Product sales data processing device and program

Abstract

To provide a product sales data processing device that allows users to easily check the available payment methods. [Solution] The ticket vending machine 1 has a touch panel (display means) 11 that switches between displaying at least an initial screen (first screen) G1 that is displayed at the start of operation and a settlement screen (second screen) G3 that is displayed at the time of payment. The touch panel 11 displays the selectable payment methods in a display area (first display area) G17 provided on the initial screen (first screen) G1. It also displays the selectable payment methods in a larger selectable payment area (second display area) G35 provided on the settlement screen (second screen) G3.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a product sales data processing device suitable for use as a ticket vending machine, a self-order terminal, or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an order receiving device such as a ticket vending machine displays an order start screen on its operation screen (such as a touch panel), for example, and then by touching a predetermined part of this order start screen, it transitions to a product selection screen to display selectable products. After selecting a product by touching the displayed product part, it displays a settlement screen to perform settlement and issues a food ticket corresponding to the selected product. Note that the order start screen may be omitted, and in some cases, the product selection screen may be displayed from the beginning.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device that can display an even more user-friendly screen.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The present invention has display means for displaying at least a first screen displayed at the beginning of operation and a second screen displayed at the time of settlement. The display means displays selectable settlement methods in a first display area provided in the first screen, and displays selectable settlement methods in a second display area larger than the first display area provided in the second screen.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0006] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of ticket vending machine (product sales data processing device) 1. [Figure 2] This diagram shows an example of the system configuration of ticket vending machine 1. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of an installation configuration for multiple ticket vending machines 1. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a product file. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ticketing process. [Figure 6] This is a diagram of the initial screen (first screen) G1. [Figure 7] This diagram shows the available payment methods, G17-1 to G17-4. [Figure 8] This is a diagram of the first product selection screen (third screen) G2-1. [Figure 9] This is a diagram of the second product selection screen (third screen), G2-2. [Figure 10] This is a diagram of the payment screen G3. [Figure 11] This is a diagram of the payment screen G4. [Figure 12] This is a diagram showing the available payment methods in sections G17-5 to G17. [Figure 13] This is a diagram of the product selection screen G2' (G2-2'). [Figure 14] This is a diagram of the initial screen (first screen) G1'. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ticket vending machine (order receiving device, vending machine, product sales data processing device) 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of an installation configuration of multiple ticket vending machines 1. The ticket vending machine 1 is installed, for example, in a restaurant for customers to purchase meal tickets corresponding to products (cooked menu items). As shown in Figure 3, it may be installed as one (or more) machine in one store (restaurant) S1, S2, or as one (or more) machine in multiple stores (restaurants) S3-1 to S3-5. The ticket vending machine 1 may also be operable by a mobile terminal S6 held by the customer (or store employee). Furthermore, each ticket vending machine 1 may be connected by a communication line S7, and the input and output data generated by each ticket vending machine 1 may be managed (master management, sales aggregation, etc.) by a ticket vending machine management device (e.g., cloud) S4. Also, for example, a membership card may be issued for multiple (or even just one) stores S1, S2, S3-1 to S3-5, and the system may be configured so that payment can be made at each ticket vending machine 1 using the membership card. Membership cards may be managed, for example, by connecting a membership management server S5 to the communication line S7 and using the membership management server S5.

[0008] Next, regarding the ticket vending machine 1, as shown in Figure 1, a touch panel 11, which serves as a display and operation means, is installed on the upper front of the ticket vending machine 1. The touch panel 11 displays various screens (such as a product selection screen) for customers to perform predetermined operations, including purchasing products. Customers can purchase meal tickets for their desired products by touching (pressing) the product images or buttons displayed on the touch panel 11 with their fingers. In other words, the touch panel 11 is a display means, an operation means, and also a selection means for selecting the products to be issued.

[0009] A ticket vending machine 1 has a ticket dispenser 31 at the bottom of its side (along the left edge) of the touch panel 11 on its front, which issues the following paper slips (medium, hereinafter referred to as "meal tickets"). Above the ticket dispenser 31 is a non-cash payment processing unit 21. The non-cash payment processing unit 21 handles all non-cash payment processing (such as electronic money payments and credit card payments) 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 for inserting an IC card and processing the payment, a contactless card reader unit 23b for holding a contactless card over the reader and processing the payment, and a magnetic card insertion unit 23c for inserting a magnetic card and processing the payment. The mobile terminal processing unit 25 reads a two-dimensional code displayed on the touch panel of a mobile terminal (medium) (not shown) and performs payment processing, etc.

[0010] Furthermore, below the touch panel 11 on the front of the ticket vending machine 1, there are a banknote slot 13, a banknote outlet 15, a coin slot 17, a coin outlet 19, etc. Banknotes are inserted into the banknote slot 13 when making a deposit, and banknotes from change or refunds are discharged from the banknote outlet 15. Coins are inserted into the coin slot 17 when making a deposit, and coins from refunds are discharged from the coin outlet 19.

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

[0012] The CPU 41 is a control means that controls the entire processing operation of the ticket vending machine 1. The RAM 45 corresponds to the main storage device and is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes arithmetic processing. In the RAM 45, a temporary storage area for storing data such as the deposited amount corresponding to a single deposit and the current balance is set. A product file is stored in the RAM 45. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the product file stored in the RAM 45. As shown in the figure, the product file consists of various product information such as the product code (product identification information), product name, price, and purchase format (eat-in / take-out) of each product.

[0013] The flash memory 43 corresponds to an auxiliary storage device, and stores, in addition to the program executed by the CPU 41, various setting data and the like used by the CPU 41 during arithmetic processing. Instead of the flash memory 43, for example, 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. Further, the CPU 41 executes a predetermined control process based on an operation signal output in response to an operation performed on the touch panel 11. This touch panel 11 is an operation means (selection means), that is, a display operation means for selecting an operation for a product for which a ticket is to be issued. The communication unit 47 is a transmission / reception means for executing communication with the outside, and has a function of communicating with an external device (management device, etc.) via, for example, a network or a dedicated line. It doesn't matter whether it is wired or wireless.

[0015] The issuing unit 49 is configured to include a mechanism unit that controls the issuance of food tickets for the product selected by the touch panel 11, prints the necessary information about the selected product on the ticket paper, and discharges the printed food ticket to the issuing port 31. That is, the issuing unit 49 is a discharging means for discharging food tickets. The food tickets issued by this issuing unit 49 are issued in a form where they are partially cut (cut both sides leaving only the middle) in the paper width direction, thereby eliminating the need for a tray for the food tickets issued in this way.

[0016] The bill processing unit 51 performs all processes related to bills. Specifically, as an authentication process for bills, the bill processing unit 51 determines the type of the bill inserted through the bill insertion slot 13. Also, the bill processing unit 51 counts the number of bills for each denomination inserted through the bill insertion slot 13. Further, when returning change, the bill processing unit 51 selects the bills of the required denominations from the bills stored in the bill storage in the vending machine 1 and discharges the required number of bills to the bill discharge port 15.

[0017] The coin processing unit 53 performs all processes related to coins. Specifically, similar to the bill processing unit 51, the coin processing unit 53 executes operations such as an authentication process for coins, counting the number of coins for each denomination, selecting the coins of the required denominations from the coins stored inside the vending machine 1, and discharging them from the coin discharge port 19.

[0018] FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart showing an example of the ticket issuing process executed by the vending machine 1. The process shown in this figure is realized by the CPU 41 executing the program stored in the flash memory 43.

[0019] For example, before the operation of the vending machine 1 starts, an initial screen (first screen) G1 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on its touch panel 11 (step 1-1). As shown in the figure, on the initial screen G1, in addition to the store name G11, order button G13, and language selection button G15, a display column G17 for available payment methods is provided. As another example of this initial screen, a screen for selecting eat-in / take-out may also be used.

[0020] The order button G13 is a button for moving to the next product selection screen G2 by pressing it. The language selection button G15 is a button for selecting the language to be used, and in addition to Japanese and English, various other languages such as Chinese and Korean may be displayed so as to be selectable.

[0021] The available payment method display area G17 is a field that displays the payment methods that can be used with this ticket vending machine 1, and the display area of ​​this available payment method display area G17 is called the first display area. In this example, the display area of ​​the available payment method display area G17 is set as the top strip area of ​​the initial screen G1, but it may be set at other locations on the initial screen G1.

[0022] The display area of ​​the available payment method display field G17 is small (narrow), so it is not possible to display all available payment methods at the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 7(a) to (d), the available payment method display fields G17-1 to G17-4 are configured to be displayed in multiple stages. For example, first, as shown in Figure 7(a), the types of cash that can be used are displayed for a predetermined time (e.g., a few seconds, and so on). Next, as shown in Figure 7(b), multiple types of electronic money that can be used are displayed for a predetermined time. Next, as shown in Figure 7(c), multiple types of credit cards that can be used are displayed for a predetermined time. Next, as shown in Figure 7(d), multiple types of mobile terminal payment methods that can be used are displayed for a predetermined time. Then, the display returns to the display shown in Figure 7(a), and the above display transitions are repeated.

[0023] The available payment method display area G17-1 shown in Figure 7(a) displays the various denominations of cash that can be used. For example, unusable denominations can be indicated by being dimmed, marked with an "X", or not displayed at all; various display methods are possible. The same applies to the other available payment method display areas G17-2 to G17-4 described below.

[0024] The available payment method display section G17-2 shown in Figure 7(b) displays the types of electronic money that can be used. If there are too many types of electronic money to display them all at once, the display may be automatically moved in the direction of arrow A1 shown in Figure 7(b) to display all types of electronic money. Alternatively, the display may be moved by flicking or swiping with a finger. Alternatively, all types of electronic money may be displayed by simply switching between static screens automatically (or manually). These points also apply to the other available payment method display sections G17-1, 3~4.

[0025] Figure 7(c) shows the types of credit cards that can be used in the available payment method display area G17-3. Figure 7(d) shows the types of mobile payment methods that can be used in the available payment method display area G17-4.

[0026] Since there are many payment methods to display in the available payment method display area G17, it is preferable to use the logo mark of each payment method as an indicator, as shown in Figure 7 above, in order to make it easy to understand what is being displayed at a glance and to reduce the display area of ​​each payment method. Also, since there is a strong desire for the initial screen G1 to express the store's image, it is preferable to display the available payment method display area G17 in a small area at the very top or near the bottom so as not to disrupt that image. Furthermore, in order to display the available payment method display area G17 in a small area, it is preferable to display it in a way that changes dynamically, as shown in the example above. In other words, by displaying it in a way that changes dynamically, the area of ​​the available payment method display area G17 can be reduced, making it easier for the store to express its image in a larger space. Displaying the available payment methods in a way that changes dynamically also makes it easier for customers at the back of the line for this ticket vending machine 1 to recognize the dynamically changing payment methods.

[0027] Furthermore, in the available payment method display field G17-2 shown in Figure 7(b) above, if all types of payment methods (in this example, electronic money) do not fit in one display field, the display is automatically moved to show all types of payment methods. However, as shown in the available payment method display field G17-5 shown in Figure 12(a), page G171 may be displayed in a predetermined position to make the user aware that there are other payment methods besides the one currently displayed. To change pages, for example, one can press the page G171 area or another predetermined area. Also, as shown in the available payment method display field G17-6 shown in Figure 12(b), if all types of payment methods (in this example, payment methods using mobile terminals) do not fit in one display field, arrow symbols G173 may be provided on both sides to make the user aware that there are other payment methods besides the one currently displayed, and the system may be configured so that other payment methods are displayed by pressing these symbols G173.

[0028] In the example above, the available payment method display fields G17-1 to G17-4 are displayed in sequence, but it is also possible to display the classification of available payment methods, as shown in the available payment method display field G17-7 in Figure 12(c), and then, by clicking on the desired classification, the available payment methods included in that classification will be displayed.

[0029] As explained above, the initial screen G1 displayed at the start of operation shows the available payment methods display field G17, so the operator of ticket vending machine 1 can easily check the available payment methods before operating ticket vending machine 1.

[0030] In other words, conventionally, the available payment methods were displayed on the settlement screen, so it was not possible to tell which payment methods the ticket vending machine 1 supported from the initial screen before operation. For this reason, in the past, stores often attached POP displays of "available payment methods" made of paper or other materials around the touch panel 11 as a countermeasure, which could detract from the store's interior design and image. In the ticket vending machine 1 according to the present invention, the available payment methods display field G17 is displayed on the initial screen G1 that is displayed at the start of operation, eliminating the need for displays such as POP displays and solving the above problem.

[0031] Returning to Figure 5, when the order button G13 (or the eat-in / takeout selection button if the eat-in / takeout selection screen is displayed as the initial screen) on the initial screen G1 is pressed ("Y" in step 1-2), the process moves to step 1-3, where the first product selection screen (third screen) G2-1, as shown in Figure 8, is displayed. The first product selection screen G2-1 displays categorized product group buttons G21, 22, 23, and 24. In this example, assuming that the product group button G22 is pressed as the desired product group button, the second product selection screen (third screen) G2-2, as shown in Figure 9, is displayed. The second product selection screen G2-2 displays various selectable products, so the user selects one or more desired products from these products (step 1-4). To select, simply press the area displaying the desired product. The selected items will be displayed in the selected items display field G25 at the bottom of the second item selection screen G2-2, and the order quantity and total amount will also be displayed in the same selected items display field G25.

[0032] In this example, the available payment method display area G17, which was displayed on the initial screen G1, is not shown on either the first or second product selection screen G2-1 or G2-2. This allows the entire display screen of product selection screens G2-1 and G2-2 to be effectively used for product selection. In other words, product selection using product selection screens G2-1 and G2-2 can be performed smoothly without being hindered by the display of payment methods. If you want to display product groups from other categories, simply press the desired button in the product group button area G27 located at the top of product selection screen G2-2.

[0033] Next, when the operator who has finished selecting products presses the payment button G26 on the second product selection screen G2-2 ("Y" in step 1-5), the settlement screen G3 shown in Figure 10 is displayed (step 1-6). The settlement screen G3 displays the product total field G31, the receipt required / not required field G33, and the available payment method selection field G35. The available payment method selection field G35 displays various payment methods that can be paid for with this ticket vending machine 1, mainly using logo marks and other indicators, such as the cash payment selection button G351, the credit card payment selection button G353, the electronic money payment selection button G355, and the mobile terminal payment selection button G357. If it is not possible to display everything on one screen, the display may be switched using a "next page" button or arrow buttons. The available payment selection field G35 is a second display area that shows available payment methods. This available payment selection field G35 has more space than the available payment method display field G17 of the initial screen G1, which is the first display area, allowing for easy and reliable selection of a payment method.

[0034] Next, the operator selects a payment method by pressing one of the buttons in the available payment selection field G35 (Step 1-7). Once a payment method is selected, a settlement screen G4 corresponding to that payment method is displayed, as shown in Figure 11 (Step 1-8). The example shown in Figure 11 shows an example screen when one of the electronic money payment methods is selected. Then, the operator performs the settlement process according to the instructions displayed on the settlement screen G4 (Step 1-9).

[0035] As a result, the meal ticket printed by the issuing unit 49 of the ticket vending machine 1 is issued from the issuing slot 31 (Step 1-10). At the same time, the order information of the paid-for items is sent to a kitchen printer or kitchen monitor (not shown) and instructions are given to prepare the items (Step 1-11).

[0036] Instead of meal tickets, information may be transmitted to the customer's mobile device (such as customer mobile device S6 shown in Figure 3) that has pre-downloaded application software using short-range communication, and the system may be configured to exchange the information for the product based on the display on the mobile device. Alternatively, instead of meal tickets, data may be transmitted to a pager terminal, or an identifier such as an electronic tag may be associated with the product order information, and the pager terminal may be configured to call the customer when the food is served. In this case, it would be a product sales data processing device (order receiving device) other than a ticket vending machine.

[0037] Incidentally, as mentioned above, the available payment method display field G17 displayed on the initial screen G1 displays the payment methods that can be used in this ticket vending machine 1. Furthermore, the system may be configured so that the operator can select the payment method to be used for payment by pressing or otherwise selecting the payment method displayed in the available payment method display field G17. With this configuration, the payment method can be selected not only on the settlement screen (second screen) G3 displayed at the time of settlement, but also on the initial screen (first screen) G1 displayed at the start of operation, making it easier to select a payment method. In this case, the settlement screen G3 shown in Figure 10 can be omitted, but the system may also be configured so that the payment method can be changed by displaying the settlement screen G3 and selecting the indication of a predetermined payment method displayed on the settlement screen G3. For cases where the payment method is not to be changed, a screen skip button (not shown) may be provided.

[0038] As mentioned above, in the above example, in order to effectively use the entire display screen of the third screen, the product selection screen G2 (G2-1,2), for product selection, the available payment method display field is not displayed on the product selection screen G2 (G2-1,2). However, as shown in Figure 13, the available payment method display field G17' may be provided in a smaller size as a third display area, as in the product selection screen G2' (G2-2'). In this case, the available payment method display field G17' displayed in the third display area of ​​the product selection screen G2-2' is displayed in a smaller area than the available payment method display field G17 displayed in the first display area of ​​the initial screen G1. This makes it possible to display the available payment methods in a small space without interfering with the display for product selection that is originally intended to be displayed on the product selection screen G2-2'. In some cases (for example, when there is sufficient space), the selectable payment methods (available payment method display field G17') may be displayed in a third display area that is larger than (or the same size as) the first display area. Furthermore, the system may be configured so that the user can select a payment method by pressing the corresponding section (indication) of each payment method displayed in the available payment method display field G17'. In this case as well, the settlement screen G3 shown in Figure 10 can be omitted, but the system may also be configured so that the payment method can be changed by displaying the settlement screen G3 and selecting the indication of a predetermined payment method displayed on the settlement screen G3.

[0039] Furthermore, if a customer possesses the aforementioned membership card, the ticket vending machine 1 may be configured to read the membership card from the start of operation until payment is completed. If a payment method is pre-set on the membership card, that payment method will be selected and set when the membership card is read. When a payment method is set, the indicator for the set payment method may flash, dim, or change color, or display in a manner different from the indicators for other payment methods. The set payment method may also be announced by voice. If no payment method is set on the membership card, the payment method will be selected and determined using the method described in the embodiment above. Furthermore, even if a payment method is set on the membership card, it may be configured to allow the payment method to be changed.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above example, the available payment methods display field G17 was displayed in the first area of ​​the initial screen G1. However, instead of displaying the initial screen G1, the first product selection screen G2-1 and the second product selection screen G2-2 shown in Figure 8 could be displayed from the beginning, and these screens could be used as the first screen displayed at the start of operation, with the available payment methods display field G17 displayed therein.

[0041] As another example of an embodiment, the initial screen (first screen) G1' shown in Figure 14 may be displayed on the touch panel 11 of the ticket vending machine 1. In addition to the store name G11' and the receipt required / not required field G33', this initial screen G1' displays the available payment method selection field G35', similar to the settlement screen G3. The available payment method selection field G35' displays various payment methods that can be paid for with this ticket vending machine 1, mainly using logo marks and other indicators, such as the cash payment selection button G351', the credit card payment selection button G353', the electronic money payment selection button G355', and the mobile terminal payment selection button G357'. If it is not possible to display everything on one screen, the display may be switched using a "next page" button or arrow buttons, as in the case of the settlement screen G3 described above. The operator selects a payment method by pressing any of the buttons in the available payment method selection field G35'. Once a payment method is selected, the system proceeds to the first and second product selection screens G2-1 and G2-2, where the product is selected. Next, a settlement screen G4 (showing an example screen for when any electronic money payment method is selected) corresponding to the selected payment method is displayed, and the settlement process is carried out according to the instructions displayed on the settlement screen G4. Subsequently, ticket issuance and other procedures are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

[0042] In another embodiment, if a prepaid electronic money is selected as the payment method, the ticket vending machine 1 may be configured to display and temporarily store the balance of the electronic money card when the prepaid electronic money card is read by the ticket vending machine 1. Then, by displaying a decrease in the balance each time a product is selected (a decrease display), customers can select products within the limits of their electronic money balance, thereby improving customer convenience.

[0043] To summarize the above, traditionally, ticket vending machines offered various payment methods, including cash, electronic money, and credit card payments. However, these payment methods were only displayed on the payment screen. This was inconvenient for customers who wanted to know the available payment methods from the start, as they had to proceed to the payment screen. Therefore, stores would place POP displays or other materials around the ticket vending machines to show the available payment methods. However, this process was cumbersome and unsightly. Therefore, in order to provide a product sales data processing device that allows for easy confirmation of available payment methods, the present invention has been created, which is described below.

[0044] In other words, the product sales data processing device according to the present invention has display means for displaying at least a first screen that is displayed at the start of operation and a second screen that is displayed at the time of payment, and the display means is characterized in that it displays the selectable payment methods in a first display area provided on the first screen and displays the selectable payment methods in a second display area provided on the second screen that is larger than the first display area. According to the present invention, the operator can easily check the available payment methods before operating the product sales data processing device.

[0045] In addition to the above features, the present invention is characterized in that the display means displays a third screen for product selection between the display of the first screen and the display of the second screen, and the third screen either does not display the selectable payment methods, or displays the selectable payment methods within a third display area smaller than the first display area. According to the present invention, product selection using the third screen can be performed smoothly without being hindered by the display of available payment methods.

[0046] Furthermore, in addition to the above features, the present invention is characterized in that the display means is a touch panel that allows selection by pressing the screen at the same time as displaying the screen, and when a payment method indication displayed in the first display area or the second display area is selected, payment becomes possible using the selected payment method. According to the present invention, the payment method can be selected not only on the second screen displayed during payment, but also on the first screen displayed at the beginning of the operation, making it easier to select a payment method.

[0047] In addition to the above features, the present invention is also characterized in that the payment method selected in the first display area can be changed by selecting a payment method indication displayed in the second display area. According to the present invention, the payment method can be easily changed on the second screen displayed when making a payment.

[0048] Furthermore, although the program executed by the ticket vending machine 1 according to the above embodiment is provided pre-installed in flash memory 43 or the like, it is not limited to this, and may be provided as an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, or DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Alternatively, the program executed by the ticket vending machine 1 according to the above embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading it via the network. Alternatively, the program executed by the ticket vending machine 1 according to the above embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims, specification, and drawings. Furthermore, any shape, structure, or configuration not directly described in the specification and drawings is within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention as long as it achieves the function and effect of the present invention. For example, the above embodiment shows the use of the present invention in a ticket vending machine for issuing meal tickets, but it can be similarly applied to ticket vending machines for various admission tickets, and further, to other various product sales data processing devices that do not issue tickets, such as self-checkout machines where customers make payments, and fully self-service terminals where customers register products and make payments. Self-checkout machines and fully self-service terminals may be switchable to a ticket vending machine mode. Also, the embodiments described above and shown in the figures can be combined as long as there is no contradiction in their purpose and configuration. Furthermore, even a part of the descriptions above and shown in the figures can constitute an independent embodiment, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to a single embodiment combining the above descriptions and figures. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 1. Ticket vending machines (product sales data processing devices) S1, S2, S3. Stores (restaurants) S4 Ticket vending machine management device S5 Member management server S6 Mobile device S7 Communication line 11 Touch panel (display and operation means) 13 Banknote slot 15 Bill output slot 17 Coin slot 19 Coin Dispensing Slot 21 Non-Cash Payment Processing Unit 23 Card processing unit 23a IC card insertion unit 23b Contactless card reader 23c Magnetic card insertion section 25 Mobile Device Processing Unit G27 Product Group Button Section 31 Issuer slots 41 CPU 43 Flash memory 45 RAM 47 Communications Department 49 Publishing Department (Means of Publication) 51 Banknote Processing Section 53 Coin Processing Section G1 Initial screen (first screen) G11 Store name G13 Order button G15 Language selection button G17 Available Payment Methods Display Area (First Display Area) G17-1~4 Display area for available payment methods (first display area) G17-5~7 Available Payment Methods Display Area (First Display Area) G171 Page G173 Symbol G2 Product Selection Screen G2-1 First Product Selection Screen (Third Screen) G21, 22, 23, 24 Product Group Buttons G2-2 Second product selection screen (third screen) G25 Selected Item Display Field G26 Checkout Button G3 Checkout screen (second screen) G31 Total amount column G33 Receipt required / not required field G35 Available payment method selection field (second display area) G351 Cash payment selection button G353 Credit card payment selection button G355 Electronic money payment selection button G357 Mobile device payment selection button G4 Checkout screen G2-2'(G2') Product selection screen G17' Available payment methods display area (third display area)

Claims

1. The system includes at least a display means for displaying a first screen that is displayed at the start of the operation and a second screen that is displayed at the time of payment. The aforementioned display means is The selectable payment methods are displayed within the first display area provided on the first screen. Furthermore, the product sales data processing device is characterized by displaying selectable payment methods within a second display area, which is larger than the first display area, provided on the second screen.

2. The display means displays a third screen for product selection between the display of the first screen and the display of the second screen. The product sales data processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the third screen either does not display the selectable payment methods, or displays the selectable payment methods within a third display area smaller than the first display area.

3. The display means is a touch panel that displays a screen and allows selection by pressing the screen simultaneously. The product sales data processing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that when a payment method indication displayed in the first display area or the second display area is selected, payment can be made using the selected payment method.

4. The product sales data processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that the payment method selected in the first display area can be changed by selecting a mark indicating a payment method displayed in the second display area.

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