Ticket vending machine

Abstract

To provide a ticket vending machine capable of saving customers time and trouble.SOLUTION: A ticket vending machine 1 includes a storage unit (such as RAM 45) that stores coupon information, acquisition means (mobile terminal processing unit 25) that acquires the coupon information, and control means (CPU 41) that, when the acquisition means acquires the coupon information, displays a screen (specific commodity display screens G2, G3 and G5, a commodity selection screen G4, a grouping commodity selection screen G6, a multiple commodities selection screen G7, and commodity selection screens G8 and G9) according to the coupon information (such as a specific commodity coupon, a grouping commodity coupon, a multiple commodities coupon, and a discount coupon). When topping (an option ingredient material) can be selected for commodities to which the coupon information is applied, a topping selection column G103 is additionally displayed on the screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a ticket vending machine. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, when customers use ticket vending machines, they often have the machine read coupons used for product discounts, etc., to use the coupons, but this process takes time and effort. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-132412 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned points, and its object is to provide a ticket vending machine that can reduce the hassle for customers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention is characterized in that, in a ticket vending machine which processes payment for a product selected in response to a customer's operation, the machine comprises an acquisition means for acquiring coupon information, and a control means for controlling a screen display in accordance with the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means, when the coupon information is acquired by the acquisition means, the control means, when registering a product in a product registration list in accordance with the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means, displays a selection of optional ingredients on the screen displaying the product to be registered if optional ingredients are selectable for the product that is the subject of the coupon information. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a ticket vending machine 1 and a mobile terminal 100. FIG. [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration of a ticket vending machine 1. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a mobile terminal 70. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a product master table. [Diagram 5] 2 is an operational flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the ticket vending machine 1. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a coupon master table. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a product selection screen G1. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a topping selection and specific product display screen G10. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a specific product display screen G2. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a specific product display screen G3. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a product selection screen G4. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a specific product display screen G5. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a grouping product selection screen G6. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a multiple product selection screen G7. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a product selection screen G8. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a product selection screen G9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a ticket vending machine (vending machine, product sales data processing device) 1 and a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The ticket vending machine 1 is installed, for example, in a restaurant so that customers can purchase meal tickets corresponding to products (cooking menu items). The mobile terminal 100 is a mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone) owned by a customer, and is used to input non-cash payment information into the ticket vending machine 1 and to make payments by inputting desired application software, and is also used to display coupon information as code information such as a two-dimensional code.

[0008] As shown in Fig. 1, a touch panel 11 that serves as an input key operation section is provided on the upper front surface of the ticket vending machine 1. A screen is displayed on the touch panel 11 on which customers can perform predetermined operations, including purchasing products. Customers can purchase meal tickets for their desired products by touching (pressing) with their finger the screen of product pictures, buttons, etc. displayed on the touch panel 11. In other words, the touch panel 11 is both a display means and an input means, and also a selection means for selecting the product to be issued.

[0009] An issue port 31 is provided at the bottom of the side (along the left side when facing) of the touch panel 11 on the front of the ticket vending machine 1, which issues a piece of paper (medium, hereinafter referred to as a "meal ticket") as described below. A non-cash payment processing unit 21 is provided above the issue port 31. The non-cash payment processing unit 21 performs general payment processing other than cash (such as electronic money payment and credit card payment), and has a card processing unit 23 and a mobile terminal processing unit 25. The card processing unit 23 has an IC card insertion unit 23a that performs payment processing by inserting an IC card, a contactless card reading unit 23b that performs payment processing by holding a contactless card over it, and a magnetic card insertion unit 23c that performs payment processing by inserting a magnetic card. The mobile terminal processing unit 25 is a payment means that performs non-cash payment processing by reading various two-dimensional codes displayed on the touch panel 107 of the mobile terminal (medium) 100 described below, and is also an acquisition means (coupon information acquisition means) that acquires coupon information at the same time.

[0010] In addition, below the touch panel 11 on the front of the ticket vending machine 1, there are provided a banknote insertion slot 13, a banknote discharge slot 15, a coin insertion slot 17, a coin discharge slot 19, etc. Banknotes are inserted into the banknote insertion slot 13 when making a deposit, and banknotes are discharged from the banknote discharge slot 15 when making a payment. Coins are inserted into the coin insertion slot 17 when making a deposit, and coins are discharged from the coin discharge slot 19 when making a payment.

[0011] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the ticket vending machine 1. The system configuration of the ticket vending machine 1 shown in the figure includes a CPU 41, a flash memory 43, a RAM 45, a touch panel 11, a communication unit 47, an issuing unit (issuing means) 49, a non-cash payment processing unit 21, a banknote processing unit 51, and a coin processing unit 53.

[0012] The CPU 41 is a control means that controls the overall processing operation of the ticket vending machine 1. The RAM 45 corresponds to a main memory device, and is used as a working area when the CPU 41 executes calculation processing. A temporary storage area is also set in the RAM 45 for storing data such as the deposit amount for one deposit and the current balance. The RAM 45 stores a product master table and a coupon master table, which will be described below.

[0013] The flash memory 43 corresponds to an auxiliary storage device, and stores various setting data and the like used by the CPU 41 during arithmetic processing, in addition to the programs executed by the CPU 41. Note that instead of the flash memory 43, other storage devices such as a hard disk may be used.

[0014] The touch panel 11 is a display means for displaying a predetermined screen under the control of the CPU 41. The CPU 41 also executes a predetermined control process based on an operation signal output in response to an operation performed on the touch panel 11. The touch panel 11 is also a selection means (operation means) for selecting a product to be issued. The communication unit 47 is a transmission / reception means for communicating with the outside, and has a function for communicating with an external device (such as a management device) via a network or a dedicated line, for example. Either wired or wireless communication is acceptable.

[0015] The issuing unit 49 is configured with a mechanism that controls the issuance of meal tickets for products selected on the touch panel 11, prints necessary information about the selected product on the meal ticket paper, and discharges the printed meal ticket to the issuing port 31. In other words, the issuing unit 49 is an ejection means that ejects meal tickets. The meal tickets issued by this issuing unit 49 are partially cut in the width direction of the paper (only the center is left and both sides are cut), which eliminates the need for a tray to receive the issued meal tickets.

[0016] The banknote processing unit 51 performs all processes related to banknotes. Specifically, the banknote processing unit 51 determines the type of banknote inserted through the banknote insertion slot 13 as a banknote authentication process. The banknote processing unit 51 also counts the number of banknotes of each denomination inserted through the banknote insertion slot 13. When returning change, the banknote processing unit 51 selects banknotes of the required denomination from among the banknotes stored in the banknote storage inside the ticket vending machine 1 and discharges the required number of banknotes to the banknote discharge slot 15.

[0017] The coin processing unit 53 performs general processing related to coins. Specifically, like the banknote processing unit 51, the coin processing unit 53 performs operations such as coin authentication, counting the number of coins by denomination, selecting coins of the required denomination from among the coins stored inside the ticket vending machine 1, and discharging them from the coin discharge port 19.

[0018] The mobile terminal 100 is a mobile terminal, such as a smartphone (multifunction phone), held by each customer who uses the ticket vending machine 1, and exchanges various information with the ticket vending machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block diagram of the mobile terminal 70. As shown in the figure, the mobile terminal 100 is configured by connecting a CPU 101, a ROM 103, a RAM 105, a touch panel combined display unit (input and display unit) 107, and a communication unit 109 via a bus 111. The CPU 101 controls the operation of the mobile terminal 100 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 stores various information such as the control program and image data (image format information) displayed on the touch panel combined display unit 107. The RAM 105 temporarily stores various information. The touch panel combined display unit 107 is a device that combines a display device that displays various images, such as a liquid crystal panel, with a position input device, such as a touch pad, and displays information to a customer (mobile terminal holder) who operates the mobile terminal 100, and inputs information by pressing (tapping, dragging, flicking, etc.) the display on the screen. The communication unit 109 is a communication interface for communicating with various external devices, and communicates with an external device (such as a management device) via the above-mentioned network, for example.

[0019] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a product master table stored in the RAM 45 (or the flash memory 43). As shown in the figure, the product master table includes various product information such as the product code (product identification information) of each product, the product name, and the price.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a coupon master table stored in RAM 45 (or flash memory 43). As shown in the figure, the coupon master table records data (coupon information) for each coupon, such as the coupon number (coupon code), coupon name, discount amount, discount rate, coupon type, one-voucher usage limit, target product code, expiration date (start), and expiration date (end). The coupon type is used to classify the product being sold (main product) from services added to the product, and coupons for the product itself are given the number "1", and other coupons are given the number "2". The one-voucher usage limit indicates how many times the service can be received using the coupon. The target product code is the product that the coupon applies to, and may be one product or multiple products.

[0021] When using a coupon, for example, a two-dimensional code (coupon information) is displayed on the touch panel 107 of the mobile terminal 100, and the two-dimensional code is held up to the mobile terminal processing unit 25 of the ticket vending machine 1 to read and interpret its contents. The read coupon is then compared with the coupon master table stored (in the RAM 45 or flash memory 43), and if a corresponding coupon is found, the ticket vending machine 1 processes differently depending on the type of coupon.

[0022] Next, an example of the operation of the ticket vending machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is an operation flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the ticket vending machine 1. As shown in the figure, the CPU 41 of the ticket vending machine 1 displays a normal product selection screen G1, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, on the touch panel 11 (step 1-1). The product selection screen G1 shown in the figure displays a product display field G11 that displays various products and allows the user to select the product by pressing any of the product display areas, a selected product display field G13 that displays a list of selected products, an amount display field G15 that displays the deposit amount and total amount, and a checkout button G17 that instructs the user to checkout. The customer (operator) may select a product without using a coupon or may use various coupons, and each case will be described separately below.

[0023] [When selecting a product without using a coupon] If the user does not use a coupon and instead selects products directly using the normal product selection screen G1, the process moves from "N" in step 1-2 to step 1-11. Then, the user selects one or more desired products (step 1-11) by pressing the desired product display portion in the product display field G11, and then presses the checkout button G17. This causes the selected products to be stored and registered in the product registration list in the RAM 45 of the ticket vending machine 1 (step 1-7). The process then moves to step 1-8, where the payment process is performed. A payment screen (not shown) is displayed, and the payment process is performed using this payment screen. When the payment is completed, a piece of paper (a meal ticket in this example) is issued.

[0024] For example, if the ticket vending machine 1 does not have a memory unit for storing the above-mentioned product registration list or the coupon information described below, and is configured to store the product registration list and coupon information in a management device installed on a separate system (ticket vending machine system) or in a server on a network, the above-mentioned product registration list and the coupon information described below are stored in this management device or server (the same applies to each of the following cases).

[0025] [When using a coupon for a specific product (Part 1)] Next, in a state where the above-mentioned product selection screen G1 is displayed (step 1-1), when a coupon is to be used, for example, a two-dimensional code (coupon information) is displayed on the touch panel 107 of the mobile terminal 100, and the two-dimensional code is held up to the mobile terminal processing unit 25 of the ticket vending machine 1 to be read, and its contents are deciphered and stored (step 1-2). Of course, what is read as the coupon information may be a two-dimensional code printed on paper, or may be any other code such as a one-dimensional code. Furthermore, input may be performed by a scanner installed other than the mobile terminal processing unit 25, or may be performed by operating a screen displayed on the touch panel 11. In short, any configuration may be used as long as the ticket vending machine 1 is configured to input the coupon information.

[0026] Next, in step 1-2, the CPU 41 of the ticket vending machine 1 checks what kind of service content the read coupon information provides by referring to the coupon master table.

[0027] If the service content of the confirmed coupon is a coupon for a specific product and also satisfies various other conditions such as the expiration date, the process proceeds to step 1-4 via "Y" in step 1-3. A coupon for a specific product here is a service that applies only to a specific product, such as a service that offers a specific product at a specific price. In this example, the coupon in question is a service that offers "Salt Ramen" at a special price of "600 yen" (a 100 yen discount).

[0028] In step 1-4, it is determined whether or not toppings (optional ingredients) can be selected for the product covered by the loaded coupon information, and if so, the process proceeds to step 1-5, where the topping selection and specific product display screen G10 shown in Figure 8 is displayed.

[0029] The topping selection and specific product display screen G10 shown in the figure displays the product name G21, product image G23, product content display field G24, amount display field G27 that displays the deposit amount and total amount, and a confirmation button G29 for confirming the product selection and instructing the payment, etc. The product name G21 and product image G23 are collectively referred to as the product screen, and the product content display field G24 and amount display field G27 are collectively referred to as the registration content display screen.

[0030] Above the product name G21, the words "Product coupon has been applied" are displayed in the coupon application display field G101 to indicate that a coupon has been applied. This allows the customer to be sure that a coupon has been applied to the transaction for this product.

[0031] Below the product image G23, a topping selection field (optional ingredient selection field) G103 is displayed. In this example, three topping selection buttons G103a, G103b, and G103c, "flavored egg +100," "bamboo shoots +80," and "seaweed +50," are displayed.

[0032] The product content display field G24 and price display field G27 display the change due to coupon application in fields G105, 107, respectively. In this example, since the price of the product is what changes when the coupon is applied, a display such as "¥700 -> ¥600" is provided so that the customer (operator) can easily see that the purchase price has changed from before the coupon was applied to after the coupon was applied. This allows the customer (operator) to easily know how much the price has been reduced by the coupon.

[0033] As described above, by displaying the topping selection and specific product display screen G10, it is possible to easily inform the operator of the ticket vending machine 1 on a single screen that the product "Salt Ramen" is being purchased by applying a coupon, that the contents of the coupon have been changed by applying the coupon to the total amount, and that toppings can be selected.

[0034] If a topping is selected, one or more of the three topping selection buttons G103a, G103b, and G103c, "flavored egg +100," "bamboo shoot +80," and "seaweed +50," are pressed to make the selection (order), and then the decision button G29 is pressed. On the other hand, if no topping is selected, the decision button G29 is simply pressed. If a topping is selected, the contents of the selected topping are displayed in the product contents display field G24, the total product price is changed in the price display field G27, and the price display in the change contents display fields G105 and G107 is also changed.

[0035] When the decision button G29 is pressed as described above, the product and the selected toppings are registered in the product registration list (step 1-7). Then, the process proceeds to step 1-8, where the same payment process as described above is carried out and a meal ticket is issued.

[0036] By using this topping selection and specific product display screen G10, it becomes possible to select toppings simply by reading in the coupon, and if a topping is needed, it is selected, and if it is not needed, the product registration ends as is (suddenly), eliminating the need to select the product related to the coupon and making the operation easier for the customer.

[0037] In the above example, the coupon for a specific product is used to discount the price of the specific product, but it may be used for other types of coupons, such as a coupon for providing a product that accompanies the specific product (for example, a plate of gyoza). In this case, the change display fields G105 and G107 for coupon application, which are displayed in the product content display field G24 and the price display field G27, respectively, display the coupon content, such as "free plate of gyoza," in an easily recognizable manner. In other words, this allows the customer (operator) to easily know that a product has been added by the coupon.

[0038] [When using a coupon for a specific product (Part 2)] On the other hand, if toppings cannot be selected for the product in step 1-4, the process proceeds to step 1-6 and the specific product display screen G2 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The coupon for the specific product shown in this example is a service offering a "Stir-fried Pork Set Meal" at a special price of "600 yen" (80 yen off). In the specific product display screen G2 shown in the figure, parts that are the same as or equivalent to the topping selection and specific product display screen G10 shown in FIG. 8 are given the same reference numerals. Note that matters other than those explained below are the same as the topping selection and specific product display screen G10.

[0039] The specific product display screen G2 shown in the figure differs from the topping selection and specific product display screen G10 in that a set contents display field G25 is provided instead of the product contents display field G24, and that the topping selection field G103 displayed in the topping selection and specific product display screen G10 is not displayed. The set contents display field G25 is the same field as the product contents display field G24, and the set contents display field G25 may also be expressed as the product contents display field G25. By displaying this specific product display screen G2, the operator of the ticket vending machine 1 can easily be informed that the "Stir-fried Pork Set Meal" is being offered at a special price.

[0040] Then, when the confirm button G29 is pressed on the specific product display screen G2, the product is registered in the product registration list (step 1-7). Then, the process proceeds to step 1-8, where the same payment process as above is carried out and a meal ticket is issued.

[0041] By using this specific product display screen G2, product registration is completed just by reading the coupon, eliminating the need to select a product and facilitating operation by the customer. Also, by displaying the coupon application display field G101, the customer can be sure that a coupon has been applied to this transaction, and by displaying the change content display fields G105, 107, the customer can be sure that the purchase amount has been changed from the amount before the coupon was applied to the amount after the coupon was applied.

[0042] [When using a coupon for a specific product (Part 3)] Instead of the specific product display screen G2 shown in Fig. 9, a specific product display screen G3 as shown in Fig. 10 may be displayed. In the specific product display screen G3 shown in the figure, the same or corresponding parts as those in the specific product display screen G2 shown in Fig. 9 are given the same reference numerals. Note that matters other than those described below are the same as those in the specific product display screen G2.

[0043] The specific product display screen G3 differs from the specific product display screen G2 in that a product content selection field G31 is provided on the screen, allowing the size of the constituent products to be changed. The product content selection field G31 in this example is a field where the amount (size) of rice, which is one of the constituent products of the set meal, can be selected, and is configured with a text display section G311 indicating that the amount of rice can be selected, an image of rice G313, and selection buttons G315 of "large", "medium", and "small". The price that increases or decreases depending on the selection is displayed below each selection button G315. Then, by pressing any of the selection buttons G315, the desired amount of rice can be selected. At this time, the price display in the set content display field G25, the price display field G27, and the change content display fields G105 and 107 may be changed according to the type (price) of the pressed selection button G315.

[0044] After making the selection, the user presses the confirm button G29 to register the product (step 1-7). Next, the process moves to step 1-8, where the same payment process as above is carried out and a meal ticket is issued.

[0045] In addition, in the case of a coupon that allows the user to display coupon information in advance on the mobile terminal 100 and select the amount (size) of rice, which is one of the components of a set meal, in advance, when the coupon is held up to the mobile terminal processing unit 25 of the ticket vending machine 1 to be read, the amount of rice can be selected and the set content display field G25 and price display field G27 can be displayed together on the registration content display screen.

[0046] By using this specific product display screen G3, not only can a specific product be selected by simply reading in the coupon, but the details can also be easily changed. Also, by displaying the coupon application display field G101, the customer can be sure that a coupon has been applied to this transaction, and by displaying the change details display fields G105, 107, the customer can be sure that the purchase amount has been changed from the amount before the coupon was applied to the amount after the coupon was applied.

[0047] [When using a coupon for a specific product (part 4)] In the above explanations of (1), (2), and (3), pressing the decision button G29 in the topping selection and specific product display screen G10, the specific product display screen G2, or the specific product display screen G3 immediately transitions to the payment screen of step 1-8. However, pressing the decision button G29 may be configured to display the normal product selection screen G4 shown in FIG. 11, which allows the user to continue selecting various other products. The product selection screen G4 is the same as the product selection screen G1 shown in FIG. 7, so the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts of the product selection screen G1, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. In the product selection screen G4, the "Stir-fried pork set meal" selected by pressing the decision button G29 is displayed in the selected product display field G13, and the total amount is displayed in the amount display field G15 accordingly. Also, on this product selection screen G4, the words "Product coupon has been applied" are displayed at the top as a coupon application display field G101 to indicate that a coupon has been applied, and the selected product display field G13 and price display field G15 respectively display fields G105, 107 for displaying changes due to the application of the coupon.

[0048] By using this product selection screen G4, not only can a specific product be selected by simply reading in the coupon, but also other products can be selected without interruption. Also, by displaying the coupon application display field G101, the customer can be sure that a coupon has been applied to this transaction, and by displaying the change content display fields G105, 107, the customer can be sure that the purchase amount has been changed from the amount before the coupon was applied to the amount after the coupon was applied.

[0049] [When using a coupon for a specific product (part 5)] In the above-mentioned specific product display screens G2 and G3, the product (in this example, each component product constituting a set meal) is displayed in one product image G23, but in the case of a set product (in this example, a hamburger set), each component product constituting the set may be displayed independently as separate product images G231, G232, and G233, as in the specific product display screen G5 shown in Fig. 12. In this specific product display screen G5, the same or corresponding parts as those in the specific product display screen G2 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0050] Incidentally, when using a coupon for a specific product, if the coupon for a specific product is held up to the mobile terminal processing unit 25 of the ticket vending machine 1 to be read between the state where the product selection screen G1 is displayed (step 1-1) and the settlement process (step 1-8) is performed, the screen that was open up until that point may be temporarily saved and the specific product display screen G2 or the like may be displayed. This allows the coupon information to be displayed smoothly and the product to be registered regardless of the screen display state.

[0051] As explained above in [When using coupons for specific products (1) to (5)], if the coupon information is for a specific product, the specific product can be registered simply by reading the coupon information. In other words, product registration can be performed simply by reading the coupon information, so that the coupon information can be handled easily and smoothly. In addition, the coupon application display field G101 is displayed, so that the customer can be sure that the coupon has been applied to this transaction, and the change display fields G105, 107 are displayed, so that the customer can be sure that the service content before the coupon has been applied has been changed to the service content after the coupon has been applied.

[0052] [When using a coupon for grouped products] In step 1-2, if the service content of the read coupon information is a coupon for a grouped product and other various conditions such as the expiration date are also satisfied, the process proceeds from "N" in step 1-3 to "Y" in step 1-9, and then to step 1-10, where the grouped product selection screen G6 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed. The grouped product referred to here is a group of grouped products such as drinks and desserts. Therefore, a coupon for a grouped product is, for example, a free drink coupon (half-price coupon) or a free dessert coupon (half-price coupon), and in this example, "dessert" is the grouped product. In other words, the grouped product selection screen G6 is a screen that displays only products to which the coupon for a grouped product is applicable. A grouped product is not a product linked to another main product, but is a product that can be purchased alone.

[0053] The grouping product selection screen G6 shown in the figure displays a service content display field G61, a selectable product display field G63, a decision button G65 for deciding the product selection and instructing the customer to make a payment, and a coupon application display field G101 indicating that a dessert coupon is applied, which reads "Dessert coupon has been applied." By displaying this grouping product selection screen G6, the operator of the ticket vending machine 1 can easily be informed that multiple products (desserts in this example) that are subject to the service will be provided.

[0054] Then, on the grouping product selection screen G6, the user presses and selects the desired product in the selection product display field G63 (step 1-11), and then presses the decision button G65 to register the selected product in the product registration list (step 1-7).Then, the user moves to step 1-8, where the same settlement process as described above is carried out and a meal ticket is issued (in this example, since the ticket is a free dessert ticket, the settlement process is omitted and a meal ticket is issued directly. On the other hand, if, for example, a half-price ticket is selected, the settlement process is carried out and a meal ticket is issued).

[0055] By using this grouping product selection screen G6, selectable products are displayed simply by reading the coupon, and products eligible for the service can be selected without performing any special operations. Also, the coupon application display field G101 is displayed, so the customer can be sure that a dessert coupon is applied to this transaction.

[0056] [When using a coupon for multiple products] In step 1-2, if the service content of the read coupon information is a coupon applicable to multiple products and also satisfies various other conditions such as the expiration date, the process proceeds from "N" in step 1-3 and "N" in step 1-9 to "Y" in step 1-12, and then to step 1-13, where the multiple product selection screen G7 shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. The multiple product coupon here is a service that can be applied to a predetermined number of products (such as products of the same type or products having the same constituent products), such as a service for ingredients common to the multiple products (such as a large serving) or a service for a predetermined constituent product in the product (such as a change or addition of a side dish). This service is a service (option) that is linked (can be added) to a main product that can be purchased alone, and is called additional information. In this example, the service of "large serving of noodles" for "various types of ramen" is the coupon information (additional information). In other words, the multiple product selection screen G7 is a screen that displays only products to which the multiple product coupon is applicable.

[0057] The multiple product selection screen G7 shown in the figure displays a service content display field G71, a selection product display field G73, a decision button G75 for deciding the product selection and instructing the payment, and a coupon application display field G101 indicating that a large noodle portion coupon is applied, with the words "Large noodle portion coupon has been applied", etc. By displaying this multiple product selection screen G7, the operator of the ticket machine 1 can easily be informed that multiple products to which the service can be applied (various types of ramen in this example) will be provided with a "large portion of noodles".

[0058] Then, on the multiple product selection screen G7, the user presses and selects the desired product in the selection product display field G73 (step 1-11), and then presses the decision button G75 to register the product in the product registration list (step 1-7).Then, the user moves to step 1-8, where the same payment process as above is carried out, and a meal ticket is issued.

[0059] By using this multiple product selection screen G7, multiple products eligible for the service are displayed as selectable products without any special operations, simply by reading the coupon, making it easy to select, pay, and issue a ticket. Also, the coupon application display field G101 is displayed, so the customer can be sure that the large noodle coupon is applied to this transaction.

[0060] [When using discounts or discount coupons] In step 1-2, if the service content of the read coupon information is a discount or discount coupon and other various conditions such as the expiration date are also satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1-15 from "N" in step 1-3, "N" in step 1-9, "N" in step 1-12, and "Y" in step 1-14, and a normal product selection screen (discount product selection screen) G8 shown in FIG. 15 or a normal product selection screen (value discount product selection screen) G9 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. The discount coupon here refers to a service that discounts one or more selected products at a predetermined discount rate, and the value discount coupon here refers to a service that discounts one or more selected products by a predetermined amount. In the product selection screens G8 and G9 shown in both figures, the same or corresponding parts as those in the product selection screen G1 shown in FIG. 7 are given the same reference numerals. Note that matters other than those described below are the same as those in the product selection screen G1 shown in FIG. 7.

[0061] The product selection screen G8 is a discount product selection screen, and displays a coupon discount content display field G81 at the top of the product selection screen G1, thereby making it possible to easily inform the operator of the ticket vending machine 1 that a discount service can be received at a predetermined discount rate on the total price of various products selected using this product selection screen G8. The product selection screen G9 is a discount product selection screen, and displays a coupon discount content display field G91 at the top of the product selection screen G1, thereby making it possible to easily inform the operator of the ticket vending machine 1 that a discount service can be received at a predetermined discount amount on the total price of various products selected using this product selection screen G9.

[0062] Then, on the product selection screen G8 or G9, one or more products are selected by operating the product display field G11, etc. (step 1-11). When product selection is complete, the checkout button G17 is pressed. This causes the selected products to be registered in the product registration list (step 1-7), the same payment process as above is carried out (step 1-8), and a meal ticket is issued.

[0063] [If a coupon that does not meet the coupon usage conditions is loaded] If the coupon information read into the ticket vending machine 1 does not meet the coupon use conditions and cannot be used, for example, if the store is not eligible for the coupon or the coupon expiration date has passed, the process proceeds to step 1-11 from "N" in step 1-3, "N" in step 1-9, "N" in step 1-12, and "N" in step 1-14, and product selection is performed using the product selection screen G1 displayed in step 1-1 (step 1-11). At this time, it is preferable to inform the customer that the coupon does not meet the coupon conditions, for example, by displaying the information on the product selection screen G1. The selected product is then registered in the product registration list (step 1-7), the same payment process as above is performed (step 1-8), and a meal ticket is issued.

[0064] As described above, according to the ticket vending machine 1, when the ticket vending machine 1 reads coupon information, it immediately displays a different screen (image) according to the coupon information and can proceed with processing according to each coupon information, thereby reducing the customer's workload and making it easy and smooth to respond to each coupon information.

[0065] Overview of the embodiment [Technical field] The present invention relates to a ticket vending machine. [Background technology] In recent years, when customers use ticket vending machines, they often use coupons used for product discounts and the like by having the scanner of the ticket vending machine read the coupons. However, in the past, to use a coupon, customers had to display a two-dimensional code on a mobile device such as a smartphone, hold the mobile device over the scanner on the ticket machine to have the code read, and then select and register the product to which the coupon was applied, select options and toppings, confirm the combination of product and options, and finally go through several processes and screen transitions before proceeding to the payment process, which was time-consuming and laborious for customers. [Prior art document] [Patent documents] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-132412 A

[0066] [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be solved by the invention] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned points, and its object is to provide a ticket vending machine that can reduce the hassle for customers. [Means for solving the problem] The present invention is characterized in that, in a ticket vending machine which processes payment for a product selected in response to a customer's operation, the machine comprises an acquisition means for acquiring coupon information, and a control means for controlling a screen display in accordance with the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means, when the coupon information is acquired by the acquisition means, the control means, when registering a product in a product registration list in accordance with the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means, displays a selection of optional ingredients on the screen displaying the product to be registered if optional ingredients are selectable for the product that is the subject of the coupon information. The coupon information is, for example, information stored in advance for each coupon stored in the coupon master table, and includes various information such as the discount amount, discount rate, and expiration date. When coupon information is acquired, a different screen is displayed according to the coupon information, so that it is possible to easily and smoothly respond to each coupon information. In addition, toppings can be selected simply by reading the coupon information, and if toppings are needed, they are selected, and if they are not needed, product registration ends as is (suddenly), eliminating the need for operations such as product selection, and allowing customers to easily and smoothly respond to (operate) the coupon information.

[0067] In addition to the above-mentioned characteristics, the present invention is characterized in that the control means displays an image of the product to be registered in the product registration list together with information indicating that the coupon has been applied, depending on the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means. By simply reading coupon information, the product is registered, an image of the product is displayed, and information indicating that the coupon has been applied to the image is also displayed, so that not only can product registration be easily and smoothly performed, but also the customer can easily confirm the product to be registered and that the product is a coupon-applied product.

[0068] In addition to the above-mentioned characteristics, the present invention is characterized in that, when the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means is coupon information in which products are grouped, the control means displays products that can be selected in response to a customer's operation on a product selection screen. Coupon information in which products are grouped refers to coupon information in which a predetermined type of product is grouped, such as a drink coupon and a dessert coupon, and a desired product can be selected from within the group. This allows a product selection screen to be displayed simply by reading the coupon information, allowing the customer to easily select a desired product from among the grouped products.

[0069] In addition to the above-mentioned characteristics, the present invention is characterized in that, when the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means is additional information, the control means displays the products that are the subject of the additional information on a product selection screen. Additional information refers to options that can be added only to certain products (products that can be purchased separately, main products), such as a large portion of ramen, a large portion of rice with a set meal, or the addition or change of ancillary products (such as small dishes). This allows customers to simply read in the coupon information and have the products that the additional information applies to (main products, such as various types of ramen and set meals) displayed on the product selection screen, allowing them to easily select the products to which they want to apply the additional information.

[0070] In addition to the above-mentioned features, the present invention is characterized in that the ticket vending machine has a memory unit that stores coupon information, and the control means compares the coupon information acquired by the acquisition means with the coupon information stored in the memory unit and controls the screen display according to the type of coupon information.

[0071] In addition, a program for realizing the functions of the above-mentioned ticket vending machine 1 may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium may be read into the ticket vending machine 1 as a computer system and executed to perform the processing of the above-mentioned ticket vending machine 1. Here, "reading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system and executing it" includes installing the program into the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. In addition, the "computer system" may include multiple computer devices connected via a network including the Internet, WAN, LAN, dedicated lines, and other communication lines. In addition, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks 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. In addition, the recording medium also includes a recording medium provided inside or outside the computer system that can be accessed from a 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 a terminal device. That is, the format in which the program is stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as the program can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form executable by the terminal device. The program may be divided into multiple parts, downloaded at different times, and then combined on the terminal device, or each of the divided programs may be distributed by a different distribution server. Furthermore, the "computer-readable recording medium" includes a program that holds 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 via a network. The program may also be a program for realizing 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.

[0072] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims and the technical ideas described in the specification and drawings. Any configuration not directly described in the specification and drawings is within the scope of the technical ideas of the present invention as long as it has the functions and effects of the present invention. In addition, the embodiments described above and shown in each drawing can be combined with each other as long as there is no contradiction in their purpose and configuration. In addition, even a part of the contents described above and in each drawing can be an independent embodiment, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to one embodiment combining the above description and each drawing. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1 Ticket machine 11 Touch panel 13 Bill input slot 15 Bill output slot 17 Coin input port 19 Coin output port 21 Non-cash payment processing section 23 Card processing section 23a IC card insertion section 23b Contactless card reading section 23c Magnetic card insertion section 25 Mobile terminal processing section 31 Issue port 41 CPU 43 Flash memory 45 RAM 47 Communication Department 49 Issuance Department (issuance means) 51 Banknote processing unit 53 Coin processing unit 100 Mobile terminal 101 CPU 103 ROM 105 RAM 107 Touch panel combined display unit (input and display unit) 109 Communication unit 111 Bus G1 Product Selection Screen G11 Product display column G13 Selected product display column G15 Amount display field G17 Checkout button G2 Specific product display screen G21 Product name G23 Product image G25 Set contents display column G27 Amount display field G29 Confirm button G3 Specific product display screen G31 Product content selection field G313 Image G315 Selection button G4 Product selection screen G43 Product image G43-1,2,3 Product image G49 Confirmation button G5 Specific product display screen G6 Grouping product selection screen (product selection screen) G61 Service content display field G63 Product selection display field G65 Confirm button G7 Multiple product selection screen (product selection screen) G71 Service content display field G73 Product selection display field G75 Confirmation button G8 Product selection screen G81 Coupon discount details display field G9 Product selection screen G91 Coupon discount content display field G10 Topping selection and specific product display screen G24 Product details display field G101 Coupon application display field G103 Topping selection column (optional ingredient selection column) G103a, G103b, G103c Topping selection button G105 Change content display field G107 Change content display field

Claims

1. In a ticket vending machine that processes payment for products selected in response to customer operation, An acquisition means for acquiring coupon information; a control means for controlling a screen display according to a type of the coupon information when the coupon information is acquired by the acquisition means, The control means, when registering a product in a product registration list according to the type of the coupon information acquired by the acquisition means, If optional ingredients can be selected for the product covered by the coupon information, the option for the optional ingredients is displayed on the screen that displays the product to be registered. A ticket vending machine characterized by the above.

2. The ticket vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the control means displays an image of a product to be registered in the product registration list together with information indicating that a coupon has been applied, depending on the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means.

3. The ticket vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, when the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means is coupon information in which products are grouped, the control means displays on a product selection screen products that can be selected in response to a customer's operation.

4. The ticket vending machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that, when the type of coupon information acquired by the acquisition means is additional information, the control means displays the product that is the subject of the additional information on a product selection screen.

5. The ticket vending machine has a memory unit that stores coupon information, The control means compares the coupon information acquired by the acquisition means with the coupon information stored in the storage unit, and controls screen display according to the type of the coupon information. A ticket vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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