CN110120136A - Input terminal and control method, non-transient computer readable storage medium, equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an input terminal, a control method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and equipment capable of effectively performing signature input in an electronic signature input device. The input terminal includes a signature input unit, a signature display unit and first output. The signature input unit inputs electronic signature data input by handwriting on the electronic signature input terminal. The signature display unit displays a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal based on the electronic signature data input by the signature input unit. The first output unit removes a part of the electronic signature data and outputs the data to the electronic signature input terminal upon input of a first instruction to revert the electronic signature data to a previous state.

Description

Input terminal and control method, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, device

This application claims the priority of the Japanese application with the filing date of February 5, 2018 and the application number JP2018-018686, and cites the content of the above application, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

technical field

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic signature input terminal for processing electronic signature input in credit card settlement, a control method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device.

Background technique

Currently, instead of signatures for credit card settlements on paper receipts, services that abolish paper output of signed receipts by using electronic signatures input at electronic signature input terminals are becoming popular. The input electronic signature data is immediately (real-time) transmitted as receipt information to a receipt storage server operated by a credit card company or the like, and stored therein. By utilizing electronic signatures, it is possible to systematize operations by outputting signed receipts without paper. Therefore, it contributes to preventing operation errors such as forgetting to sign or delivery errors, loss of receipts, and the like.

However, when comparing signature input at the electronic signature input terminal with handwritten signatures on paper receipts, there is a tendency that those who are used to writing handwritten signatures on paper receipts have fewer mistakes, while those who are not used to it at the electronic signature input terminal There are many writing errors in the signature input of .

In the existing electronic signature input terminal, when the user inputs the signature incorrectly, it is necessary to clear all the input completed signatures and rewrite the signature again from scratch. Therefore, the signature input operation at the electronic signature input terminal takes time, which may hinder the operation of the store.

Contents of the invention

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electronic signature input terminal, a control method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device capable of efficiently performing signature input on the electronic signature input terminal.

In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic signature input terminal, which has a signature input unit, a signature display unit and a first input unit. The signature input unit inputs electronic signature data input by handwriting on the electronic signature input terminal. The signature display unit displays a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal based on the electronic signature data input through the signature input unit. The first input unit deletes part of the electronic signature data and outputs it to the electronic signature input terminal upon input of a first instruction to return the electronic signature data to a previous state.

According to such a configuration, when a handwritten signature is incorrectly input by an operation input to the electronic signature input terminal, the input of the handwritten signature can be efficiently performed without rewriting from the beginning and re-entering before the writing error.

For the input terminal, in a possible implementation manner, it further includes: a second output unit, which, according to the input of the second instruction to advance the electronic signature data to the next state, will include the input according to the first instruction The electronic signature data of the part of the data deleted from the electronic signature data is output to the electronic signature input terminal.

According to such a configuration, the handwritten signature can be returned to any state during the input process and re-input, and the efficiency of handwritten signature input can be effectively improved.

For the input terminal, in a possible implementation manner, it further includes: a display device; a display unit, which displays the signature corresponding to the electronic signature data on the display device; a first input unit, which inputs the the first instruction; and a second input unit for inputting the first instruction from the electronic signature input terminal, and the first output unit for inputting through the first input unit and the second input unit The first instruction of deleting the data of a part of the electronic signature data and outputting it to the electronic signature input terminal.

According to such a configuration, when the customer is confused about the operation, the clerk can step back or advance the handwritten signature instead of the customer. Therefore, it is possible to return quickly to the state before the writing error, so that the handwritten signature can be input efficiently.

For the input terminal, in a possible implementation manner, it further includes: a counting unit, which counts the input times of the first indication; and a notifying unit, which notifies a message when the input times are greater than or equal to a preset number.

According to such a configuration, when there are particularly many re-inputs of handwritten signatures, the clerk can pay attention to the customer through the displayed warning message, and can surely confirm the handwritten signature input by the customer.

For an input terminal, in a possible implementation manner, the first indication includes a unit for deleting data from the electronic signature data, and the first output unit, according to each of the first indications, selects from the The above-mentioned electronic signature data deletes the data corresponding to the said unit.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to return to the state before inputting the handwritten signature in arbitrary units, and thus it is possible to efficiently return to the state of re-input.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for an electronic signature input terminal, including the following steps: a signature input step, inputting the electronic signature data input by handwriting on the electronic signature input terminal; a signature display step, according to The electronic signature data input by the signature input step displays a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal; input, delete part of the electronic signature data, and output to the electronic signature input terminal.

According to such a control method, when a handwritten signature is incorrectly input by operation of the electronic signature input terminal, it is not rewritten from the beginning, but is reversed and re-entered, so that the handwritten signature can be input efficiently.

For the control method, in a possible implementation manner, it further includes: a second output step, according to the input of the second instruction to advance the electronic signature data to the next state, including the input according to the first instruction The electronic signature data of the part of the data deleted from the electronic signature data is output to the electronic signature input terminal.

According to such a control method, the handwritten signature can be returned to any state during the input process and re-input, which can effectively improve the input efficiency of the handwritten signature.

For the control method, in a possible implementation manner, it further includes: a display step of displaying the signature corresponding to the electronic signature data on a display device; a first input step of inputting the first instruction for the signature; and a second input step of inputting the first instruction from the electronic signature input terminal, wherein the first output step is based on the first instruction input through the first input step and the second input step Instructs to delete part of the electronic signature data and output it to the electronic signature input terminal.

According to such a control method, when the customer is confused about the operation, the clerk can step back or advance the handwritten signature instead of the customer. Therefore, it is possible to return quickly to the state before the writing error, so that the handwritten signature can be input efficiently.

A third embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, including: at least one processor; and a memory connected to the at least one processor in communication, wherein the memory stores information that can be used by the at least one processor Executable instructions, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, so that the at least one processor can execute the above-mentioned control method.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently perform signature input on the electronic signature input terminal.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to make the computer execute the above-mentioned control method.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently perform signature input on the electronic signature input terminal.

Description of drawings

Next, an electronic signature input terminal and a control program according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. A more complete and better understanding of the invention, and many of its attendant advantages, will readily be learned by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the accompanying drawings illustrated herein are intended to provide a further understanding of the invention and constitute A part of the present application, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a settlement system according to this embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the card settlement device in this embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing electronic signature input processing in the card settlement device of the present embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when electronic signature input processing in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when electronic signature input processing in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when electronic signature input processing in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when electronic signature input processing in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when the electronic signature input process in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a signature input screen when the electronic signature input process in this embodiment is executed;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a warning message in this embodiment; and

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modified example of the button in this embodiment.

Explanation of reference signs

1 Card settlement device 2 PIN pad terminal

3 Contactless Card Reader 4 Electronic Signature Input Terminal

7 POS Terminal 14 Touch Screen

14a LCD display module 14b Touch panel

20 CPU 22 memory

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a settlement system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the settlement system is constructed by connecting a PIN pad terminal 2 , a contactless card reader/writer 3 , and an electronic signature input terminal 4 to a card settlement device 1 . The card settlement device 1 is connected to a POS terminal 7 (shown in FIG. 2 ).

The POS terminal 7 is a device that performs settlement processing of commodities purchased by customers, and performs settlement processing of one transaction at the time of cash settlement. In addition, when card settlement such as a credit card or a debit card is performed, the POS terminal 7 cooperates with the card settlement device 1 to perform settlement processing (card settlement processing) for one transaction.

The card settlement device 1 is a device that reads card information from an IC card or a magnetic card, communicates with a server of a card company, and performs card settlement processing by, for example, operation by a clerk. The card settlement device 1 transmits the receipt information including the electronic signature input by the customer at the electronic signature input terminal 4 to the receipt storage server.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a power switch 12 is provided on the right side of the main body 10 of the card settlement device 1 . In addition, on the upper part of the main body 10, a switchable top panel 13 is provided. By opening the top panel 13, receipt paper can be loaded inside the main body 10. FIG. In addition, a touch panel 14 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display module and a touch panel is provided on the surface of the upper panel 13 .

In addition, on the upper side of the main body 10, there is provided a card reader 15 for reading card information stored in a card for payment (for example, a credit card, a debit card, etc.). Inside the main body 10 is provided a printer 16 (see FIG. 2 ) that prints information related to settlement and the like on receipt paper. The printed receipt paper is discharged from the receipt issuing port 18 provided between the main body 10 and the top panel 13 .

In addition, a reset button 17 for deleting the card information read by the card reader 15 and the input information input from the touch panel 14 is provided on the top panel 13 .

The PIN pad terminal 2 is a device used by a card user to input a PIN of an IC card or the like. On the back of the body of the PIN pad terminal 2, a card insertion port (not shown) for inserting an IC card or the like is provided. In addition, on the upper part of the main body of the PIN terminal 2, a PIN pad 2a used when the card user inputs a PIN (PIN (Personal Identification Number: Personal Identification Number)) is provided.

The non-contact card reader/writer 3 receives card information from the non-contact IC card through short-range wireless communication, and outputs it to the card settlement device 1 .

The electronic signature input terminal 4 is a terminal for inputting an electronic signature instead of the customer's signature on a signed receipt at the time of credit card settlement. On the electronic signature input terminal 4, a touch panel 24 (first display unit) is provided on the upper surface. The electronic signature input terminal 4 inputs electronic signature data including line data representing handwritten lines in accordance with a handwriting input operation on the touch panel 24 such as using a pen. The line data is represented by, for example, a data column indicating the coordinates of the position touched by the pen.

In the electronic signature input terminal 4, a power switch, a display controller, a memory, and an input/output interface are connected to a CPU functioning as a control unit via a bus or an interface. According to such a configuration, the electronic signature input terminal 4 includes: a signature input unit for inputting electronic signature data input by handwriting; and displaying a handwritten signature on the electronic signature data input by the signature input unit. A signature display section of a signature input terminal; upon input of a first instruction for returning the electronic signature data to a previous state, a part of the electronic signature data is erased and can be displayed by the signature display section.

Specifically, the electronic signature input terminal 4 includes: a receiving unit that receives transaction information and signature input instructions including the amount of the corresponding transaction and payment method from the card settlement device 1; Input instructions to display a signature input screen, the signature input screen includes, transaction information and signature input columns. In addition, the electronic signature input terminal 4 has a transmission unit that transmits the electronic signature data input to the signature input field by the user's handwriting input operation to the card settlement device 1 .

The electronic signature input terminal 4 displays (draws) an image of a handwritten signature on the touch panel 24 under the control of the card settlement device 1 . In addition, the electronic signature input terminal 4 receives five signature input instructions from, for example, the card settlement device 1 in order to control the input of the electronic signature in the signature input field. For example, the signature input instruction instructs execution of any one of a clear function, a signature end function, a signature abort function, a step back (undo: undo) function, and a step forward (redo: redo) function.

The clear function is a function for deleting all handwritten signatures that have been entered, and rewriting the signature from the beginning again. The signature completion function is a function for confirming the input of the handwritten signature and sending the electronic signature data to the card settlement terminal 1 . The signature stop function is a function for deleting all inputted handwritten signatures and canceling the input of electronic signatures.

The back (undo) function is a function for rewinding part of the inputted handwritten signature (deleting the drawn line) and continuing the input of the handwritten signature from the backed point. In this embodiment, when "one step back", the handwritten line data (for example, from the pen tip touching the touch screen 24 to leaving the input coordinate data column) is used as a unit to go back. In addition, it is possible to rewind not only in units of one line data but also in other units. For example, it is also possible to rewind by a plurality of line data units or character units.

The forward (redo) function is a function for advancing a part of the handwritten signature that has been reversed (deleted) by the undo function to the previous state before deletion (redrawing the deleted line). In the present embodiment, "one step forward" is performed in the same unit as "one step back" when going backward. In addition, it is also possible to control forward/backward in different units when "one step forward" and "one step backward". For example, it is possible to move backward in units of one character when moving backward, and to move forward in units of one line data. According to this, it is possible to return to any input state of handwriting which has been input, and re-input the signature.

Next, the configuration of the card settlement device 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the card settlement device 1 .

As shown in Figure 2, the card settlement device 1 is connected with a power switch 12, a card reader 15, a printer 16, a reset button 17, a display controller 21, The memory 22, the input/output interface 23, and the like are configured. In addition, a touch panel 14 (second display unit) composed of an LCD display module 14 a and a touch panel 14 b is connected to the display controller 21 . Moreover, the CPU 20 can communicate with the PIN pad terminal 2 , the contactless card reader/writer 3 , the electronic signature input terminal 4 , and the POS terminal 7 via the input/output interface 23 .

The CPU 20 executes data processing using the encryption terminal 2 , the non-contact card reader/writer 3 , and the electronic signature input terminal 4 by executing the control program stored in the memory 22 . The CPU 20 controls the input of the electronic signature operated by the customer to the electronic signature input terminal 4 based on the control program.

In the memory 22, various programs executed by the CPU 20, data related to various display screens displayed on the LCD 104a, and the like are stored.

The display controller 21 controls the output and input processing of the touch panel 14 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the touch panel 14 has an LCD 104 a (corresponding to a display unit (display device)) and a touch panel 104 b provided on the LCD 104 a. CPU 20 controls touch panel 14 via display controller 21 , whereby touch panel 14 functions as a GUI (Graphical User Interface). That is, display controller 21 displays various display screens stored in memory 22 on LCD 104a. In addition, the display controller 21 receives a touch input on the touch panel 104b in association with a touch position.

Next, the electronic signature input processing of the card settlement device 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 . 4 to 9 are diagrams showing examples of signature input screens displayed on the touch panel 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4 and the touch panel 14 of the card settlement device 1 when the electronic signature input process is executed.

The CPU 20 of the card settlement device 1 displays a signature input screen on the touch panel 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4 and the touch panel 14 of the device when inputting an electronic signature at the time of credit card settlement according to an instruction from the POS terminal 7 (Act1).

(A) in FIG. 4 shows an example of a signature input screen displayed on the touch panel 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4 . On the signature input screen displayed on the electronic signature input terminal 4, five buttons for controlling input of an electronic signature are provided together with a signature input field. Five buttons, including a clear button B11, a step back button B12, a step forward button B13, a signature stop button B14 and a signature end button B15. Each of the buttons B11 to B15 corresponds to a clear function, a back step (undo) function, a forward step (redo) function, a signature stop function, and a signature end function, respectively. The CPU 20 of the card settlement device 1 detects the touch operations corresponding to the buttons B11 to B15, and instructs the electronic signature input terminal 4 with a signature input instruction corresponding to each button (execution of a function).

(B) in FIG. 4 shows an example of a signature input screen displayed on the touch panel 14 . On the signature input screen displayed in the card settlement device 1 , five buttons are provided together with the signature display column for controlling the input of the electronic signature. The five buttons are the same as the touch screen 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4, including a clear button B1, a step back button B2, a step forward button B3, a signature stop button B4, and a signature end button B5. That is, the same buttons as those of the electronic signature input terminal 4 are provided on the touch panel 14 .

That is, the same signature input screen is displayed on the card settlement device 1 and the electronic signature input terminal 4, and the clerk who operates the card settlement device 1 and the customer who operates the electronic signature input terminal 4 can respectively control the input of the electronic signature by button operation. . For example, basically, the customer performs button operation based on the handwriting input of the signature, but for example, a clerk can control the input of the electronic signature by operating the touch panel 14 of the card settlement device 1 instead of the customer who is not used to the operation.

For example, the customer can be asked to input a signature from the beginning by operating the clear button B1, or the customer can be asked to input a new signature from the middle of inputting the completed handwritten signature by operating the step back button B2 or the step forward button B3.

When a handwritten signature is performed on the touch screen 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4 by a pen or the like, the CPU 20 inputs the line data representing the signature from the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act2) and stores it in the memory 22 (Act3) (equivalent to the signature input section, signature input steps, signature input means). In addition, the CPU 20 displays (draws) a line (Act4) corresponding to the input line data on the touch panel 24 of the electronic signature input terminal 4 and the touch panel 14 (LCD display module 14a) of this device (corresponding to the signature display section, signature display steps, signature display means).

Thereby, the customer who performs an input operation on the electronic signature input terminal 4 can input a handwritten signature (electronic signature) with the feeling of writing a signature on the touch panel 24 . In addition, based on the handwritten signature displayed on the touch panel 14, the salesperson can check what kind of signature the customer has input during the handwriting operation.

By performing a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal 4, the line data representing the signature are sequentially input and stored in the memory 22 sequentially (Act2 to Act4).

(A) and (B) in FIG. 5 show, for example, a state where a signature of two characters is input. As shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. 5 , the same handwritten signature is displayed on the touch panel 24 and the touch panel 14 .

Here, when the operation of selecting the clear button B11 is performed by the customer (YES of Act5), the CPU 20 detects the operation, counts the number of operations of the clear button B11 (+1) (Act6), and inputs the signature of the clear function The instruction is output to the electronic signature input terminal 4 . That is, the electronic signature input terminal 4 deletes all the line data of the handwritten signature displayed on the touch panel 24 (Act 17 ). Accordingly, a state where a handwritten signature can be input from the beginning is presented. Also, when detecting the operation of the clear button B1 of the card settlement device 1, the CPU 20 similarly outputs a signature input instruction for the clear function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act7). However, operations are not counted.

Also, when the customer operates to select the signature cancel button B14 (Yes in Act 16 ), the CPU 20 detects the operation, and outputs a signature input instruction for the signature cancel function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 . That is, the electronic signature input terminal 4 deletes all the line data of the handwritten signature displayed on the touch panel 24, and ends the input of the handwritten signature (Act 17 ). Also, the CPU 20 deletes all signature data of the handwritten signature stored in the memory 22 . At this time, for example, switching to processing such as signing to a signed receipt is performed.

On the other hand, when the customer selects the one step back button B12 (Act8), the CPU 20 detects this operation, and outputs a signature input instruction for the undo function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act9). That is, the CPU 20 outputs, to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (corresponding to the first output unit, first output step, first output means). Here, according to the instruction of the step back button B12, the electronic signature data of the previous state in which the line data of one line input just before is removed from the electronic signature data is output. Thereby, the signature displayed on the electronic signature input terminal 4 can be made to be in the state just before the input line. Therefore, when the customer has inputted a line by handwriting and cannot input a desired line, the customer can delete the line input just now by operating the back button B12 and input the line again by handwriting.

In addition, after inputting a plurality of lines, when wanting to re-input the lines by handwriting, by repeating the operation of selecting the one-step-back button B12 several times, it is possible to return to any state of the inputted handwritten signature and re-input the lines by handwriting.

The CPU 20 counts (+1) the number of operations of the step-back button B12 (Act10) (corresponding to a counting unit, a counting step, and a counting means).

Also, when the operation of the one step back button B2 of the card settlement device 1 is detected (Yes in Act8), the CPU 20 similarly outputs a signature input instruction for the undo function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act9). However, operations are not counted.

For example, a clerk who receives a request to modify the input text from a customer who is not used to the operation of the electronic signature input terminal 4 can, while confirming the handwritten signature displayed on the touch panel 14, operate the back button B2 to move the handwritten signature back to The state that the customer desires.

(A) and (B) in FIG. 6 show a state in the middle of inputting a signature to the third character. In (A) and (B) of FIG. 6 , it is judged that the desired character cannot be input at the stage of inputting the double line of the third character. The customer returns the handwritten signature to the previous state by operating the one-step-back button B12.

(A) and (B) in FIG. 7 show an example in which not only the third character (two strokes) is reversed, but also the state before the second character is input.

Here, when the customer selects the forward button B13 (Yes in Act 11), the CPU 20 detects this operation, and outputs a signature input instruction for the forward (redo) function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act 12). That is, the CPU 20 outputs to the electronic signature input terminal 4 the electronic signature data that restores a part of the handwritten signature previously removed by the undo function to the handwritten signature displayed on the touch screen 24 when the further button B13 has been operated. (equivalent to the second output part, the second output step, and the second output means), here, according to the instruction of the forward step button B13, the output will add the data of one line just removed by the back step (undo) function before the electronic signature data State electronically signed data. Thereby, the signature displayed on the electronic signature input terminal 4 can be redisplayed in the state where the line removed by the undo function was originally input. Therefore, the customer can simply return the line that has been undone by the undo function to the state where the input has been completed before, and re-enter the line by handwriting.

The CPU 20 counts (+1) the number of operations of the forward button B13 (Act13).

Also, when the operation of the forward button B13 of the card settlement device 1 is detected (Yes in Act 11), the CPU 20 similarly outputs a signature input instruction for the redo function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 (Act 12).

(A) and (B) in FIG. 8 represent a state in which the second character whose input has been completed is redisplayed according to the operation of the forward button B13 (or the forward button B3). That is, it is a state in which only the line of the third character shown in (A)](B) in FIG. 6 is removed.

Here, by renewing the handwriting input lines (Act 2 to 4), as described above, handwritten signatures after the third character can be input. That is, by operating the step-back button B12 (B2) and the step-forward button B13 (B3), the handwritten signature can be returned to any state during the input process and re-input. Therefore, it is not necessary to re-input the handwritten signature from the beginning every time a line is incorrectly input, so that the efficiency of inputting the handwritten signature can be improved.

(A) and (B) in FIG. 9 represent the state in which the third character and the fourth character of the handwritten signature have been input. As shown in (A) and (B) in FIG. 9 , instead of the line input before the third character (refer to (A) and (B) in FIG. 6 ), re-input the line desired by the customer.

Here, when the customer operates to select the signature completion button B15 (Yes in Act 18 ), the CPU 20 detects this operation, and outputs a signature input instruction for the signature completion function to the electronic signature input terminal 4 . That is, the electronic signature input terminal 4 deletes all the line data of the handwritten signature displayed on the touch panel 24, and completes the input of the handwritten signature. In addition, the CPU 20 stores all the handwritten signature input-completed signature data stored in the memory 22 as electronic signature data, and ends the electronic signature input process (Act 19 ).

In addition, during the period of inputting a handwritten signature, when the sum of the number of operations of the clear button B11, the number of operations of the step back button B12, and the number of operations of the forward step button B13 is greater than or equal to the preset number of times (Yes in Act14), the CPU 20 sends a message to The clerk informs the news (equivalent to the inform department, inform steps, inform means). For example, CPU 20 displays a warning message on touch panel 14 .

That is, when there are particularly many re-inputs of handwritten signatures, for example, a person who is not a credit card holder may imitate the signature written on the credit card and perform handwritten input to the electronic signature input terminal 4 . Therefore, inform the clerk of the message to clearly call attention.

Fig. 10 shows an example of a warning message in this embodiment. FIG. 10 shows an example of a warning message such as "Please confirm the signature written on the credit card". The store clerk can draw attention to the customer through the displayed warning message, and can reliably confirm the handwritten signature input by the customer.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, not only a message based on a character string (character string) can be displayed on the touch panel 14, but also the display color (for example, background color) of the touch panel 14 can be changed, and a preset message indicating a warning can be output. Sound (melody, etc. that does not alert customers), turn on/off LED (Light Emitting Diode), etc., are notified in other forms of notification. In addition, a plurality of notification formats may be used in combination.

In addition, in the foregoing description, the total number of operations of the clear button B11, the one step back button B12, and the one step forward button B13 is targeted, but only the operation counts of the one step back button B12 and the one step forward button B13 may be the object. In addition, whether or not to notify the message may be determined based on the set number of operations of the clear button B11 different from the set number of operations of the one step back button B12 and the one step forward button B13 . Furthermore, the number of times to be set can also be changed by a setting operation of a salesperson.

In addition, in the above-mentioned specific example, as the undo function/redo function, the backward/forward control is performed in units of one line data, but it is also possible to use multiple line data units, character Unit moves backward/forward.

At this time, for example, the one step back button B12 and the one step forward button B13 shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 can be used as the back button B12 and the forward button B13 shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. When the back button B12 has been selected, for example, as shown in (A) of FIG. 11 , sub-buttons composed of a one-step back button B121 , a five-step back button B122 and a text-back button 123 are displayed. Here, depending on which button has been operated, the handwritten signature is moved back in units corresponding to the buttons. That is, when the one-step-back button B121 has been operated, one line is removed, when the five-step-back button B122 has been operated, five lines are removed, and when the one-character-back button 123 has been operated, one character is removed. As a result, it is possible to return to the state before inputting the handwritten signature in arbitrary units, and thus it is possible to efficiently return to the state where the signature is re-inputted.

Similarly, when the forward button B13 is selected, for example, as shown in (B) of FIG. 11 , sub-buttons consisting of a forward one step button B131 , a five-step forward button B132 and a character forward one button 133 are displayed. Likewise, depending on which button has been operated, the handwritten signature is advanced in units corresponding to the button. That is, when the one step forward button B131 is operated, one line is newly displayed, when the five step forward button B132 is operated, five lines are newly displayed, and when the one character forward button 133 is operated, one character line is newly displayed. As a result, the handwritten signature can be redisplayed in arbitrary units and returned to the original state, so that the state of re-inputting the signature can be returned efficiently.

In addition, as shown in (A) and (B) in FIG. 11, instead of displaying sub-buttons, instead of the one-step back button B12/one-step forward button B13 shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, five steps back are set respectively. Any one of the button B122 or the back one word button 123 , the forward five steps button B132 or the forward one word button 133 .

In addition, in (A) and (B) in FIG. 11 , the 5-step backward button B122 and the 5-step forward button B132 are provided, but the unit of other number than the unit of five lines may be used.

In this way, in the card settlement device 1 of this embodiment, when the handwritten signature entered by the operation input to the electronic signature input terminal 4 is incorrectly input, instead of rewriting from the beginning, it goes back to before the writing error and Since re-entry is possible, input of handwritten signatures can be efficiently performed.

In addition, a button for taking one step back (undo) or one step forward (redo) is provided not only on the signature input screen of the electronic signature input terminal 4, but also on the signature input screen of the card settlement device 1 used by the clerk, Therefore, when the customer is confused about the operation, the clerk can take the handwritten signature one step back or one step forward instead of the customer. Therefore, it is possible to return quickly to the state before the writing error, so that the handwritten signature can be input efficiently.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented as examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in other various forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope or gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the scope of claims and their equivalents.

In addition, the processing described in the foregoing embodiments can be written in a storage medium such as a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), semiconductor memory, etc., as a program executable by a computer. , and available to various devices. In addition, it may be transmitted and provided to various devices through a communication medium. The computer reads a program stored in a storage medium or receives the program via a communication medium, and controls operations based on the program to execute the above-described processing.

In the present invention, an electronic device is provided, including: at least one processor; and a memory connected in communication with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor , the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, so that the at least one processor can execute the above control method.

In addition, in the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to make the computer execute the above-mentioned control method.

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1. An electronic signature input terminal, characterized in that, comprising: a signature input unit for inputting the electronic signature data input by handwriting on the electronic signature input terminal; a signature display unit that displays a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal based on the electronic signature data input through the signature input unit; and The first output unit deletes part of the electronic signature data and outputs the data to the electronic signature input terminal upon input of a first instruction to return the electronic data to a previous state. 2. The input terminal according to claim 1, further comprising: The second output unit outputs an electronic signature including a part of the data deleted from the electronic signature data by the input of the first instruction, based on the input of a second instruction to advance the electronic signature data to the next state. Data is output to the electronic signature input terminal. 3. The input terminal according to claim 1, further comprising: display device; a display unit for displaying a signature corresponding to the electronic signature data on the display device; a first input section for inputting the first indication for the signature; and a second input unit for inputting the first instruction from the electronic signature input terminal, Wherein, the first output unit deletes a part of the electronic signature data and outputs it to the electronic signature according to the first instruction input through the first input unit and the second input unit. Enter Terminal. 4. The input terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a counting section that counts the number of times the first instruction is input; and The notification unit notifies a message when the number of times of input is greater than or equal to a preset number of times. 5. The input terminal according to claim 1, wherein, A unit for deleting data from the electronic signature data is included in the first instruction, and the first output unit deletes data corresponding to the unit from the electronic signature data for each of the first instructions. 6. A control method for an electronic signature input terminal, comprising the following steps: A signature input step, inputting the electronic signature data input by handwriting on the electronic signature input terminal; A signature display step, displaying a handwritten signature on the electronic signature input terminal according to the electronic signature data input in the signature input step; and The first outputting step is to delete a part of the electronic signature data according to the input of the first instruction to return the electronic signature data to the previous state, and output the data to the electronic signature input terminal. 7. The control method according to claim 6, further comprising: A second outputting step of, upon input of a second instruction to advance said electronic signature data to a next state, an electronic signature containing a part of said data deleted from said electronic signature data upon input of said first instruction Data is output to the electronic signature input terminal. 8. The control method according to claim 6, further comprising: A display step, displaying a signature corresponding to the electronic signature data on a display device; a first inputting step of inputting said first indication for said signature; and The second input step is to input the first instruction from the electronic signature input terminal, wherein the first output step is based on the first instruction input through the first input step and the second input step , delete part of the electronic signature data and output to the electronic signature input terminal. 9. An electronic device comprising: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, Wherein, the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, so that the at least one processor can perform any one of claims 6-8 the control method described. 10. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to make the computer execute the method according to any one of claims 6-8 Control Method.