| 摘要 |
A point of entry terminal suitable for use in a retail business is described which includes a terminal control unit having a plurality of peripheral units coupled thereto. Each of the peripheral units performs certain functions necessary in the processing of a sale, return, or exchange of merchandise transaction. The control unit controls each of the peripheral units in accordance with a series of program instructions associated therewith. In addition to the normal transactions, there are several special types of transactions. The operator of the terminal is guided through each portion of each transaction by special messages informing him of what entries are to be made for that portion. The terminal is connected in a real-time, on-line manner to a data collector for recording data concerning the transaction for processing for inventory control and the like. |
