Information processor

Abstract

To provide an information processor capable of reducing the burden.SOLUTION: A POS terminal, which is an information processor, includes a touch panel unit and a control unit that controls the touch panel unit. Furthermore, based on control by the control unit, the touch panel unit displays brand information related to a brand item on an article input screen in response to an operation of a brand button when accepting cleaning items.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a POS terminal (POS register) that is an information processing device is known, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below.

[0003] This conventional POS terminal is installed in a dry cleaning shop and operated by a store clerk, and is equipped with, for example, a control unit, a memory unit, a touch panel unit which serves as an input unit and display unit, a printing unit, and a reading unit (photographing unit).

[0004] When accepting (receiving) laundry items from customers who visit the store, the dry cleaning store clerk (operator) operates the POS terminal appropriately to carry out the required reception and accounting procedures for each customer who visits the store. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-109357 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] By the way, some dry cleaners charge different cleaning fees for luxury and expensive brand items (brand items), such as luxury clothing, by offering deluxe courses, etc. This is because if any damage is caused to an item entrusted to them by a customer during the cleaning process, the purchase price of the item may become one of the criteria for compensation, and it is therefore desirable to charge a reasonable cleaning fee for brand items.

[0007] However, even if a brand name or logo is not well known, there are many cases where the item is a brand name item. Therefore, it is difficult for store staff to determine whether the items they receive for cleaning (consigned items) are brand name items, which can be a significant burden for them.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device that can reduce the burden. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] An information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit and a control unit that controls the display unit, and the display unit displays brand information about brand items when items are received for cleaning.

[0010] In addition, the information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit and a control unit that controls the display unit, and the display unit displays brand information about brand items when a brand button is operated when receiving items for cleaning.

[0011] Furthermore, the information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a display unit and a control unit that controls the display unit, and when a search button is operated upon receipt of cleaning items, the display unit displays a search screen and displays brand information regarding brand items as search results on the search screen.

[0012] In addition, an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a printing unit and a control unit that controls the printing unit, and if the cleaning item is a branded item, the printing unit prints a slip on which brand information about the branded item is printed corresponding to the product name display of the cleaning item. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a POS terminal that is an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing brand information stored (registered) in the POS terminal. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (item input screen) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (item input screen) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (search screen) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (a search screen including search results) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (item input screen) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen (item input screen) displayed on the POS terminal. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a slip printed (output) by the POS terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0016] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a POS terminal which is an information processing device. This POS terminal 1 is installed in, for example, a dry cleaning shop and is operated (used) by a clerk (operator) of the dry cleaning shop.

[0017] The POS terminal 1 is a POS register for receiving cleaning orders from customers visiting a store, such as a dry cleaner, and for making payments for the items that have been left to be cleaned (items left in storage).It is equipped with a control unit 2 which is an information processing unit, a memory unit 3 which stores (registers) various information, a touch panel unit 4 which is an input unit and display unit that the store clerk touches to perform input operations, a printing unit 5 which prints (outputs) various printed materials (such as slips), and a reading unit 6 which reads information such as barcodes.

[0018] Furthermore, the control unit 2 controls at least the touch panel unit 4 and the printing unit 5 as appropriate based on various information stored in the storage unit 3.

[0019] The touch panel unit 4, which is a display unit that displays various information including information about the items to be cleaned, displays brand information about pre-registered brand items (such as high-end and expensive clothing) when the items to be cleaned are received (taken) from the customer, based on control by the control unit 2.

[0020] The brand information on branded goods is, for example, information on high-end brands, and includes at least the brand name, a brand logo image, information on additional charges, and information on frequency.

[0021] Specifically, each of the multiple brand information registered in the memory unit 3 of the POS terminal 1 includes, for example, a brand name (brand name), a brand logo image for screen display (for example, a logo image consisting of decorative characters and figures), a brand logo image for printing on the receipt (for example, a logo image consisting of decorative characters only), information regarding additional fees (additional unit prices), and information regarding frequency (acceptance frequency), as shown in Figure 2.

[0022] In Figure 2, only three pieces of registered brand information (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "brand information"), "Brands 1 to 3" (code numbers), are shown as examples of registered brand information registered in the memory unit 3 of the POS terminal 1, but the number of such brand information pieces is arbitrary, and is not limited to well-known and famous brands.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a product input screen displayed on the touch panel unit 4 of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG.

[0024] The product input screen shown in Figure 3 has a customer information display section 11 that displays customer information about the customer, a CS information display section 12 that displays customer-related information (CS information) related to the customer, and a transaction information display section 13 that displays transaction information for cleaning items.

[0025] In addition, the product input screen shown in Figure 3 has a product display section 14 that displays multiple selection buttons 16 for selecting cleaning products (products), etc., and a color / pattern processing display section 15 that displays multiple selection buttons 17 for selecting color / pattern, processing method (value-added service), etc.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, in addition to selection buttons 17 for selecting color, pattern, and processing, this color and pattern processing display section 15 displays a brand button ("Brand" button) 21 for displaying brand information, and a search button ("Color and Pattern Search" button) 22 for displaying a search screen where search target information including at least color and pattern information, processing information, and brand information can be searched.

[0027] In other words, when receiving items to be cleaned from a customer (when receiving a cleaning order), a brand button 21 and a search button 22 are displayed on the product input screen for inputting (registering) the items to be cleaned (products) related to the reception.

[0028] When the store clerk selects and touches the brand button 21 on the product entry screen when accepting the cleaning product, brand information is displayed on the touch panel section 4 as shown in FIG.

[0029] That is, for example, the color and pattern processing display section 15 in the product input screen shown in FIG. 4 displays brand selection buttons 23 (23a, 23b, 23c) showing brand logo images for displaying brand information on the screen.

[0030] Therefore, the store clerk can easily determine whether the items to be cleaned (accepted items) are brand-name items.

[0031] The multiple brand information displayed on the product input screen shown in Figure 4 is displayed in the order of registered code numbers, but it may also be displayed in the order of most frequently registered, as with the search screen described below.

[0032] On the other hand, when accepting cleaning items, if the store clerk selects and touches the search button 22 on the product input screen, a search screen that allows brand information to be searched will be displayed on the touch panel unit 4, as shown in Figure 5.

[0033] Then, when the store clerk enters a search character (e.g., "A") in the input box 26 on the search screen shown in Figure 5 and touches the confirmation button 27, as shown in Figure 6, the search result display section 28 on the search screen displays brand selection buttons 29 (29a, 29b) showing brand logo images for on-screen display of brand information whose brand name begins with the search character (e.g., "A").

[0034] Therefore, the store clerk can easily determine whether the items to be cleaned (accepted items) are brand-name items.

[0035] The search results for multiple pieces of brand information displayed on the search screen shown in Fig. 6 are sorted in descending order of frequency of registration. While the example shown in Fig. 6 describes the case where only one search character is entered, a search may also be performed by simply entering a brand name. Furthermore, the search may be performed by reading the brand logo (brand information) on a tag attached to a dry cleaning item using the reading unit (photographing unit such as a camera) 6. That is, the brand tag on the dry cleaning item may be photographed using the photographing unit to acquire brand information, and brand information that matches the acquired brand information may be retrieved from the storage unit and displayed on the touch panel unit 4.

[0036] For example, if a store clerk determines that the second item to be cleaned, a "coat," is a "Brand 1" brand item, the clerk will select and touch brand selection button 23a on the screen shown in Figure 4, or select and touch brand selection button 29a on the screen shown in Figure 6.

[0037] Then, as shown in Figure 7, the additional charge (+50%) of "700 yen" for the corresponding brand information is automatically added to the second item, "Coat" (a brand item of "Brand 1").

[0038] Similarly, if the store clerk determines that the third item, a "coat," is a "Brand 2" brand item and operates brand selection button 23b or brand selection button 29b, as shown in Figure 8, an additional charge of "1,400 yen" (+100%) for the corresponding brand information will be automatically added to the third item, a "coat" (a "Brand 2" brand item).

[0039] After the clerk receives the three cleaning items and completes the transaction, the clerk issues a receipt using the printing unit 5, which results in the printed document 31 shown in FIG.

[0040] In other words, under the control of the control unit 2, if the accepted cleaning item is a branded item, the printing unit 5 of the POS terminal 1 prints a slip 31 on which brand information about the branded item is printed corresponding to the item name display 32 of the cleaning item.

[0041] This receipt 31 is a receipt (receipt) given to the customer, who presents it to the store clerk when picking up the finished items after the cleaning process. Also, the brand information is printed on the store receipt (store copy) sent to the cleaning factory together with the items before cleaning, as shown in Figure 9.

[0042] As shown in Figure 9, in addition to customer information, the slip number, the expected completion date and time, etc., the slip 31 is printed with a sequential number (tag number) 30 to identify the laundry item being cleaned, and a product name 32 and price 33 located to the side of it.

[0043] In addition, in this slip 31, near the lower position of the product name display 32 of the cleaning product, which is a brand product, a logo image display 35 showing a brand logo image for printing the corresponding brand information on the slip is printed larger and more emphasized than the product name display 32.

[0044] Therefore, both the store staff and the customer can easily confirm that the item they have ordered for cleaning is a brand-name item. This also makes it easier for the store to convey its intention to treat the expensive brand-name coats that customers love and cherish with care, and it can also lead to increased profits by increasing the unit price of the item by adding an additional fee.

[0045] The above-mentioned POS terminal 1 is equipped with a touch panel unit 4, which is a display unit that displays various information, and a control unit 2 that controls this touch panel unit 4.When accepting laundry items from a customer who visits the store, the touch panel unit 4, under the control of the control unit 2, displays brand information on the product input screen if the brand button 21 on the product input screen is operated, and displays a search screen if the search button 22 on the product input screen is operated, and also displays brand information on the search screen as a search result on the search screen.Therefore, by using the brand information displayed on the touch panel unit 4 of the POS terminal 1, the store clerk (operator such as a receptionist) performing reception duties can easily determine whether the laundry items being accepted are brand name items, thereby reducing the burden on the store clerk who operates them.

[0046] The brand information (brand data) registered in the memory unit of an information processing device such as a POS terminal according to the above embodiment includes, for example, at least the brand name, a brand logo image (a brand logo image for display on the screen, a brand logo image for printing on the receipt), information regarding an additional fee, and information regarding frequency. The additional fee (additional unit price) must be set in advance, but the past frequency (acceptance frequency) may use an updated value updated from time to time from, for example, past reception data within the store (past reception data stored in a POS terminal, server, etc.), or may use a set value calculated in advance from a frequency outside the store.

[0047] Furthermore, the brand logo image for screen display and the brand logo image for printing on slips may be set to the brand in advance, or may be set automatically when a file name with the brand name is found, as shown in FIG.

[0048] Furthermore, the information processing device may be configured to further include a management server that can communicate with, for example, a POS terminal via a network, in which case brand information regarding branded products (including high-end, expensive clothing, etc.) may be registered in the server's memory unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1. POS terminals, which are information processing devices 2. Control Unit 4. Touch panel display 5 Printing Department 21 Brand Button 22 Search button 31 slip 32 Product name display

Claims

1. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit, The display unit displays brand information about the brand item when the item is received for cleaning.

1. An information processing device comprising:

2. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit, The display unit displays brand information about brand items when a brand button is operated at the time of receiving items for cleaning.

1. An information processing device comprising:

3. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit, When the search button is operated at the time of receiving the cleaning items, the display unit displays a search screen and displays brand information about the brand items as a search result on the search screen.

1. An information processing device comprising:

4. A display unit; a control unit that controls the display unit, When receiving the cleaning item, the display unit When the brand button is operated, brand information about the branded product is displayed. When the search button is operated, a search screen is displayed, and the brand information is displayed as a search result on the search screen.

1. An information processing device comprising:

5. A printing department; a control unit that controls the printing unit, If the cleaning item is a brand name item, the printing unit prints a slip on which brand information about the brand name item is printed in correspondence with the product name of the cleaning item.

1. An information processing device comprising:

6. The brand information includes a brand name, a brand logo image, information about additional fees, and information about frequency.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

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