JP7583751B2 - Deposit systems and deposit machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a deposit system and a deposit machine.

Cash deposit machines are sometimes used to manage cash in stores and other locations. For example, a cash deposit machine accepts the deposit of sales proceeds from the store and the selection of the deposit type, and manages the accepted deposit in association with the deposit type.

As a technology related to deposit machines, for example, a currency management system has been proposed that efficiently links a first device that processes currency with a second device that deposits currency, and efficiently manages information related to currency. In addition, for example, a currency management system has been proposed that improves the efficiency of deposit processing of currency handling machines that occurs for purposes other than commercial transactions.

JP 2021-9506 A JP 2014-170421 A

As an example of how to select a deposit type, a user may select the deposit type from a pull-down menu on the touch panel of the deposit machine. With such touch panel operations, if a user desires a complex deposit type, it may not be possible to set the withdrawal type.

In one aspect, the present invention aims to allow users to easily select the desired deposit type.

In one proposal, a deposit system is provided that has an information processing device and a deposit machine. The information processing device accepts a selection of a selected classification from a hierarchical classification of deposit types, and outputs a code including the selected classification. The deposit machine reads the code, accepts a deposit, identifies the selected classification from the code, and tallies the deposit in association with the selected classification.

According to one embodiment, the user can easily select the desired deposit type.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a deposit system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a deposit system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a deposit machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a sales PC. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of functions of each device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of tally information. FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a setting table. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a barcode. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating an example of a screen transition when tally information and a setting table are generated. 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating an example of a screen transition when a barcode is generated. FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a receipt. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a process according to the second embodiment; FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the process according to the second embodiment; 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for a deposit process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a cloud server process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a sales server process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a cloud processing procedure. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for invoice creation processing.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that each embodiment can be implemented in combination with a plurality of other embodiments as long as no contradiction occurs.
First Embodiment
First, the first embodiment will be described.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a deposit system according to a first embodiment. In the first embodiment, a deposit type is set in a deposit machine 10 and a deposit is made.
The deposit system of the first embodiment includes a deposit machine 10 and an information processing device 20. The deposit machine 10 is a device that can store cash and manages the stored cash. The deposit machine 10 includes a reading unit 11, a deposit acceptance unit 12, and a processing unit 13. The reading unit 11 is a reading device that reads a code. The reading unit 11 is, for example, a scanner that reads a barcode. The deposit acceptance unit 12 is a device that accepts deposits of cash. The deposit acceptance unit 12 is, for example, a coin processing unit that processes coins or a banknote processing unit that processes banknotes. The processing unit 13 is capable of controlling the deposit machine 10 and executing required processing. The processing unit 13 is, for example, a processor or an arithmetic circuit that the deposit machine 10 has. The information processing device 20 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the information processing device 20 is a PC (Personal Computer) used in a store where the deposit machine 10 is installed.

In the first embodiment of the deposit system, deposits are accepted as follows. First, the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of a selected classification from a hierarchical classification of deposit types. For example, the information processing device 20 displays a list of the first classification and accepts the selection of the first selected classification from the first classification. Here, as an example, it is assumed that the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of classification A as the first selected classification from the first classifications of classification A, classification B, and classification C.

When the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of the first selected category, it displays a list of the second categories below the first selected category, and accepts the selection of the second selected category from the second category. The second categories are a subdivision of the deposit type of the first selected category. Here, as an example, it is assumed that the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of category A-b as the selected second category from the first categories A-a, A-b, A-c, .... The information processing device 20 also accepts the selection of the amount.

Then, the information processing device 20 outputs code 1 including the selected classification and the amount. Code 1 includes a first selected classification and a second selected classification. Code 1 is, for example, a barcode, and has digits assigned to the first classification, the second classification, and the amount. The information processing device 20 outputs code 1 in which the digits assigned to the first classification of the barcode are set to numbers indicating the first selected classification, the digits assigned to the second classification are set to numbers indicating the second selected classification, and the digits assigned to the amount are set to numbers indicating the selected amount.

Here, the information processing device 20 outputs an invoice including code 1. For example, the information processing device 20 prints an invoice including code 1 using a printer. The user has the deposit machine 10 read code 1 included in the output invoice and deposits cash.

The reading unit 11 of the deposit machine 10 reads the code 1 output by the information processing device 20. The deposit acceptance unit 12 of the deposit machine 10 accepts deposits. When the processing unit 13 of the deposit machine 10 accepts deposits from the deposit acceptance unit 12, it identifies the selected classification from the code 1. Here, the processing unit 13 identifies the first selected classification, the second selected classification, and the amount from the code 1. For example, the processing unit 13 identifies that the first selected classification is classification A from the number set in the digits assigned to the first classification of the code 1. The processing unit 13 also identifies that the second selected classification is classification A-b from the number set in the digits assigned to the second classification of the code 1. The processing unit 13 also identifies the amount selected by the user from the number set in the digits assigned to the amount.

The processing unit 13 correlates the deposit with the selected classification and tabulates the amounts. Here, the processing unit 13 correlates the deposit with a combination of the first selected classification and the second selected classification and tabulates the amounts. For example, the processing unit 13 adds the amount identified from code 1 to the deposit amount corresponding to classification A-b identified as the second selected classification. Then, the processing unit 13 tabulates the deposit in the first selected classification as the sum of the deposits in each of the second classifications. For example, the processing unit 13 sets the deposit amount corresponding to classification A identified as the first selected classification to the sum of the deposit amounts corresponding to classification A-a, classification A-b, classification A-c, ...

Then, the processing unit 13 outputs a receipt showing a total of the deposits for each category. For example, the processing unit 13 causes the printing unit to print a receipt showing the deposit amounts corresponding to each category A-a, category A-b, category A-c, etc.

According to the first embodiment, the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of a selected classification from a hierarchical classification of deposit types, and outputs a code 1 including the selected classification. When the deposit machine 10 reads the code 1 and accepts a deposit, it identifies the selected classification from the code 1, and correlates the deposit with the selected classification and tabulates it. In this way, the deposit system of the first embodiment allows the user to easily set the desired deposit type.

In addition, the information processing device 20 accepts the selection of the amount and outputs code 1 including the amount, and the deposit machine 10 reads code 1, accepts the deposit of the amount, identifies the amount from code 1, and tally up the amount in association with the selected category. This makes it easy for the deposit system of the first embodiment to select the amount to deposit.

In addition, when the information processing device 20 accepts a selection of the first selected classification from the first classification, it accepts a selection of the second selected classification from the second classification below the first selected classification, and outputs a code 1 including the first selected classification and the second selected classification. The deposit machine 10 identifies the first selected classification and the second selected classification from the code 1, and tally up the combination of the deposit and the first selected classification and the second selected classification in association with each other. This makes it possible for the deposit system of the first embodiment to easily select between subdivided deposit types.

In addition, the information processing device 20 displays a list of the first classification, and when it receives a selection of the first selected classification from the first classification, it displays a list of the second classification and receives a selection of the second selected classification from the second classification. This makes it easier for the user to select the type of deposit in the deposit system of the first embodiment.

The deposit machine 10 also tally up the deposits in the first selected category as the sum of the deposits in each of the second categories. This allows the deposit system of the first embodiment to manage the total deposits of the subdivided categories.

The information processing device 20 also outputs an invoice including the code 1. This allows the deposit system of the first embodiment to manage the deposit made to the deposit machine 10 resulting from a transaction in association with the invoice for that transaction.

The deposit machine 10 also outputs a receipt showing a tally of deposits by category. This allows the deposit system of the first embodiment to inform the user of the content of the tally by category.

In addition, Code 1 may be a one-dimensional code, and the information processing device 20 may accept a selection of the allocation of each hierarchical level of classification to each digit of Code 1, generate a setting table showing the allocation, and output Code 1 based on the setting table. In this way, the deposit system of the first embodiment allows the user to set the degree of subdivision of each hierarchical level of deposit type.

The information processing device 20 may also accept input of classification wording for each classification and generate a compilation table showing the classification wording, and the deposit machine 10 may compile the deposits by associating them with the classification wording corresponding to the selected classification based on the compilation table. This allows the deposit system of the first embodiment to easily set the deposit type.

Furthermore, by including the deposit amount information in Code 1, the operation of selecting the deposit type and the operation of manually inputting the deposit amount can be made easier and erroneous operations can be prevented.
Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a deposit machine in a shop where vehicles are inspected manages cash as sales proceeds.

An invoice is also called an invoice voucher.
2 is a diagram showing an example of a deposit system according to the second embodiment. The deposit system according to the second embodiment has a deposit machine 100, a sales PC 200, a sales server 300, and a cloud server 400. The deposit machine 100, the sales PC 200, the sales server 300, and the cloud server 400 are connected to a network 40. The network 40 is, for example, a wide area network such as the Internet.

The deposit machine 100 and the business PC 200 are installed in the store 30. The store 30 is a store where vehicle inspections and the like are performed. The deposit machine 100 is a deposit machine that manages the sales of the store 30. The business PC 200 is a PC operated by an employee of the store 30. For example, the business PC 200 accepts the selection of a deposit type indicating the contents of the transaction and the input of the deposit amount for the transaction. The business PC 200 then causes the printer 58 to print an invoice with a barcode indicating the selected deposit type and the input deposit amount. The employee of the store 30 causes the scanner 41 of the deposit machine 100 to read the barcode on the printed invoice, and deposits the sales money acquired from the transaction into the deposit machine 100. The deposit machine 100 reads the barcode with the scanner 41, and upon receiving the deposit, identifies the deposit type and the deposit amount from the barcode. The deposit machine 100 records the identified deposit type and the deposit amount in association with each other.

In addition, the deposit machine 100 transmits a daily tally (closing data) for each deposit type to the cloud server 400 when the store 30 closes. In addition, the sales PC 200 obtains the closing data from the cloud server 400 and transmits it to the sales server 300.

The sales server 300 is a server computer that manages the sales of multiple stores, including the store 30. When the store 30 closes for business, the sales server 300 acquires closing processing data from the sales PC 200. The cloud server 400 is a server computer that manages deposits into the deposit machine 100. When the store 30 closes for business, the cloud server 400 acquires closing processing data from the deposit machine 100 and transmits the acquired closing processing data to the sales PC 200.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a deposit machine. The deposit machine 100 is controlled as a whole by a processor 101. A memory 102 and multiple peripheral devices are connected to the processor 101 via a bus 112. The processor 101 may be a multiprocessor. The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). At least some of the functions realized by the processor 101 executing a program may be realized by an electronic circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

The memory 102 is used as the main storage device of the deposit machine 100. The memory 102 temporarily stores at least a portion of the OS (Operating System) program and application programs to be executed by the processor 101. The memory 102 also stores various data used in processing by the processor 101. As the memory 102, for example, a volatile semiconductor storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) is used.

The peripheral devices connected to the bus 112 include a storage device 103, a network interface 104, a display 105, and a touch panel 106. The peripheral devices connected to the bus 112 also include a coin processing unit 107, a banknote processing unit 108, device connection interfaces 109 and 111, and a printing unit 110.

The storage device 103 writes and reads data electrically or magnetically to the built-in recording medium. The storage device 103 is used as an auxiliary storage device for the deposit machine 100. The storage device 103 stores various data including OS programs, application programs, and transaction history information. Note that, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive) can be used as the storage device 103.

The network interface 104 is connected to the network 40. The network interface 104 transmits and receives data to and from other computers via the network 40.

The display 105 displays various information on a screen in accordance with commands from the processor 101. Examples of the display 105 include a display device using an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display device and a liquid crystal display device.

The touch panel 106 is disposed in front of the display 105. The touch panel 106 detects the position on the screen that is touched or approached by the user's finger, and notifies the processor 101.

The coin processing unit 107 controls the deposit and withdrawal of coins and the opening and closing of the coin entrance and exit door according to instructions from the processor 101. The banknote processing unit 108 controls the deposit and withdrawal of banknotes and the opening and closing of the banknote entrance and exit door according to instructions from the processor 101. The banknote processing unit 116 has a function of reading the type and serial number of banknotes.

The device connection interface 109 is connected to the scanner 41. The scanner 41 is capable of reading barcodes. The scanner 41 reads barcodes in accordance with instructions from the processor 101 and notifies the processor 101 of the contents of the read barcode.

The printing unit 110 prints characters and figures on paper according to instructions from the processor 101. For example, the printing unit 110 prints a receipt showing closing processing data according to instructions from the processor 101.

The device connection interface 111 can read data from the portable recording medium 42 or write data to the portable recording medium 42. The portable recording medium 42 is, for example, a recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a CD (Compact Disc).

The deposit machine 10 shown in the first embodiment can be realized by the same hardware as the deposit machine 100 shown in FIG. 3. The processor 101 is an example of the processing unit 13 shown in the first embodiment. The coin processing unit 107 and the banknote processing unit 108 are an example of the deposit acceptance unit 12 shown in the first embodiment. The scanner 41 is an example of the reading unit 11 shown in the first embodiment.

The deposit machine 100 realizes the processing function of the second embodiment by executing a program recorded on, for example, a computer-readable recording medium. The program describing the processing content to be executed by the deposit machine 100 can be recorded on various recording media. For example, the program to be executed by the deposit machine 100 can be stored in the storage device 103. The processor 101 loads at least a part of the program in the storage device 103 into the memory 102 and executes the program. The program to be executed by the deposit machine 100 can also be recorded on the portable recording medium 42. The program stored in the portable recording medium 42 becomes executable after being installed in the storage device 103, for example, under the control of the processor 101. The processor 101 can also read and execute the program directly from the portable recording medium 42.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a sales PC. The entire sales PC 200 is controlled by a processor 201. A memory 202 and multiple peripheral devices are connected to the processor 201 via a bus 210. The processor 201 may be a multiprocessor. The processor 201 is, for example, a CPU, an MPU, or a DSP. At least some of the functions realized by the processor 201 executing a program may be realized by an electronic circuit such as an ASIC or a PLD.

Memory 202 is used as the main storage device of sales PC 200. Memory 202 temporarily stores at least a portion of the OS program and application programs to be executed by processor 201. Memory 202 also stores various data used in processing by processor 201. For example, a volatile semiconductor storage device such as a RAM is used as memory 202.

Peripheral devices connected to the bus 210 include a storage device 203, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) 204, an input interface 205, an optical drive device 206, device connection interfaces 207 and 208, and a network interface 209.

The storage device 203 electrically or magnetically writes and reads data to the built-in recording medium. The storage device 203 is used as an auxiliary storage device for the computer. The storage device 203 stores the OS program, application programs, and various data. Note that, for example, an HDD or SSD can be used as the storage device 203.

The monitor 21 is connected to the GPU 204. The GPU 204 displays an image on the screen of the monitor 51 according to an instruction from the processor 201. The monitor 51 may be a display device using an organic electroluminescence (EL) display device or a liquid crystal display device.

The input interface 205 is connected to a keyboard 52 and a mouse 53. The input interface 205 transmits signals sent from the keyboard 52 and the mouse 53 to the processor 201. Note that the mouse 53 is an example of a pointing device, and other pointing devices can also be used. Examples of other pointing devices include a touch panel, a tablet, a touch pad, and a trackball.

The optical drive device 206 uses laser light or the like to read data recorded on the optical disk 54. The optical disk 54 is a portable recording medium on which data is recorded so that it can be read by the reflection of light. Optical disks 54 include DVDs, DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (Read Only Memory), and CD-Rs (Recordable)/RWs (ReWritable).

The device connection interface 207 is a communication interface for connecting peripheral devices to the sales PC 200. For example, a memory device 55 or a memory reader/writer 56 can be connected to the device connection interface 207. The memory device 55 is a recording medium equipped with a communication function with the device connection interface 207. The memory reader/writer 56 is a device that writes data to the memory card 57 or reads data from the memory card 57. The memory card 57 is a card-type recording medium.

The device connection interface 208 is connected to the printer 58. The printer 58 prints characters and figures on paper according to instructions from the processor 201. For example, the printer 58 prints invoices according to instructions from the processor 201.

The network interface 209 is connected to the network 40. The network interface 209 transmits and receives data to and from other computers or communication devices via the network 40.

The information processing device 20 shown in the first embodiment can also be realized by hardware similar to that of the sales PC 200 shown in FIG. 4. The sales server 300 and the cloud server 400 can also be realized by hardware similar to that of the sales PC 200 shown in FIG. 4.

The sales PC 200 realizes the processing functions of the second embodiment by executing a program recorded on, for example, a computer-readable recording medium. The program describing the processing contents to be executed by the sales PC 200 can be recorded on various recording media. For example, the program to be executed by the sales PC 200 can be stored in the storage device 203. The processor 201 loads at least a part of the program in the storage device 203 into the memory 202 and executes the program. The program to be executed by the sales PC 200 can also be recorded on a portable recording medium such as the optical disk 54, the memory device 55, or the memory card 57. The program stored on the portable recording medium becomes executable after being installed on the storage device 203 under the control of, for example, the processor 201. The processor 201 can also read and execute the program directly from the portable recording medium.

Next, the function of each device in the deposit system according to the second embodiment will be described in detail.
5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functions of each device in the second embodiment. The deposit machine 100 has a storage unit 120, an operation reception unit 130, and a tallying unit 140. The storage unit 120 is realized by using a storage area of the memory 102 or the storage device 103. The operation reception unit 130 and the tallying unit 140 are realized by the processor 101 executing a program stored in the memory 102.

The memory unit 120 stores tally information 121 and a setting table 122. The tally information 121 includes a tally table for tallying the deposit amount for each classification wording of the deposit type. In the second embodiment, hierarchical classification words of the first to fourth classifications are set. The setting table 122 is a table showing the allocation of information to each digit of the barcode generated by the sales PC 200.

The operation reception unit 130 receives input operations from the user and information from the cloud server 400. The operation reception unit 130 receives the tally table and setting table 122 generated by the sales PC 200 from the cloud server 400. When the operation reception unit 130 receives the tally table and setting table 122, it updates the tally table and setting table 122 in the memory unit 120.

The operation reception unit 130 reads the barcode using the scanner 41. The operation reception unit 130 also accepts deposits. For example, the operation reception unit 130 causes the coin processing unit 107 and the banknote processing unit 108 to accept the insertion of coins and banknotes.

The tallying unit 140 tally up the deposit amounts for each classification wording from the first to fourth categories and registers them in the tally table. The tallying unit 140 identifies the classification wording from the first to fourth categories and the amounts indicated by the barcode acquired by the operation reception unit 130 based on the setting table 122. The tallying unit 140 then associates the classification wording from the first to fourth categories with the amounts and registers them in the tally table. In addition, when the store 30 closes for business, the tallying unit 140 causes the printing unit 110 to print a receipt that tallies the deposit amounts for each classification wording from the first to fourth categories.

The sales PC 200 has a memory unit 220, an operation reception unit 230, and a barcode generation unit 240. The memory unit 220 is realized using the memory area of the memory 202 or the storage device 203. The operation reception unit 230 and the barcode generation unit 240 are realized by the processor 201 executing a program stored in the memory 202. The memory unit 220 stores the aggregation information 121 and the setting table 122.

The operation acceptance unit 230 displays a screen for accepting input when generating the tally table and the setting table 122 and when generating barcodes. When generating the tally table and the setting table 122, the operation acceptance unit 230 displays a screen for accepting input of the number of digits to be allocated to indicate each of the first to fourth classifications of the barcode. The operation acceptance unit 230 generates the setting table 122 according to the allocation entered on the displayed screen. The operation acceptance unit 230 also displays a screen for accepting input of the classification wording for each of the first to fourth classifications. The operation acceptance unit 230 generates a tally table in which the classification wording entered on the displayed screen is registered.

When generating a barcode, the operation acceptance unit 230 displays a list of classification wordings from the first to fourth classifications and accepts the selection of a classification wording. The operation acceptance unit 230 also displays a screen for accepting input of an amount. The operation acceptance unit 230 then displays an invoice including a barcode generated by the barcode generation unit 240 from the selected classification wording and the input amount. The operation acceptance unit 230 causes the printer 58 to print the invoice display screen.

The barcode generating unit 240 generates a barcode from the information entered on the screen displayed by the operation receiving unit 230. For example, the barcode generating unit 240 generates a barcode indicating the selected first to fourth categories and the entered amount based on the setting table 122.

Note that the lines connecting the elements shown in FIG. 5 indicate part of the communication paths, and communication paths other than those shown in the figure can also be set. Next, the information stored in the memory unit 120 will be described in detail.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of tally information. Tally information 121 includes tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, .... Tally table 121-1 is a table for tallying deposits of the first category. Tally table 121-1 has fields for No., classification wording, quantity, and total deposit amount. A number that identifies a record is set in the No. field. The classification wording field is set to the classification wording of the first category. The quantity field is set to the quantity of transactions that correspond to the classification wording. The total deposit amount field is set to the total amount deposited in transactions that correspond to the classification wording.

The first record of tally table 121-1 is associated with tally table 121-1-1. Tally table 121-1-1 is a table for tallying second-category deposits obtained by subdividing the classification wording set in the classification wording field of the first record of tally table 121-1. Furthermore, the second record of tally table 121-1 is associated with tally table 121-1-2. Tally table 121-1-2 is a table for tallying second-category deposits obtained by subdividing the classification wording set in the classification wording field of the second record of tally table 121-1. Furthermore, the third record of tally table 121-1 is associated with tally table 121-1-3. Tally table 121-1-3 is a table for tallying second-category deposits obtained by subdividing the classification wording set in the classification wording field of the third record of tally table 121-1. The items contained in aggregation tables 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ... are the same as the items contained in aggregation table 121-1.

The quantity and deposit tally items of each record in tally table 121-1 are set to the total value of the associated second classification tally table. For example, the quantity item of the first record in tally table 121-1 is set to the sum of the quantities set in the quantity items of each record in tally table 121-1-1. Furthermore, the deposit tally item of the first record in tally table 121-1 is set to the sum of the deposit tally amounts set in the deposit tally items of each record in tally table 121-1-1.

The first record of tally table 121-1-1 is associated with tally table 121-1-1-1. Tally table 121-1-1-1 is a table for tallying deposits in the third category, which is a subdivision of the classification wording set in the classification wording field of the first record of tally table 121-1-1. The second record of tally table 121-1-1 is associated with tally table 121-1-1-2. Tally table 121-1-1-2 is a table for tallying deposits in the third category, which is a subdivision of the classification wording set in the classification wording field of the second record of tally table 121-1-1. The items contained in tally tables 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... are the same as the items contained in tally table 121-1.

The quantity and deposit total amount items of each record in tally tables 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ... are set to the total values of the associated third classification tally table. For example, the quantity item of the first record in tally table 121-1-1 is set to the sum of the quantities set in the quantity items of each record in tally table 121-1-1-1. Furthermore, the deposit total amount item of the first record in tally table 121-1-1 is set to the sum of the deposit total amounts set in the deposit total amount items of each record in tally table 121-1-1-1.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting table. Setting table 122 is a table showing the allocation of digits to each digit of a barcode. Setting table 122 has items of amount digits, classification digits, first classification digits, second classification digits, third classification digits, and fourth classification digits. In the amount digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the amount is set. In the classification digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the first to fourth classifications is set. In the first classification digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the first classification is set. In the second classification digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the second classification is set. In the third classification digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the third classification is set. In the fourth classification digits item, the number of digits of the barcode allocated to indicate the fourth classification is set.

Next, the barcode generated by the barcode generating unit 240 based on the setting table 122 will be described.
8 is a diagram showing an example of a barcode. The barcode 61 is a one-dimensional code that indicates a 13-digit number, which is generated based on the setting table 122. In the following description, the leftmost digit of the barcode 61 is the first digit. The first and second digits of the barcode 61 are set with a number indicating that the barcode 61 is an in-store code. A check digit is set with the thirteenth digit of the barcode 61. The third to twelfth digits of the barcode 61 are set with numbers indicating the selected first to fourth categories and the input amount.

As an example, the setting table 122 indicates that one digit is assigned to the first classification, one digit to the second classification, two digits to the third classification, zero digits to the fourth classification, and six digits to the amount. Then, a number indicating the selected first classification is set in the third digit of the barcode 61. For example, the number of the record in tally table 121-1 that corresponds to the selected first classification is set in the third digit of the barcode 61. Also, a number indicating the selected second classification is set in the fourth digit of the barcode 61. For example, the number of the record in tally table 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ... that corresponds to the selected second classification is set in the fourth digit of the barcode 61.

The fifth and sixth digits of the barcode 61 are set to a number indicating the selected third category. For example, the fifth and sixth digits of the barcode 61 are set to the record number of the tally tables 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... that corresponds to the selected third category. The seventh to twelfth digits of the barcode 61 are set to a number indicating the input amount.

In this way, the barcode 61 indicates the classification of the selected deposit type and the amount. Here, the barcode generation unit 240 generates the barcode 61 based on the allocation of each digit shown in the setting table 122 generated by the operation reception unit 230. The operation reception unit 230 generates the setting table 122 based on the user's selection of the allocation of each digit. Thus, the operation reception unit 230 can enable the user to set the degree of subdivision of each hierarchical level of the deposit type.

Next, a screen for receiving input of information for generating the tally information 121 and the setting table 122 will be described.
9 is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions when generating tally information and setting tables. The operation acceptance unit 230 causes the monitor 51 to display screen 71 as an initial screen. Screen 71 is the initial screen of the sales PC 200. Screen 71 includes a cloud processing button for proceeding to cloud processing, and an invoice slip creation button for proceeding to invoice slip creation processing. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the cloud button, it causes the monitor 51 to display screen 72.

Screen 72 is a screen that accepts the selection of cloud processing. Screen 72 includes a tally table registration button that proceeds to the process of generating tally information 121, and a tally classification barcode creation button that proceeds to the process of generating barcode 61. When the operation reception unit 230 accepts pressing of the tally table registration button, it causes screen 73 to be displayed on the monitor 51.

Screen 73 is a screen that accepts input for generating setting table 122. Screen 73 has an input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the amount, an input field for inputting the total number of digits to be allocated to the first to fourth classifications, and an input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to each of the first to fourth classifications. The operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the amount in the number of amount digits item in the setting table 122. The operation reception unit 230 also sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the total number of digits to be allocated to the first to fourth classifications in the number of classification digits item in the setting table 122.

The operation reception unit 230 also sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the first classification in the first classification digit number item of the setting table 122. The operation reception unit 230 also sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the second classification in the second classification digit number item of the setting table 122. The operation reception unit 230 also sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the third classification in the third classification digit number item of the setting table 122. The operation reception unit 230 also sets the value entered in the input field for inputting the number of digits to be allocated to the fourth classification in the fourth classification digit number item of the setting table 122.

Screen 73 also includes an End button and a Confirm button. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the End button, it ends the process. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the Confirm button, it causes screen 74 to be displayed on the monitor 51.

Screen 74 is a screen for setting the classification wording for the first classification. Screen 74 includes an input field for inputting the classification wording. The operation reception unit 230 registers in the aggregation table 121-1 a record in which the classification wording entered in the input field for inputting the classification wording is set in the classification wording item.

Screen 74 also includes an End button and a Confirm button. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the End button, it ends the process. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the Confirm button, it causes screen 75 to be displayed on the monitor 51.

Screen 75 is a screen for setting a classification wording for the second classification that is a subdivision of the classification wording registered in the first record of tally table 121-1. Screen 75 includes an input field for inputting the classification wording. The operation reception unit 230 registers in tally table 121-1-1 a record in which the classification wording entered in the input field for inputting the classification wording is set in the classification wording item.

Screen 75 also includes an End button and a Confirm button. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the End button, it ends the process. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the Confirm button, it causes screen 76 to be displayed on the monitor 51.

Screen 76 is a screen for setting a classification wording for a second classification that subdivides the classification wording registered in the second record of tally table 121-1. Screen 75 includes an input field for inputting the classification wording. The operation reception unit 230 registers in tally table 121-1-2 a record in which the classification wording entered in the input field for inputting the classification wording is set in the classification wording item.

Screen 76 also includes an End button and a Confirm button. When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the End button, it ends the process. When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the Confirm button, it causes monitor 51 to display a screen for setting a classification wording for the second classification, which is a subdivision of the classification wording registered in the third record of tally table 121-1.

In this way, the operation reception unit 230 sets the classification wording for the first category and the classification wording for the second category. The operation reception unit 230 also sets the classification wording for the third category and the classification wording for the fourth category, in the same way as setting the classification wording for the first category and the classification wording for the second category.

Next, a screen for receiving input of information for generating the barcode 61 will be described.
10 is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions when generating a barcode. When the Create Counting and Classification Barcode button is pressed on screen 72, the operation acceptance unit 230 causes the monitor 51 to display screen 81. Screen 81 is a screen that displays a list of classification wordings of the first classification and accepts the selection of the first classification. Screen 81 includes a list of classification wordings of the first classification. Screen 81 also includes check boxes corresponding to each wording of the first classification. When a check box is selected, the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts the classification wording corresponding to the selected check box as the selection of the first classification.

Screen 81 also includes a button for proceeding to the selection of the second category, a button for proceeding to setting the amount, and a cancel button. When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the cancel button, it ends the process. When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the button for proceeding to the selection of the second category, it causes screen 82 to be displayed on the monitor 51.

Screen 82 is a screen that displays a list of classification phrases in the second category and accepts the selection of the second category. Screen 82 includes a list of classification phrases in the second category. Screen 82 also includes check boxes corresponding to each of the phrases in the second category. When a check box is selected, the operation reception unit 230 accepts the classification phrase corresponding to the selected check box as a selection of the second category.

Screen 82 also includes a button for proceeding to the selection of the third category, a button for proceeding to setting the amount, and a cancel button. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the cancel button, it ends the process. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the button for proceeding to the selection of the second category, it displays a list of the category text for the third category and causes monitor 51 to display a screen for accepting the selection of the third category. Note that the operation acceptance unit 230 also accepts the selection of the third and fourth categories in the same way as the selection of the first and second categories.

When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of a button on screen 81 or screen 82 to proceed to setting the amount, it displays screen 83 on the monitor 51. Screen 83 is a screen for receiving input of the amount to be deposited. Screen 83 includes an input field for inputting the amount. The operation reception unit 230 receives a numerical value entered in the input field for inputting the amount as the input amount. Screen 83 also includes a confirm button and a cancel button. When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the cancel button, it ends the process.

When the operation reception unit 230 receives a press of the Confirm button, it causes the barcode generation unit 240 to generate a barcode 61. The barcode generation unit 240 generates a barcode 61 that indicates the selected first to fourth categories and the input amount. The operation reception unit 230 then causes the monitor 51 to display a screen 84.

Screen 84 is a screen for displaying barcode 61. Screen 84 includes barcode 61. Screen 84 also includes a barcode copy button and an end button. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the end button, it ends the process. When the operation acceptance unit 230 accepts pressing of the barcode copy button, it causes screen 85 to be displayed on monitor 51.

Screen 85 is a screen for displaying an invoice including a barcode 61. The operation reception unit 230 causes the printer 58 to print screen 85. The user can then notify the deposit machine 100 of the barcode 61 by having the deposit machine 100 read the barcode 61 included in the printed screen 85. Note that in the above example, one barcode 61 is included in an invoice showing the contents of one transaction, but multiple barcodes may be included in an invoice showing the contents of multiple transactions.

Next, the receipt printed by the tallying unit 140 will be described.
11 is a diagram showing an example of a receipt. Receipt 91 is a receipt showing closing processing data. Receipt 91 lists a classification wording of the first classification, the quantity of transactions corresponding to that classification wording, and the total amount of deposits from transactions corresponding to that classification wording. Receipt 91 also lists a classification wording of the second classification, the quantity of transactions corresponding to that classification wording, and the total amount of deposits from transactions corresponding to that classification wording. By printing such a receipt 91, the tallying unit 140 can notify the user of the details of the tally for each classification wording.

Next, the data flow in the second embodiment will be described with reference to a sequence diagram.
12 is a sequence diagram (part 1) showing an example of the process of the second embodiment. The sales PC 200 registers the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122 (step S11). For example, the sales PC 200 generates the setting table 122 based on the contents of the input accepted on the screen 73. The sales PC 200 also generates the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... based on the contents of the input accepted on the screens 74 to 76. Then, sales PC 200 transmits tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, . . . , 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, . . . and setting table 122 to cloud server 400.

The cloud server 400 registers the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122 acquired from the sales PC 200 (step S12). The cloud server 400 then transmits the information on the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122 to the deposit machine 100 for downloading (step S13).

The deposit machine 100 receives information on the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122 from the cloud server 400 (step S14). The deposit machine 100 then registers the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122 obtained from the cloud server 400 in the memory unit 120. The processes in steps S11 to S14 may be performed at the time of initial setup or when changes are made to the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ... and the setting table 122.

When a transaction is made at the store 30, the sales PC 200 requests the sales server 300 to register an invoice voucher for that transaction (step S15). The sales server 300 creates an invoice voucher (step S16). The sales server 300 then causes the sales PC 200 to display a print image of the invoice voucher on its screen (step S17). The sales PC 200 creates a barcode for tallying and classifying (step S18). For example, the sales PC 200 creates a barcode 61 based on the input received on screens 81 to 83. The cloud server 400 then causes the sales PC 200 to display the barcode for tallying and classifying (step S19). For example, the sales PC 200 displays screen 84. The sales PC 200 copies the barcode for tallying and classifying and sends it to the sales server 300 (step S20).

Figure 13 is a sequence diagram (part 2) showing an example of processing in the second embodiment. When the sales server 300 acquires the tally/categorize barcode from the sales PC 200, it causes the sales PC 200 to display an image in which the tally/categorize barcode has been attached to the invoice voucher print image (step S21). For example, the sales PC 200 displays screen 85. Then, the sales PC 200 prints the invoice voucher print image (step S22).

The deposit machine 100 reads the barcode included in the printed image of the invoice slip with the scanner 41 (step S23). The deposit machine 100 then accepts the deposit operation (step S24). The deposit machine 100 tallies the accepted deposits (step S25).

The above steps S15 to S25 are repeated until the store 30 closes. When the store 30 closes, the deposit machine 100 executes closing processing (step S26). For example, the deposit machine 100 prints a receipt 91. The deposit machine 100 also uploads closing processing data to the cloud server 400. The cloud server 400 saves the closing processing data acquired from the deposit machine 100 (step S27). The cloud server 400 then transmits the closing processing data to the sales PC 200.

The sales PC 200 exports the closing processing data generated by the deposit machine 100 (step S28). Then, the sales PC 200 transmits the closing processing data to the sales server 300. The sales server 300 exports the closing processing data generated by the deposit machine 100 (step S29). Then, the sales server 300 tally up the closing processing data for each store (step S30).

In this way, each device in the deposit system of the second embodiment can share the tally table and closing processing data. Because the tally table for generating the barcode 61 is shared, even if the network 40 goes offline, the deposit machine 100 can read the category and amount from the barcode 61 created by the sales PC 200. Therefore, the deposit system of the second embodiment can improve fault tolerance.

Next, the process executed by each device will be described in detail. First, the process executed by the deposit machine 100 will be described.
14 is a flow chart showing an example of a deposit processing procedure. The process shown in FIG. 14 will be explained below in order of step number.

[Step S41] The operation reception unit 130 executes an initial process.
[Step S42] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether the tally table information has been downloaded. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the tally table information has been downloaded, the process proceeds to step S43. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the tally table information has not been downloaded, the process proceeds to step S44.

The download is performed when a new tally table or an updated tally table is transmitted from the cloud server 400 .
[Step S43] The operation reception unit 130 updates, for example, the tally tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, . . . , 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, .

[Step S44] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether the deposit button has been pressed. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the deposit button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S45. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the deposit button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S44.

[Step S45] The operation acceptance unit 130 determines whether or not there has been input from the scanner 41. For example, if the scanner 41 has read the barcode 61, the operation acceptance unit 130 determines that there has been input from the scanner 41. If the operation acceptance unit 130 determines that there has been input from the scanner 41, it proceeds to step S50. On the other hand, if the operation acceptance unit 130 determines that there has not been input from the scanner 41, it proceeds to step S46.

[Step S46] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether or not a deposit type name has been selected. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that a deposit type name has been selected, the process proceeds to step S48. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that a deposit type name has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S47.

[Step S47] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether the stop button has been pressed. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S52. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the stop button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S45.

[Step S48] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether an amount has been input. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that an amount has been input, the process proceeds to step S50. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that an amount has not been input, the process proceeds to step S49.

[Step S49] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether the stop button has been pressed. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S52. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that the stop button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S48.

[Step S50] The operation reception unit 130 accepts deposits. For example, the operation reception unit 130 causes the coin processing unit 107 and the banknote processing unit 108 to accept the insertion of coins and banknotes.

[Step S51] The tallying unit 140 registers the input amount and category wording in the tallying table. For example, the tallying unit 140 identifies the category wordings of the first to fourth categories and the amount indicated by the barcode 61. The tallying unit 140 adds 1 to the quantity field of the records of the identified category wording in the tallying tables 121-1, 121-1-1, 121-1-2, 121-1-3, ..., 121-1-1-1, 121-1-1-2, ..., and adds the identified amount to the deposited amount field.

If the amount inserted is greater than the amount input, the operation reception unit 130 also performs an operation to give change.
[Step S52] The operation reception unit 130 determines whether business has ended for the store 30. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that business has ended for the store 30, the process proceeds to step S53. If the operation reception unit 130 determines that business has not ended for the store 30, the process proceeds to step S44.

[Step S53] The tallying unit 140 prints out a receipt 91 tallying the amounts by deposit category.
[Step S54] The operation reception unit 130 turns off the power of the deposit machine 100.

In this way, the deposit machine 100 reads the barcode 61 with the scanner 41 and identifies the classification wording of the first to fourth categories. This allows the deposit machine 100 to set the deposit types subdivided into the first to fourth categories without complex input. The deposit machine 100 therefore allows the user to easily set the desired deposit type. The deposit machine 100 also reads the deposit amount from the barcode 61, making it easy to select the deposit amount. The deposit machine 100 also prints a receipt 91 showing a tally of the deposits for each category. This allows the deposit machine 100 to notify the user of the tally for each classification wording.

Next, the processing of the cloud server 400 will be described.
15 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for cloud server processing. The process shown in FIG. 15 will be described below in order of step number.

[Step S61] The cloud server 400 determines whether or not a processing request has been received from the sales PC 200. If the cloud server 400 determines that a processing request has been received from the sales PC 200, the process proceeds to step S62. If the cloud server 400 determines that a processing request has not been received from the sales PC 200, the process proceeds to step S61.

[Step S62] The cloud server 400 determines whether the request was to register a tally table. If the cloud server 400 determines that the request was to register a tally table, the process proceeds to step S65. If the cloud server 400 determines that the request was not to register a tally table (it was to create a barcode for tally classification), the process proceeds to step S63.

[Step S63] The cloud server 400 performs processing for creating a barcode for tallying and classifying.
[Step S64] The cloud server 400 determines whether the tallying and classifying barcode creation process has ended. If the cloud server 400 determines that the tallying and classifying barcode creation process has ended, the process proceeds to step S61. If the cloud server 400 determines that the tallying and classifying barcode creation process has not ended, the process proceeds to step S63.

[Step S65] The cloud server 400 executes an tally table registration process.
[Step S66] The cloud server 400 determines whether the tally table registration process is completed. If the cloud server 400 determines that the tally table registration process is completed, the process proceeds to step S67. If the cloud server 400 determines that the tally table registration process is not completed, the process proceeds to step S65.

[Step S67] The cloud server 400 downloads the information of the tally table from the sales PC 200.
Next, the processing of the sales server 300 will be described.

16 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for a sales server process. The process shown in FIG. 16 will be described below in order of step number.
[Step S71] The sales server 300 determines whether or not an invoice voucher creation request has been made. If the sales server 300 determines that an invoice voucher creation request has been made, the process proceeds to step S72. If the sales server 300 determines that an invoice voucher creation request has not been made, the process proceeds to step S71.

[Step S72] The sales server 300 executes an invoice/voucher creation process.
[Step S73] The sales server 300 determines whether or not the next invoice voucher is to be created. If the sales server 300 determines that the next invoice voucher is to be created, the process proceeds to step S72. If the sales server 300 determines that the next invoice voucher is not to be created, the process proceeds to step S71.

Next, a description will be given of the processing performed by the sales PC 200. First, a description will be given of cloud processing performed by the sales PC 200.
17 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for cloud processing. The process shown in FIG. 17 will be described below in order of step number.

[Step S81] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether or not pressing of an operation button has been accepted. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that pressing of an operation button has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S82. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that pressing of an operation button has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S81.

[Step S82] The operation acceptance unit 230 determines whether the operation is to register a tally table. For example, when the Register tally table button is pressed on the screen 72, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the operation is to register a tally table, and when the Create tally and classification barcode button is pressed, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the operation is to create a tally and classification barcode. If the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the operation is to register a tally table, it proceeds to step S94. On the other hand, if the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the operation is not to register a tally table (it is to create a tally and classification barcode), it proceeds to step S83.

[Step S83] The operation reception unit 230 receives a selection of the first category. For example, the operation reception unit 230 displays the screen 81 on the monitor 51 to receive a selection input of the first category.
[Step S84] The operation acceptance unit 230 determines whether the next operation is to set the amount. For example, when a button to proceed to setting the amount is pressed on the screen 81, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is to set the amount, and when a button to proceed to selection of the second category is pressed, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is selection of the second category. When the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is to set the amount, it advances the process to step S90. When the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is not to set the amount (selection of the second category), it advances the process to step S85.

[Step S85] The operation reception unit 230 receives a selection of the second category. For example, the operation reception unit 230 displays the screen 82 on the monitor 51 to receive the selection input of the second category.
[Step S86] The operation acceptance unit 230 determines whether the next operation is to set the amount. For example, when a button to proceed to setting the amount is pressed on the screen 82, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is to set the amount, and when a button to proceed to selection of the third category is pressed, the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is selection of the third category. When the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is to set the amount, it advances the process to step S90. When the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the next operation is not to set the amount (selection of the third category), it advances the process to step S87.

[Step S87] The operation reception unit 230 accepts the selection of the third category. For example, the operation reception unit 230 displays a list of the classification phrases for the third category and displays a screen for accepting the selection of the third category on the monitor 51 to accept the selection input of the third category.

[Step S88] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether the next operation is to set the amount. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the next operation is to set the amount, it proceeds to step S90. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the next operation is not to set the amount (a selection of the fourth category), it proceeds to step S89.

[Step S89] The operation reception unit 230 accepts the selection of the fourth category. For example, the operation reception unit 230 displays a list of the classification wording of the fourth category and displays a screen for accepting the selection of the fourth category on the monitor 51 to accept the selection input of the fourth category.

[Step S90] The operation reception unit 230 receives an amount setting. For example, the operation reception unit 230 displays the screen 83 on the monitor 51 to receive the amount input operation.
[Step S91] The barcode generation unit 240 generates a barcode 61. For example, the barcode generation unit 240 generates a barcode 61 based on the setting table 122, the barcode generation unit 240 indicating the first to fourth categories selected in steps S83 to S89 and the amount input in step S90.

[Step S 92 ] The operation reception section 230 copies the barcode 61 .
[Step S93] The barcode generation unit 240 ends the barcode generation, and the process proceeds to step S106.

[Step S94] The operation reception unit 230 displays a barcode allocation setting screen. For example, the operation reception unit 230 causes the monitor 51 to display the screen 73.
[Step S95] The operation reception unit 230 receives a setting for the number of digits to be allocated to the amount. For example, the operation reception unit 230 sets a value entered in an input field for entering the number of digits to be allocated to the amount on the screen 73 in the item for the number of digits of the amount in the setting table 122.

[Step S96] The operation reception unit 230 receives the setting of the number of classification digits. For example, the operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for entering the total number of digits to be allocated to the first to fourth classifications on the screen 73 in the item for the number of classification digits in the setting table 122.

[Step S97] The operation reception unit 230 accepts the setting of the number of classification digits for each of the first to fourth classifications. For example, the operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for entering the number of digits to be allocated to the first classification on the screen 73 to the item for the first classification digit number in the setting table 122. Also, for example, the operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for entering the number of digits to be allocated to the second classification on the screen 73 to the item for the second classification digit number in the setting table 122. Also, for example, the operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for entering the number of digits to be allocated to the third classification on the screen 73 to the item for the third classification digit number in the setting table 122. Also, for example, the operation reception unit 230 sets the value entered in the input field for entering the number of digits to be allocated to the fourth classification on the screen 73 to the item for the fourth classification digit number in the setting table 122.

[Step S98] The operation reception unit 230 receives the setting of the classification wording for the first classification. For example, the operation reception unit 230 registers in the aggregation table 121-1 a record in which the classification wording entered in the input field for entering the classification wording on the screen 74 is set in the classification wording item.

[Step S99] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether or not the setting of the classification wording for the first category has been completed. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the first category has been completed, the process proceeds to step S100. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the first category has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S98.

[Step S100] The operation reception unit 230 receives the setting of the classification wording for the second classification. For example, the operation reception unit 230 registers in the aggregation table 121-1-1 a record in which the classification wording entered in the input field for entering the classification wording on the screen 75 is set in the classification wording item.

[Step S101] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether or not the setting of the classification wording for the second category has been completed. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the second category has been completed, the process proceeds to step S102. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the second category has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S100.

[Step S102] The operation reception unit 230 receives a setting of a classification wording for the third classification.
[Step S103] The operation reception unit 230 judges whether or not the setting of the classification wording of the third category is completed. If the operation reception unit 230 judges that the setting of the classification wording of the third category is completed, the process proceeds to step S104. If the operation reception unit 230 judges that the setting of the classification wording of the third category is not completed, the process proceeds to step S102.

[Step S104] The operation reception unit 230 receives a setting for a classification wording for the fourth classification.
[Step S105] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether or not the setting of the classification wording for the fourth category has been completed. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the fourth category has been completed, the process proceeds to step S106. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the setting of the classification wording for the fourth category has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S104.

[Step S106] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether the store 30 has closed for business. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the store 30 has closed for business, it ends the process. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the store 30 has not closed for business, it advances the process to step S81.

In this way, Sales PC 200 displays a list of the first through fourth categories and accepts the selection of a category wording. Sales PC 200 generates a barcode 61 showing the selected category wording. This allows Sales PC 200 to make it easier for the user to select a category wording to associate with a deposit. Sales PC 200 also accepts input of the category wording for each of the first through fourth categories and generates a summary table showing the category wording. This allows Sales PC 200 to easily set the category wording provided as a selection option when generating barcode 61.

Next, the invoice creation process performed by the sales PC 200 will be described.
18 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure for creating an invoice. The process shown in FIG. 18 will be described below in order of step number.

[Step S111] The operation acceptance unit 230 determines whether the invoice voucher creation button has been pressed on the screen 71. If the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the invoice voucher creation button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S112. If the operation acceptance unit 230 determines that the invoice voucher creation button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S111.

[Step S112] The operation reception section 230 executes an invoice voucher creation process.
[Step S113] The operation reception section 230 causes the monitor 51 to display the invoice voucher.
[Step S114] The operation reception unit 230 affixes the barcode 61 to the invoice slip and displays it. For example, the operation reception unit 230 causes the monitor 51 to display screen 85.

[Step S115] The operation reception unit 230 prints the invoice voucher. For example, the operation reception unit 230 causes the printer 58 to print the screen 85.
[Step S116] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether or not to create the next invoice voucher. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the next invoice voucher is to be created, the process proceeds to step S112. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the next invoice voucher is not to be created, the process proceeds to step S117.

[Step S117] The operation reception unit 230 determines whether the store 30 has closed for business. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the store 30 has closed for business, it ends the process. If the operation reception unit 230 determines that the store 30 has not closed for business, it advances the process to step S111.

In this way, the sales PC 200 prints an invoice including the barcode 61. This allows the sales PC 200 to manage the deposit made to the deposit machine 100 resulting from a transaction in association with the invoice for that transaction.

Furthermore, by including the deposit amount information in the barcode 61, the operation of selecting the deposit type and the operation of manually inputting the deposit amount can be facilitated and erroneous operations can be prevented.
Although the embodiments have been described above, the configurations of the parts shown in the embodiments can be replaced with other parts having similar functions. Any other components or steps may be added. Furthermore, any two or more configurations (features) of the above-described embodiments may be combined.

Reference Signs List 1 Code 10 Deposit machine 11 Reading unit 12 Deposit acceptance unit 13 Processing unit 20 Information processing device

Claims (8)

an information processing device that accepts a selection of a selected classification from a hierarchical classification of deposit types and outputs a code including the selected classification;
a deposit machine that reads the code, accepts a deposit, identifies the selected classification from the code, and tallys up the deposit in association with the selected classification;
A deposit system having the information processing device accepts a selection of an amount and outputs the code including the amount;
the deposit machine reads the code, and when the deposit of the amount is received, identifies the amount from the code, and tallies the amount in association with the selected category;
The deposit system according to claim 1. the information processing device accepts a selection of an allocation of each hierarchy of the classification to each digit of the code, generates a setting table indicating the allocation, and outputs the code based on the setting table;
The deposit machine identifies the selected category from the code based on the setting table.
3. The deposit system according to claim 1 or 2. The information processing device receives an input of a classification wording for each of the classifications, and generates a tabulation table showing the classification wording;
The deposit machine correlates the deposit with the classification wording corresponding to the selected classification based on the tally table and tallys the deposit.
4. A payment system according to claim 1. when the information processing device receives a selection of a first selected classification from a first classification, it receives a selection of a second selected classification from a second classification below the first selected classification, and outputs a code including the first selected classification and the second selected classification;
the deposit machine identifies the first selected category and the second selected category from the code, and tally up the deposit in association with a combination of the first selected category and the second selected category;
5. A deposit system according to claim 1. the information processing device displays a list of the first classification, and when a selection of the first selected classification from the first classification is accepted, displays a list of the second classification, and accepts a selection of the second selected classification from the second classification.
The deposit system according to claim 5. The deposit machine counts the deposits in the first selected category as a sum of the deposits in each of the second selected categories.
7. A deposit system according to claim 5 or 6. A reading unit that reads the code output by an information processing device that accepts a selection of a selected classification from a hierarchical classification of deposit types and outputs a code including the selected classification;
A deposit acceptance unit that accepts deposits;
a processing unit that reads the code by the reading unit, and when the deposit is received from the deposit receiving unit, identifies the selected category from the code and tallys up the deposit and the selected category in association with each other;
A deposit machine having

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