Information processing apparatus and program

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus and a program capable of confirming connection information without connecting a separate display device even if the information processing apparatus does not have a display unit.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, there is provided an information processing apparatus that includes a printing unit and does not include a display unit, the information processing apparatus including: a storage unit that stores connection information for connecting the information processing apparatus to an external terminal; and a printing control unit that prints the connection information using the printing unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In stores such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and mass retailers, some IO boxes (information processing devices), such as credit card terminals used for non-cash payment of merchandise, do not have their own displays. With such IO boxes without displays, it was sometimes impossible to check the connection information (e.g., mobile hotspot information, IO box address information, network information, etc.) of the IO box for connecting to an external terminal such as a PC (personal computer) or tablet terminal for various settings. For this reason, a separate display was connected to the IO box via a wire or the like, and the connection information was displayed on the display of the IO box, allowing the connection information to be checked. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing device and a program that enable connection information to be checked without connecting a separate display device, even in an information processing device that does not have a display unit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The information processing device of the embodiment is an information processing device that has a printing unit but no display unit, and is equipped with a memory unit that stores connection information for connecting the information processing device to an external terminal, and a printing control means that prints the connection information using the printing unit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0005] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the connection relationships of the devices installed in a store. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the payment terminal. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory side view of the payment terminal with the cover open. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the payment terminal. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tablet terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the payment terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the payment terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the tablet terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments, a payment terminal will be described as an example of an information processing device. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

[0007] A payment terminal is an example of an IO box. The IO box is a device for connecting multiple devices (e.g., a reader / writer, a scanner, a signature tablet, a tablet terminal, etc.). In an embodiment, the payment terminal is a device that receives payment information related to the sale of a product from a connected POS terminal and executes payment processing based on the payment information using a connected card terminal, scanner, or signature tablet.

[0008] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the connection relationships of devices including a payment terminal in store T. As shown in FIG. 1, one or more POS terminals 70 are installed in the checkout area of ​​store T (the area where products purchased in the store are paid for with cash or non-cash). The POS terminal 70 executes product registration processing for products sold in store T. The product registration processing refers to a process of reading the symbol of the product to be purchased, acquiring product identification information that identifies the product, and retrieving and displaying product information for the product (product name, product price, etc.) from the product master. When making a non-cash payment, the POS terminal 70 transmits information (payment information) of the total amount (tax included) based on the product information of the products registered in the product registration processing to the payment terminal 1.

[0009] A payment terminal 1 is connected to each POS terminal 70. The payment terminal 1 is a device for performing non-cash payment processing using cards such as credit cards and debit cards. The payment processing is a process for paying the money for the transaction based on the payment information received from the POS terminal 70. A card terminal 30, a scanner 40, and a signature tablet 60 are connected to the payment terminal 1. The card terminal 30 is a device for electrically or magnetically reading and writing information stored on a card. The scanner 40 is a device for performing payment using a code displayed on, for example, a smartphone. The signature tablet 60 is a device on which the customer signs on the screen when a signature is required for non-cash payment.

[0010] For example, when paying by credit card, the POS terminal 70 sends payment information for the products purchased by the customer (including the total price including tax for the products registered) to the payment terminal 1. When paying by card, the payment terminal 1 acquires the card information by having the card terminal 30 read the card, and executes payment processing using the card for the received payment information. When performing code payment, the payment terminal 1 uses the scanner 40 to read symbols such as barcodes or two-dimensional codes displayed on a smartphone or the like, and executes payment processing for the received payment information. When processing the payment, the payment terminal 1 acquires the customer's signature using the signature tablet 60, if necessary, to verify the customer's identity.

[0011] The payment terminal 1 can also be connected to an external terminal having a display unit (in the embodiment, the external terminal will be described as a "tablet terminal 50" as an example). Methods for connecting the payment terminal 1 and the tablet terminal 50 include a mobile hotspot connection, a wired LAN (Local Area Network) connection, and a wireless LAN connection.

[0012] In the embodiment, the payment terminal 1 can use a mobile hotspot connection function to wirelessly connect to the tablet terminal 50. A mobile hotspot refers to a mobile wireless hotspot that uses a mobile device (for example, the payment terminal 1) to create a Wi-Fi access point, allowing other devices to connect to the Internet even when away from home, and in the embodiment, refers to an access point that uses the payment terminal 1 to connect the tablet terminal 50 to the Internet, etc.

[0013] Furthermore, the payment terminal 1 does not have a display or the ability to display anything itself. The payment terminal 1 also has a printing unit 20 (see FIG. 4) that performs printing. The printing unit 20 is, for example, a thermal printer, and prints characters and figures on the paper P by applying heat using a thermal head to a long sheet of paper P (see FIG. 3) made of thermal paper wound in a roll.

[0014] The structure of payment terminal 1 will now be described. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of payment terminal 1. As shown in Figure 2, payment terminal 1 has a housing 2 and a lid 3. Housing 2 is hollow and box-shaped. Lid 3 can be rotated upward from housing 2 by operating opening button 5. The front of payment terminal 1 is also provided with a power button 4 (an example of an operation unit) for operating payment terminal 1, and an outlet 6 for ejecting printed paper. Power button 4 is a push-button switch that turns on the power to payment terminal 1 when pressed (payment terminal 1 turns on), and turns off the power to payment terminal 1 when pressed again (payment terminal 1 turns off).

[0015] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the state in which the lid 3 is closed on the housing 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the payment terminal 1 does not have any electrical switches other than the power button 4. Furthermore, the payment terminal 1 does not have a display unit for displaying information.

[0016] Fig. 3 is an explanatory side view of the payment terminal 1 with the lid 3 opened from the housing 2. As shown in Fig. 3, the lid 3 can rotate upward from the housing 2 around the support shaft 7, and by rotating in the direction of arrow Y, it can be opened from or closed to the housing 2. When the lid 3 is opened, an opening formed on the top surface of the housing 2 opens. When the lid 3 is closed, the opening in the housing 2 is closed.

[0017] Paper P can be stored inside the housing 2, and when the lid 3 is closed to the housing 2, the paper P that has been pulled out from the roll is sandwiched between the printing unit 20 and the cylindrical platen 28 (put into a printable state), and printing is performed by the printing unit 20 on the paper P that is transported as the platen 28 rotates. The printed paper P is discharged from the discharge port 6. When replacing the paper P, the lid 3 is opened and new paper P is set through the opening.

[0018] Furthermore, the payment terminal 1 stores connection information for connecting the payment terminal 1 to the tablet terminal 50 in the connection information unit 142 (see FIG. 4). The payment terminal 1 then prints the connection information stored in the connection information unit 142 onto paper P by performing a specific operation.

[0019] The connection information for connecting to the tablet terminal 50 is, for example, the following information. (1) Connection information for connecting the payment terminal 1 and the tablet terminal 50 via the mobile hotspot La, such as valid / invalid information, network name information, network bandwidth information, and connected device information. (2) Connection information (IP address information) for connecting the payment terminal 1 and the tablet terminal 50 via wired LAN or wireless LAN, such as physical address information, DHCP information, IPv4 address information, subnet information, automatic DNS acquisition information, primary DNS server information, secondary DNS server information, etc.

[0020] The payment terminal 1 drives the printing unit 20 to print such connection information as characters or the like on the paper P. Alternatively, the payment terminal 1 drives the printing unit 20 to encode such connection information, for example, as a two-dimensional code, and prints it on the paper P.

[0021] The payment terminal 1 of the embodiment prints such connection information as a result of satisfying a predetermined condition when a predetermined operation is performed on the payment terminal 1. The predetermined operation is, for example, the following operations (1), (2), and (3). (1) An operation of opening, closing, and closing the lid 3 relative to the housing 2. (2) A predetermined operation (an example of a special operation) in which an operation button or key is pressed a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order. (3) An operation combining (1) and (2). In the embodiment, the operation (3) is performed, the cover 3 is released from the housing 2, and while it is open, the power button 4 is pressed multiple times (e.g., three times) (an example of a special operation), and then the cover 3 is closed relative to the housing 2. The cover 3 is placed in a printable state when it is closed relative to the housing 2. More specifically, in the embodiment, the cover 3 is released from the housing 2, and while it is open, the power button 4 is pressed multiple times (e.g., three times) (a special operation is performed), and then the cover 3 is closed relative to the housing 2, and the printable state is placed. This operation is performed within a predetermined time after the cover 3 is opened. Alternatively, while the cover 3 is open, the power button 4 is pressed multiple times within a predetermined time (a special operation is performed). Such an operation (3) combines the opening and closing of the cover 3 with a predetermined operation, and is not performed during normal use of the payment terminal 1. Therefore, the connection information is not printed as frequently as operations (1) and (2). Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the connection information from being printed incorrectly. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the connection information from being printed carelessly. Furthermore, the operation (3) prints the connection information when the cover 3 is closed, improving the operability and work efficiency of printing the connection information. Note that the payment terminal 1 of the embodiment does not have a display unit, which reduces the cost of the payment terminal 1. In the embodiment, the operation (3) is described as a predetermined operation. The payment terminal 1 determines that the predetermined condition is met when the operation (3) is performed.

[0022] By inputting the connection information into tablet terminal 50 based on the connection information printed in this manner, tablet terminal 50 can connect to payment terminal 1 using an SSID (Service Set Identifier, a name for identifying an access point), allowing connection between tablet terminal 50 and payment terminal 1 to be established at mobile hotspot La. Tablet terminal 50 performs various settings on the connected payment terminal 1.

[0023] Next, the hardware of the payment terminal 1 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the payment terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the payment terminal 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, which is an example of a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, and a memory unit 14. The CPU 11 is the main controller of the payment terminal 1. The ROM 12 stores various programs. The RAM 13 loads programs and various data. The memory unit 14 stores various programs. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, the RAM 13, and the memory unit 14 are connected to one another via a bus 15. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 constitute a control unit 100. That is, the control unit 100 executes the control processing of the payment terminal 1, which will be described later, by the CPU 11 operating in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 12 or the memory unit 14 and loaded in the RAM 13.

[0024] The RAM 13 has a payment data section 131 and a flag section 132. The payment data section 131 stores payment information received from the POS terminal 70, which is payment information processed by the payment terminal 1. The flag section 132 stores flag information indicating whether the power button 4 has been pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time period since the lid 3 was opened. If the flag information stored in the flag section 132 is "flag 1," this indicates that the power button 4 has been pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time period since the lid 3 was opened. If the flag information stored in the flag section 132 is "flag 0," this indicates that the predetermined time period has not yet passed since the lid 3 was opened, but the power button 4 has not yet been pressed a predetermined number of times.

[0025] The memory unit 14 is composed of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or flash memory. The memory unit 14 has a control program unit 141, a connection information unit 142, a setting information unit 143, and a predetermined time unit 144. The control program unit 141 stores a control program related to the payment terminal 1. The connection information unit 142 stores connection information for the payment terminal 1. The setting information unit 143 stores setting information for various settings set from the tablet terminal 50 after connection with the tablet terminal 50. The predetermined time unit 144 stores the predetermined time. The predetermined time stored in the predetermined time unit 144 can be changed, for example, by settings from the tablet terminal 50.

[0026] Furthermore, control unit 100 is connected to power button 4, lid sensor 18, transport motor 19, and printing unit 20 via bus 15 and controller 16. Controller 16 receives instructions from control unit 100 and controls power button 4, lid sensor 18, transport motor 19, and printing unit 20. For convenience of explanation, the control performed by controller 16 will be described as being performed by control unit 100.

[0027] Power button 4 turns the power of payment terminal 1 on and off. When power button 4 is operated while payment terminal 1 is off, the power of payment terminal 1 is turned on. When power button 4 is operated while payment terminal 1 is on, the power of payment terminal 1 is turned off. Lid sensor 18 is, for example, an optical sensor, and detects whether lid 3 is open or closed relative to housing 2. When lid sensor 18 detects that lid 3 is open relative to housing 2, it outputs a signal (for example, a voltage) indicating that lid 3 is open relative to housing 2. When lid sensor 18 detects that lid 3 is closed relative to housing 2, it outputs a signal (for example, a voltage, which is different from the voltage indicating that lid 3 is open relative to housing 2) indicating that lid 3 is closed relative to housing 2. Note that lid sensor 18 may be a type other than an optical sensor, such as a mechanical sensor that is switched on and off depending on whether lid 3 is open or closed.

[0028] The transport motor 19 is a motor for rotating the platen 28. When the transport motor 19 is driven, the platen 28 rotates and transports the paper P that is sandwiched between the platen 28 and the printing unit 20. The transported printed paper P is discharged from the discharge port 6.

[0029] The printing unit 20 prints information by applying heat to the paper P held between the printing unit 20 and the platen 28. When the predetermined operation (3) above is performed, the printing unit 20 also applies heat to the paper P held between the printing unit 20 and the platen 28, thereby calling up and printing the connection information stored in the connection information unit 142.

[0030] The control unit 100 is also connected to I / O ports 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 via bus 15. I / O port 21 transmits and receives information to and from a connected tablet terminal 50 via mobile hotspot La. I / O port 22 transmits and receives information to and from a card terminal 30 connected, for example, via LAN line Lb. I / O port 23 receives code information from a scanner 40 connected, for example, via USB cable Lc. I / O port 24 receives signature information from a signature tablet 60 connected, for example, via USB cable Ld. I / O port 25 receives payment information from a POS terminal 70 connected, for example, via serial cable Le. I / O port 26 transmits and receives information to and from external devices (e.g., a headquarters server, a point server, a credit company server, etc.) connected, for example, via a dedicated line, a public line, or the Internet Lf.

[0031] Furthermore, the control unit 100 is connected to a timer 27 via the bus 15. The timer 27 is a device that measures time, and measures the time since the lid 3 was opened, for example.

[0032] Next, the hardware of the tablet terminal 50 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tablet terminal 50. As shown in FIG. 7, the tablet terminal 50 includes a CPU 51, which is an example of a microprocessor, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, a memory unit 54, and the like. The CPU 51 is the main controller of the tablet terminal 50. The ROM 52 stores various programs. The RAM 53 loads programs and various data. The memory unit 54 stores various programs. The CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and memory unit 54 are connected to one another via a bus 55. The CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53 constitute a control unit 500. That is, the control unit 500 executes control processing of the tablet terminal 50, which will be described later, by the CPU 51 operating in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 52 or the memory unit 54 and loaded in the RAM 53.

[0033] RAM 53 has a connection information section 531 and a setting information section 532. Connection information section 531 stores connection information for connecting to payment terminal 1, which is input from operation section 58, which will be described later. The connection information is information printed by payment terminal 1. Setting information section 532 stores setting information to be set in payment terminal 1 after connection with payment terminal 1 is established. The setting information stored in setting information section 532 is information input from operation section 58, or information pre-stored in memory section 54, which will be described later, or both.

[0034] The memory unit 54 is configured by a non-volatile memory such as an HDD, a flash memory, etc. The memory unit 54 has a control program unit 541. The control program unit 541 stores a control program related to the tablet terminal 50.

[0035] Furthermore, the control unit 500 is connected to a display unit 57 and an operation unit 58 via a bus 55 and a controller 56. The controller 56 controls the display unit 57 and the operation unit 58 in response to instructions from the control unit 500. For convenience of explanation, the control performed by the controller 56 will be described as being performed by the control unit 500.

[0036] Display unit 57 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. Display unit 57 displays information to an operator operating tablet terminal 50. Operation unit 58 is, for example, a touch panel provided on display unit 57, and is operated by a customer operating tablet terminal 50. Operation unit 58 is used when inputting connection information printed by payment terminal 1.

[0037] Furthermore, control unit 500 is connected to communication unit 59 via bus 55. Communication unit 59 is connected to payment terminal 1 via mobile hotspot La so as to be able to communicate with it.

[0038] Next, we will explain the functional configuration of payment terminal 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 6 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of payment terminal 1. Control unit 100 of payment terminal 1 functions as condition determination means 101 and print control means 102 by following the control programs stored in ROM 12 and control program unit 141 of memory unit 14.

[0039] Condition determination means 101 determines whether predetermined conditions for printing are satisfied by print control means 102. Specifically, condition determination means 101 determines whether predetermined conditions are satisfied based on whether a predetermined operation has been performed.

[0040] The condition determination means 101 determines whether a special operation of the power button 4 (an example of the operation (2)) has been performed and whether a predetermined condition has been met. The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition has been met if a special operation of the power button 4 has been performed. The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition has not been met if a special operation of the power button 4 has not been performed.

[0041] More specifically, the condition determination means 101 determines whether a predetermined condition is met based on whether the power button 4 is operated in a special way when the lid 3 is open and then the lid 3 is closed. The condition determination means 101 determines that a predetermined condition is met if the power button 4 is operated in a special way when the lid 3 is open and then the lid 3 is closed. The condition determination means 101 determines that a predetermined condition is not met if the power button 4 is operated in a special way when the lid 3 is open and then the lid 3 is not closed.

[0042] More specifically, the condition determination means 101 determines whether a predetermined condition is met by determining whether a special operation of the power button 4 and closing of the lid 3 are performed within a predetermined time after the lid 3 is opened. The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is met if a special operation of the power button 4 and closing of the lid 3 are performed within the predetermined time after the lid 3 is opened. The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is not met if a special operation of the power button 4 and closing of the lid 3 are not performed within the predetermined time after the lid 3 is opened.

[0043] More specifically (in the embodiment), the condition determination means 101 determines whether a predetermined condition is met by determining whether the power button 4 has been operated a predetermined number of times in succession within a predetermined time after the lid 3 has been opened and the lid 3 has been closed (operation (3)). The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is met when it determines that the power button 4 has been operated a predetermined number of times in succession within a predetermined time after the lid 3 has been opened and the lid 3 has been closed. The condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is not met when it determines that the power button 4 has not been operated a predetermined number of times in succession within a predetermined time after the lid 3 has been opened and the lid 3 has not been closed.

[0044] The printing control means 102 uses the printing unit 20 to print connection information with the tablet terminal 50. Specifically, the printing control means 102 reads and prints the connection information with the tablet terminal 50 from the connection information unit 142 using the printing unit 20. In the embodiment, the printing control means 102 reads and prints the connection information from the connection information unit 142 when the condition determination means 101 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0045] Next, we will explain the control of payment terminal 1. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the control process of payment terminal 1. As shown in Figure 7, control unit 100 (condition determination means 101) of payment terminal 1 determines whether lid 3 is released from housing 2 based on the output signal from lid sensor 18 (S11). If it is determined that lid 3 is released (Yes in S11), control unit 100 starts timer 27 (S12).

[0046] Next, the condition determination means 101 determines whether the timer 27 has elapsed the predetermined time stored in the predetermined time unit 144 (S21). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in S21), the control unit 100 then determines whether flag 1 is stored in the flag unit 132 (S22). If it is determined that flag 1 is not stored (i.e., flag 0 is stored) (No in S22), the condition determination means 101 then determines whether the power button 4 has been pressed a predetermined number of times in succession (three times in this embodiment) (S23). If it is determined that the power button 4 has been pressed a predetermined number of times in succession (Yes in S23), the control unit 100 sets (stores) flag 1 in the flag unit 132 (S24).

[0047] Next, condition determination means 101 determines whether lid 3 is closed relative to housing 2 based on the output signal from lid sensor 18 (S25). If it is determined that lid 3 is not closed (No in S25), the process returns to S21, and if it is determined that lid 3 is closed (Yes in S25), print control means 102 reads out the connection information stored in connection information unit 142 and drives printing unit 20 to print the connection information on paper P, which is then discharged from discharge port 6. Then, control unit 100 returns to S11.

[0048] If it is determined in S22 that flag 1 is stored in flag unit 132 (Yes in S22), control unit 100 determines that power button 4 has already been pressed the predetermined number of times (a special operation has already been performed), and proceeds to the determination in S25 without executing the processes in S23 and S24. If it is determined in S23 that power button 4 has not been pressed the predetermined number of times in succession (No in S23), control unit 100 determines whether lid 3 has been closed relative to housing 2 (S27). If it is determined that lid 3 has been closed (Yes in S27), this means that lid 3 was closed without power button 4 being pressed the predetermined number of times. This means that lid 3 was opened or closed for reasons such as replacing paper P or clearing a paper jam, and control unit 100 transports paper P to a predetermined position (S28). Then, control unit 100 returns to S11. Also, if it is determined that the lid 3 is not closed (No in S27), the control unit 100 returns to S21.

[0049] Furthermore, if it is determined in S21 that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes in S21), the control unit 100 determines that no further operation has been performed within the predetermined time after the cover 3 was opened or the power button 4 was operated, and executes error processing (S29).Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

[0050] Furthermore, if it is determined in S11 that the lid 3 is not open (No in S11), the control unit 100 determines whether connection information has been received from the tablet terminal 50 (S31). If it is determined that connection information has been received from the tablet terminal 50 (Yes in S31), the control unit 100 confirms that the received connection information is the connection information for the payment terminal 1, and then transmits response information for establishing a connection relationship to the tablet terminal 50 that transmitted the connection information (S32). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11.

[0051] Furthermore, if it is determined that the connection information has not been received from the tablet terminal 50 (No in S31), the control unit 100 determines whether payment information has been received from the POS terminal 70 (S33). If it is determined that payment information has been received from the POS terminal 70 (Yes in S33), the control unit 100 executes payment processing for the transaction based on the received payment information (S34). Then, the control unit 100 returns to S11. If it is determined that the payment information has not been received from the POS terminal 70 (No in S33), the control unit 100 returns to S11.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the condition determination means 101 determines that a predetermined condition is met (a predetermined operation (3) has been performed), the print control means 102 prints the connection information on the paper P. Even if this type of payment terminal 1 does not have a display unit, the operator can check the connection information of the payment terminal 1 without connecting a separate display device.

[0053] In the embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power button 4 is operated a predetermined number of times in succession with the lid 3 open within a predetermined time after the lid 3 is opened, and then the lid 3 is closed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition determination means 101 may determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power button 4 is operated a predetermined number of times in succession within a predetermined time. Furthermore, the condition determination means 101 may determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the lid 3 is opened and then closed within a predetermined time.

[0054] Furthermore, the restriction of "within a predetermined time" may be eliminated, and the condition determination means 101 may determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the lid 3 is opened, then the power button 4 is operated a predetermined number of times in succession while the lid 3 is open, and then the lid 3 is closed. Also, the condition determination means 101 may determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power button 4 is operated a predetermined number of times in succession. Also, the condition determination means 101 may determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the lid 3 is opened and then closed.

[0055] Next, the control of the tablet terminal 50 will be described. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the control process of the tablet terminal 50. The control unit 500 of the tablet terminal 50 determines whether connection information has been input by operating the operation unit 58 (S41). If it is determined that connection information has been input (Yes in S41), the control unit 500 transmits the input connection information to the payment terminal 1 in order to connect to the payment terminal 1 using the SSID (S42). The control unit 500 then returns to S41.

[0056] Furthermore, if it is determined that the input is not connection information (No in S41), the control unit 500 determines whether response information for establishing a connection has been received from the payment terminal 1 (S43). If it is determined that response information has been received (Yes in S43), the control unit 500 determines that a connection with the payment terminal 1 has been established, and performs various settings on the connected payment terminal 1 (S44). Then, the control unit 500 returns to S41. If it is determined that response information has not been received (No in S43), the control unit 500 returns to S41.

[0057] As described above, the payment terminal 1 of the embodiment has a printing unit 20 but no display unit, and is equipped with a connection information unit 142 that stores connection information for connecting the payment terminal 1 to the tablet terminal 50, and a printing control means 102 that prints the connection information using the printing unit 20.

[0058] According to this embodiment of the payment terminal 1, even though it does not have a display unit, the connection information is printed and output on paper P, so it is possible to check the connection information of the payment terminal 1 without connecting a separate display device.

[0059] In addition, the payment terminal 1 of the embodiment further includes a condition determination means 101 that determines whether a predetermined condition is met, and the printing control means 102 prints the connection information when the condition determination means 101 determines that the predetermined condition is met.

[0060] According to this embodiment of the payment terminal 1, the connection information is printed when the condition determination means 101 determines that the specified conditions are met, so that it is possible to check the connection information of the payment terminal 1 without connecting a separate display device, and the risk of printing the connection information incorrectly can be reduced.

[0061] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This novel embodiment can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims.

[0062] For example, in the embodiment, the payment terminal 1 has been described as an example of an information processing device, but the information processing device is not limited to this, and may be any device other than the payment terminal 1 as long as it has the functionality of an IO box.

[0063] In the embodiment, the operation of the power button 4 is used as a special operation of the operation unit. However, this is not limited to this, and if the payment terminal 1 includes a button other than the power button 4 (a button whose operation (pressing) can be electrically recognized), the special operation of the operation unit may be an operation of a button other than the power button 4, or a combination of an operation of the power button 4 and an operation of a button other than the power button 4.

[0064] In the embodiment, the above (1), (2), and (3) are exemplified as the predetermined operation. However, the predetermined operation is not limited to these, and may be an operation other than (1), (2), and (3). However, it is desirable that the predetermined operation is a combination of operating the operating unit and opening and closing the lid 3.

[0065] In addition, the program executed by the payment terminal 1 of the embodiment is provided as a file in an installable or executable format recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

[0066] The program executed by payment terminal 1 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. The program executed by payment terminal 1 of the embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0067] Furthermore, the program executed by payment terminal 1 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided by being pre-installed in a ROM or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1. Payment terminal 2. Case 3 Lid 4 Power button 11 CPU 18 Lid sensor 19 Transport motor 20 Printing section 27 Timer 28 Platen 30 Card terminals 40 Scanner 50 tablet devices 51 CPU 57 Display section 58 Control section 100 control section 101 Condition judgment means 102 Printing control means 131 Payment Data Section 132 Flag section 142 Connection Information Section 143 Setting information section 144 Predetermined Time Section 500 control section 531 Connection Information Section 532 Setting information section La Mobile Hotspot P paper [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0069] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-018533

Claims

1. An information processing device having a printing unit and no display unit, a storage unit that stores connection information for connecting the information processing device to an external terminal; a print control means for printing the connection information using the printing unit; An information processing device comprising:

2. Further provided is a condition determination means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, the print control means prints the connection information when the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. Equipped with an operating unit, the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when a special operation is performed on the operation unit; The information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. Equipped with an openable lid, the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the special operation of the operation unit is performed while the cover is open and the cover is then closed. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

5. the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the special operation of the operation unit is performed within a predetermined time after the lid is opened and then the lid is closed. The information processing device according to claim 4 .

6. the operation unit is a power button for turning on and off the information processing device, the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power button is operated a predetermined number of times in succession within the predetermined time period after the cover is opened and the cover is then closed. The information processing device according to claim 5 .

7. A computer as an information processing device having a printing unit but no display unit, and having a storage unit that stores connection information for connecting itself to an external terminal, a print control means for printing the connection information using the printing unit; A program to function as a

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