JP2021039589A - Store device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a store device and a program capable of increasing chances of purchasing slow selling products.SOLUTION: A store device of the embodiment comprises a notification unit, a determination unit, and a granting unit. The notification unit notifies a user of a target product among a plurality of types of products that are placed in specific space. The determination unit determines that the user has performed a predetermined action for the target product. The granting unit grants a privilege to the user who has performed the predetermined action for the target product.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to store devices and programs.

There are products that are called dead-line products, such as products that are not frequently purchased and products that are difficult for shoppers to see due to the display position. It is desired to increase the chances of purchasing dead muscle products, but it is difficult to increase the chances of purchasing dead muscle products. In addition, it is difficult to effectively appeal by rearranging, popping, displaying, etc. in order to increase the chances of purchasing deadline products.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-175151

An object to be solved by the embodiment of the present invention is to provide a store device and a program capable of increasing the purchase opportunity of a dead muscle product.

The store device of the embodiment includes a notification unit, a determination unit, and a granting unit. The notification unit notifies the user of the target product among a plurality of types of products placed in a specific space. The determination unit determines that the user has performed a predetermined action on the target product. The granting unit grants a privilege to the user who has found the target product.

The block diagram which shows an example of the main part composition of the store system which concerns on embodiment and the component elements included in the store system. The figure which shows an example of the table stored in the auxiliary storage device in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the store apparatus in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the store apparatus in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the store apparatus in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the store apparatus in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the store apparatus in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the processing by the processor of the terminal apparatus in FIG.

Hereinafter, the store system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that each of the drawings used in the following embodiments may be omitted in configuration for the sake of explanation. Further, in each drawing and in the present specification, the same reference numerals indicate similar elements.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a main component configuration of a store system 1 and a component included in the store system 1 according to the embodiment. The store system 1 is a system used for payment of products by identifying that a shopper has picked up a product from a product shelf or the like by using a sensor in the store or the like. In addition, the store system 1 manages the execution of the product search game. The product search game is a game for searching for a product (hereinafter referred to as "target product") that is the target of the product search game. The store system 1 gives a privilege to the shopper who finds the target product. As an example, the store system 1 includes a store device 10, an entrance gate 20, an exit gate 30, a camera 40, a shelf sensor 50, a digital signage 60, and a terminal device 100. The product section of a store in which the store system 1 is introduced is an example of a specific space in which a plurality of types of products are placed. A shopper is an example of a user who uses a store.

The store device 10 is a device that controls the entire store system 1. As an example, the store device 10 includes a processor 11, a ROM (read-only memory) 12, a RAM (random-access memory) 13, an auxiliary storage device 14, an input device 15, a display device 16, and a first communication I / F (interface). ) 17 and the second communication I / F18 are included. Then, a bus 19 or the like connects each of these parts.

The processor 11 corresponds to a central part of a computer that performs processing such as calculation and control necessary for the operation of the store apparatus 10. The processor 11 controls each unit in order to realize various functions of the store device 10 based on programs such as firmware, system software, and application software stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14. A part or all of the program may be incorporated in the circuit of the processor 11. The processor 11 includes, for example, a CPU (central processing unit), an MPU (micro processing unit), a SoC (system on a chip), a DSP (digital signal processor), a GPU (graphics processing unit), an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), and the like. PLD (programmable logic device) or FPGA (field-programmable gate array). Alternatively, the processor 11 is a combination of a plurality of these.

The ROM 12 corresponds to the main storage device of a computer centered on the processor 11. The ROM 12 is a non-volatile memory used exclusively for reading data. The ROM 12 stores, for example, firmware among the above programs. The ROM 12 also stores data and the like used by the processor 11 to perform various processes.

The RAM 13 corresponds to the main storage device of a computer centered on the processor 11. The RAM 13 is a memory used for reading and writing data. The RAM 13 is used as a work area or the like for storing data temporarily used by the processor 11 for performing various processes. The RAM 13 is typically a volatile memory.

The auxiliary storage device 14 corresponds to an auxiliary storage device of a computer centered on the processor 11. The auxiliary storage device 14 is, for example, an EEPROM (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), an HDD (hard disk drive), a flash memory, or the like. The auxiliary storage device 14 stores, for example, system software and application software among the above programs. Further, the auxiliary storage device 14 stores data used by the processor 11 for performing various processes, data generated by the processes of the processor 11, various setting values, and the like.

Further, the auxiliary storage device 14 stores the product DB (database) 141, the member DB 142, and the target DB 143.
The product DB 141 stores and manages various information such as prices, product names, and display positions for each product sold in the store. The product DB 141 stores various information in association with the product ID (identifier). The product ID is, for example, a unique identification code assigned to each individual product or each type of product.

The member DB 142 stores and manages member information about each member who is a user of the store. The member DB 142 stores member information in association with the member ID. The member ID is unique identification information for each member. It is assumed that membership registration or usage registration is required to use the store in which the store system 1 is introduced.

The target DB 143 stores and manages information about the target product. The target DB 143 includes the table T1.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the table T1 stored in the auxiliary storage device 14. Table T1 includes a target ID, a tracking ID and an expiration date. The target ID is the product ID of the target product. The tracking ID and expiration date will be described later.

The program stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14 includes a program for executing a process described later. As an example, the store device 10 is transferred to the manager of the store device 10 or the like with the program stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14. However, the store device 10 may be transferred to the administrator or the like in a state where the program is not stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14. Further, the store device 10 may be transferred to the administrator or the like in a state where a program different from the program is stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14. Then, the program for executing the process described later may be separately transferred to the administrator or the like and written to the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14 under the operation of the administrator or the serviceman or the like. The transfer of the program at this time can be realized, for example, by recording on a removable storage medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, or by downloading via a network NW1 or the like.

The input device 15 accepts an operation by the operator of the store device 10. The input device 15 is, for example, a keyboard, a keypad, a touchpad, a mouse, or the like.

The display device 16 displays a screen for notifying the operator of the store device 10 of various information. The display device 16 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (electro-luminescence) display. A touch panel can also be used as the input device 15 and the display device 16. That is, the display panel provided on the touch panel can be used as the display device 16, and the touch pad provided on the touch panel can be used as the input device 15.

The first communication I / F 17 is an interface for the store device 10 to communicate via the network NW1 or the like. The store device 10 and the terminal device 100 are connected to the network NW2. The store device 10 communicates with the terminal device 100 via the first communication I / F17 and the network NW2.
The network NW1 is typically a communication network that includes the Internet and a public mobile phone network.

The second communication I / F 18 is an interface for the store device 10 to communicate via the network NW2 or the like. The store device 10, the entrance gate 20, the exit gate 30, the camera 40, the shelf sensor 50, and the digital signage 60 are connected to the network NW2. The store device 10 communicates with the entrance gate 20, the exit gate 30, the camera 40, the shelf sensor 50, and the digital signage 60 via the second communication I / F18 and the network NW2.
The network NW2 is typically a communication network including a private network such as a LAN.

The bus 19 includes a control bus, an address bus, a data bus, and the like, and transmits signals sent and received by each part of the store apparatus 10.

The entrance gate 20 is installed at the entrance of the store. The entrance gate 20 closes the entrance of the store so that shoppers who are not allowed to enter the store cannot enter the store. In addition, the entrance gate 20 opens the entrance of the store so that shoppers who are permitted to enter the store can enter the store. The entrance gate 20 includes an entrance terminal 21 as an example.

The entrance terminal 21 reads identification information or the like from an IC (integrated circuit) card or an electronic device such as a smart phone possessed by a shopper who is about to enter the store. Alternatively, the entrance terminal 21 reads biological information such as facial features or fingerprint features from a shopper who is about to enter the store. The identification information or biometric information read by the entrance terminal 21 is used to determine whether or not the shopper can enter the store.

The exit gate 30 is installed at the exit of the store. The exit gate 30 closes the exit of the store so that shoppers who are not allowed to go out of the store cannot go out of the store. In addition, the exit gate 30 closes the exit of the store so that shoppers who are permitted to go out of the store cannot go out of the store. The exit gate 30 includes an exit terminal 31 as an example.

The exit terminal 31 performs processing for settlement of the price of the product purchased by the shopper. For this purpose, the exit terminal 31 reads identification information or the like from, for example, an IC card or an electronic device such as a smart phone possessed by a shopper who is going to go out from the store. Alternatively, the exit terminal 31 reads biometric information such as facial features or fingerprint features from, for example, a shopper who intends to go out from inside the store.
The exit terminal 31 also issues a receipt or the like.

The camera 40 is installed on a ceiling portion or the like in the store. The camera 40 is a kind of sensor. A plurality of cameras 40 are typically installed in the store. The camera 40 photographs the inside of the store and outputs the captured image. The image is typically a moving image. The store device 10 tracks shoppers using the image output by the camera 40.

The shelf sensor 50 is installed on a product shelf or the like. The shelf sensor 50 is, for example, a sensor such as a weight sensor or an optical sensor. The shelf sensor 50 outputs measurement information including the amount measured by sensing. The measurement information is used to identify that the product has been removed from the product shelf or the like and that the product has been placed on the product shelf.

The store device 10 detects that the shopper has removed the product from the product shelf or the like in the store by using at least one of the image output by the camera 40 and the measurement information output by the shelf sensor 50. Further, the store device 10 uses at least one of the image output by the camera 40 and the measurement information output by the shelf sensor 50 to identify which product has been removed from the product shelf. Further, the store device 10 uses at least one of the image output by the camera 40 and the measurement information output by the shelf sensor 50 to place the product once removed from the product shelf by the shopper on the product shelf in the store. Detects (returned).

The digital signage 60 is installed at a position visible to shoppers. The digital signage 60 includes a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, for example. Under the control of the store device 10, the digital signage 60 displays a screen for notifying shoppers of information on the display. The digital signage 60 may be operable by the shopper.

The terminal device 100 is an information device such as a smart phone. The terminal device 100 is owned by a store user or the like. As an example, the terminal device 100 includes a processor 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an auxiliary storage device 104, a touch panel 105, a communication I / F 106, and a short-range communication I / F 107. Then, a bus 108 or the like connects each of these parts.

The processor 101 corresponds to a central part of a computer that performs processing such as calculation and control necessary for the operation of the terminal device 100. The processor 101 controls each unit to realize various functions of the terminal device 100 based on programs such as firmware, system software, and application software stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104. A part or all of the program may be incorporated in the circuit of the processor 101. The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU, MPU, SoC, DSP, GPU, ASIC, PLD, FPGA, or the like. Alternatively, the processor 101 is a combination of a plurality of these.

The ROM 102 corresponds to the main storage device of a computer centered on the processor 101. The ROM 102 is a non-volatile memory used exclusively for reading data. The ROM 102 stores, for example, firmware among the above programs. The ROM 102 also stores data and the like used by the processor 101 to perform various processes.

The RAM 103 corresponds to the main storage device of a computer centered on the processor 101. The RAM 103 is a memory used for reading and writing data. The RAM 103 is used as a work area or the like for storing data temporarily used by the processor 101 for performing various processes. The RAM 103 is typically a volatile memory.

The auxiliary storage device 104 corresponds to an auxiliary storage device of a computer centered on the processor 101. The auxiliary storage device 104 is, for example, an EEPROM, an HDD, a flash memory, or the like. The auxiliary storage device 104 stores, for example, system software and application software among the above programs. The application software includes a product search application. The product search application is application software used in a product search game. The product search application may be application software dedicated to the product search game, or may be a general-purpose Web browser or the like. In addition, the auxiliary storage device 104 stores data used by the processor 101 to perform various processes, data generated by the processes of the processor 101, various setting values, and the like.

The program stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104 includes a program for executing a process described later. As an example, the terminal device 100 is transferred to the administrator of the terminal device 100 or the like with the program stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104. However, the terminal device 100 may be transferred to the administrator or the like in a state where the program is not stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104. Further, the terminal device 100 may be transferred to the administrator or the like in a state where a program different from the program is stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104. Then, the program for executing the process described later may be separately transferred to the administrator or the like and written to the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104 under the operation of the administrator or the serviceman. The transfer of the program at this time can be realized, for example, by recording on a removable storage medium such as a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, or by downloading via a network NW1 or the like.

The touch panel 105 is a stack of a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display and a pointing device by touch input. The display included in the touch panel 105 functions as a display device for displaying a screen for notifying the operator of the terminal device 100 of various information. Further, the touch panel 105 functions as an input device that accepts a touch operation by the operator.

The communication I / F 106 is an interface for the terminal device 100 to communicate via the network NW1 or the like.

The short-range communication I / F 107 is an interface for performing short-range wireless communication. The terminal device 100 communicates with the entrance terminal 21, the exit terminal 31, and the like by using the short-range communication I / F 107.

The bus 108 includes a control bus, an address bus, a data bus, and the like, and transmits signals transmitted and received by each part of the terminal device 100.

Hereinafter, the operation of the store system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8 and the like. The content of the process in the following operation description is an example, and various processes capable of obtaining similar results can be appropriately used. 3 to 7 are flowcharts showing an example of processing by the processor 11 of the store apparatus 10. The processor 11 executes this process based on, for example, a program stored in the ROM 12 or the auxiliary storage device 14. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the processor 101 of the terminal device 100. The processor 101 executes this process based on a program stored in, for example, the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104.

When the shopper enters the store, the shopper has the entrance terminal 21 read the membership card or the like. Alternatively, when the shopper tries to enter the store from the entrance gate 20, the entrance terminal 21 reads the biometric information from the shopper. The membership card is, for example, an IC card or a terminal device 100 in which predetermined application software is installed.

In the ACT 11 of FIG. 3, the processor 11 waits for the entrance terminal 21 to read the identification information, the biological information, and the like. When the entrance terminal 21 reads the identification information, the biological information, or the like, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 11 and proceeds to the ACT 12.

In the ACT 12, the processor 11 refers to the member DB 142 and determines whether or not to allow admission to the store. The processor 11 determines that admission is permitted if, for example, the identification information or biometric information read by the ACT 11 matches that of the member who has already registered as a member. If the processor 11 determines that the entry is not permitted, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 12 and proceeds to the ACT 13.

At ACT 13, processor 11 closes the entrance gate 20. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 11 after the processing of the ACT 13.

On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the admission is permitted, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 12 and proceeds to the ACT 14.
At ACT 14, processor 11 opens the entrance gate 20.

At ACT 15, processor 11 issues a tracking ID. The tracking ID is a unique identification code for each shopper who enters the store from the entrance gate 20. Further, the processor 11 associates the issued tracking ID with the member ID of the shopper. In addition, the processor 11 generates a product list for each tracking ID. The product list is a list of products purchased by the shopper specified by the tracking ID.

In the ACT 16, the processor 11 starts tracking the shopper identified by the tracking ID issued in the ACT 15. For example, the processor 11 performs tracking by continuously identifying the position of the shopper in the store using the image of the camera 40. By doing so, the processor 11 can identify the tracking ID and the member ID of each shopper in the store. Note that the processor 11 continues tracking, for example, until the shopper goes out of the store.

In the ACT 17, the processor 11 determines whether or not the number of times the product search game is cleared is within a predetermined value for the member who started tracking in the immediately preceding ACT 16 (hereinafter referred to as "target member"). If the number of times the product search game is cleared is not within a predetermined value for the target member, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 17 and returns to the ACT 11. On the other hand, if the number of times the product search game is cleared for the target member is within a predetermined value, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 17 and proceeds to the ACT 18.
The product search game is a game in which a target product is searched for in the store. The number of clears is, for example, the number of times the product search game is cleared within a predetermined period. The member DB 142 stores the number of clears for each member. The details of the product search game will be explained below. The number of clears may be the total of a plurality of stores.

Further, the processor 11 periodically updates the member DB 142, for example, and periodically resets the number of times each member is cleared. For example, the processor 11 resets the number of clears once a day, such as resetting the number of clears of each member between the closing of the store and the opening of the next store. Alternatively, the processor 11 resets the number of clears for each member after a certain period of time has elapsed from the last clear.

In the ACT 18, the processor 11 determines whether or not the terminal device 100 has been registered for the target member. Each member can register the terminal device 100 by using the member's site, application software, or the like. The member DB 142 stores information that identifies the terminal device 100 to be registered for each member. If the terminal device 100 is not registered for the target member, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 18 and returns to the ACT 11. On the other hand, if the terminal device 100 is registered for the target member, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 18 and proceeds to the ACT 19.

In the ACT 19, the processor 11 determines the target product of the product search game. The target product determined by ACT 19 or ACT 52 may be hereinafter referred to as a "first target product". The processor 11 determines the first target product by using, for example, the purchase history of the target member. Alternatively, the processor 11 determines the target product using individual characteristics such as the age, gender, or occupation of the target member. Alternatively, the processor 11 determines the first target product by using the sales history in the store or the like. Alternatively, the processor 11 randomly determines the first target product from a preset list or the like. For example, the processor 11 sets a product that the target member is likely to be interested in as the first target product. For example, the processor 11 determines a product that does not sell well in the store as the first target product. For example, the processor 11 determines a product that sells well in the store as the first target product. The first target product is, for example, a target product that is valid for the target member. Therefore, even if other members find this product, they will not receive any benefits. However, this does not apply when the first target product related to the other member and the first target product related to the target member are the same product. Further, the processor 11 acquires the characteristics of the target member from, for example, the member DB 142. The member inputs the feature at the time of member registration, and the feature is recorded in the member DB 142. Alternatively, the processor 11 may estimate the appearance characteristics of the target member by performing image analysis on the image output by the camera 40.
From the above, the processor 11 functions as a determination unit for determining the first target product using the purchase history.

In the ACT 20, the processor 11 generates the first game information including the target information. The target information includes information about the target product determined by ACT19, information instructing to search for the target product, information indicating the benefits received when the target product is found, information indicating the expiration date, and the like. .. Information about the target product includes, for example, the product name of the target product, an image showing the appearance, the place where the target product is placed, the price of the target product, and an explanation of what kind of product the target product is. Including. The expiration date is the expiration date for when to find the target product. The expiration date is, for example, the date and time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the current date and time. After generating the first game information, the processor 11 instructs the first communication I / F 17 to transmit the first game information to the terminal device 100. In response to this transmission instruction, the first communication I / F 17 transmits the first game information to the terminal device 100. The transmitted first game information is received by the communication I / F 106 of the terminal device 100.

In the ACT 21, the processor 11 stores the product ID of the target product determined in the ACT 19, the tracking ID of the target member, and the expiration date of the target product in the auxiliary storage device 14 or the like in association with each other. That is, the processor 11 adds a new record including the product ID of the target product determined by ACT 19, the tracking ID of the target member, and the expiration date of the target product to the table T1. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 11 after the processing of the ACT 21.

On the other hand, in the ACT 101 of FIG. 8, the processor 101 of the terminal device 100 waits for the game information to be received by the communication I / F 106. When the game information is received, the processor 101 determines Yes in the ACT 101 and proceeds to the ACT 102. The game information is a general term for the first game information to the third game information.

In the ACT 102, the processor 101 determines whether or not the product search application is running. If the product search application is not running, the processor 101 determines Yes in the ACT 102 and proceeds to the ACT 103.

In the ACT 103, the processor 101 notifies that the game information has been received by executing a push notification indicating that the game information has been received.

In the ACT 104, the processor 101 waits for an instruction to start the product search application. The processor 101 determines Yes in the ACT 104 in response to the activation instruction of the product search application, and proceeds to the ACT 105.

In the ACT 105, the processor 101 activates the product search application. The processor 101 proceeds to the ACT 106 after the processing of the ACT 105.

If the product search application is running, the processor 101 determines No in the ACT 102 and proceeds to the ACT 106.
In the ACT 106, the processor 101 displays the content included in the received game information on the touch panel 105. For example, when the received game information includes the target information, the processor 101 instructs to search for the target product, information about the target product, the content of the privilege received when the target product is found, and the expiration date. The screen including the above is displayed on the touch panel 105. The processor 101 returns to the ACT 101 after processing the ACT 106.
As described above, the terminal device 100 notifies the shopper about the target product based on the target information included in the game information transmitted from the store device 10. Therefore, the processor 11 of the store device 10 functions as a notification unit that notifies the shopper of the target product by causing the first communication I / F 17 to transmit the target information.

Further, in the ACT 31 of FIG. 4, the processor 11 of the store device 10 determines the target product to be displayed on the digital signage 60. The target product determined by ACT31 may be hereinafter referred to as a "second target product". The processor 11 determines the second target product by using, for example, the sales history in the store. Alternatively, the processor 11 determines the target product using appearance characteristics such as the age or gender of the shoppers in the store. Alternatively, the processor 11 randomly determines a second target product from a preset list or the like. For example, the processor 11 determines a product that does not sell well in the store as a second target product. For example, the processor 11 determines a product that sells well in the store as a second target product. Note that the processor 11 does not use the purchase history of a specific member, unlike the case where the first target product is determined by the ACT 19. The second target product determined here is, for example, not valid for a specific member, but valid for all shoppers. That is, no matter which shopper finds the second target product, the privilege can be obtained if the number of times of clearing is within a predetermined value.

In the ACT 32, the processor 11 controls the digital signage 60 to display the content indicating the target product determined by the ACT 31, information about the target product, benefits received when the target product is found, an expiration date, and the like.
Therefore, the processor 11 functions as a notification unit that notifies the shopper of the target product by performing the processing of the ACT 32.

In the ACT 33, the processor 11 associates the product ID of the second target product determined in the ACT 31 with the expiration date of the target product and stores it in the auxiliary storage device 14 or the like. That is, the processor 11 adds a new record including the product ID of the second target product determined by the ACT 31 and the expiration date of the target product to the table T1. The processor 11 sets the value of the tracking ID field of the record to, for example, a predetermined value other than the tracking ID. The predetermined value is set to "0000" in FIG. For each record in the table T1, it is determined whether the record indicates the first target product or the second target product depending on whether the value in the tracking ID field is the tracking ID or the predetermined value. Is possible.

In the ACT 34 of FIG. 4, the processor 11 determines whether or not to update the display of the digital signage 60. The processor 11 determines, for example, that the display of the digital signage 60 is updated after a certain period of time has elapsed. If it is determined that the display of the digital signage 60 is not updated, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 34 and repeats the ACT 34. On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the display of the digital signage 60 is to be updated, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 34 and returns to the ACT 31.

The shopper looks at the terminal device 100 or the digital signage 60 to understand what the target product is, and searches for the target product. Then, when the shopper finds the target product, he / she removes (picks up) the target product from the product shelf or the like.
In addition, the shopper also removes the product from the product shelf when there is a product that he / she wants to buy or a product that he / she is interested in.

In the ACT 41 of FIG. 5, the processor 11 determines whether or not the product has been removed from the product shelf or the like. The processor 11 detects that the product has been removed by using, for example, at least one of the image output by the camera 40 and the measurement information output by the shelf sensor 50. If the processor 11 has not detected that the product has been removed from the product shelf or the like, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 41 and repeats the ACT 41. Then, when the processor 11 detects that the product has been removed from the product shelf or the like, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 41 and proceeds to the ACT 42.

In the ACT 42, the processor 11 identifies the type of merchandise removed from the merchandise shelves.
In the ACT 43, the processor 11 identifies the tracking ID and the member ID of the shopper who removed the product from the product shelf.

In the ACT 44, the processor 11 adds the product ID of the product specified in the ACT 42 to the product list for the tracking ID specified in the ACT 43. As a result, the product is registered in the product list.

In the ACT 45, the processor 11 determines whether or not the product specified by the ACT 42 (hereinafter referred to as "specific product") is the target product as follows.
The processor 11 determines whether or not there is a record in which the value of the product ID in the target ID field matches the product ID of the specific product among the records in the table T1. If there is no matching record, the processor 11 determines that the specific product is not the target product. On the other hand, if there is a record with the same product ID, the processor 11 determines whether or not there is a record whose expiration date has not expired among the records with the same product ID. The processor 11 determines that the specific product is not the target product if there is no product whose expiration date has not expired. On the other hand, if there is a record that has not expired, the processor 11 matches the product ID and the value of the tracking ID field among the records that have not expired matches the tracking ID acquired by ACT43. Determine if there is a record. If there is a record with a matching tracking ID, the processor 11 determines that the specific product is the first target product. On the other hand, if there is no record in which the tracking ID matches, the processor 11 determines whether or not there is a record in which the value of the tracking ID is "0000" among the records in which the product ID matches and the expiration date has not expired. To judge. If there is a record in which the value of the tracking ID is "0000", the processor 11 determines that the specific product is the second target product. On the other hand, if there is no record in which the value of the tracking ID is "0000", the processor 11 determines that the specific product is not the target product.
If the processor 11 determines that the specific product is not the target product, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 45 and returns to the ACT 41. On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the specific product is the target product, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 45 and proceeds to the ACT 46.

Therefore, the processor 11 functions as a determination unit for determining that the shopper has performed a predetermined action on the target product by performing the processing of the ACT 41, the ACT 42, and the ACT 45.

In the ACT 46, the processor 11 determines whether or not the number of times the product search game is cleared is within a predetermined value for the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 43. If the number of times the product search game is cleared is not within a predetermined value, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 46 and returns to the ACT 41. On the other hand, if the number of times the product search game is cleared is within a predetermined value, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 46 and proceeds to the ACT 47.

In the ACT 47, the processor 11 updates the member DB 142 and increases the number of clears by one for the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 43.

In the ACT 48, the processor 11 grants a privilege to the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 43. For example, the processor 11 updates the member DB and associates the member ID with the privilege information to be given. The privilege information is information that shows the contents of the granted privilege. As a result, the benefits given to each member are recorded in the member DB. In addition, each member can use the privilege by using a product search application or the like.
The processor 11 functions as a granting unit that grants benefits by processing the ACT 48.

Examples of benefits are listed below.
-Corporate currency (points issued independently by a company that can be used for purchasing goods or exchanging goods or services).
·Discount ticket.
·Coupon.
・ Securities such as cash vouchers.
・ Right to receive goods or services such as gifts.
・ Right to apply for the sweepstakes (application ticket).
-The right to purchase a specific product.
・ Points on the product search game that can be exchanged for various benefits.

In the ACT 49, the processor 11 determines whether or not the terminal device 100 has been registered for the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 43. If the terminal device 100 is not registered, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 49 and returns to the ACT 41. On the other hand, if the terminal device 100 is registered, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 49 and proceeds to the ACT 50.

In the ACT 50, the processor 11 determines whether or not the number of times the product search game is cleared is within a predetermined value for the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 43. If the number of times the product search game is cleared is within a predetermined value, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 50 and proceeds to the ACT 51.

In the ACT 51, the processor 11 determines whether or not the specific product is the first target product. If the specific product is the first target product, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 51 and proceeds to the ACT 52.

In the ACT 52, the processor 11 determines the target product of the product search game in the same manner as the ACT 19.

In the ACT 53, the processor 11 generates a second game information including the target information and the privilege granting information. The target information includes information about the target product determined by ACT 52, information of contents instructing to search for the target product, information indicating the privilege received when the target product is found, information indicating the expiration date, and the like. In addition, the privilege grant information includes information indicating the content of the privilege granted by ACT48 and information indicating that the privilege has been granted. After generating the second game information, the processor 11 instructs the first communication I / F 17 to transmit the second game information to the terminal device 100. In response to this transmission instruction, the first communication I / F 17 transmits the second game information to the terminal device 100. The transmitted second game information is received by the communication I / F 106 of the terminal device 100. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 41 after processing the ACT 53.

On the other hand, if the number of times the product search game is cleared is not within a predetermined value for the member specified by the member ID specified by the ACT 43, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 50 and proceeds to the ACT 54. Further, if the specific product is not the first target product, that is, if the specific product is the second target product, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 51 and proceeds to the ACT 54.
In the ACT 54, the processor 11 generates a third game information including the privilege grant information. The privilege grant information is the same as that included in the second game information. After generating the third game information, the processor 11 instructs the first communication I / F 17 to transmit the third game information to the terminal device 100. In response to this transmission instruction, the first communication I / F 17 transmits the third game information to the terminal device 100. The transmitted third game information is received by the communication I / F 106 of the terminal device 100. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 41 after processing the ACT 54.

A shopper may put (return) a product once picked up on the original product shelf or the like.
In the ACT 61 of FIG. 6, the processor 11 determines whether or not a product is placed on a product shelf or the like. The processor 11 detects that the product has been placed by using, for example, at least one of the image output by the camera 40 and the measurement information output by the shelf sensor 50. If the processor 11 does not detect that the product is placed on the product shelf or the like, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 61 and repeats the ACT 61. On the other hand, when the processor 11 detects that the product is placed on the product shelf or the like, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 61 and proceeds to the ACT 62.

In the ACT 62, the processor 11 identifies the type of product placed on the product shelf.
In the ACT 63, the processor 11 identifies the tracking ID and the member ID of the shopper who placed the product on the product shelf.

In ACT64, the processor 11 deletes the product ID of the product specified in ACT62 from the product list for the tracking ID specified in ACT63. As a result, the registration of the product is canceled from the product list. The processor 11 returns to ACT61 after processing ACT64.

When a shopper goes out of the store from inside the store, the shopper has the exit terminal 31 read a membership card (IC card) or the like. Alternatively, when the shopper tries to go out of the store from the exit gate 30, the exit terminal 31 reads the biometric information from the shopper.
In the ACT 71 of FIG. 7, the processor 11 waits for the exit terminal 31 to read the identification information, the biological information, and the like. When the exit terminal 31 reads the identification information, the biological information, or the like, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 71 and proceeds to the ACT 72.

In the ACT 72, the processor 11 identifies a shopper's tracking ID and a member ID identified by the identification information or biometric information read by the ACT 71, which is about to go out of the store from the exit gate 30.

In the ACT 73, the processor 11 acquires a product list for the tracking ID identified in the ACT 72.

In the ACT 74, the processor 11 refers to the product DB and acquires the privilege information associated with the member ID specified in the ACT 72. The processor 11 performs additional processing depending on the content of the privilege indicated by the privilege information. For example, if the content of the privilege is the right to receive a little gift, the processor 11 causes the terminal owned by the clerk to notify the clerk in order to give the little gift to the shopper.

In the ACT 75, the processor 11 makes a payment for the price of the product registered in the product list acquired in the ACT 75. The processor 11 makes a payment using, for example, a payment means set by the member at the time of member registration or the like. Alternatively, the processor 11 makes a payment using a payment means determined based on the operation on the exit terminal 31. The payment method is, for example, electronic money, credit card, corporate currency, cash, or the like. In addition, the member can use the privilege such as the corporate currency given as the privilege for the settlement. Further, the processor 11 automatically discounts the price of the product depending on the content of the privilege indicated by the privilege information acquired by the ACT 74. For example, when the content of the privilege is a discount voucher automatically applied to the current settlement, the processor 11 discounts the price of the product and makes the settlement.

In the ACT 76, the processor 11 determines whether or not the settlement of the ACT 75 is successful. If the settlement of the ACT 75 is successful, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 76 and proceeds to the ACT 77.
In ACT 77, the processor 11 opens the exit gate 30.

In the ACT 78, the processor 11 determines whether or not there is a target product among the products settled in the ACT 75. The target product here is a product determined to be Yes by the processing of ACT45. Therefore, it is not a target product at the time of processing ACT75. When the target product is included in the products for which payment has been made, the processor 11 counts the number of the target products included. If there is no target product among the products for which payment has been made, the processor 11 determines No in ACT 78 and returns to ACT 71. On the other hand, if the target product is among the products for which the settlement has been made, the processor 11 determines Yes in the ACT 78 and proceeds to the ACT 79.

In the ACT 79, the processor 11 updates the member DB 142 to reduce the number of clears for the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 72. Here, the number of times the processor 11 reduces the number of clears is, for example, once. Alternatively, the number that the processor 11 reduces the number of clears is the number of target products included in the products for which payment has been made.

In the ACT 80, the processor 11 grants a privilege to the member specified by the member ID specified in the ACT 72 in the same manner as in the ACT 48. The privilege given here may be, for example, a change of the privilege given in ACT 48 to a better one, or may be a privilege given in addition to the privilege given in ACT 48.

In the ACT 81, the processor 11 generates a third game information including the privilege grant information. The privilege granting information includes information indicating the content of the privilege granted by the ACT 80 and information indicating that the privilege has been granted. After generating the third game information, the first communication I / F 17 is instructed to transmit the third game information to the terminal device 100. In response to this transmission instruction, the first communication I / F 17 transmits the third game information to the terminal device 100. The transmitted third game information is received by the communication I / F 106 of the terminal device 100. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 71 after the processing of the ACT 81.

On the other hand, if the settlement of the ACT 75 is not successful, the processor 11 determines No in the ACT 76 and proceeds to the ACT 78.
In the ACT 82, the processor 11 closes the exit gate 30. The processor 11 returns to the ACT 71 after the processing of the ACT 82.

According to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 notifies the shopper what the target product is. Then, the store device 10 grants a privilege to the shopper who finds the target product. In this way, the store device 10 causes the shopper to play the shopping search game. Shoppers may be interested in the target product when playing a shopping hunting game. In addition, the store device 10 can make the shopper pick up the target product. Therefore, it is considered that the shopper is more likely to purchase the target product than when he / she does not play the shopping search game.
In addition, the store device 10 can increase the number of shoppers who participate in the shopping hunting game by giving a privilege to those who have cleared the shopping hunting game.

Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 determines the first target product using the purchase history of the shopper. As a result, the store device 10 can set the product that the shopper is likely to buy as the first target product.

Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 notifies the content of the privilege together with the target product. As a result, the store device 10 can motivate shoppers to participate in the product search game.

Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 does not give a privilege to a member whose number of clears is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times. As a result, the store device 10 can prevent the same shopper from receiving benefits many times.

Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 may give points such as corporate currency or points in the game as a privilege. The store device 10 can motivate shoppers to participate in the product search game by giving points as a privilege.

Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 further grants a privilege to the shopper who purchased the target product. As a result, the store device 10 can increase the purchase motivation of the shopper for the target product.
Further, according to the store system 1 of the embodiment, the store device 10 reduces the number of times the shopper who purchased the target product clears. As a result, the store device 10 can increase the purchase motivation of the shopper for the target product.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows.
In the above embodiment, the store system that requires membership registration or usage registration has been described as an example, but a store system that does not require membership registration or usage registration may be used. In this case, the store system of the embodiment grants the privilege by associating the privilege information with the tracking ID instead of the member ID, for example.
Alternatively, the store system of the embodiment may automatically register as a member by identifying an individual by biometric information.

In the above embodiment, the store device detects that the shopper has removed the product from the product shelf and registers the product in the product list. However, the store device of the embodiment is recorded on a bar code, a two-dimensional code, a wireless tag, or the like attached to a product by a shopper using a smartphone, a shopping cart, a terminal device attached to a shopping cart, or the like. The product may be registered in the product list by reading the information. In this case, the store device 10 may give a privilege according to the information recorded on the bar code, the two-dimensional code, the wireless tag, or the like attached to the target product being read. Reading information recorded on a barcode, two-dimensional code, wireless tag, or the like attached to an elephant product is an example of a predetermined action.

The store device of the above embodiment stores the product DB 141, the member DB 142, and the target DB 143. However, at least one of the product DB 141, the member DB 142, and the target DB 143 may be stored in another server device or the like. In this case, the store device 10 of the embodiment acquires necessary information by communicating with the server device.

In the above embodiment, the store device 10 displays information about the second target product on the digital signage 60.
The store device 10 may specify the tracking ID and the member ID of the shopper who is viewing the digital signage 60 or who is operating the digital signage 60. Then, the store device 10 determines the first target product that is valid for the member specified by the member ID in the same manner as the ACT 19. Further, the digital signage 60 may display information about the first target product.

In the above embodiment, the store device 10 detects that the shopper has removed the target product and gives the shopper a privilege. However, in the store device 10, the shopper does not necessarily remove the target product, but the shopper finds the target product, such as when the shopper sees the target product for a certain period of time or when the shopper touches the target product. The shopper may be given a privilege if he / she has taken a predetermined action that can be regarded as. The processor 11 of the store device 10 detects that the shopper has performed a predetermined action by using, for example, an image output by the camera 40.

In the above embodiment, the store device 10 limits the number of times the privilege is given by not giving the privilege when the number of times of clearing exceeds a predetermined number of times. However, the store device 10 may limit the number of times the privilege is given by preventing a member who has participated in the product search game more than a predetermined number of times from participating in the product search game. For example, the processor 11 of the store device 10 is deemed to have participated in the product search game by notifying the first target product, that is, performing the processing of the ACT 20. Alternatively, the store device 10 may limit the number of times the privilege is given by another method.

Sensors other than the camera 40 and the shelf sensor 50 may be installed in the store. The store device 10 may perform various types of detection using sensors other than the camera 40 and the shelf sensor 50.

In the above embodiment, the store system 1 notifies the target product by displaying the target product on the touch panel 105 of the digital signage 60 or the terminal device 100. However, the store system 1 may notify the target product by other methods. Further, the store system 1 may notify the target product by a method other than the display, such as by outputting a voice from the speaker.

The processor 11 and the processor 101 may realize a part or all of the processing realized by the program in the above embodiment by the hardware configuration of the circuit.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

1 ... Store system, 10 ... Store equipment, 11,101 ... Processor, 12,102 ... ROM, 13,103 ... RAM, 14,104 ... Auxiliary storage device, 15 ... Input device, 16 ... ... Display device, 17 ... 1st communication I / F, 18 ... 2nd communication I / F, 19,108 ... Bus, 20 ... Entrance gate, 21 ... Entrance terminal, 30 ... Exit gate, 31 …… Exit terminal, 40 …… Camera, 50 …… Shelf sensor, 60 …… Digital signage, 100 …… Terminal device, 105 …… Touch panel, 106 …… Communication I / F, 107 …… Short-range communication I / F , 141 …… Product DB, 142 …… Member DB, 143 …… Target DB

Claims (6)

A notification unit that notifies the user of the target product among multiple types of products placed in a specific space,
A determination unit that determines that the user has performed a predetermined action on the target product, and
A store device including a granting unit that grants a privilege to the user who has performed a predetermined action on the target product. A decision unit for determining the target product using the purchase history of the user is further provided.
The store device according to claim 1. The store device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification unit notifies the content of the privilege together with the target product. The store device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the granting unit limits the number of times the privilege is granted to the user. The store device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the granting unit grants points as the privilege. A notification unit that notifies the user of the target product among multiple types of products in which the processor of the store device is placed in a specific space.
A determination unit that determines that the user has performed a predetermined action on the target product, and
A program for functioning as a granting unit that grants benefits to the user who has performed a predetermined action on the target product.