JP3777658B2 - register - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a register (money registering machine) combined with a specific merchandise detection device used for performing accounting processing (account processing) using a bar code for product type identification. It is related with the technique for making sure that it is a commodity that requires special attention.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, in various merchandise stores such as supermarkets and department stores, accounting processes are made easier and faster by using bar codes for identifying merchandise types. As shown in FIG. 3, the product type identification barcode BC indicates the type of product by the arrangement form of a number of vertical bar lines drawn in parallel. In the account, a (cash) register having a barcode reader for reading a barcode for identifying a product type is placed, and the barcode reader sequentially reads barcodes of products purchased by customers. On the other hand, the register is provided with a price table that stores the price corresponding to each bar code. The price corresponding to the bar code read by the bar code reader is extracted from the price table and the accounting process proceeds.
[0003]
However, there are cases where prices of some products are temporarily changed at the sales floor. The price is changed for all the products in a group (one lot), and may be changed only for a specific product in the group. In other words, even for the same product, it may be sold at a slightly lower price than the other products, even if they have the same appearance, such as scars and freshness drops. When the price is changed for all of the former group of products, the price in the corresponding price table is changed so that the accounting process is correctly performed. When the price is changed only for a specific product in the latter group of products, a caution mark indicating that the price is changed is displayed (for example, a discount tab is pasted). At the bank, look at the caution mark and take discounts according to the price change to ensure correct accounting.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if the price is changed for only one specific product, a notice mark indicating that the product is a specific product is often overlooked in a busy supermarket, and accounting is not possible. There is a problem that it is not done correctly. If there is an error in accounting, credit and reputation will decline.
[0005]
In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a register that can be surely identified as a product with a caution mark indicating that it is a specific product.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve the above object. In other words, the register according to the first aspect of the present invention is a register having a barcode reading means for reading a barcode for identifying a product type, and a bar for a product on which a barcode for identifying the product type is displayed. Sensor means for detecting a caution mark indicating a specific product displayed near the code, detection signal output means for outputting a mark detection signal in response to detection of the caution mark by the sensor means, and the mark detection signal Receiving means for notifying the arrival of a specific product, and the sensor means is provided in the vicinity of the barcode reading means.
[0009]
[Action]
In the register of the present invention, the barcode is read by the barcode reading means for identifying the product type, while the specific product displayed in the vicinity of the barcode by the sensor means of the specific product detection device in the vicinity of the barcode reading means. A caution mark indicating this is detected. As the attention mark is detected, the arrival of the specific product is immediately notified by the notification means of the specific product detection device, and the attendant who performs the accounting process is urged.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the overall configuration of the register according to the embodiment. This register is configured by combining embodiments of the specific product detection apparatus of the present invention.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 1, the register according to the embodiment includes a barcode reader (barcode reading means) 1 using an image pickup device such as a CCD for reading a barcode for identifying a product type displayed on a product, and each barcode. A price table 2 that stores the corresponding price is provided, and a calculation / control unit 3 that performs accounting processing by extracting the price corresponding to each barcode read by the barcode reader 1 from the price table 2 is provided. Yes. The bar code reader 1 may be a handy type or a non-handy type (a type in which a reading mechanism is arranged behind the transparent window on the table surface). The price table 2 is composed of a storage element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the calculation / control unit 3 is composed mainly of a microprocessor, a control program, and the like.
[0012]
The register also includes an operation key 4 for notifying the calculation / control unit 3 of an instruction to end the accounting process of one customer, and a printer 5 for printing out the contents of the accounting process. In addition, a cashier 12 for storing cash is usually provided.
[0013]
As a feature of the present invention, the register includes a configuration in which the specific product detection device 6 is combined so that the sensor unit 7 is positioned in the vicinity of the barcode reader 1.
The specific product detection device 6 includes a sensor unit 7 that detects a caution mark that indicates a specific product displayed in the vicinity of a barcode of a product on which a product type identification barcode is displayed, and a sensor unit 7. A detection signal output unit 8 is provided for outputting a mark detection signal in response to the detection of the caution mark.
[0014]
Specifically, examples of the sensor unit 7 include a magnetic sensor and an optical sensor. When the sensor unit 7 is a magnetic sensor, as shown in FIG. 2A, a magnetic tab (seal) near the barcode BC displayed in the corner of the product G or a magnetic mark MA by magnetic ink is used as a caution mark. Used as When the sensor unit 7 is an optical sensor, as shown in FIG. 2B, a design mark MB having a specific shape near the barcode BC displayed at the corner of the product G is used as a caution mark. . The detection signal output unit 8 may be configured to output a pulse signal as a mark detection signal when the output level of the sensor unit 7 exceeds a certain value, for example.
[0015]
The mark detection signal from the detection signal output unit 8 is transmitted to the calculation / control unit 3 and the alarm driving unit 9 of the specific product detection device 6. The alarm driving unit 9 receives the mark detection signal and sounds the alarm buzzer 10 and lights the alarm lamp 11 to notify that the product is a specific product. That is, the alarm drive unit 9, the alarm buzzer 10, and the alarm lamp 11 constitute an informing means. On the other hand, the calculation / control unit 3 receives the mark detection signal and temporarily stops the accounting process in order to incorporate the necessary process for the specific product into the accounting process. Output statistics such as the number of specific products (closed products).
[0016]
Subsequently, an accounting process operation by the register of the embodiment will be described. Now, the customer purchases the products A, B, and C, and the product B is a specific product (discounted product) in the group of products B, and a caution mark is placed near the barcode of the product B. It shall be. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0017]
[Step S1] The cashier makes the barcode reader 1 read the barcode of the product. At this time, the sensor mark 7 provided in the vicinity of the barcode reader 1 also reads the caution mark next to the barcode.
[0018]
[Step S2] If a caution mark is not detected (in the case of products A and C), the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if a caution mark is detected (in the case of product B), the process proceeds to step S6.
[0019]
[Step S3] When the detection signal is not input from the detection signal output unit 8, the calculation / control unit 3 assumes that the product is a normal product, reads the product code from the read barcode, and responds to the product. The price to be read is read from the price table 2.
[0020]
[Step S4] The product name and price are printed out by the printer 5.
[0021]
[Step S5] The calculation / control section 3 monitors whether or not there is a totaling instruction from the operation key 4. If there is no instruction, the calculation / control section 3 returns to step S1 to prepare for reading the barcode of the next product.
[0022]
[Step S6] When the sensor unit 7 detects a caution mark in step S2, the detection signal output unit 8 outputs a detection signal to the alarm driving unit 9, whereby the alarm buzzer 10 issues an alarm and the alarm lamp 11 Light.
[0023]
[Step S <b> 7] When the calculation / control unit 3 inputs a detection signal from the detection signal output unit 8, the calculation / control unit 3 waits for a price key input from the operation key 4 without reading the price table 2. If there is a price key input, the process proceeds to step S4, and the product name of the product determined from the barcode and the price input by the key are printed out.
[0024]
[Step S8] When the cashier inputs a totaling instruction from the operation key 4, the calculation / control unit 3 totals the price of each product processed so far, prints it out from the printer 5, and outputs a series of accounts. End the process.
[0025]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows, for example.
(1) Although the specific product detection device 6 of the register of the embodiment includes both the alarm buzzer 10 and the alarm lamp 11, only one of them can be cited as another embodiment.
[0026]
(2) In the embodiment, the processing required as the specific product is a discount process. However, the processing required as the specific product may be, for example, attaching a so-called bonus product.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
According to the register of the present invention, the presence or absence of a caution mark is detected simultaneously with the reading of the barcode, and the notification means notifies when the caution mark is detected, so that the specific product is not overlooked. Necessary processing for is surely reflected in accounting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a register according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a product on which a barcode and a caution mark are displayed.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of a barcode.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of accounting processing by a register according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Barcode reader 6 as barcode reading means ... Specific goods detection apparatus 7 ... Sensor part 8 as sensor means ... Detection signal output part 9 as detection signal output means ... Alarm drive part 10 as a part of notification means ... Alarm buzzer 11 as part of notification means ... Alarm light G as part of notification means ... Product BC ... Bar code MA ... Magnetic mark (caution mark)
MB ... Design mark (attention mark)

Claims (1)

  Attention indicating that a specific product is displayed in the vicinity of the barcode of the product on which the barcode for identifying the product type is displayed in the register having the barcode reading means for reading the barcode for identifying the product type. Sensor means for detecting a mark, detection signal output means for outputting a mark detection signal in response to detection of a caution mark by the sensor means, and notification means for notifying the arrival of a specific product upon receiving the mark detection signal The register is provided in the vicinity of the bar code reading means.

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