JPS5924372A - Cash register - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To avoid confusion of an inspection/adjustment mode due to a registration mode in the inspection/adjustment mode, by providing a means to inhibit the input of other modes during an inspection/adjustment mode. CONSTITUTION:Gates 3-5 are opened with a mode set by a mode selection means 1, and a processor 2 performs the arithmetic processing in response to the input given from the means 6. The modes excepting for an inspection/ adjustment mode are inhibited by an indication means 7. Then a machine closing command is supplied to a storage means 8 via the gate 3. The output of the means 8 is supplied to the processor 2 via an inhibition means 9 to inhibit the registration mode. With input 10 of a release signal, the machine closing command within the means 8 and then the inhibition output of the means 9 are released via the gate 4. Therefore the registration mode is inhibited at need to assure the inspection and adjustment at a fixed time point of many ECRs.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The present invention relates to a cash register having an inspection/accounting mode setting function.

<Prior Art> Conventional cash registers, such as stand-alone type cash registers, do not have a function to prohibit all key operations in the registration operation mode of the device.

Therefore, in order to check the contents of the sales memory at a certain point in time, even if the administrator informs the operator in advance to prohibit the registration operation at that time, another operator may accidentally perform the registration operation. There was one risk. Also, even if you try to check the contents of the sales memory of many devices at a certain point in time (for example, 3:00 p.m.), there is a possibility that while one device is performing an inspection operation, a registration operation is being performed in another device. Ah, there was a problem where it was impossible to obtain inspection data at the same time.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and to provide a cash register that can prohibit manual key operation in operating modes other than the inspection/settlement mode.

<Configuration of the Invention> In order to achieve this object, the cash register of the present invention includes a mode selection means for selecting an inspection/settlement mode, and a check/settlement mode in the inspection/settlement mode state set by the mode selection means. An instruction means for instructing a machine close command to set a state in which manual key power is prohibited in a mode other than the mode; a storage means for storing the machine close command issued by the instruction means; The machine is configured to include a prohibition means for prohibiting manual key input in a state where a mode other than the payment mode is selected, and a release means for canceling the machine close command stored in the storage means in the inspection/payment mode state. With such a configuration, by operating the instruction means that instructs the "machine close command" in the inspection/accounting mode, key manual input in modes other than the inspection/accounting mode is prohibited, and registration operations etc. may be performed by mistake. There is almost no possibility that it will be lost.

<Example> Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a principle diagram showing the functions of a cash register embodying the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a mode selection means for selecting the operating mode of the device. When the inspection/accounting mode is selected by the mode selection means 1, this mode information is input to the processing device 2, and the gate means 3.4 and 5 are opened. Therefore, in this state, the signal from the human duck stage 6 is input to the processing device 2. When the instruction means 7 is operated to issue a machine close command to set a state in which key manual input is prohibited in a mode other than the broken inspection/accounting mode, the signal is stored in the storage means 8 via the gate means 3. The input will be memorized. When the release means 10 is operated, the signal is inputted to the storage means 8 via the gate means 4, and the machine close command stored in the storage means 8 is cleared.

When a mode other than the inspection/accounting mode, such as a registration mode, is selected by the mode selection means 1, this mode information is input to the processing device 2. In this state, the key manual operation signal of the input means 6 is given to the processing device 2 via the gate 9, but if the machine close command is stored in the storage means 8, the key manual operation is prohibited by the gate 9. become.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a cash register embodying the present invention.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 is a central processing unit (CPTJ) that processes various transaction information, and the CPTJ 11 includes a ROM+2 that permanently stores programs that specify how various input data are processed by the CPUI+. , an input means 14 for inputting quantity information or amount information for each transaction via a key encoder 13, and a key discrimination means 15.
A group of function keys 16 for instructing how to process various types of input information through the , a mode selection means 17 for selecting how to use the device, and a memory 18 for storing various registered and processed information. , a display means 19 for displaying various information, and a printing means 20 for printing various information on a receipt or a journal are connected.

Note that the CPUI+ is provided with an area a for storing mode information, and the memory+8 is provided with an area b for storing the closed state of the device. )
It is equipped with an instruction key for specifying the total, and an instruction key for instructing the start of various processes.

Next, the specific operation of this embodiment device will be explained in detail with reference to the operation flowchart shown in FIG.

When the operator wants to carry out the operation according to the present invention, he first operates the mode selection means 17 to select the desired mode of the apparatus.Step 1 in FIG. ), this operation mode information is stored in area a of CPtJ I 1 (n 2 ).

Next, the operator inputs input means 1 to perform various registrations, etc.
4 or any key in the function key group 16 is pressed (n3), the CPU II determines whether it is in the selected mode or the checkout mode (n4), and if it is other than the inspection/checkout mode. Proceeding to step n5, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a flag is set in area b, and if the flag is set, an error message is displayed indicating that the operation was an error and manual operation of the key is prohibited. Do it (n6).

On the other hand, if no flag is set in area b, various data will be processed according to the previously selected mode (n7
or n8).

By the way, if the inspection/accounting mode is selected in the previous mode selection, various inspection/accounting operations can be performed, and a device closing command can be issued by using the input means 14 and a specific key in the function key group. I can do it.

That is, when setting the device to the machine-close state, the administrator must perform an instruction operation to instruct a "machine close command" to a black person who cannot turn the machine using the operator key, for example, numerical manual power 1-
90" (program instruction number corresponding to the machine close command), the machine close command is stored in area b of memo January 8 in response to the key operation (n9) of the same key and the fourth key, and 7 is stored in area b. Lag 1 is set (nlO,n
1l), the display means 19 displays a display indicating the closed state, as shown in FIG. 4, for example (n1).
2). Further, the printing means 20 prints out the receipt 21 as shown in the fifth print (n I 3 ). After this operation, the device can only be operated in this inspection/accounting mode, and manual key operations such as registration operations and setting changes are no longer possible.

If you want to release the closed state of this device, VC should:
In the inspection/accounting mode state of step n4, a release operation for canceling the machine close command, for example, numerical manual r9
1J (program instruction number corresponding to the machine close release command), 7 lags 1" in area b in memo January 18 are set in response to the F key and the key operation of the same key (HI5). 0", the machine close state is released (n17), the device returns to the so-called normal state, the display on the display means 19 returns to the normal display as shown in FIG. A receipt 21 as shown in FIG. 7 is printed out (n18).

Furthermore, when the above-mentioned close command is issued, the flag '1' is set in area b.
” is set or when a release command is issued, area b
If flag 10" is set, error detection is performed in steps nlO and n16, respectively,
In step n14, an error message is displayed to notify the administrator that each operation has been completed.

<Effects> As described above, according to the present invention, if the instruction operation for issuing a "machine close command" is executed in the inspection/accounting mode, manual key operation in modes other than the inspection/accounting mode is prohibited, which prevents accidental There is no possibility that a registration operation will be performed.

If you leave the machine in the closed state, the sales memory and settings will remain unchanged, making it possible to accurately obtain the required report at the required time even if a certain amount of time has passed. Become.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a principle diagram showing the functions of a cash register embodying the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the cash register embodying the present invention, and Fig. 3 is an operation for explaining its operation. Flowchart, Fig. 4 is a display state diagram in the closed state, Fig. 5 is a plan view showing an example of printing the same receipt, Fig. 6 is a display state diagram in the closed state, and Fig. 7 is a plan view showing an example of printing the same receipt. It is a diagram. 1 - Mode selection means, 7... Machine close instruction means, 8... Machine close state storage means, 10... Cancellation means, 11 Central processing unit (CPU), 14 Human power means, 16... Function key group , 17...mode selection means, 18. memory, b-machine close state setting flag; storage area.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A mode selection means for selecting an inspection/accounting mode, and in the inspection/accounting mode state set by the mode selection means, setting a state in which key manual input is prohibited in modes other than the inspection/accounting mode. an instruction means for instructing a machine close command to be executed; a storage means for storing the machine close command issued by the instruction means; and a memory content of the storage means that prohibits key manual input in a mode selected state other than the plow inspection/settlement mode. A cash register comprising: a prohibiting means; and a canceling means for canceling the machine close command stored in the storage means in the inspection/settlement mode.