JPS61196364A - Transaction system - Google Patents
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- JPS61196364A JPS61196364A JP60037988A JP3798885A JPS61196364A JP S61196364 A JPS61196364 A JP S61196364A JP 60037988 A JP60037988 A JP 60037988A JP 3798885 A JP3798885 A JP 3798885A JP S61196364 A JPS61196364 A JP S61196364A
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
〔産業上の利用分野〕
本発明はｐｏｓ端末装置等で構成される取引システムの
改良に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an improvement of a transaction system comprised of POS terminal devices and the like.
近年、店舗等において、クレジット取引可能な複数のｐ
ｏｓ端末装置等を配置した取引システムが普及している
。In recent years, in stores etc., there are multiple points where credit transactions are possible.
2. Description of the Related Art Transaction systems equipped with OS terminal devices and the like are becoming widespread.
上記取引システムにおける各ＰＯ８端末装置は、現金取
引の登録精算を行う他、中央装置に与信照会を行ってク
レジット取引を行うことができるものである。Each PO8 terminal device in the transaction system is capable of registering and settling cash transactions, as well as making credit inquiries to the central device to perform credit transactions.
しかし従来与信照会には時間を要し且つ与信照会中は他
の取引を行うことができないため、取引が混雑する場合
にクレジット取引があると他の顧客を待たせるという問
題点を有している。However, conventional credit inquiries take time and other transactions cannot be carried out while credit inquiries are being made, resulting in the problem of making other customers wait when transactions are busy. .
そのためクレジット取引により発生する待ち時間を縮小
する取引システムが要望されている。Therefore, there is a need for a transaction system that reduces the waiting time caused by credit transactions.
従来の取引システム例を図を用いて説明する。 An example of a conventional trading system will be explained using diagrams.
第２図（ａ）は取引システムの１例を示す図であって、
１は中央装置、２ａ〜２ｎは各フロアに配置されたＰＯ
８端末装置である。FIG. 2(a) is a diagram showing an example of a trading system,
1 is the central unit, 2a to 2n are POs located on each floor
8 terminal device.
各ｐｏｓ端末装置２ａ〜２ｎは取引商品の登録。Each POS terminal device 2a to 2n registers transaction products.
精算を行う機能の他クレジット取引が可能であって、第
２図（ｂ）のブロック図に示すように、カード読取部７
．暗証番号入力手段（暗証番号入力装置９およびインタ
フェース８）を備えており、クレジット取引の際はカー
ド記載のコードと暗証番号との照合、商品登録５合計金
額等の精算を行った後、中央装置１に与信照会を行う。In addition to the function of performing payment, credit transactions are possible, and as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2(b), a card reading section 7
．． It is equipped with a PIN input means (PIN input device 9 and interface 8), and when making a credit transaction, after checking the code written on the card and the PIN and paying the total amount of product registration 5, etc., the central device 1. Perform a credit inquiry.
中央装置１では与信照会を受けて、該顧客の残高、取引
実績等を照合して照会元のｐｏｓ端末装置に該クレジッ
ト取引の許可、不許可を通知する。The central device 1 receives the credit inquiry, collates the customer's balance, transaction history, etc., and notifies the POS terminal device that is the source of the inquiry whether the credit transaction is permitted or not.
この間、中央装置１と該ｐｏｓ端末装置とは通信状態で
あり、他の顧客取引は不能となる。During this time, the central device 1 and the POS terminal device are in a communication state, and other customer transactions are disabled.
上記与信照会は数分程度の時間を要することもあり、ま
た中央装置１と電話回線等で接続されている場合では回
線接続に時間がかかることもあって、他の顧客を待たせ
ることになる。The above credit inquiry may take several minutes, and if the central device 1 is connected to the telephone line, it may take time to connect the line, making other customers wait. .
なお第２図（ｂｌにおいて、３は主制御部、４は例えば
１日の取引情報を格納するファイル装置、５は商品登録
時の取引情報を格納する商品登録記憶部、６はキー人力
部、１０は中央装Ｒ１と通信を行う通信制御部、１１は
表示部、１２はレシート等を発行するプリンタ部、１３
は取引現金を収納する現金取扱部である。In FIG. 2 (bl), 3 is a main control unit, 4 is a file device that stores, for example, daily transaction information, 5 is a product registration storage unit that stores transaction information at the time of product registration, 6 is a key human power department, 10 is a communication control unit that communicates with the central unit R1, 11 is a display unit, 12 is a printer unit that issues receipts, etc., 13
is a cash handling department that stores transaction cash.
また第１図（Ｃ）は前述のクレジット取引動作のフロー
チャートを表したものである。Further, FIG. 1(C) shows a flowchart of the above-mentioned credit transaction operation.
上記説明したように、現金取引とクレジット取引とが可
能なｐｏｓ端末装置を配置した取引システムではクレジ
ット取引中は他の取引ができないため、取引が混雑した
場合は顧客を待たせる等のサービス低下の可能性があり
、またそれを解決するためにＰＯ８端末装置を増設する
ことは費用がかさみ、取引効率が低下するという問題点
を有していた。As explained above, in a transaction system equipped with a POS terminal device that is capable of cash transactions and credit transactions, other transactions cannot be performed while credit transactions are in progress, so if transactions are crowded, service may deteriorate, such as making customers wait. However, adding more PO8 terminals to solve this problem would increase costs and reduce transaction efficiency.
上記従来の問題点は、中央装置と、現金による商品取引
を遂行する取引装置と、クレジットカードからクレジッ
トデータを読取る読取手段および該中央装置に無線通信
により与信照会を行いクレジット取引を遂行する手段を
有する携帯型のクレジット取引装置とを備える本発明の
取引システムにより解決することが出来る。The above-mentioned problems with the conventional technology include a central device, a transaction device for carrying out cash product transactions, a reading means for reading credit data from a credit card, and a means for carrying out a credit transaction by making a credit inquiry to the central device by wireless communication. This problem can be solved by the transaction system of the present invention, which includes a portable credit transaction device.
上記本発明によれば、従来のｐｏｓ端末装置に加え、中
央装置と無線通信可能なりレジット取引専用端末を設け
る。そのため、クレジット取引による取引待ちの解消９
回線の輻較を解消することができる。According to the present invention, in addition to the conventional POS terminal device, a dedicated credit transaction terminal capable of wireless communication with the central device is provided. Therefore, we will eliminate transaction waiting times due to credit transactions9.
Line congestion can be eliminated.
本発明の実施例を図を用いて説明する。 Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
第１図（ａ）は実施例の取引システム構成を表すブロッ
ク図、第１図（ｂｌはクレジット取引専用端末装置のブ
ロック図、第１図（Ｃ）はクレジット取引専用端末の外
観例を表す図である。FIG. 1(a) is a block diagram showing the transaction system configuration of the embodiment; FIG. 1(bl) is a block diagram of a terminal device exclusively for credit transactions; FIG. It is.
第１図（ａｌにおいて、２６は大規模店舗を表°し、２
３は機器室等に設置された中央装置、２ａ、２ｂ、２ｎ
は各売り場に設置されたクレジット取引可能なｐｏｓ端
末装置、２４ａ、２４ｂ、２４ｎは同様に配置されたク
レジット取引専用端末装置である。In Figure 1 (al), 26 represents a large store, and 2
3 is a central device installed in an equipment room, etc., 2a, 2b, 2n
24a, 24b, and 24n are POS terminal devices installed in each sales floor that allow credit transactions, and 24a, 24b, and 24n are similarly placed terminal devices dedicated to credit transactions.
クレジット取引専用端末装置２４ａ〜２４ｎには無線で
中央装置２３と通信を行うための手段を設け、一方各フ
ロアには送受信用のアンテナ設備２５ａ〜２５ｎが設け
られている。The credit transaction dedicated terminal devices 24a to 24n are provided with means for wirelessly communicating with the central device 23, and each floor is provided with antenna equipment 25a to 25n for transmission and reception.
中央装置２３では回ｖＡ２７を通じてＰｏＳ端末装置２
ａ〜２ｎ等と従来通り現金取引およびクレジット取引に
必要な通信を行う他、クレジット専用端末装置２４ａ〜
２４ｎに対してアンテナ設備２５ａ〜２５ｎを介して通
信を行い、与信照会。The central device 23 connects the PoS terminal device 2 through the communication vA27.
In addition to performing communication necessary for cash transactions and credit transactions with the terminal devices 24a to 2n, etc., as usual, the credit terminal devices 24a to
24n through the antenna equipment 25a to 25n, and makes a credit inquiry.
取引集計等を行う。Perform transaction aggregation, etc.
なお上記システムにおいてクレジット専用端末装置２４
ａ〜２４ｎがＰｏＳ端末装置２ａ〜２ｎと併置される場
合はＰｏＳ端末装置２ａ〜２ｎは現金取引専用であって
もよく、店舗の取引形態によって適宜選択される。In addition, in the above system, the credit dedicated terminal device 24
When a to 24n are placed side by side with the PoS terminal devices 2a to 2n, the PoS terminal devices 2a to 2n may be used exclusively for cash transactions, and are appropriately selected depending on the transaction type of the store.
第１図中）のブロック図は本システムに使用されるクレ
ジット専用端末装置２４ａ〜２４ｎの１例を示したもの
であり、１４は主制御部、１５は商品登録時の取引情報
を格納する商品登録記憶部、１６はキー人力部、１７は
カード読取部、１８は暗証番号人力装置９とのインタフ
ェース、Ｉ９は無線通信部、２０は表示部、２１はプリ
ンタ部である。The block diagram (in Fig. 1) shows an example of the credit-dedicated terminal devices 24a to 24n used in this system, where 14 is a main control unit, and 15 is a product that stores transaction information at the time of product registration. 16 is a key input unit, 17 is a card reading unit, 18 is an interface with the personal identification number device 9, I9 is a wireless communication unit, 20 is a display unit, and 21 is a printer unit.
上記構成のクレジット専用端末装置２４ａ〜２４ｎはＰ
ｏＳ端末装置２ａ〜２ｎの構成より現金取扱部分および
取引情報記録部分を省略しクレジット取引専用として簡
易化したもので、無線のため移動可能であり、特に小型
、軽量に作成される。The credit-only terminal devices 24a to 24n having the above configuration are P
The structure of the oS terminal devices 2a to 2n is simplified by omitting the cash handling section and the transaction information recording section, and is exclusively used for credit transactions.Since it is wireless, it is movable, and is particularly small and lightweight.
第１図（Ｑ）はその外観例を示したもので、２２は送受
信用アンテナ、プリンタ２１は２枚複写、自動切断等の
機能を持つもの、表示部２０は２０桁表示のもの、キー
人力部１６はテンキー１６ａ。Fig. 1 (Q) shows an example of its external appearance, in which 22 is a transmitting and receiving antenna, printer 21 has functions such as 2-copying and automatic cutting, display unit 20 is a 20-digit display, and the key is operated manually. Section 16 is a numeric keypad 16a.
登録キー１６ｂ、モードキー１６ｃ等で構成されるもの
等簡易な構成としている。It has a simple configuration consisting of a registration key 16b, a mode key 16c, etc.
上記クレジット専用端末装置２４ａ〜２４ｎの操作およ
び動作は第２図（Ｃ）に示すフローチャートと同一であ
る。The operations and operations of the credit terminal devices 24a to 24n are the same as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 2(C).
なお無線通信は構内であり、且つ半二重通信でよいため
、通信方式の選択の幅は比較的大きく、例えば５０Ｍ帯
、送受切換え、多重通信等システム規模に応じて採用さ
れる。Note that since wireless communication is within a premises and half-duplex communication is sufficient, there is a relatively wide range of communication methods to choose from, such as 50M band, transmission/reception switching, multiplex communication, etc., depending on the system scale.
以上説明したクレジット専用端末装置を従来のｐｏｓ＠
末装置に配することにより、与信照会等による待ち時間
を削減できる。The credit-dedicated terminal device explained above can be used as a conventional POS@
By placing it in the terminal device, waiting time for credit inquiries etc. can be reduced.
以上説明したように本発明によれば、従来のＰＯ８端末
装置に加えて、無線通信で中央装置に接続されたクレジ
ット専用端末装置を配することによりクレジット取引に
よるサービスの低下を防止し得る効果がある。As explained above, according to the present invention, in addition to the conventional PO8 terminal device, by providing a credit-dedicated terminal device connected to the central device via wireless communication, it is possible to prevent service deterioration due to credit transactions. be.
第１図（ａ）は本発明の取引システム例を表すブロック
図、
第１図（ｂｌは無線通信可能なりレジット専用端末装置
のブロック図、
第１図（Ｃ１はクレジット専用端末装置の外観図、第２
図（ａ）は従来の取引システムを表すブロック図、
第２図（ｂｌはｐｏｓ端末装置のブロック図、第２図（
Ｃ）はクレジット取引のフローチャート、である。図中
。
１１２３は中央装置、
２ ａ 〜２ ｎはｐｏｓ端末装置、
９は暗証番号入力装置。
工４は主制御部、 １５は商品登録記憶部、１６はキ
ー人力部、 １６ａはテンキー、１６ｂは登録キー、
１６ｃはモードキー、１７はカード読取部、１８は
インタフェース、１９は無線通信部、 ２０は表示部、
２１はプリンタ部、
２４ａ〜２４ｎは無線通信可能なりレジット専用端末装
置、
２５ａ〜２５ｎはアンテナ設備、
である。FIG. 1(a) is a block diagram showing an example of the transaction system of the present invention; FIG. 1 (bl is a block diagram of a credit-only terminal device capable of wireless communication; FIG. Second
Figure (a) is a block diagram representing a conventional transaction system, Figure 2 (bl is a block diagram of a POS terminal device, Figure 2 (
C) is a flowchart of credit transactions. In the figure. 1123 is a central device, 2 a to 2 n are POS terminal devices, and 9 is a password input device. 4 is a main control unit, 15 is a product registration storage unit, 16 is a key manual unit, 16a is a numeric keypad, 16b is a registration key,
16c is a mode key, 17 is a card reading unit, 18 is an interface, 19 is a wireless communication unit, 20 is a display unit, 21 is a printer unit, 24a to 24n are terminal devices dedicated to credit card capable of wireless communication, and 25a to 25n are antenna equipment. , is.
Claims (1)
、クレジットカードからクレジットデータを読取る読取
手段および該中央装置に無線通信により与信照会を行い
クレジット取引を遂行する手段を有する携帯型のクレジ
ット取引装置とを備えることを特徴とする取引システム
。A portable credit transaction device having a central device, a transaction device for carrying out commodity transactions using cash, a reading means for reading credit data from a credit card, and a means for making a credit inquiry to the central device by wireless communication and carrying out a credit transaction. A trading system comprising:
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