Abstract: A printer 80 integrally comprises a printing section 81 for printing on a recording medium such as a cut sheet S and continuous paper L2 based on printing data transmitted from an external host unit H, a control panel 70 containing an indicator section for indicating operating states of the printing section 81, a display panel 60 for displaying data transmitted from the host unit H to the printing section 81 and instructed to be displayed, an interface 86 for transmitting/receiving signals between the host unit H and the printing section 81 and interfaces 87 and 62 for transmitting/receiving signals between the printing section 81 and the display panel 60. It is possible to securely prevent disagreement of printed content and displayed content and to realize down-sizing and simplification of the system structure by constructing a printer as described above.

Abstract: An opening/closing mechanism for a drawer member includes a stopper member for stopping movement of the drawer member, where the position of a stopper member is variable, in the direction of movement of the drawer member, so as to adjust the degree of opening of the drawer member. Rotatable rollers are preferably provided on one of the drawer member and a housing therefore, and a stopper member provided on the other, engagable with the rollers for stopping movement of the drawer. The stopper member enables resumption of movement of the of the drawer after being stopped by the stopper member. If desired, a plurality of stopper members may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner case with lid for a cash box, comprising: a casing, formed as a rectangular box, which is open on the upper side, with some insertion openings on the back side, a horizontal groove above the insertion holes, and at least one hole in the front side; several bill holders, placed in the casing and having extensions that are insered into the insertion holes; a lid for covering the casing with the back edge of the lid being inserted in the groove of the casing; and at least one lock, attached on the lid, facing one of the holes on the front side of the casing and used to fix the lid on the casing.

Abstract: A register terminal is connected through a communications link to a kitchen video controller. The register terminal receives setting data for display control functions, and picture formats for the kitchen video controller display. The register terminal provides setting destination information related to the product item selected by a purchaser, and sets a display number on the kitchen video controller in response to the destination information. A customer's order is searched at the register terminal, for product items related to the destination information. Display data is forwarded to the kitchen video controller which displays the information to personnel servicing the order, following which the customer's orders can be erased. In one particular display mode, the controller can display the average sales numbers for specified product items, and for a given time range which includes a present time as well as immediately preceding and immediately time ranges for the day.

Abstract: A computer Input/Output (I/O) assembly including a stand for supporting an I/O device, such as a display or the like. The stand includes a main support member and an auxiliary support member offset from the main support member. A mechanism providing swivel and rotational motions coupled the main support member to a base and another mechanism providing swivel, rotation, and tilt motions couples the auxiliary support member to the I/O device. The total rotational motion provided by the mechanisms is greater than 360.degree..

Abstract: After the medium has been processed by the medium processing apparatus 100 (receipt journal printer), it lands on the top cover 120 of the medium processing apparatus 100 as a curled medium 160. The ejected medium drop prevention mechanism 110 is disposed at the point where the edge of the ejected medium lands. The ejected medium drop prevention mechanism 110 has a ladder like structure and holds the edge of the ejected medium by introducing the edge into the opening of the ladder like structure, thereby preventing the ejected medium from dropping down.

Abstract: A point-of-sale (POS) terminal is provided with a control device for sending control and/or print data to a printing apparatus. The control device includes a general purpose processor controlled by a general purpose operating system and a control device connector for connecting the control device to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus comprises a first connector connecting the printing apparatus to the control device through the control device connector. A second connector connects the printing apparatus to an external device. A processor for processes first data input from the first connector and second data input from the second connector. The first connector is in communication with the second connector. The POS terminal also comprises a housing including a first body frame for accommodating the printing apparatus and a second body frame for accommodating the control device, the first body frame being detachably mounted on the second body frame.

Abstract: A cash drawer assembly includes a housing having a drawer slidably mounted therein which receives a till containing compartments for storing cash. A cutter in the form of a flat plate is removably trapped laterally between the till and the drawer, and includes a bottom edge abutting the drawer bottom, and a top edge positioned above the till for providing a cutting edge for opening a coin roll. The cutter is hidden when the drawer is closed, and is accessible when the drawer is open for convenient use.

Abstract: A security switch system including a power supply; a first electrical contact switch; a second electrical contact switch; an electrical flash unit having a flash circuit including a flash emitting device that emits a flash of light of sufficient intensity to temporarily impair the vision of a viewer; and a switching relay having first and second alternating current switching contacts installable in series within the main alternating current power input to a building. Actuation of either or both the first and second electrical contact switch causes the flash unit to emit a blinding flash of light while the switching relay simultaneously disconnects all power to the building including the ambient lights. The robber is thus exposed to a high intensity flash of light while being simultaneously plunged into a dark environment.

Abstract: A money drawer of a cash register has a frame which supports a number of individual coin cups and note cups. A respective weighing device, supported on a base of the register, is provided for each cup. A positioning mechanism, for example, comprised of cam followers and cam surfaces is arranged to determine the position of the frame. The arrangement is such that on closing the money drawer, the frame is lowered to release each cup such that it is engaged with as associated weighing device whereby the weight of the cash or bills in each cup may be calculated. The weight signals may be used to determine the number of cash or bills in the cups and/or their value. A simple record of each determination may be kept so that if there are errors in the cash register at the end of a period the record can be scrutinized for irregularities. The information may also be provided to processing means for storage and/or processing.

Abstract: A cash drawer having a coin roll opening device for opening a roll of coins quickly, conveniently and safely. The device includes a cash drawer having guides for receiving a coin roll. The cash drawer further includes a receptacle for receiving a blade assembly. The blade assembly having a blade and a blade holder. The blade assembly easily inserted and removed from the receptacle by use of the flexible arms of the blade holder. The blade holder is formed by two identical halves each having a male post, a post slot, a snap post and a snap arm for securing the blade. The blade having notches for receiving the male posts.

Abstract: A cash drawer assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a drawer received in the interior region for sliding movement between closed and open positions. The housing has a symmetrical construction so that the drawer can be received by the interior region of the housing when the housing is in an over-table position on a top surface of a counter or when the housing is inverted and mounted beneath the counter in an under-table position. The housing includes a rear wall formed to include a slot that is centered relative to the sides and relative to the top and bottom of the housing. A tongue extends rearwardly from a rear panel of the drawer. The tongue extends through the slot when the drawer is in the closed position independent of whether the housing is in the over-table or under-table position. A latching assembly catches the tongue when the drawer is in the closed position to lock the drawer in the closed position.

Abstract: A sales-registration-data processing apparatus includes a display unit being independent of a control unit housing and having a display portion on an outer surface thereof, and a tilt-angle adjustment and maintaining mechanism rotatably connecting the display unit to the housing, capable of tilting the display unit with respect to the housing and maintaining a desired tilt angle of the display unit.

Abstract: A cash transaction machine performs receiving and/or paying transactions of bills by manipulation of a user, transfers bills between a receptacle where bills are paid in and out and a storage where bills are stored, and by using a sterilizing unit for heat-sterilizing bills being transferred at a specified temperature range and a specified time period.

Abstract: A cash transaction machine includes a sterilizing unit for sterilizing bills by heat, a heating temperature of the sterilizing unit being detected by a sensor and maintained in a specified range, wherein a number of bills to be processed is limited because there is a possibility that if very many bills are processed by the sterilizing unit, the heat is absorbed by the bills and the heating temperature falls, and the germs are not killed effectively, wherein when the bills are not sterilized, the sterilizing unit is operated intermittently to thereby prolong its service life, and the bills are sterilized only when a specified transaction is selected, and wherein a pressure is applied to bills simultaneously with heating by the sterilizing unit to thereby remove folds and rumples of the bills.

Abstract: A cash drawer having a coin roll opening device for opening a roll of coins quickly, conveniently and safely. The device includes a cash drawer having guides for receiving a coin roll. The cash drawer further includes a receptacle for receiving a blade assembly. The blade assembly having a blade and a blade holder. The blade assembly easily inserted and removed from the receptacle by use of the flexible arms of the blade holder. The blade holder is formed by two identical halves each having a male post, a post slot, a snap post and a snap arm for securing the blade. The blade having notches for receiving the male posts.

Abstract: A point-of-sale (POS) terminal is provided with a control device for sending control and/or print data to a printing apparatus. The control device includes a general purpose processor controlled by a general purpose operating system and a control device connector for connecting the control device to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus comprises a first connector connecting the printing apparatus to the control device through the control device connector. A second connector connects the printing apparatus to an external device. A processor for processes first data input from the first connector and second data input from the second connector. The first connector is in communication with the second connector. The POS terminal also comprises a housing including a first body frame for accommodating the printing apparatus and a second body frame for accommodating the control device, the first body frame being detachably mounted on the second body frame.

Abstract: An electronic cash register system in which, when a customer orders a menu at an order register, the order register transmits to a display control unit the ordered menu items and the register number of the order register. The display control unit stores the ordered menu items in its internal memory together with the register number of the order register and displays the ordered menu items on a display unit. The customer accounts for the order at an account register. The operator of the account register manipulates the account register to read out the ordered menu items registered in the display control unit. The display control unit reads out from its internal memory the ordered menu items accepted at the order register having the same register number as that of the account register and transmits the read-out ordered menu items to the account register. The operator of the account register accounts for the read-out ordered menu items.

Abstract: A cash transaction machine performs receiving and/or paying transactions of bills by manipulation of a user, transfers bills between a receptacle where bills are paid in and out and a storage where bills are stored, and by using a sterilizing unit for heat-sterilizing bills being transferred, detects the temperature of the sterilizing unit with a temperature detector, controls the temperature of the sterilizing unit so as to be in a specified temperature range, and also controls the processing of transactions by, for example, temporarily stopping the transaction according to the detected temperature.

Abstract: A computer Input/Output (I/O) assembly including a stand for supporting an I/O device, such as a display or the like. The stand includes a main support member and an auxiliary support member offset from the main support member. A mechanism providing swivel and rotational motions coupled the main support member to a base and another mechanism providing swivel, rotation, and tilt motions couples the auxiliary support member to the I/O device. The total rotational motion provided by the mechanisms is greater than 360.degree..

Abstract: A security electric cash drawer includes a shell having two inner lateral walls, a front opening, a bottom opening and a front securing plate, a bottom plate having a front bent end and inserted into the shell to be held secured to the shell for covering the bottom opening, a pair of tracks respectively mounted on the two inner lateral walls, and a drawer slidable along the pair of tracks and inserted into the shell from the front opening.Further, the security electric cash drawer includes a securing piece inserted from an inside of the shell for fixing the bottom plate in place in order to avoid the cash drawer from being externally disassembled. This invention also provides a tray having a plurality of detachable clips for conveniently managing kinds of cashes.

Abstract: A cash box is disclosed. It has a flat base and four sides perpendicular to the flat base. The box also has a wire form plate comprising an elongate sheet of rigid material with tubes having an open inner diameter and mitered ends so that the shortest dimension of the tube is nearest the flat base of the box. The box also includes a bill weight comprising an integral length of resilient wire having a center section, two arms diverging from the center section and a pair of end segments extending from the two arms into the mitered ends of one of the tubes, the two arms being inwardly biased. The bill weight is rotatable in the tube.

Abstract: A money shield for insertion into a cash drawer or cash drawer insert of a cash register to overlie paper currency in one or more paper currency compartments to prevent visual inspection of currency under the shield, wherein the shield covers the area defined by a compartment and is associated with a conventional bail of the currency compartment, and the shield includes means to allow it to swing open for access to the currency yet yieldable to an at rest closed position.

Abstract: The money drawer (3) has a lid (14), which is connected to the drawer housing (2) by the money drawer (3) being slid into the drawer housing and is detachable from the drawer housing (2) through the creation of the locking attachment between the lid and the money drawer. In a preferred refinement, the lid (14) contains a receiving tray (50) for an integrated circuit card, preferably for one conforming to ISO Standard 7816.2.3. A till drawer of this kind is suitable for all cash registers and, due to the possible allocation of a money drawer to a specific member of the till staff, can preferably be used in respect of cash registers where there is a frequent changeover of staff. The cards can be used as a company identity card enabling a cashier to clock on at the cash register.

Abstract: Cash drawer system for a point-of-sale terminal having a housing, a latchable drawer, and a mechanism for forcing the drawer outward. The drawer slides on a pair of slides positioned beneath the drawer, and the drawer is latchable to the slides by latches located in the front of the drawer. Orienting features of the slide and drawer cooperate to orient the drawer for latching during drawer insertion. The drawer is also laterally movable on the slides, which prevents jamming, binding and racking of the drawer if the slides are in a non-parallel position. A central portion of the drawer may be lower than the edges to provide increased media space below a cash till.

Abstract: In a nameplate apparatus incorporating a communication unit therein, the communication unit is formed in a thin film shape and transmits a coded code specific to the nameplate apparatus. On a front surface of this thin-film shaped communication unit, a display plate is mounted so as to display information such as a name, whereas on a rear surface of the communication unit, a holding member is provided so as to detachably secure the communication unit to a user's clothing or the like. In a data processing apparatus, after the coded code transmitted from the communication unit is determined to be coincident with a predetermined identification code, the data processing apparatus is brought into an operable condition.

Abstract: A cash register hood comprises a front panel 110, two side panels 112 and an overhead panel or tray 116. The hood is fitted to a base board 118 which is fixed to a counter-top. The hood may be assembled using keys 125 and slots 126 integrally formed on the panels. The cash register hood also includes a product display panel 116 and a shelf 117. Trays 32,33 and product dispensers 50 may be attached to the hood as required.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a drawer the upper surface of which is open is inserted drawably in an outer case on which is mounted a register, and a receptacle case of an upper-lower double structure comprising a money case as an upper stage the upper surface of which is open and a receptacle portion as a lower stage is inserted in the drawer, with an insertion aperture being formed in the front face of the drawer which insertion aperture is in communication with the receptacle portion, whereby slips, gift coupons, etc. which have been inserted from the insertion aperture and received in the receptacle portion can be transferred as they are to a predetermined place together with the cash received in the money case, and the recovery of those slips, gift coupons, etc. can be done easily without a mistake.

Abstract: A business machine assembly such as a cash register includes a plurality of hook members secured to the lower surface of the cash register positioned within corresponding slots in a support member. A cash drawer is slidably mounted within the support member between a open and closed position. The cash register further includes a pair of depending stop members secured to the lower surface of the cash register and positioned adjacent the rear edge of the cash drawer when the cash drawer is in a closed position blocking movement of the cash register on the support member thereby preventing the hook members from being disengaged from the slots when the cash drawer is in a closed position.

Abstract: A cash register cover which is designed to enclose and operate a modern cash register and to simulate an ornate, antique cash register. The cash register cover of this invention is characterized by an interdigitating front panel, side panels and rear panel which rest on the cash box of the enclosed cash register. The cover incorporates a keyboard panel fitted with the keyboard of the enclosed cash register for operating the enclosed cash register and further includes an indication cover that closes the front panel, side panel and rear panel perimeter by means of cooperating mount screws and brackets for easy assembling and disassembling of the cash register cover. In a preferred embodiment, components of the cash register cover are fabricated of a moldable plastic material and the front panel, side panels and rear panel are provided with external decorative ornamentation which simulates the elaborate scroll-work and decoration of antique mechanical cash registers.

Abstract: A cash till, a slip tray and a till lid are positioned in a cash drawer of a point of sale terminal or cash register for use in making change and receiving valuables during operation of the terminal or register by a clerk. At the end of the clerk's shift, the cash till, slip tray and till lid are removed, repositioned relative to each other, and locked together to form a secure container for transportation and storage of the valuables contained therein.

Abstract: A remotely operated cash box assembly comprises a box-like structure having a front wall portion, a rear wall portion and two side wall portions. Rotatably mounted between the front wall portion and the rear wall portion is a spring urged cover member. A solenoid actuated latch mechanism mounted to the front wall portion engages a latching surface on the cover member latching the cover member upon movement of the cover member to a position engaging the front wall portion. Energizing of the solenoid releases the cover member for movement to a position adjacent the rear wall portion opening the cash box assembly. Located within the cash box assembly is a cash tray having separate compartments for coins and bills in which the bill compartments are orientated in an upward direction to facilitate the removal and depositing of bills in the tray.

Abstract: A cash register cover which is designed to enclose and operate a modern cash register and to simulate an ornate, antique mechanical cash register. The cash register cover of this invention is characterized by an interdigitating front panel, side panels and rear panel which rest on the cash box of the enclosed cash register. The cover incorporates a keyboard panel fitted with the keyboard of the enclosed cash register for operating the enclosed cash register and further includes an indication cover that closes the front panel, side panel and rear panel perimeter by means of cooperating mount screws and brackets for easy assembling and disassembling of the cash register cover. In a preferred embodiment, components of the cash register cover are fabricated of a moldable plastic material and the front panel, side panels and rear panel are provided with external decorative ornamentation which simulates the elaborate scroll-work and decoration of antique mechanical cash registers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cashbox for a cash register, with a money drawer mounted in a cash case so as to be slidable in a moving-in and a moving-out direction, a sliding drive for the money drawer with spring means which act on the money drawer, are stressed when the latter moves in, and supply the force for moving the money drawer when it has moved in and also a lid operationally connected with the money drawer which lid swings open when the latter is moved out and swings shut when it moves in.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an improved electronic cash register which includes a detecting device for detecting that a cash drawer of the cash register is opened, a warning device for effecting processings of warning, and a control circuitry which performs the warning processings by the warning device when the detecting device does not detect the opening of the cash drawer within a predetermined period of time after output of an open instruction for the cash drawer.

Abstract: A read operation control system is included in an electronic cash register for checking purposes. The actual read operation is not conducted until the operator introduces numeral data indicating the cash amount contained in a drawer case of the electronic cash register. The thus introduced numeral data is compared with accumulated data stored in a memory section of the electronic cash register, the accumulated data representing the total cash amount registered into the electronic cash register. The difference between the introduced numeral data and the accumulated data is calculated, and the calculation result is printed out onto a check list.

Abstract: A guard for deterring thefts from open cash tills. The guard includes a pair of side barriers each of which, in use, projects from the till body in the direction of opening movement of the drawer so as to prevent direct side access to at least the rear of the drawer when in its fully open position and a top barrier extending between the side barriers so as to extend across and directly above at least the rear of the drawer when in its fully open position.

Abstract: A compact cash register comprises a first member for freely adjusting the visual angle of the same. The first member is connected to a second member of a casing of the compact cash register so as to provide in order to adjust the visual angle of the cash register. The first member comprises a ball biased continuously by a spring. The second member includes a cavity formed on the surface of a cover of the casing. The connection between the first member and the second member allows the compact cash register to be supported obliquely. The connection may be formed as a ratchet mechanism, a pivotal mechanism and the like. The casing comprises at least two compartments each containing the compact cash register and cash, the two compartments being adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A memory pack is provided having a random access memory connected between a positive power source terminal and a ground terminal, an addressing terminal coupled with the random access memory, and a data input/output terminal coupled with the random access memory. The memory pack further includes an LED energizing terminal, a light emission element which is connected between the LED energizing terminal and a positive power source terminal, the LED being lit by an energizing signal applied to the LED energizing terminal, a RAM energizing terminal and a photocoupler which is connected between the RAM energizing terminal and the random access memory and which responds to an energizing signal applied to the RAM energizing terminal to apply an output signal to the random access memory thereby to set the random access memory to be operative.

Abstract: A cash register system which includes a standard cash register for totaling a plurality of transactions. During the totaling operation, a receipt is ejected from the cash register. A sealing mechanism is secured to a portion of the cash register for sealing a bag within which goods have been stored. Th open bag is inserted within the sealing mechanism and through a solenoid actuating switch, the sealing mechanism operation is initiated. Simultaneous with the sealing operation, a mechanism for securing the receipt to the bag is provided. Finally, a severing member secured to a portion of the sealing means severs the receipt from a receipt roll contained within the cash register. This results in a substantially sealed bag formed in closed contour having a receipt secured to an outer sidewall thereof.

Abstract: An electronic cash register comprises: a keyboard including a group of entry keys for entering input data representing the price of a merchandise item; a read only memory; a memory section including an entry data memory for temporarily storing the input data, a counter for counting number of the digits of the input data and a totalizer for accumulating the input data; a central processor unit coupled to the keyboard, the read only memory, the digit number counter, and the memory section; and prohibiting means for prohibiting registration of a specific input data with a digit number larger than a predetermined one. The keyboard further includes at least a release key for releasing the registration prohibition for such specific input data and the cash register further includes means for permitting at least one of the specific input data to be registered when the release key is actuated.

Abstract: A receptacle is mounted on the front plate of a cash register to hold and receive paper money bills. A slidable arm extends through a slot in the vertical wall of the receptacle and cash register to contact a bill placed on the bottom shelf of the receptacle. After a transaction is completed, the "sale" button on the register is pressed to actuate a motor driven cam and linkage which draw the arm and bill through the slot to deposit the bill in the cash register. The receptacle may include a tray for holding various items such as pens and pencils. Display of the bill submitted by a customer during a transaction avoids errors and disputes concerning the denomination of the bill.

Abstract: An electronic cash register having an inverted U-shaped housing with at least two, spaced, downwardly extending side members. A cash till is positioned between the side members of the housing and is movably mounted with respect to the housing. The cash till forms at least a portion of the bottom of the cash register. In the preferred embodiment, the cash register keyboard data entry means, electrical signal processing means and output display means are mounted on and electrically interconnected by a single printed circuit board that is secured with respect to the register housing.