JP6488609B2 - Accounting control method and register system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an accounting processing function control technique, and more particularly to an accounting processing control method and the like that can effectively prevent accounting fraud.

  In the retail sales business, in many cases, a register (so-called cash register) is used for accounting at the time of sale of goods, and a receipt is printed as a record of accounting and delivered to a customer. The receipt printer is provided integrally with the cash register or connected to the cash register.

  Records of such merchandise sales (sales information) need to be properly stored for tax payments. However, in some countries, in order to prevent illegal acts by store owners, A so-called fiscal printer may be used as the printer.

  Such fiscal printers have different functions and information to be recorded in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country, but usually record fiscal data (sales information such as information output on receipts) in an independent memory provided in the printer. The recorded information is later used for tax collection.

  Even if such a fiscal printer is used, there is a possibility that illegal acts such as empty registration or falsification of information recorded in the memory may be performed. Has been made.

  The following Patent Document 1 describes an invention that prevents falsification of fiscal data by separating a substrate on which a fiscal memory for storing fiscal data is mounted and a substrate on which other components are mounted. Patent Document 2 below describes an invention of a substrate storage case for preventing falsification of fiscal data.

  Further, Patent Document 3 below describes an invention for preventing falsification of fiscal data by transmitting print data or processing data generated based on the print data from a fiscal printer that prints a receipt to a fiscal management server.

JP 2008-46954 A JP 2011-140203 A JP 2009-269266 A

  However, even with conventional registers equipped with fiscal printers, such as performing accounting processing as empty transactions (fictional transactions) in the test operation mode (test operation program) provided for testing by the register (register terminal) Act) cannot be completely prevented, and more effective response technology is desired.

  Also, if the fiscal printer connected to the register is removed from the register or replaced with another non-regular printer, sales data will not be recorded, or the sales data will not be sufficiently protected and altered. There is a risk of it. In this way, there is a possibility of illicit behavior by replacing the fiscal printer.

  And the content described in the said patent document cannot fully solve such a subject.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a control method for accounting processing and the like that can effectively prevent fraudulent acts caused by idle registration or printer replacement.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention provides control of accounting processing in a register system comprising: a register terminal device that performs accounting processing; and a printer that outputs a receipt in accordance with instructions from the register terminal device. An acquisition method for acquiring authentication information, a storage step for storing the acquired authentication information, and a determination step for determining whether or not to perform an accounting process in the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information And a start / stop process for controlling the operating state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination.

  In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the present invention provides a control method of accounting processing in a register terminal device that executes accounting processing when a product is sold and outputs a receipt from the printer. A storage step for storing matching determination information; a determination step for determining the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the stored matching determination information; and based on a result of the determination, And a start / stop process for controlling the operation state.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect further includes an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, and in the acquisition step, acquiring individual identification information of the printer from the printer, and in the determination step, If the acquired individual identification information matches the individual identification information included in the stored consistency determination information, it is determined that there is consistency, and if it does not match, it is determined that there is an inconsistency, and the start / stop In the process, when it is determined that there is consistency according to the determination, the accounting process is set in an operable state, and when it is determined as inconsistent by the determination, the accounting process is stopped. And

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that the individual identification information is acquired and a determination based on the individual identification information is performed before the start of the accounting process.

  In the above invention, one preferable aspect further includes an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, wherein in the acquisition step, receipt number range information stored in the printer is acquired, and in the determination step, A receipt number is determined within the receipt number range indicated by the receipt number range information included in the stored alignment determination information, and the determined receipt number is within the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information. If it is determined to be consistent, if it is not within the receipt number range, it is determined to be inconsistent. In the case where inconsistency is determined by the determination, the accounting process is stopped.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, according to one preferable aspect, the receipt number range information is acquired before the accounting process related to the receipt every time the receipt is output, and the determination based on the receipt number range information is performed. It is characterized by performing.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that, in the obtaining step, the stored receipt number range information is stored in the printer before the accounting process is started.

  Furthermore, in the above-mentioned invention, one preferable aspect further includes an acquisition step of acquiring information from the printer, and in the start / stop step, when information cannot be acquired from the printer in the acquisition step, The accounting process is stopped.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, according to one preferable aspect, in the obtaining step, the matching determination information is obtained from a server that manages fiscal data connected to the register terminal device before the accounting process is started. In the storing step, the information is stored.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a register system including a register terminal device that performs accounting processing at the time of sale of a product and a printer that outputs a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device. A register terminal device that executes the accounting process and outputs the receipt relating to the accounting process from the printer; a storage unit that stores matching determination information between the register terminal device and the printer; and the storage A determination unit that determines the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer based on the alignment determination information, a start / stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit based on the determination result; The printer has individual identification information and relates to the printing of the receipt and the accounting process Includes a fiscal controller for instructing the storage of the I Skull data, is that.

  In order to achieve the above object, still another aspect of the present invention provides a printer capable of communicating with a server that manages fiscal data and a register terminal device that executes accounting processing, and that outputs a receipt relating to the accounting processing. An accounting process control method includes: an acquisition step of acquiring authentication information transmitted from the server; a storage step of storing the acquired authentication information; and the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information. A determination step for determining whether or not the accounting process can be executed, and a start / stop step for controlling an operation state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is that the authentication information includes activation information, and the determination step generates activation information based on a predetermined rule, and the activation information is included in the authentication information. The activation information is authenticated when it coincides with the activation information.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that the activation information is transmitted from the server every business day of a store where the printer is provided.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that the authentication information includes stop information, and the determination step determines that the execution of the accounting process is stopped when the stop information is acquired. To do.

  Further, in the above invention, according to a preferred aspect, the authentication information includes matching information, and if the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer is authenticated based on the matching information in the determining step, the accounting process is performed. It is judged that execution of this is possible.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is that the matching information includes printer identification information, and the accounting process can be executed when the identification information matches the printer identification information in the determination step. It is judged that there exists.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, according to one preferable aspect, the alignment information includes information indicating a range of the receipt numbers, and information indicating the range of the receipt numbers and a receipt attached to the receipt in the determining step. Whether or not the accounting process can be executed is determined based on the number.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect further includes a step of storing fiscal data relating to the receipt when the receipt is output.

  Furthermore, in the above invention, one preferable aspect is characterized in that, in the acquisition step, when the execution of the accounting process is stopped, the stored fiscal data is transmitted to the server.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a register system including a register terminal device that performs accounting processing and a printer that outputs a receipt relating to the accounting processing, wherein the printer includes fiscal data. An acquisition unit that acquires authentication information transmitted from a server that manages the authentication information, a storage unit that stores the acquired authentication information, and whether or not to perform accounting processing in the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information And a start / stop unit that controls the operating state of the accounting process in the register terminal device based on the determination, and the register terminal device includes an accounting process unit that performs the accounting process; And an operation control unit for controlling start / stop of the accounting processing unit.

  Further objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the embodiments of the invention described below.

It is a functional lineblock diagram concerning the example of a 1st embodiment of a register system and a tax collection system including a register terminal device to which the present invention is applied. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure from starting to stopping of the register terminal device 3. It is a functional block diagram concerning the 2nd example of a register system including a printer to which the present invention is applied, and a tax collection system. It is the flowchart which illustrated the processing procedure from starting of an accounting processing function to stop.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, such an embodiment does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the drawings, the same or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals or reference symbols.

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FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram according to a first embodiment of a register system and a tax collection system including a register terminal device to which the present invention is applied. Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The register terminal device 3 (register) shown in FIG. 1 is a register terminal device to which the present invention is applied. The register terminal device 3 indicates the consistency with the printer 4, the individual identification information of the printer 4, and the issued receipt number. When it is determined that there is a mismatch, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 3 is stopped. This effectively prevents fraudulent acts due to replacement of the printer 4 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, a tax collection system 200 is configured by each register terminal device 3 and each printer 4 of a plurality of stores that are communicably connected to the government server 1 via the network 5. In each store, a register system 100 is configured by a printer 4 that is communicably connected to the register terminal device 3. In addition, the application server 2 that is communicably connected to each register terminal device 3 via the network 5 distributes cash register application software to each register terminal device 3. As the network 5, the Internet or a telephone line can be used. The register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 communicate with each other by a communication cable or wirelessly.

  The government server 1 is a server system (computer system) that is managed by a department having jurisdiction over tax collection, such as the national tax bureau of the government, and manages fiscal data (sales data). The government server 1 can be operated only by a predetermined person, and measures are taken to prevent falsification and leakage of data recorded therein. Although not shown, the server is configured by hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device, and communication interface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the functional configuration of the government server 1 includes an information issuing unit 11, a data collecting unit 12, and a sales data recording unit 13. The information issuing unit 11 is a part for issuing key information for starting / stopping each register terminal device 3 and generating a receipt number issued by each register terminal device 3. Next, the data collection unit 12 is a part that collects sales data recorded in the printer 4 of each store. The sales data recording unit 13 is a part for recording the sales data collected by the data collecting unit 12. The information issuing unit 11 and the data collecting unit 12 are configured by a program describing the processing performed by the information issuing unit 11 and a CPU, RAM, and the like that execute processing according to the program. The data recording unit 13 is configured by a data storage device such as an HDD. Composed.

  As described above, the application server 2 is a server system (computer system) that distributes a register application program (hereinafter referred to as a register program) to each of the register terminal devices 3. For example, application software for a smartphone or a tablet terminal is downloaded. A server operated by a provider that sells and distributes.

  The register program is an application program for performing accounting processing at the time of product sales in each store, and is approved by the government. In this embodiment, the distribution of the register program is entrusted to the private sector from the government, and such a configuration is used. However, the government server 1 described above may also function as the application server 2.

  Although not shown, the application server 2 is configured by hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device, and communication interface. As shown in FIG. And a program storage unit 22. The application distribution unit 21 is a part responsible for the above-described distribution processing, and includes a program describing processing contents, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. The program storage unit 22 stores each program distributed by the application server 2 in addition to the register program, and includes an HDD or the like.

  Next, as described above, the register terminal device 3 is a register terminal to which the present invention is applied, and is a smartphone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile PC, or the like. The said register terminal device 3 is an apparatus which bears the function of what is called a register | resistor, and is provided in each store and multiple units | sets may be provided in 1 store. The register terminal device 3 can be connected to the government server 1 and the printer 4 so as to be communicable. When the product is sold, the register terminal device 3 performs accounting processing and causes the printer 4 to output a receipt.

  Although not shown, the register terminal device 3 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device (input device), communication interface, barcode reader, card reader, etc. as hardware. The functional configuration as shown in FIG.

  The register control unit 31 is a part having the function of a register that operates according to the register program described above, and performs accounting processing, receipt output processing, and the like at the time of product sales. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the register control unit 31 includes an accounting processing unit 34 and a start / stop control unit 33 that perform these register functions.

  The start / stop control unit 33 is a characteristic part of the register terminal device 3 and will be described in detail later. The key information received from the government server 1, receipt number information, and the printer 4 Based on the individual identification information, the start / stop of the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is controlled. In other words, whether or not the transaction processing unit 34 can process is controlled. In addition, when the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is stopped, the activation / deactivation control unit 33 acquires sales data stored in the printer 4 and executes a process of transmitting the sales data to the government server 1.

  The start / stop control unit 33 includes a storage unit 331, an acquisition unit 332, a determination unit 333, and a start / stop unit 334, as shown in FIG. The acquisition unit 332 is a part that acquires key information, receipt number information, and individual identification information of the printer 4 transmitted from the government server 1. The storage unit 331 is a part that stores information acquired by the acquisition unit 332 and the like. Based on the key information transmitted from the government server 1, the determination unit 333 determines whether the operation state of the accounting processing unit 34 is to be activated or deactivated. Further, the determination unit 333 determines the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 based on the receipt number information and the individual identification information of the printer 4 described above, and based on the result, the operating state of the accounting processing unit 34 Is determined to be in the activated state or stopped state. The start / stop unit 334 is a part that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit 34 according to the determination of the determination unit 333.

  The accounting processing unit 34 performs accounting processing at the time of product sales.

  The register control unit 31 includes a register program downloaded from the application server 2, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, a nonvolatile memory, and the like.

  The printer driver execution unit 32 is a driver execution unit for the printer 4 and generates receipt print data in a format (command) for the printer 4 when a receipt output instruction is issued from the register control unit 31. To the printer 4. The printer driver execution unit 32 includes a driver program, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like.

  Next, the printer 4 is a receipt printing printer provided for each of the register terminal devices 3, and performs printing by, for example, a thermal transfer method or an inkjet method. Further, since it is a so-called fiscal printer, as shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the print control unit 41 and the print execution unit 42 that function as a general printer, a fiscal control unit 40, a memory control unit 43, and a fiscal memory 44.

  The fiscal control unit 40 is a part for instructing receipt printing and storage of fiscal data when receiving processing for responding to an inquiry from the register terminal device 3, which is the host device of the printer 4, and receipt print data.

  The print control unit 41 is a so-called controller of the printer, and causes the print execution unit 42 to print a receipt based on print data transmitted from the register terminal device 3. Although not shown, the print control unit 41 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an ASIC, and the like.

  The print execution unit 42 is a part that executes printing of a receipt. When the printing method is an inkjet method, the print execution unit 42 includes a head including a nozzle that ejects ink, a paper transport device, and the like.

  The memory control unit 43 specializes in reading and writing data to and from the fiscal memory 44, and every time print data of a receipt is received, the sales information (fiscal data) related to the receipt is encrypted and written to the fiscal memory 44. Process. Further, when there is an instruction to acquire sales information from the register terminal device 3, a process of reading the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 44 and transmitting it to the register terminal device 3 is executed. The memory control unit 43 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, ASIC, and the like.

  The fiscal memory 44 is a memory for storing the fiscal data, and is composed of a nonvolatile memory such as NVRAM.

  The printer ID is stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the printer 4.

  The memory control unit 43 and the fiscal memory 44 are subjected to conventional measures of hardware and software so that the tampering and leakage of the fiscal data is not easily performed.

  It should be noted that the fiscal data, that is, the sales information related to the sale of the product of the receipt recorded for each receipt output is expressed in an appropriate information item and format in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country where the tax collection system 200 is provided. To. For example, the fiscal data can be so-called electronic journal information having the same content as the receipt, predetermined information on the receipt, and sales information after adding the predetermined information.

  Further, it is desirable that the receipt output from the printer 4 can be collected by the government by a predetermined method after being delivered to each customer. For example, there is a method of outputting a receipt with a lottery ticket and collecting the winner's receipt. The collected receipt is collated with information (information in the sales data recording unit 13) that has been sucked up by the government server 1 and used for confirmation of illegal activities. Note that the printer 4 can disable the receipt with a lottery ticket in the test operation mode.

  In the tax collection system 200 having the configuration as described above, the register processing in each store is performed with the contents described below. As a preliminary work, in each store, in order to sell a product, first, the register program described above is downloaded from the application server 2 and installed in each register terminal device 3. The download operation can be performed in the same procedure as a general application download on a smartphone.

  In order to prevent illegal activities, it is effective to update the register program at relatively short intervals and to perform the installation operation frequently.

  After the download, the registration terminal device 3 accesses the government server 1 using the register control unit 31 to perform a registration procedure. In the government server 1 that has received the access, the information issuing unit 11 determines the identification information (register ID) of the register terminal device 3 that is the access source, and returns the register ID to the register terminal device 3. In the register control unit 31, the acquisition unit 332 receives this register ID and stores it in the storage unit 331. On the other hand, in the government server 1, information (IP address, etc.) of the register terminal device 3 is recorded together with a cash register ID.

  Thereafter, the acquisition unit 332 inquires the printer 4 about the individual identification information (printer ID) of the printer 4, stores the printer ID returned from the fiscal control unit 40 in the storage unit 331, and sends the printer ID to the government server 1. It is transmitted together with the register ID of the register terminal device 3. In the government server 1, the transmitted printer ID is stored in correspondence with the stored information of the register terminal device 3.

  When the registration procedure is completed as described above, merchandise sales using the register terminal device 3 can be performed. The processing after the registration procedure will be described below. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure from starting to stopping of the register terminal device 3.

  The accounting processing unit 34 of the register control unit 31 according to the present embodiment is activated by an activation key transmitted from the government server 1 when the store is opened on the day, and transmitted from the government server 1 when the store is closed on the day when there is no fraud. Designed to stop with stop key.

  Before the opening time of the store where the register terminal device 3 is provided, the government server 1 generates an activation key for the register terminal device 3 and transmits it to the register terminal device 3 (step S1 in FIG. 2). ).

  The trigger for the activation key generation process is to record a predetermined time for each of the register terminal devices 3 and to use that time as a trigger. As another method, a store clerk operates the register terminal device 31 to request an activation key using the register control unit 31 (start / stop control unit 33), and the government server 1 receives the request. As a trigger.

  In addition, the activation key generation / transmission process is performed by the information issuing unit 11. The activation key is generated differently for each register terminal device 3 and different for each issuance date for the same register terminal device 3. For example, information obtained by processing the date and cash register ID by a predetermined method is used as the activation key.

  Further, at the same timing, the information issuing unit 11 determines whether or not the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4, that is, whether the combination of the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 as a hardware individual is correct. Consistency determination information is generated. In the registration procedure described above, the combination of the hardware is assumed to be correct, and the consistency determination information determines whether the printer 4 is correct.

  Specifically, the information issuing unit 11 generates a printer ID and receipt number range information as the matching determination information. The printer ID is information stored during the registration procedure described above, and is generated by extracting the information stored corresponding to the information of the register terminal device 3.

  The receipt number range information is information indicating a range of receipt numbers attached to receipts issued on that day by each register terminal device 3. Receipts issued from the register terminal device 3 have a specification in which a unique receipt number is assigned in the tax collection system 200, and sequential receipt numbers are assigned in order of issue in each register terminal device 3. Therefore, the information issuing unit 11 determines the receipt number range of each register terminal device 3 according to the predicted value of the number of receipts that will be issued on that day by each register terminal device 3. Here, as an example, a receipt number range of 00000 to 00990 is determined for the register terminal device 3, and receipt number range information of “00000 to 00100” is generated.

  The activation key, printer ID, and receipt number range information generated in this way are transmitted to the register terminal device 3 via the network 5 by the information issuing unit 11. These are preferably encrypted before transmission.

  The transmitted activation key or the like is received by the acquisition unit 332 of the activation / deactivation control unit 33 of the register terminal device 3 (step S2 in FIG. 2). Thereafter, the storage unit 331 stores the activation key, printer ID, and receipt number range information received by the acquisition unit 332 (step S3 in FIG. 2). The acquisition unit 332 transmits the received receipt number range information to the printer 4, and the fiscal control unit 40 of the printer 4 stores the receipt number range information.

  At this time, the accounting processing unit 34 of the register control unit 31 is stopped, and the accounting process using the register terminal device 3 cannot be performed. In other words, the register terminal device 3 does not function as a register.

  Next, the activation / deactivation control unit 33 performs authentication processing of the received activation key (step S4 in FIG. 2). Specifically, the determination unit 333 of the activation / deactivation control unit 33 generates an activation key based on the information acquired from the government server 1 during the registration procedure, in the same manner as the information issuing unit 11 of the government server 1. If it matches with the received activation key, the received activation key is authenticated as authentic. As in the above-described example, when the date is generated by the method using the cash register ID, the determination unit 333 generates the activation key by using the cash register ID stored in the registration procedure.

  If the authentication is not successful (NG in step S4 in FIG. 2), it is determined that an unauthorized activation key has been received, and the activation / deactivation unit 334 does not activate the accounting processing unit 34, and continues. Then, the process ends. That is, the register terminal device 3 remains not functioning as a register.

  On the other hand, when the activation key issued from the government server 1 is received without any fraud or error, the received activation key is authenticated (OK in step S4 in FIG. 2).

  In this case, the start / stop control unit 33 performs the following authentication. That is, the consistency with the printer 4 connected at this time is checked. Therefore, first, the acquisition unit 332 inquires of the printer 4 about the printer ID, and acquires the printer ID returned from the fiscal control unit 40 (step S5 in FIG. 2).

  The determination unit 333 compares the acquired printer ID with the printer ID transmitted from the government server 1 stored in the storage unit (step S6 in FIG. 2). If they do not match, the determination unit 333 is connected at that time. The printer 4 is determined to be an unauthorized printer, that is, it is not authenticated (NG in step S6 in FIG. 2), and the start / stop unit 334 does not start the accounting processing unit 34 and ends the processing as it is. That is, the register terminal device 3 remains not functioning as a register. In such a case, it is inferred that the correct printer 4 connected during the registration procedure described above has been replaced with another printer. In such a case, as described above, the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 is not authenticated.

  In addition, even when there is no response from the printer 4 (when information cannot be acquired) when the acquisition unit 332 acquires the printer ID (S5), the determination unit 333 does not authenticate (in step S6 of FIG. 2). NG) The start / stop unit 334 does not start the accounting processing unit 34 and ends the processing as it is. In such a case, it is assumed that the printer 4 has been removed. In such a case, there is a risk that the accounting process may be performed fraudulently without storing the fiscal data, and thus authentication is not performed as described above.

  On the other hand, if the printer ID acquired from the printer 4 matches the printer ID transmitted from the government server 1, the determination unit 333 determines that the correct printer 4 is connected, and the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4. Is verified (OK in step S6 in FIG. 2).

  In this way, if authentication using the activation key and the printer ID is obtained, the activation / deactivation unit 334 activates the accounting processing unit 34 (step S7 in FIG. 2). As a result, the register function can be operated, and accounting processing after the sale of the product can be performed. Accordingly, sales of the product are started at the store.

  After that, unless fraudulent actions such as replacement or removal of the printer 4 are performed, the accounting process (sales calculation) is performed every time the product is sold until the accounting processing unit 34 is stopped when the store is closed. Processing) and sales data recording processing.

  Specifically, first, the start / stop control unit 33 checks whether or not the stop condition of the accounting processing unit 34 is satisfied (step S8 in FIG. 2). Here, as a stop condition of the accounting processing unit 34, a condition that a stop key transmitted from the government server 1 (information issuing unit 11) has been received or a predetermined time has come can be used. The predetermined time can be a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is received, a time included in the activation key, or a predetermined closing time. The determination unit 333 determines that the stop condition is satisfied, and if the stop condition is not satisfied (No in step S8 in FIG. 2), the start / stop control unit 33 sells the product and the customer comes to the cash register. Is started (Yes in step S9 in FIG. 2).

  At this time, the start / stop control unit 33 performs consistency check with the printer 4 for each accounting process (each receipt issuance). The receipt number range information described above is used for the check. Specifically, first, the determination unit 333 determines a receipt number of a receipt issued for the accounting process (step S10 in FIG. 2). As described above, since the receipts to be issued are assigned receipt numbers that are serial numbers within the receipt number range generated by the government server 1, the determination unit 333 determines the receipt number according to the rule. As described above, when the receipt number range information of “00000 to 00100” is sent from the government server 1 and stored in the storage unit 331 as an example, the receipt of “00001” is received in the product sales to the first customer of the day. A number is determined. Thereafter, receipt numbers are sequentially determined such as “00002”, “00003”,.

  Next, the acquisition unit 332 inquires of the printer 4 and acquires receipt number range information returned from the fiscal control unit 40 (step S11 in FIG. 2). The receipt number range information acquired here is the receipt number range information stored in the printer 4 in step S3 described above.

  Next, the determination unit 333 determines whether or not the determined receipt number is included in the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S12 in FIG. 2). If the result of the determination is that the number does not fall within the receipt number range (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), the determination unit 333 replaces the printer 4 with another printer from the start of the processing (when the store is opened). That is, it is determined that a mismatch between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 has occurred, and processing for stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 34 is started. Specifically, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  In addition, in the acquisition of receipt number range information from the printer 4 by the acquisition unit 332 (S11), even when there is no response from the printer 4 (when information cannot be acquired), the determination unit 333 determines that the receipt number range information is within the receipt number range. It is determined that it has not entered (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. In such a case, it is assumed that the printer 4 has been removed after the processing. In such a case, there is a risk that the accounting process may be performed illegally without storing the fiscal data, so that the process of stopping the accounting processing unit 34 is performed as described above.

  On the other hand, when the determined receipt number falls within the receipt number range (Yes in step S12 in FIG. 2), the determination unit 333 determines whether the receipt terminal number 3 at the start of the process (at the time of opening the store) It is determined that the consistency of the printer 4 is maintained, and an instruction is issued to the accounting processing unit 34 that the accounting processing may be performed for the product sales to the customer.

  In response to the instruction, the accounting processing unit 34 performs accounting processing (step S13 in FIG. 2). The accounting process itself is performed in the same manner as the process performed in the conventional register.

  The accounting processing unit 34 performs a receipt output process after the accounting process (step S14 in FIG. 2). Specifically, the accounting information relating to the product sale is transferred to the printer driver execution unit 32 as receipt information. The printer driver execution unit 32 transmits the information as print data to the printer 4, and the receipt is printed and output by the print control unit 41 and the print execution unit 42 of the printer 4 according to the print data. The output receipt is given to the customer.

  Subsequently, the printer 4 generates fiscal data relating to the product sales based on the transmitted print data, encrypts it, and records it in the fiscal memory 44 (step S15 in FIG. 2). The recording process is performed by the memory control unit 43 according to an instruction from the fiscal control unit 40.

  Thereafter, until the above-described stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S8 in FIG. 2) or until inconsistency with the above-described printer 4 occurs (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), the above accounting process, receipt output process The fiscal data recording process is repeatedly executed every time the product is sold.

  When the determination unit 333 determines that the stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S8 in FIG. 2), or when it is determined that the inconsistency occurs (No in step S12 in FIG. 2). The start / stop control unit 33 transmits the fiscal data from the start of the processing to the government server 1 to perform the processing for stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 34. When receiving the stop key transmitted from the government server 1 is a stop condition, the information issuing unit 11 generates the stop key at a predetermined time and transmits it to the register terminal device 3. In addition, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is transmitted or a predetermined closing time can be used.

  Specifically, first, the acquisition unit 332 performs fiscal data acquisition processing (step S16 in FIG. 2). In the acquisition process, the acquisition unit 332 issues an instruction to the printer 4, and according to the instruction, the memory control unit 43 stores the fiscal data (sales data) recorded in the fiscal memory 44 from the start of the accounting processing unit 34 so far. The read data is returned by the fiscal control unit 40. Thereby, fiscal data relating to the sale of the product on that day is acquired.

  Thereafter, the acquisition unit 332 transmits the acquired fiscal data to the government server 1 (step S17 in FIG. 2). As a result, the fiscal data of the day is downloaded to the government server 1.

  The transmitted fiscal data is received by the data collection unit 12 and stored in the sales data recording unit 13 (step S18 in FIG. 2). The stored data is stored so as to be readable by the register ID of the register terminal device 3.

  When the data storage process is normally completed, the data collection unit 12 notifies the register terminal device 3 to that effect. In the activation / deactivation control unit 33 that has received the notification, the activation / deactivation unit 334 performs an accounting process. The unit 34 is disabled, that is, is in a stopped state (step S19 in FIG. 2). Thereafter, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 3 cannot be used until the next activation key is received and activated. The stop process may be executed when it is confirmed that the fiscal data transmitted by the data collection unit 12 has been received. Further, in the stop process, a process of erasing the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 44 may be performed.

  If it is determined that the inconsistency has occurred (No in step S12 in FIG. 2), the accounting processing unit 34 is disabled without performing the process of transmitting the fiscal data to the government server 1 described above. Only processing may be performed. When inconsistency occurs, it is assumed that the printer 4 has been replaced with another printer or has been removed, so that incorrect fiscal data is transmitted or cannot be transmitted. is there.

  As described above, the processing in each register terminal device 3 is executed.

  In the above description, the consistency check based on the printer ID is performed at the time of opening the store, but it may be repeated at a predetermined frequency after the accounting process 34 is started. If it is determined that there is a mismatch in the check, the process proceeds to step S16 and subsequent steps in FIG.

  In the above description, each time a receipt is issued, a consistency check is performed using a receipt number. However, this check is not performed every time, but is performed every time a receipt is issued a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Also good.

  In the above description, the register terminal device 3 can be used when the store is opened, and cannot be used when the store is closed, that is, the use of the cash register is permitted by the government on a business day basis. Is a mode in which data of the day is acquired within the day, but a mode in which the management period is changed (for example, every two days) may be employed.

  As described above, in the tax collection system 200, the consistency between the register terminal device 3 and the printer 4 is checked based on the consistency determination information (printer ID and receipt number range information) sent from the government server 1, and the inconsistency is determined. In the case of matching, the accounting processing unit 34 is stopped and the accounting process cannot be performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an illegal act due to replacement of the printer 4 or the like.

  In addition, since the consistency check is performed by the printer ID when the register terminal device 3 is started, even if the printer 4 is replaced when the register terminal device 3 is not in use, the fraud can be detected. .

  In addition, since the consistency check using the receipt number is performed at the time of issuing the receipt, the fraudulent act can be detected even if the printer 4 is replaced after the activation of the register terminal device 3.

  In addition, since the consistency determination information is issued by the government server 1, it is difficult to falsify the alignment determination information itself.

  Furthermore, since the use of the register terminal device 3 is restricted by the key information sent from the government server 1 and cannot be used outside the regular time zone, it is possible to further prevent illegal acts such as empty shots.

  Furthermore, the register program installed in the register terminal device 3 is certified by the government, and fraud can be more effectively prevented by updating it frequently.

  As described above, by introducing the tax collection system 200, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts (illegal acts).

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram according to a second embodiment of a register system and a tax collection system including a printer to which the present invention is applied. The printer 9 shown in FIG. 3 is a printer to which the present invention is applied, and the printer 9 has an accounting processing function in the register terminal device 8 (register) based on authentication information transmitted from the government server 6 that manages fiscal data. This system effectively controls fraudulent acts such as cash register emptying and equipment replacement.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a tax collection system 700 is configured by the register terminal devices 8 and the printers 9 of a plurality of stores that are communicably connected to the government server 6 and the network 10. In each store, a register system 800 is configured by a printer 9 that is communicably connected to the register terminal device 8. Further, the application server 7 connected to each register terminal device 8 via the network 10 distributes application software for cash register to each register terminal device 8. As the network 10, the Internet, a telephone line, or the like can be used. The register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 communicate with each other by a communication cable or wirelessly. In the configuration illustrated in FIG. 3, the printer 9 is configured to communicate with the government server 6 or the like via the register terminal device 8, but the printer 9 may be configured to directly communicate with the network 10.

  The government server 6 is a server system (computer system) managed by a department having jurisdiction over tax collection, such as the government tax office, and manages fiscal data. The government server 6 can be operated only by a predetermined person, and measures are taken to prevent falsification and leakage of data recorded therein. Although not shown, the server is configured by hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device, and communication interface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the functional configuration of the government server 6 includes a registration unit 60, an information issue unit 61, a data collection unit 62, and a sales data recording unit 63. The registration unit 60 is a part that performs processing for registering the register system 800 of each store as an official register system. Note that individual identification information (referred to as a printer ID) of the printer 9 can be used as identification information used for registration.

  The information issuing unit 61 is a part for issuing key information for starting / stopping the accounting processing function of each register terminal device 8, generating a receipt number issued by each register terminal device 8, and the like. Next, the data collection unit 62 is a part that collects sales data recorded in the printer 9 of each store. The sales data recording unit 63 is a part for recording the sales data collected by the data collecting unit 62.

  The registration unit 60, the information issuing unit 61, and the data collection unit 62 are configured by a program that describes the processing performed by them, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like, and the data recording unit 63 is an HDD or the like. Consists of a data storage device.

  As described above, the application server 7 is a server system (computer system) that distributes a register application program (hereinafter referred to as a register program) or the like to each of the register terminal devices 8. For example, application software for smartphones and tablet terminals Is a server operated by a provider that sells and distributes

  The register program or the like is an application program for performing accounting processing at the time of product sales at each store, and is approved by the government. In this embodiment, the distribution of the register program is entrusted to the private sector from the government, and the above configuration is used. However, the above-described government server 6 may be configured to function as the application server 7 as well.

  Although not shown, the application server 7 includes hardware such as a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device, and communication interface. As shown in FIG. 3, the application distribution unit 71 has a functional configuration. And a program storage unit 72. The application distribution unit 71 is a part responsible for the above-described distribution process, and includes a program that describes the processing content, a CPU that executes the process according to the program, a RAM, and the like. The program storage unit 72 stores each program distributed by the application server 7 in addition to the register program, and is configured by an HDD or the like.

  Next, the register terminal device 8 is a terminal device that performs accounting processing at the time of product sales at a so-called cash register, and can be implemented by a smartphone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile PC, or the like. The register terminal device 8 is provided in each store, and a plurality of register terminal devices 8 may be provided in one store. The register terminal device 8 can be communicably connected to the government server 6 and the printer 9. When the product is sold to a customer, the register terminal device 8 performs an accounting process and outputs a receipt of the accounting process from the printer 9.

  Although not shown, the register terminal device 8 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, HDD, display device, operation device (input device), communication interface, etc. as hardware, and has a functional configuration as shown in FIG. I have.

  The register control unit 81 is a part responsible for control of accounting processing that operates according to the above-described register program, and performs accounting processing at the time of sale of goods, receipt output processing, and the like. As shown in FIG. 3, the register control unit 81 includes an accounting processing unit 84 and an operation control unit 83 that are responsible for the accounting processing function itself.

  The operation control unit 83 is a part that assists in controlling an operation state related to activation / deactivation of the accounting processing unit 84. As will be described later, the start / stop control of the accounting processing unit 84 is performed mainly by the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9. The specific processing content of the operation control unit 83 will be described later.

  As described above, the accounting processing unit 84 performs accounting processing at the time of product sales.

  The register control unit 81 includes a register function unit program downloaded from the application server 7, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, a nonvolatile memory, and the like.

  The printer driver execution unit 82 is a driver execution unit for the printer 9 and generates receipt print data in a format (command) for the printer 9 when a receipt output instruction is issued from the register control unit 81. To the printer 9. The printer driver execution unit 82 includes a driver program, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. As will be described later, since the printer 9 in this embodiment is a so-called intelligent printer having various information processing functions, the printer 9 is not provided with the printer driver execution unit 82. A configuration in which data is directly transmitted to the printer 9 can also be adopted.

  Next, the printer 9 is a receipt printing printer provided for each of the register terminal devices 8. As described above, the printer 9 is a so-called intelligent printer and has an information processing function corresponding to a personal computer or the like. The printer 9 has a functional configuration as shown in FIG. 1, and in addition to a print control unit 91 and a print execution unit 92 that function as a general printer, a fiscal control unit 90 and a memory control unit 93. And a fiscal memory 94.

  The fiscal control unit 90 is a characteristic part of the printer 9, and details of the processing will be described later. Key information, receipt number range information, and printer ID of the printer 9 are transmitted from the government server 6. On the basis of the above, processing for controlling activation / deactivation of the accounting processing unit 84 of the register terminal device 8 is performed. In other words, a process for controlling whether or not the transaction processing unit 84 can execute the process is performed. The key information, receipt number range information, and printer ID transmitted from the government server 6 are referred to as authentication information, and the receipt number range information and printer ID therein are referred to as matching information. Further, when the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is stopped, the fiscal control unit 90 executes processing for acquiring sales data stored in the printer 9 and transmitting it to the government server 6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the fiscal control unit 90 includes a storage unit 901, an acquisition unit 902, a determination unit 903, and a start / stop unit 904. The acquisition unit 902 is a part that acquires authentication information and the like transmitted from the government server 6. The storage unit 901 is a part that stores information acquired by the acquisition unit 902. The determination unit 903 determines whether or not the accounting process can be executed based on the authentication information. Specifically, based on the key information transmitted from the government server 6, it is determined whether the operating state of the accounting processing unit 84 is to be activated or deactivated. Further, the determination unit 903 determines the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 based on the above-described matching information, and based on the result, sets the operation state of the accounting processing unit 84 to the activated state or stops Judge whether to make a state. The start / stop unit 904 is a part that controls the operating state of the accounting processing unit 84 according to the determination of the determination unit 903.

  The fiscal control unit 90 includes a program that describes processing performed by each unit, a CPU that executes processing according to the program, a RAM, and the like. The program of the fiscal control unit 90 corresponds to the accounting control program in the present invention.

  The print control unit 91 is a so-called controller unit of the printer, and causes the print execution unit 92 to print a receipt based on print data transmitted from the register terminal device 8. Although not shown, the print control unit 91 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, ASIC, and the like.

  The printing execution unit 92 is a printing mechanism unit of a printer that performs printing by a thermal transfer method or an inkjet method, and executes printing of a receipt. When the printing method is an inkjet method, the printing method includes a head having nozzles for ejecting ink, a paper transport device, and the like.

  The memory control unit 93 specializes in reading and writing data from and to the fiscal memory 94, and every time print data of a receipt is received, the sales information (fiscal data) related to the receipt is encrypted and written to the fiscal memory 94. Process. Further, when there is an instruction to acquire sales information from the acquisition unit 902, a process of reading the fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 94 and passing it to the fiscal control unit 90 is executed. The memory control unit 93 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, ASIC, and the like.

  The fiscal memory 94 is a memory for storing the fiscal data, and is composed of a nonvolatile memory such as NVRAM.

  The printer ID of the printer 9 is stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the printer 9, and the acquisition unit 902 acquires the printer ID from the storage unit.

  The memory control unit 93 and the fiscal memory 94 are subjected to conventional measures of hardware and software so as not to easily tamper or leak the fiscal data.

  It should be noted that the fiscal data, that is, the sales information related to the sale of the product of the receipt recorded for each receipt output is expressed in an appropriate information item and format in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country where the tax collection system 700 is provided. To. For example, fiscal data is so-called electronic journal information having the same content as a receipt, predetermined information on a receipt, and sales information after adding predetermined information.

  Further, it is desirable that the receipt output from the printer 9 can be collected by the government by a predetermined method after being delivered to each customer. For example, there is a method of outputting a receipt with a lottery ticket and collecting the winner's receipt. The collected receipt is collated with information (information in the sales data recording unit 63) sucked up by the government server 6 and used for confirmation of illegal activities.

  Although not shown, the printer 9 is connected to peripheral devices of so-called register devices such as a barcode reader, a card reader, and a customer monitor.

  In the tax collection system 700 having the configuration as described above, the processing at the cash register in each store is performed with the contents as described below. As a preliminary work, in each store, in order to sell products, first, the register program described above is downloaded from the application server 7 and installed in each register terminal device 8. The download operation can be performed in the same procedure as a general application download.

  In order to prevent illegal activities, it is effective to update the register program at relatively short intervals and to perform the installation operation frequently.

  The program of the fiscal control unit 90 described above may be downloaded from the application server 7 and installed in the same manner as the register program, or may be provided and installed by the manufacturer of the printer 9 or the like. May be. In any case, it is preferable that the program of the fiscal control unit 90 be approved by the government.

  After the installation of the program, the register terminal device 8 accesses the government server 6 using the register control unit 81, and performs a registration procedure for the register system 800. In the government server 6 that has received the access, the registration unit 60 determines the identification information (register ID) of the register system 800 that is the access source, and returns the register ID to the register terminal device 8. The printer ID described above can be used as the register ID. In this case, the register terminal device 8 transmits the printer ID of the printer 9 when accessing the government server 6.

  In the register control unit 81, the operation control unit 83 receives and stores the registration ID, and transmits the registration ID to the printer 9. Thereafter, in the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9, the acquisition unit 902 acquires the transmitted registration ID, and the storage unit 901 stores the registration ID. If the registration ID is a printer ID, the registration process for storing the registration ID in the printer 9 can be omitted.

  On the other hand, in the government server 6, information (IP address, etc.) of the register system 800 is recorded together with a cash register ID.

  When the printer ID is not used as the register ID, the printer ID is transmitted from the register terminal device 8 to the government server 1 together with the register ID. The government server 6 stores the transmitted printer ID as information of the register system 800 in association with the cash register ID.

  When the registration procedure is completed as described above, merchandise sales using the register system 800 become possible. The processing after the registration procedure will be described below. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure from the start to the stop of the accounting processing function.

  The accounting processing unit 84 of the register control unit 81 according to the present embodiment is activated by an activation key (activation information) transmitted from the government server 6 at the opening of the day when there is no fraud or the like, and the government server 6 at the closing of the day. It is designed to stop by a stop key (stop information) sent from

  Before the opening time of the store where the register system 800 is provided, the government server 6 generates an activation key for the register system 800 and transmits it to the register system 800 (step S21 in FIG. 4).

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined time is recorded for each register system 800, and the time when the time is reached is used as a trigger for the activation key generation process. As another method, the store clerk operates the printer 9, requests an activation key using the acquisition unit 902 of the fiscal control unit 90, and the government server 6 receives the request as a trigger. Can do.

  In addition, the activation key generation / transmission process is performed by the information issuing unit 61. The activation key is generated differently for each register system 800, and different for each issuance date for the same register system 800. For example, information obtained by processing the date and cash register ID by a predetermined method is used as the activation key.

  Further, at the same timing, the information issuing unit 61 determines whether the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9, that is, whether the combination of the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 as a hardware individual is correct or not. Generate consistency information. It is assumed that the hardware combination is correct in the registration procedure described above.

  Specifically, the information issuing unit 61 generates a printer ID and receipt number range information as the matching information. The printer ID is information stored during the registration procedure described above, and is generated by extracting the information stored corresponding to the information in the register system 800.

  The receipt number range information is information indicating a range of receipt numbers attached to receipts issued on that day by each register terminal device 8. The receipt issued from the register terminal device 8 has a specification in which a unique receipt number is assigned in the tax collection system 700, and a sequential receipt number is assigned in the order of issue in each register terminal device 8. Therefore, the information issuing unit 61 determines the receipt number range of each register terminal device 8 according to the predicted value of the number of receipts that will be issued on that day by each register terminal device 8. Here, as an example, a receipt number range of 00000 to 00990 is determined for the register terminal device 8, and receipt number range information of “00000 to 00100” is generated.

  The activation key, the printer ID, and the receipt number range information generated in this way are transmitted to the register terminal device 8 via the network 10 by the information issuing unit 61, but are preferably encrypted before transmission. .

  The transmitted activation key and the like are received by the acquisition unit 902 of the printer 9 via the register control unit 81 (step S22 in FIG. 4). Thereafter, the storage unit 901 stores the activation key, printer ID, and receipt number range information received by the acquisition unit 902 (step S23 in FIG. 4). The acquisition unit 902 transmits the received receipt number range information to the register terminal device 8, and the operation control unit 83 of the register terminal device 8 stores the receipt number range information.

  At this time, the accounting processing unit 84 of the register control unit 81 is stopped, and accounting processing using the register terminal device 8 cannot be performed. In other words, the register terminal device 8 does not function as a register.

  Next, the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9 performs authentication processing of the received activation key (step S24 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the determination unit 903 generates an activation key based on the information acquired from the government server 6 during the registration procedure by the same method as that of the information issuing unit 61 of the government server 6, and matches the received activation key with the received activation key. If so, authenticate the received activation key as official. As in the above-described example, when generating by a method using a date and a cash register ID, the determination unit 903 generates an activation key using the cash register ID stored in the registration procedure.

  If the authentication is not successful (NG in step S24 in FIG. 4), it is determined that an unauthorized activation key has been received, and the activation / deactivation unit 904 does not activate the accounting processing unit 84, and continues. Then, the process ends. That is, the register terminal device 8 remains not functioning as a register.

  On the other hand, when the activation key issued from the government server 6 is received without fraud or error, the received activation key is authenticated (OK in step S24 in FIG. 4).

  In this case, the fiscal control unit 90 performs the following authentication. That is, at this time, the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is checked. For this purpose, the acquisition unit 902 first acquires the printer ID of the printer 9 (step S25 in FIG. 4).

  The determination unit 903 compares the acquired printer ID with the printer ID transmitted from the government server 6 stored in the storage unit 901 (step S26 in FIG. 6). The printer 9 is determined to be an unauthorized printer, that is, it is not authenticated (NG in step S26 in FIG. 4), and the start / stop unit 904 does not start the accounting processing unit 84 and ends the processing as it is. To do. That is, the register terminal device 8 remains not functioning as a register. In such a case, it can be inferred that the correct printer 9 connected during the registration procedure described above has been replaced with another printer having the same fiscal control unit 90. In such a case, as described above, the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is not authenticated.

  On the other hand, if the acquired printer ID matches the printer ID transmitted from the government server 6, the determination unit 903 authenticates the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 (OK in step S26 of FIG. 4). ).

  In this way, if authentication by the activation key and the printer ID is obtained, the activation / stop unit 904 transmits an activation command to the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 to activate the accounting processing unit 84 (FIG. 4). Step S27). As a result, the register function can be operated, and accounting processing after the sale of the product can be performed. Accordingly, sales of the product are started at the store.

  After that, unless fraudulent actions such as replacement or removal of the printer 9 are performed, the accounting process (sales calculation is performed each time the product is sold until the accounting processing unit 84 is stopped when the store is closed. Processing) and sales data recording processing.

  Specifically, first, the fiscal control unit 90 checks whether or not the stop condition of the accounting processing unit 84 is satisfied (step S28 in FIG. 4). Here, as the stop condition of the accounting processing unit 84, the condition that the acquisition unit 902 has received a stop key transmitted from the government server 6 (information issuing unit 61) or that a predetermined time has come is used. Can do. The predetermined time can be a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is received, a time included in the activation key, or a predetermined closing time. The determination unit 903 determines that the stop condition is satisfied. If the stop condition is not satisfied (No in step S28 in FIG. 4), the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 and the fiscal control unit 90 of the printer 9 The processing when the product is sold and the customer comes to the cash register is started (Yes in step S29 in FIG. 4).

  At this point, the operation control unit 83 of the register control unit 81 performs a consistency check with the printer 9 for each accounting process (each receipt issuance). The receipt number range information described above is used for the check. Specifically, first, the receipt number of the receipt issued by the operation control unit 83 for the accounting process is determined (step S30 in FIG. 4). As described above, since the receipt number to be issued is assigned a receipt number within the receipt number range generated by the government server 6, the operation control unit 83 determines the receipt number according to the rule. As described above, when the receipt number range information of “00000 to 00100” is sent from the government server 6 and stored as an example, the receipt number of “00001” is determined in the merchandise sales for the first customer of the day. The Thereafter, receipt numbers are sequentially determined such as “00002”, “00003”,.

  Next, the operation control unit 83 inquires of the printer 9 and acquires receipt number range information returned from the fiscal control unit 90 (step S31 in FIG. 4). The receipt number range information acquired here is the receipt number range information stored in the storage unit 901 in step S23.

  Next, the operation control unit 83 determines whether or not the determined receipt number is within the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S32 in FIG. 4). As a result of the determination, if the receipt number is not within the range (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 causes the printer 9 to switch to another printer from the start of the processing (at the time of opening the store). It is determined that they have been replaced, that is, it is determined that a mismatch between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 has occurred, and processing for stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is started. Specifically, the process proceeds to step S42 in FIG.

  In addition, in the acquisition of receipt number range information from the printer 9 described above (S31), even when there is no response from the printer 9 (when information cannot be acquired), the operation control unit 83 enters the receipt number range. (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), and the process proceeds to step S42 in FIG. In such a case, it is assumed that the printer 9 has been removed after the processing. In such a case, there is a risk that the accounting process may be performed illegally without storing the fiscal data, and as described above, the process of stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 84 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the determined receipt number is within the receipt number range (Yes in step S32 in FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 causes the register terminal device 8 at the start of the processing (at the time of opening the store). And the printer 9 are kept consistent, and an instruction is issued to the accounting processing unit 84 that the accounting processing may be performed for the sale of the product to the customer.

  In response to the instruction, the accounting processing unit 84 executes accounting processing (step S33 in FIG. 4). The accounting process itself is performed in the same manner as the process performed in the conventional register.

  The accounting processing unit 84 performs a receipt output process after the accounting process (step S34 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the accounting information relating to the sale of the product is transferred to the printer driver execution unit 82 as receipt data. The printer driver execution unit 82 transmits the information to the printer 9 as print data.

  The transmitted print data is received by the fiscal control unit 90, the acquisition unit 902 acquires a receipt number from the print data, and acquires receipt number range information stored in the storage unit 901 (step S35 in FIG. 4). ).

  Next, the determination unit 903 determines whether or not the acquired receipt number is within the receipt number range indicated by the acquired receipt number range information (step S36 in FIG. 4). As a result of the determination, if the result is not within the receipt number range (No in step S36 in FIG. 4), the determination unit 903 determines that a mismatch between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 has occurred, A process for stopping the operation of the processing unit 84 is started. Specifically, the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the receipt number is within the receipt number range (Yes in step S36 in FIG. 4), the determination unit 903 determines the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 at the start of the process (at the time of opening the store). And the receipt output process for the sale of the product to the customer is continued.

  In this case, the received print data is transferred from the fiscal control unit 90 to the print control unit 91, and a receipt is printed and output by the print control unit 91 and the print execution unit 92 according to the print data (see FIG. 4 step S37). The output receipt is given to the customer.

  Subsequently, the fiscal control unit 90 passes the received print data to the memory control unit 93. The memory control unit 93 generates fiscal data relating to the product sales based on the print data, encrypts it, and records it in the fiscal memory 94 (step S38 in FIG. 4).

  Thereafter, until the above-described stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S28 in FIG. 4) or until inconsistency with the above-described printer 9 occurs (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), the above accounting process, receipt output process The fiscal data recording process is repeatedly executed every time the product is sold.

  When the determination unit 903 determines that the stop condition is satisfied (Yes in step S28 in FIG. 4), or when it is determined that the inconsistency occurs (No in step S36 in FIG. 4). The fiscal control unit 90 performs processing for transmitting the fiscal data from the start of the processing to the government server 6 and stopping the operation of the accounting processing unit 84. If reception of a stop key transmitted from the government server 6 is used as a stop condition, the information issuing unit 61 generates a stop key at a predetermined time and transmits it to the register system 800. In addition, as the predetermined time, a time after a predetermined time from the time when the activation key is transmitted or a predetermined closing time can be used.

  Specifically, first, the acquisition unit 902 performs fiscal data acquisition processing (step S39 in FIG. 4). In the acquisition process, the acquisition unit 902 issues an instruction to the memory control unit 93, and the control unit 93 reads the fiscal data (sales data) recorded in the fiscal memory 94 from the start of the accounting processing unit 84 so far. The read data is acquired by the acquisition unit 902.

  Thereafter, the acquisition unit 902 transmits the acquired fiscal data to the government server 6 (step S40 in FIG. 4). Thereby, the fiscal data of the day is sucked up to the government server 6.

  The transmitted fiscal data is received by the data collection unit 62 and stored in the sales data recording unit 63 (step S41 in FIG. 4). The stored data is stored so as to be readable by the register ID of the register system 800.

  When the data storage process is normally completed, the data collection unit 62 notifies the register system 800 to that effect, and in the fiscal control unit 90 that has received the notification via the register terminal device 8, the start / stop unit 904 Then, a stop command is transmitted to the register control unit 81 of the register terminal device 8 to make the accounting processing unit 84 inoperable, that is, in a stopped state (step S42 in FIG. 4).

  If the operation control unit 83 of the register terminal device 8 determines that it is inconsistent with the printer 9 in step S32 described above (No in step S32 in FIG. 4), the operation control unit 83 sets the accounting processing unit 84. Stop the operation.

  Thereafter, until the next activation key is received and activated, the accounting processing function of the register terminal device 8 cannot be used. In the stop process, a process of deleting fiscal data stored in the fiscal memory 94 may be performed.

  As described above, the processing in each register system 800 is executed.

  Further, in the above description, each time a receipt is issued, a consistency check (S32, S36) based on the receipt number is performed, but the check is not performed every time, and a receipt is issued a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). You may make it carry out.

  In the above description, the register system 800 can be used when the store is opened, and cannot be used when the store is closed, that is, the government permits use of the cash register every business day. Although it was the aspect of acquiring the data of the day within the day, it is good also as an aspect (for example, every 2 days) which changed this management period.

  As described above, in the tax collection system 700, the accounting processing function is activated and stopped by the printer 9, which is an intelligent printer, based on the authentication information sent from the government server 6. Therefore, accounting fraud can be suppressed.

  In particular, the usage time of the accounting processing function is limited by the key information sent from the government server 6 and cannot be used outside the regular time zone, so that illegal acts such as idling can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, the activation key sent from the government server 6 is different for each register system 800 and changes every time. Therefore, it is difficult to generate the same key information, and it is possible to prevent activation of an illegal accounting processing function.

  Further, the consistency between the register terminal device 8 and the printer 9 is checked based on the matching information (printer ID and receipt number range information) sent from the government server 6. It is in a suspended state and cannot be accounted for. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent illegal acts due to replacement of the printer 9 or the like.

  Further, when the accounting processing function is stopped (for example, every day), since fiscal data (sales data) during operation is collected by the government server 6, it is difficult to tamper with the data.

  In addition, since data communication at that time is performed after the transmitted data is encrypted, tampering of the data can also be prevented in this respect.

  In addition, the register program installed in the register terminal device 8 has been approved by the government, and fraud can be more effectively prevented by requiring frequent updates.

  In addition, by using a method of collecting the receipt that is output and delivered to the customer, it becomes easier to find the fraud that has occurred and the fraud can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, since a general-purpose device such as a smartphone is used for the register terminal device 8 and the register program is downloaded from a general program provider or application store, the introduction is relatively easy.

  Moreover, since the sales data of each store is automatically collected every day by the government server 6, the labor for tax collection of the government can be reduced.

  The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but covers the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  1, 6 Government server, 2, 7 Application server, 3, 8 Register terminal device, 4, 9 Printer, 5, 10 Network, 11, 61 Information issuing unit, 12, 62 Data collection unit, 13, 63 Sales data recording unit 21, 71 Application distribution unit, 22, 72 Program storage unit, 31, 81 Register control unit, 32, 82 Printer driver execution unit, 33 Start / stop control unit, 34, 84 Accounting processing unit, 40, 90 Fiscal control unit 41, 91 Print control unit, 42, 92 Print execution unit, 43, 93 Memory control unit, 44, 94 Fiscal memory, 60 Registration unit, 83 Operation control unit, 100, 800 Register system, 200, 700 Tax collection system, 331 , 901 Storage unit, 332, 902 Department, 333,903 judgment unit, 334,904 start-stop

Claims (10)

An accounting process control method in a register system comprising: a register terminal device having an accounting processing unit for executing an accounting process; and a printer that outputs a receipt according to an instruction of the register terminal device,
An acquisition process for acquiring authentication information;
A storage step of storing the acquired authentication information;
Based on whether or not the activation information included in the stored authentication information matches the activation information generated based on the identification information of the register system, it is determined whether or not the accounting process in the register terminal device can be executed. A decision process to
An accounting process control method, comprising: a start / stop process for controlling start or stop of the accounting processing unit in the register terminal device based on the determination. A control method of accounting processing in a printer that is capable of communicating with a server that manages fiscal data and a register terminal device having an accounting processing unit that executes accounting processing , and that outputs a receipt relating to the accounting processing,
An acquisition step of acquiring authentication information transmitted from the server;
A storage step of storing the acquired authentication information;
A determination step of determining whether or not to perform accounting processing in the register terminal device based on the stored authentication information;
Based on the determination, we have a, and starting and stopping step of controlling the start or stop of the accounting unit in the register terminal device,
The authentication information includes activation information,
In the determination step, activation information is generated based on identification information of a register system including the register terminal device and the printer, and the activation information is determined when the activation information matches the activation information included in the authentication information. A method of controlling accounting processing characterized by authenticating . In claim 2 ,
The startup information is transmitted from the server every business day of a store where the printer is provided. In claim 2 or 3 ,
The authentication information includes stop information,
In the determination step, it is determined that the execution of the accounting process is stopped when the stop information is acquired. In any one of Claims 2 thru | or 4 ,
The authentication information includes matching information;
In the determining step, it is determined that the accounting process can be executed if the consistency between the register terminal device and the printer is authenticated based on the matching information. In claim 5 ,
The matching information includes printer identification information,
In the determination step, when the identification information matches the identification information of the printer, it is determined that the accounting process can be executed. In claim 5 or 6 ,
The matching information includes information indicating a range of the receipt number,
The accounting process control method characterized in that, in the determining step, whether or not the accounting process is executable is determined based on information indicating a range of receipt numbers and a receipt number attached to the receipt. In any one of Claims 2 thru | or 7 , Furthermore,
An accounting process control method comprising a step of storing fiscal data relating to the receipt when the receipt is output. In claim 8 ,
In the acquisition step, when the execution of the accounting process is stopped, the stored fiscal data is transmitted to the server. A register system having a register terminal device for executing an accounting process and a printer for outputting a receipt relating to the accounting process,
The register terminal device
An accounting processing unit for performing the accounting process;
An operation control unit for controlling the start / stop of the accounting processing unit ,
The printer is
An acquisition unit that acquires authentication information transmitted from a server that manages fiscal data;
A storage unit for storing the acquired authentication information;
Based on the stored authentication information, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform an accounting process in the register terminal device;
A start / stop unit for controlling the start or stop of the accounting processing unit in the register terminal device based on the determination;
The authentication information includes activation information,
The determination unit generates activation information based on identification information of the register system, and authenticates the activation information when the activation information matches the activation information included in the authentication information. system.

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