cashier collects 10,000 yen bills, etc., stored as deposits from the drawer or automatic change machine, and takes them to the store's management office, etc., and exchanges them for money that tends to be insufficient as change reserves. To return to the drawer or automatic change machine.

Conventionally, the following money handling apparatus has been known as an apparatus for supporting such a change reserve replenishment operation. That is, when the change button of the device is pressed by the attendant, a withdrawal designation screen is displayed on the display unit of the device. On this withdrawal designation screen, the number of available withdrawals (stocks) of 10,000 yen bills, 5,000 yen bills, and thousand yen bills is displayed. Here, if one of the denominations on the screen and the number of withdrawals less than the number that can be withdrawn are designated by the clerk as supplementary withdrawal information, the designated type of money will be withdrawn by the designated number, Print the supplementary withdrawal journal with the specified denomination and withdrawal amount. After that, when the money exchanged from the withdrawn money is inserted by the clerk, the number of inserted money by type is counted. When the confirm button is operated by the clerk, the replenishment deposit journal on which the deposit amount subtotal, the total deposit amount, etc. are printed is printed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-023041 A

  However, the conventional money handling apparatus designates money to be withdrawn for exchange from a drawer or an automatic change machine. For this reason, the clerk must deal with the problem by manually calculating the withdrawal amount by entering the number of denominations that need to be replenished on the designated form and the number of withdrawals in advance, and specifying the money corresponding to the withdrawal amount. , It took time to fill out the designated form and manually calculate the withdrawal amount. Such troubles are the same even when the money handling apparatus is not used.

  The present invention has been made based on such circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to reduce the time and effort required for filling in a designated form and manually calculating a withdrawal amount. It is to be able to simplify the exchange work.

  The present invention is a merchandise sales data processing apparatus that includes a printer, for example, a receipt printer, and performs data processing related to merchandise sales, such as an electronic cash register or a POS terminal. A storage means for storing the amount or number of blocks in advance, a replenishment number input receiving means for receiving a replenishment number input for each block of money, and a replenishment number input by the replenishment number input receiving means. In the state, when the replenishment number is input to the denomination via the input means, the replenishment money is calculated from the replenishment number and the amount or number of one block unit stored by the storage means for the denomination of the replenishment number. The calculation means for calculating the total amount, the number of money type replenishment input via the input means, and the small amount of the supplementary money total amount calculated by the calculation means Paper Kutomo while the by the printer, in which a change replenishment receipt issuing means for issuing, for example, printed on receipt paper.

  Further, the present invention provides a setting function for setting, in a storage means, an amount or number of one block unit collected for replenishment of money in a money type, to a computer connected to a printer and performing data processing related to product sales; In the state where the replenishment number input acceptance function for accepting the replenishment number input in block units for each denomination of money and the input of the replenishment number are accepted, when the replenishment number is input to the denomination via the input means, A calculation function for calculating the total amount of money for replenishment from the amount of replenishment and the amount or number of one block unit set in the storage means for the denomination of the replenishment number, and replenishment of money type input via the input means There is a program for realizing a print control function for printing at least one of the number and the calculated total amount of replenishment money on a sheet by a printer.

  According to the present invention in which such means are taken, a product sales data processing apparatus that can reduce the labor required for filling in a designated form, manually calculating a withdrawal amount, etc., and simplifying the exchange work for change replenishment Can provide.

  In addition, the computer that performs data processing related to product sales can function as a device that can reduce the labor required to fill in designated forms and manually calculate withdrawal amounts, and simplify the exchange work for change replenishment Can be provided.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a POS terminal having a receipt / journal printer.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a POS terminal according to the present embodiment. This POS terminal is mainly composed of a computer. That is, a central processing unit (CPU) 1 for performing various data processing, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 2 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 3 for storing data, instructions, etc. are mounted as the central part. ing.

  The POS terminal also includes a clock unit 4 made up of an IC chip that measures the current date and time, a communication interface 5 that controls data communication with an external device such as a store computer, a signal input from a mode switch 6, and a drawer. A first I / O (Input / Output) port 8 that outputs an opening command signal to the keyboard 7, a keyboard controller 10 that captures a key signal corresponding to an operation key from the keyboard 9, and a first display that controls data display on the operator display 11. A display controller 12, a second display controller 14 for controlling data display on the customer display 13, a printer controller 16 for controlling receipt printing and journal printing by the receipt / journal printer 15, and a scanner interface capable of electrically connecting the scanner. 17. Automatic change It is equipped with change machine interface 18 or the like as electrically connectable change machine connection means. The CPU 1, ROM 2, RAM 3, clock unit 4 and I / O port 8, the controllers 10, 12, 14, 16 and the interfaces 5, 17, 18 are connected to a bus line such as an address bus and a data bus. 19 is connected.

  The mode switch 6 selects a business mode to be executed by the CPU 1 from various business modes such as “registration”, “inspection”, “settlement”, and “setting” that can be executed in the POS terminal, and the CPU 1 executes the execution. This is a switch for notification. By the way, “registration” accepts data input of products purchased by customers, and when that data is input, sales data of products purchased by customers is processed based on that data, and sales data is registered in memory. It is business. “Inspection” is a task of printing or displaying data obtained by collecting sales data registered in a memory by executing a “registration” task. The “settlement” is a task of clearing the sales data from the memory after outputting the total data of the sales data as in the “checking” task. “Setting” is a task for setting data necessary for executing various tasks in a memory in advance.

  The drawer 7 is for accommodating money prepared as change reserves, money paid by a customer, and the like, and automatically opens in response to an opening command signal from the I / O port 8.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 9 has a “C” clear key 22, “×”, in addition to a numeric key 21 for numeric data “00” and “0” to “9”. Various function keys such as a multiplication key 23, a “responsibility” sign key 24, a cancel key 25, a subtotal key 26, a deposit / cash key 27, and a credit key 28 are arranged. Particularly in the present embodiment, a change refill key 29 is provided on the keyboard 9 as means for instructing execution of a change replenishment task according to the present invention.

  The POS terminal having such a configuration stores in advance in the ROM 2 program data for causing the CPU 1 to execute the processing of the business mode selected by the mode switch 6. Further, a memory area necessary for executing various business modes, such as a memory area for registering sales data, is formed in the RAM 3.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the memory area necessary for executing the change replenishment work, as shown in at least FIG. 3, a cash drawer cash amount memory 31, a change machine balance memory 32, a change replenishment table 33, Is forming.

  The change replenishment table 33 is a type of money to be handled as change, that is, 1 yen coin, 5 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 500 yen coin, 500 yen bill, 1000 yen bill, and 5000 yen bill. Are provided with a data area for storing data of unit amount, amount of replenishment, amount of replenishment and remaining number of sheets, and a data area for storing the total amount of replenishment money. Here, the unit amount is the amount of one block unit collected for replenishment with respect to the corresponding denomination of money. Usually, a predetermined number of coins (for example, 50) are piled up, and a so-called bar metal wrapped in paper or the like is prepared as one block (a lump) for replenishing change. As for banknotes, a bundle of a predetermined number (for example, 10) is prepared as one block (a lump) for replenishing change. Therefore, in the case of coins, the total amount of coins combined into one bar is the amount per block. In the case of banknotes, the total amount of banknotes collected in one bundle is the amount of one block. Here, the change replenishment table 33 constitutes a storage means.

  When the change replenishment key 29 is operated and input in the state where the “registration” mode is selected by the mode switch 6, the CPU 1 causes the CPU 1 to display the flowchart of FIG. 4 under the control of the program stored in the ROM 2. The change replenishment process of the procedure shown is executed.

  That is, when the change replenishment process is started, the CPU 1 first determines whether or not a product to be purchased by the customer is being registered as ST (step) 1. For example, the determination is made based on the state of a flag that is set in response to registration of one item of customer-purchased product and is reset when a closing operation is performed. If it is determined that the change is being registered, the change replenishment process is terminated with an operation input of the change replenishment key 29 as an error.

  If it is determined in ST1 that the registration is not in progress, the CPU 1 sets the replenishment amount area, the replenishment amount area and the remaining number area, and the replenishment money total amount area of the change replenishment table 33 to “0” in ST2. clear. Next, the CPU 1 determines whether or not an automatic change machine corresponding to withdrawal of banknotes is connected to the change machine interface 18 in ST3. For example, the change machine interface 18 sends an inquiry signal that can be answered only to an automatic change machine that can withdraw 000-note bills. Judge that it is connected (decision function).

  Here, when it is determined that the automatic change machine corresponding to withdrawal of tens of thousands of banknotes is not connected, the CPU 1 changes the change display screen 40 for the changer not connected to the operator display 11 as the display unit as ST4. Is displayed (replenishment number input reception means: replenishment number input reception function).

  One structural example of the change replenishment screen 40 for change machine non-connection is shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In the change replenishment screen 40, a replenishment number input field 41 and a replenishment amount display field 42 are formed for money types handled as change. In addition, a total amount display column 43 of supplementary money is formed. On the change replenishment screen 40, each time a specific key of the keyboard 9 such as a subtotal key 26 is operated, a replenishment number input column 41 is selected in order, and numerical data is input by operating the numeric key 21. In the selected replenishment number input field 41, the numerical value is input as the replenishment number.

  Therefore, the CPU 1 waits for input of the replenishment number of the denomination as ST5. If the replenishment number of any denomination is input, the CPU 1 sets the replenishment number in the replenishment number area corresponding to the denomination of the change replenishment table 33 in ST6. Further, the replenishment amount is calculated by multiplying the replenishment number and the unit amount of the denomination, and this replenishment amount is set in the replenishment amount area corresponding to the denomination of the change replenishment table 33. Further, the replenishment amount set in the replenishment amount area of each denomination is totaled, and the total amount A is set in the replenishment currency total amount area of the change replenishment table 33 (calculation means: calculation function).

  Next, the CPU 1 compares the total amount A with the data in the drawer cash amount memory 31 in ST7. Here, the cash drawer cash amount memory 31 stores the theoretical total amount of money currently stored in the cash drawer 7, so-called cash drawer cash amount. Note that the function of calculating and storing and managing the cash amount in the drawer in real time is a technique that has already been adopted in a conventionally known POS terminal, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  When the total amount A is equal to or less than the cash amount in the drawer in ST7, the CPU 1 updates the change replenishment screen 40 based on the data of the change replenishment table 33 in ST8. One display example of the change replenishment screen 40 after the update is shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the total amount A exceeds the cash amount in the drawer, the CPU 1 performs error processing for invalidating the immediately preceding replenishment number input and returning the change replenishment table 33 to the state before the input in ST9.

  Thereafter, the CPU 1 waits for the next replenishment number of money type to be input. When it is detected that the replenishment amount by denomination has been input, the CPU 1 performs each process of ST6, 7, 8 or ST6, 7, 9.

  On the other hand, when it is detected in ST10 that the deposit / cash key 27 has been operated and input in the state of waiting for the input of the replenishment amount by denomination, since the end of the change replenishment process is declared, the CPU 1 displays the display for the operator as ST11. The change replenishment screen 40 of the vessel 11 is deleted. Next, in ST12, it is determined whether or not the data A in the total amount area in the change replenishment table 33 is “0”.

  Here, if the data is larger than “0”, since the money type replenishment number is input, the CPU 1 stores each data of the money type replenishment number and the money type replenishment amount stored in the change replenishment table 33 as ST13. And the change replenishment receipt print data including at least the supplementary money total amount data. The print data is output to the receipt / journal printer 15 to be printed on the receipt paper and the journal paper (print control function), and the receipt paper is issued as a change replenishment instruction sheet 60 (see FIG. 9) (change replenishment). Instruction form issuing means). Thereafter, when an opening command signal is output to the drawer 7 in ST14 and the drawer 7 is opened, this change replenishment process is terminated.

  If the data A in the total amount area in the change replenishment table 33 is “0” in ST12, the end of the change replenishment process is declared without inputting the denomination amount, and ST13 , 14 is completed without completing the change replenishment process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in ST3 that an automatic change machine corresponding to withdrawal of banknotes is connected, the process proceeds to the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, the CPU 1 acquires the current balance data and the remaining number data of the money type from the automatic change machine as ST21. The balance data is written into the change machine balance memory 32, and the remaining money type data is stored in the corresponding remaining money type area of the change replenishment table 33.

  In addition, the automatic change machine that can withdraw banknotes selects a denomination for each piece of money in the course of transporting the money inserted from the money insertion slot to the safe, and stores it in the money type in the safe. A depositing operation and a dispensing operation in which money corresponding to the change amount is sent out from the safe according to the change amount data corresponding to the change amount input from the POS terminal, and is sent out to the money outlet. Based on the withdrawal data, it is possible to manage the number of denominations of money stored in the safe (data of remaining number of denominations) and the total amount of money (balance data). Such automatic change machines are already commercially available.

  Next, in step ST22, the CPU 1 displays a change replenishment screen 50 for changing machine connection on the operator display 11 as display means (replenishment number input accepting means: replenishment number input accepting function).

  An example of the configuration of the change change screen 50 for changing machine connection is shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In the change replenishment screen 50, a replenishment amount input field 51 and a replenishment amount display field 52 are formed for the type of money handled as change, similar to the change replenishment screen 40 for a change machine not connected. Yes. In addition, a total amount display column 53 of supplementary money is formed. Further, the remaining number of change machines 54 by type of money is also displayed. Also on the change replenishment screen 50, each time a specific key on the keyboard 9, for example, the subtotal key 26 is operated, the replenishment number input column 51 is selected in order, and numerical data is input by operating the numeric key 21. The numerical value is input as the supplement number in the selected supplement number input field 51.

  Therefore, the CPU 1 waits for input of the replenishment number of the denomination as ST23. If the replenishment number of any denomination is input, the CPU 1 sets the replenishment number in the replenishment number area corresponding to the denomination of the change replenishment table 33 in ST24. Further, the replenishment amount is calculated by multiplying the replenishment number and the unit amount of the denomination, and this replenishment amount is set in the replenishment amount area corresponding to the denomination of the change replenishment table 33. Further, the replenishment amount set in the replenishment amount area of each denomination is totaled, and the total amount A is set in the replenishment currency total amount area of the change replenishment table 33 (calculation means: calculation function).

  Next, the CPU 1 calculates the upper limit amount by adding the balance data stored in the cash drawer cash amount memory 31 and the balance data stored in the change machine balance memory 32 as ST25. Then, it is determined whether or not the total amount A in the supplementary money total amount area exceeds the upper limit amount.

  If the total amount A is less than or equal to the upper limit amount, the CPU 1 updates the change replenishment screen 50 based on the data of the change replenishment table 33 in ST26. On the other hand, when the total amount A exceeds the upper limit amount, the CPU 1 invalidates the previous replenishment number input and performs error processing for returning the change replenishment table 33 to the state before the input in ST27.

  Thereafter, the CPU 1 waits for the next replenishment number of money type to be input. When it is detected that the replenishment number by denomination is input, the CPU 1 performs the processes of ST24, 25, 26 or ST24, 25, 27.

  On the other hand, when it is detected in ST28 that the deposit / cash total key 27 is operated and input in ST28 in the state of waiting for the input of the replenishment amount by denomination, since the end of the change replenishment process is declared, the CPU 1 displays the operator as ST29. The change replenishment screen 50 of the vessel 11 is deleted. Next, in ST30, it is determined whether or not the data A in the total amount area in the change replenishment table 33 is “0”.

  Here, if the data is larger than “0”, the number of money type replenishment has been input, so the CPU 1 determines whether or not the total amount A is equal to or greater than the payout limit in ST31. As an example, the payout limit is the total amount of all tens of thousands of tickets accommodated in the automatic change machine. However, if the total amount exceeds 100,000 yen, it will be 100,000 yen.

  If the total amount A is equal to or less than the payout limit amount in ST31, the CPU 1 transmits money payout data corresponding to the total amount A to the automatic change machine via the change machine interface 18 in ST32 (payout command means). On the other hand, when the total amount A exceeds the payout limit, the CPU 1 transmits money payout data corresponding to the payout limit to the automatic change machine via the change machine interface 18 as ST33 (payout command means). . In ST34, an opening command signal is output to the drawer 7, and the drawer 7 is opened.

  Thereafter, the CPU 1 edits the print data of the change replenishment receipt including at least the money type replenishment number and the money replenishment amount data stored in the change replenishment table 33 as ST35 and the replenishment money total amount data. The print data is output to the receipt / journal printer 15 to be printed on the receipt paper and the journal paper (print control function), and the receipt paper is issued as a change replenishment instruction sheet 60 (see FIG. 9) (change replenishment). Instruction form issuing means). This is the end of the change replenishment process.

  If the data A in the total amount area in the change replenishment table 33 is “0” in ST30, the end of the change replenishment process is declared without inputting the denomination amount, and ST31 This change replenishment process is terminated without performing the process of -ST35.

  When the POS terminal is instructed to execute the unit amount setting process in the state in which the “setting” mode is selected by the mode switch 6, the CPU 1 controls the program stored in the ROM 2 in the flowchart of FIG. The unit amount setting process of the procedure shown is executed.

  That is, when starting the unit amount setting process, the CPU 1 first displays the unit amount setting screen 70 on the operator display 11 as ST41. A configuration example of the unit amount setting screen 70 is shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. On the unit amount setting screen 70, a unit amount input field 71 is formed for the type of money handled as change. On the unit amount setting screen 70, the unit amount input field 71 is selected in turn each time a specific key of the keyboard 9, for example, the subtotal key 26 is operated, and numerical data is input by operating the numeric key 21. Then, the numerical value is entered as a unit amount in the selected unit amount input field 71.

  Therefore, the CPU 1 waits for input of a unit amount of money type as ST42. If the unit amount of any denomination is input, the CPU 1 overwrites the unit amount in the unit amount area corresponding to the denomination of the change replenishment table 33 (setting function) in ST43.

  Thereafter, when it is detected at ST44 that the deposit / cash key 27 has been operated, the end of the unit amount setting process is declared, so the CPU 1 stores the unit amount of the denomination stored in the change replenishment table 33 at ST45. Edit the print data of the unit price setting receipt including the data. Then, this print data is output to the receipt / journal printer 15 to be printed on receipt paper and journal paper, and the receipt paper is issued as a unit price setting receipt. This is the end of the unit price setting process.

  In a store such as a supermarket or a convenience store that uses the POS terminal of the present embodiment configured as described above, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to connect an automatic change machine that can handle banknote withdrawals. . First, the operation according to the present invention will be described in the case where an automatic change machine is not connected.

  If a store clerk operating a POS terminal to which no automatic change machine is connected, so-called cashiers tend to be short of change reserves accommodated in the drawer 7, the change refill key 29 is used in anticipation of the absence of customers. To operate. Then, the change replenishment screen 40 having the contents shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the operator display 11. For each denomination to be replenished, the number of replenishment in block units of the denomination is input.

  For example, it is necessary to replenish 10 (500) 1-bar coins, 1 (50) 500-yen bar, and 5 (50) 1000-yen banknotes. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, “10” is input in the replenishment number input field corresponding to the denomination “¥ 1”, and the denomination “¥ 500” (unit amount: book × 25,000) corresponds. “1” is input to the replenishment number input field, and “5” is input to the replenishment number input field corresponding to the denomination “¥ 1,000”.

  Then, a 1-yen coin replenishment amount of 500 yen, a 500-yen coin replenishment amount of 25000 yen, and a 1000-yen banknote replenishment amount of 50000 yen are calculated, respectively, and a total amount of 75500 yen is calculated. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, these calculated values are displayed in the money type replenishment amount display field 42 and the total amount display field 43 of the change replenishment screen 40.

  Next, the cashier operates the deposit / cash total key 27. At this time, if the amount in the drawer 7 is equal to or greater than the total amount of replenishment money of 75,500 yen, the receipt / journal printer 15 operates and the change replenishment instruction form 60 having the contents shown in FIG. Also, the drawer 7 is opened.

  An example of issuing the change replenishment instruction form 60 is shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the change replenishment instruction form 60 is printed with the number of replenishment for each denomination handled as change, its unit amount, the replenishment amount for each denomination and its total amount. In addition, the name of the person who is signed on when the change refill key 29 is operated, and the date and time as data of the clock unit 4 at that time are also printed.

  Note that two change replenishment instruction sheets 60 with the same contents are issued. One is for the cashier side and the other is for submission to the management office. Incidentally, in the case of an electronic journal compatible POS terminal, the data of the change replenishment instruction form 60 may be digitized and stored in an electronic journal file instead of printing on journal paper.

  Therefore, the cashier collects money corresponding to the total amount of replenishment money printed on the change replenishment instruction sheet 60 from the drawer 7. The collected money and the change replenishment instruction form 60 are then taken to a management office or the like, and money is exchanged according to the number of denominations printed on the change replenishment instruction form 60. That is, the money is exchanged for 10 1-yen coin bars, 1 500-yen coin bar, and 5 bundles of 1000-yen banknotes. After that, returning to the accounting place, the exchanged money is accommodated in the drawer 7 by denomination.

  On the other hand, a so-called cashier who operates a POS terminal to which an automatic change machine is connected confirmed that the change reserve stored in the change machine's safe tends to be insufficient based on information from the automatic change machine. Then, the change refill key 29 is operated in anticipation of the absence of the customer. Then, since the change replenishment screen 50 having the contents shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the operator display 11, the number of replenishments in units of blocks is input for each denomination to be replenished. When the input is completed, the deposit / cash key 27 is operated.

  Then, if the total amount A of the replenishment money is equal to or less than the upper limit sum of the balance in the drawer 7 and the balance in the automatic change machine safe, the replenishment money total amount A is paid out to the automatic change machine. Commanded. In this case, when the total amount A of the replenishment money is equal to or less than the total amount of all the tens of thousands of tickets accommodated in the automatic change machine, the money payout data corresponding to the total amount A of the replenishment money is transmitted to the automatic change machine. As a result, all the money corresponding to the total amount A of the supplementary money is paid out from the automatic change machine. Further, the change refill instruction slip 60 is issued in the same manner as when the change machine is not connected. Therefore, the cashier goes to the management office with the money paid out from the automatic change machine and the change replenishment instruction sheet 60, and changes the money according to the number of money type replenishment printed on the change replenishment instruction sheet 60. . Then, return to the accounting place and insert the exchanged money from the slot of the automatic change machine.

  If the total amount A of replenishment money is less than the total amount of all tens of thousands of tickets stored in the automatic change machine, monetary payment data corresponding to the total amount of all tens of thousands of tickets stored in the automatic change machine is automatically The money is transmitted to the change machine, and the money corresponding to the total amount, that is, all 10,000 tickets (10,000 yen banknotes) accommodated in the automatic change machine are paid out. Also, the drawer 7 is opened. Also in this case, a change refill instruction slip 60 is issued. Therefore, the cashier goes to the management office with the money paid out from the automatic change machine and the remaining money collected from the drawer 7, and according to the number of money type replenishment printed on the change replenishment instruction sheet 60, Exchange money. Then, return to the accounting place and insert the exchanged money from the slot of the automatic change machine.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to enter the number and type of denominations that need to be replenished in advance on a designated sheet or to manually calculate the withdrawal amount. The burden can be greatly reduced. Further, when an automatic change machine is connected, it is possible to reduce the trouble of arranging money corresponding to the withdrawal amount from the drawer 7.

  In addition, according to the contents of the change replenishment screen 40 or 50 displayed on the operator display 11, it is only necessary to input the number of replenishment for each denomination that needs to be replenished. Can do. In addition, when an automatic change machine is connected, the current remaining number of money types stored in the automatic change machine is displayed on the change replenishment screen 50. The number of replenishments can be entered while eliminating mistakes.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage.

  For example, in the embodiment, the change amount replenishment table 33 stores the unit amount as the denomination. However, instead of the unit amount, the number of coins in one block unit (unit number) may be stored. Since the replenishment amount for each denomination is calculated by [unit number × denomination amount × replenishment number], the same effect can be obtained. In this case, the unit amount setting process shown in FIG. 10 may be a unit number setting process for setting the unit number instead of the unit amount.

  In the embodiment, the change replenishment job is executed in the registration mode. However, it may be executed in a job mode other than the registration mode, for example, an inspection job. By doing so, it is possible to restrict store employees such as part-time workers who are not permitted to perform inspection work from performing change replenishment work. The change replenishment work may be declared by a method other than the key.

  In the above embodiment, the receipt / journal printer 15 is shown as the printer. However, a printer in which the journal printing function is omitted, a so-called receipt printer may be used. Further, the present invention includes a printer that prints data on paper other than receipt paper and prints and issues a change replenishment instruction form using paper other than receipt paper.

  The present invention can also be applied to POS terminals and electronic cash registers that do not include the change machine interface 18. In this case, the process of ST3 in the flowchart of FIG. 4 is omitted. Further, the present invention can be applied to a POS terminal or an electronic cash register in which a change machine is always connected and does not have a drawer 7. In this case, the processing of ST4 to ST14 in FIG. 4 is omitted. Also, the processing of ST33 and ST34 in FIG. 5 is omitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that the program for carrying out the invention is recorded in advance in the apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a similar program may be downloaded from the network to the apparatus. A program stored in a recording medium may be installed in the apparatus. The recording medium may be any form as long as the recording medium can store the program and can be read by the apparatus, such as a CD-ROM. In addition, the function obtained by installing or downloading in advance may be realized in cooperation with an OS (operating system) inside the apparatus.

  In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, the constituent elements over different embodiments may be combined.

The block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the POS terminal which is one embodiment of this invention. The schematic diagram which shows the key structure provided in the keyboard of the POS terminal in the embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the main memory areas formed in RAM of the POS terminal in the embodiment. The flowchart which shows the principal part procedure of the change replenishment process which CPU of the POS terminal in the embodiment performs. The flowchart which shows the principal procedure of the process after the change machine connection presence determination of the change replenishment process shown in FIG. The schematic diagram which shows one structural example of the change replenishment screen at the time of the change machine non-connection displayed on the display for operators in the embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows an example after the data input in the change replenishment screen at the time of change machine non-connection. The schematic diagram which shows one structural example of the change replenishment screen at the time of the change machine connection displayed on the display for operators in the embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows one example of issue of the change supplement receipt printed and issued in the embodiment. The flowchart which shows the principal part procedure of the unit money amount setting process which CPU of the POS terminal in the embodiment performs. The schematic diagram which shows one structural example of the unit amount setting screen displayed on the display for operators in the embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... CPU, 2 ... ROM, 3 ... RAM, 4 ... Clock part, 7 ... Drawer, 9 ... Keyboard, 11 ... Display for operator, 13 ... Display for customer, 15 ... Receipt journal printer, 18 ... Change machine Interface, 29 ... change change key, 31 ... cash in the drawer, 32 ... change machine balance memory, 33 ... change change table.

Claims (8)

In a product sales data processing apparatus that includes a printer and performs data processing related to product sales,
Storage means for preliminarily storing the amount or number of one block unit collected for replenishment of money according to the money type;
Replenishment number input receiving means for receiving a replenishment number input in units of blocks for each denomination of money;
In a state where the replenishment number input is accepted by the replenishment number input receiving means, when the replenishment number is input to the denomination via the input means, the storage means for the replenishment number and the denomination of the replenishment number Calculating means for calculating the total amount of money for replenishment from the amount or number of one block unit stored by
A change replenishment instruction form issuing means for printing at least one of the replenishment type denomination input via the input means and the total amount of replenishment money calculated by the calculation means on a sheet by the printer;
A product sales data processing apparatus characterized by comprising: A change machine connecting means for connecting a change machine for paying out money corresponding to change so as to allow data communication;
A payout command means for giving money change data corresponding to the total amount of replenishment money calculated by the calculation means to the change machine connected by the change machine connection means;
The product sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A display means capable of displaying a change replenishment screen formed by forming a replenishment number input field of money type and a replenishment amount display field of money type for the replenishment number input in the replenishment number input field;
2. The merchandise sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the replenishment number input accepting unit displays the change replenishment screen on the display unit while accepting the replenishment number input. Replenishment number input field for money type, replenishment amount display field for money type with respect to the replenishment number input in this replenishment number input field, and the number of money types stored in the change machine connected by the change machine connection means A display means capable of displaying a change replenishment screen formed by forming a display field;
3. The merchandise sales data processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the replenishment number input accepting unit displays the change replenishment screen on the display unit while accepting the replenishment number input. The printer is a receipt printer that prints data on receipt paper,
2. The merchandise sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the change refill instruction form issuing means issues a change refill instruction form using the receipt paper. To a computer that connects a printer and performs data processing related to product sales,
A setting function for setting, in the storage means, the amount of money or the number of one block unit collected for replenishment of money according to the money type;
A replenishment number input acceptance function for accepting a replenishment number input in blocks for each denomination of money;
In a state where the input of the replenishment number is accepted, when the replenishment number is input to the denomination via the input unit, the replenishment number and the denomination of the replenishment number are set in the storage unit. A calculation function for calculating the total amount of money for replenishment from the amount or number of blocks in one block unit
A print control function for causing the printer to print on the paper at least one of the number of money type replenishment input via the input means and the calculated total amount of replenishment money;
A program to realize A determination function for determining whether an automatic change machine is connected to the computer;
When the automatic change machine is connected, a payout command function for supplying the automatic change machine with payout data of money corresponding to the total amount of replenishment money calculated by the calculation function;
The program according to claim 6 for further realizing the above.   When the automatic change machine is not connected, the replenishment number input accepting function includes a replenishment number input field for a denomination and a replenishment amount display field for a denomination for the replenishment number input in the replenishment number input field. When the change change screen formed is displayed on the display means and the automatic change machine is connected, the money type for the replenishment number input field of the money type and the replenishment number input in the replenishment number input field 8. The program according to claim 7, wherein a display for displaying a change replenishment screen is provided which forms a display field for displaying the number of coins stored in the automatic change machine in addition to the replenishment amount display field.

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