Ticket machines and programs

Abstract

To provide a commodity sales data processing device that allows a user to easily confirm an available settlement method.SOLUTION: A ticket vending machine 1 includes at least a touch panel (display means) 11 that displays an initial screen (first screen) G1 displayed in the beginning of an operation and an adjustment screen (second screen) G3 displayed upon settlement while switching them. The touch panel 11 displays selectable settlement methods in an available settlement method display column (first display region) G17 provided in the initial screen (first screen) G1. The selectable settlement methods are displayed in an available settlement selection column (second display region) G35 larger than the usable settlement method display column (first display region) G17, provided in the adjustment screen (second screen) G3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is suitable for use as a ticket vending machine, a self-order terminal, etc. Ticket vending machine and programs. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, order acceptance devices such as ticket vending machines are configured to display an order start screen on their operation screen (touch panel, etc.), then by touching a specific part of this order start screen, the screen will transition to a product selection screen where selectable products are displayed, and after selecting a product by touching a displayed product part, a payment screen will be displayed to carry out payment etc., and a meal ticket corresponding to the selected product will be issued. However, in some cases the order start screen is omitted and the product selection screen will be displayed from the beginning. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-310599 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a more user-friendly screen. Ticket vending machine and programs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] Original Akira is , In a ticket vending machine having one display means for customer operation, the display means a first screen displaying an operator for selecting a language to be used from a plurality of languages; a third screen that is displayed when a product is selected after displaying the first screen; The aforementioned Third Screen The second screen that appears when you make a payment after displaying the Indication , moreover, A first display area on the first screen displays available payment methods, and a second display area on the second screen displays available payment methods. larger than the first display area The second display area displays available payment methods so that the payment methods can be selected. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ticket vending machine (product sales data processing device) 1. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the system configuration of a ticket vending machine 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an installation configuration of a plurality of ticket vending machines 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a product file. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an operational flow diagram showing an example of a ticket issuing process. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an initial screen (first screen) G1. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing available payment method display fields G17-1 to G17-4. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first product selection screen (third screen) G2-1. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second product selection screen (third screen) G2-2. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows a settlement screen G3. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 shows a settlement screen G4. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing available payment method display fields G17-5 to G17-7. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a product selection screen G2' (G2-2'). [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an initial screen (first screen) G1'. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 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. FIG. 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 so that customers can purchase meal tickets corresponding to products (cooked menu items). As shown in FIG. 3, one or more ticket vending machines 1 may be installed in one store (restaurant) S1, S2, or one or more ticket vending machines may be installed in multiple stores (restaurants) S3-1 to S3-5. The ticket vending machine 1 may be operable by a mobile terminal S6 carried by a customer (or a store clerk). Each ticket vending machine 1 may be connected via a communication line S7, and input / output data generated by each ticket vending machine 1 may be managed (e.g., master data management, sales aggregation, etc.) by a ticket vending machine management device (e.g., cloud) S4. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which membership cards are issued for multiple (or even single) stores S1, S2, and S3-1 to S3-5, and the membership cards can be used to settle bills at each ticket vending machine 1. The management of the membership card may be performed by, for example, a member management server S5 connected to the communication line S7.

[0008] Next, the ticket vending machine 1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, a touch panel 11 serving as a display and operation means is provided on the upper front surface of the ticket vending machine 1. Various screens (such as a product selection screen) are displayed on the touch panel 11 to enable customers to perform predetermined operations, including purchasing products. Customers can purchase meal tickets for their desired products by touching (pressing) with their finger the product pictures or buttons displayed on the touch panel 11. In other words, the touch panel 11 is both a display means and an operation means, and also a selection means for selecting the product to be issued.

[0009] An issuing slot 31 for issuing paper tickets (medium, hereinafter referred to as "meal tickets") as described below is provided at the bottom of the side of the touch panel 11 on the front of the ticket vending machine 1 (along the left side as you face it). A non-cash payment processing unit 21 is installed above the issuing slot 31. The non-cash payment processing unit 21 performs all payment processing other than cash (such as electronic money payment and credit card payment) and includes a card processing unit 23 and a mobile terminal processing unit 25. The card processing unit 23 includes an IC card insertion unit 23a for inserting an IC card and processing payment processing, a contactless card reading unit 23b for waving a contactless card and processing payment processing, and a magnetic card insertion unit 23c for inserting a magnetic card and processing payment processing. The mobile terminal processing unit 25 reads a two-dimensional code displayed on the touch panel of a mobile terminal (medium) (not shown) to perform payment processing and the like.

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

[0011] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the ticket vending machine 1. The system configuration of the ticket vending machine 1 shown in the diagram 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 overall processing operations of the ticket vending machine 1. The RAM 45 corresponds to the main memory device and is used as a working area when the CPU 41 executes calculations. The RAM 45 also has a temporary storage area for storing data such as the deposit amount for each deposit and the current balance. The RAM 45 stores product files. Figure 4 shows an example of a product file stored in the RAM 45. As shown in the figure, the product file contains various product information for each product, such as the product code (product identification information), product name, price, and purchase method (eat-in or take-out).

[0013] The flash memory 43 corresponds to an auxiliary storage device, and stores not only the programs executed by the CPU 41 but also various setting data and the like used in the calculation processing by the CPU 41. Note that instead of the flash memory 43, other storage devices such as a hard disk may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

[0019] For example, before starting operation of the ticket vending machine 1, the initial screen (first screen) G1 shown in Figure 6 is displayed on the touch panel 11 (step 1-1). As shown in the figure, the initial screen G1 has a store name G11, an order button G13, a language selection button G15, and an available payment method display field G17. Note that another example of this initial screen may be a screen for selecting eat-in or take-out.

[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 as selectable languages.

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

[0022] Because the display area of ​​the available payment method display field G17 is small (narrow), 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 7(d), the available payment method display fields G17-1 to G17-4 are configured to be displayed in multiple batches. For example, first, as shown in Figure 7(a), available types of cash are displayed for a predetermined time (e.g., a few seconds, and so on). Next, as shown in Figure 7(b), multiple available types of electronic money are displayed for a predetermined time. Next, as shown in Figure 7(c), multiple available types of credit cards are displayed for a predetermined time. Next, as shown in Figure 7(d), multiple available types of mobile terminal payment methods 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 field G17-1 shown in Figure 7(a) displays various denominations of cash that can be used. For example, for unusable denominations, various display modes are possible, such as displaying them in a darkened state, displaying an X mark, or not displaying them at all. This also applies to the other available payment method display fields G17-2 to G17-4 described below.

[0024] The available payment method display field G17-2 shown in FIG. 7(b) displays the types of available electronic money. When there are multiple types of electronic money that are too numerous to display all at once, the display may be automatically shifted in the direction of arrow A1 shown in FIG. 7(b), for example, to display all types of electronic money. The display may also be shifted by flicking or swiping with a finger. Alternatively, all types of electronic money may be displayed simply by automatically (or manually) switching between still screens. These points are similar to those of the other available payment method display fields G17-1, 3-4.

[0025] The available payment method display field G17-3 shown in Figure 7(c) displays the types of credit cards that can be used, and the available payment method display field G17-4 shown in Figure 7(d) displays the types of mobile terminal payment methods that can be used.

[0026] Because there are many payment methods displayed in the available payment method display field G17, it is preferable to use the logo mark of each payment method as a sign, as shown in FIG. 7, to make it easy to understand what is displayed at a glance and to reduce the display area of ​​each payment method. Furthermore, since the initial screen G1 is highly desired to express the store's image, it is preferable to display the available payment method display field G17 in a small area near the top or bottom so as not to disrupt that image. Furthermore, to display the available payment method display field G17 in a small area, it is preferable to display it in a dynamically changing manner, as shown in the example above. In other words, by displaying the available payment methods in a dynamically changing manner, the area of ​​the available payment method display field G17 can be reduced, making it easier for stores to express their company's image in a larger space. Displaying the available payment methods in a dynamically changing manner makes it easier for customers at the back of the line waiting at the ticket vending machine 1 to recognize the dynamically changing payment methods.

[0027] Furthermore, in the available payment method display field G17-2 shown in FIG. 7(b) above, if all payment methods (in this example, electronic money) cannot fit in one display field, the display automatically shifts to display all payment methods. However, as in the available payment method display field G17-5 shown in FIG. 12(a), a page G171 may be displayed in a predetermined position to indicate that other payment methods are available in addition to the currently displayed payment method. To change pages, for example, the user may press the page G171 or another predetermined area. Furthermore, as in the available payment method display field G17-6 shown in FIG. 12(b), if all payment methods (in this example, payment methods via a mobile device) cannot fit in one display field, arrow symbols G173 may be displayed on both sides of the field to indicate that other payment methods are available in addition to the currently displayed payment method. Alternatively, pressing these symbols G173 may display other payment methods.

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

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

[0030] That is, in the past, available payment methods were displayed on the checkout screen, so it was not possible to tell which payment methods the ticket vending machine supported from the initial screen before the ticket vending machine 1 was operated. As a countermeasure, stores often pasted paper-based POPs listing "available payment methods" around the touch panel 11, which could have detracted from the store's interior design and image. The ticket vending machine 1 of the present invention solves the above problem by displaying an available payment method display field G17 on the initial screen G1 that is displayed when the machine is first operated, eliminating the need for POPs or other displays.

[0031] Returning to FIG. 5, when the order button G13 on the initial screen G1 (or the eat-in / take-out selection button if the eat-in / take-out selection screen is displayed as the initial screen) is pressed ("Y" in step 1-2), the process proceeds to step 1-3, where the first product selection screen (third screen) G2-1 shown in FIG. 8 is first displayed. Categorized product group buttons G21, 22, 23, and 24 are displayed on the first product selection screen G2-1. In this example, if the product group button G22 is pressed as the desired product group button, the second product selection screen (third screen) G2-2 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The second product selection screen G2-2 displays various selectable products, and the user selects one or more desired products from these products (step 1-4). To make a selection, the user simply presses the area displaying the desired product. The selected product is displayed in the selected product display field G25 at the bottom of the second product selection screen G2-2, and the ordered quantity and total price are also displayed in the selected product display field G25.

[0032] In this example, the available payment method display field G17, which was displayed on the initial screen G1, is not displayed on either the first or second product selection screen G2-1, G2-2. This allows the entire display screen of the product selection screen G2-1, G2-2 to be used effectively for product selection. In other words, product selection using the product selection screen G2-1, G2-2 can be performed smoothly without being hindered by the display of payment methods. If a user wishes to display a product group of a different category, the user simply presses the desired button in the product group button field G27 at the top of the product selection screen G2-2.

[0033] Next, when the operator, having completed product selection, presses the checkout button G26 on the second product selection screen G2-2 ("Y" in step 1-5), the checkout screen G3 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed (step 1-6). The checkout screen G3 displays an available payment selection field G35 in addition to a product total field G31 and a receipt required / not required field G33. The available payment selection field G35 displays various payment methods that can be used with the ticket vending machine 1, such as a cash payment selection button G351, a credit card payment selection button G353, an electronic money payment selection button G355, and a mobile terminal payment selection button G357, mainly using symbols such as logos. If the information cannot be displayed on one screen, the display may be switched using a "next page" button, arrow buttons, or the like. The available payment selection field G35 is a second display area that displays the available payment methods. This available payment selection field G35 is larger in space than the available payment method display field G17 on the initial screen G1, which is the first display area, allowing users to easily and reliably select 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 the payment method is displayed (step 1-8), as shown in FIG. 11. The example shown in FIG. 11 shows an example screen when a payment method using electronic money is selected. The operator then performs the settlement process by following 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 port 31 (step 1-10). At the same time, the order information for the paid item is sent to a kitchen printer or kitchen monitor (not shown), and instructions are issued to cook the item (step 1-11).

[0036] Instead of using meal tickets, information can be sent using short-range communication to a customer's mobile terminal (such as customer mobile terminal S6 shown in Figure 3) to which application software has been downloaded in advance, and exchanged for merchandise according to the display on the mobile terminal. Also, instead of meal tickets, data can be sent to a pager terminal, or an identifier such as an electronic tag can be associated with merchandise order information so that the pager terminal can call the customer when the food is served. In this case, the device would be a merchandise sales data processing device (order receiving device) other than a ticket vending machine.

[0037] As described above, the available payment method display field G17 displayed on the initial screen G1 displays the payment methods available on this ticket vending machine 1. However, the available payment method display field G17 may also be configured to allow the operator to select the payment method to be used for payment by, for example, pressing a payment method displayed in the available payment method display field G17. This configuration makes it easier to select a payment method, since the payment method can be selected not only on the payment screen (second screen) G3 displayed during payment but also on the initial screen (first screen) G1 displayed at the beginning of operation. In this case, the payment screen G3 shown in FIG. 10 can be omitted, but the payment screen G3 may be displayed and the operator may be able to change the payment method by selecting a symbol indicating a specific payment method displayed on the payment screen G3. A screen skip button (not shown) may also be provided for cases where the payment method is not to be changed.

[0038] As described above, in the above example, the available payment method display field is not displayed on the product selection screen G2 (G2-1, 2) so that the entire display screen of the product selection screen G2 (G2-1, 2), which is the third screen, can be effectively used for product selection. However, as shown in FIG. 13, a smaller available payment method display field G17′ may be provided 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 allows the available payment methods to be displayed in a small space without interfering with the display for product selection that would normally be displayed on the product selection screen G2-2′. In some cases (e.g., 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 payment method may be selected by pressing the portion (indicator) of each payment method displayed in the available payment method display field G17'. In this case, as in the above, the checkout screen G3 shown in Fig. 10 may be omitted, but the payment screen G3 may be displayed and the payment method may be changed by selecting the indicator indicating a predetermined payment method displayed on the checkout screen G3.

[0039] Furthermore, if a customer possesses the above-mentioned member's card (membership card), the ticket vending machine 1 may be configured to be able to read the member's card from the start of operation of the ticket vending machine 1 until payment is completed. If a payment method is set in advance on the member's card, that payment method is selected and set when the member's card is read. When a payment method is set, the display mode of the set payment method may be different from that of other payment methods, such as by flashing, going dark, or changing color. The set payment method may also be notified by voice. Note that if no payment method is set on the member's card, the payment method is selected and determined using the method of the above-mentioned embodiment. Furthermore, even if a payment method is set on the member's card, the payment method may be changeable.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above example, the available payment method display field G17 is displayed in the first area of ​​the initial screen G1, but instead of displaying the initial screen G1, the first product selection screen G2-1 or the second product selection screen G2-2 shown in FIG. 8 may be displayed from the beginning, and these screens may be the first screens displayed at the beginning of operation, with the available payment method display field G17 displayed on them.

[0041] In another embodiment, an initial screen (first screen) G1′ as shown in FIG. 14 may be displayed on the touch panel 11 of the ticket vending machine 1. This initial screen G1′ displays a store name G11′, a receipt required / unrequired field G33′, and an available payment selection field G35′, similar to the checkout screen G3. The available payment selection field G35′ displays various payment methods available on the ticket vending machine 1, such as a cash payment selection button G351′, a credit card payment selection button G353′, an electronic money payment selection button G355′, and a mobile device payment selection button G357′, primarily using logos and other indicators. If the information cannot be displayed on a single screen, a “next page” button, arrow buttons, or the like may be used to switch the display, as in the checkout screen G3. The operator selects a payment method by pressing one of the buttons in the available payment selection field G35′. Once a payment method is selected, the screen transitions to the first or second product selection screen G2-1 or G2-2, where the product is selected. Next, a checkout screen G4 (checkout screen G4 shows an example of a screen when a payment method using electronic money is selected) corresponding to the selected payment method is displayed, and the checkout process is carried out according to the instructions displayed on the checkout screen G4. Thereafter, ticket issuance and other procedures are carried out in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

[0042] In another embodiment, when prepaid electronic money is selected as the payment method, the prepaid electronic money card may be read by the ticket vending machine 1, and the balance of the electronic money card may be displayed and temporarily stored in the ticket vending machine 1. Then, by displaying a display showing the balance decreasing each time a product is selected (decreasing amount display), the customer can select products within the range of their electronic money balance, thereby improving customer convenience.

[0043] To summarize the above, traditionally, there are many payment methods available for payment at ticket vending machines, such as cash, electronic money, and credit cards. These payment methods have been displayed on the checkout screen. Since it's inconvenient for customers who want to know the available payment methods from the start, if the payment methods aren't displayed until they reach the checkout screen, stores have installed separate POPs around the ticket vending machine to display the available payment methods. However, this process was cumbersome and didn't look very appealing. Therefore, in the present invention, in order to provide a merchandise sales data processing device that allows for easy confirmation of available payment methods, the following merchandise sales data processing device has been invented.

[0044] In other words, the product sales data processing device of the present invention has a display means for displaying at least a first screen that is displayed at the beginning of operation and a second screen that is displayed at the time of payment, and is characterized in that the display means displays selectable payment methods in a first display area provided on the first screen, and displays 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, an operator can easily check 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 does not display the selectable payment methods, or displays the selectable payment methods in 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 selectable payment methods.

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

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

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

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims and the technical concepts described in the specification and drawings. Furthermore, any shape, structure, or configuration not directly described in the specification and drawings is within the scope of the technical concepts of the present invention as long as it achieves the functions and effects of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the present invention is used in a ticket vending machine that issues meal tickets. However, the present invention can also be applied to ticket vending machines for various types of admission tickets, and other types of product sales data processing devices that do not issue tickets, such as self-service checkout machines where customers pay and full-self-service terminals where customers can register products and pay. Note that self-service checkout machines and full-self-service terminals may be switchable to ticket vending machine mode. Furthermore, the embodiments described above and illustrated in the figures can be combined with each other as long as there is no contradiction in their purpose and configuration. Furthermore, even a portion of the contents of the above description and the figures can be considered as independent embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to a single embodiment combining the above description and the figures. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Ticket vending machine (product sales data processing device) S1, S2, S3 Store (restaurant) S4 Ticket vending machine management device S5 Membership management server S6 Mobile device S7 Communication line 11 Touch panel (display operation means) 13 Bill insertion slot 15 Bill output slot 17 Coin slot 19 Coin outlet 21 Non-cash payment processing section 23 Card processing section 23a IC card insertion section 23b Contactless card reader 23c Magnetic card slot 25 Mobile terminal processing section G27 Product group button column 31 Issue port 41 CPU 43 Flash memory 45 RAM 47 Communications Department 49 Publishing Department (Means of Issuance) 51 Banknote processing unit 53 Coin processing unit G1 Initial screen (first screen) G11 Store name G13 Order button G15 Language selection button G17 Available payment methods display field (first display area) G17-1~4 Available payment methods display field (first display area) G17-5~7 Available payment methods display field (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 product display field G26 Checkout button G3 Checkout screen (second screen) G31 Product total column G33 Receipt required / unrequired field G35 Acceptable payment selection field (second display area) G351 Cash payment selection button G353 Credit card payment selection button G355 Electronic money payment selection button G357 Mobile terminal payment selection button G4 Checkout screen G2-2´(G2´) Product selection screen G17´ Available payment methods display field (third display area)

Claims

1. A ticket vending machine having one display means for customer operation, The display means displaying a first screen displaying an operator for selecting a language to be used from a plurality of languages, a third screen displayed when selecting a product after displaying the first screen, and a second screen displayed when making a payment after displaying the third screen; Furthermore, available payment methods are displayed in a first display area provided on the first screen, The ticket vending machine is characterized in that available payment methods are displayed in a selectable manner in a second display area larger than the first display area provided on the second screen.

2. A computer as a ticket vending machine having one display means for customer operation, the display means is caused to function to display a first screen displaying an operator for selecting a language to be used from a plurality of languages, a third screen displayed when selecting a product after displaying the first screen, and a second screen displayed when making a payment after displaying the third screen; The program further functions to display available payment methods in a first display area on the first screen, and to display available payment methods selectably in a second display area on the second screen that is larger than the first display area.

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