18509192. POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM AND STORE SERVER simplified abstract (Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha)
POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM AND STORE SERVER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hikaru Komiyama of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Kanako Nakahara of Shinagawa Tokyo (JP)
POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM AND STORE SERVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18509192 titled 'POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM AND STORE SERVER
The abstract describes a POS system for managing payment processing at a store, involving a POS terminal, a payment management server, and a store server.
- POS terminal registers items and communicates with payment management server for payment processing.
- Store server interfaces with terminal and server, with a processor that acquires payment start requests and queries payment processing status.
- Processor determines if payment processing is complete, and if not, transmits information to POS terminal to display a code identifying the payment processing.
Potential Applications: - Retail stores - Restaurants - Grocery stores - Convenience stores
Problems Solved: - Streamlining payment processing - Improving efficiency at checkout - Reducing errors in payment transactions
Benefits: - Faster payment processing - Enhanced customer experience - Reduced instances of payment errors
Commercial Applications: - Point of sale systems for various industries - Payment processing solutions for businesses - Technology for improving customer transactions
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include existing POS systems, payment processing solutions, and communication interfaces in retail environments.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving payment processing efficiency Research on enhancing customer experience at checkout
Questions about POS Systems: 1. How do POS systems impact customer satisfaction?
- POS systems can improve customer satisfaction by speeding up checkout processes and reducing errors in transactions.
2. What are the key features to look for in a modern POS system?
- Key features include integration with payment processing servers, real-time communication capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces.
Original Abstract Submitted
A POS system for managing a status of payment processing at a store includes a POS terminal configured to register an item and communicate with a payment management server to perform payment processing for the item, and a store server including an interface configured to communicate with the terminal and server, and a processor configured to: acquire a payment start request issued by the terminal, control the interface to transmit, to the server, a query regarding a status of the payment processing corresponding to the request, determine whether the status is complete, and upon determining that the status is not complete, control the interface to transmit information indicating a code that identifies the payment processing to the POS terminal, which displays the information upon receipt thereof.
