Program, Ordering Terminal

Abstract

To improve the ease of use of the ordering terminal. [Solution] A program for making an order terminal equipped with an operable display unit function as a computer, wherein the computer functions as a display means for displaying a screen on the display unit and an operation receiving means for receiving operations on the screen, and the display means displays a screen having a category area for selecting a product category and a product area for selecting a product to order, wherein two of the category areas are arranged left and right, and the product area is arranged between the two of the category areas on the left and right.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a program and an order terminal.

Background Art

[0002] Input display devices that can be used by multiple users simultaneously are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, order terminals operated by customers themselves have become widespread in restaurants, and recently, large-screen order terminals assuming use by multiple people have also come to be seen.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Although large-screen order terminals can enhance the appeal to customers, there is room for improvement in ease of use, such as the display position of individual information and the operation position of individual operations becoming distant depending on the customer's seating position.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technique for improving the ease of use of a large-screen order terminal used by customers.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One embodiment for solving the above-mentioned problems is a program for causing an order terminal equipped with an operable display unit to function as a computer, wherein the computer functions as a display means for displaying a screen on the display unit and an operation receiving means for receiving operations on the screen, and the display means displays a screen having a category area for selecting a product category and a product area for selecting a product to order, wherein two of the category areas are arranged left and right, and the product area is arranged between the two of the category areas. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating an example of the order system configuration. [Figure 2] This shows the appearance and installation example of an order terminal. [Figure 3] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 4] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 5] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 6] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 7] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 8] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 9] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 10] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 11] This is an example of how the order terminal displays. [Figure 12] This is an explanatory diagram describing the layout of the display screen. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of a network illustrating the ordering system 1 of this embodiment. The ordering system 1 shown in Figure 1 includes an ordering terminal 10, a staff terminal 20, a management device 30, and a payment device 40. The ordering system 1 can be installed in stores where products are ordered (for example, restaurants).

[0009] The order terminal 10, management device 30, and payment device 40 are installed inside the store. The order terminal 10, management device 30, and payment device 40 are connected to a LAN (either wired or wireless) and can communicate with each other. The employee terminal 20 can communicate with the other devices (order terminal 10, management device 30, and payment device 40) wirelessly (for example, via wireless LAN).

[0010] Note that the number of each device (terminal) shown in Figure 1 is illustrative. For example, Figure 1 shows two order terminals 10, but the number of order terminals 10 installed in the store may be one or three or more.

[0011] (Ordering terminal 10) The order terminal 10 is a terminal device installed at each table where a customer is seated. The order terminal 10 is a registration terminal that accepts product orders (registration of ordered products) based on customer operations. The order terminal 10 comprises, for example, a CPU, a memory unit, a display unit, and a communication unit. The order terminal 10 operates by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory unit. The display unit is configured as a touch display. The order terminal 10 may further include an audio output unit (speaker).

[0012] The ordering terminal 10 displays information (screen, etc.) to the customer and accepts input from the customer (for example, entering an order).

[0013] When the order terminal 10 receives an order from a customer, it transmits order information to the management device 30. The order information is information indicating which products were ordered from which tables at what time. For example, the order information includes table identification information (table number), order time, product identification information (product number) of ordered product 1, the number of ordered product 1,..., product identification information of ordered product N, and the number of ordered product N. Note that ordered product N is the product ordered at the Nth (N is a number greater than or equal to 1) position. Note that the order information may include the terminal identification information (terminal number) of the order terminal 10 instead of the table identification information. Note that a single table can be specified from the terminal identification information of the order terminal 10.

[0014] (Clerk terminal 20) The clerk terminal 20 is a portable terminal device used in the store. The clerk terminal 20 is a registration terminal that accepts, for example, customer registration and registration of offered products based on the operations of the clerk. The clerk terminal 20 includes, for example, a CPU, a storage unit, a display unit, and a communication unit. The clerk terminal 20 operates when the CPU executes a program stored in the storage unit. The display unit is configured as a touch display. The clerk terminal 20 may further include an operation unit (structural buttons).

[0015] The clerk terminal 20 displays information (such as a screen) to the clerk and accepts inputs from the clerk (for example, inputs regarding customers who come to the store, inputs regarding offered products).

[0016] For example, when a clerk (hall staff) guides a customer to a table, the clerk inputs the table number and customer information (number of people, attributes (gender, age, relationship (family, friends, couple, work-related, etc.))) as an input regarding the customer who comes to the store into the clerk terminal 20.

[0017] When the store employee terminal 20 receives an input regarding a customer who has come to the store, it transmits table guidance information to the management device 30. The table guidance information is information indicating which customers were guided to which tables at what time. For example, the table guidance information includes table identification information, guidance time, and guided customer information (number of people, attributes (gender, age, relationship (family, friends, work-related, etc.)).

[0018] Also, for example, when a store employee (hall staff) provides an ordered product (available ordered product) whose cooking has been completed to a table, the store employee inputs the table number, provided product, etc. into the store employee terminal 20 as an input regarding the provided product.

[0019] When the store employee terminal 20 receives an input regarding the provided product, it transmits the provided product information to the management device 30. The store employee terminal 20 may transmit the provided product information to the settlement device 40 instead of or in addition to the management device 30. The provided product information is information indicating which products were provided (served) to which tables at what time. For example, the provided product information includes table identification information, service time, product identification information of provided product 1, the number of orders of provided product 1,..., product identification information of provided product N, and the number of orders of provided product N.

[0020] (Management device 30) The management device 30 is a terminal device installed in the kitchen or the like. The management device 30 is a management device that manages orders for the entire store (each table). The management device 30 includes, for example, a CPU, a storage unit, a display unit, a printing unit, and a communication unit. The management device 30 operates when the CPU executes a program stored in the storage unit. The display unit may be configured as a touch display. The management device 30 stores various files (for example, product files, table files, order files, etc.) in the storage unit.

[0021] The management device 30 displays information (such as a screen) to the store employee. For example, store employees (cooking staff, hall staff) check the display of the management device 30 and grasp the order status from each table (for example, ordered products before service).

[0022] When the management device 30 receives order information from the order terminal 10, it stores order management information based on the order information. The order management information includes order information (information indicating when, from which table, and in what quantity was ordered) as well as information indicating the status (not provided / provided). The initial status is not provided. The management device 30 also displays (for example, in a list view) orders (tables, products, etc.) with a status of not provided.

[0023] When the management device 30 receives information about the products offered from the employee terminal 20, it updates the order management information based on the product information. Specifically, the management device 30 updates the status of the order management information for the order (product) identified by the product information from "not offered" to "offered." The management device 30 also clears the display of the order whose status has been updated from "not offered" to "offered."

[0024] Furthermore, when the management device 30 receives information about the products to be offered from the employee terminal 20, it prints and issues a slip based on the information about the products to be offered. The management device 30 may also print and issue a slip with a settlement code printed on it. The settlement code is a barcode (or two-dimensional code) that encodes (barcodes or two-dimensional codes) information that can identify the settlement amount. For example, the settlement code may be an encoded version of table identification information (the table file stores customer information, product identification information of ordered items, settlement amount, etc., associated with the table identification information).

[0025] In other words, when a waiter (serving the floor) delivers an ordered item to a table after it has been prepared, they input the table number and other details into the waiter terminal 20, have the management device 30 (or another device) print and issue a receipt, and then bring the printed receipt to the table along with the ordered item.

[0026] Furthermore, the management device 30 may print and issue receipts based on the actions of the staff member, rather than printing and issuing receipts only when it receives information about the products to be served from the staff member terminal 20. In other words, the management device 30 may accept input from the staff member (for example, input related to printing receipts). In this case, when the staff member (waitstaff) serves the ordered products to the table after cooking is complete, they may specify the table to serve the products and the products to serve in the management device 30, rather than entering the table number and products into the staff member terminal 20.

[0027] Furthermore, the management device 30 may transmit slip information to another device (kitchen printer) that prints and issues slips. In other words, another device may print and issue the slips, and the management device 30 does not need to have a printing unit.

[0028] (Payment device 40) The payment device 40 is a terminal device installed in the checkout area or the like. The payment device 40 is a payment device for settling the price of goods. The payment device 40 performs the payment process based on the operation of the store clerk. The payment device 40 includes, for example, a CPU, a memory unit, a display unit (store clerk-side display unit, customer-side display unit), a scanner unit, an audio output unit (speaker), and a communication unit. The payment device 40 operates by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory unit. The display unit is configured as a touch display. The payment device 40 may start the payment process by reading a slip with a payment code printed on it. The payment device 40 may perform the payment process based on the customer's operation instead of the store clerk's (i.e., it may be a self-service payment device).

[0029] Furthermore, the payment device 40 may perform a registration process to register products sold in the store (takeaway products, goods, etc.) based on the actions of a store employee or customer. In addition, the payment device 40 may perform customer registration processing in place of or in addition to the store employee terminal 20 (i.e., it may accept input such as table number and customer information). In this case, the payment device 40 may be called a registration payment device.

[0030] Figure 2 shows an example of the appearance and installation of the order terminal 10. As mentioned above, the order terminal 10 is a terminal device installed at each table where customers are seated. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the order terminal 10 is installed next to the table. For example, if the table (tabletop) is rectangular as shown in Figure 2, the order terminal 10 is installed on the far side of the table in the longitudinal direction (opposite the aisle) so that the display part (display surface) of the order terminal 10 faces the longitudinal direction of the table (the display surface is parallel to the short direction of the table).

[0031] The display unit (screen) of the order terminal 10 is widescreen, as shown in the figure. The size of the display unit (screen) (diagonal length) may be, for example, 29 inches. The aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) of the display unit (screen) may be, for example, 36:11. However, 36:11 is just one example, and in order to easily accept operation from either the left or right side, a screen size of, for example, two 16:9 screens placed side by side, i.e., around 32:9, can also be used to achieve the effectiveness and purpose of the order terminal 10 in this embodiment.

[0032] In the example in Figure 2, the order terminal 10 has four support parts (legs), but the shape and number of indicator parts are not particularly limited. Also, in the example in Figure 2, the order terminal 10 is not placed on a table, but it may be placed on a table. Indicators should be prepared according to the installation location. As shown in the figure, the table has holes, but these holes can be covered with covers (not shown) as appropriate. Of course, a table without holes may also be used.

[0033] In Figure 2, the terms "left" and "right" are indicated by arrows, but below, they are defined from the customer's (the customer looking at the ordering terminal 10) perspective. For example, in Figure 2, the customer with their hands not on the table is the "left" customer, and the customer with their hands on the table is the "right" customer.

[0034] (Display on order terminal 10) The following describes the display on the order terminal 10. Figures 3 to 11 show examples of the display on the order terminal 10.

[0035] When a customer is seated (or when a staff member guides them), the ordering terminal 10 displays a top screen (home screen) as shown in Figure 3(A). The top screen in Figure 3(A) includes an image display area AR10 and an operation area AR20. The image display area AR10 displays images of representative products. The operation area AR20 has various buttons (operators) arranged on it. Specifically, the operation area AR20 includes a menu button BT21, an allergy information button BT22, and so on.

[0036] When the allergy information button BT22 on the top screen of the ordering terminal 10 is pressed, the terminal displays a small screen (pop-up screen) SG30 in front of the top screen, as shown in Figure 3(B).

[0037] In the center of the small screen SG30 in Figure 3(B), a message MS31 is displayed that reads, "Please check the latest information on your smartphone using the QR code (registered trademark)." (In other words, the message MS31 indicates that the latest allergy information can be checked by scanning the QR code (registered trademark) with the customer's smartphone.) On the left side of the small screen SG30, a two-dimensional code CD32L is displayed, and a close button BT33L is located there. On the right side of the small screen SG30, a two-dimensional code CD32R is displayed, and a close button BT33R is located there there.

[0038] Note that the "L" in "2D code CD32L" and "close button BT33L" indicates the left side from the customer's perspective. The "R" in "2D code CD32R" and "close button BT33R" indicates the right side from the customer's perspective.

[0039] The two-dimensional code CD32L on the left and the two-dimensional code CD32R on the right are the same two-dimensional code. In other words, whether a customer's smartphone scans the two-dimensional code CD32L on the left or the two-dimensional code CD32R on the right, it will display the same information (the latest allergy information).

[0040] The order terminal 10 closes (erases) the small screen SG30 whether the left close button BT33L or the right close button BT33R is pressed.

[0041] For the sake of explanation, the 2D code CD32L on the left and the 2D code CD32R on the right are distinguished, but when they are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the 2D code CD32. Similarly, the close button BT33L on the left and the close button BT33R on the right are distinguished, but when they are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the close button BT33. The same applies to the left and right areas and buttons that are distinguished by "L" and "R" in other screens (including small screens) described later.

[0042] The small-screen SG30 displays two 2D codes CD32 (2D code CD32L, 2D code CD32R) on the left and right sides, so customers can check the latest allergy information by scanning whichever 2D code CD32 is easier to read with their smartphone. In other words, customers can check the latest allergy information by scanning whichever 2D code CD32 is easier to read with their smartphone. Specifically, the customer on the left can easily scan 2D code CD32L, allowing them to easily check the latest allergy information. Similarly, the customer on the right can easily scan 2D code CD32R, allowing them to easily check the latest allergy information.

[0043] Furthermore, the small screen SG30 displays close buttons BT33 (close button BT33L, close button BT33R) on the left and right sides, so when closing the small screen SG30, the customer can simply operate whichever close button BT33 is easier for them. In other words, the customer can close the small screen SG30 by operating whichever close button BT33 is easier for them. Specifically, the customer on the left can easily operate the close button BT33L, thus easily closing the small screen SG30. Similarly, the customer on the right can easily operate the close button BT33R, thus easily closing the small screen SG30.

[0044] The small screen SG30 is one of the warning support screens that notifies users of cautionary information about products. The small screen SG30 notifies users of allergy information as cautionary information about products, but depending on the type of product offered and how it is served in the store, various other warning information may be displayed as a warning support screen, such as a warning that bones are likely to get stuck in the skin, that the product contains certain ingredients (garlic, alcohol), that it is extremely spicy, or that it is hot and should be handled carefully to avoid burns. If the amount of information is small, the warning information may be displayed on the warning support screen (without using a 2D code), but two close buttons should be placed on the left and right sides.

[0045] As will be noted as needed, elements (areas, buttons, displays, etc.) present on both the left and right sides of the menu screen (described later) and other small screens (small screen SG80, small screen SG90) are also designed with customer convenience (ease of viewing, ease of operation, etc.) in mind.

[0046] When the order terminal 10 is operated on the menu button BT21 on the top screen shown in Figure 3(A), it displays a menu screen (main screen) as shown in Figure 4(A).

[0047] As shown in Figure 4(A), category selection areas AR40 (category selection area AR40L, category selection area AR40R) are provided on the left and right sides of the menu screen. In addition, TOP buttons BT60 (TOP button BT60L, TOP button BT60R) are located at the top left and right of the menu screen (above the category selection area AR40), and order buttons BT70 (order button BT70L, order button BT70R) are located at the bottom left and right of the menu screen (below the category selection area AR40).

[0048] In the center of the menu screen (the area between the left and right category selection areas AR40, etc.), there is a product selection area AR50. Additionally, below the center of the menu screen, there is a suggested product display area AR52 and a message display area AR54.

[0049] Candidate items are items that you have selected as items to order, but have not yet completed the final order process (by clicking the order confirmation button BT91 (described later)).

[0050] Furthermore, menu navigation buttons BT51 (BT51L and BT51R) are located on the left and right sides of the menu screen (at the left and right edges of the product selection area AR50). Additionally, order candidate product navigation buttons BT53 (BT53L and BT53R) are located on the left and right sides of the menu screen (outside the left and right edges of the order candidate product display area AR52).

[0051] Note that the dotted lines in the diagram (Order Candidate Product Button BT53, Order Button BT70) indicate that the operation is invalid.

[0052] The TOP button BT60 is a button that switches the display to the top screen (a button to operate when returning to the top screen). When the TOP button BT60 is pressed, the order terminal 10 displays the top screen shown in Figure 3(A).

[0053] The category selection area AR40 is the area where you select the category (type) of the product. The category selection area AR40 contains buttons for each category. Specifically, the category selection area AR40 contains the following nine category buttons, corresponding to categories 1 through 9.

[0054] (1) Category 1 (CA1), the Yakiniku button corresponding to Yakiniku (2) Sukiyaki button, which corresponds to Category 2 (CA2) Sukiyaki. (3) Steak button corresponding to Category 3 (CA3) steak (4) Shabu-shabu button, which corresponds to Category 4 (CA4) Shabu-shabu. (5) Category 5 (CA5), alcohol button corresponding to alcohol (6) Category 6 (CA6) Soft drink button corresponding to soft drinks (7) Category 7 (CA7), the salad button corresponding to salads. (8) Category 8 (CA8), the dessert button corresponding to desserts. (9) Course button corresponding to a course, which is Category 9 (CA9)

[0055] If there are many category buttons (types of categories), it is not possible to display all of them simultaneously in the category selection area AR40. For example, in this embodiment, 7 out of 9 category buttons are displayed simultaneously in the category selection area AR40, and the remaining 2 are not displayed simultaneously. Therefore, the category selection area AR40 is configured to accept vertical scrolling by the customer. In other words, the order terminal 10 scrolls the category buttons displayed in the category selection area AR40 vertically in response to the customer's vertical scrolling operation in the category selection area AR40. Specifically, the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 are scrolled cyclically (looped). That is, the buttons are scrolled so that Category 9 is above Category 1 (and Category 1 is below Category 9).

[0056] In the category selection area AR40, both single-category button operation and scrolling operation of multiple category buttons are possible. Single-category button operation is a touch operation (simply touching and releasing), while scrolling operation of multiple category buttons is a touch operation (any of the category buttons) on the category selection area AR40 and then sliding (touching, moving while touching, and then releasing).

[0057] The left and right category selection areas AR40 (category selection area AR40L and category selection area AR40R) accept scrolling operations independently. In other words, the category buttons in category selection area AR40L and category buttons in category selection area AR40R are not linked (they scroll and display individually). For example, if the order terminal 10 does not scroll for category selection area AR40L but does scroll for category selection area AR40R, it will not scroll the category buttons in category selection area AR40L, but will scroll the category buttons in category selection area AR40R.

[0058] Furthermore, in the menu screen, the left and right category selection areas AR40 (category selection area AR40L, category selection area AR40R) may occupy approximately 15-25% of the width (left-right direction), while the product selection area AR50 may occupy approximately 85-75%.

[0059] Figure 4(B) shows the category selection area AR40 scrolled vertically based on the customer's vertical scrolling operation. For example, from the scene in Figure 4(A), the order terminal 10 scrolls the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 vertically in response to the customer's vertical scrolling operation, as shown in Figure 4(B). Figure 4(A) → Figure 4(B) shows the vertical scrolling display of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40.

[0060] Looking at the category selection area AR40L, the yakiniku button, which was at the top of the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(A), has moved to the second to last position in the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(B). Conversely, the dessert and course buttons, which were outside the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(A), have moved inside the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(B).

[0061] Looking at the category selection area AR40R, the yakiniku button, which was at the top of the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(A), has moved outside the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(B), while the dessert and course buttons, which were outside the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(A), have moved inside the area in the menu screen in Figure 4(B).

[0062] As shown in Figures 4(A) and 4(B), vertical scrolling of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 does not affect the display in the product selection area AR50. In other words, the ordering terminal 10 does not change the display in the product selection area AR50 based on the customer's vertical scrolling operation in the category selection area AR40.

[0063] The product selection area AR50 is the area where you select products. In the product selection area AR50, product images of each product belonging to each category are displayed, and product buttons (for example, buttons integrated with the product image) are placed for each product.

[0064] In the menu screen of Figure 4(A) (and similarly in the menu screen of Figure 4(B)), the left side of the product selection area AR50 displays product images for each item belonging to Category 1 (CA1) - yakiniku (grilled meat), and a product button for each item is located there. On the right side of the product selection area AR50, product images for each item belonging to Category 2 (CA2) - sukiyaki (grilled meat) are displayed, and a product button for each item is located there there.

[0065] The ordering terminal 10 matches (corresponds) the display (display format) of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40L with the display (display content) on the left side of the product selection area AR50.

[0066] For example, in the menu screen shown in Figure 4(A), the ordering terminal 10 displays the yakiniku button in a special display mode (shaded in the figure) in the category selection area AR40L (while displaying other category buttons such as the sukiyaki button and steak button in their normal display mode), and displays the yakiniku details (product image, product button) on the left side of the product selection area AR50. In other words, the ordering terminal 10 matches the category button (yakiniku button) displayed in a special display mode in the category selection area AR40L with the display content (yakiniku details) displayed on the left side of the product selection area AR50.

[0067] Although the display positions of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40L differ from those in the menu screen of Figure 4(A), in the menu screen of Figure 4(B), the ordering terminal 10 matches the category button (Yakiniku button) displayed in a special display manner in the category selection area AR40L with the display content (Yakiniku content) displayed on the left side of the product selection area AR50.

[0068] The ordering terminal 10 matches (corresponds) the display (display format) of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40R with the display (display content) on the right side of the product selection area AR50.

[0069] For example, in the menu screen shown in Figure 4(A), the ordering terminal 10 displays the sukiyaki button in a special display mode in the category selection area AR40R (while displaying other category buttons such as the yakiniku button and steak button in their normal display mode), and displays the details of sukiyaki (product image, product button) on the right side of the product selection area AR50. In other words, the ordering terminal 10 matches the category button (sukiyaki button) displayed in a special display mode in the category selection area AR40R with the display content (details of sukiyaki) displayed on the right side of the product selection area AR50.

[0070] Note that in the menu screen shown in Figure 4(B), the sukiyaki button is not displayed in the category selection area AR40R, but if you scroll up or down, the sukiyaki button in a special display mode will appear.

[0071] Hereinafter, category buttons in a special display mode may be referred to as active category buttons, and category buttons in a normal display mode may be referred to as inactive category buttons. Furthermore, the change from a normal display mode to a special display mode may be referred to as activation, and the change from a special display mode to a normal display mode may be referred to as deactivation.

[0072] The active / inactive display of category buttons switches according to the operation of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40. In other words, when a customer operates (selects) one category button in the category selection area AR40, the order terminal 10 activates that category button and deactivates the other category buttons. In other words, when a customer simply touches and releases one category button in the category selection area AR40 (i.e., an operation of one category button occurs), the order terminal 10 activates that category button and deactivates the other category buttons.

[0073] Furthermore, the ordering terminal 10 switches the display content in the product selection area AR50 in response to the operation of one of the category buttons (to match the activated category button).

[0074] The content displayed in the product selection area AR50 scrolls horizontally (as described later), but the active / inactive display of the category buttons switches according to the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 (product images, product buttons). In other words, the ordering terminal 10 switches the active / inactive display of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 to match the content displayed in the scrolled product selection area AR50.

[0075] The product selection area AR50 accepts left and right scrolling by the customer. In response to the customer's left and right scrolling, the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 scrolls horizontally. Specifically, in response to the customer's left and right scrolling, the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 (product images, product buttons) is scrolled cyclically (loop display; in the case of the product selection area AR50, Category 9 is displayed to the left of Category 1 (and Category 1 is displayed to the right of Category 9)).

[0076] Figures 5(A) and 5(B) show how the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 scrolls horizontally. For example, the ordering terminal 10 scrolls the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 horizontally in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation, as shown in Figure 5(A), starting from the scene in Figure 4(A). Also, the ordering terminal 10 scrolls the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 horizontally in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation, as shown in Figure 5(B), starting from the scene in Figure 5(A). Figures 4(A) → 5(A) → 5(B) show how the content displayed in the product selection area AR50 scrolls horizontally.

[0077] In the menu screen shown in Figure 5(A), the product selection area AR50 displays the contents of Category 1 (CA1) yakiniku (product image, product button), Category 2 (CA2) sukiyaki, and Category 3 (CA3) steak, from left to right. More specifically, in the menu screen shown in Figure 5(A), the left half of the product selection area AR50 (from the left edge to the center) displays the contents of Category 1 (CA1) yakiniku and Category 2 (CA2) sukiyaki, while the right half of the product selection area AR50 (from the right edge to the center) displays the contents of Category 2 (CA2) sukiyaki and Category 3 (CA3) steak.

[0078] In the menu screen of Figure 5(A), the contents of Category 1 (CA1) yakiniku are displayed at the far left of the product selection area AR50, so the yakiniku button is displayed as active in the category selection area AR40L. In the menu screen of Figure 5(A), the contents of Category 3 (CA3) steak are displayed at the far right of the product selection area AR50, so the steak button is displayed as active in the category selection area AR40R.

[0079] In the product selection area AR50, the leftmost part displays the contents of Category 1 (CA1) yakiniku (grilled meat). However, in the left half of the product selection area AR50 (from the leftmost part to the center), the contents of Category 2 (CA2) sukiyaki occupy the largest display area. Therefore, the sukiyaki button may be displayed as active in the category selection area AR40L. In this case, the rightmost part of the product selection area AR50 displays the contents of Category 3 (CA3) steak. In the right half of the product selection area AR50 (from the rightmost part to the center), the steak contents also occupy the largest display area. Therefore, the steak button remains active in the category selection area AR40R.

[0080] Furthermore, in the product selection area AR50 (overall), the content for sukiyaki in category 2 (CA2) occupies the largest display area, so the sukiyaki button may be displayed as active in both the category selection area AR40L and the category selection area AR40R.

[0081] In the menu screen of Figure 5(B), the product selection area AR50 displays the contents of Category 2 (CA2) Sukiyaki, Category 3 (CA3) Steak, and Category 4 (CA4) Shabu-shabu, from left to right. More specifically, in the menu screen of Figure 5(B), the left half of the product selection area AR50 (from the left edge to the center) displays the contents of Category 2 (CA2) Sukiyaki and Category 3 (CA3) Steak, while the right half of the product selection area AR50 (from the right edge to the center) displays the contents of Category 3 (CA3) Steak and Category 4 (CA4) Shabu-shabu.

[0082] In the menu screen of Figure 5(B), the contents of Sukiyaki (Category 2, CA2) are displayed on the far left of the product selection area AR50, so the Sukiyaki button is active in the category selection area AR40L. In the menu screen of Figure 5(B), the contents of Shabu-Shabu (Category 4, CA4) are displayed on the far right of the product selection area AR50, so the Shabu-Shabu button is active in the category selection area AR40R.

[0083] In the product selection area AR50, the left edge displays the contents of sukiyaki from category 2 (CA2). However, since the contents of steak from category 3 (CA3) occupy the largest display area in the left half of the product selection area AR50 (from the left edge to the center), the steak button may be activated in the category selection area AR40L. In this case, the right edge of the product selection area AR50 displays the contents of shabu-shabu from category 4 (CA4), and since the contents of shabu-shabu occupy the largest display area in the right half of the product selection area AR50 (from the right edge to the center), shabu-shabu will remain activated in the category selection area AR40R.

[0084] Furthermore, in the product selection area AR50 (overall), the steak content in category 3 (CA3) occupies the largest display area, so the steak button may be displayed as active in both the category selection area AR40L and the category selection area AR40R.

[0085] When the order terminal 10 presses the menu advance button BT51, it scrolls the display content of the product selection area AR50 horizontally. In other words, even without horizontal scrolling of the product selection area AR50, the order terminal 10 scrolls the display content of the product selection area AR50 to the left in response to the operation of the menu advance button BT51L, and scrolls the display content of the product selection area AR50 to the right in response to the operation of the menu advance button BT51R. In addition, the order terminal 10 switches the active / inactive display of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 in response to the operation of the menu advance button BT51L (i.e., the change in the display content of the product selection area AR50).

[0086] Furthermore, as described above, the ordering terminal 10 switches the active / inactive display of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 and also switches the display content of the product selection area AR50 in response to the operation of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40. For example, if the yakiniku button in the category selection area AR40L is operated on the menu screen in Figure 5(B), the ordering terminal 10 displays the menu screen in Figure 4(A).

[0087] In other words, the active / inactive display of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 is switched by the following three factors (A, B, C). (A) Operation of the category button in the category selection area AR40 (B) Scrolling operation of the displayed content in the product selection area AR50 (C) Operation of menu advance button BT51 As shown in Figure 4(B), scrolling the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 (touching a category button and then sliding it) does not switch the active / inactive display of the category buttons. In other words, as described above, the order terminal 10 matches the display mode (active / inactive display) of the category buttons in the category selection area AR40R with the display (displayed content) on the right side of the product selection area AR50, and maintains this match even when scrolling the category buttons in the category selection area AR40 is performed.

[0088] As described above, customers can pull the displayed content of the product selection area AR50 closer to themselves by scrolling left and right in the product selection area AR50, using the menu advance button BT51, or using the category button in the category selection area AR40. This allows them to see what products are available up close and select a product.

[0089] When the ordering terminal 10 receives an order for the menu screen shown in Figure 4(A), and the customer clicks the kalbi button, which is one of the items (product image, product button) for yakiniku in category 1 (CA1), the terminal displays a small screen (pop-up screen) SG80 in front of the menu screen, as shown in Figure 6(A). Since the items for yakiniku in category 1 (CA1) are displayed on the left side of the menu screen in Figure 4(A), the ordering terminal 10 displays the small screen SG80 on the left side. The small screen SG80 is one of the order assistance screens that assists in ordering products.

[0090] As shown in Figure 6(A), the small screen SG80 is provided with an order quantity change area AR81 for changing the order quantity. The order quantity change area AR81 displays the order quantity (initial value is 1), and has a plus button for increasing the order quantity and a minus button for decreasing the order quantity. The small screen SG80 also has an order button BT82 for placing an order (more precisely, for selecting a candidate product (a product to be ordered)) and a cancel button BT83 for not placing an order (for canceling).

[0091] The small screen SG80 may vary depending on the product. For example, for meat dishes, it may be possible to select the degree of doneness and seasoning. For alcohol (beer, Western liquor, sake, shochu, etc.), it may be possible to select the size (large mug, medium mug, single, double, etc.) and how to drink it (hot sake, cold sake, chilled sake, on the rocks, with water, with hot water).

[0092] In the ordering terminal 10, if there is no operation to change the order quantity on the small screen SG80 in Figure 6(A) (the order quantity remains at the initial value of 1), and the order button BT82 is pressed, the small screen SG90 is cleared as shown in Figure 6(B), and the order candidate product tag (indicated as "F1" in the figure) for the product (grilled meat (premium short ribs)) is displayed in the order candidate product display area AR52. The order candidate product tag displays the product name and the order quantity. Plus and minus buttons are also located on the order candidate product tag.

[0093] Furthermore, since there are now potential order items, the order terminal 10 enables the operation of the potential order item feed button BT53 and the order button BT70.

[0094] When the ordering terminal 10 displays the small screen SG80 in front of the menu screen, it does not accept operations other than those on the small screen SG80 (operations on the menu screen in the background). However, the ordering terminal 10 may accept operations other than those on the small screen SG80 when the small screen SG80 is displayed in front of the menu screen. For example, from the state shown in Figure 6(B), the ordering terminal 10 may accept an operation on the premium loin button, which is one of the contents (product image, product button) of sukiyaki in category 2 (CA2) (it may also display the small screen SG80 so that it is displayed side by side on the left and right).

[0095] When the ordering terminal 10 receives an order for the premium sirloin steak button, which is one of the sukiyaki options (product image, product button) in category 2 (CA2) on the menu screen shown in Figure 6(B), it displays the small screen SG80 in front of the menu screen, as shown in Figure 7(A). Since the sukiyaki options in category 2 (CA2) are displayed on the right side of the menu screen in Figure 7(B), the ordering terminal 10 displays the small screen SG80 on the right side.

[0096] If the order terminal 10, in the small screen SG80 shown in Figure 7(A), changes the order quantity to 2, followed by the operation of the order button BT82, then clears the small screen SG90 as shown in Figure 7(B), and displays the order candidate product tag (indicated as "F2" in the figure) for the product in question (sukiyaki (premium loin)) in the order candidate product display area AR52. Note that the order candidate product tag is abbreviated as "premium loin".

[0097] As described above, the small screen SG80 is displayed in a position corresponding to the position of the product button in the product selection area AR50, so, for example, the customer can easily change the order quantity.

[0098] As described above, the order terminal 10 displays category buttons in a cyclical vertical scrolling manner in the category selection area AR40 in response to the customer's vertical scrolling operation, and displays content (product images, product buttons) in a cyclical horizontal scrolling manner in the product selection area AR50 in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation. Furthermore, the order terminal 10 displays candidate product tags in a cyclical horizontal scrolling manner in the candidate product display area AR52 in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation.

[0099] Figures 8(A) and 8(B) show the horizontal scrolling display of the suggested product tags in the suggested product display area AR52. For example, from the scene shown in Figure 7(B), the ordering terminal 10 scrolls the suggested product tags in the suggested product display area AR52 horizontally in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation, as shown in Figure 8(A). Also, from the scene shown in Figure 8(A), the ordering terminal 10 scrolls the suggested product tags in the suggested product display area AR52 horizontally in response to the customer's horizontal scrolling operation, as shown in Figure 8(B). Figures 7(B) → 8(A) → 8(B) show the horizontal scrolling display of the suggested product tags in the suggested product display area AR52.

[0100] The suggested order item display area AR52 is located between the category selection area AR40 in the left-right direction, making it easily visible to customers on either side of the table, just like the display content (product images, product buttons) in the product selection area AR50. For example, if it were located near the category selection area AR40, it might be obscured by other customers operating the category selection area AR40. In addition, the suggested order item tags in the suggested order item display area AR52 can be scrolled cyclically, allowing users to pull them towards themselves.

[0101] When the ordering terminal 10 receives an operation on the menu screen shown in Figure 8(B) regarding the order candidate item tag (symbol "F1") for grilled meat (premium short ribs) (touching an area other than the plus and minus buttons used to change the order quantity), it displays the small screen SG80 in front of the menu screen, as shown in Figure 9(A). Since the order candidate item tag (symbol "F1") for grilled meat (premium short ribs) is displayed on the right side of the menu screen shown in Figure 8(B), the ordering terminal 10 displays the small screen SG80 on the right side.

[0102] If the ordering terminal 10 receives an order confirmation via the order button BT82 following an operation to change the order quantity to 2 on the small screen SG80 in Figure 9(A), it will clear the small screen SG80 and change the order quantity in the order candidate product tag section (symbol "F1") for grilled meat (premium short ribs) to 2, as shown in Figure 9(B).

[0103] In addition to a method (operation) of changing the order quantity by displaying the SG80 mini-screen, there is also a method (operation) of changing the order quantity without displaying the SG80 mini-screen.

[0104] For example, if the ordering terminal 10, on the menu screen shown in Figure 8(B), presses the plus button on the suggested order tag (symbol "F1") for grilled meat (premium short ribs) (one press), it will change the order quantity on that suggested order tag to 2, as shown in Figure 9(B), without displaying the small screen SG80. In other words, the ordering terminal 10 increases the order quantity by 1 each time the plus button is pressed and decreases it by 1 each time the minus button is pressed.

[0105] Furthermore, if the minus button is pressed when the order quantity is 1, the order terminal 10 may erase the corresponding candidate product tag (remove it from the list of candidate products). Before erasing the candidate product tag, a confirmation screen may be displayed to ask whether erasure is necessary. The same applies to the small screen SG80 in Figure 9(A).

[0106] As described above, customers can pull the product tags of potential orders towards themselves by scrolling left or right in the product display area AR52 or by using the product advance button BT53. This allows them to easily check product options and easily change the order quantity.

[0107] When the order terminal 10 receives an order via the BT70 button on the menu screen shown in Figure 9(B), it displays a small screen SG90 in front of the menu screen, as shown in Figure 10(A).

[0108] As shown in the diagram, the Order Button BT70 (Order Button BT70L, Order Button BT70R) is located on both the left and right sides, making it easy to operate the Order Button BT70 and display the small screen SG90.

[0109] In the small screen SG90 in Figure 9(A), each of the order candidate products is displayed in a list. The first list (code L1) is the list of grilled meat (premium short ribs). The list of grilled meat (premium short ribs) (code L1) corresponds to the grilled meat (premium short ribs) that was displayed as the order candidate product tag (code "F1") in the menu screen (order candidate product display area AR52) in Figure 9(B). The second list (code L2) is the list of sukiyaki (premium sirloin). The list of sukiyaki (premium sirloin) (code L2) corresponds to the sukiyaki (premium sirloin) that was displayed as the order candidate product tag (code "F2") in the menu screen (order candidate product display area AR52) in Figure 9(B).

[0110] In the center of each list (near the middle of the left and right sides), the total (calculated from unit price x number of orders) and the unit price are displayed. On the left and right sides of each list, the product name and number of orders are displayed, and plus, minus, and cancel buttons are located there. For example, if a customer orders grilled meat (premium short ribs), they would use either the plus button on the left or right of the list (code L1) to increase the number of orders, the minus button on the left or right of the list (code L1) to decrease the number of orders, and the cancel button on the left or right of the list (code L1) to cancel the order.

[0111] Additionally, the small screen SG90 has order confirmation buttons BT91 (BT91L and BT91R) and close buttons BT92 (BT92L and BT92R) located on its left and right sides.

[0112] When the order confirmation button BT91 is pressed on the small screen SG90 in Figure 10(A), the order terminal 10 transmits the order information to the management device 30 and displays the menu screen in Figure 4(A).

[0113] Furthermore, since there are generally no further course orders after an order for items other than Category 9 (CA9) courses has been placed, it is acceptable to hide Category 9 (CA9) courses from the category selection area AR40 and product selection area AR50 after an order for a single item has been placed.

[0114] The small SG90 screen has various buttons (plus button, minus button, cancel button, order confirmation button BT91, close button BT92) on both the left and right sides, allowing customers to easily operate each button.

[0115] When the close button BT92 is pressed on the small screen SG90 in Figure 10(A), the order terminal 10 displays the menu screen shown in Figure 9(B) (returning to the state before pressing the order button BT70).

[0116] Figure 10(B) shows the menu screen displaying the course for category 9 (CA9) in the product selection area AR50. For example, if the ordering terminal 10 performs an up-and-down scroll operation in the category selection area AR40 from the menu screen shown in Figure 4(A), and then the course button is pressed (or by a left-and-right scroll operation in the product selection area AR50), it will display the menu screen shown in Figure 10(B).

[0117] In the menu screen shown in Figure 10(B), product images of the items included in each course (Pine Course, Bamboo Course, Plum Course) are displayed across the entire product selection area AR50 (from left to right). Order buttons for each course are also located within this area.

[0118] The items available for order (or offered) vary depending on the course, but being able to check them at a glance makes it easier to grasp the overall picture and compare options.

[0119] Figure 11(A) shows the menu screen after ordering a course. For example, if the order button for the Matsu course is pressed on the menu screen in Figure 10(B), followed by the order button BT70 being pressed, and then the order confirmation button BT91 on the small screen SG90 being pressed, the order terminal 10 sends the order information (order information for the Matsu course, quantity 1) to the management device 30 and displays the menu screen shown in Figure 11(A).

[0120] In the menu screen shown in Figure 11(A), a message regarding the course time (elapsed time, remaining time) is displayed in the message display area AR54 ("0 minutes elapsed, last order in 90 minutes."). Figure 11(B) is a magnified view of the message display area AR54. The message is displayed in the center of the message display area AR54. The message may also be displayed on both the left and right sides of the message display area AR54. Furthermore, the message may be displayed in a scrolling format within the message display area AR54 (for example, scrolling according to time without user interaction).

[0121] Furthermore, since customers generally do not place further orders after an order has been placed, it is acceptable to hide Category 9 (CA9) courses from the category selection area AR40 and product selection area AR50 after an order has been placed.

[0122] In the product selection area AR50 after ordering a course, products included in the course and products not included in the course will be displayed separately. For example, in the inexpensive Ume course, if the steak does not include Japanese Black Wagyu beef, the image of the Japanese Black Wagyu beef will be marked as not being included in the course, and if the Japanese Black Wagyu steak button is pressed, a small screen SG80 may be displayed indicating that an additional charge will apply because it is not included in the course.

[0123] Furthermore, in the product selection area AR50 after ordering a course, only the products included in that course may be displayed. For example, in the inexpensive Ume course, if Japanese Black Wagyu beef is not included as a steak, the image of Japanese Black Wagyu beef as a steak item may be hidden, and the Japanese Black Wagyu beef button may not be placed.

[0124] Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the layout of the display screen. For example, the display areas CAX (one or more of CA1 to CA9) for each category in the product selection area AR50 are schematically shown in Figure 12, but a hybrid layout combining grid layout and free layout may also be used. In other words, the display area CAX may consist of grid layout areas (areas with a grid layout) and free layout areas (areas with a free layout).

[0125] A grid layout is a layout that arranges product presets (objects, such as product images and product buttons) in a grid pattern. In other words, a grid layout area is a grid arrangement area where product presets are arranged in a grid pattern. The left side of Figure 12 shows a grid layout (grid layout area). In the grid layout area, product presets (dashed lines in Figure 12) are arranged along a predetermined grid.

[0126] Free layout is a layout where product presets can be freely arranged. In other words, the free layout area is a free arrangement area where product presets can be freely arranged. The right side of Figure 12 shows the free layout (free layout area). In the free layout area, product presets (dashed lines in Figure 12) can be freely arranged.

[0127] (Sales data processing system, registration terminal) Since the order system 1 processes information related to the products to be sold (ordered products sold in the store), the sales system 1 may also be called the sales data processing system. As mentioned above, the order terminal 10 and the employee terminal 20 also serve as registration terminals.

[0128] As described above, the embodiment improves the ease of use of the ordering terminal (a large-screen ordering terminal used by the customer). For example, it can be operated from either the left or the right, and by scrolling, the displayed content can be pulled towards the user, allowing the user to check what products are available up close and select products without having to move. The same applies to increasing or decreasing the number of items ordered. Furthermore, the various scrolling display functions not only improve operability and functionality but also provide entertainment value (it is fun to look at and touch), further increasing customer satisfaction.

[0129] Furthermore, because the ordering terminal 10 is equipped with a display unit (screen) with the aforementioned screen size and aspect ratio, all table users (group members, including operators and non-operators, seated at the table) can see the various menus displayed on the screen and the operator's actions, creating a sense of unity within the group (the entire table). In other words, it can provide an entertainment experience for multiple users that could not be provided with conventional paper menus or small ordering terminals. The ability to cooperate in ordering by customers on the left and right sides through left and right scrolling (for example, one person changing the quantity of an item ordered by the other) is also an important element of the entertainment experience.

[0130] Furthermore, because the ordering terminal 10 is equipped with a display (screen) with the aforementioned screen size and aspect ratio, it can present menu product information using high-definition images and videos (such as cooking videos, videos of dishes immediately after completion, or videos highlighting freshness and origin for vegetables), thereby creating a sense of sizzle. Moreover, by making full use of the hybrid layout, it is possible to enhance the entertainment value and sizzle effect while ensuring operability and functionality. This sense of entertainment and sizzle can effectively stimulate purchasing desire that could not be adequately stimulated by conventional paper menus or small ordering terminals, leading to an increase in the number of orders and contributing to increased sales for the store.

[0131] (Variations, etc.) Although embodiments have been described above, the configuration of the equipment, the data configuration, the processing flow, the display and output modes, etc., can be changed as appropriate, for example, as shown in the following Modifications 1 to 6. Furthermore, Modifications 1 to 6 can be combined as appropriate.

[0132] (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the position of the TOP button BT60 does not change. However, for example, the category selection area AR40 may be displayed by scrolling up and down, similar to the category buttons.

[0133] (Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the category buttons in category selection area AR40L and category buttons in category selection area AR40R were described as being unlinked, but they may be linked. For example, if the order terminal 10 does not perform a scroll operation for category selection area AR40L but does perform a scroll operation for category selection area AR40R, both the category buttons in category selection area AR40L and category buttons in category selection area AR40R may be displayed by scrolling in accordance with the scroll operation of category selection area AR40R.

[0134] (Modification 3) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the category buttons of the category selection area AR40 are displayed in a cyclical vertical scrolling manner in response to vertical scrolling. However, it is not necessary to display them in a cyclical vertical scrolling manner. In other words, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the category buttons are moved without restriction in the vertical direction in response to vertical scrolling. However, restrictions may be placed on the vertical movement of the category buttons, and they may be moved vertically within a range of movement in response to vertical scrolling. That is, when an upward movement restriction point (position) is reached, movement may be restricted to downwards only, and when a downward movement restriction point (position) is reached, movement may be restricted to upwards only. The upward movement restriction point may be the position reached of the top category button (CA1's yakiniku button) when the bottom category button (CA9's course button) becomes visible through upward movement. The downward movement restriction point may be the position reached of the bottom category button when the top category button becomes visible through downward movement.

[0135] In a non-circulating layout, it becomes easier to grasp the total number of categories (category buttons) compared to a circulating layout. Conversely, in a circulating layout, operation becomes easier for customers who are aware of the total number of categories and their relative positions.

[0136] Similarly, in the product selection area AR50, restrictions may be placed on the left-right movement of the displayed content (product images, product buttons), so that the displayed content moves left-right within the movement range in response to left-right scrolling operations. Similarly, in the order candidate product display area AR52, restrictions may be placed on the left-right movement of the order candidate product tags, so that the order candidate product tags move left-right within the movement range in response to left-right scrolling operations.

[0137] (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the order candidate product (product to be ordered) is displayed in the order candidate product display area AR52 (displayed in the order candidate product tag section), but the order quantity may also be displayed in the product selection area AR50. For example, an icon indicating the order quantity (for example, a circular number icon indicating the order quantity) may be displayed in association with (for example, superimposed on or near) the product image of yakiniku (premium short ribs).

[0138] (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which a message regarding the course time (elapsed time, remaining time) is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen (Figure 11). However, the message regarding the course time may be displayed in other locations. For example, instead of or in addition to the bottom of the menu screen, it may be displayed at the top of the menu screen (for example, between the left and right TOP buttons BT60). Alternatively, instead of or in addition to the bottom or top of the menu screen, it may be displayed near the middle of the menu screen (near the middle in the vertical direction; for example, in Figure 11(A), between the left and right shabu-shabu buttons). In other words, the message display area AR54 may be set to overlap with other areas (such as the product selection area AR50). The message may also be displayed semi-transparently so that the background is visible.

[0139] The category buttons in the category selection area AR40, the displayed content (product images, product buttons) in the product selection area AR50, and the order candidate product tags in the order candidate product display area AR52 change their display position in response to the customer's operation (scrolling). However, messages regarding the course time are displayed in a predetermined position (at the bottom of the menu screen, or at the top of the menu screen, or near the middle of the menu screen) without receiving any customer operation, and their display position does not change. Therefore, situations where some or all of the message becomes invisible do not occur, and the customer can always be informed of the remaining time, etc.

[0140] (Modification 6) Some or all of the functions (input / output, storage, processing (including judgment)) in each device (order terminal 10, employee terminal 20, management device 30, payment device 40) may be implemented in a device other than the one described as the entity that executes the function.

[0141] For example, the order terminal 10 may function as a so-called thin client specializing in input / output interfaces, etc. A cloud server may execute a program to control the operation of the order terminal 10, and the order terminal 10 may display a screen, etc., using a browsing function.

[0142] In other words, the program that controls the order terminal 10 (or at least some of the functions of the order terminal 10) (the program that makes the order terminal 10 function as at least part of the order terminal 10) may be executed on the order terminal 10 or on another device.

[0143] <Summary of Embodiments> [Technical field] This invention relates to a program. [Background technology] Input display devices that can be used by multiple users simultaneously are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, customer-operated ordering terminals have become widespread in restaurants, and recently, large-screen ordering terminals designed for use by multiple people have also become available. [Prior art document] [Patent] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-022343 [Overview of the prefecture] [Problems the invention aims to solve] While large-screen ordering terminals can enhance customer appeal, there is room for improvement in terms of usability, such as the distance to the display of individual information or the operation of individual functions depending on the customer's seating position. This invention has been made in view of these circumstances and aims to provide a technology that improves the usability of large-screen ordering terminals used by customers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0144] (1) One embodiment for solving the above-mentioned problems is a program for causing an order terminal (e.g., order terminal 10) equipped with an operable display unit to function as a computer, wherein the computer functions as a display means for displaying a screen on the display unit and an operation receiving means for receiving operations on the screen, and the display means is a screen (e.g., menu screen) having a category area (e.g., category selection area AR40) for selecting a product category and a product area (e.g., product selection area AR50) for selecting a product to order, wherein two of the category areas (e.g., category selection area AR40L, category selection area AR40R) are arranged on the left and right, and the product area is arranged between the two category areas on the left and right, and the program displays a screen (see, for example, Figure 4(A)). According to (1), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, it will be easier for customers on either the left or right to select product categories. Also, since customers on either the left or right can participate in the operation (the operation of selecting categories), it can create a sense of unity and entertainment.

[0145] (2) The program described in (1) is characterized in that when the operation receiving means receives a scroll operation in the category area, the display contents of the product area are scrolled up and down (see, for example, Figure 4(B)), and when the operation receiving means receives a scroll operation in the product area, the display contents of the product area are scrolled left and right (see, for example, Figures 5(A) and 5(B)). According to (2), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, the desired content can be easily displayed by scrolling. In addition, the screen is designed to be engaging, with both vertical and horizontal scrolling coexisting, thus providing an entertaining experience.

[0146] (3) The program according to (1), characterized in that when the display means receives a product selection operation in the product area by the operation receiving means, it displays an order assistance screen for the product (for example, a small screen SG80) to the right or left of the screen according to the position of the operation of the selection operation (see, for example, Figures 6(A) and 7(A)). According to (3), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, the operation of the order assistance screen will become easier. Also, since the order assistance screen is basically displayed on the side of the customer who made the selection, the task can be shared among the same customer.

[0147] (4) The display means is the program described in (1), characterized in that it displays two order buttons (for example, Order button BT70L, Order button BT70R) on the left and right sides of the screen for ordering products. According to (4), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, it will be easier for customers on either the left or right to operate the ordering button. Also, since customers on either the left or right can participate in the operation (operating the ordering button), it can create a sense of unity.

[0148] (5) The program described in (1) is characterized in that the display means notifies the user of cautionary information regarding the product (e.g., allergy information) and displays a cautionary support screen (e.g., small screen SG30) with two erase buttons (e.g., close button BT33L, close button BT33R) on the left and right sides of the cautionary information. According to (5), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, it will be easier for customers on either the left or right to operate the erase button. Also, since customers on either the left or right can participate in the operation (operating the erase button), it can create a sense of unity.

[0149] (6) The display means is the program described in (4), characterized in that when an order is placed for a course product in which products within a predetermined range are offered at a predetermined fixed price within a predetermined time limit, the remaining time until the time limit is consumed is displayed between the two order buttons on the left and right (see, for example, Figure 11(A)). According to (6), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, the remaining time can be easily checked by either the left or right customer. The remaining time can be shared.

[0150] (7) The display means is the program described in (6), characterized by displaying the products that can be offered in the ordered course product in order (see, for example, Figure 10(B)). According to (7), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will improve. For example, the contents of the course will be immediately clear. The contents of the course can be shared.

[0151] (8) The product area (the display content of one or more categories from CA1 to CA9 in the product selection area AR50) is a program as described in any of (1) to (7), consisting of a grid layout area in which product presets are arranged in a grid and a free layout area in which product presets are freely arranged. According to (8), the ease of use of the ordering terminal will be improved. For example, it will be possible to provide a screen that is easy to operate (functional) and entertaining. In other words, it will be possible to enhance the entertainment value and appeal of the presentation while ensuring ease of operation and functionality.

[0152] Furthermore, the functions of each of the devices described above (order terminal 10, employee terminal 20, management device 30, payment device 40, etc.) may be realized by recording the program to realize the functions of each device on a computer-readable recording medium, loading the program recorded on this recording medium into a computer system, and executing it. Here, "loading the program recorded on the recording medium into a computer system and executing it" includes installing the program into the computer system. Here, "computer system" includes hardware such as the OS and peripheral devices. Also, "computer system" may include multiple computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. Also, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into the computer system. Thus, the recording medium storing the program may also be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Also, the recording medium includes internal or external recording media that can be accessed from the distribution server for distributing the program. The program code stored on the distribution server's recording medium may be different from the program code in a format executable by the terminal device. In other words, the format in which the program is stored on the distribution server is irrelevant, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed on the terminal device. Furthermore, the program may be divided into multiple parts, each downloaded at a different time and then combined on the terminal device, and each divided program may be distributed by a different distribution server. In addition, "computer-readable recording medium" includes volatile memory (RAM) within computer systems that act as servers or clients when a program is transmitted over a network, which retains the program for a certain period of time. Moreover, the above program may be intended to implement only a part of the functions described above.Furthermore, the above-mentioned functions may be realized in combination with programs already recorded in the computer system, such as so-called differential files (differential programs). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0153] 1…Ordering system 10…Ordering terminal 20…Staff terminal 30…Management device 40…Payment device AR40…Category selection area AR50…Product selection area AR52…Order candidate product display area AR54…Message display area

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1. A program for making an order terminal equipped with an operable display unit function as a computer, The aforementioned computer, Display means for displaying various information on the display unit, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit To make it function as, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of closing the screen and returning to the order. A program characterized by the following features.

2. A program for making an order terminal equipped with an operable display unit function as a computer, The aforementioned computer, Display means for displaying various information on the display unit, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit To make it function as, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of submitting an order for the product to be ordered. A program characterized by the following features.

3. A program for making an order terminal equipped with an operable display unit function as a computer, The aforementioned computer, Display means for displaying various information on the display unit, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit To make it function as, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of increasing or decreasing the quantity of the product to be ordered. A program characterized by the following features.

4. An order terminal equipped with an operable display unit, The display unit includes a display means for displaying various information, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit and Equipped with, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of closing the screen and returning to the order. An ordering terminal characterized by the following features.

5. An order terminal equipped with an operable display unit, The display unit includes a display means for displaying various information, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit and Equipped with, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of submitting an order for the product to be ordered. An ordering terminal characterized by the following features.

6. An order terminal equipped with an operable display unit, The display unit includes a display means for displaying various information, Operation receiving means for receiving operations on the display unit and Equipped with, The aforementioned display means is Based on an operation received by the operation reception means, the display unit displays the products to be ordered as a list on the screen, and also displays buttons with the same function on the left and right sides of the display unit. The aforementioned button has the function of increasing or decreasing the quantity of the product to be ordered. An ordering terminal characterized by the following features.

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