JPH044637B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a system for issuing premium stamps.

[Prior art]

In the case of customer service that refunds a certain percentage of the sales amount, one stamp (stamp), so-called premium stamp, is issued for each unit amount of ticket issued, and the number of so-called premium stamps is issued to the customer in a number corresponding to the sales amount. ing. These stamps can usually be exchanged for products in units of a certain number, for example 500, so customers have to attach the stamps to a mount and combine them into exchange units, which is time-consuming and time-consuming. There were problems such as this and the fact that it required the issuance of a stamp, which required a lot of time and effort to issue the ticket.

In order to solve this problem, a premium stamp issuing device has been proposed that issues service stamps at a fixed ratio to the sales amount and stores this issued number in a storage medium such as a magnetic card. (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 62-32592).

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) According to such a device, the number of stamps is stored on the card after inputting the amount data, so it is convenient because there is no need to manage the stamp paper pieces themselves, but it is useful for campaigns, etc. When it becomes necessary to change the issuance ratio, the data that commands the issuance ratio must be entered one by one from the keyboard, which requires manual input of the issuance data, which can easily lead to mistakes in the number of stamps issued. be.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and its purpose is to provide a new premium stamp issuing device that can easily change the premium stamp issuing ratio using an externally operable switch. It is to provide.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve such problems, the present invention calculates the number of stamps issued based on amount data, and calculates the number of stamps issued based on the calculation result and the stamps stored in the plate-shaped storage medium. In a premium stamp issuing device equipped with means for performing an addition operation on the number of stamps and rewriting the number of stamps in the plate-shaped storage medium, the number of stamps is calculated at a first ratio based on the amount data. means for storing at least two types of conversion ratio data corresponding to a mode and a promotion mode that is calculated using a second ratio of issuing at a premium than the first ratio; and an externally operable switch for selecting the two modes. I prepared the means.

(Function) Even at the time of a campaign in which the premium stamp issuance ratio needs to be changed, it can be handled by operating the switching means and selecting the data of the issuance ratio registered in advance.

〔Example〕

Therefore, details of the present invention will be explained below based on illustrated embodiments.

Figures 1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention, and reference numeral 1 in the figure is a ticket issuing device that has a built-in control unit for data processing, etc., which will be described later. A keyboard 3 for inputting data such as the number of tickets and amount, insertion slots 4 and 5 for loading a master card and a customer card (described later), and a product exchange ticket outlet 6 are provided. These card slots 4 and 5 each have a master card,
and customer card reading/writing devices 7 and 8 are disposed opposite each other, and the master card reading/writing device 7 has a card transport mechanism 7b for setting the card in a predetermined position along a guide member 7a, and a head drive mechanism 7c. In addition, the head drive mechanism 7c is equipped with a display track 2 for a master card (FIG. 5A), which will be described later.
3, a magnetic pattern head 7d has a dot pattern and records a character or symbol pattern.
and the magnetic head 7 that comes into contact with the data track 22.
e is mounted, and each head 7d, 7e is configured to scan the tracks of the master card with the master card fixed thereon.

On the other hand, the reading/writing device 8, which is arranged to face the customer card insertion slot 5, is provided with a card transport mechanism 8a driven by a motor, and the card movement path includes a portion where the end of the card is positioned when inserted. A card detector 8b and a customer card (FIG. 5 B) to be described later.
A magnetic pattern head 8b having a dot pattern and storing patterns of characters and symbols is disposed facing the display track, and a magnetic head 8e is disposed facing the data track. Furthermore, a ticket issuing device 9 is disposed in the product voucher ejection port 6 and includes a stocker 9a for storing the product vouchers K, and a discharge mechanism 9b for taking out the product vouchers one by one from the stocker 9a.

The keyboard 3 has buttons from 0 to 9 for inputting the amount and number of stamps issued, as shown in Figure 3.
So-called numeric keys 31, mode selection button 32, input/issuance button 33 that is pressed after entering issuance data, total amount button 34 and total number of stamps button 35 that display the accumulated amount and the total number of already issued stamps, extra issuance depending on the tarpon. Tarpon button 36 to command, remaining number button 3 to command to display the number of remaining stamps on the Master Card
7. An exchange button 38 for commanding exchange with a product, and a product exchange ticket button 39 for commanding issuance of a product exchange ticket are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the control section, in which reference numeral 11 is a microcomputer;
This is the numeric keypad 31 provided on the keyboard 3,
A mode selection button 32 for selecting either a normal mode in which premium stamps are issued at a predetermined first ratio and a promotion mode in which premium stamps are issued at a second ratio that is higher than the normal mode; An input/issuance button 33 for entering data after inputting issuance data, a total amount button 34 for displaying the cumulative amount and the total number of existing issued stamps, a total number button 35, a coupon for commanding extra issuance based on coupons, etc. Button 3
6. Data and signals are input from the remaining number button 37 that commands the display of the number of remaining stamps of the Master Card, the exchange button 38 that commands exchange with a product, and the product exchange ticket button 39 that commands the issuance of a product exchange ticket. and
In addition, the data read by the card reading/writing devices 7 and 8 is output to the display panel 2, and the card reading/writing device 7 is activated by a signal from the card detector 8b, and the calculation result based on the flow described later is output. Magnetic pattern heads 7d, 8d and magnetic heads 7e, 8e of each card reading/writing device 7, 8
is configured to output to . Note that the reference numeral 12 in the figure indicates an alarm device.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of an information storage card constituting the aforementioned master card or customer card, in which reference numeral 21 denotes a base sheet with a data track 22 and a display track running parallel to the longitudinal direction. A magnetic material is coated to form a hole 23, and a through hole 24 is formed in the center on the back side of the base sheet 21.
A window 25 is formed of a transparent material through a spacer 24 with a hole formed therein, and a magnetic powder 26 is movably accommodated in this space. Binary data is displayed as a character pattern using magnetic powder 26 in a window 25 facing 23.

When this card is used as a master card, the number of stamps is stored by the stamp supplier (Figure 5 A), and when used as a customer card, the number of books and the number of issued, so-called number of stamps are stored. It's becoming like that.

Next, the operation of the device configured in this way will be explained in the sixth section.
This will be explained based on the flowcharts shown in figures a to 6c.

When a master card supplied by a stamp supplier is inserted into the card insertion slot 4, it is drawn into the card reading/writing device 7 and set in a fixed position. After the master card is set, the head carriage 7c moves, the data track magnetic head 7e of the card scans, reads the remaining number of cards recorded therein, and stores this in the storage section. Further, the product exchange ticket K, which has been stamped in advance, is stored in the stocker 9a.

In this way, once the preparation for publication is complete,
When a customer card is inserted through the card insertion slot 5, the card insertion is detected by the detector 8b, and the card is drawn into the reading/writing device 8 by the transport mechanism 8a. In the process of this movement, the data track 22 of the card 6 comes into contact with the magnetic head 8e,
The number of stamps recorded on the card up to the previous time is read. This number of stamps is stored in the storage section and also displayed on the display panel 2.
In this state, when the normal mode is selected using the mode selection button 32, the characters [REG] are displayed on the display panel 2, indicating that the normal mode has been selected.

At this stage, just like a normal cash register or electronic desk calculator, you can read the sales amount from numeric key 31, for example.
When you enter 1120 yen, this is displayed on display panel 2. After confirming that the displayed amount is correct and pressing the input/issuance button 33, this amount data is divided by the stamp issuance unit price, for example 50 yen, and converted to the number of stamps to be issued, which in this example is 22. be done. This number of issued stamps is added to the number of stamps stored in the storage section, and then added to the data track 22 in the process of ejecting the customer card.
This is written as evolution data and as dot pattern data on the display track 23. at the same time,
This number of issued stamps is subtracted from the remaining number of stamps of the master card stored in the storage unit.
When this subtraction operation is completed, the master card reading/writing device 7 drives the head carriage 7c to record the number of stamps after the subtraction on the data track 22 and display track 23 of the master card.

By the way, as a result of stamp issuance, if the number of stamps on the customer card exceeds the number of book conversion units, for example 500, divide by the number of conversion units, add the integer part to the number of books, and add the remainder to the number of stamps. It is displayed as a number on the panel 2, and also displayed on the data track 2 during the card ejection process.
2 and recorded on the display track 23.

The input amount and the number of issued stamps corresponding to this issuance work are added to the previous amount and the number of already issued stamps stored in the accumulation recording section of the device 1, and the data is updated.

When the customer card is ejected in this way, when the card is gently shaken and the display track 23 is traced with the magnetic powder 26, the magnetic powder 23 adheres in accordance with the magnetic pattern recorded here. The binary data recorded on the data track 22 is visualized, and the number of stamps and the number of books can be read.

In this way, when a customer card that has accumulated a certain number of books is used to request an exchange for a product, the card is inserted into the card slot 5 in the same way as described above, and the information is recorded on the card. The user reads the number of books that are present, inputs the declared number of books using the numeric keys 31, and presses the exchange button 38 after confirming that there are no errors in this data. From this, the number of books obtained by subtracting the number of exchanged books from the number of books recorded on the customer card is written to the data track and display track. In addition, for those who wish to exchange for product exchange coupons in the same way, after inputting the number of product exchange coupons to be issued using the numeric keys 31 and pressing the product exchange coupon button 39, the person can receive the matching number of product exchange coupons. The voucher is discharged from the discharge port 6.

On the other hand, when the stamp disbursement process progresses and the number of remaining stamps on the Master Card reaches a specified value, for example 500 stamps, an alarm will be issued and the operator will be given a new Master Card to store the number of stamps in the device's memory. Encourage additional memorization.

To issue additional coupons, enter the sales amount of 1,120 yen with the normal mode selected, then press the coupon button 36 and enter the number of stamps to be issued using the coupon, e.g. [10] from the numeric keys 31. input. At this point, the sales amount of 1120 yen is displayed on the display panel 2. When the input/issuance button 33 is pressed after confirming the issuance conditions, the amount data is converted to the number of stamps [22] through the same process as described above, and the number of stamps due to the coupon [10] is added to this number data. The number of issued stamps [32] is calculated and displayed on pulse 2, and the number of stamps and books on the customer card and the number of stamps on the master card are updated through the above-mentioned process.

In addition, when stamps are issued at a higher rate than the normal issuance rate as part of a sales promotion campaign, when the so-called promotion mode is selected by pressing the mode selection button 32, the preset premium issuance rate, For example, data with twice the normal issuance ratio is selected, and at the same time, an indicator moves to the [PRO1] position on the mode display section 23 to display that the promotion mode of double issuance has been selected.

After completing these preparations, the ten key 31
When you input the sales amount of 1000 yen and press the input/issue button 33, the basic number of issued stamps [20] is calculated in the same process as in the normal mode, and then the multiplier selected for this basic number of stamps, In this example, it is multiplied by [2]. When the calculation of the number of issued stamps [20×2] is completed, the number of stamps and the number of books on the card are updated through the same process as described above.

In addition, when changing the multiple of the number of issued stamps in response to an increase in sales amount, operate the mode selection button 32 to obtain the predetermined multiple before inputting the amount, and then use the numeric keys 31 to change the amount. When the input/issue button 33 is pressed, the basic number of stamps to be issued is calculated, and the number of stamps obtained by multiplying the basic number of stamps by a set multiple is issued.

Further, by setting the relationship between the amount and the multiplier in advance, it becomes possible to issue the ticket at a predetermined multiplier simply by inputting the amount.

Furthermore, if you want to issue stamps regardless of the sales amount, set the unconditional issue mode and enter the number of issued stamps using the numeric keys 31.The stamp number data you just entered will be reflected in the stamp number display field 22.
is displayed, and it is only necessary to press the input/issue button 33 after confirming this display.

When the store is closed, if you press the total amount button 34 and the total number of stamps button 35, the stored total amount and total number of issued stamps will be displayed on the display panel 2, and if you press the remaining number of stamps display button 37, the master card The number of stamps remaining is displayed on the display panel 2. When the MasterCard is removed from the device, the number of remaining stamps recorded on its display track can be visually confirmed.

Note that in this embodiment, the data track and display track were formed independently, but
It is clear that the same effect can be achieved by reading the magnetic pattern recorded on the display track and converting it into binary coded data.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of stamps is stored magnetically, but it is clear that the same effect can be achieved even if other types of information recording cards using semiconductor memory circuits are used. .

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a product exchange function and a product exchange ticket issuing function are built-in.
These two functions can be separated to form a separate product exchange device.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the amount is entered using the numeric keys on the main body of the device.
If the total amount data from the amount data output terminal of the cash register is sent to the data input terminal of the device 1 after being formatted using a data converter etc., the total amount data of the cash register can be used. Now that stamps can be issued, even more
Issuance work can be simplified.

〔effect〕

As explained above, the present invention supports a normal mode in which the number of stamps is calculated at a first ratio based on amount data, and a promotion mode in which the number of stamps is calculated at a second ratio in which stamps are issued at a premium compared to the first ratio. It is equipped with means for storing at least two types of conversion ratio data, and an externally operable switching means for selecting these two modes, so even when stamp issuance ratios are frequently changed due to campaigns, etc., it is easy to switch. A desired ratio can be selected without mistakes with just a simple switching operation, and it is possible to handle various premium stamp issuance formats with high reliability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a device showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view with a portion cut away to show the internal structure of the same device, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the control section of the same device. Configuration diagram showing one embodiment, No. 4
Figures A, B, and C are cross-sectional views, top views, and bottom views showing one embodiment of the information recording card used in the system of the present invention, respectively, and Figures A and B are one embodiment of the master card and customer card, respectively. A perspective view showing an example,
6a, 6b, and 6c are flowcharts showing the operation of the above device, respectively. 1...Main body, 2...Display panel, 3...Keyboard, 4, 5...Card insertion slot, 7, 8...Card reading/writing device, 9...Product exchange ticket issuing device, 1
1...Microcomputer.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 Calculate the number of stamps issued based on the amount data, perform an addition operation with the calculation result and the number of stamps stored in the plate-shaped storage medium, and rewrite the number of stamps in the plate-shaped storage medium. The premium stamp issuing device includes a normal mode in which the number of stamps is calculated at a first ratio based on the amount data;
a promotion mode that is calculated using a second ratio in which the premium is issued at a premium rate, and a means for storing at least two types of conversion ratio data corresponding to the promotion mode; Stamp issuing device.