JP4653502B2 - Logo data distribution device and logo data distribution system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a logo data distribution program, a POS terminal, and a logo data distribution system. In particular, even when information on a POS terminal is not registered on the server side, appropriate logo data is transmitted from the server device to the POS terminal. The present invention relates to a logo data distribution program, a POS terminal, and a logo data distribution system that can be distributed.

  A receipt such as a store mark is generally printed on a receipt issued by a POS terminal. In the past, when changing this logo, workers went to the site to perform the change work. Since a large number of POS terminals are in operation and the logo may be changed only for a specific period during a campaign, etc., a method in which workers change work locally requires a lot of time and money. I was trying.

  In order to solve this problem, a method of distributing logo data from a server device via a network has recently been adopted. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a table for managing a combination of an identification number of a POS terminal and logo data output by the POS terminal is held in the server device, and there is a logo data acquisition request from the POS terminal, A technique for a server device to select and respond to logo data based on this table is disclosed. By using this technique, it is possible to change the logo output by the POS terminal simply by updating the table held by the server device, and it is not necessary for the worker to go to the site.

JP 2001-52260 A

  However, when the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, there is a problem in that logo data cannot be distributed unless information on the POS terminal is registered in the server device. If the POS terminal is suddenly expanded due to special sales, etc., if the registration work on the server side is not in time, the logo data will not be distributed, the logo printed on the receipt will be blank, or the old logo will be Will be output.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, and an appropriate logo is displayed from the server device to the POS terminal even when the POS terminal information is not registered on the server side. An object is to provide a logo data distribution program, a POS terminal, and a logo data distribution system that can distribute data.

To solve the above problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a logo data distribution apparatus distributes the logo data to the POS terminals connected via a network, the logo data and the lower-level organizational Request accepting means for accepting from the POS terminal a logo data delivery request message including at least one code identifying the logo data of the organization of the organization, and a subordinate of the code included in the logo data delivery request message accepted by the request accepting means If there is logo data corresponding to the code that identifies the logo data of the organization, the logo data of the lower organization is obtained. If not, the logo data corresponding to the code that identifies the logo data of the upper organization is obtained from the storage means. means, logo data sent hand for sending logo data to which the logo data acquisition unit has acquired to the POS terminal Characterized in that it has and.

  According to this invention, since the logo data to be distributed to the server device is designated from the POS terminal side, it is appropriate even when the logo data corresponding to the POS terminal is not registered in the server device. Logo data can be distributed.

  According to this invention, when the code specifying the logo data conforms to a predetermined format, the server generates a code for acquiring the common logo data for each hierarchy of the organization to which the requesting POS terminal belongs. Thus, even if logo data matching the code specified on the POS terminal side does not exist on the server device, appropriate logo data can be distributed according to the judgment on the server device side.

The present invention is also a logo data distribution system configured by connecting a POS terminal device and a server device that holds logo data output from the POS terminal device to a receipt via a network. A storage means for storing a code for specifying data, and a logo data delivery request message including at least one code for specifying logo data of a higher-level organization and logo data of a lower-level organization; Request sending means for requesting distribution of logo data, and the server device includes a request receiving means for receiving the logo data distribution request message from the POS terminal, and a logo data distribution request message received by the request receiving means. lower if the logo data corresponding to the code that identifies the logo data of the lower tissue code Organization's logo data, if not, the logo data acquisition means for acquiring a logo data corresponding to the code that identifies the logo data of the upper tissue from the storage means, the logo data to which the logo data acquisition unit has acquired to the POS terminal And a logo data sending means for sending.

  According to this invention, since the logo data to be distributed to the server device is designated from the POS terminal side, it is appropriate even when the logo data corresponding to the POS terminal is not registered in the server device. Logo data can be distributed.

  According to the present invention, the logo data to be distributed to the server device is designated from the POS terminal side. Therefore, even when the logo data corresponding to the POS terminal is not registered in the server device, it is appropriate. The effect is that the logo data can be distributed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when the logo data to be distributed from the POS terminal side to the server device is designated, a plurality of logo data can be designated. Even if it does not exist in the apparatus, it is possible to deliver appropriate logo data according to other specifications.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the code for designating the logo data conforms to a predetermined format, the code for acquiring the common logo data for each hierarchy of the organization to which the requesting POS terminal belongs is set on the server side. Therefore, even if there is no logo data that matches the code specified on the POS terminal side on the server device, it is possible to distribute appropriate logo data at the judgment of the server device side. Play.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the predetermined character string included in the code designating the logo data is replaced on the server side based on the predetermined rule, the code stored in each POS terminal is shared. As a result, the POS terminal can be easily managed.

  Exemplary embodiments of a logo data distribution program, a POS terminal, and a logo data distribution system according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, an outline of a logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment, the acquisition code is transmitted from the POS terminal to the server device, and the server device selects the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code and responds. Take the method.

  In this way, by designating the logo data from the POS terminal side to the server device, even if the logo data corresponding to the POS terminal is not registered in the server device, the logo required by the POS terminal is required. Data can be distributed.

  Further, in the logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment, when the acquisition code conforms to a predetermined format, even if the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code does not exist in the server device, the determination on the server device side Is a mechanism to search for alternative candidates.

  In the example of FIG. 1, each POS terminal can be uniquely identified by a combination of a store code consisting of a three-digit number unique to each store and a POS code consisting of a unique three-digit number in the store. . If the identification code is a format in which two three-digit numbers are concatenated with a hyphen symbol, the server device determines that the acquisition code is a combination of a store code and a POS code, and displays the logo as shown below. Search for data.

  First, as a first candidate, terminal-specific logo data that completely matches the acquired code is searched, and if the corresponding data exists, the logo data is returned to the POS terminal. In the server device, when the information of the POS terminal is normally registered, the logo data that completely matches the acquisition code is acquired without any problem.

  If there is no logo data that completely matches the acquisition code, the store-wide logo data is searched as the second candidate. In the logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment, the logo data common to the stores is managed in association with an acquisition code in which “0” is designated in all digits of the POS code. Therefore, if the server device cannot acquire the first candidate logo data, the POS code portion of the acquired code is replaced with all the digits “0”, and the search is performed again. Respond to the POS terminal with the logo data.

  If there is no second candidate logo data, logo data common to all stores is searched as a third candidate. In the logo data distribution system according to the present embodiment, logo data common to all stores is managed in association with an acquisition code in which “0” is designated in all digits of the store code and the POS code. Therefore, when the server device cannot acquire the second candidate logo data, the store code and the POS code portion of the acquisition code are replaced with all the digits “0” and the search is performed again, and the corresponding data exists. For example, the logo data is returned to the POS terminal.

  As described above, in the logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment, when the server apparatus receives an acquisition code having a predetermined format, if the corresponding logo data is not found, the sales organization hierarchy is traced back to the upper level. The process of searching for a common logo in each hierarchy is sequentially performed. By providing such a mechanism, even when the logo data designated by the POS terminal does not exist in the server device, it is possible to distribute an appropriate logo to the POS terminal at the judgment of the server device.

  In the present embodiment, as an acquisition code of a predetermined format, a code combining a store code and a POS code is used as an example, but other combinations may be used as the predetermined format. For example, even in the same store, if it is necessary to print a different logo on the receipt depending on the sales floor, a code that combines the store code, the sales floor code, and the POS code is used as an acquisition code. Logo data can be an acquisition candidate.

  In this embodiment, a code obtained by concatenating each code with a hyphen symbol is handled as a formatted acquisition code. However, the format does not have to be as described above, and the format may be arbitrarily determined.

  Next, a configuration of a system for realizing the logo data distribution method according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the logo data distribution system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the logo data distribution system has a configuration in which the server device 100 at the headquarters and the POS terminals 200a to 200f at each store are connected by a network 300 such as the Internet.

  Each store is assigned a unique store code, and each POS terminal in the store is assigned a POS code that does not overlap within the store. Therefore, the POS terminal can be specified in the entire system by the combination of the store code and the POS code. Each POS terminal is also assigned a unique value for the POS name, which is an identification number for network communication, and the POS terminal can be specified by this POS name.

  Next, the configuration of the server device will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 100 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the server device 100 includes a network interface unit 110, a control unit 120, and a storage unit 130. The network interface unit 110 is an interface unit for exchanging various data and the like via a network.

  The control unit 120 is a control unit that totally controls the server apparatus 100, and includes a request receiving unit 121, an acquisition code analysis unit 122, a logo data acquisition unit 123, an update date comparison unit 124, a logo data transmission unit 125, Have The request receiving unit 121 is a processing unit that receives a logo data distribution request message transmitted via a network.

  Here, the format of the request message received by the request receiving unit 121 will be described. FIG. 5 is a sample diagram showing an example of the format of the request message. As shown in the figure, in the request message, at least one combination of an acquisition code and an update date and time is set in addition to the POS name for identifying the requesting POS terminal. Each POS terminal can store a plurality of acquisition codes for designating logo data desired to be distributed with a priority order, and set them in the request message in descending order of priority.

  If the logo data corresponding to these acquisition codes has already been distributed, the update date / time of the logo data is also set in the request message in combination with the acquisition code. When the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code is not distributed, the content of the update date and time paired with the acquisition code in the request message is blank.

  The acquisition code analysis unit 122 is a processing unit that analyzes the acquisition code included in the request message received by the request reception unit 121 and delivers the acquired acquisition code to the logo data acquisition unit 123. The acquisition code analysis performed by the acquisition code analysis unit 122 is roughly divided into two types. One is analysis of variables. In the acquisition code, a predetermined variable can be designated instead of a specific store code or POS code, and the acquisition code analysis unit 122 performs processing to replace the variable with the store code or POS code.

  The following table is a list of variables that can be specified in the acquisition code. For example, when the acquisition message “% TENCD% −% POSNO%” is included in the request message, the acquisition code analysis unit 122 stores the POS terminal information in the storage unit 130 using the POS name included in the request message as a key. The unit 131 is searched to obtain the store code and the POS code of the POS terminal corresponding to the POS name. Then, the “% TENCD%” portion of the acquired code is replaced with the acquired store code, and the “% POSNO%” portion is replaced with the acquired POS code.

  In this way, by providing the server device with a function for replacing the variable in the acquisition code, it is possible to set a common value instead of a terminal-specific value when setting the acquisition code in each POS terminal. Man-hours for maintenance of the POS terminal can be reduced.

  Another of the acquisition code analysis performed by the acquisition code analysis unit 122 is an analysis of the organizational hierarchy. If the acquisition code included in the request message conforms to a predetermined format, generate an acquisition code to search for a common logo for each organizational hierarchy from the acquisition code, and select these together with the original acquisition code Priorities are given as candidates to the logo data acquisition unit 123.

  Specifically, as already described, if the acquisition code included in the request message is a concatenation of two three-digit numbers with a hyphen symbol, the acquisition code based on the combination of the store code and the POS code is specified. It is assumed that the POS code part has been replaced with “0” and the store-wide logo data search acquisition code, and all store code parts have also been replaced with “0”. Generate code.

  Then, the initial acquisition code is set as the first candidate, the logo data search acquisition code common to the stores is set as the second candidate, and the logo data search acquisition code common to all the stores is set as the third candidate. To hand over.

  The logo data acquisition unit 123 is a processing unit that acquires logo data corresponding to the acquisition code delivered from the acquisition code analysis unit 122 from the logo data storage unit 132 of the storage unit 130 and delivers it to the logo data transmission unit 125. However, if the update date / time is set in the request message in combination with the acquisition code, and this acquisition date / time matches the update date / time of the acquired logo data, the logo data is not transferred to the logo data sending unit 125, and is already transferred. The logo data transmission unit 125 is notified that the logo data has been distributed.

  Thus, by checking the update date of the logo data and not distributing the already distributed logo data, it is possible to avoid an increase in the communication cost of the communication load. Each POS terminal normally has a mechanism for requesting the server device to distribute logo data at the start of business, and the suppression of unnecessary data distribution has a great effect on the reduction of the communication amount of the entire system.

  The update date / time comparison unit 124 is a processing unit that receives a request from the logo data acquisition unit 123, compares the update date / time in the request message with the update date of the logo data, and responds to the logo data acquisition unit 123.

  The logo data transmission unit 125 is a processing unit that responds to the processing result of the logo data acquisition unit 123 to the POS terminal that has transmitted the request message via the network. There are three types of response contents. If the logo data acquisition unit 123 can acquire the logo data and the logo data has not been distributed, the logo data is transmitted together with a message that the acquisition of the logo data has been successful. In addition, when the logo data acquired by the logo data acquisition unit 123 has already been distributed, a message indicating that the logo has been distributed is sent, and when the logo data acquisition unit 123 cannot acquire the logo data, A message indicating that logo data acquisition has failed is sent.

  The storage unit 130 is a storage unit that stores various types of information, and includes a POS terminal information storage unit 131 and a logo data storage unit 132. The POS terminal information storage unit 131 is a storage unit that stores information related to the POS terminal. FIG. 6 is a sample diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the POS terminal information storage unit 131. As shown in the figure, the POS terminal information storage unit 131 stores a POS name, a store code, and a POS code. This information is used, for example, when the acquisition code analysis unit 122 searches for a store code and a POS code from the POS name.

  The logo data storage unit 132 is a storage unit that stores logo data. In the logo data storage unit 132, logo data is managed in association with an acquisition code, and specific logo data can be acquired by specifying the acquisition code.

  Next, the configuration of the POS terminal will be described. Since all of the POS terminals 200a to 200f have the same configuration, the configuration will be described here using the POS terminal 200a as an example. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal 200a shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the POS terminal 200a includes a network interface unit 210, a control unit 220, and a storage unit 230. The network interface unit 210 is an interface unit for exchanging various data via the network.

  The control unit 220 is a control unit that totally controls the POS terminal 200a, and includes a request sending unit 221, a property acquisition unit 222, an update date acquisition unit 223, a logo data acquisition unit 224, and a logo data registration unit 225. Have. The request sending unit 221 is a processing unit that sends a logo data delivery request message to the server apparatus 100 via the network. Specifically, the acquisition code is acquired from the property acquisition unit 222, the update date / time of the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code is acquired from the update date / time acquisition unit 223, and a request message is generated by combining these and the server device 100 Process to send to.

  The property acquisition unit 222 is a processing unit that acquires an acquisition code from the property storage unit 231 of the storage unit 230 and passes it to the request transmission unit 221. The update date and time acquisition unit 222 is a processing unit that searches the logo data storage unit 232 of the storage unit 230 for logo data corresponding to the acquisition code specified by the request sending unit 221 and returns the update date and time of the logo data. If the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code does not exist, the fact is returned to the request sending unit 221 and the request sending unit 221 sets a blank for the update date and time of the request message.

  The logo data acquisition unit 224 is a processing unit that receives logo data transmitted from the server device 100. The logo data acquisition unit 224 also receives a message that the logo data has been distributed and a message that there is no logo data corresponding to the acquisition code in the request message. The logo data registration unit 225 is a processing unit that stores the logo data received by the logo data acquisition unit 224 in the logo data storage unit 232 and outputs the logo data to a receipt.

  The storage unit 230 is a storage unit that stores various types of information, and includes a property storage unit 231 and a logo data storage unit 232. The property storage unit 231 is a processing unit that stores various setting information regarding the POS terminal, and an acquisition code for acquiring logo data is also stored here with priority. Note that the method of storing the acquisition code in the property storage unit 231 is not specified in the present invention. The logo data storage unit 232 is a storage unit that stores logo data distributed from the server device 100 in association with an acquisition code. The logo data stored here is used when a receipt is output.

  Next, the processing procedure of the logo data distribution system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the logo data distribution system shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, first, the POS terminal reads the acquisition code from the property storage unit 231 (step S101), and acquires the update date and time of the logo data corresponding to the acquisition code (step S102). Based on these, a request message is assembled and sent to the server device (step S103).

  When the server device receives the request message (step S201), it performs a logo data acquisition process described later (step S202), and returns the result to the POS terminal (step S203).

  When the POS terminal receives a response from the server device (step S104), it checks whether the logo data has been distributed. When the logo data is distributed (Yes at Step S105), the logo data is stored in the logo data storage unit 232, and the process is completed by setting the logo data to be output on the receipt (Step S106). . If the logo data is not distributed, the process is completed without performing the process of step S106.

  Next, the process procedure of the logo data acquisition process shown in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the logo data acquisition process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the server device acquires, from the received request message, the unprocessed acquisition code having the highest priority together with the update date and time (step S301). Here, when there is no unprocessed acquisition code (No at Step S302), the response message that the logo data does not exist is edited (Step S303), and the response is made to the POS terminal (Step S312).

  If an unprocessed acquisition code can be acquired (Yes at step S302), the variables included in the acquisition code are replaced (step S304), and it is confirmed whether the format is a predetermined format (step S305). Here, when it is confirmed that the format is a predetermined format, an acquisition code for acquiring common logo data for each layer is generated with priority.

  Then, logo data corresponding to the acquired or generated acquisition code is searched (step S306). If the corresponding data is not found (No at step S307), the process returns to step S301 to process the next acquisition code. If the corresponding data exists (Yes at step S307), the update date / time of the logo data is compared with the update date / time included in the request message (step S308).

  If the two dates and times match (step S309 matches the logo data), a response message that the logo data has already been distributed and needs no updating is edited (step S310), and the POS terminal (Step S312). Also, if the two dates are different, and if the request message does not specify an update date and time (different from the logo data in step S309 or no update date is specified in the request message), the logo data searched in step S306 is embedded. The response message is edited (step S311), and the response is made to the POS terminal (step S312).

  Various processes of the server apparatus 100 described in the above embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance by a computer. Therefore, in the following, an example of a computer that executes a program for realizing the function of the server device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram illustrating a computer that executes a logo data distribution program. The computer 1000 includes an input device 1010 that receives data input from a user, a monitor 1020, a medium reading device 1030 that reads a program from a recording medium that records various programs, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 1040 that temporarily stores various information, A network interface 1050, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 1060, and a CPU 1070 that exchange data with other computers via a network are connected by a bus 1080.

  The HDD 1060 stores a logo data distribution program 1060c which is a program for realizing the functions of the server device 100. Then, when the CPU 1070 reads the logo data distribution program 1060c from the HDD 1060 and executes it, the program functions as a logo data distribution process 1070a. The logo data distribution process 1070a corresponds to the control unit 120 illustrated in FIG.

  Further, the CPU 1070 reads data from the HDD 1060 from the logo data storage area 1060a and the POS terminal information DB 1060b, and stores the data in the RAM 1040 as the logo data information 1040a and the POS terminal information 1040b. Various data processing is executed based on the logo data information 1040a and the POS terminal information 1040b stored in the RAM 1040. The logo data storage area 1060 a corresponds to the logo data storage unit 132 of the storage unit 130 illustrated in FIG. 3, and the POS terminal information DB 1060 b corresponds to the POS terminal information storage unit 131.

  Note that the logo data distribution program 1060c is not necessarily stored in the HDD 1060, and the computer 1000 may read and execute a program stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM. In addition, the program is stored in another computer (or server) connected to the computer 1000 via a public line, the Internet, a LAN, a WAN, or the like, and the computer 1000 reads and executes the program from these. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the logo data to be distributed to the server device is designated from the POS terminal side, so that the logo data corresponding to the POS terminal is registered in the server device. Appropriate logo data can be distributed even if there is not.

  In this embodiment, when the code for specifying the logo data conforms to a predetermined format, the server side generates a code for acquiring the common logo data for each hierarchy of the organization to which the requesting POS terminal belongs. Since it is configured so as to be generated, even if logo data matching the code specified on the POS terminal side does not exist on the server device, appropriate logo data can be distributed according to the determination on the server device side.

(Appendix 1) A logo data distribution program for distributing logo data to a POS terminal connected via a network,
A request acceptance procedure for accepting a logo data distribution request message including at least one code for identifying logo data from the POS terminal;
Logo data acquisition procedure for acquiring logo data corresponding to the code included in the logo data delivery request message received by the request reception procedure from the storage means;
A logo data distribution program for causing a computer to execute a logo data transmission procedure for transmitting logo data acquired by the logo data acquisition procedure to the POS terminal.

(Appendix 2) When the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request receiving procedure conforms to a predetermined format, the common code for each layer of the organization to which the requesting POS terminal belongs is based on the code. Let the computer further execute a code analysis procedure that generates code to get the logo data,
The logo data acquisition procedure is to acquire from the storage means logo data corresponding to either the code included in the logo data delivery request message received by the request reception procedure or the code generated by the code analysis procedure. Logo data distribution program according to appendix 1, which is characterized.

(Supplementary Note 3) If the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request receiving procedure includes a predetermined character string, the code analyzing procedure is based on a predetermined rule. The logo data distribution program as set forth in Appendix 2, wherein the program is replaced.

(Supplementary Note 4) The request receiving procedure receives a logo data distribution request message in which a code for identifying logo data and an update date and time of distributed logo data corresponding to the code are recorded in pairs,
The logo data acquisition procedure compares the update date and time of the logo data acquired from the storage means with the update date and time recorded in the logo data delivery request message in a pair with the code used when acquiring the logo data, If the two match, the logo data transmission procedure is instructed to send a response that the logo data has already been distributed without distributing the logo data. Logo data distribution program described in one.

(Supplementary Note 5) A server device that distributes logo data to a POS terminal connected via a network,
Request accepting means for accepting a logo data distribution request message including at least one code for identifying logo data from the POS terminal;
Logo data acquisition means for acquiring logo data corresponding to the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request reception means from the storage means;
A server device comprising: logo data sending means for sending logo data obtained by the logo data obtaining means to the POS terminal.

(Supplementary Note 6) When the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request receiving unit conforms to a predetermined format, the common code for each hierarchy of the organization to which the requesting POS terminal belongs is based on the code. A code analysis means for generating a code for acquiring logo data;
The logo data acquisition means acquires from the storage means logo data corresponding to either the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request reception means or the code generated by the code analysis means. The server device according to appendix 5, which is characterized.

(Supplementary note 7) When the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request receiving unit includes a predetermined character string, the code analyzing unit determines the character string based on a predetermined rule. The server device according to appendix 6, wherein the server device is replaced.

(Appendix 8) The request accepting means accepts a logo data delivery request message in which a code for identifying logo data and an update date and time of delivered logo data corresponding to the code are recorded in pairs,
The logo data acquisition means compares the update date and time of the logo data acquired from the storage means with the update date and time recorded in the logo data distribution request message in pairs with the code used when acquiring the logo data, If the two match, the logo data sending means is instructed to send a response that the logo data has been delivered without delivering the logo data. The server device according to one.

(Supplementary Note 9) A POS terminal connected via a network to a server device that holds logo data to be output on a receipt,
Storage means for storing a code for identifying the logo data;
A POS terminal comprising: a request sending means for sending a logo data delivery request message including the code to the server device to request delivery of logo data.

(Supplementary Note 10) A logo data distribution system configured by connecting a POS terminal device and a server device that holds logo data output from the POS terminal device to a receipt through a network,
The POS terminal is
Storage means for storing a code for identifying the logo data;
Request sending means for sending a logo data delivery request message including the code to the server device and requesting the delivery of logo data;
The server device
Request accepting means for accepting the logo data delivery request message from the POS terminal;
Logo data acquisition means for acquiring logo data corresponding to the code included in the logo data distribution request message received by the request reception means from the storage means;
A logo data delivery system comprising: logo data sending means for sending the logo data obtained by the logo data obtaining means to the POS terminal.

  As described above, the logo data distribution program, the POS terminal, and the logo data distribution system according to the present invention are useful when distributing logo data from the server device to the POS terminal, and in particular, information on the POS terminal is stored on the server side. Even if it is not registered, it is suitable when it is necessary to distribute appropriate logo data from the server device to the POS terminal.

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of the logo data delivery system based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the logo data delivery system which concerns on a present Example. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the POS terminal shown in FIG. It is a sample figure which shows an example of the format of a request message. It is a sample figure which shows an example of a data structure of a POS terminal information storage part. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the logo data delivery system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the logo data acquisition process shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the computer which executes a logo data delivery program.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Server apparatus 110 Network interface part 120 Control part 121 Request reception part 122 Acquisition code analysis part 123 Logo data acquisition part 124 Update date comparison part 125 Logo data transmission part 130 Storage part 131 POS terminal information storage part 132 Logo data storage part 200a, 200b, 200c, 200d, 200e, 200f POS terminal 210 Network interface unit 220 Control unit 221 Request sending unit 222 Property acquisition unit 223 Update date acquisition unit 224 Logo data acquisition unit 225 Logo data registration unit 230 Storage unit 231 Property storage unit 232 Logo Data storage unit 300 Network 1000 Computer 1010 Input device 1020 Monitor 1030 Medium reader 1040 RAM
1040a Logo data information 1040b POS terminal information 1050 Network I / F device 1060 HDD
1060a Logo data storage area 1060b POS terminal information DB
1060c Logo data distribution program 1070 CPU
1070a Logo data distribution process 1080 Bus

Claims (2)

A logo data distribution device for distributing logo data to a POS terminal connected via a network,
Request accepting means for accepting from the POS terminal a logo data distribution request message including at least one code for identifying logo data of a higher organization and logo data of a lower organization;
If there is logo data corresponding to the code specifying the logo data of the organization below the code included in the logo data delivery request message received by the request receiving means, the logo data of the organization below if there is logo data corresponding to the code. Logo data acquisition means for acquiring logo data corresponding to a code for specifying data from the storage means,
A logo data delivery device comprising: logo data sending means for sending the logo data obtained by the logo data obtaining means to the POS terminal. A logo data distribution system configured by connecting a POS terminal device and a server device holding logo data output from the POS terminal device to a receipt through a network,
The POS terminal is
Storage means for storing a code for identifying the logo data;
Request sending means for sending a logo data delivery request message including at least one code for identifying logo data of a higher organization and logo data of a lower organization to the server device to request delivery of logo data;
With
The server device
Request accepting means for accepting the logo data delivery request message from the POS terminal;
If there is logo data corresponding to the code specifying the logo data of the organization below the code included in the logo data delivery request message received by the request receiving means, the logo data of the organization below if there is logo data corresponding to the code. Logo data acquisition means for acquiring logo data corresponding to a code for specifying data from the storage means,
  Logo data sending means for sending the logo data obtained by the logo data obtaining means to the POS terminal;
Logo data distribution system characterized by having

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