Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processor, an information processing method, and a program that can effectively utilize a display unit of a support stand even when a portable information device is detached from the support stand in a configuration where the support stand having the display unit and the portable information device are provided in detachable manner.SOLUTION: An information processor includes a display unit, a control unit that controls the display unit, and a support unit that detachably supports a portable information terminal at the rear or side of the display unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a POS register that is composed of a device main body equipped with a customer-side display device and a store clerk-side display device that is detachable from the device main body. Patent Document 1 also describes that the store clerk-side display device functions as a tablet terminal when detached from the device main body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-41559 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the device described in Patent Document 1, it is not clear how to control the display on the customer side display device when the clerk side display device is detached from the device body. Therefore, in the device described in Patent Document 1, the customer side display device cannot be effectively used when the clerk side display device is detached from the device body.

[0005] In consideration of the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program in a configuration in which a support stand having a display unit and a portable information device are detachable, and which can effectively utilize the display unit of the support stand even when the portable information device is detached from the support stand. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing device comprising a display unit, a control unit that controls the display unit, and a support unit that detachably supports a mobile information terminal on a rear or side side of the display unit.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method comprising: determining whether or not a portable information terminal has been removed from an information processing device having a display unit and a support unit that removably supports the portable information terminal; controlling the display unit; and the support unit removably supporting the portable information terminal on a rear or side side of the display unit.

[0008] According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program that causes a computer to determine whether a portable information terminal has been removed from a support section of an information processing device having a display section and a support section that removably supports the portable information terminal, and to control the display section, wherein the support section removably supports the portable information terminal on a rear or side side of the display section. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, in a configuration in which a support stand having a display unit and a portable information device are detachable, the display unit of the support stand can be effectively utilized even when the portable information device is detached from the support stand. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a POS system using an information processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram (part 1) showing the configuration of the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram (part 2) showing the configuration of the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram (part 3) showing the configuration of the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a display switching operation (part 1) in the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display switching operation (part 2) in the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display unit of the support stand in the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a display switching operation (part 1) in the information processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a display switching operation (part 2) in the information processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] [First embodiment] An information processing apparatus and an information processing method according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. FIG.

[0012] First, the configuration of the information processing device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a POS system using the information processing device according to the present embodiment. Fig. 2 to Fig. 4 are schematic diagrams showing the configuration of the information processing device according to the present embodiment. Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing device according to the present embodiment.

[0013] The information processing device according to this embodiment is used as a POS device in a POS system installed in a store that sells products. As shown in Fig. 1, a POS system 2 is constructed and installed in a store 1. The POS system 2 includes an information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, a store server 12, and an access point 14. The information processing device 10, the store server 12, and the access point 14 are connected to a network 16, which is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0014] The information processing device 10 functioning as a POS device has a portable information device 100 and a support stand 200 for the portable information device 100 that detachably supports the portable information device 100. A peripheral device 300 is connected to the support stand 200. One or more information processing devices 10 according to this embodiment are installed in the store 1. The support stand 200 for the information processing device 10 is installed, for example, on a cash register counter of the store 1. The number of information processing devices 10 is not particularly limited, and one or more can be installed depending on the size of the store 1. In addition, the installation location of the support stand 200 for the information processing device 10 is not particularly limited, and the support stand 200 can be installed in a place other than the cash register counter of the store 1.

[0015] The portable information device 100 is an information device that can be carried by a store clerk who is an operator. The portable information device 100 functions as a POS terminal in a POS system 2 introduced in a store 1. The portable information device 100 can be used by a store clerk in either an attached state or an unattached state. That is, the portable information device 100 can be used by a store clerk in an attached state, that is, in a state where it is attached to a support base 200 installed on a cash register counter of the store 1. Also, the portable information device 100 can be carried and used by a store clerk not only at the cash register counter of the store 1 but also in places other than the cash register counter of the store 1 in an unattached state, that is, in a state where it is detached from the support base 200.

[0016] The portable information device 100 in the mounted state attached to the support stand 200 is connected to the network 16 by wire via the wired communication unit 238 (see FIG. 5) of the support stand 200. This allows the portable information device 100 in the mounted state to transmit and receive data to and from the store server 12 and other external devices via the network 16 by wired communication. Note that the connection between the portable information device 100 in the mounted state and the network 16 is not limited to this. For example, when the portable information device 100 detects that it is mounted on the support stand 200, it can also be connected by wire or wirelessly to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or wireless communication unit of the support stand 200.

[0017] The peripheral device 300 attached to the support base 200 includes, for example, a code scanner 302, a non-contact IC (Integrated Circuit) reader / writer 304, a printer 306, a cash drawer 308, etc., which will be described later. The portable information device 100 in the attached state can control the peripheral device 300 via the support base 200.

[0018] In this way, the support base 200 can function as a cradle or docking station, which is an expansion unit that expands the functionality of the portable information device 100 attached thereto.

[0019] On the other hand, the portable information device 100 in an unworn state that has been removed from the support stand 200 is wirelessly connected to the network 16 by wireless communication with the access point 14. This enables the portable information device 100 in an unworn state to transmit and receive data to and from the store server 12 and other external devices via the network 16 by wireless communication. Note that the connection between the portable information device 100 in an unworn state and the network 16 is not limited to this. For example, the portable information device 100 in an unworn state can be wirelessly or wiredly connected to the support stand 200, and wired or wirelessly connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or wireless communication unit of the support stand 200.

[0020] The store server 12 is a POS server that manages, for example, information on products sold in the store 1, tallying up sales data, managing sales, managing inventory, and the like, and manages the operation of the POS system 2. The store server 12 is installed, for example, in the back yard of the store 1. The store server 12 manages data such as product information used in the information processing device 10 used as a POS device.

[0021] The access point 14 is a wireless communication device that performs wireless communication with the mobile information device 100 in an unworn state to connect the mobile information device 100 to the network 16. The access point 14 is installed, for example, on the ceiling of the store 1. Furthermore, one or more access points 14 may be installed depending on, for example, the size of the store 1, the wireless environment, and the like.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 2 to Fig. 4, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment has a portable information device 100 and a support stand 200 that detachably supports the portable information device 100. The support stand 200 has a display 202. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the information processing device 10 with the portable information device 100 attached, as viewed from the rear side of the display 202. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the information processing device 10 with the portable information device 100 attached, as viewed from the front side of the display 202. Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the portable information device 100 has been removed from the information processing device 10 shown in Fig. 2.

[0023] The support base 200 that supports the portable information device 100 has a display 202 , a main body portion 204 , and a holder portion 206 .

[0024] The main body 204 functions as a support for supporting the portable information device 100 and the display 202. Furthermore, the main body 204 functions as a housing that houses therein a power supply unit 234, an external I / F (Interface) unit 236, and the like, which will be described later.

[0025] The main body 204 has a base 208 that is placed at an installation location such as a cash register counter, and a plate-shaped leg 210 that extends upward from one end of the base 208. The upper portion of the leg 210 forms an inclined portion 212 that is inclined toward the other end of the base 208 with respect to the vertical direction.

[0026] An attachment portion 214 for the display 202 is provided at the upper end of the inclined portion 212 inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The display 202 is attached to the attachment portion 214 so as to face obliquely upward. That is, the display 202 is attached to the attachment portion 214 so that the display screen 216 faces obliquely upward on the outside of the other end of the main body portion 204 opposite to the one end where the leg portion 210 of the main body portion 204 is provided. The display 202 is fixed to the attachment portion 214. The attachment portion 214 functions as a support portion that supports the display 202. The method of attaching the display 202 to the attachment portion 214 is not particularly limited, but for example, screws or the like are used. In addition, the attachment portion 214 can be configured so that the inclination angle of the display 202 can be adjusted by using an angle adjustment mechanism such as a hinge.

[0027] The display 202 attached to the mounting portion 214 functions as a display portion, has a rectangular plate-like outer shape, and has a rectangular display screen 216 corresponding to this outer shape. The rectangular plate-like display 202 is attached to the mounting portion 214 with its long axis direction oriented horizontally. The display 202 may also be attached to the mounting portion 214 with its short axis direction oriented horizontally.

[0028] The display 202 functioning as a display unit having a display screen 216 is not particularly limited and can be configured with various displays. For example, the display 202 is configured with a liquid crystal display, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, a VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), an FIP (Fluorescent Indicator Panel), etc.

[0029] The support base 200 is installed, for example, on a checkout counter so that the display screen 216 of the display 202 faces a customer who comes to the checkout counter to pay for the items they wish to purchase. The mounting portion 214 supports the display 202 so that the display 202 faces the customer. In other words, the mounting portion 214 supports the display 202 so that the display screen 216 of the display 202 faces the customer. As described above, the display 202 is mounted on the mounting portion 214 so that the display screen 216 faces diagonally upward, making it easier for customers to view the display screen 216.

[0030] Under the control of the portable information device 100, the display 202 displays various information such as transaction information to the customer on the display screen 216. Transaction information displayed on the display 202 includes, for example, the name of the product being processed for the transaction, the quantity of the product, the sales price, the discount amount, the total price, the tax amount, the received amount, the change amount, etc. Furthermore, under the control of the portable information device 100, the display 202 can also display information regarding advertisements, promotions, events, etc. to the customer on the display screen 216. The display 202 can also be configured as a touch panel. In this case, the display 202 can receive touch input from the customer on the display screen 216.

[0031] As described below, when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200, the information displayed on the display 202 is switched. When the portable information device 100 is attached to the support base 200, the installation time information such as billing information is displayed on the display 202 as described above. When the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200, removal time information such as advertising information and guide information that is different from the installation time information is displayed. The installation time information and removal time information displayed on the display 202 may be image information or video information. Furthermore, the installation time information and the removal time information do not need to be completely different from each other, and some information may overlap with each other.

[0032] The main body 204 including the inclined portion 212 has a shape in which a space S is formed between the display 202 supported by the mounting portion 214 and the inclined portion 212. Peripheral devices connected to the support base 200 can be placed in the space S, and it is possible to save space at a cash register counter or the like where the information processing device 10 is installed. In addition, by forming the space S, a heat dissipation effect can be obtained in the information processing device 10.

[0033] Moreover, a holder section 206 is provided on the upper inclined surface of the inclined section 212. The holder section 206 functions as a support section that holds and supports the portable information device 100 by sandwiching it in a direction along the inclined surface of the inclined section 212. The holder section 206 detachably supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the rear side of the display 202 opposite the display screen 216. Note that the holder section 206 may detachably support the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the side side of the display 202.

[0034] The portable information device 100 held by the holder 206 has a rectangular plate-like outer shape, and has a display screen 104 of a rectangular touch panel 102 corresponding to this outer shape. The holder 206 holds the portable information device 100 by sandwiching it from the short axis direction so that the long axis direction of the rectangular plate-like portable information device 100 is horizontal. The holder 206 supports the portable information device 100 so that it faces diagonally upward. That is, the holder 206 holds the portable information device 100 so that the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 faces diagonally upward on the outer side of one end where the leg 210 of the main body 204 is provided. The holder 206 may hold the portable information device 100 so that the short axis direction of the rectangular plate-like portable information device 100 is horizontal.

[0035] Moreover, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 so that the portable information device 100 faces the store clerk's side, which is different from the customer's side. That is, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 so that the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 faces the store clerk's side. As described above, the portable information device 100 is supported by the holder unit 206 so that the display screen 104 faces diagonally upward, making it easier for the store clerk to view the display screen 104.

[0036] The holder section 206 supports the portable information device 100 so that the horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display 202. That is, the holder section 206 supports the portable information device 100 so that the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 216 of the display 202. Note that the horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 means the long axis direction when the portable information device 100 is held by the holder section 206 with the long axis direction horizontal, and means the short axis direction when the portable information device 100 is held by the holder section 206 with the short axis direction horizontal. Note that the horizontal axis direction of the display 202 means the long axis direction when the display 202 is attached to the attachment section 214 with the long axis direction horizontal, and means the short axis direction when the display 202 is attached to the attachment section 214 with the short axis direction horizontal. By supporting the portable information device 100 parallel to the display 202 in this manner, the store clerk and the other customer can interact face-to-face while easily viewing the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 and the display screen 216 of the display 202, respectively.

[0037] Holder section 206 has mounting section 218 and claw sections 220, 222 provided at the lower and upper ends, respectively, of mounting section 218. Holder section 206 holds and supports portable information device 100 by clamping portable information device 100 between lower and upper claw sections 220, 222.

[0038] When attaching and mounting the portable information device 100 to the holder section 206, the store clerk, who is the operator, presses the portable information device 100 toward the mounting section 218 of the holder section 206 with the long axis direction horizontal. The claws 220, 222 are pushed aside by the pressed portable information device 100 and elastically spread outward. When the portable information device 100 is further pressed and contacts the mounting section 218, the claws 220, 222 elastically return to their original state and hook and engage with the end of the portable information device 100. In this way, the portable information device 100 is attached and mounted to the holder section 206.

[0039] On the other hand, when the portable information device 100 is to be removed from the holder part 206, the portable information device 100 attached to the holder part 206 is pulled away from the holder part 206 by a store clerk who is an operator. The claw parts 220, 222 are pushed aside by the portable information device 100 being pulled away and elastically spread outward. When the portable information device 100 is further pulled away, the claw parts 220, 222 come off the end of the portable information device 100 and elastically return to their original state. In this manner, the portable information device 100 is removed from the holder part 206.

[0040] The mechanism by which the holder section 206 detachably holds the portable information device 100 is not limited to the mechanism using the claw sections 220 and 222, and various mechanisms can be used. Also, the holder section 206 may support the portable information device 100 placed on the placement section 218 from below.

[0041] As described above, the holder section 206 detachably supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the back or side of the display 202 attached and supported by the attachment section 214. The portable information device 100 supported by the holder section 206 faces a different direction from the display 202 supported by the attachment section 214. That is, the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 supported by the holder section 206 faces a different direction from the display screen 216 of the display 202 supported by the attachment section 214. More specifically, the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 and the display screen 216 of the display 202 of the portable information device 100 face in opposite directions, diagonally upward.

[0042] The rear surface of the portable information device 100 supported by the holder portion 206 as described above faces the rear surface of the display 202 supported by the attachment portion 214. More specifically, the rear surface of the display 202 and the rear surface of the portable information device 100 are substantially opposite to each other.

[0043] A connection connector 224 is provided on the holder section 206 that holds the portable information device 100. The connection connector 224 is a connector for electrically connecting the portable information device 100 supported by the holder section 206 to the support base 200. The connection connector 224 is provided, for example, on a claw section 222 on the lower side of the holder section 206. The connection connector 106 provided on the portable information device 100 is connected to the connection connector 224, whereby the portable information device 100 is electrically connected to the support base 200.

[0044] The connection format of the connectors 106, 224 is not particularly limited, and various methods can be adopted. For example, a connection method can be adopted in which the connectors 106, 224 are contact terminals with corresponding contacts lined up, and the corresponding contacts are brought into contact with each other by being aligned by magnetic attraction, three-dimensional shape, etc., so that the two are electrically connected. Also, for example, a connection method can be adopted in which the connector 224 on the support base 200 side is a male type and the connector 106 on the mobile information device 100 side is a female type, and the connector 224 is fitted into the connector 106, so that the two are electrically connected.

[0045] The connector 224 functions as a connector that connects the portable information device 100 attached to the holder unit 206 to the display 202. The portable information device 100 can control the display of the display 202 connected via the connectors 106 and 224.

[0046] Furthermore, a plurality of USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors 226 for connecting peripheral devices are provided on, for example, the lower side of the main body 204. Peripheral devices 300 such as a code scanner 302, a non-contact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306, and a cash drawer 308 are connected to the USB connectors 226.

[0047] Furthermore, a communication connector 228 for connecting a communication cable such as a LAN cable is provided on, for example, the lower side of the main body 204. The communication connector 228 is, for example, a LAN connector such as an RJ-45. The support base 200 is connected to the network 16 via the communication cable connected to the communication connector 228.

[0048] Furthermore, a display terminal 230 for connecting an external display is provided on, for example, the lower side of the main body 204. The display terminal 230 is, for example, an HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) terminal, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) terminal, or the like.

[0049] A power connector 232 for supplying power is provided on the lower side of the main body 204. An AC (Alternating Current) adapter is connected to the power connector 232. The AC adapter converts AC power from a commercial power source into DC power and supplies it to the support stand 200.

[0050] The portions of the main body 204 where the USB connector 226, the communication connector 228, the display terminal 230, and the power connector 232 are provided are not particularly limited. These may be provided in any suitable portion of the main body 204.

[0051] On the other hand, the portable information device 100 functioning as a POS terminal is a portable computer device such as a tablet terminal. The portable information device 100 is detachably attached to and supported by a holder portion 206 of a support stand 200. The portable information device 100 has a rectangular plate shape, and is supported by the support stand 200 with its long axis direction lying horizontally. The portable information device 100 can be used both in an attached state attached to the support stand 200 and in an unattached state detached from the support stand 200.

[0052] The portable information device 100 has a POS application program installed therein, which has functions such as product sales registration, accounting, product information registration, and inventory management, and functions as a part of a POS device. The portable information device 100 can be used for different or the same purpose when in an attached state and when not attached. The portable information device 100 can be configured so that its function is switched when it is detached from the support base 200. Furthermore, the portable information device 100 has application programs other than the POS application program installed therein as necessary.

[0053] First, the portable information device 100 in the attached state can function as a part of a POS device that executes the accounting process for the products purchased by the customer. In this case, the portable information device 100 in the attached state is used by a store clerk at the cash register counter and controls the peripheral devices connected to the support base 200 to execute the accounting process. The peripheral devices include a code scanner 302, a non-contact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306, a cash drawer 308, etc.

[0054] On the other hand, the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state can function as, for example, a handy terminal that executes inventory management processing. In this case, the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state is taken from the cash register counter to a product storage location such as a warehouse in the store 1 and used by a store clerk to execute inventory management processing. The inventory management processing includes inspection, product registration, inventory taking, ordering, etc. When the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state is used as a POS device, the above-mentioned peripheral devices can be directly connected to the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state by wire or wirelessly as necessary.

[0055] Touch panel 102 of portable information device 100 functions as a display unit and an input unit, and displays the screen of an application program started in portable information device 100 on display screen 104, thereby displaying various information to the store clerk. The store clerk can operate the application program by performing a touch input on display screen 104 of touch panel 102.

[0056] The above-mentioned connector 106 is provided at a side end along the longitudinal direction of the portable information device 100. By connecting the connector 106 to the connector 224 of the support base 200 as described above, the portable information device 100 is electrically connected to the support base 200.

[0057] Fig. 5 shows an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing device 10 in which the portable information device 100 is attached to the support stand 200. Note that the hardware configuration of the information processing device 10 is not limited to the configuration shown in Fig. 5, and various configurations can be adopted.

[0058] 5, the portable information device 100 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 108, an internal storage 110, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112. The portable information device 100 also has a first wireless communication unit 114, a second wireless communication unit 116, an attachment / detachment sensor 118, and a camera 120. The portable information device 100 also has a touch panel controller 122 and a touch panel 102. The portable information device 100 also has a connection connector 106, an external I / F unit 124, and a USB connector 126. The portable information device 100 also has a power supply unit 128 and a battery 130.

[0059] The CPU 108, the internal storage 110, the RAM 112, the first wireless communication unit 114, the second wireless communication unit 116, the attachment / detachment sensor 118, the camera 120, the connector 106, the touch panel controller 122, and the external I / F unit 124 are connected to a bus line 132. A USB connector 126 is connected to the external I / F unit 124. A power supply unit 128 is connected to the connector 106. A battery 130 is connected to the power supply unit 128.

[0060] CPU 108 operates by executing a program stored in internal storage 110, and functions as a control unit that controls the overall operation of portable information device 100. CPU 108 also executes a POS application program stored in internal storage 110 to perform various processes as a POS device. RAM 112 provides a memory area necessary for the operation of CPU 108.

[0061] The internal storage 110 is configured with a storage medium such as a non-volatile memory, a hard disk drive, etc., and functions as a storage unit. The internal storage 110 stores programs executed by the CPU 108, data referenced by the CPU 108 when the programs are executed, etc.

[0062] The first wireless communication unit 114 performs wireless communication with the access point 14, etc., according to, for example, a wireless LAN standard, under the control of the CPU 108. The wireless LAN standard is Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or the like that complies with IEEE802.11 established by IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.). In addition, the first wireless communication unit 114 can also function as a wireless communication unit that wirelessly outputs the display output of the portable information device 100 to a wireless display adapter 242 of the support stand 200, as described in the second embodiment.

[0063] The second wireless communication unit 116 performs wireless communication with peripheral devices having corresponding wireless communication functions by Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication method, infrared communication method, etc., according to the control of the CPU 108. This allows the CPU 108 to control the peripheral devices via the second wireless communication unit 116.

[0064] The attachment / detachment sensor 118 detects attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100, and outputs an output signal according to whether the portable information device 100 is attached to the support base 200 or not. The attachment / detachment sensor 118 is, for example, a magnetic sensor, and detects a magnetic field caused by a magnet 244 provided on the support base 200 to detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. Note that the attachment / detachment sensor 118 may be one that detects attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 by an optical method, an electrical method, a mechanical method, or other method.

[0065] The camera 120 captures an image of a subject and outputs image data of the subject under the control of the CPU 108. For example, the portable information device 100 in an unworn state can also function as an image scanner that captures an image of a code symbol attached to a product or the like using the camera 120 and acquires information from the captured image. The code symbol is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include one-dimensional codes such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes such as QR Code (registered trademark).

[0066] Touch panel 102 functions as a display unit having display screen 104, and also functions as an input unit that accepts touch input to display screen 104. Touch panel controller 122, under the control of CPU 108, controls the display on display screen 104 of touch panel 102, monitors touch input to display screen 104, and acquires input data by the touch input.

[0067] As described above, when the portable information device 100 is attached to the support stand 200, the connection connector 106 is detachably connected to the connection connector 224 of the support stand 200. When the connection connector 106 is connected to the connection connector 224, the CPU 108 becomes able to control each part of the support stand 200.

[0068] The external I / F unit 124 controls transmission and reception of data via the USB connector 126 under the control of the CPU 108. Peripheral devices connectable according to the USB standard can be detachably connected to the USB connector 126 as necessary. The CPU 108 can control the peripheral devices connected to the USB connector 126.

[0069] The power supply unit 128 supplies power from the battery 130 as a driving power source to each unit of the portable information device 100. The portable information device 100 in an unworn state can operate using the driving power provided by the battery 130.

[0070] Furthermore, when the portable information device 100 is in the worn state, the power supply unit 128 is supplied with charging power and driving power from the power supply unit 234 of the support stand 200 via the connectors 106, 224. The power supply unit 128 charges the battery 130 with the charging power supplied from the power supply unit 234. The power supply unit 128 also supplies the driving power supplied from the power supply unit 234 to each unit of the portable information device 100. The portable information device 100 in the worn state can operate using the driving power supplied from the power supply unit 234.

[0071] As described above, the support stand 200 has the display 202, the connection connector 224, the USB connector 226, the communication connector 228, the display terminal 230, and the power connector 232. The support stand 200 also has a power supply unit 234, an external I / F unit 236, a wired communication unit 238, a display controller 240, a wireless display adapter 242, and a magnet 244.

[0072] The connection connector 224, the external I / F unit 236, the wired communication unit 238, and the display controller 240 are connected to a bus line 246. The connection connector 224 is connected to a power supply unit 234. The power supply unit 234 is connected to a power connector 232. The external I / F unit 236 is connected to a USB connector 226. The wired communication unit 238 is connected to a communication connector 228. The display controller 240 is connected to a display 202 and a display terminal 230. The display 202 is connected to a wireless display adapter 242.

[0073] The external I / F unit 236 controls transmission and reception of data via the USB connector 226 under the control of the CPU 108. A code scanner 302, a non-contact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306, and a cash drawer 308 are detachably connected to the multiple USB connectors 226 as peripheral devices connectable according to the USB standard. The CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can control the peripheral devices connected to the USB connector 226.

[0074] The wired communication unit 238 is connected to the network 16 by a communication cable connected to the communication connector 228, and transmits and receives data via the network 16. The CPU 108 of the mobile information device 100 can transmit and receive data to and from the store server 12 on the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238.

[0075] The display 202 functions as a display unit having a display screen 216. The display 202 is controlled by the portable information device 100. That is, the display controller 240 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 in accordance with the control of the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100. Furthermore, when an external display is connected to the display terminal 230, the display controller 240 controls the display on the external display. Note that when the display 202 or the external display is configured with a touch panel, a touch panel controller can be used.

[0076] The wireless display adapter 242 receives the display output of the portable information device 100 transmitted wirelessly and displays it on the display 202. That is, when the portable information device 100 is not attached, the wireless display adapter 242 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 according to the display information transmitted wirelessly from the portable information device 100. The transmission standard for wirelessly transmitting the display output of the portable information device 100 to the wireless display adapter 242 in this manner is not particularly limited, and various standards can be used. For example, the transmission standard may be Miracast (registered trademark), AirPlay (registered trademark), WiGig (registered trademark) (Wireless Gigabit), etc.

[0077] The power supply unit 234 supplies power supplied from an AC adapter connected to the power connector 232 as a driving power source to each unit of the support stand 200. The power supply unit 234 also supplies power supplied from the AC adapter as a driving power source to peripheral devices that are connected to the USB connector 226 and can operate on bus power.

[0078] Furthermore, when the portable information device 100 is in a mounted state, the power supply unit 234 supplies charging power and driving power to the power supply unit 128 of the portable information device 100 via the connectors 106 and 224 .

[0079] The magnet 244 is attached, for example, to the holder portion 206. As described above, the magnetic field generated by the magnet 244 is detected by the attachment / detachment sensor 118 in order to detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100.

[0080] The code scanner 302 operates under the control of the CPU 108, and reads code symbols attached to products etc. for which a transaction is to be carried out. There is no particular limitation on the code symbols, but examples include the above-mentioned barcodes, QR codes, and other one-dimensional or two-dimensional codes.

[0081] The contactless IC reader / writer 304 operates under the control of the CPU 108, and obtains credit card information and electronic money card information for payment from a contactless IC chip included in a device such as a customer's smartphone or a medium such as a card.

[0082] The printer 306 operates under the control of the CPU 108, and prints and outputs receipts and the like.

[0083] The cash drawer 308 operates according to the operation of the CPU 108, and opens the drawer for storing coins, bills, etc. when cash is exchanged for cash settlement.

[0084] If necessary, peripheral devices other than the code scanner 302 and the like can be connected to the support base 200 and operated.

[0085] The support stand 200 further includes a CPU 248, an internal storage 250, and a RAM 252. The CPU 248, the internal storage 250, and the RAM 252 are connected to a bus line 246. The support stand 200 can function as a computer device by itself.

[0086] The CPU 248 operates by executing a program stored in the internal storage 250, and functions as a control unit that controls the operation of the entire support stand 200. This allows the CPU 248 to control the operation of each unit in the support stand 200, control various data communications with the portable information device 100, control the operation of the peripheral device 300, etc. The RAM 252 provides a memory area necessary for the operation of the CPU 248.

[0087] Furthermore, the CPU 248 functions as a display control unit that switches the information displayed on the display 202 when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200, as will be described later.

[0088] The internal storage 250 is configured with a storage medium such as a non-volatile memory, a hard disk drive, etc., and functions as a storage unit. The internal storage 250 stores programs executed by the CPU 248, data referenced by the CPU 248 when executing the programs, etc.

[0089] Furthermore, the internal storage 250 can store detachment time information such as advertising information, guidance information, etc. to be displayed on the display 202 when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200 .

[0090] Furthermore, the support stand 200 may have a wireless communication unit in addition to or instead of the wired communication unit 238. The CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can be wired or wirelessly connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or wireless communication unit of the support stand 200. For example, when the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 detects that it is attached to the support stand 200, it can be wired or wirelessly connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or wireless communication unit of the support stand 200. Also, for example, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 in an unattached state is wirelessly or wiredly connected to the support stand 200, and can be wired or wirelessly connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or wireless communication unit of the support stand 200.

[0091] In this manner, the information processing device 10 having the portable information device 100 and the support stand 200 is configured.

[0092] The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment can display and present information to a store clerk and a customer who are facing each other, respectively, using the portable information device 100 and the display 202. This allows the store clerk to smoothly handle customer interactions.

[0093] Furthermore, the portable information device 100 can be removed from the support stand 200 by a store clerk for use as needed. The portable information device 100 functions as a part of the POS device when attached to the support stand 200, and can also function as a device used for purposes other than the POS device, such as inventory management processing, when removed from the support stand 200. This allows the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment to execute various processes using the portable information device 100.

[0094] Furthermore, when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support stand 200, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment switches the information displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 from the attachment information, such as billing information, to different removal information. The removal information is advertising information, guidance information, and the like. This makes it possible to display appropriate information on the display 202 depending on the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 relative to the support stand 200, thereby making it possible to make effective use of the display 202 of the support stand 200. In this way, the support stand 200 including the display 202 can function as a digital signage device that transmits information by image or video when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support stand 200.

[0095] The display switching operation of the display 202 in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be further described below with reference to Figs. 6 to 8. Figs. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the display switching operation in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Fig. 6 shows the display switching operation when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100. Fig. 7 shows the display switching operation when detecting attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display 202 of the support base 200 in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. The information processing method according to this embodiment is executed by performing the display switching operation in the information processing device 10.

[0096] First, the display switching operation when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0097] First, in the support base 200, the CPU 248 acquires attachment / detachment information, which is information indicating whether the portable information device 100 has been detached from the support base 200, as shown in Fig. 6 (step S102). The attachment / detachment information is not particularly limited, but for example, an attachment / detachment sensor similar to the attachment / detachment sensor 118 can be provided in the support base 200 to detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100, and the output signal can be acquired as the attachment / detachment information.

[0098] Next, the CPU 248 determines whether or not the portable information device 100 has been detached from the support base 200 based on the acquired attachment / detachment information (step S104).

[0099] The CPU 248 executes step S102 of acquiring the attachment / detachment information and the subsequent step S104 periodically or irregularly.

[0100] When the CPU 248 determines that the portable information device 100 has been detached from the support stand 200 (step S104, YES), it determines whether or not attachment time information is displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 (step S106).

[0101] When the CPU 248 determines that the attachment time information is displayed on the display 202 (step S106, YES), the CPU 248 switches the information displayed on the display 202 from the attachment time information to the removal time information (step S108). The CPU 248 displays the removal time information stored in the internal storage 250.

[0102] On the other hand, when CPU 248 determines that the attachment time information is not being displayed on display 202, that is, that the removal time information is being displayed (step S106, NO), it continues to display the removal time information on display 202 as is.

[0103] Furthermore, when the CPU 248 determines that the portable information device 100 remains attached to the support stand 200 (step S104, NO), it determines whether or not attachment time information is displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 (step S110).

[0104] When CPU 248 determines that the installation time information is being displayed on display 202 (step S110, YES), it continues to display the installation time information on display 202 as is.

[0105] On the other hand, when CPU 248 determines that attachment time information is not being displayed on display 202, that is, removal time information is being displayed (step S110, NO), CPU 248 switches the information displayed on display 202 to attachment time information (step S112).

[0106] The CPU 248 periodically or irregularly repeats the above-mentioned steps from step S102 onwards to monitor the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 and displays on the display 202 information according to the attachment / detachment state.

[0107] Next, the display switching operation when attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 is detected will be described with reference to FIG.

[0108] First, in the support base 200, the CPU 248 determines whether or not attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 from the support base 200 has been detected based on the attachment / detachment information as shown in Fig. 7 (step S122). The attachment / detachment information can be acquired in the same manner as described above.

[0109] When the CPU 248 determines that the attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 has not been detected (step S122, NO), the CPU 248 continuously determines whether the attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 has been detected (step S122).

[0110] On the other hand, when the CPU 248 determines that attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 has been detected (step S122, YES), it then determines whether the portable information device 100 has been attached to the support base 200 (step S124). That is, the CPU 248 determines whether the attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 detected in step S122 is attachment of the portable information device 100 to the support base 200 or removal of the portable information device 100 from the support base 200.

[0111] When the CPU 248 determines that the portable information device 100 is attached to the support stand 200 (step S124, YES), the information displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 is switched from removal time information to attachment time information. As a result, the CPU 248 displays the attachment time information on the display 202 (step S126).

[0112] On the other hand, when the CPU 248 determines that the portable information device 100 is not attached to the support base 200, that is, that the portable information device 100 has been removed from the support base 200 (step S124, NO), the CPU 248 switches the information displayed on the display 202 from the attachment time information to the removal time information. As a result, the CPU 248 displays the removal time information on the display 202 (step S128).

[0113] After step S126 or step S128, the CPU 248 returns to step S122 and continuously determines whether or not attachment or detachment of the portable information device 100 has been detected.

[0114] While the information processing device 10 is in operation, the display switching operation is performed as described above when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 and when detecting attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. As a result, the display on the display 202 of the support base 200 is switched.

[0115] 8(a) shows an example of the attachment time information displayed on the display 202. When the portable information device 100 is attached to the support base 200, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 controls the display of the display 202 to display the attachment time information on the display 202.

[0116] Examples of the attachment time information include accounting information including the amount of the price, the amount of the deposit, the amount of change, and the like, as shown in FIG. 8(a). The attachment time information may further include, for example, information related to advertisements and information related to guidance, and may overlap with some of the information in the removal time information. The information related to advertisements and information related to guidance included in the attachment time information may be the same as the information at the time of removal, or may be separate from the information at the time of removal. The attachment time information may be not only accounting information, but also information related to advertisements and information related to guidance that are different from the information at the time of removal. For example, if the portable information device 100 is not operated for a predetermined period of time, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can display the information related to advertisements and information related to guidance included in the attachment time information on the display 202.

[0117] 8(b) and 8(c) show examples of removal information displayed on the display 202. When the portable information device 100 is removed from the support base 200, the CPU 248 of the support base 200 controls the display of the display 202 to display the removal information on the display 202. The removal information may be different from the attachment information, or may partially overlap with the attachment information.

[0118] An example of the removal time information is information related to advertising as shown in Fig. 8(b). Information related to advertising includes, for example, information advertising products, services, brands, companies, etc., and information announcing special sales, campaigns, events, etc.

[0119] Furthermore, the removal information may be information related to guidance as shown in Fig. 8(c). Information related to guidance may include, for example, information for guiding customers to a specific location in store 1, information showing a floor guide of store 1, information notifying store 1 of its business hours, changes in business hours, holidays, etc.

[0120] The removal information may be information whose content corresponds to the location where the support stand 200 is installed, such as information about advertising targeted at the customer base of the store 1 where the support stand 200 is installed.

[0121] In this way, according to this embodiment, when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support stand 200, the information displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 is switched from the attached information to the detached information. This allows appropriate information to be displayed on the display 202 depending on the attached / detached state of the portable information device 100, so that the display 202 of the support stand 200 can be used effectively.

[0122] As the removal information, in addition to the information stored in the internal storage 250 of the support stand 200, information stored in an external storage device such as the storage device of a server such as the store server 12 via the network 16 can be used. In this case, the CPU 248 of the support stand 200 can obtain the removal information stored in an external storage device such as the storage device of the store server 12 via the network 16 and display it on the display 202.

[0123] Furthermore, the removal information may be information streamed by a server such as the store server 12. In this case, the CPU 248 of the support stand 200 can display the removal information streamed by the store server 12 on the display 202 via the network 16.

[0124] [Second embodiment] An information processing device and an information processing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Note that components similar to those of the information processing device and the information processing method according to the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0125] In the above first embodiment, a case where the CPU 248 of the support base 200 mainly switches the display on the display 202 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a case where the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 mainly switches the display on the display 202 will be described. Note that the configuration of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is similar to that of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0126] In this embodiment, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 functions as a display control unit that switches information to be displayed on the display 202 when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200. When the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200, the CPU 108 controls the display of the display 202 via the wireless display adapter 242.

[0127] Furthermore, the internal storage 110 of the portable information device 100 can store detachment time information such as advertising information, guidance information, etc. to be displayed on the display 202 when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support base 200 .

[0128] The display switching operation of the display 202 in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described below with reference to Figs. 9 and 10. Figs. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the display switching operation in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Fig. 9 shows the display switching operation when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100. Fig. 10 shows the display switching operation when detecting attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. The information processing method according to this embodiment is executed by performing the display switching operation in the information processing device 10.

[0129] First, the display switching operation when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0130] First, in the portable information device 100, the CPU 108 acquires an output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118 (step S202) as shown in Fig. 9. As described above, the attachment / detachment sensor 118 detects attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100, and outputs an output signal according to whether the portable information device 100 is attached to the support base 200 or not.

[0131] Next, CPU 108 determines whether or not portable information device 100 has been detached from support base 200 based on the acquired output signal of attachment / detachment sensor 118 (step S204). CPU 108 can also determine whether or not portable information device 100 has been detached from support base 200 based on information other than the output signal of attachment / detachment sensor 118, such as information regarding the presence or absence of power supply from power supply unit 234 of support base 200.

[0132] The CPU 108 periodically or irregularly executes step S202 of acquiring the output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118 and the subsequent step S204. In this way, the CPU 108 monitors the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100.

[0133] When CPU 108 determines that portable information device 100 has been detached from support stand 200 (step S204, YES), CPU 108 determines whether or not attachment time information is displayed on display 202 of support stand 200 (step S206). Note that CPU 108 of portable information device 100 detached from support stand 200 can acquire information displayed on display 202 of support stand 200, for example, via wireless communication with wireless display adapter 242. In addition, when support stand 200 has a wireless communication unit, CPU 108 can acquire information displayed on display 202 of support stand 200 via wireless communication with support stand 200 by first wireless communication unit 114 or second wireless communication unit 116.

[0134] When CPU 108 determines that attachment time information is being displayed on display 202 (step S206, YES), it switches the information displayed on display 202 from attachment time information to removal time information (step S208). At this time, CPU 108 wirelessly transmits the removal time information as display information to wireless display adapter 242 of support stand 200 via first wireless communication unit 114. CPU 248 transmits the removal time information stored in internal storage 110. Wireless display adapter 242 controls the display on display screen 216 of display 202 according to the removal time information wirelessly transmitted from CPU 108. In this way, CPU 108 wirelessly displays the removal time information on display 202.

[0135] On the other hand, when CPU 108 determines that the attachment time information is not being displayed on display 202, that is, that the removal time information is being displayed (step S206, NO), it continues to display the removal time information on display 202 as is.

[0136] Furthermore, when CPU 108 determines that portable information device 100 remains attached to support stand 200 (step S204, NO), CPU 108 determines whether or not attachment time information is displayed on display 202 of support stand 200 (step S210).

[0137] When CPU 108 determines that the installation time information is being displayed on display 202 (step S210, YES), it continues to display the installation time information on display 202 as is.

[0138] On the other hand, when CPU 108 determines that the attachment time information is not displayed on display 202, that is, that the removal time information is displayed (step S210, NO), it switches the information displayed on display 202 to attachment time information (step S212). At this time, CPU 108 transmits the attachment time information as display information by wire to display controller 240 of support stand 200 connected by wire via connectors 106, 224. Display controller 240 controls the display on display screen 216 of display 202 according to the attachment time information transmitted by wire from CPU 108. In this way, CPU 108 displays the attachment time information on display 202 by wire via support stand 200.

[0139] The CPU 108 periodically or irregularly repeats the above-mentioned steps from step S202 onwards to monitor the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 and displays on the display 202 information according to the attachment / detachment state.

[0140] Next, the display switching operation when attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 is detected will be described with reference to FIG.

[0141] First, in the portable information device 100, the CPU 108 determines whether or not attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 from the support base 200 has been detected based on the output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118, as shown in FIG. 10 (step S222).

[0142] When CPU 108 determines that attachment / detachment of portable information device 100 has not been detected (step S222, NO), CPU 108 continuously determines whether attachment / detachment of portable information device 100 has been detected (step S222).

[0143] On the other hand, when CPU 108 determines that attachment / detachment of portable information device 100 has been detected (step S222, YES), CPU 108 subsequently determines whether portable information device 100 has been attached to support stand 200 (step S224). That is, CPU 108 determines whether the attachment / detachment of portable information device 100 detected in step S222 is attachment of portable information device 100 to support stand 200 or removal of portable information device 100 from support stand 200.

[0144] When CPU 108 determines that portable information device 100 is attached to support stand 200 (step S224, YES), the information displayed on display 202 of support stand 200 is switched from removal time information to attachment time information. As a result, CPU 108 displays the attachment time information on display 202 (step S226).

[0145] On the other hand, when CPU 108 determines that portable information device 100 is not attached to support stand 200, that is, that portable information device 100 has been removed from support stand 200 (step S224, NO), CPU 108 switches the information displayed on display 202 from attachment time information to removal time information. As a result, CPU 108 displays the removal time information on display 202 (step S228).

[0146] After step S226 or step S228, the CPU 108 returns to step S222 and continuously determines whether or not attachment or detachment of the portable information device 100 has been detected.

[0147] While the information processing device 10 is in operation, the display switching operation is performed as described above when monitoring the attachment / detachment state of the portable information device 100 and when detecting attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. As a result, the display on the display 202 of the support base 200 is switched.

[0148] In this way, according to this embodiment, when the portable information device 100 is detached from the support stand 200, the information displayed on the display 202 of the support stand 200 is switched from the attached information to the detached information. This allows appropriate information to be displayed on the display 202 depending on the attached / detached state of the portable information device 100, so that the display 202 of the support stand 200 can be used effectively.

[0149] In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, information stored in a server such as the store server 12 or information streamed by a server such as the store server 12 can be used as removal time information.

[0150] [Other embodiments] According to yet another embodiment, the information processing device described in the above embodiment can also be configured as shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device according to another embodiment.

[0151] 11, an information processing device 1000 according to another embodiment includes a portable information device 1002, and a support base 1004 having a display unit 1006 and removably supporting the portable information device 1002. The information processing device 1000 also includes a display control unit 1008 that switches the information displayed on the display unit 1006 from first information to second information when the portable information device 1002 is detached from the support base 1004.

[0152] According to the information processing device 1000 of another embodiment, appropriate information can be displayed on the display unit 1006 depending on the attached / detached state of the portable information device 1002, so that the display unit 1006 of the support base 1004 can be used effectively.

[0153] [Modified embodiment] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

[0154] For example, in the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 is used as a POS device in a store that sells products, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing device 10 can also be used as a POS device in a store that provides services.

[0155] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 is used as a POS device, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing device 10 can be used as a device that executes some processing depending on the content of the conversation when the operator meets with the other party face-to-face. An application program depending on the processing content can be installed in the portable information device 100 of the information processing device 10. In addition, a peripheral device depending on the processing content can be connected to the support base 200.

[0156] Also included in the scope of each embodiment is a processing method in which a program for operating the configuration of each embodiment to realize the functions of the above-mentioned embodiments is recorded on a recording medium, the program recorded on the recording medium is read as code, and executed on a computer. That is, a computer-readable recording medium is also included in the scope of each embodiment. The portable information device 100 and the support base 200 can function as such a computer. Also included in each embodiment is not only the recording medium on which the above-mentioned computer program is recorded, but also the computer program itself.

[0157] Examples of the recording medium that can be used include a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a magnetic tape, a non-volatile memory card, and a ROM. In addition, the scope of each embodiment includes not only those that execute processing by a single program recorded on the recording medium, but also those that execute processing by operating on an OS (Operating System) in cooperation with other software and functions of an extension board.

[0158] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but is not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0159] (Appendix 1) A portable information device; A support base having a display unit and removably supporting the portable information device; a display control unit that switches information displayed on the display unit from first information to second information when the portable information device is detached from the support stand; 13. An information processing device comprising:

[0160] (Appendix 2) The support base is A first support portion that supports the display portion; a second support portion that detachably supports the portable information device on a rear side or a side side of the display portion; 2. The information processing device according to claim 1,

[0161] (Appendix 3) The support base has a memory unit that stores second information, The display control unit causes the second information stored in the storage unit to be displayed on the display unit. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

[0162] (Appendix 4) The display control unit acquires the second information stored in the external storage device via a network and displays the second information on the display unit. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

[0163] (Appendix 5) The display control unit causes the second information that is streamed to be displayed on the display unit. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

[0164] (Appendix 6) The second information is information related to an advertisement or a guide. 6. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

[0165] (Appendix 7) The second information is information about a location where the support stand is installed. 7. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

[0166] (Appendix 8) The support base is Support the display unit so that it faces the customer; Support the portable information device so that it faces a side of the store associate that is different from the side of the customer. 8. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

[0167] (Appendix 9) determining whether or not the portable information device has been removed from a support base having a display unit and removably supporting the portable information device; When the portable information device is removed from the support base, the information displayed on the display unit is switched from the first information to the second information. 23. An information processing method comprising:

[0168] (Appendix 10) On the computer, determining whether or not the portable information device has been removed from a support base having a display unit and removably supporting the portable information device; When the portable information device is removed from the support base, the information displayed on the display unit is switched from the first information to the second information. Let it be carried out, The computer is the portable information device or the support stand. A program characterized by: [Explanation of symbols]

[0169] 1. Store 2. POS system 10...Information processing device 12…Store server 14…Access point 16…Network 100...Portable information devices 200…Support stand 202…Display 300…Peripheral devices

Claims

1. A display unit; A control unit that controls the display unit; a support section for removably supporting a mobile information terminal used by a store clerk on a rear side or a side side of the display section; Equipped with When the portable information terminal is removed from the support, the information displayed on the display is switched.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit switches the information displayed on the display unit when the portable information terminal is removed from the support unit.

3. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising another support portion for supporting the display portion so as to face the customer side.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the other support portion supports the display portion so that a display screen of the display portion faces diagonally upward.

5. a main body portion provided with the support portion and the other support portion, The main body portion has an inclined portion inclined with respect to a vertical direction, The support portion is provided on the inclined portion, the main body portion including the inclined portion has a shape in which a space is formed between the display portion supported by the other support portion and the inclined portion, 5. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the display unit and the inclined portion are arranged to surround an upper portion of the space.

6. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the support portion supports the mobile information terminal so that the mobile information terminal faces a side of the store clerk different from a side of the customer.

7. The portable information terminal is provided The portable information terminal includes the control unit.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the control unit switches the information displayed on the display unit via wireless communication when the portable information terminal is removed from the support unit.

9. An information processing method comprising: an information processing device having a display unit and a support unit on the rear or side of the display unit for removably supporting a portable information terminal used by a store clerk; and switching the information displayed on the display unit when the portable information terminal is removed from the support unit.

10. On the computer, The information processing device includes a display unit and a support unit that detachably supports a portable information terminal used by a store clerk on a rear side or a side side of the display unit, and when the portable information terminal is removed from the support unit, the information displayed on the display unit is switched A program characterized by causing a user to execute the following:

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