Registration settlement device and program

Abstract

To provide a registration settlement device and a program, capable of confirming whether a customer can sell a confirmation commodity in a first mode.SOLUTION: A registration settlement device includes: switching means for switching a first mode in which a customer performs a sales registration operation and a settlement operation and a second mode in which a clerk performs the sales registration operation; acquisition means for acquiring commodity identification information identifying the commodity; storage means for acquiring commodity information including necessity information for confirming the propriety of selling the commodity to the customer on the basis of the acquired commodity identification information to store it in a storage unit in the first mode, and acquiring commodity information on the basis of the acquired commodity identification information to store it in the storage unit in the second mode; and settlement means for executing settlement processing on the basis of the stored commodity information under conditions that confirmation information indicating that selling of the commodity is confirmed to be proper is acquired, when the necessity information required to be confirmed is stored in the first mode, and executing the settlement processing on the basis of the stored commodity information in the second mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a registration payment device and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in relation to the sale of products in a store, a self-service registration and payment device has been proposed in which a customer himself performs a sales registration operation for registering products and a payment operation. In such a self-service registration and payment device, a customer places a basket containing products on a placement table, removes the products from the basket, and has a reading unit or the like read a symbol such as a barcode attached to the product. The customer then performs a sales registration operation by placing the product whose symbol has been read into a shopping bag or basket set on a table on the opposite side. The self-service registration and payment device then performs a sales registration process for the product based on the read symbol. Then, when the sales registration operation for all products has been completed, the customer performs a payment operation. When the payment operation has been performed, the self-service registration and payment device performs a payment process for the products for which sales registration processing has been performed.

[0003] In such self-service registration and payment devices, for example, products such as tobacco and alcoholic beverages that require confirmation that the customer is over a certain age (hereinafter referred to as "verification products") could not be sold because it was difficult for the store to verify the customer's age. In other words, when a sales registration operation was performed for a verification product, the self-service registration and payment device resulted in an error. Therefore, when purchasing products that require age verification, the purchase was handled using a regular checkout device operated by a store clerk. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a registered payment device and a program capable of confirming whether a customer is eligible to sell a confirmed product in the first mode. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The registered payment device of the embodiment comprises a switching means for switching between a first mode in which a customer performs sales registration operations and payment operations, and a second mode in which a store clerk performs sales registration operations; an acquisition means for acquiring product identification information that identifies the product; a storage means for, in the first mode, acquiring product information including information on whether or not it is appropriate to confirm whether or not it is appropriate to sell the product to the customer based on the acquired product identification information and storing it in a storage unit, and, in the second mode, acquiring product information based on the acquired product identification information and storing it in the storage unit; and a payment means for, in the first mode, when the information on whether or not confirmation is required is stored, executing a payment process based on the stored product information on condition that confirmation information indicating that it has been confirmed that the sale of the product is appropriate has been acquired, and, in the second mode, executing a payment process based on the stored product information. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the registration settlement device according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the registration settlement device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a memory map showing the product master in the registered settlement device. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the registered settlement device. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the control process in the registered settlement device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, the registered payment device according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The registered payment device is a POS (Point of Sales) terminal that can be switched between a first mode that functions as a so-called fully self-service POS terminal in which the customer performs the sales registration operation and the payment operation of the registered payment device by himself, and a second mode that functions as a so-called semi-self-service POS terminal in which the sales registration operation is performed by the clerk and the customer performs the payment operation. In the embodiment, a product that can only be sold to customers of a certain age (e.g., 20 years old) or older (e.g., tobacco, alcoholic beverages) will be used as an example of a "confirmation product" for explanation. In the embodiment, the "necessity information of whether or not it is necessary to confirm whether or not it is a confirmation product" is information of whether or not it is necessary to confirm whether or not it is a product that can only be sold to customers of a certain age or older. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below.

[0008] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system including a registered payment device 100 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the system includes a plurality of registered payment devices 100 installed in a store and an attendant PC (Personal Computer) 40. The attendant PC 40 is required when the registered payment device 100 functions in the first mode. Each registered payment device 100 and the attendant PC 40 are electrically connected by a communication line NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) line.

[0009] First, a description will be given of the case where the registered payment device 100 is in the first mode. The registered payment device 100 has a configuration for reading a symbol such as a barcode or two-dimensional code attached to a product to be purchased, and a configuration for performing a payment operation based on product information of the product (product name, price, etc.) acquired based on the read symbol. The customer performs a sales registration operation that causes the symbol to be read. The customer also performs a payment operation for the registered payment device 100 to perform a payment process. The registered payment device 100 executes the sales registration process based on the sales registration operation performed by the customer. The registered payment device 100 also executes the payment process based on the payment operation performed by the customer.

[0010] Next, a description will be given of the case where the registered payment device 100 is in the second mode. The store clerk performs a sales registration operation to read a symbol. The registered payment device 100 executes a sales registration process based on the sales registration operation performed by the store clerk. The customer performs a payment operation for the product for which the store clerk performed the sales registration operation. The registered payment device 100 executes a payment process based on the payment operation performed by the customer.

[0011] Here, the sales registration process includes a process of searching the product master 142 (see FIG. 3) based on the product code, which is product identification information that identifies the product to which the read symbol is affixed, and displaying and storing product information such as the product name and price of the product. Here, in the first mode, the product information includes, in addition to the product name and price, necessity information as to whether it is necessary to confirm whether the product is a product to be sold only to customers of a certain age (e.g., 20 years old) or older. In the second mode, the product information stored includes the product name and price, but does not include the necessity information. Also, the settlement process includes a process of displaying the total amount and change amount related to the transaction with the customer based on the product information of the product for which the sales registration process has been performed, and a process of issuing a receipt on which the product information of the product for which the settlement process has been performed and the settlement information are printed.

[0012] The attendant PC 40 is a computer that manages the operation status of each registered payment device 100. The attendant PC 40 displays the progress of operation and the like for each registered payment device 100 in real time on the display unit. Therefore, the store clerk who operates the attendant PC 40 can grasp the operation status of each registered payment device 100 individually. The attendant PC 40 also displays information on errors (e.g., receipt paper running out, coins or bills jammed in the change dispenser 27, etc.) that have occurred in each registered payment device 100 for each registered payment device 100. The attendant PC 40 also displays information indicating that age verification of a customer is required, which will be described later, for each registered payment device 100. When information indicating that age verification is required is displayed on the attendant PC 40, the store clerk visits the registered payment device 100 and performs age verification of the customer. The attendant PC 40 is installed when the registered payment device 100 is installed in a mass retailer. When the registered settlement apparatus 100 is installed in a convenience store, the attendant PC 40 is often not installed.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exterior of the registered payment device 100 according to this embodiment. The registered payment device 100 is installed at a cash register counter (not shown) that is provided separating the workspace of a store clerk from the sales floor. The registered payment device 100 is operated by a customer in a first mode. In addition, the registered payment device 100 is operated by both a store clerk and a customer in a second mode. The store clerk who operates the registered payment device 100 is located at the back right side in FIG. 2. The customer who operates the registered payment device 100 is located at the front left side in FIG. 2. Therefore, hereinafter, the back right side and the front left side in FIG. 2 will be referred to as the store clerk side and the customer side, respectively.

[0014] The registered payment device 100 is equipped with a customer-side touch panel 9, a fixed scanner 2, a coin unit 3, a banknote unit 4, a credit card reader 5, a near-field communication unit 6, a prepaid card reader / writer (prepaid card R / W) 7, a printer 8, a store clerk-side touch panel 1, and a store clerk operation unit 11 which is a keyboard.

[0015] The customer-side touch panel 9 is provided with its display surface facing the customer. The customer-side touch panel 9 displays a screen for presenting information to the customer. The customer-side touch panel 9 also inputs instructions by the customer through touch operations on the screen.

[0016] The fixed scanner 2 has a reading window 2a facing the customer. The fixed scanner 2 captures an image of a product held in front of the reading window 2a, and recognizes barcode information represented by a barcode formed on the product through image processing. The fixed scanner 2 then outputs the read symbol, such as a barcode, to the control unit 300, which will be described later. The fixed scanner 2 may also use other types of well-known devices that optically read barcodes using the reflection of laser light. The fixed scanner 2 may also use other types of well-known devices that have a function of identifying a product using object recognition technology from an image of the product itself obtained by capturing an image of the product. A customer holds a symbol over the fixed scanner 2.

[0017] The coin unit 3 includes a coin insertion slot 3a, a coin discharge slot 3b, and a coin tray 3c. The coin insertion slot 3a is formed to allow a customer to insert coins. The coin unit 3 stores coins inserted through the coin insertion slot 3a in an internal storage box while counting the value of the coins. The coin unit 3 discharges coins stored in the storage box to the coin tray 3c via the coin discharge slot 3b. The coin tray 3c is formed to face the customer side and is formed to allow the customer to remove coins.

[0018] The banknote unit 4 includes a banknote input port 4a and a banknote discharge port 4b. The banknote input port 4a is formed facing the customer side and is formed so that banknotes can be input from the customer side. The banknote unit 4 stores the banknotes input from the banknote input port 4a in an internal storage while counting the amount of the banknotes. The banknote unit 4 discharges the banknotes stored in the storage from the banknote discharge port 4b. The banknote discharge port 4b holds the discharged banknotes in a state where a part of the banknotes is exposed to the outside. The banknote discharge port 4b is formed facing the customer side and is formed so that the banknotes held as described above can be taken out from the customer side.

[0019] The credit card reader 5 reads card information from a credit card slid along the slit 5a. The credit card reader 5 is disposed with the slit 5a facing the customer side so that a customer positioned on the customer side can slide his / her credit card through the slit 5a.

[0020] The printer 8 prints a receipt image on receipt paper, and then ejects the receipt paper with the printed receipt image from a receipt ejection port 8a facing the customer.

[0021] The salesclerk-side touch panel 1 is provided with its display surface facing the salesclerk. The salesclerk-side touch panel 1 displays a screen for presenting information to the salesclerk. The salesclerk-side touch panel 1 also inputs instructions by the salesclerk touching the screen.

[0022] The clerk operation unit 11 is provided with a number of keys for easy operation by a clerk located on the clerk side. The clerk operation unit 11 inputs instructions from the clerk by pressing these keys.

[0023] In the first mode, the customer performs a sales registration operation by removing the products to be purchased one by one from the basket and passing them in front of the fixed scanner 2. The registered payment device 100 reads the symbols attached to the products that have passed the fixed scanner 2. The customer places the products that have passed the fixed scanner 2 into a shopping bag. This operation is repeated until there are no more products in the basket. After performing the sales registration operation for all the products, the customer performs a payment operation by operating the payment key. The registered payment device 100 then executes the payment process for the products for which the sales registration operation has been performed.

[0024] In the first mode, the registered payment device 100 displays an age confirmation screen to confirm the age of the customer when a product that requires age confirmation of the customer is registered for sale in the payment process. The store clerk who manages the registered payment device 100 wears a name tag (medium) on a part of the body (for example, near the left chest) on which the store clerk's name and store clerk code (store clerk identification information that identifies the store clerk) are written in symbols such as a barcode. The store clerk visits the registered payment device 100 and recognizes that the customer's age needs to be confirmed based on the displayed age confirmation screen. The store clerk then confirms the customer's age based on an identification card or the like held by the customer, and confirms that the customer is over a certain age.

[0025] Next, the clerk places the symbol printed on the name tag he or she is wearing against the fixed scanner 2 to have the symbol read. The symbol printed on the name tag is information indicating a clerk code that identifies the clerk. The clerk code is registered in advance in the registered payment device 100, and when the symbol is read by the fixed scanner 2, it confirms that the clerk code acquired based on the symbol is the clerk code registered in advance. The registered payment device 100 then determines that the confirmation information has been input and executes the payment process for all products for which sales registration operations have been performed, including products requiring age verification.

[0026] On the other hand, in the second mode, the clerk removes each item from the basket containing the items the customer wishes to purchase, has the item read by the handy scanner 14 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, and performs a sales registration operation. The registration payment device 100 executes the sales registration process for the items read by the handy scanner 14. The clerk repeats this operation until there are no more items in the basket. After completing the sales registration operation for all items, the clerk performs a payment operation by operating the payment key. Next, when the customer specifies the payment medium (for example, whether to pay by cash or credit card), the registration payment device 100 executes the payment process for the items for which the sales registration operation was performed.

[0027] From here, the hardware configuration of the registered payment device 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the registered payment device 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the registered payment device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33, a memory unit 34, and the like. The CPU 31 is the control body. The ROM 32 stores various programs. The RAM 33 expands various data. The memory unit 34 stores various programs. The CPU 31, the ROM 32, the RAM 33, and the memory unit 34 are connected to each other via a data bus 35. The CPU 31, the ROM 32, and the RAM 33 constitute a control unit 300. That is, the control unit 300 executes the control process of the registered payment device 100 described later by the CPU 31 operating according to the control program stored in the ROM 32 or the memory unit 34 and expanded in the RAM 33.

[0028] The RAM 33 includes a product information section 331 (storage section) and a mode storage section 332. The product information section 331 stores product information of products for which sales registration processing has been performed. The mode storage section 332 stores the mode (first mode or second mode) of the registered settlement device 100 that has been set.

[0029] The memory unit 34 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off, and includes a control program unit 341 that stores a control program. The memory unit 34 also stores a product master 342 that stores product information in association with a product code for each product. The product master 342 will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

[0030] The control unit 300 is also connected to the store clerk operation unit 11, store clerk touch panel 1, customer touch panel 9, fixed scanner 2, credit card reader 5, printer 8, and handheld scanner 14 via a data bus 35 and a controller 36.

[0031] The store clerk operation unit 11 includes a mode switching key 111. The mode switching key 111 is operated when switching the registered payment device 100 from the first mode to the second mode. The mode switching key 111 is also operated by a store clerk when switching the registered payment device 100 from the second mode to the first mode. The mode switching key 111 is operated by a store clerk. The customer-side touch panel 9 includes a settlement key 911 and a stop key 912. The settlement key 911 is operated when starting a settlement for a product that has been registered as a sale. The stop key 912 is operated when canceling a transaction with a customer. In the first mode, the settlement key 911 and the stop key 912 are operated by a customer. The fixed scanner 2 is a scanner that allows a customer to read a symbol attached to a product. The handheld scanner 14 is a scanner that allows a store clerk to read a symbol attached to a product.

[0032] Furthermore, the control unit 300 is connected to a communication unit 46 via a data bus 35. The communication unit 46 is connected to the other registered settlement apparatuses 100 and the attendant PC 40 via a communication line NT.

[0033] From here, the product master 342 will be explained. The product master 342 stores product information (product name, price, necessity information) for all products sold in the store by product code. Fig. 4 is a memory map showing the product master 342 in the registered settlement device 100. As shown in Fig. 4, the product master 342 has a product code section 3421, a product name section 3422, a price section 3423, and a necessity information section 3424.

[0034] The product code section 3421 stores a product code (product identification information) that identifies a product. The product name section 3422 stores the product name of the product identified by the product code stored in the product code section 3421. The price section 3423 stores the price (unit price) of the product identified by the product code stored in the product code section 3421.

[0035] The necessity information section 3424 stores information on whether or not it is necessary to confirm whether or not the product specified by the product code stored in the product code section 3421 is a product that can be sold only to customers of a certain age or older. Specifically, the necessity information section 3424 stores a flag "1" when it is necessary to confirm whether the product is a product that can be sold only to customers of a certain age or older. Also, the necessity information section 3424 stores a flag "0" when it is not necessary to confirm whether the product is a product that can be sold only to customers of a certain age or older (i.e., the product can be sold to all customers). In the example of FIG. 4, the necessity information section 3424 corresponding to product A, product C, and product N stores a flag "0". Therefore, it is indicated that it is not necessary to confirm whether the product A, product C, and product N are a product that can be sold only to customers of a certain age or older (i.e., the product can be sold to all customers). Also, the necessity information section 3424 corresponding to product B stores a flag "1". Therefore, it is necessary to confirm that product B can only be sold to customers over a certain age.

[0036] From here, we will explain the functional configuration of the registered payment device 100. Fig. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the registered payment device 100. The control unit 300 of the registered payment device 100 is stored in the control program unit 341 of the ROM 32 or the memory unit 34 and functions as a switching means 301, an acquisition means 302, a storage means 303, and a payment means 304 by following a control program stored in the ROM 32 or the control program unit 341 of the memory unit 34 and expanded in the RAM 33.

[0037] The switching means 301 switches between a first mode in which the customer performs the sales registration operation and the settlement operation, and a second mode in which the store clerk performs the sales registration operation. Specifically, the switching means 301 stores the first mode and the second mode alternately in the mode storage unit 332 every time the mode switching key 111 is operated.

[0038] The acquiring means 302 acquires product identification information that identifies a product. Specifically, in the first mode, the acquiring means 302 acquires a product code based on a symbol read by a customer with the fixed scanner 2. In addition, in the second mode, the acquiring means 302 acquires a product code based on a symbol read by a store clerk with the handy scanner 14.

[0039] In the first mode, the storage means 303 acquires product information including information on whether or not confirmation of suitability of selling the product to the customer is required based on the acquired product code, and stores the information in the product information section 331. In the second mode, the storage means 303 acquires product information based on the acquired product code, and stores the information in the product information section 331. Specifically, the storage means 303 searches the product master 342 based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means 302 in the first mode, reads out product information including the product name, price, and necessity information of the product identified by the product code from the product master 142, and stores the information in the product information section 331. In addition, the storage means 303 searches the product master 342 based on the product code acquired by the acquisition means 302 in the second mode, reads out product information including the product name and price of the product identified by the product code but not necessity information from the product master 142, and stores the information in the product information section 331.

[0040] In the first mode, when confirmation necessity information is stored, the payment means 304 executes the payment process based on the stored product information on condition that confirmation information indicating that it has been confirmed that the sale of the product is proper (can be sold) is acquired, and in the second mode, the payment means 304 executes the payment process based on the stored product information. Specifically, in the first mode, when necessity information is stored in the product information section 331, the payment means 304 executes the payment process based on the stored product information on condition that confirmation information indicating that it has been confirmed that the sale of the product is proper is acquired. This confirmation information is, for example, a clerk code that identifies the clerk. In addition, the clerk code is, for example, written as a symbol on a name tag worn by the clerk. In addition, in the second mode, when necessity information is not stored in the product information section 331, the payment means 304 executes the payment process based on the stored product information.

[0041] When confirmation information is not input, the settlement means 304 executes a cancellation process to cancel the transaction with the customer. Specifically, when the settlement key 911 is operated, when confirmation information is stored in the product information stored in the product information section 331, indicating whether confirmation is required (in the embodiment, confirmation is required as to whether the customer's age is a predetermined age or above), and when the clerk code is not read by the fixed scanner 2 or the handy scanner 14 (i.e., confirmation information indicating that the clerk has confirmed that the product needs to be sold is not input), the settlement means 304 executes a cancellation process to cancel the transaction with the customer.

[0042] From here, the control of the registered payment device 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the control process in the registered payment device 100. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 300 of the registered payment device 100 judges whether the mode switching key 111 has been operated (S11). When it is judged that the mode switching key 111 has been operated (Yes in S11), the switching means 301 switches between a first mode in which the customer performs the sales registration operation and the settlement operation, and a second mode in which the store clerk performs the sales registration operation. Specifically, when the first mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332, the switching means 301 stores the second mode in the mode storage unit 332. Also, when the second mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332, the switching means 301 stores the first mode in the mode storage unit 332. Then, the control unit 300 returns to S11.

[0043] Also, if it is determined that the operation is not the operation of the mode switching key 111 (No in S11), the control unit 300 then determines whether the symbol attached to the product has been read and input (S21). If it is determined that the symbol has been input (Yes in S21), the acquisition unit 302 acquires the product code related to the product based on the input symbol (S22). Next, the control unit 300 determines whether the first mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332 (S23). If it is determined that the first mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332 (Yes in S23), the storage unit 303 searches the product master 142 based on the product code acquired in S22, acquires and stores product information related to the product including necessity information (S25). Then, the control unit 300 returns to S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first mode is not stored in the mode storage unit 332 (i.e., the second mode is stored) (No in S23), the storage unit 303 searches the product master 142 based on the product code acquired in S22, and acquires and stores product information related to the product that does not include necessity information (S24).Then, the control unit 300 returns to S11.

[0044] Also, if it is determined that the input is not a symbol (No in S21), the control unit 300 determines whether the settlement key 911 has been operated (S31). If it is determined that the settlement key 911 has been operated (Yes in S31), the control unit 300 determines whether the product for which sales registration processing has been performed includes information on whether or not confirmation is required for whether the customer is over a predetermined age based on the product information stored in the product information unit 331 (S32). If it is determined that information on whether or not confirmation is required for whether the customer is over a predetermined age is included (Yes in S32), the control unit 300 determines whether the first mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332 (S33). If it is determined that the first mode is stored in the mode storage unit 332 (Yes in S33), the control unit 300 displays a pop-up on the customer-side touch panel 9 showing a message indicating that the customer's age should be confirmed (S34). For example, a message such as "A product requiring age verification has been registered. A store clerk will verify your age, so please call a store clerk. After verifying your age, the store clerk should scan the store clerk code or press 'Cancel'" may be displayed (announced). The control unit 300 may also notify the same content by voice or buzzer sound. At this time, it is desirable for the control unit 300 to transmit information to the attendant PC 40 that the customer's age will be verified, so that the store clerk can easily notice that age verification is required.

[0045] The store clerk visits the registered payment device 100 and confirms the age of the customer operating the registered payment device 100. If it is confirmed that the customer's age is equal to or greater than a predetermined age, the store clerk reads the store clerk code with the fixed scanner 2 and inputs confirmation information.

[0046] The control unit 300 judges whether confirmation information has been acquired (S35). If it is judged that confirmation information has been acquired (Yes in S35), the payment means 304 executes the payment process based on the product information stored in the product information unit 331 (S36). Then, the control unit 300 returns to S11.

[0047] Furthermore, if it is determined that the confirmation information has not been acquired (No in S35), the control unit 300 determines whether the Cancel key 912 has been operated (S37). If it is determined that the Cancel key 912 has been operated (Yes in S37), the control unit 300 cancels the transaction based on the product information stored in the product information section 331 (i.e., executes a collective cancellation process that erases all the product information stored in the product information section 331) (S38). In this case, the transaction is treated as if it never existed in the first place. Then, the control unit 300 returns to S11. If it is determined that the Cancel key 912 has not been operated (No in S37), the control unit 300 returns to S35.

[0048] Moreover, when it is determined that the information on whether or not confirmation is required as to whether the customer is over a predetermined age is not included (No in S32), the control unit 300 executes the process of S36 without performing the processes and determinations of S33 to S35. In other words, when it is determined that the product information stored in the product information unit 331 does not include information on whether or not confirmation is required as to whether the customer is over a predetermined age, the control unit 300 executes the payment process based on the product information stored in the product information unit 331 without confirming the customer's age and inputting confirmation information.

[0049] Moreover, in S31, if it is determined that the operation is not of the settlement key 911 (No in S31), the control unit 300 returns to S11.

[0050] According to such an embodiment, the system includes switching means 301 for switching between a first mode in which a customer performs sales registration operations and settlement operations and a second mode in which a store clerk performs sales registration operations; acquisition means 302 for acquiring a product code that identifies a product; storage means 303 for, in the first mode, acquiring product information including information on whether or not it is appropriate to confirm whether the product is to be sold to a customer based on the acquired product code and storing it in product information section 331, and for, in the second mode, acquiring product information based on the acquired product code and storing it in product information section 331; and payment means 304 for, in the first mode, when the information on whether or not confirmation is required is stored, executing a settlement process based on the stored product information on the condition that a store clerk code indicating that the sale of the product is confirmed to be appropriate has been input, and for, in the second mode, executing a settlement process based on the stored product information. In the first mode, when a product for which confirmation is required as to whether the customer is over a specified age is processed for sales registration, only when a store clerk code indicating that the store clerk has confirmed that the customer is over the specified age is input, a settlement process including the product is executed. Therefore, in the registered settlement device 100, even in the first mode, it is possible to confirm whether the customer is eligible to sell the confirmed product.

[0051] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This new embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims.

[0052] For example, in the embodiment, the clerk code is read by the fixed scanner 2. However, without being limited to this, the clerk code may be read by a reader other than the fixed scanner 2 (for example, the handy scanner 14).

[0053] In the embodiment, the verification product is an age verification product that can be sold if the customer's age is equal to or greater than a predetermined age. However, the verification product is not limited to this, and may be a product that verifies items other than age.

[0054] In the embodiment, when the settlement key 911 is operated, it is determined in the process of S35 whether the confirmation information has been input. However, without being limited thereto, for example, it may be determined whether the confirmation information has been input before storing the product information in the process of S25.

[0055] In the embodiment, the registration and settlement device 1 functions as a semi-self-service type in the second mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the registration and settlement device 1 may function as a normal registration and settlement device 1 (POS terminal) in which a sales registration operation and a settlement operation are performed by a store clerk in the second mode.

[0056] In the embodiment, the registered settlement apparatus 1 and the attendant PC 40 are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the attendant PC 40 is not necessarily required.

[0057] In the embodiment, the mode switching key 111 is provided on the store clerk operation unit 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode switching key 111 may be provided on, for example, the store clerk touch panel 1.

[0058] In the embodiment, the product information not including the necessity information is acquired in the second mode. However, without being limited to this, the product information including the necessity information may be acquired in the second mode. In this case, the necessity information acquired in the second mode is not used.

[0059] In the embodiment, the clerk reads a symbol printed on the clerk's name tag to obtain the clerk code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an IC card (medium) may be held instead of a name tag, and the clerk code stored in the IC card may be obtained using short-range wireless communication. Also, for example, the clerk code written in numbers or the like on the clerk's name tag may be manually input using a keyboard or the like.

[0060] In addition, the program executed by the registered payment device 100 of the embodiment is provided as a file in an installable or executable format recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc).

[0061] The program executed by the registered payment device 100 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. The program executed by the registered payment device 100 of the embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0062] Furthermore, the program executed by the registered settlement device 100 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided by being pre-installed in a ROM or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 1 Customer side touch panel 2 Fixed Scanner 5. Credit card reader 8 Printers 9. Clerk touch panel 11 Clerk operation section 14 Handheld Scanner 31 CPU 32 ROM 33 RAM 34 Memory section 40 Attendant PC 100 Registered payment device 111 Mode switching key 142 Product Master 300 Control section 301 Switching means 302 Acquisition method 303 Memory means 304 Payment Methods 331 Product Information Department 332 Mode memory section 341 Control Program Section 342 Product Master 911 Payment Key 912 Stop key 3424 Necessary Information Department [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0064] [Patent Document 1] JP 2011-180759 A

Claims

1. a switching means for switching between a first mode in which a customer performs a sales registration operation and a settlement operation and a second mode in which a store clerk performs a sales registration operation; An acquisition means for acquiring product identification information that identifies the product; a storage means for acquiring, in the first mode, product information including information on whether or not confirmation is required as to whether or not the product is to be sold to the customer based on the acquired product specification information, and storing the acquired product information in a storage unit, and for acquiring, in the second mode, product information based on the acquired product specification information, and storing the acquired product information in the storage unit; a payment means for executing a payment process based on the stored product information in the first mode when the confirmation necessity information is stored and on condition that confirmation information indicating that the sale of the product is confirmed to be proper is acquired, and for executing a payment process based on the stored product information in the second mode; A registered payment device comprising:

2. The confirmation information is store clerk identification information that identifies the store clerk. The registered payment device of claim 1.

3. The store clerk identification information is obtained from a medium held by the store clerk. The registered payment device according to claim 2.

4. the settlement means, in the first mode, executes a cancellation process for canceling a transaction with the customer when the confirmation information is not input; 4. A registration and payment device according to claim 1.

5. the settlement means, in the first mode, displays a message for prompting the user to input the confirmation information when the confirmation necessity information is stored, and executes a settlement process based on the product information on the condition that the confirmation information is subsequently input.

5. A registration and payment device according to claim 1.

6. A computer as a registered payment device, a switching means for switching between a first mode in which a customer performs a sales registration operation and a settlement operation and a second mode in which a store clerk performs a sales registration operation; An acquisition means for acquiring product identification information that identifies the product; a storage means for acquiring, in the first mode, product information including information on whether or not confirmation is required as to whether or not the product is to be sold to the customer based on the acquired product specification information, and storing the acquired product information in a storage unit, and for acquiring, in the second mode, product information based on the acquired product specification information, and storing the acquired product information in the storage unit; a payment means for executing a payment process based on the stored product information in the first mode when the confirmation necessity information is stored and on condition that confirmation information indicating that the sale of the product is confirmed to be proper is input, and for executing a payment process based on the stored product information in the second mode; A program to make it function as such.

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