Deposited article management device and program

Abstract

To improve efficiency of processing on articles deposited to a business operator from customers.SOLUTION: A deposited article management device is provided, comprising registration means for registering deposited article information on deposited articles, and output means configured to output a specified item(s) representing at least either of a quantity-related item indicative of quantities of registered deposited articles and a processing-related item on processing of the registered deposited articles, and other items in different formats.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stored item management device and program. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a technique for determining the presence or absence of defects such as color bleeding based on image data obtained by imaging an object to be cleaned during a cleaning process in a cleaning factory (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3588648 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is preferable for a dry cleaning business to process the items entrusted to it by customers as efficiently and smoothly as possible, including the cleaning process at the factory. The technology in Patent Document 1 is only capable of discovering defects in the items that occur during the cleaning process, and is insufficient in terms of efficiently processing the items.

[0005] In consideration of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of processing items entrusted to a business by a customer. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem is a storage item management device that includes a registration means for registering storage item information related to storage items, and an output means for outputting specific items, which are at least one of quantity-related items indicating the quantity related to the registered storage items and processing-related items related to the processing of the registered storage items, and other items in different formats.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a registration means for registering stored item information regarding stored items, and an output means for outputting specific items, which are at least one of quantity-related items regarding the quantity of the registered stored items and processing-related items regarding the processing of the registered stored items, and other items, each in a different manner. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect of improving the efficiency of processing items entrusted to a business by a customer. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the flow of processing of entrusted items by a dry cleaning company in the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a POS terminal in the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a customer receipt in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a factory slip in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the print content of a store receipt in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of settings for print items on a slip in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a customer receipt in the second embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8]13A to 13C are diagrams showing examples of the print contents of a factory slip and a store slip in the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a factory slip corresponding to a second modified example of the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a customer receipt corresponding to a second modified example of the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a store slip corresponding to a third modified example of the present embodiment. [Figure 12] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing examples of the printed content of a factory slip corresponding to a fourth modified example and a fifth modified example of the present embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a factory slip corresponding to a sixth modified example of the present embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a factory slip corresponding to a seventh modified example of the present embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the printed content of a factory slip corresponding to an eighth modified example of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the components in the following embodiments can be appropriately replaced with existing components, and various variations including combinations with other existing components are possible. Therefore, the description of the following embodiments does not limit the contents of the invention described in the claims.

[0011] First Embodiment [Processing of deposited items] The flow of processing of entrusted items carried out by a dry cleaning company according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the entrusted items are items to be cleaned, such as clothes, entrusted by a customer CS. In this embodiment, the dry cleaning company operates a store ST and a factory FC. The following description of the processing flow will be given according to the step numbers written in parentheses in the figure.

[0012] Step 1 [Request for cleaning] A customer CS goes to a store ST with an item to be cleaned and asks a store clerk CL to clean the item. At this time, the customer CS hands the item to be cleaned to the store clerk CL and leaves it there.

[0013] Step 2 [Accounting] The store clerk CL, who has received a cleaning request from the customer CS, performs a transaction for the items to be cleaned (held items). When making the transaction, the store clerk CL operates the POS terminal 20 to register the held items. During the transaction, the POS terminal 20 executes a settlement process for the fee for cleaning the held items, for example, in response to the operation of the store clerk CL.

[0014] Step 3 [Numbering] In response to an operation to register a deposit item during checkout, the POS terminal 20 executes a process of assigning (issuing) a deposit number to manage the registered deposit item. That is, the POS terminal 20 executes a process of generating a deposit number and associating the generated deposit number with the registered deposit item. The numbering process by the POS terminal 20 is performed, for example, according to consecutive numbers.

[0015] Step 4 [Issue invoice] Upon completion of the transaction in step 2, the POS terminal 20 issues a slip. The POS terminal 20 of this embodiment issues three types of slips: a store slip VC1, a factory slip VC2, and a customer slip VC3. The store copy slip VC1 is a slip that is stored as a copy at the store ST in response to the receipt of the current cleaning service order. The factory receipt VC2 is a receipt that is stored as a receipt at the factory FC in response to the receipt of the current cleaning service order. The customer receipt VC3 is a receipt that the customer CS keeps as a copy in response to the receipt of the cleaning service (a request (order) for the customer CS). Specific examples of the printing contents for the above three types of slips will be described later.

[0016] Step 5 [Attaching tags] In the store ST, number tags TG are stored to be attached to each item for management of the items. For example, the number tags TG are made of paper that is not easily soiled by cleaning processes. Each number tag TG has a specific number printed on it. The number tags TG are bound in sequential order, for example, and are perforated so that they can be torn off one by one. The number tag TG is prepared near the POS terminal 20 so that the store clerk CL who serves the customer CS can immediately pick it up. When making a payment, the store clerk CL places a number tag TG, which has the same number as the number generated by the numbering, in the deposit basket together with the item. The store clerk CL takes out the item and the tag from the same basket and attaches the tag to the item. At this time, the store clerk CL can do so while checking the correspondence between the item and the item number printed on the store receipt VC1. Furthermore, for items left in the care of the customer CS, a specified value-added service may be specified in addition to the normal cleaning service. When a value-added service is specified, the store clerk CL operates to register the specified value-added service in association with the item when registering the item. At least, the store receipt VC1 has printed thereon information indicating the value-added service registered for each item in the care of the care of the customer CS. For items left in the care of which a value-added service has been specified, the store clerk CL attaches a tag (value-added tag) corresponding to the content of the specified value-added service in addition to the number tag TG corresponding to the item number. In the following description, when there is no particular distinction between the number tag TG and the value-added tag, they will simply be referred to as tags.

[0017] Below are some examples of value-added services: 1. "Rush": This is a service that allows us to complete your order before the usual completion date. 2 "No glue": For example, Y-shirts and the like are generally starched to give the collar and sleeves a firmness, but some customers find starched clothing uncomfortable to wear. "No glue" is a service that caters to such customers and does not starch the items that are normally starched. 3 "Strong Glue": Some customers prefer stronger starch than usual for comfort or appearance. "Strong Glue" is a service to cater to such customers, and glues the items that are to be glued more strongly than usual. 4 "No lines": Generally, for clothing such as slacks, a process called "line marking" is performed to add creases, but some customers may wish to have no creases. "No lines" is a service that responds to such cases and does not mark lines on the items being checked in. 5. "Sweat Removal": This is a service for items that cannot be washed in water, where a different technique is used to wash the items in water without losing their shape, in order to remove stains caused by sweat, etc. that are difficult to remove by dry cleaning. 6 “Hanging”: This is a service where the cleaned items are hung on hangers at the factory so that they can be returned to the customer on hangers. 7 “Tatami”: This is a service where the cleaned items are folded in a factory so that they can be returned to the customer in a folded state. 8 "Insect-proof processing": This is a service that applies insect-proof processing to the items being stored to prevent holes caused by insects. 9 “Water-repellent treatment”: This is a service that applies a water-repellent treatment to items being stored. 10 “Order Course”: A service that provides cleaning and other processing according to the customer’s specifications for various items. 11 "Double Wash Course": A service that provides both dry cleaning and wet cleaning. Depending on the content of the value-added service, the method of packaging the item (finished item) after cleaning may also be specified. A specific packaging method may also be specified as a value-added service.

[0018] Step 6 [Factory Shipping] In the store ST, steps 1 to 5 are repeated every time a request is received from a customer CS, and the store ST accumulates items with tags attached. The items thus stored in the store ST are shipped together to the factory FC at a predetermined time. In the store ST, the items for which tagging has been completed may be sorted, for example, according to the washing category and then stored. In this case, since the items for which tagging has been completed are shipped to the factory FC in bundles sorted according to the washing category, the factory FC does not need to sort the items received from the store ST according to the washing category. Note that the items may be stored together in the store ST without any special sorting, and a worker in the factory FC may sort the items by checking, for example, the tags attached to the items. In addition, at the store ST, the factory receipt VC2 issued at the time of payment is also accumulated together with the stored goods to which the tag is attached. The factory receipt VC2 thus stored at the store ST is also sent to the factory FC together with the corresponding stored goods.

[0019] Step 7 [Cleaning process] At the factory FC, the goods sent in step 6 and the factory receipt VC2 corresponding to the goods are received. At the factory FC, the worker performs the cleaning process for the received goods. At this time, for the goods with a value-added tag attached, the worker checks the contents of the additional services indicated on the value-added tag and also performs the process corresponding to the confirmed additional services.

[0020] Step 8 [Assembly work] In the factory FC, workers assemble the items that have been cleaned. The assembly work involves physically assembling the items that should be returned together for each return of the items to the customer (return unit). In this embodiment, the assembly work is performed, for example, as follows: In the assembly work area, one parent hanger corresponding to each return unit is prepared so as to be hung. A factory receipt VC2 corresponding to each return unit is attached to each of the prepared parent hangers.

[0021] A return unit basically includes items that are the subject of an order in response to a single request for cleaning made by a customer CS at a store ST. However, even for items corresponding to a single order (one transaction), the completion date may differ because the time required for cleaning varies depending on the type of item, the value-added services specified, etc. In such cases, the items corresponding to one transaction are divided into multiple return units according to the completion date.

[0022] The factory receipt VC2 indicates the deposit number of the deposit items corresponding to each return unit. The worker then removes from the deposit items that have been cleaned and have a number tag TG indicating the same deposit number as that indicated by the factory receipt VC2 attached to the parent hanger. The worker hangs the removed deposit items on the parent hanger. Through this assembly work, the deposit items that belong to the same return unit are grouped together so that they are separated by parent hanger. The deposit items grouped together by return unit in this way become the deposit items to be sent to the store.

[0023] Step 9 [Store Shipping] The goods to be delivered to the store are prepared for delivery so that they will be delivered to the store ST by the completion date indicated on the corresponding factory receipt VC2. The goods that have been prepared for delivery are delivered from the factory FC to the store ST.

[0024] Step 10 [Delivery] The store ST stores the items sent in step 9. Then, a clerk at the store ST hands over the items to the customer CS who has come to the store ST to pick them up. At this time, the clerk checks the item number, item quantity, etc. shown on the customer receipt VC3 brought by the customer CS. The clerk takes out the item that matches the checked item number, item quantity, etc. from the stored items and hands it over to the customer CS.

[0025] [Example of POS terminal configuration] An example of the configuration of the POS terminal 20 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. The POS terminal 20 in Fig. 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 22, a storage unit 23, an input unit 24, a display unit 25, a printing unit 26, and a communication unit 27.

[0026] The CPU 21 is a central processing unit of the POS terminal 20, and controls the operation of the POS terminal 20 by reading out a program stored in the storage unit 23, expanding the program in the RAM 22, and executing each step of the expanded program. The RAM 22 is a main storage device of the POS terminal 20, and stores information used by the CPU 21 for calculations. The storage unit 23 is an auxiliary storage device of the POS terminal 20 and stores various information corresponding to the POS terminal 20.

[0027] The input unit 24 is a part that accepts various operations for the POS terminal 20. The input unit 24 may include physical keys, buttons, and other operators provided on the POS terminal 20. Furthermore, in the case where the display unit 25 is configured as a touch panel, the input unit 24 may include a touch pad arranged on the display surface of the display unit 25. Furthermore, the input unit 24 may include a scanner that reads code information and the like, a card reader that reads information from various cards, and the like.

[0028] The display unit 25 displays various types of information under the control of the CPU 21 . The printing unit 26 prints on the loaded paper. In this embodiment, the printing unit 26 can print a store copy slip VC1, a factory copy slip VC2, and a customer copy slip VC3 during accounting. In other words, the issuance of slips by the POS terminal 20 is realized by the printing unit 26 performing printing.

[0029] The communication unit 27 performs communication, for example, via a network. This allows the POS terminal 20 to communicate with, for example, other POS terminals and management devices installed in the store ST, and further with terminal devices and servers installed at the headquarters or the like. The communication unit 27 may be capable of short-range wireless communication, for example. This allows the POS terminal 20 to communicate with mobile terminals carried by store clerks and the like and mobile terminals carried by customers via short-range wireless communication.

[0030] [Example of printed contents of slip] Next, examples of the print contents of the slips (store slip VC1, factory slip VC2, and customer slip VC3) in this embodiment will be described. First, an example of the printed contents of the customer copy slip VC3 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. In the figure, two customer copy slips VC3-1 and VC3-2 are shown as the customer copy slip VC3. The customer copy slips VC3-1 and VC3-2 were issued for each of the two return units in response to the fact that the deposited goods corresponding to one transaction were divided into two different completion dates.

[0031] Of customer copy slips VC3-1 and VC3-2, customer copy slip VC3-1 is the first customer copy slip. The customer copy slip VC3-1 includes a header area AR11, a slip set number area AR12, a slip type area AR13, a slip number area AR14, a date area AR15, a membership number area AR16, a customer information area AR17, a completion date area AR18, a registration information area AR19, a point breakdown area AR20, and a store information area AR21.

[0032] The header area AR11 is an area where information is printed that clearly indicates the appearance of the receipt as a customer copy.

[0033] The slip stack number area AR12 is an area that indicates which customer copy slip VC3-1 corresponds to as a customer copy slip for one transaction (corresponding to an order for one cleaning process (an order from the customer)). In the same figure, the stack number "1 / 2" is displayed in the slip stack number area AR12, indicating that two customer copy slips have been issued for one transaction, and that the customer copy slip VC3-1 is the first of the two.

[0034] The slip type area AR13 is an area in which the type of the slip is displayed. In the figure, the word "Deposit Slip" indicates that the type of the slip is a customer copy slip.

[0035] The slip number field AR14 is a field that indicates the slip number associated with the slip. In this embodiment, a slip number is assigned to each transaction. The date field AR15 is a field that indicates the date and time when the slip was issued.

[0036] The membership number area AR16 is an area that indicates the membership number of the customer who has ordered the corresponding cleaning process. The customer information area AR17 is an area where information about a customer who has requested the corresponding cleaning process is displayed. Specifically, the customer information area AR17 in the figure shows an example where the customer's name and phone number are displayed.

[0037] The completion date field AR18 is a field that indicates the completion date (the date and time when the item corresponding to the customer receipt VC3-1 is scheduled to be available for collection) of the item.

[0038] The registration information area AR19 is an area showing the registration contents of the items in the return unit corresponding to the customer receipt VC3-1 among the items registered when the corresponding cleaning service order was received. In the registration information area AR19 in the figure, three items are registered as "3D dress shirts," and the price of the three items is shown to be 600 yen. Also, in the registration information area AR19, one item number ("tag No.") is shown. This item number is the smallest number among the item numbers assigned to each of the three items.

[0039] The item number breakdown area AR20 is an area showing the breakdown of the number of items registered in correspondence with the customer receipt VC3-1 according to the return unit. In the figure, "Points: 3" and "Total points: 6" are printed. This indicates that a total of 6 points have been registered for the corresponding cleaning service order, and that 3 of the 6 registered points correspond to the customer receipt VC3-1.

[0040] In addition, more detailed information may be shown in the point breakdown area AR20. For example, the point breakdown area AR20 may show the completion dates of the three items corresponding to the customer copy slip VC3 and the remaining three items out of the total of six points. By setting the content of the point breakdown area AR20 in this way, for example, by simply looking at the point breakdown area AR20 for the customer copy slip VC3-1, the completion dates of the remaining three items can be confirmed without looking at the second customer copy slip VC3-2.

[0041] The store information area AR21 is an area showing information about the store ST. In the figure, the store information area AR21 shows an example of the store ST's name, telephone number, address, and name of the person in charge.

[0042] Next, in the second customer copy slip VC3-2 shown in the same figure, similar to the customer copy slip VC3-1, there are arranged a header area AR11, a slip set number area AR12, a slip type area AR13, a slip number area AR14, a date area AR15, a membership number area AR16, a customer information area AR17, a completion date area AR18, a registration information area AR19, a points breakdown area AR20, and a store information area AR21.

[0043] Of the above areas, the header area AR11, slip type area AR13, slip number area AR14, date area AR15, membership number area AR16, customer information area AR17, registration information area AR19, and store information area AR21 display content that is common to the first customer copy slip VC3-1.

[0044] On the other hand, among the above-mentioned areas, the document set number area AR12, the completion date area AR18, and the points breakdown area AR20 show contents corresponding to the second customer copy document VC3-2. First, in the document set number area AR12, "2 / 2" is displayed, which indicates that the customer copy document VC3-2 is the second of two customer copy documents issued for one transaction. Also, the completion date area AR18 shows a date and time of completion different from the date and time shown in the completion date area AR18 of the first customer copy slip VC3-1. Here, the completion date shown in the completion date area AR18 of the second customer copy slip VC3-2 is a later date and time than the completion date shown in the completion date area AR18 of the first customer copy slip VC3-1. In the point breakdown area AR20, "Points: 3 points" and "Total points: 6 points" are printed. In this case, the content shown in the point breakdown area AR20 is the same as that of the first customer copy slip VC3-1. However, the content of the point breakdown area AR20 of the customer copy slip VC3-2 indicates that a total of 6 points were registered upon receipt of an order for the corresponding cleaning process, and that 3 of the 6 registered points correspond to the customer copy slip VC3-2.

[0045] In addition, the customer receipt VC3-2 further includes a transaction information area AR22, a membership expiration date area AR23, and a held item number area AR24.

[0046] The accounting information area AR22 is an area that shows accounting information that reflects the accounting results for the transaction corresponding to the customer copy slip VC3-2. The accounting is performed for six items, including the three items corresponding to customer copy slip VC3-1 and the three items corresponding to customer copy slip VC3-2, in one transaction. Therefore, the accounting information shown in the accounting information area AR22 shows accounting information for not only the three items corresponding to customer copy slip VC3-2, but also the six items including the three items corresponding to customer copy slip VC3-1.

[0047] The membership expiration date area AR23 is an area that shows the expiration date of the corresponding customer's membership card. The item number field AR24 is an area showing consecutive item numbers assigned to all items (6 items) registered in accordance with one transaction corresponding to the customer receipt VC3-2. The item number field AR24 in the figure shows an example of the first item number and the last item number, such as "7-179~7-184".

[0048] Next, an example of the print contents of the factory receipt VC2 (VC2-1, VC-2) will be described with reference to FIG. The factory copy slip VC2 in the figure corresponds to the same order content as the customer copy slip VC3 shown in Figure 3. Like the customer copy slip VC3, when the goods for one transaction are divided according to different completion dates, multiple factory copy slips VC2 are issued corresponding to the return units according to the completion dates.

[0049] Of the factory copy slips VC2-1 and VC2-2, factory copy slip VC2-1 is the first factory copy slip. The factory copy slip VC2-1 includes a slip set number area AR30, a slip type area AR31, highlighted item number area AR32, a slip number area AR33, a date area AR34, a membership number area AR35, a completion date area AR36, a registration information area AR37, a quantity breakdown area AR38, and a store information area AR39.

[0050] The slip number area AR30 indicates which factory slip VC2-1 corresponds to one transaction. In the figure, the slip number area AR30 indicates that two factory slips are issued for one transaction, and that the factory slip VC2-1 is the first of the two.

[0051] The slip type area AR31 is an area in which the type of the slip is displayed. In the figure, the word "factory copy" indicates that the type of the slip is a factory copy slip.

[0052] The highlighted item number area AR32 is an area showing consecutive item numbers given to the items (three items) included in the return unit corresponding to the factory receipt slip VC2-1. The item number area AR24 in the figure shows an example of the first and last item numbers of the three items included in the corresponding return unit, such as "7-179 to 7-181." The highlighted item number area AR32 also shows an example of the total number of items included in the corresponding return unit being three, such as "3 items in total."

[0053] The slip number area AR33 is an area showing the slip number associated with the slip. As mentioned above, a slip number is assigned to each transaction. Therefore, the slip number shown in the slip number area AR33 is the same as the slip number shown in the slip number area AR14 of the customer copy slips VC3-1 and VC3-2 in FIG. 3. The date field AR34 is a field that indicates the date and time when the slip was issued.

[0054] The membership number area AR35 is an area that indicates the membership number of the customer who has ordered the corresponding cleaning process. The completion date field AR36 is a field that indicates the completion date of the goods corresponding to the factory receipt VC2-1. The registration information area AR37 is an area showing the registration contents of the items in the return unit corresponding to the factory receipt VC2-1, among the items registered when the corresponding cleaning service order was received. The item number breakdown area AR38 is an area showing the breakdown of the number of items registered in correspondence with the factory receipt VC2-1 according to the return unit.

[0055] The store information area AR39 is an area showing information related to the store ST. For example, if a factory FC performs cleaning processes for items stored at multiple stores, it may not be possible to determine which store the item corresponds to based on the item number alone. Specifically, if a storage item number is assigned to each store individually without considering overlaps between stores, it is difficult to identify the correspondence between the storage item and the store by the storage item number alone. If the store information area AR39 is printed, a worker at the factory FC can identify which store the storage item corresponds to by checking the store information shown in the store information area AR39 of the factory copy slip VC2.

[0056] Next, in the second factory copy voucher VC2-2, similar to the factory copy voucher VC2-1, there are arranged a voucher binding number area AR30, a voucher type area AR31, highlighted item number area AR32, a voucher number area AR33, a date area AR34, a membership number area AR35, a completion date area AR36, a registration information area AR37, a quantity breakdown area AR38, and a store information area AR39.

[0057] Of the above areas, the slip type area AR31, slip number area AR33, date area AR34, and membership number area AR35 show the same content as the first factory copy slip VC2-1. Also, in the store information area AR39, the first factory copy slip VC2-1 only showed the store name and the name of the person in charge, but the second factory copy slip VC2-2 also shows the phone number. In other words, the store ST shown in the store information area AR39 is the same in the factory copy slip VC2-1 and the factory copy slip VC2-2, but some information is omitted in the factory copy slip VC2-1.

[0058] In addition, among the above areas, the invoice binding number area AR30, the highlighted item number area AR32, the completion date area AR36, the registration information area AR37, and the item quantity breakdown area AR38 show the details of the number of items corresponding to the second factory copy invoice VC2-2. First, in the document set number area AR30, "2 / 2" is displayed, which indicates that the factory copy document VC2-2 is the second of two factory copy documents issued for one transaction. The highlighted item number area AR32 indicates the consecutive item numbers assigned to the items (three items) included in the return unit to which the factory receipt slip VC2-2 corresponds. The highlighted item number area AR32 in the figure indicates the first and last item numbers of the three items included in the corresponding return unit, for example, "7-182 to 7-184." The highlighted item number area AR32 also indicates that the total number of items included in the corresponding return unit is three, for example, "3 items in total," just like the factory receipt slip VC2-1. The completion date area AR36 shows a date and time of completion that is different from the date and time shown in the completion date area AR36 of the first factory copy slip VC2-1. Here, the completion date shown in the completion date area AR36 of the second factory copy slip VC2-2 is a later date and time than the completion date shown in the completion date area AR36 of the first factory copy slip VC2-1. In the point breakdown area AR38, "Points: 3 points" and "Total points: 6 points" are printed. In this case, the content shown in the point breakdown area AR38 is the same as that of the first factory copy slip VC2-1. However, the content of the point breakdown area AR38 of the factory copy slip VC2-2 indicates that a total of 6 points have been registered in response to an order for the corresponding cleaning process, and that 3 of the 6 registered points correspond to the factory copy slip VC2-2.

[0059] In addition, the factory receipt VC2-2 further includes an accounting information area AR40, a membership expiration date area AR41, and a held item number area AR42. The contents of transaction information area AR40, membership expiration date area AR41, and item number area AR42 are respectively the same as transaction information area AR22, membership expiration date area AR23, and item number area AR24 in customer receipt slip VC3-2 in FIG.

[0060] Here, the characters (including numbers) printed in the highlighted item number area AR32 and the document binding number area AR30 on each of the factory receipt slips VC2-1 and VC2-2 are larger than the characters printed in other areas. As described above, in the factory FC, an assembly operation is performed in which the stored items that have completed the cleaning process are grouped into return units. During the assembly operation, a factory receipt VC2 is attached to each parent hanger. The worker hangs on the parent hanger the stored item that corresponds to the stored item number printed in the highlighted stored item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2 attached to the parent hanger. Thus, the assembly work includes the work of checking the item number printed on the factory receipt VC2. Therefore, in this embodiment, the item number printed on the factory receipt VC2 is printed in a larger size than other characters so that it is easy for the worker to see. This improves the efficiency of the assembly work.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the characters of the slip number in the slip number area AR30 is larger than the other characters. This allows the worker to work while being aware of the existence of items with different return units included in the same transaction. Also, since the contents of the slip number can be easily understood together with the contents of the highlighted item number area AR32, it is easy to identify the item when checking items with different return units in the same transaction, for example.

[0062] In addition, if a factory FC processes items for multiple stores and there are frequent opportunities to check the correspondence between the items and the stores during assembly work, etc., the text or other information showing information about the store shown in the store information area AR39 may also be emphasized.

[0063] Also, compared to the customer copy slip VC3 in Figure 3, the factory copy slip VC2 in the same figure omits the information in the header area AR11, customer information area AR17, and registration information area AR19. Since the header area AR11 is an area prepared for customers, it can be omitted as it is unnecessary in the factory copy slip VC2. In addition, since customer interactions are carried out at the store ST, the workers at the factory FC only need to know the minimum amount of information about the customer. For this reason, the factory receipt VC2 shows the customer's membership number in the membership number area AR35, but omits detailed information such as the customer's name and phone number, which correspond to the customer information area AR17. In addition, the information regarding the registration of the stored goods is necessary for the store ST to deal with customers, and is not particularly necessary for the work at the factory FC. Therefore, in the factory copy slip VC2, the information regarding the registration of the stored goods corresponding to the registration information area AR19 is also omitted. By omitting information in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of paper required for the factory copy slip VC2. In particular, the factory copy slip VC2 uses more paper for areas where characters are printed in large letters, such as the highlighted item number area AR32 and the slip binding number area AR30. For this reason, it is effective to reduce paper by omitting information that is unnecessary or of low importance for work in the factory from the factory copy slip VC2.

[0064] In addition, in the factory receipt slip VC2, in addition to the header area AR11, customer information area AR17, and registration information area AR19, some areas may be omitted. For example, when the factory FC processes items from one specific store ST and there is no need to check the correspondence between the items and the store, the store information area AR39 can be omitted. Alternatively, the store information area AR39 can be simplified by printing only the store code. Furthermore, the accounting information area AR40, the membership expiration date area AR41, etc. may also be omitted from the factory receipt VC2.

[0065] In addition, the factory copy slip VC2-2 has two areas showing a common item number, such as the highlighted item number area AR32 and the item number area AR42. The item number is printed in normal size characters in the item number area AR42, but in the highlighted item number area AR32, large size characters are printed. In other words, in the factory copy slip VC2-2, the appearance of at least one of the common items printed in multiple locations on one medium is made different from the appearance of the items in the other locations.

[0066] The area corresponding to the portion indicated by the dashed line at the top of the factory receipt slip VC2 in Fig. 4 is a clip area CLP. When attaching the factory receipt slip VC2 to a parent hanger in an assembly operation, the factory receipt slip VC2 is clipped to a clip provided on the parent hanger. The clip area CLP corresponds to the position where the clip is inserted. For this reason, the figure shows an example where no characters or the like are printed in the clip area CLP. By making the clip area CLP free of any information printed therein, the information printed on the factory copy slip VC2 is not hidden by the clip even when the clip is inserted. On the other hand, the slip number area AR30 arranged to the right of the clip area CLP is exposed to the right of the clip even when the clip area CLP of the factory copy slip VC2 is inserted by the clip, so that the worker can check the slip number without any problem. From this point of view, for example, the slip number area AR30 may be arranged on the left side instead of the right side of the clip area. It should be noted that information that is not necessary for assembly work may be printed in the clip area CLP. For example, decorative printing may be included in the clip area CLP.

[0067] As will be understood from the above explanation, the consignment number on the factory copy slip VC2 is required to be easy for workers to see. Considering this point, it is preferable that the highlighted consignment number area AR32, which highlights the consignment number, is positioned as high up as possible on the factory copy slip VC2, rather than low up. However, care must be taken to ensure that the consignment number is not positioned in the clip area CLP. For this reason, in the same figure, the highlighted consignment number area AR32 is positioned on the high side of the factory copy slip VC2, but in an area different from the clip area CLP (in the example of the same figure, it is positioned in an area lower than the clip area CLP).

[0068] In addition, the hangers used during assembly may differ between lightweight items such as shirts and heavy items such as winter coats, and the clips may also differ in size accordingly. In response to such a case, for example, the POS terminal 20 may determine the type (size, etc.) of the corresponding clip based on the classification of the registered goods when registering the goods. The POS terminal 20 may print the factory receipt VC2 in an area layout that ensures that information necessary for factory workers is not hidden by the clip even if the goods are clamped by the determined type of clip.

[0069] Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an example of the print contents of the store slip VC1 (VC1-1, VC-2) will be described. The store copy slip VC1 in the figure corresponds to the same order content as the customer copy slip VC3 shown in Figure 3. Like the customer copy slip VC3, when the items held for one transaction are categorized by different completion dates, the store copy slip VC1 is also issued for each return unit according to the completion date.

[0070] Of store copy slips VC1-1 and VC1-2, store copy slip VC1-1 is the first store copy slip. The store copy slip VC1-1 includes a slip set number area AR50, a slip type area AR51, highlighted item number area AR52, a slip number area AR53, a date area AR54, a membership number area AR55, a customer information area AR56, a completion date area AR57, a registration information area AR58, a quantity breakdown area AR59, and a store information area AR60.

[0071] The slip number area AR50 indicates which store copy slip VC1-1 corresponds to as a store copy slip for one transaction. In the figure, the slip number area AR50 indicates that the number "1 / 2" indicates that two store copy slips have been issued for one transaction, and that the store copy slip VC1-1 is the first of the two.

[0072] The slip type area AR51 is an area in which the type of the slip is displayed. In the figure, the word "store copy" indicates that the type of the slip is a store copy slip.

[0073] The item number field AR52 is an area showing consecutive item numbers given to the items (three items) included in the return unit corresponding to the store copy slip VC1-1. The item number field AR24 in the figure shows an example of item numbers for each of the three items included in the corresponding return unit, such as "7-179, 7-180, 7-181." Then, for each item number shown in the item number area AR52, the content of the value-added service designated for the corresponding item is shown. Specifically, in the figure, the value-added service "tatami" is shown corresponding to item number 7-179. In addition, the value-added service "water repellent" is shown corresponding to item number 7-180. In addition, the value-added service "no glue" is shown corresponding to item number 7-181.

[0074] The slip number area AR53 is an area showing the slip number associated with the slip. As mentioned above, a slip number is assigned to each transaction. Therefore, the slip number shown in the slip number area AR53 is the same as the slip number shown in the slip number area AR14 of the customer copy slips VC3-1 and VC3-2 in FIG. 3. The date field AR54 is a field that indicates the date and time when the slip was issued.

[0075] The membership number area AR55 is an area that indicates the membership number of the customer who has ordered the corresponding cleaning process. The customer information area AR56 is an area in which information about the customer who has requested the corresponding cleaning process is displayed.

[0076] The completion date field AR57 is a field that indicates the completion date of the item corresponding to the store receipt VC1-1. The registration information area AR58 is an area showing the registration contents of the deposited items of the return unit corresponding to the store receipt VC1-1 among the deposited items registered when the corresponding cleaning service order was received. The item number breakdown area AR59 is an area showing information regarding the number of items for the stored item corresponding to the store receipt VC1-1. The store information area AR60 is an area showing information related to the store ST.

[0077] Next, in the second store copy slip VC1-2, similar to the store copy slip VC1-1, there are arranged a slip booklet number area AR50, a slip type area AR51, a held item number area AR52, a slip number area AR53, a date area AR54, a membership number area AR55, a customer information area AR56, a completion date area AR57, a registration information area AR58, a quantity breakdown area AR59, and a store information area AR60.

[0078] Of the above areas, the slip type area AR51, slip number area AR53, date area AR54, membership number area AR55, and customer information area AR56 show the same content as the first store copy slip VC1-1. Also, in the store information area AR60, the first store copy slip VC1-1 only showed the store name and the name of the person in charge, but the second store copy slip VC1-2 also shows the phone number. In other words, the store ST shown in the store information area AR60 is the same in the store copy slip VC1-1 and the store copy slip VC1-2, but some information is omitted in the store copy slip VC1-1.

[0079] Among the above-mentioned areas, the document set number area AR50, the item number area AR52, the completion date area AR57, the registration information area AR58, and the item number area AR59 show contents corresponding to the second store copy document VC1-2. First, in the document set number area AR50, "2 / 2" is displayed, which indicates that the store copy document VC1-2 is the second of two store copy documents issued for one transaction. The item number field AR52 indicates the consecutive item numbers assigned to the items (three items) included in the return unit corresponding to the store receipt VC1-2. For example, the first and last item numbers of the three items included in the corresponding return unit are indicated in the item number field AR52 in the figure, such as "7-182 to 7-184." In addition, in the item number area AR52, the three item numbers "7-182 to 7-184" are commonly associated with one character "TATAMI", and the character "TATAMI" is printed in large letters. In other words, it is shown that the value-added service "TATAMI" is specified for each of the three items corresponding to the store receipt VC1-2. In this way, when the same value-added service is specified for multiple items with consecutive item numbers, a mode may be adopted in which one value-added service is specified for the range of items from the first item number to the last item number in the highlighted item number area AR52.

[0080] The completion date field AR57 shows a date and time of completion that is different from the date shown in the completion date field AR57 of the first store copy slip VC1-1. In the registration information area AR58, registration information for the three items corresponding to the store receipt VC1-2 is displayed. In the point breakdown area AR59, "Points: 3 points" and "Total points: 6 points" are printed. In this case, the content shown in the point breakdown area AR59 is the same as that of the first store copy slip VC1-1. However, the content of the point breakdown area AR59 of the store copy slip VC1-2 indicates that a total of 6 points were registered upon receipt of an order for the corresponding cleaning process, and that 3 of the 6 registered points correspond to the store copy slip VC1-2.

[0081] In addition, the store copy slip VC1-2 further includes a transaction information area AR61, a membership expiration date area AR62, and a held item number area AR63. The contents of transaction information area AR61, membership expiration date area AR62, and item held number area AR63 are respectively the same as transaction information area AR22, membership expiration date area AR23, and item held number area AR24 in customer receipt slip VC3-2 in FIG.

[0082] The characters (including numbers) printed in the item number area AR52 and the slip number area AR50 on each of the store copy slips VC1-1 and VC1-2 are larger than the characters printed in other areas. As described above, the store clerk CL at the store ST checks the store receipt VC1 to confirm the value-added service designation for each item, and attaches a value-added tag for the designated value-added service to the item for which the value-added service is designated. Therefore, in this embodiment, the highlighted item number area AR52 shows the content of the value-added service together with the item number, and the characters of the item number and the characters showing the content of the value-added service are made larger. This makes it easier for the store clerk CL to understand the contents of the value-added services corresponding to the items being stored, and enables the store clerk CL to efficiently attach the value-added tags.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the characters for the slip number in the slip number area AR50 on the store copy slip VC1 is made larger than the other characters, making it easier for the store clerk CL to check multiple store copy slips VC1 corresponding to the same transaction.

[0084] In addition, the store copy slip VC1-2 has two areas showing a common deposit number, such as the highlighted deposit number area AR52 and the deposit number area AR63. The deposit number is printed in normal-sized characters in the deposit number area AR63, but in the highlighted deposit number area AR52, large-sized characters are printed. In this way, the store copy slip VC1-2 also has the appearance of at least one of the common items printed in multiple locations on one medium made different from the appearance of the items in the other locations.

[0085] FIG. 6 shows the settings of print items corresponding to the customer copy slip VC3, the factory copy slip VC2, and the store copy slip VC1 shown in FIGS. To explain an excerpt from the figure, for example, it is shown that the "Header" item (header area AR11) is printed on the customer copy slip VC3, but should not be printed on the factory copy slip VC2 and store copy slip VC1. Also, it is indicated that the "slip number" field (slip number fields AR12, AR30, AR50) should be printed on the customer copy slip VC3, factory copy slip VC2, and store copy slip VC1 when the slip is divided into multiple sheets according to the return unit. Furthermore, it is indicated that the "slip number" field should be printed in a larger font size than normal on the factory copy slip VC2 and store copy slip VC1. The highlighted item number (highlighted item number areas AR32, AR52) is omitted on the customer copy slip VC3, but is printed in a larger font size than normal on the factory copy slip VC2 (for multiple sheets according to the return unit) and the store copy slip VC1 (for multiple sheets according to the return unit). Also, on the factory copy slip VC2, the number of items is printed along with the item number, and on the store copy slip VC1, the details of the value-added service are printed for items designated with the value-added service. Also, it is indicated that the store information items (store information areas AR21, AR39, AR60) should be printed on the customer copy slip VC3, factory copy slip VC2, and store copy slip VC1, respectively. However, it is indicated that when multiple copies of each slip are issued for each return unit, some information such as the address (location) in the store information can be omitted except for the slip with the last serial number. In addition, the accounting information items (accounting information areas AR22, AR40, AR61), membership expiration date items (membership expiration date areas AR23, AR41, AR62) and held item number items (held item number areas AR24, AR42, AR63) should be printed on the customer copy slip VC3, factory copy slip VC2 and store copy slip VC1, but if multiple slips corresponding to each return unit are issued, it is indicated that the binding number only needs to be printed on the last slip.

[0086] Considering that the factory copy slip VC2 is used in the assembly work at the factory, the minimum items that should be printed on the factory copy slip VC2 are three items: "slip type," "slip number," and "highlighted item number." Also, considering that the store copy slip VC1 is used in the tagging work at the store, the minimum items that should be printed on the store copy slip VC1 are similarly three items: "slip type," "slip number," and "highlighted item number." Therefore, for the factory copy voucher VC2 and the store copy voucher VC1, areas other than the voucher type area (AR31, AR51), the voucher number area (AR33, AR53), and the highlighted item number area (AR32, AR52) may be omitted as appropriate, for example, depending on operations at the store or factory.

[0087] [Invoice issuing process] Next, a process for issuing a slip (a slip issuing process) performed by the POS terminal 20 of this embodiment will be described. The POS terminal 20 issues slips (store slip VC1, factory slip VC2, and customer slip VC3) upon completion of a transaction. When issuing slips, the POS terminal 20 acquires information necessary for printing on the store copy slip VC1, the factory copy slip VC2, and the customer copy slip VC3. For example, the POS terminal 20 acquires information indicating the contents of the transaction corresponding to that transaction (transaction content information). The transaction content information includes the item number for each item registered corresponding to that transaction, the slip number, the date and time of the transaction, member information (including the member number, customer information, and membership expiration date), the completion date, and registration information indicating the registered contents of the items (including information on the number of registered items). In addition, the POS terminal 20 may acquire information on the header content to be printed in the header area AR11 of the customer copy slip VC3 from, for example, print data stored in the memory unit 23. Using the information acquired as described above, the POS terminal 20 controls the printing unit 26 to print the slips. At this time, the printing unit 26 prints the store copy slip VC1, the factory copy slip VC2, and the customer copy slip VC3 on paper in sequence according to the predetermined issuance order. When printing the slips, if the goods in one transaction are divided into multiple return units, the POS terminal 20 controls the printing unit 26 to divide the store copy slip VC1, factory copy slip VC2, and customer copy slip VC3 into multiple sheets for each return unit. At this time, the POS terminal 20 controls to print a slip book number (slip book number area AR12, AR30, AR50) on each of the store copy slip VC1, factory copy slip VC2, and customer copy slip VC3, from the first sheet to the last sheet divided according to the return unit. In addition, when the held item in one transaction is divided into multiple return units, the POS terminal 20 controls the store copy slip VC1, factory copy slip VC2, and customer copy slip VC3 so that the accounting information (accounting information areas AR22, AR40, AR61), member expiration date (member expiration date areas AR23, AR41, AR62), and held item number (held item number area AR24, AR42, AR63) are printed only on the last of the multiple slips divided to correspond to the return units. The POS terminal 20 may refer to a print item table reflecting the example print item settings shown in FIG. 6, for example, to determine the print contents for each slip, and cause the printing unit 26 to print the slip.

[0088] <Second embodiment> Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, an example was given of a case in which, when the completion dates of the deposited items are different, a slip corresponding to one transaction is divided into a plurality of slips corresponding to each return unit according to the completion date. In this embodiment, when the number of items registered in one transaction exceeds a certain number, the slip corresponding to one transaction is divided into multiple sheets.

[0089] Fig. 7 shows an example of a customer receipt VC3 corresponding to one transaction issued by the POS terminal 20 in this embodiment. The customer receipt VC3 in this figure corresponds to a case where seven items are registered in correspondence with one transaction. In this figure, areas having the same meaning as in Fig. 3 are given the same reference numerals. Furthermore, among the areas given the same reference numerals as in Fig. 3, the explanation of areas showing the same information content as in Fig. 3 will be omitted here.

[0090] The customer copy slip VC3 in the figure is issued in two parts: a first customer copy slip VC3-11 and a second customer copy slip VC3-12. The first customer copy slip VC3-11 includes a header area AR11, a slip set number area AR12, a slip type area AR13, a slip number area AR14, a date area AR15, a membership number area AR16, a customer information area AR17, a completion date area AR18, a registration information area AR19, a store information area AR21, and a barcode area AR25.

[0091] In the registration information area AR19 of the figure, a list of six of the seven items registered in one transaction is shown. In the registration information area AR19 in the first embodiment, the name of the item and the number of items are used together, so that, for example, multiple items of the same type can be displayed together on one line. In contrast, in the registration information area AR19 of this embodiment, one line is assigned to each item regardless of whether the items are the same type or not, and the registration contents for each item are shown. Specifically, for each item, the item number, the item name according to the type, and the amount are shown. Also, in the example shown in the figure, the maximum number of items that can be listed in the registration information area AR19 of the first customer copy slip VC3-11 is 6. In this case, of the seven registered items, the registration information for the first to sixth items is shown in the registration information area AR19 of the first customer copy slip VC3-11. The registration information for the remaining seventh item is shown in the registration information area AR19 of the second customer copy slip VC3-12.

[0092] In the figure, the item numbers shown for each item in the registration information area AR19 of the first customer copy slip VC3-11 and the registration information area AR19 of the second customer copy slip VC3-12 are all the same, "00484." This shows that the method of assigning the item numbers in this embodiment is a common numbering method in which a common item number is assigned to the items registered in one transaction.

[0093] In this embodiment, too, the transaction information area AR22 is not printed on the first customer copy slip VC3-11, but is printed on the second customer copy slip VC3-12. Additionally, the example in the figure shows an example in which the member expiration date area AR23 is omitted and not printed on the second customer copy slip VC3-12. In addition, since a common numbering system is used in this embodiment, the same item number is assigned to multiple items, and the item number is already indicated in the registration information area AR19. Therefore, the item number area AR24 is omitted in the customer receipt VC3-12.

[0094] Also, a barcode is printed in barcode area AR25 printed on each of the customer receipts VC3-11 and VC3-12. The barcode in barcode area AR25 may include, for example, transaction identification information (which may be a slip number) that identifies the corresponding transaction. For example, when it is necessary to confirm details regarding a transaction, the store clerk CL operates the POS terminal 20 to read the barcode printed in the barcode area AR25 using a scanner or the like. The POS terminal 20 acquires transaction history information corresponding to the transaction indicated by the transaction identification information shown in the read barcode. The transaction history information is stored, for example, in the storage unit 23 of the POS terminal 20. Alternatively, the transaction history information may be stored, for example, in a management device connected to the POS terminal 20 so as to be able to communicate with it. The barcode in the barcode area AR25 may include information indicating all or a predetermined part of the printed contents of the corresponding customer receipts VC3-11 and VC3-12. In this case, the information read from the barcode can be displayed as a screen showing information about the corresponding transaction. The barcode area AR25 may also be printed on the customer receipts VC3-11 and VC3-12 in FIG.

[0095] Next, examples of the print contents of the factory slip VC2 and the store slip VC1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the factory copy slip VC2 will be described. The factory copy slip VC2 in the figure corresponds to the same order contents as the customer copy slip VC3 (VC3-11, VC3-12) shown in FIG.

[0096] The customer copy slip VC3 was originally split into two sheets, customer copy slips VC3-11 and VC3-12, when the number of items on deposit exceeded 6 points, starting with 7 points. In contrast, the factory copy slip VC2 of this embodiment is issued as a single sheet regardless of whether the number of items on deposit exceeds 6 points. The factory copy voucher VC2 in the same figure is arranged with a voucher type area AR31, a highlighted item number area AR32, a voucher number area AR33, a date area AR34, a membership number area AR35, a completion date area AR36, a registration information area AR37, a store information area AR39, and an accounting information area AR40. In the highlighted item number field AR32, the item number assigned commonly to the seven items registered in the corresponding transaction and the fact that the total number of items is seven are indicated in larger than normal letters. In this embodiment, the items are not classified by return unit, and only one factory receipt slip VC2 is issued. Therefore, the slip number area AR30 and the item breakdown area AR38 are omitted from the factory receipt slip VC2.

[0097] Next, the store copy slip VC1 will be described with reference to the figure. The store copy slip VC1 in the figure corresponds to the same order contents as the customer copy slip VC3 (VC3-11, VC3-12) shown in Figure 7. In this embodiment, the store copy slip VC1 is issued one at a time, similar to the factory copy slip VC2, regardless of whether the number of items on hold exceeds six. The store copy slip VC1-1 in the same figure is arranged with a slip type area AR51, a highlighted item number area AR52, a slip number area AR53, a date area AR54, a membership number area AR55, a customer information area AR56, a completion date area AR57, a registration information area AR58, a store information area AR60, an accounting information area AR61, and a barcode area AR64.

[0098] In the highlighted item number field AR52, the item number assigned commonly to the seven items registered in the corresponding transaction and the fact that the total number of items is seven are indicated in larger than normal letters. In the customer copy slip VC3, the slip binding number area AR50 and the item breakdown area AR59 are omitted for the same reasons as in the factory copy slip VC2. Also, in the case of this embodiment, common numbering is adopted, so the same item number is assigned to multiple items, and the item number is already indicated in the registration information area AR58. For this reason, the item number area AR63 is omitted in the customer copy slip VC3. Also, in this case, an example is shown in which the printing of the membership expiration date area AR62 in the customer copy slip VC3 is omitted.

[0099] <Modification> A modification of this embodiment will now be described. [First Modification] The mode of showing a list of deposited items registered in one transaction in the registration information area AR19, as in the customer receipt VC3 of the second embodiment, may be applied not only to common numbering, but also to a numbering method in which one deposited item number is assigned to each deposited item, as in the first embodiment. In this case, the items in the list in the registration information area AR19 may show, for example, only the item with the youngest deposited item number and the item with the oldest deposited item number, and items with intermediate deposited item numbers may be omitted.

[0100] [Second Modification] The conditions for dividing a slip corresponding to one transaction into multiple sheets are not limited to when the completion dates of the items are different as in the first embodiment, or when the number of items exceeds a certain number as in the second embodiment. For example, the slip may be divided according to the finishing method, washing classification, etc., specified for the item registered in correspondence with one transaction.

[0101] Furthermore, the conditions for splitting a slip corresponding to one transaction into multiple slips may be a combination of the above conditions as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, if the slip is split according to the finishing type in addition to the finishing date, the slip may be split according to a combination of the finishing date and the finishing type. Specifically, if three different finishing dates and two different finishing types are presented, the slip will be split into 6 (=2 x 3) slips.

[0102] Fig. 9 shows an example of the printed contents of the factory copy slip VC2 corresponding to this modified example. The factory copy slip VC2 in the figure shows an example in which the factory copy slip VC2-1, out of the factory copy slips VC2-1 and VC2-1 shown in Fig. 4, is divided into two sheets, factory copy slip VC2-1A and factory copy slip VC2-1B, according to the finishing form of the entrusted goods.

[0103] Factory receipt VC2-1A corresponds to one shirt for which the finishing method, for example "tatami," has been specified, out of three shirts on the same finishing date. Factory receipt VC2-1B corresponds to two of the three dress shirts entrusted with the same finishing date that have been specified as the finishing method, for example, "hanging." In this case, the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-1A has the words "7-179" and "1 item total" printed on it, indicating that the receipt is for one item with the item number "7-179." Additionally, the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-1B has the words "7-180~7-181" and "2 items in total" printed on it, indicating that the receipt corresponds to two items with the item numbers "7-180" and "7-181" respectively.

[0104] Also, since the factory copy slip VC2-1 consists of two sheets, factory copy slip VC2-1A and factory copy slip VC2-1B, in this case, "1 / 3" is printed in the factory copy slip VC2-1A, "2 / 3" is printed in the factory copy slip VC2-1A, and "3 / 3" is printed in the factory copy slip VC2-2 in the document file number area AR30. In other words, the document file number area AR30 shown in each factory copy slip VC2 in the figure indicates that three sheets have been issued as factory copy slips corresponding to one transaction, and of the three, factory copy slip VC2-1A is the first sheet, factory copy slip VC2-1B is the second sheet, and factory copy slip VC2-2 is the third sheet. With regard to the finishing type, the worker at the factory FC checks the details printed on the value-added tag attached to the item at the finishing stage of the cleaning process to determine what finishing type has been specified for the item. For this reason, it is not essential that the factory copy slip VC2 be printed with an indication of the finishing type. However, if it is preferable that the information on the finishing type is also indicated on the factory copy slip VC2 due to circumstances such as the work procedures at the factory FC, information on the finishing type may be printed on the factory copy slip VC2.

[0105] In this way, by dividing the factory receipt slip VC2-1 of the same finished goods into multiple sheets according to the finished form, the efficiency of the assembly work at the factory FC is improved. In other words, when the goods that have been cleaned at the factory FC are assembled and prepared for shipping, the place where the goods are stored together may differ depending on the finished form. In such a case, it becomes possible to carry out work simultaneously in each location, and the goods can be efficiently assembled.

[0106] Also, customers usually come to the store once to pick up items with the same completion date. Therefore, even if the factory receipt VC2 with the same completion date is divided into multiple sheets according to the finishing form, etc., the store receipt VC1 may be one sheet without being divided for items with the same completion date, as in FIG. 5.

[0107] Also, even if a factory copy VC2 with the same completion date is divided into multiple sheets depending on the finishing type, etc., the corresponding customer copy VC3 may be one sheet without being divided if it is the same completion date. However, depending on the operation of the store ST, the items that have been received from the factory FC after the cleaning process are completed may be stored separately according to the finished state until the customer comes to collect them. Therefore, in response to the case where the items held at the store ST are stored separately according to the finished form as described above, the customer receipt VC3 corresponding to one finishing date may be configured to indicate the storage location of the items according to the finished form.

[0108] 10 shows an example of the print contents of a customer receipt VC3-11 in which the storage location of the deposited goods is indicated according to the finished form. The customer receipt VC3-11 in the figure corresponds to the same transaction contents as the customer receipt VC3-1 in FIG. In customer receipt VC3-11 of Figure 10, the registration information area AR19 indicates that the one item assigned the item number "7-179" is stored on shelf number 1 ("Shelf No. 1"), which corresponds to the finished product being "tatami." In addition, it is shown that the two items bearing the item numbers "7-180" and "7-181" are stored hanging on hanger number 10 ("Hanger No. 10"), which corresponds to their "hanging" finished form. In addition, in this modified example, the characters "Shelf No. 1" and "Hanger No. 10", which indicate the storage locations, are emphasized relative to other characters. Regarding the storage location of the items being held, for example, when the registration process for the items is performed, the POS terminal 20 may determine the storage location based on information indicating the current status of the usage of shelves and hangers at the storage location (storage location status information), and print the determined storage location in the registration information area AR19.

[0109] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting example settings of print items corresponding to the modified example of Fig. 10. Such a print item table indicates that the portion indicating the storage location in the registered information area AR19 should be emphasized (the character size should be enlarged). When printing the customer copy slip VC3, the POS terminal 20 can emphasize the portion indicating the storage location in the registered information area AR19 by executing print control with reference to the print item table.

[0110] The storage location status information may be managed by the POS terminal 20. In response to determining a storage location as described above, the POS terminal 20 causes the storage location status information to indicate that the shelf or hanger as the determined storage location is in use. A storage location in use is associated with the stored item number of the corresponding item. Furthermore, when returning a stored item to a customer, the store clerk inputs the stored item number into the POS terminal 20, and the storage location status information indicates that the storage location associated with the inputted stored item number is unused.

[0111] When the customer retrieves the stored item at the store ST, the customer hands the customer deposit slip that he or she has been keeping to a store clerk. The store clerk retrieves the stored item with the same item number as the one printed in the registration information area AR19 of the customer deposit slip from the storage location and hands it over to the customer. Therefore, if the storage location of the item is indicated in the registration information area AR19, as in the customer copy slip VC3-11 of this modified example, the store clerk can find the item more quickly than if he or she were to search for the item by relying only on the item number. Also, by highlighting the characters indicating the storage location, the store clerk can easily find the part of the customer copy slip VC3-11 where the storage location is printed, and mistakes such as misreading are reduced.

[0112] [Third Modification] FIG. 5 illustrates an example in which a store copy slip VC1 corresponding to the same transaction is divided into a plurality of sheets according to classification such as the completion date. On the other hand, the store receipt slip VC1 is used by store clerks to understand the number and added value of the tags and value-added service tags they attach to the items. Considering this point, it is possible to adopt the idea that there is little need to divide the store receipt slip VC1 according to the category. Therefore, referring to Figure 11, an example of the printed contents of a store receipt VC1-21 will be described when a transaction includes items with different completion dates and one receipt is issued for a transaction regardless of the completion date. For ease of understanding, FIG. 1 shows a store copy slip VC1-21 and a customer copy slip VC3-21 issued in response to the same transaction.

[0113] In this figure, an example is given in which the goods in a transaction are divided into two completion dates. First, in the customer receipt VC3-21, a completion date area 18-1 and a registration information area AR19-1 corresponding to the first completion date, and a completion date area 18-2 and a registration information area AR19-2 corresponding to the second completion date are arranged.

[0114] The first completion date is shown in the completion date area 18-1. The registration information area AR19-1 shows the registration details for the item corresponding to the first completion date. The registration information area AR19-1 in the figure shows the registration details for one item with the item number "7-810". The second completion date is shown in the completion date area 18-2. The registration information area AR19-2 shows the registration details for the items corresponding to the second completion date. The registration information area AR19-2 in the figure shows the registration details for the three items marked "7-811", "7-812", and "7-813", respectively.

[0115] In addition, in the store copy slip VC1-21, a completion date area 57-1 and a registration information area AR58-1 corresponding to the first completion date, and a completion date area 57-2 and a registration information area AR58-2 corresponding to the second completion date are arranged.

[0116] The first completion date is shown in the completion date area 57-1. The registration information area AR58-1 shows the registration details for the item corresponding to the first completion date. The registration information area AR58-1 in the figure shows the registration details for one item with the item number "7-810". In addition, in the example shown in the figure, the value-added service "urgent" is specified for the item with the item number "7-810." In response to the value-added service being specified in this manner, a value-added highlighting indicator FK is placed in the registration information area AR57-1. In the value-added emphasis mark FK in the figure, in order to emphasize the "urgent" value-added service, a star-shaped decorative mark is placed, and the characters "express" indicating the "urgent" value-added service are enlarged and a background is added. Note that the form of the value-added emphasis mark FK is not limited to the example in the figure, and it may be emphasized by changing the type of font, italicizing the characters, etc. By using this type of added value emphasis marking FK, the store clerk can easily understand the specified added value service when tagging the items while looking at the store receipt VC1-221.

[0117] In addition, the second completion date is shown in the completion date area 57-2. The registration information area AR58-2 shows the registration details for the items corresponding to the second completion date. The registration information area AR58-2 in the same figure shows the registration details for the three items marked "7-811", "7-812", and "7-813".

[0118] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting the example of the print item settings corresponding to this modification. Such a print item table indicates that the portion indicating the value-added service in the registered information area AR58 should be emphasized. When printing the store copy slip VC1, the POS terminal 20 can include the value-added emphasis mark FK in the registered information area AR58 by executing print control with reference to the print item table.

[0119] [Fourth Modification] For example, a store ST may provide a long-term storage service as one of its value-added services. The long-term storage service is a service in which bulky items that are not worn all year round, such as winter coats, are stored at the store during the period when the customer is not wearing them. When the store ST provides a long-term storage service, the factory FC completes assembly of the entrusted items designated for long-term storage, and then moves the items to a storage room in the factory FC for management.

[0120] When such long-term storage is specified, the fact that long-term storage has been specified may be highlighted in the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2. 12(A) shows an example of the print content of the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-31 when long-term storage is specified for the item. In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the figure, the item number of the item specified for long-term storage is highlighted by enlarged characters.

[0121] In addition, in the highlighted item number area AR32, an instruction content area AR321 and a completion date highlighted area AR322 are further arranged. In the instruction content area AR321, for example, the enlarged text "storage" indicates that the corresponding item is designated for long-term storage. In the completion date highlighting area AR322, the completion date corresponding to the long-term storage is shown in enlarged characters. The completion date corresponding to the long-term storage is, for example, the end date of the long-term storage period agreed upon between the store and the customer. By attaching the factory receipt VC2-31 with the highlighted item number area AR32 printed in this manner to the hanger, the worker at the factory FC can easily confirm that the item is designated for long-term storage while performing assembly work. This makes it possible to prevent mistakes such as forgetting to move the item designated for long-term storage to the storage room after the assembly work is completed.

[0122] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting an example of the settings of the print items corresponding to this modified example. Such a print item table indicates that when long-term storage is specified, an instruction content area AR321 indicating long-term storage and a completion date emphasis area AR322 should be arranged in the emphasized item number area AR32, and the instruction content area AR321 and the completion date emphasis area AR322 should be emphasized. When printing the store copy slip VC1, the POS terminal 20 can emphasize the instruction content area AR321 indicating long-term storage and the completion date emphasis area AR322 by executing print control with reference to the print item table.

[0123] [Fifth Modification] Among the items held, for example, leather products or items for repair may be outsourced to a specialized company because the factory cannot handle them. The decision as to whether or not to outsource the items is made when the factory FC receives the items, and items that are judged to be outsourced are entrusted by the factory FC to the outsourcing company. In this case, the POS terminal 20 of the store ST does not need to execute a process according to whether or not the registered items are subject to outsourcing. However, for example, if the registered item is subject to outsourcing, the POS terminal 20 may highlight information relating to outsourcing on the factory receipt VC2.

[0124] 12B shows an example of the print content of the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-32 when the item is to be outsourced. In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the same figure, the item number of the item to be outsourced is highlighted by enlarged characters. In addition, in the highlighted item number area AR32, an instruction content area AR321 and a completion date highlighted area AR322 are further arranged. In the instruction content area AR321, for example, the enlarged text "outsourcing" indicates that the corresponding item is to be outsourced.

[0125] For example, the POS terminal 20 may refer to a table that associates the type of the item with the need for outsourcing when registering the item, and determine whether the registered item is eligible for outsourcing. Alternatively, the POS terminal 20 may determine whether the registered item is eligible for outsourcing depending on whether the clerk has specified outsourcing when registering the item. If the POS terminal 20 determines that the registered item is eligible for outsourcing, it prints information about the item being outsourced in an emphasized manner in the emphasized item number area AR32, as shown in the figure. In the completion date highlighting area AR322, the completion date is shown in enlarged text. By attaching the highlighted item number area AR32 of this type to the hanger, the worker of the factory FC can easily confirm that the corresponding item is to be outsourced. This makes it possible to prevent mistakes such as forgetting to outsource an item that should be outsourced to an outsourced company. Also, a copy of the outsourcing slip printed with the same content as the highlighted item number area AR32 in the figure may be issued by the factory FC or the store ST. When the store ST or factory FC delivers the item to the outsourcing company, the copy of the outsourcing slip is also delivered. The outsourcing company can use the copy of the outsourcing slip to manage the delivery date, etc., of the item.

[0126] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting the example of the print item settings corresponding to this modification. In such a print item table, in the case of a stored item to be outsourced, an instruction content area AR321 and a completion date emphasis area AR322 indicating that the item is to be outsourced are arranged in the emphasized stored item number area AR32, and it is shown that the instruction content area AR321 and the completion date emphasis area AR322 should be emphasized. When printing the store copy slip VC1, the POS terminal 20 can emphasize the instruction content area AR321 and the completion date emphasis area AR322 indicating that the item is to be outsourced by executing print control with reference to the print item table.

[0127] [Sixth Modification] In this modified example, an icon is used to indicate on the slip the type of finishing specified for the item. Figures 13(A) and 13(B) show an example of the printed content of the highlighted item number area AR32 when a factory receipt VC2 corresponding to one transaction is divided into two sheets according to the finishing type classification in this modified example. Factory receipt slip VC2-41 in FIG. 13(A) corresponds to a stored item for which the finishing method of "hanging" is specified, and factory receipt slip VC2-42 in FIG. 13(B) corresponds to a stored item for which the finishing method of "tatami" is specified.

[0128] In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-41 in Fig. 13(A), a category indicator area AR323 is arranged with a pattern indicating the finishing method of the item, together with the item number "3-500~3-503". The category indicator area AR323 in the figure indicates that the finishing method is "hanging" by a pattern that symbolizes the shape of a hanger. That is, the factory receipt VC2-41 indicates, by the highlighted item number field AR32, that the finishing method of "hanging" is specified for the four items with item numbers "3-500 to 3-503."

[0129] In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-42 in Figure 13 (B), along with the item number "3-504~3-505," the finishing method is indicated as "tatami" by a symbolic image of a bag in which, for example, folded shirts can be placed. That is, the factory receipt VC2-42 indicates, by the highlighted item number field AR32, that the finishing style of "tatami" is specified for the two items with item numbers "3-504 to 3-505."

[0130] FIG. 13C shows an example of the print contents when a factory receipt VC2 corresponding to one transaction is issued as one sheet regardless of the classification of a plurality of finishing forms in this modified example. The figure shows a factory receipt VC2-41A, which is issued one by one for one transaction. In the highlighted item number field AR32, the characters "3-500 to 3-505" first indicate that this is a slip for a total of six items. Then, in the highlighted item number area AR32, a pattern corresponding to "hanging" is displayed in the classification indicator area AR323-1 corresponding to the first finishing mode, and the item numbers "3-500 to 3-503" are displayed in the classification item number area AR324-1. This indicates that the finishing mode of "hanging" is specified for the four items with the item numbers "3-500 to 3-503". In addition, in the highlighted item number area AR32, a pattern corresponding to "tatami" is displayed in the classification indicator area AR323-2 corresponding to the second finishing style, and the item numbers "3-504, 3-505" are displayed in the classification item number area AR324-2. This indicates that the finishing style of "tatami" is specified for the two items with the item numbers "3-504, 3-505."

[0131] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting the example of the setting contents of the print items corresponding to this modification. Such a print item table indicates that the highlighted item number area AR32 should be in the form shown in the figure when "hanging" or "tatami" is specified as the finishing form. The print item table in this case also indicates the design to be printed in the classification indication area AR323 according to the specified finishing form. When printing the factory copy slip VC2, the POS terminal 20 executes print control by referring to the print item table. This allows the factory copy slip VC2 to be in the form shown in the figure.

[0132] The manner in which the highlighted item number area AR32 in the factory receipt slip VC2 shown in the figure may also be applied to the highlighted item number area AR52, etc. in the store receipt slip VC1.

[0133] [Seventh Modification] The items are classified according to the type of washing. Classification by washing type (washing classification) includes, for example, "dry" and "laundry." "Dry" is washing using, for example, organic solvents, and "laundry" is washing using water. When the washing classification is indicated on the slip, the washing classification may be indicated by letters or the like, but in this modified example, the washing classification is indicated by a predetermined design applied to the slip. Figure 14 shows an example of the printed contents of a factory receipt VC2 divided into two sheets according to the washing classification for the same transaction. Figure 14(A) shows a factory receipt VC2-51 corresponding to the washing classification of "dry", and Figure 14(B) shows a factory receipt VC2-52 corresponding to the washing classification of "laundry".

[0134] In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-51 in Fig. 14(A), a category indicator area AR323 is arranged in which a pattern indicating that the washing category is "dry" is arranged together with the item number "3-500~3-503". In the figure, an example is shown in which the first letter "d" of "dry" is surrounded by a circle. Such a factory receipt VC2-41 indicates, by the highlighted item number field AR32, that the four items with item numbers "3-500 to 3-503" are designated for the "dry" washing category.

[0135] In the highlighted item number area AR32 of the factory receipt VC2-52 in Fig. 14(B), a category indicator area AR323 is arranged in which a pattern indicating that the washing category is "laundry" is arranged together with the item number "3-504~3-505." In the figure, an example is shown in which the first letter "ra" of "laundry" is surrounded by a circle. Such a factory receipt VC2-52 indicates, by the highlighted item number field AR32, that the finishing type "laundry" is specified for two items with item numbers "3-504 and 3-505."

[0136] In addition, the factory receipt VC2-51 has a solid frame FL printed around the outside of the receipt paper. The solid frame FL indicates that the receipt is for an item designated for the "dry" washing class. On the other hand, the factory receipt VC2-52 has a dashed-dotted frame FL printed around the outside of the receipt paper. The dashed-dotted frame FL indicates that the receipt is for an item with a "laundry" washing category. By printing the frame FL in this manner, it becomes easier for the worker to confirm which washing category the factory receipt VC2 corresponds to for the item being entrusted to him / her.

[0137] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting the example of the setting contents of the print items corresponding to this modification. Such a print item table indicates that when "dry" or "laundry" is specified as the washing classification, the classification indication area AR323 should be arranged in the highlighted item number area AR32. The print item table in this case also indicates a design to be printed in the classification indication area AR323 according to the specified washing classification. When printing the factory copy slip VC2, the POS terminal 20 executes print control by referring to the print item table. This allows the factory copy slip VC2 to be in the form shown in the figure.

[0138] In addition, the aspect of the highlighted item number area AR32 shown in the figure may also be applied to the highlighted item number area AR52 of the store copy slip VC1, etc.

[0139] [Eighth Modification] In the previous embodiment, when a voucher corresponding to one transaction is divided according to a predetermined classification, etc., the number of divided sheets is indicated by the denominator of the fraction printed in the voucher binding number areas AR30, AR50. In this modified example, the number of slips divided according to a predetermined division is indicated by a predetermined design applied to the slip.

[0140] 15A shows an example of the printed contents of a factory copy slip VC2 divided into two sheets according to the washing classification under this modified example. In the figure, a factory copy slip VC2-61 corresponding to the washing classification of "dry" and a factory copy slip VC2-62 corresponding to the washing classification of "dry" are shown. The two factory receipts VC2-61 and VC2-62 that were split for the same transaction each have the same spelling mark TMK printed on them. The spelling mark TMK in the figure is two solid lines running horizontally across the top of each of the factory receipts VC2-61 and VC2-62. This spelling mark TMK indicates that the corresponding receipt is one of the two that were split.

[0141] On the other hand, Fig. 15(B) shows an example of a factory copy slip VC2 divided into three sheets under this modified example. In this figure, factory copy slip VC2-71 corresponds to the washing classification of "dry", and factory copy slips VC2-72 and VC2-73 correspond to the washing classification of "laundry". Furthermore, factory copy slips VC2-72 and VC2-73 are further divided into two sheets in accordance with, for example, different finishing dates for the same washing classification of "laundry".

[0142] In this way, the three factory receipts VC2-71, VC2-72, and VC-73 that were divided for the same transaction each have a spelling mark TMK printed on them, such as a row of star-shaped patterns. The spelling mark TMK in the figure indicates that the corresponding receipt is one of the three that were divided.

[0143] In this way, by looking at the spelling marks TMK in the manner shown in Figures 15(A) and 15(B), the worker can understand at a glance that the factory copy slips VC2-61 and VC2-62 are one of two factory copy slips VC2 divided according to a predetermined classification. Also, the worker can understand at a glance that the slips VC2-71, VC2-72, and VC-73 are one of three factory copy slips VC2 divided according to a predetermined classification. The form of the spelling mark TMK may also be applied to the store copy slip VC1 and the customer copy slip VC3.

[0144] The POS terminal 20 may store a print item table reflecting an example of the settings of print items corresponding to this modified example. In such a print item table, a spelling mark TMK design corresponding to the number of sheets of a ticket divided for one transaction is displayed. When printing a ticket divided for one transaction, the POS terminal 20 executes print control by referring to the print item table. This allows the ticket divided for one transaction to have a spelling mark TMK printed according to the number of sheets of the ticket, as shown in the figure.

[0145] [Ninth Modification] The print contents and division conditions of the slip corresponding to one transaction may be set by operating the screen of the POS terminal 20, for example. For example, regarding the print contents, an operation may be performed to set whether or not to print each of the predetermined print items corresponding to the areas in the slips shown in the respective drawings for each of the store copy slip VC1, factory copy slip VC2, and customer copy slip VC3. In this case, an operation may also be performed to set whether or not to print at least certain print items in an emphasized manner.

[0146] In addition, when setting the split conditions, an item that will trigger splitting (splitting criteria item) can be set for each store copy slip VC1, factory copy slip VC2, and customer copy slip VC3. As explained above, splitting criteria items can include the finishing date, finishing type (storage category), washing category, and number of items held (in the case of a format in which a list of held items is printed as in Figure 7). When setting splitting items based on the number of items held, the maximum number of items that can be held that one slip can accommodate can be set by operation. In addition, a plurality of division criteria items may be combined with a designated priority order. Specifically, FIG. 9 shows an example in which two division criteria items, the completion date and the finishing form, are combined for the factory copy slip VC2, and the priority order is set in the order of completion date and finishing form. That is, in the example of FIG. 9, the slip is first divided into two for each completion date according to two different completion dates. Then, the breakdown of the items included in one of the completion dates includes items with different finishing forms, "hanging" and "tatami". Correspondingly, the slip for one of the completion dates is divided into two corresponding to "hanging" and "tatami". As a result, in the figure, the factory copy slip VC2 is divided into three sheets.

[0147] [Tenth Modification] For example, there may be cases where the number of orders for the washing category "laundry" tends to be higher than that for "dry." In this case, for example, an operation may be performed in which an added-value service tag is not attached to items designated as a "laundry" washing category, but a corresponding added-value service tag is attached to items designated as a "dry" washing category. In this case, items without an added-value service tag are those designated as "laundry." In response to this type of operation, for example, in the highlighted item number area AR52 of the store receipt VC1, the contents of the letters and other information indicating the registered items designated as "laundry" may not be highlighted. In this case, the information corresponding to the items designated as "laundry" may be, for example, the printed item number, and the letters, designs, etc. indicating the designation as "laundry" may be omitted. In addition, printing of the store receipt VC1 including a mode in which the highlighted item number area AR52 is not highlighted may be applied to categories other than the washing category, such as the finishing type (storage category).

[0148] [Eleventh Modification] The emphasis of the characters in the emphasized item number areas AR32, AR52, etc. may be achieved by making the characters larger, applying a predetermined design to the background of the characters, or by making the color of the characters different from that of the other characters. Furthermore, these emphasis modes may be appropriately combined.

[0149] [Twelfth Modification] If necessary, the customer receipt VC3 may also have a different appearance for a given item compared to other items. For example, the font size of the item number in the item number area AR24 or the registration information area AR19 may be made larger. This makes it easier for the store clerk CL to check the item number printed on the customer receipt VC3 when returning the item to the customer.

[0150] [Thirteenth Modification] In the above embodiment and modified examples, the direction in which paper sheets serving as various types of slips are discharged from the printing unit 26 is along the vertical direction of the slip, as exemplified in Figures 3 to 5. Furthermore, characters printed on the slip are printed in horizontal writing format along the horizontal direction of the slip. In this modified example, characters, etc. may be printed on the slip in horizontal writing format along the vertical direction of the paper, for example. For example, when characters, etc. are printed in horizontal writing format along the horizontal direction of the slip as in Figures 3 to 5, etc., there is a limit to the horizontal length of the slip, so it may be difficult to show sufficient information in one line. In contrast, in this modified example, there is no limit because the direction in which the characters are written horizontally is along the ejection direction of the paper, making it easy to show sufficient information in one line.

[0151] [Modified Example 14] In the above embodiments, the items to be cleaned (cleaning items) are managed as stored items. However, the configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to the management of products other than cleaning items. For example, a stored item management device may be configured to handle the case where clothes, luggage, etc. entrusted by customers are handled as stored items in a cloakroom of a restaurant, event venue, ceremony hall, etc. In addition, a stored item management device may be configured to handle the case where luggage stored in a warehouse in a rental warehouse business, etc. is handled as stored items.

[0152] <Summary of the embodiment> (1) As described above, one aspect of this embodiment is a storage item management device (POS terminal 20) that includes a registration means for registering storage item information related to storage items, and an output means for outputting specific items, which are at least one of quantity-related items indicating the quantity related to the registered storage items (storage item number, score, invoice set number (which is a quantity related to the completion date of the storage items, etc.)) and processing-related items (value-added service contents) related to the processing of the registered storage items, and other items, in different modes.

[0153] According to the above configuration, for example, the quantity-related items and processing-related items for the items being stored are highlighted relative to other items, making it easier for store clerks and workers to visually confirm the highlighted items, thereby improving the efficiency of processing the items stored by customers. In addition, for items other than quantity-related items and processing-related items that are not necessary for store clerks or workers, printing can be omitted, some information can be omitted, the amount of information can be reduced, and even the font can be made smaller. This makes it easier for store clerks and workers to grasp the quantity-related items and processing-related items that are necessary for them on the slip, which also improves the efficiency of processing the items in storage. It also saves on paper for slips.

[0154] (2) One aspect of this embodiment is the above-mentioned item management device, which further includes a numbering means for assigning an item number corresponding to the registered item, and the output means outputs the quantity-related item as the item number assigned by the numbering means in a manner different from the other items as the names of the registered items. According to the above configuration, the number (retained item number) given to the item can be emphasized compared to other items. This makes it easier to check the item number, for example, in relation to cleaning processing, and improves the efficiency of assembly work in the factory.

[0155] (3) One aspect of this embodiment is the above-mentioned item management device, wherein the output means outputs a medium printed so that quantity-related items corresponding to the registered items are highlighted relative to other items, and a medium printed so that processing-related items corresponding to the registered items are highlighted relative to other items, so that they are different from each other. According to the above configuration, quantity-related items (contained item number) can be highlighted and hand-printed on the factory copy slip VC2 in correspondence with the work to be performed by the store ST staff and the work to be performed by the workers at the factory FC, while processing-related items (contents of value-added services) can be highlighted on the store copy slip VC1.

[0156] (4) One aspect of this embodiment is the above-described item management device, wherein the output means makes the appearance of at least one of the common items printed in multiple locations on a single medium different from the appearance of the items in other locations. According to the above configuration, when the same content is shown in multiple places on one medium, at least one of the places can be shown to be more emphasized than the other places.

[0157] (5) One aspect of this embodiment is a program for causing a computer to function as a registration means for registering deposit information relating to deposited items, and an output means for outputting specific items, which are at least one of quantity-related items indicating the quantity related to the registered deposit items and processing-related items relating to the processing of the registered deposit items, and other items, each in a different manner.

[0158] In addition, a program for realizing the functions of the POS terminal 20 described above may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded in the recording medium may be read into a computer system and executed to perform the processing of the POS terminal 20 described above. Here, "reading a program recorded in a recording medium into a computer system and executing it" includes installing the program into a computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. The "computer system" may also include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, a dedicated line, and other communication lines. The "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, an optical magnetic disk, a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a storage device such as a hard disk built into a computer system. In this way, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided inside or outside the distribution server that can be accessed from the distribution server in order to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format executable by the terminal device. In other words, the format in which the program is stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a format executable by the terminal device. The program may be divided into several parts, downloaded at different times, and then combined on a terminal device, or each divided program may be distributed by a different distribution server. Furthermore, the term "computer-readable recording medium" includes a storage medium that stores a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that becomes a server or a client when a program is transmitted over a network. The program may be a storage medium that realizes part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, the program may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0159] 20 POS terminal, 21 CPU, 22 RAM, 23 memory unit, 24 input unit, 25 display unit, 26 printing unit, 27 communication unit

Claims

1. A registration means for registering information on items to be cleaned by the cleaning company from a customer; a numbering means for assigning a number to each registered item; an output means for outputting a slip to be used in the work by the agent as a medium on which items related to the deposited goods registered in one transaction are printed; The output means includes: The slip is output in such a manner that the item number assigned by the numbering means is highlighted with respect to other items and is positioned below a clip area indicating the position to clip the item to the clip. Storage item management device.

2. The output means A slip is output in which the number of items registered by the registration means is highlighted with respect to other items and is positioned below a clip area indicating the position to clip the item. The stored item management device according to claim 1.

3. The output means In the clip area, output a slip that prints information that is not necessary for assembly work.

3. A stored item management device as claimed in claim 1 or 2.

4. Computer, A registration means for registering information on items to be cleaned by the cleaning company; A numbering means for assigning a number to each registered item; An output means for outputting a slip to be used in the work by the trader as a medium on which items related to the deposited items registered in one transaction are printed, the output means outputting the slip in a manner in which the deposited item number assigned by the numbering means is highlighted with respect to other items and is positioned below a clip area indicating the position to clip the item to the clip. A program to function as a

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