JP6646178B2 - Server device and its program, receipt data processing method, receipt data processing system - Google Patents

Description

  An embodiment of the present invention relates to a receipt data processing system capable of distributing electronic coupon information, a server device of the system, a program for causing a computer to function as the server device, and a receipt data processing method.

  At the time of settlement of a commercial transaction (the act of buying and selling merchandise with a shopper), the receipt passed from the store to the shopper is digitized, and this digitized receipt data, so-called electronic receipt information, is transmitted through a network such as the Internet. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known an electronic receipt system that distributes information to an information terminal used by a shopper. An electronic coupon system in which a manufacturer or a seller of goods distributes electronic coupon data, so-called electronic coupon information, to an information terminal used by a shopper through a communication network is already known.

  In stores that have introduced an electronic receipt system, consumption of receipt paper is reduced as the number of shoppers who receive receipts as electronic receipt information increases. Further, the frequency of troublesome operations such as replacement of receipt paper or handling of paper jam is reduced. Therefore, in order to enhance the usefulness of the electronic receipt system, it has been considered to distribute electronic coupon information separately from the receipt data to the information terminal of the shopper who receives the receipt as the electronic receipt information.

  When the electronic coupon information is distributed to the information terminal of the shopper, the shopper can receive the benefit of the discount by presenting the electronic coupon information displayed on the information terminal at the time of accounting to the clerk. However, there is concern that shoppers can only feel that they have benefited while they are doing the accounting. Such a problem can be solved, for example, by allowing the shopper to feel that he or she has benefited from the coupon when viewing the electronic receipt information.

JP 2014-194745 A

  The problem to be solved by the embodiment of the present invention is that a shopper who receives a receipt with electronic receipt information can realize the benefits received by using the coupon even after accounting. An object of the present invention is to provide a data processing system, a server device of the system, a program for causing a computer to function as the server device, and a method of processing receipt data.

Te one embodiment smell, preparative date pull, receipt data indicating the details of the transaction including the amount and discount amount that was from the accounting transactions traded goods, customer identification to identify the customer is the subject of the transaction A server device that inputs and outputs information to and from a storage unit that stores information in association with information includes a storage unit, a tallying unit, and a transmission unit. The storage unit stores period data indicating a period for counting the receipt data. The summing means sums up a discounted amount of the receipt data including the date belonging to the period indicated by the period data from the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, and a total amount of the traded product. Is calculated to obtain a second amount. Transmitting means includes the terminal receives a command including the customer identification information and the time data transmitted, the first amount and the second amount aggregated in with the customer identification information and time data by collecting unit data To be displayed on the terminal.

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an electronic receipt system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the information terminal. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a main part of the center server. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of an electronic receipt record stored in a receipt file. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a member record stored in a member file. The schematic diagram which shows the structure of the coupon record saved in a coupon file. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a delivery management record stored in a delivery management file. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an update process executed by the processor of the center server. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the coupon confirmation process which the processor of an information terminal performs. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the top screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the notification screen without a coupon displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the coupon list screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the coupon use screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the coupon request command receiving process which the processor of a center server performs. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a scanning process executed by a processor of the POS terminal. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the coupon determination process in the scanning process concretely. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the closing key process which the processor of a POS terminal performs. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of receipt data reception processing executed by the processor of the center server. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the receipt list screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the total item selection screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the total screen displayed on the touch panel of an information terminal. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a tally request command receiving process executed by the processor of the center server.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an electronic receipt system that enables a shopper who receives a receipt to receive electronic receipt information to realize the benefits received by using a coupon even after accounting, and a server device of this system Will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of electronic receipt system]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an electronic receipt system 1 according to the present embodiment.
The electronic receipt system 1 includes a POS system 2, a server system 3, and a network 4 for connecting the two systems 2 and 3 so that they can communicate with each other. The network 4 is a wide area communication network such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Further, the electronic receipt system 1 is connected to an information terminal 6 equipped with a wireless communication function by relaying a base station 5 on a network 4. The information terminal 6 is, for example, a wireless communication device carried by a shopper, and corresponds to a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, or the like.

  The POS system 2 includes a plurality of (two in the figure) POS terminals 21, a store server 22, a router 23, and a LAN (Local Area Network) 24. The POS system 2 is configured by connecting each POS terminal 21, the store server 22, and the router 23 to the LAN 24. The LAN 24 may be a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. Such a POS system 2 is constructed in a retail store or the like that sells products.

  The POS terminal 21 has a function of registering sales data of merchandise purchased by a shopper, a function of settling a commercial transaction with the shopper, and the like. Then, when the POS terminal 21 setstle the commercial transaction, the POS terminal 21 creates receipt data representing the details of the commercial transaction, and issues the receipt. The receipt may be issued as a paper receipt or may be issued as an electronic receipt. When issuing a receipt as a paper receipt, the POS terminal 21 controls the printer 217 (see FIG. 3) to print the receipt data on a predetermined receipt sheet. When issuing the electronic receipt as an electronic receipt, the POS terminal 21 transmits the digitized receipt data to the server system 3 together with the member ID which is the customer identification information read by the reading device.

  The store server 22 includes a product master file that stores information on each product sold in the store. The information includes a product ID which is product identification information for individually identifying each product. In addition, a product name identified by the product ID (product name), a price per unit (unit price), a classification code indicating a product classification, and the like are also stored in the product master file. The classification code is, for example, a code for identifying a classification such as whether the product identified by the corresponding product ID is food or miscellaneous goods. When the POS terminal 21 inquires about the product ID via the LAN 24, the store server 22 responds to the inquiry source POS terminal 21 with the product information including the product ID, such as the product name, unit price, and classification code.

  The router 23 relays data communication between the LAN 24 and the network 4. Electronic receipt information (digitized receipt data) transmitted from the POS terminal 21 to the server system 3 via the LAN 24 is transmitted to the server system 3 on the network 4 via the router 23.

  Although FIG. 1 shows a POS system 2 of one store, typically, the POS systems 2 of a plurality of stores are connected to a network 4 to constitute an electronic receipt system 1 together with a server system 3.

  The server system 3 includes an electronic receipt server 31 and a center server 32. The electronic receipt server 31 collectively stores electronic receipt information issued to each shopper. Specifically, the electronic receipt server 31 includes a storage device for storing electronic receipt information, and stores the electronic receipt information received via the network 4 in this storage device. Upon receiving a request from the information terminal 6, the electronic receipt server 31 reads out the electronic receipt information issued to the shopper who is a user of the information terminal 6 from the storage device, and reads the electronic receipt information via the network 4. Send to

  The center server 32 collectively stores computerized coupon data, so-called electronic coupon information. Specifically, the center server 32 includes a storage device for storing electronic coupon information, and stores electronic coupon information input from the outside in the storage device. Incidentally, the external device may be a computer device connected to the network 4 or a reading device that reads data from a recording medium such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a USB memory, and a semiconductor memory. Upon receiving a request from the information terminal 6, the center server 32 reads from the storage device electronic coupon information that can be used by a shopper who is a user of the information terminal 6 at a retail store or the like. Send to

[Configuration of information terminal]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the information terminal 6.
The information terminal 6 includes a processor 61, a main memory 62, an auxiliary storage device 63, a clock 64, a touch panel 65, a wireless unit 66, and the like in a portable main body. The processor 61 is connected to the main memory 62, the auxiliary storage device 63, the clock 64, the touch panel 65, and the wireless unit 66 by a system transmission line 67 including an address bus, a data bus, a control signal line, and the like.

The information terminal 6 constitutes a computer by the processor 61, the main memory 62, the auxiliary storage device 63, and the system transmission line 67 connecting these.
The processor 61 corresponds to a central part of the computer. The processor 61 controls each unit to realize various functions as the information terminal 6 according to an operating system and an application program.

  The main memory 62 corresponds to a main storage part of the computer. The main memory 62 includes a nonvolatile memory area and a volatile memory area. The main memory 62 stores an operating system and application programs in a nonvolatile memory area. The main memory 62 may store data necessary for the processor 61 to execute processing for controlling each unit in a nonvolatile memory area. The main memory 62 uses a volatile memory area as a work area in which data is appropriately rewritten by the processor 61.

  The auxiliary storage device 63 corresponds to an auxiliary storage part of the computer. For example, an EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) is used as the auxiliary storage device 63. A hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD) may be used as the auxiliary storage device 63. The auxiliary storage device 63 stores data used when the processor 61 performs various types of processing, data generated by the processing performed by the processor 61, and the like. The auxiliary storage device 63 may store the application program described above.

The clock 64 functions as a time information source of the information terminal 6. The processor 61 measures the current date and time based on the time information measured by the clock 64.
The touch panel 65 functions as an input device and a display device of the information terminal 6. On the touch panel 65, icons for starting the above-described application programs are displayed.
The wireless unit 66 performs wireless data communication with the base station 5 using a wireless LAN, mobile data communication, or the like.

  The information terminal 6 having such a configuration becomes a user terminal for the electronic receipt system 1 capable of distributing electronic coupon information by installing the electronic receipt terminal program P1, which is an application program. That is, the information terminal 6 can receive the electronic receipt information distributed from the electronic receipt server 31 via the wireless unit 66 and display the receipt image on the touch panel 65. The information terminal 6 can also receive electronic coupon information distributed from the center server 32 via the wireless unit 66 and display a coupon list on the touch panel 65. Further, the information terminal 6 can also display the purchase result data calculated based on the electronic receipt information on the touch panel 65.

  The electronic receipt terminal program P1 controls the processor 61 so that the information terminal 6 functions as a user terminal for the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information. The electronic receipt terminal program P1 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 63. An electronic receipt management area W1 is formed in the auxiliary storage device 63 together with the electronic receipt terminal program P1.

  In order for the user of the information terminal 6 to receive a receipt from a retail store as electronic receipt information, it is necessary to register in advance as a member. Member registration can be executed from the information terminal 6 under the control of the electronic receipt terminal program P1. Therefore, the user needs to install the electronic receipt terminal program P1 on the information terminal 6 before the member registration.

  In the information terminal 6 in which the electronic receipt terminal program P1 is installed, when the user starts the electronic receipt terminal program P1 and selects the member registration mode, a member registration screen is displayed on the touch panel 65. Therefore, the user performs user registration by inputting user information such as name, age, gender, and postal code. With this member registration, a member ID for identifying the user is issued from the server system 3. The member ID is stored in the electronic receipt management area W1 of the information terminal 6. In the following, a user who has registered as a member is referred to as a member.

[Configuration of POS terminal]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the POS terminal 21.
The POS terminal 21 includes a processor 211, a main memory 212, an auxiliary storage device 213, a clock 214, a keyboard 215, a display 216, a printer 217, a scanner 218, a communication interface 219, and the like. The processor 211 and the main memory 212, the auxiliary storage device 213, the clock 214, the keyboard 215, the display 216, the printer 217, the scanner 218, and the communication interface 219 are connected by a system transmission line 2110.
The processor 211, main memory 212, auxiliary storage device 213, and clock 214 of the POS terminal 21 are the same as those of the information terminal 6.

  The keyboard 215 is a dedicated input device provided with various function keys such as a multiplication key, a subtotal key, and a closing key, in addition to a numeral key for numeral values such as points and amounts. A function necessary for the POS terminal 21 may be assigned to an arbitrary key of a general-purpose keyboard. The closing key is a key for the operator to declare the registration closing of the commercial transaction.

  The display 216 is a display device for displaying a product name (product name), price, total amount, change amount, and the like registered in the POS terminal 21. There are two types of displays 216, one for a clerk operating the POS terminal 21 and one for shoppers. Note that a touch panel that also serves as an input device and a display device may be applied instead of the keyboard 215 and the display 216.

  The printer 217 prints receipt data indicating details of a commercial transaction on a predetermined receipt sheet. The receipt paper on which the receipt data is printed is cut by a cutter and issued as a paper receipt.

  The scanner 218 optically reads a code symbol such as a barcode and a two-dimensional data code. Many products have a code symbol obtained by converting a product code unique to the product into a bar code. The scanner 218 reads a code symbol attached to a product purchased by a shopper. Further, a code symbol obtained by converting a member ID into a bar code is displayed on the touch panel 65 of the information terminal 6 in which the electronic receipt terminal program P1 is installed. The scanner 218 is also used for reading a code symbol displayed on the touch panel 65. That is, the scanner 218 also functions as a member ID reading device.

  The reading device of the member ID is not limited to the scanner 218. For example, when the information terminal 6 is a device that supports short-range wireless communication and transmits a member ID by using the short-range wireless communication, the short-range wireless communication device for receiving the member ID includes a reading device. Become.

  The communication interface 219 is connected to the LAN 24. The communication interface 219 performs data communication with a device connected via the LAN 24 according to a preset communication protocol.

  The POS terminal 21 having such a configuration becomes an accounting device of the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information by installing the electronic receipt issuing program P2 that is an application program. That is, the POS terminal 21 can issue a receipt generated by a commercial transaction with a member as an electronic receipt. Further, the POS terminal 21 can perform a discount process according to the electronic coupon information presented by the member. The discount processing includes a discount for each product and a discount for a subtotal. In this embodiment, the discount by the coupon is regarded as the price reduction. However, the discount by discounting the price at a predetermined rate or the price change by which the price of the product is lower than the normal unit price is the discount by the coupon. It may be.

  The electronic receipt issuing program P2 controls the processor 211 so that the POS terminal 21 becomes an accounting device of the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information. The electronic receipt issuing program P2 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 213.

[Configuration of electronic receipt server]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a main circuit configuration of the electronic receipt server 31.
The electronic receipt server 31 includes a processor 311, a main memory 312, an auxiliary storage device 313, a clock 314, a communication interface 315, and the like. The processor 311, the main memory 312, the auxiliary storage device 313, the clock 314, and the communication interface 315 are connected by a system transmission line 316.
The processor 311, main memory 312, auxiliary storage device 313, and clock 314 of the electronic receipt server 31 are the same as those of the information terminal 6 and the POS terminal 21.

  The communication interface 315 is connected to the network 4. The communication interface 315 performs data communication with a device connected via the network 4 according to a preset communication protocol.

  The electronic receipt server 31 having such a configuration becomes a server device of the electronic receipt system 1 capable of distributing electronic coupon information by installing the electronic receipt server program P3 which is an application program. That is, the electronic receipt server 31 collectively stores the electronic receipt information issued from each POS terminal 21. The electronic receipt server 31 transmits the corresponding electronic receipt information to the information terminal 6 in response to a request from the information terminal 6.

  The electronic receipt server program P3 controls the processor 311 so that the electronic receipt server 31 becomes a server device of the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information. The electronic receipt server program P3 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 313. A receipt file FL1 is formed in the auxiliary storage device 313 together with the electronic receipt server program P3. The receipt file FL1 is used as an area for collectively storing electronic receipt information.

[Center server configuration]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a main circuit configuration of the center server 32.
The center server 32 includes a processor 321, a main memory 322, an auxiliary storage device 323, a clock 324, a communication interface 325, and the like. The processor 321 is connected to the main memory 322, the auxiliary storage device 323, the clock 324, and the communication interface 325 by a system transmission line 326.
The processor 321, the main memory 322, the auxiliary storage device 323, the clock 324, and the communication interface 325 of the center server 32 are the same as those of the electronic receipt server 31.

  The center server 32 having such a configuration becomes a server device of the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information by installing the electronic coupon management program P4 that is an application program. That is, the center server 32 collectively stores electronic coupon information planned by the product manufacturer or the like. In response to a request from the information terminal 6, the center server 32 transmits to the information terminal 6 electronic coupon information to which the group to which the member carrying the information terminal 6 belongs belongs as a distribution destination.

  The electronic coupon management program P4 controls the processor 321 so that the center server 32 becomes a server device of the electronic receipt system 1 that can distribute electronic coupon information. The electronic coupon management program P4 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 323. In addition, a member file FL2, a coupon file FL3, and a distribution management file FL4 are formed in the auxiliary storage device 323 together with the electronic coupon management program P4. The member file FL2 is used as an area for collectively storing information about members. The coupon file FL3 is used as an area for collectively storing electronic coupon information. The distribution management file FL4 is used for each electronic coupon information as an area for storing information for managing the distribution of the electronic coupon information.

[Structure of each file]
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic receipt record FL1R stored in the receipt file FL1. The electronic receipt record FL1R includes a member ID and receipt data (electronic receipt information) issued to the member identified by the member ID.

  The receipt data includes a store code, transaction date and time, transaction number, product sales data, coupon data used, settlement data, and the like. The store code is a unique code assigned to each store to identify a retail store. The merchandise sales data includes a merchandise ID, a merchandise name, a unit price, a sales number, a sales amount, and the like, which are identification codes of the merchandise purchased by the member. The used coupon data includes a coupon ID which is identification information of electronic coupon information used by the member, a discount amount, and the like. The settlement data is composed of a settlement amount of a transaction with the member, a payment type, and the like.

  Here, the receipt file FL1 stores electronic receipt information in which a receipt indicating a transaction detail including the amount of money discounted from the transaction accounting by using the computerized coupon is stored in the receipt file FL1. A storage unit is configured to be stored in association with the customer identification information to be identified.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the member record FL2R stored in the member file FL2. The member record FL2R includes a member ID and the name, gender, age, postal code, transaction result data, coupon result data, rank, and the like of the member identified by the member ID.

  The name, gender, age, and postal code are data entered at the time of member registration. The transaction result data is data obtained by totaling the results of purchases of products by members. The transaction result data is generated by totalizing the product sales data included in the receipt data. The coupon result data is data in which the members have used the electronic coupon information to count the results. The coupon result data is generated by totalizing the used coupon data included in the receipt data. The rank is a member's preferential treatment. For example, a rank is set for each shopper according to the accumulated amount of purchase. The cumulative purchase price can be obtained from the transaction result data.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the coupon record FL3R stored in the coupon file FL3. The coupon record FL3R includes a coupon ID, a product ID, a product name, a discount, a start date, an end date, a distribution condition, a valid number of times, and the like related to the electronic coupon information identified by the coupon ID.

  The product ID is the ID of a product to which a discount is applied based on the electronic coupon information. The product name is the name of the product identified by the corresponding product ID. The discount amount is an amount discounted by the electronic coupon information. The start date and the end date are the start and end dates of the period in which the electronic coupon information can be used. The distribution condition is a condition for determining a group of members to which the electronic coupon information is distributed. The group can be grouped by items representing the attributes of the customer, for example, gender, age, postal code, rank, etc., in the data constituting the member record FL2R. For example, if the distribution condition is “female, 20s”, female members between the ages of 20 and 29 are to be distributed electronic coupon information. Similarly, when the distribution condition is “rank first,” the member whose rank is set to the top becomes the distribution target of the electronic coupon information. The valid number of times is the upper limit number of times the member can use the electronic coupon. For example, in the case of electronic coupon information that a member can use only once per person, the effective number is “1”. For example, in the case of electronic coupon information that a member can use up to twice per person, the effective number is “2”.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the distribution management record FL4R stored in the distribution management file FL4. The distribution management record FLR4 includes a coupon ID, pair data of a member ID and an allowable number N. The member ID identifies a member belonging to the group to which the electronic coupon information identified by the coupon ID is distributed. The allowable number N is initially the number of valid times of the electronic coupon information, and is counted down every time the electronic coupon information is used by the member identified by the corresponding member ID. When the allowable number N becomes “0”, the member cannot use the coupon of the electronic coupon information.

[Operation of electronic receipt system]
First, an operation until a member acquires electronic coupon information from the center server 32 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the updating process executed by the processor 321 of the center server 32 every time the date measured by the clock 324 switches to the next day. This updating process is in accordance with the electronic coupon management program P4. The content of the processing shown in FIG. 10 and described below is merely an example, and various processing capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used.

  The processor 321 reads the coupon record FL3R from the coupon file FL3 as Act1. Incidentally, the coupon file FL3 stores a large number of coupon records FL3R related to electronic coupon information planned by the product manufacturer or the like. The processor 321 executes the processing after Act 2 on the read coupon record FL3R.

  That is, the processor 321 checks whether the start date of the coupon record FL3R as Act2 matches the date measured by the clock 324. If they do not match (NO in Act2), the processor 321 checks whether the end date of the coupon record FL3R matches Act3 as Act3. If they do not match (NO in Act3), the processor 321 proceeds to the process of Act13.

  If the start date of the coupon record FL3R matches the date of the clock 324 (YES in Act2), the processor 321 stores the coupon ID of the coupon record FL3R in the work area as Act4. Further, the processor 321 recognizes the delivery condition of the coupon record FL3R as Act5.

  The processor 321 that has recognized the distribution condition searches the member file FL2 as Act6. Then, the processor 321 determines whether or not the distribution condition is satisfied for each member record FL2R as Act7. If a member record FL2R that satisfies the distribution condition is detected (YES in Act 7), the processor 321 stores the pair data of the member ID of the member record FL2R and the number of valid times of the coupon record FL3R as Act8 in the work area. . If the member record FL2R does not satisfy the distribution condition (NO in Act7), the processor 321 does not store the pair data of the member ID and the effective count in the work area.

  The processor 321 determines whether or not the search for the member file FL2 has been completed as Act9. If the processing has not been completed (YES in Act 9), the processor 321 returns to the processing in Act 6. That is, the processor 321 continues to search for the member file FL2. Each time a member record FL2R that satisfies the distribution condition is detected, the processor 321 stores the pair data of the member ID and the number of valid times in the work area.

  When the search of the member file is completed (NO in Act 9), the processor 321 creates the distribution management record FL4R as Act 10. The distribution management record FL4R includes the coupon ID of the coupon record FL3R read from the coupon file FL3 in the processing of Act1, and the pair data of the member ID and the effective count created in the processing of Act8. The created distribution management record FL4R is stored in the work area. After that, the processor 321 proceeds to the process of Act13.

On the other hand, when the end date of the coupon record FL3R matches the date of the clock 324 (YES in Act 3), the processor 321 searches the distribution management file FL4 as Act 11, and stores the coupon ID of the coupon record FL3R. The distribution management record FL4R is deleted. Further, the processor 321 deletes the coupon record FL3R as Act12 from the coupon file FL3. After that, the processor 321 proceeds to the process of Act13.
Note that “deletion” of the coupon record FL3R and the distribution management record FL4R does not only mean that the record is physically deleted from the file. For example, a case where a record is invalidated by adding flag information indicating invalidity to the record is also included in “deletion”.

  In Act 13, the processor 321 determines whether or not the next coupon record FL3R exists. If there is a next coupon record FL3R in coupon file FL3 (YES in Act 13), processor 321 returns to the process of Act1. Then, the processor 321 executes the processing after Act 1 in the same manner as described above.

  When there is no next coupon record FL3R in the coupon file FL3 (NO in Act13), the processor 321 stores the distribution management record FL4R stored in the work area as Act14 in the distribution management file FL4. Thus, the update process ends.

  By this update process, the distribution management file FL4R relating to the electronic coupon information within the distribution period is collectively stored in the distribution management file FL4. Each distribution management record FL4R includes pair data of a member ID of a member that satisfies the distribution condition of the electronic coupon information identified by the coupon ID and an allowable number N for the member.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a coupon confirmation process which is a part of the process executed by the processor 61 of the information terminal 6. FIGS. 12 to 15 are schematic diagrams showing examples of various screens displayed on the touch panel 65 by executing the coupon confirmation processing. The processor 61 executes this coupon confirmation processing according to the electronic receipt terminal program P1. The content of the processing shown in FIG. 11 and described below is merely an example, and various processing capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used.

  An icon for activating the electronic receipt terminal program P1 is displayed on the touch panel 65 of the information terminal 6 on which the electronic receipt terminal program P1 is installed. When the member touches this icon, the electronic receipt terminal program P1 starts.

  When the electronic receipt terminal program P1 starts, the processor 61 sets the screen of the touch panel 65 as Act21 to the top screen G1 (see FIG. 12). As shown in FIG. 12, a bar code symbol 71 is displayed on the top screen G1. The barcode symbol 71 is obtained by converting a member ID stored in the electronic receipt management area W1 into a barcode. In addition, a coupon confirmation icon 72 for instructing the member to confirm the electronic coupon information and a receipt icon 73 for instructing the member to confirm the electronic receipt information are also displayed on the top screen G1.

  With the top screen G1 displayed, the processor 61 waits for the screen to be touched as Act22. When detecting that the screen has been touched by a signal from the touch panel 65 (YES in Act 22), the processor 61 checks whether the coupon confirmation icon 72 has been touched as Act 23. When a screen area other than the coupon confirmation icon 72 is touched (NO in Act 23), the processor 61 executes a process corresponding to the touch position. For example, when the receipt icon 73 is touched, the receipt list screen is displayed on the touch panel 65. The receipt list screen is a screen listing the simple information such as transaction date, store name, total amount, etc. of the electronic receipt information issued to the member. A receipt image of the transaction corresponding to the simple information is displayed on the touch panel 65.

  When the coupon confirmation icon 72 is touched (YES in Act 23), the processor 61 transmits a coupon request command using the member ID as a search key to Act 24 as Act 24 to the center server 32. That is, the processor 61 reads the member ID from the electronic receipt management area W1. Then, the processor 61 notifies the wireless unit 66 to transmit the coupon request command including the member ID to the center server 32.

  Upon receiving this notification, the wireless unit 66 wirelessly transmits a coupon request command using the communication address of the center server 32 as the destination address and the communication address of the information terminal 6 as the source address. This coupon request command includes the member ID in the electronic receipt management area W1. The wirelessly transmitted coupon request command is received by the base station 5 and transmitted to the center server 32 via the network 4.

  The processor 321 of the center server 32 that has received the coupon request command executes the receiving process of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. This processing is in accordance with the electronic coupon management program P4. Note that the contents of the processing shown in FIG. 16 and described below are merely examples, and various processing capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used.

  When the coupon request command receiving process is started, the processor 321 acquires a member ID as Act 41. As described above, the coupon request command includes the member ID for identifying the member who is the user of the information terminal 6 that has transmitted the command. The processor 321 acquires the member ID from the coupon request command.

  Upon acquiring the member ID, the processor 321 forms a coupon list in the volatile memory area of the main memory 322 as Act 42. Next, the processor 321 searches the distribution management file FL4 as Act43. Then, the processor 321 checks whether or not the acquired member ID is included in each distribution management record FL4R as Act44. When the distribution management record FL4R including the member ID is detected (YES in Act 44), the processor 321 checks whether the permissible number N of the member ID and the paired data as Act 45 is "1" or more. .

  If the allowable number N is equal to or greater than “1” (YES in Act 45), the processor 321 acquires the coupon ID from the distribution management record FL4R as Act 46. Then, the processor 321 reads out the coupon record FL3R including the coupon file from the coupon file FL3 as Act 47, and creates electronic coupon data with the coupon ID, product ID, product name, discount amount, and the like of the coupon record FL3R. The processor 321 registers the electronic coupon data in the coupon list as Act48. When the member ID is not included in the distribution management record FL4R (NO in Act 43), or when the allowable number N is “0” (NO in Act 45), the processor 321 determines each of Act 46, Act 47, and Act 48 Do not execute processing.

  The processor checks whether the search of the distribution management file FL4 has been completed as Act49. If the processing has not been completed (NO in Act49), the processor 321 returns to the processing in Act43. That is, the processor 321 continues to search for the distribution management file FL4. Each time the processor 321 detects a distribution management record FL4R including the member ID acquired from the coupon request command and having the member ID and the paired data, the allowable number N of which is equal to or more than “1”, the processor 321 determines the distribution management record FL4R. The electronic coupon data including the coupon ID of the record FL4R is created. Then, the processor 321 registers the electronic coupon data in the coupon list.

  When the search of distribution management file FL4 is completed (YES in Act 49), processor 321 checks whether electronic coupon data is registered in the coupon list as Act 50. When the electronic coupon data is registered (YES in Act 50), the processor 321 notifies the communication interface 325 to transmit the coupon list data to the information terminal 6 that is the source of the coupon request command as Act 51.

  In response to this notification, the communication interface 325 transmits coupon list data to the network 4 with the communication address of the information terminal 6 that is the source of the coupon request command as the destination and the communication address of the center server 32 as the source. I do. The coupon list data includes electronic coupon data registered in the coupon list.

  On the other hand, if the electronic coupon data is not registered in the coupon list (NO in Act 50), the processor 321 notifies the communication interface 325 to transmit the coupon-less notification data to the information terminal 6 as Act 52. I do.

  In response to this notification, the communication interface 325 sets the communication address of the information terminal 6 which is the transmission source of the coupon request command as the transmission destination, and transmits the data of the coupon absence notification using the communication address of the center server 32 as the transmission source on the network 4. Send to

  The coupon list data or the coupon absence notification data transmitted on the network 4 is wirelessly transmitted from the base station 5 and received by the information terminal 6 having the communication address of the transmission destination.

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The processor 61 of the information terminal 6 that has transmitted the coupon request command to the center server 32 waits for data transmitted from the center server 32 as Act 25. Here, when the coupon-less notification data is received via the wireless unit 66 (NO in Act 25), the processor 61 sets the screen of the touch panel 65 as Act 26 to a coupon-less notification screen G2 (see FIG. 13). I do. As shown in FIG. 13, a message 74 notifying that there is no usable electronic coupon information together with the barcode symbol 71 of the member ID is displayed on the coupon absence notification screen G2. Therefore, the member who has touched the coupon confirmation icon 72 can confirm from this message 74 that there is no electronic coupon information that can be used at the present time.

  If the coupon list data has been received from the center server 32 (YES in Act 25), the processor 61 sets the screen of the touch panel 65 as Act 27 to the coupon list screen G3 (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 14, a coupon list 75 is displayed on the coupon list screen G3 together with a barcode symbol 71 of the member ID. Further, a selection end icon 76 for the member to instruct the end of the selection of the electronic coupon information is also displayed on the coupon list screen G3. The coupon list 75 represents a list of electronic coupon data included in the coupon list data. Specifically, a list of the names of the products to be couponed and the discount amount is shown in the coupon list 75. Therefore, the member who has touched the coupon confirmation icon 72 can confirm from the coupon list 75 the merchandise which can be used at the present and which is the target of the coupon and the discount amount when the coupon is used.

  As described above, in the electronic receipt system 1, distribution conditions are set for each piece of electronic coupon information. Then, the electronic coupon information is distributed only to members who satisfy the distribution conditions. Therefore, it is possible to group members who receive receipts in the form of electronic receipt information according to distribution conditions, and distribute the electronic coupon information in units of the groups.

  Next, a description will be given of an operation when a member who has acquired electronic coupon information performs a transaction of a transaction using the coupon.

  The member who has checked the coupon list 75 searches the list 75 for electronic coupon information desired to be used at the retail store. Then, if there is electronic coupon information to be used, the member touches a row of the coupon list 75 in which the product name to be used for the coupon is displayed. At this time, if it is desired to use coupons of two or more pieces of electronic coupon information, touch each row continuously. Then, the member who has completed the selection of the electronic coupon information touches the selection end icon 76.

  While displaying the coupon list screen G3, the processor 61 waits for the screen to be touched as Act28. When detecting that the screen has been touched by a signal from the touch panel 65 (YES in Act 28), the processor 61 determines whether the row of the coupon list 75 has been touched as Act 29 or the selection end icon 76 has been touched as Act 30. Check. When an area other than the coupon list 75 or the selection end icon 76 is touched (NO in Act 29, NO in Act 30), the processor 61 executes a process corresponding to the touched position.

  When the row of the coupon list 75 is touched (YES in Act 29), the processor 61 sets the electronic coupon data (the coupon ID and the product) including the product name and the discount amount displayed in Act 31 as the touched row. ID, product name, discount amount, etc.) are stored in the work area. Thereafter, the processor 61 returns to the process of Act 28 and waits for the screen to be touched again.

  On the other hand, when the selection end icon 76 is touched (YES in Act 30), the processor 61 sets the screen of the touch panel 65 as Act 32 to the coupon use screen G4 (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 15, a barcode 77 representing the coupon ID is displayed on the coupon use screen G4 together with the barcode symbol 71 of the member ID. Further, the product name and the discount amount are displayed in association with the barcode 77. The barcode 77 is obtained by converting a coupon ID included in the electronic coupon data stored in the work area into a barcode. Then, in association with the barcode 77, the product name and the discount amount included in the electronic coupon data are displayed. Therefore, the coupon ID of the electronic coupon selected by the member is displayed on the touch panel 65 in the form of a barcode together with the member ID.

  If the member touches the selection end icon 76 without selecting the electronic coupon information, the barcode 77 is not displayed on the coupon use screen G4 because the electronic coupon data is not stored in the work area.

  The member using the coupon of the electronic coupon information presents a coupon use screen G4 to the person in charge of the accounting operation. The person in charge receiving the coupon use screen G4 first scans the barcode of the member ID displayed on the coupon use screen G4 with the scanner 218 of the POS terminal 21. Subsequently, the person in charge scans the barcode 77 of the coupon ID displayed on the coupon use screen G4 and the barcode of the product ID attached to the purchased product. Then, after the scanning is completed, the person in charge inputs the closing key and declares the registration closing of the commercial transaction.

  Here, the order of scanning the barcode 77 of the coupon ID and the barcode of the product ID is not particularly limited. The barcode 77 of the product ID may be scanned after the barcode 77 of the coupon ID is scanned collectively. Conversely, the barcode 77 of the coupon ID may be scanned after the barcodes of the product ID are collectively scanned. Alternatively, when scanning the barcode of the product ID, the person in charge checks the presence or absence of an electronic coupon for the product, and if there is an electronic coupon, the barcode of the product ID and the barcode 77 of the coupon ID are continuously displayed. You may scan.

  The processor 211 of the POS terminal 21 can identify the barcode of the member ID, the barcode 77 of the coupon ID, or the barcode of the product ID by analyzing the scanned barcode data by a known technique. .

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the scanning process executed by the processor 211 of the POS terminal 21. FIG. 18 is a flowchart specifically showing a procedure of a coupon determination process in the scanning process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the closing key process executed by the processor 211 of the POS terminal 21. The processor 211 executes these processes according to the electronic receipt issuing program P2. The contents of the processes shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 and described below are merely examples, and various processes capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used.

  When the electronic receipt issuing program P2 is activated, the processor 211 performs initialization as Act61. This initialization clears the data in the transaction buffer and the coupon buffer formed in the volatile memory area of the main memory 212. The transaction buffer is an area for temporarily storing data relating to business transactions with members. The coupon buffer is an area for temporarily storing data relating to electronic coupon information used by the member. Further, by this initialization, the member flag F1 and the coupon flag F2 are reset to “0”. The member flag F1 is 1-bit information that is set to “1” in the case of a commercial transaction with a member who receives a receipt as electronic receipt information. The coupon flag F2 is 1-bit information that is set to “1” in the case of a commercial transaction with a member using the coupon of the electronic coupon information. The member flag F1 and the coupon flag F2 are stored in, for example, a volatile memory area. The display 216 displays a screen created based on the data in the transaction buffer. Therefore, by this initialization, the screen of the display 216 also becomes the initial screen.

  When the initialization is completed, the processor 211 checks whether scanning has been performed as Act62. If scanning has not been performed (NO in Act 62), the processor 211 checks whether a key input has been performed as Act 63. If no key input has been performed (NO in Act 63), the processor 211 returns to the process in Act 62. Therefore, the processor 211 waits for scanning or key input by the processing of Act62 and Act63.

  When the barcode is scanned by the scanner 218 (YES in Act 62), the processor 211 checks the member flag F1 as Act64. Here, when the member flag F1 is reset to “0”, the processor 211 checks whether the barcode scanned as Act65 is the barcode of the member ID. If the barcode is not the barcode of the member ID (NO in Act65), the processor 211 checks whether the barcode scanned as Act66 is the barcode of the product ID. If the barcode is not the barcode of the product ID (NO in Act 66), the processor 211 executes a process according to the type of the barcode.

  If the scanned barcode is the barcode of the member ID (YES in Act 65), the processor 211 stores the member data related to the member ID obtained by analyzing the barcode as Act67 in the work area. I do. The member data includes a member ID. Further, the name, gender, age, rank, and the like set in the member file FL2 in association with the member ID may be included. The data such as the name, gender, age, and rank may be acquired from the center server 32 every time the bar code of the member ID is scanned, or the local file of the member file FL2 may be stored in the store server 22 in advance. It may be obtained from a local file.

  The processor 211 sets the member flag F1 to "1" as Act68. After that, the processor 211 returns to the process of Act62. Therefore, when the barcode is scanned next (YES in Act 62), the member flag F1 is set to “1” (YES in Act 64), and the processor 211 proceeds to the processing of Act 69. move on. In Act 69, the processor 211 checks whether the scanned barcode is the barcode of the coupon ID. If the barcode is not the barcode of the coupon ID (NO in Act69), the processor 211 checks whether the barcode scanned as Act70 is the barcode of the product ID. If the barcode is not the barcode of the product ID (NO in Act 70), the processor 211 executes a process according to the type of the barcode.

  When the scanned barcode is the barcode of the coupon ID (YES in Act 69), the processor 211 stores the used coupon data relating to the coupon ID obtained by analyzing the barcode as Act 71 in the coupon buffer. Store. The used coupon data includes a coupon ID, a product ID, a product name, a discount amount, and the like set in the coupon file FL3 in association with the coupon ID. Each time the barcode of the coupon ID is scanned, the data such as the product ID, the product name, and the discount amount may be acquired from the center server 32, or the local file of the coupon file FL3 may be stored in the store server 22 in advance, It may be obtained from this local file.

  After storing the used coupon data in the coupon buffer, the processor 211 checks the coupon flag F2 as Act72. Here, when the coupon flag F2 is reset to “0” (NO in Act 72), the processor 211 sets the coupon flag F2 to “1” as Act 73. If coupon flag F2 is set to “1” or coupon flag F2 has already been set to “1” (YES in Act 72), processor 211 proceeds to the process in Act 76.

  On the other hand, if the scanned barcode is the barcode of the product ID (YES in Act 66 or Act 70), the processor 211 proceeds to the process in Act 74. In Act 74, the processor 211 generates merchandise sales data from the merchandise ID obtained by analyzing the barcode. The product sales data includes a product ID, a product name (product name) identified by the product ID, a unit price, the number of sales, a sales amount, and the like. The product name and unit price data are obtained from the product master file. The sales point is usually “1”, and if a multiplier is entered by a key just before scanning of the product ID, the multiplier is used. The sales amount is calculated by multiplying the price by the number of sales points. The processor 211 stores the merchandise sales data in the transaction buffer.

  Next, the processor 211 checks the coupon flag F2 as Act75. Here, if the coupon flag F2 has been reset to “0” (NO in Act 75), the processor 211 proceeds to the process in Act 79. If the coupon flag F2 has been set to “1” (NO in Act 75), the processor 211 proceeds to the process in Act 76.

In Act 76, the processor 211 executes the coupon determination process of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, the processor 211 checks the product ID as Act761.
In the coupon determination processing, there are a case where the scanned barcode is the coupon ID and the processing is performed through the processing of Act 71, and a case where the scanned barcode is the product ID and the processing is performed through the processing of Act74. In the former case, the processor 211 checks the product ID of the used coupon data stored in the coupon buffer in the processing of Act 71 with the product ID of the product sales data already stored in the transaction buffer. In the latter case, the processor 211 checks the product ID of the product sales data stored in the transaction buffer in the processing of Act 74 with the product ID of the used coupon data already stored in the coupon buffer.

  The processor 211 checks whether the product ID of the used coupon data matches the product ID of the product sales data as Act 762. If the product IDs match (YES in Act 762), processor 211 transmits a count request command using coupon ID and member ID as search keys, to center server 32. That is, the processor 211 communicates with the center server 32 so as to transmit a number request command including the coupon ID acquired from the used coupon data including the product ID matched by the collation processing and the member ID stored in the processing of Act 67 to the center server 32. Notify the interface 219.

  In response to this notification, the communication interface 219 transmits, as Act 763, a number request command using the communication address of the center server 32 as the destination address and the communication address of the POS terminal 21 as the source address. The number-of-times request command includes the coupon ID acquired from the used coupon data including the product ID matched by the collation process, and the member ID stored in the process of Act 67. The number request command is transmitted from the router 23 to the center server 32 via the network 4.

  The processor 321 of the center server 32 that has received the number request command searches the distribution management file FL4. If the processor 321 detects the distribution management record FL4R including the coupon ID included in the number-of-times request command, the member ID included in the number-of-times request command is set in the pair data included in the distribution management record FL4R. Get paired data. Then, the processor 321 notifies the communication interface 325 to transmit the response data including the allowable number N of data pairs to the POS terminal 21 that has transmitted the number request command.

  In response to this notification, the communication interface 325 transmits response data to the network 4 with the communication address of the POS terminal 21 that is the transmission source of the number request command as the transmission destination and the communication address of the center server 32 as the transmission source. . The response data includes the member ID and the allowable number N of pairs. The response data is received by the router 23 and sent to the POS terminal 21 that has transmitted the number request command via the LAN 24.

  The processor 211 of the POS terminal 21 that has transmitted the number request command to the center server 32 waits for response data transmitted from the center server 32 as Act 764. Then, if the response data is received (YES in Act 764), processor 211 determines as Act 765 whether the allowable number N included in the response data is “0” or “1” or more. If the allowable number N is equal to or greater than “1” (NO in Act 765), the processor 211 stores status information indicating that the coupon is to be processed in the work area as Act 766. If the allowable number N is “0” (YES in Act 765), the processor 211 stores, as Act 767, status information indicating that the coupon is out of the work area. Thus, the coupon determination process ends.

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When the coupon determination processing ends, the processor 211 checks the status information stored in the work area by the coupon determination processing as Act77. If the status information indicates that the coupon is to be couponed (YES in Act 77), the processor 211 transfers the used coupon data whose product ID has been confirmed in the coupon determination process from the coupon buffer to the transaction buffer as Act 78. After that, the processor 211 proceeds to the display updating process of Act 79. If the status information indicates that the coupon is out of the coupon target (NO in Act 77), the processor 211 proceeds to the process of Act 79 without executing the process of Act 78.

  In Act 79, the processor 211 updates the screen of the display 216 created based on the data in the transaction buffer. Therefore, when the merchandise sales data is stored in the transaction buffer in the process of Act 74, the name of the merchandise, the unit price, the number of sales, the sales amount, and the like constituting the merchandise sales data are displayed on the screen. When the used coupon data is stored in the transaction buffer in the process of Act 78, the product name, the discount amount, and the like constituting the used coupon data are displayed on the screen. Further, the amount obtained by subtracting the total discount amount of the used coupon data from the total sales amount of the product sales data is displayed as the transaction amount.

  After updating the screen of the display 216, the processor 211 returns to the process of Act62. Therefore, when the barcode is scanned again, the processor 211 executes the processing after Act 69 again.

  On the other hand, when any key of keyboard 215 is input (YES in Act 63), processor 211 executes a process corresponding to the input key. That is, when the input key is the closing key, the processor 211 starts the processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the processor 211 checks whether or not the purchased merchandise of the commercial transaction has been registered as Act81. That is, the processor 211 checks whether or not merchandise sales data is stored in the transaction buffer. When the merchandise sales data is not stored in the transaction buffer (NO in Act 81), the processor 211 determines that the closing key is input in a state where the purchased merchandise of the commercial transaction is not registered. In this case, the processor 211 regards the input of the closing key as an error.

  If merchandise sales data is stored in the transaction buffer (YES in Act 81), the processor 211 executes the settlement process as Act. In this payment process, the processor 211 generates payment data including the total price of the purchased merchandise, the payment amount and the payment type (cash payment, credit payment, etc.) for the total price. Then, the processor 211 stores the payment data in the transaction buffer as Act83.

  Next, the processor 211 checks the member flag F1 as Act84. When the member flag F1 is reset to “0”, that is, in the case of a commercial transaction with a shopper who is not an electronic receipt member, the processor 211 controls the issuance of a paper receipt as Act85. Specifically, the processor 211 generates receipt data as print data from the data stored in the transaction buffer, outputs the receipt data to the printer 217, and issues a paper receipt.

  On the other hand, when the member flag F1 is set to "1", that is, in the case of a commercial transaction with an electronic receipt member, the processor 211 controls the issuance of the electronic receipt as Act86. Specifically, the processor 211 generates electronic receipt data using the data stored in the transaction buffer, and sends the receipt data and the member ID of the member data stored in the work area in the process of Act 67 to the center server 32. Is notified to the communication interface 219 to be transmitted.

  In response to this notification, the communication interface 219 transmits receipt data using the communication address of the center server 32 as the destination address and the communication address of the POS terminal 21 as the source address. The receipt data includes a member ID, merchandise sales data, and use coupon data. The receipt data is transmitted from the router 23 to the center server 32 via the network 4.

  The processor 321 of the center server 32 that has received the receipt data executes the processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. Note that the contents of the processing shown in FIG. 20 and described below are merely examples, and various processing capable of obtaining similar results can be appropriately used.

  The processor 321 acquires the member ID from the receipt data as Act 91. Further, the processor 321 acquires the transaction statement data from the receipt data as Act 92. Transaction statement data is merchandise sales data or use coupon data.

  The processor 321 determines whether the transaction statement data is merchandise sales data or use coupon data as Act 93. In the case of merchandise sales data (NO in Act93), the processor 321 updates the transaction result data of the member record FL2R including the member ID acquired in the process of Act91 as Act94.

  In the case of the used coupon data (YES in Act 93), the processor 321 updates the coupon result data of the member record FL2R including the member ID acquired in the process of Act 91 as Act 95. In addition, the processor 321 searches the distribution management file FL4 as a search key using the coupon ID of the used coupon data as Act 96 and the member ID obtained in Act 91. Then, the processor 321 reduces the allowable number N of pair data with the member ID that matches the search key among the pair data included in the distribution management record FL4R where the search key matches the coupon ID as Act 97 by “1”.

  When the processing of Act 94 or Act 97 is completed, the processor 321 checks whether the next transaction statement data exists as Act 98. If there is the next transaction statement data (YES in Act 98), the processor 321 returns to the process of Act 92, and repeats the subsequent processes as described above.

  When there is no next transaction statement data (NO in Act 98), the processor 321 transfers the receipt data received from the POS terminal 21 as Act 99 to the electronic receipt server 31. The electronic receipt server 31 stores the receipt data in the receipt file FL1.

  As described above, in the electronic receipt system 1, when the member uses the coupon of the electronic coupon information, the allowable number N of the electronic coupon information for the member is reduced. Then, the electronic coupon is no longer distributed to the member with the member ID whose permitted number has become “0” even within the distribution period. Therefore, according to the electronic receipt system 1, the number of times a member can be used can be limited for each electronic coupon, and control can be performed so as not to distribute the electronic coupon information to members who have exceeded the number of times of use.

  Here, the computer of the center server 32 mainly composed of the processor 321 cooperates with the communication interface 325 to constitute a receiving means for receiving electronic receipt information from the accounting device (POS terminal 21) for settling the transaction.

  Next, an operation in which the member who receives the electronic receipt information using the information terminal 6 checks the purchase result data calculated based on the electronic receipt information with the information terminal 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. Will be explained. FIGS. 21 to 23 are schematic diagrams illustrating examples of various screens displayed on the touch panel 65 of the information terminal 6 in this operation. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the tallying command receiving process executed by the processor 321 of the center server 32.

  The member who wants to check the purchase result data touches, for example, the receipt icon 73 displayed on the top screen G1. Then, the screen of the touch panel 65 is switched to the receipt list screen G5 (see FIG. 21). As shown in FIG. 21, the total amount for each month is displayed on the receipt list screen G5. Further, when touching a column of any month, a date, a store name, and a transaction amount, which are simple information of the electronic receipt information generated in that month, are displayed. Further, when the user touches the simple information field, a receipt image of the electronic receipt information determined from the simple information is displayed. Since the display control of such electronic receipt information is a known technique, the description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 21, an aggregation icon 78 is displayed on the receipt list screen G5. A member who wants to check the purchase result data touches the tally icon 78. Then, the screen of the touch panel 65 is switched to a total item selection screen G6 (see FIG. 22). As shown in FIG. 22, on the selection screen G6, a trade-specific icon 791, a daily icon 792, a week-specific icon 793, a monthly icon 794, and the like are displayed. The transaction-specific icon 791 is touched by the member when confirming the purchase result data of the transaction unit. The member touches the daily icon 792 when checking the purchase result data on a daily basis. The weekly icon 793 is touched by the member when checking the purchase result data on a weekly basis. The monthly icon 794 is touched by the member when confirming the purchase result data on a monthly basis.

  For example, when the member touches the transaction-specific icon 791, an input box for a date and a store name is displayed on the touch panel 65, and the member inputs the date and the store name at which a transaction for which purchase result data is to be confirmed is performed. Then, the processor 61 of the information terminal 6 creates a tally request command using the date and the store code as tally condition data.

  For example, when the member touches the daily icon 792, a date input box is displayed on the touch panel 65, and the member inputs a date for which the user wants to check the purchase result data. Then, the processor 61 of the information terminal 6 creates a tally request command using the date as tally condition data.

  For example, when the member touches the weekly icon 793, a week input box is displayed on the touch panel 65, and the member inputs the week for which the purchase result data is to be confirmed. Then, the processor 61 of the information terminal 6 creates a tally request command using the week as tally condition data.

  For example, when the member touches the monthly icon 794, a month input box is displayed on the touch panel 65, and the member inputs the month for which he wants to check the purchase result data. Then, the processor 61 of the information terminal 6 creates a tally request command using month as tally condition data.

  When the tally request command is created, the processor 61 transmits the tally request command to the center server 32. That is, the processor 61 reads the member ID from the electronic receipt management area W1. Then, the processor 61 notifies the wireless unit 66 to transmit the tallying request command including the member ID to the center server 32.

  In response to this notification, the wireless unit 66 wirelessly transmits a tally request command using the communication address of the center server 32 as the destination address and the communication address of the information terminal 6 as the source address. This tally request command includes the member ID in the electronic receipt management area W1. The wirelessly transmitted aggregation request command is received by the base station 5 and transmitted to the center server 32 via the network 4.

  The processor 321 of the center server 32 that has received the tally request command executes the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. This processing is in accordance with the electronic coupon management program P4. Note that the contents of the processing shown in FIG. 24 and described below are merely examples, and various processing capable of obtaining similar results can be appropriately used.

  When the reception processing of the tally request command is started, the processor 321 performs initialization as Act 101. This initialization secures the first, second, and third areas in the work area of the main memory 322. After completing the initialization, the processor 321 acquires the member ID from the tally request command as Act 102. Then, the processor 321 instructs the electronic receipt server 31 as Act 103 to collect electronic receipt information with the member ID acquired from the aggregation request command. The processor 311 of the electronic receipt server 31 that has received this command searches the receipt file FL1 and acquires digitized receipt data, that is, so-called electronic receipt information, from the electronic receipt record FL1R including the corresponding member ID. Send to 32.

  On the other hand, the processor 321 of the center server 32 acquires the aggregation condition data from the aggregation request command as Act 104 and stores it in the first area. Then, every time the electronic receipt information is received from the electronic receipt server 31 as Act 105, the processor 321 determines whether or not the electronic receipt information satisfies the counting condition as Act 106.

  For example, when the aggregation condition data is a date and a store code, the electronic receipt information whose data matches the date and the store code satisfies the aggregation condition. Other electronic receipt information does not satisfy the counting conditions. For example, when the tally condition data is a date, the electronic receipt information whose date matches the data satisfies the tally condition. Other electronic receipt information does not satisfy the counting conditions. For example, if the aggregation condition data is a week, the electronic receipt information whose data matches the week of the date satisfies the aggregation condition. Other electronic receipt information does not satisfy the counting conditions. For example, if the tallying condition data is a month, the electronic receipt information whose data matches the month of the date satisfies the tallying condition. Other electronic receipt information does not satisfy the counting conditions.

  When electronic receipt information that satisfies the aggregation condition is detected (YES in Act 106), the processor 321 stores the electronic receipt information in Act 2 as Act 107. Next, the processor 321 checks whether or not the use receipt coupon data is included in the electronic receipt information as Act 108. If the use coupon data is included (YES in Act 108), the processor 321 extracts the use coupon data from the electronic receipt information as Act 109, and stores it in the third area. At this time, the used coupon data is cleared from the second area.

  If the electronic receipt information does not satisfy the counting condition (NO in Act 106), the processor 321 does not execute the processes of Act 107 to Act 109. If the use coupon data is not included (NO in Act 108), processor 321 does not execute the process of Act 109.

  After finishing the search for the receipt file FL1, the processor 311 of the electronic receipt server 31 notifies the center server 32 of the search completion. The processor 321 of the center server 32 confirms whether a search end notification has been received as Act 110. If the next electronic receipt information is received instead of the search end notification (NO in Act 110), the processor 321 executes the processes in Act 105 and thereafter in the same manner as described above.

  Here, the processor 321 of the center server 32 forms an acquisition unit in cooperation with the communication interface 325 and the processor 311 of the electronic receipt server 31. That is, in response to receiving the tallying request command including the member ID, the processor 321 acquires the electronic receipt information stored in the receipt file FL1 in association with the member ID included in the tallying request command. More specifically, of the electronic receipt information stored in the receipt file FL1 in association with the member ID included in the aggregation request command, the electronic receipt information that satisfies the aggregation condition included in the aggregation request command is acquired.

  If the search completion notification is received (YES in Act 110), the processor 321 performs a process of counting electronic receipt information as Act 111. Specifically, the processor 321 sums up the sales amount obtained from the electronic receipt information stored in the second area for each category such as food expenses and miscellaneous goods. Further, the processor 321 adds up the discount amounts obtained from the used coupon data stored in the third area. In the electronic receipt system 1 including the POS system 2 of a plurality of retail stores, a classification code used in each store is unified, or a common classification code is set in the electronic receipt system 1, and the center server 32 By providing a data table for converting a store classification code into a common classification code, sales amounts can be summed up by classification.

  Here, the processor 321 constitutes a tallying unit. That is, the processor 321 tallies up the amount discounted from the transaction accounting, that is, the discount included in the used coupon data, from the used coupon data stored in the third area.

  The processor 321 creates tabulated screen data as Act 112. Then, the processor 321 notifies the communication interface 325 to transmit the tabulation screen data to the information terminal 6 that has transmitted the tabulation request command.

  In response to the notification, the communication interface 325 transmits the aggregation screen data to the network 4 with the communication address of the information terminal 6 that is the transmission source of the aggregation request command as the transmission destination and the communication address of the center server 32 as the transmission source. I do.

  Here, the processor 321 constitutes a transmission unit in cooperation with the communication interface 325. That is, the processor 321 transmits, to the transmission source of the tally request command, tally screen data including the sum of the discount amounts of the used coupon data stored in the third area.

  The tabulation screen data transmitted on the network 4 is wirelessly transmitted from the base station 5 and received by the information terminal 6 having the communication address of the transmission destination. As a result, an aggregation screen G7 (see FIG. 23) is displayed on the touch panel 65 of the information terminal 6.

  FIG. 23 shows a monthly summation screen G7. As shown in FIG. 23, on the total screen G7, a total amount of sales for one month is displayed for each category such as food expenses and miscellaneous goods. In addition, the total amount of money discounted by the electronic coupon information used in the same month is also displayed on the tally screen G7. In particular, in the screen example of FIG. 23, the sum of the discount amounts is displayed together with a message notifying the user that the benefit is received because he / she is an electronic receipt member.

  As described above, when the member operates the information terminal 6 to check, for example, from the electronic receipt information issued during one month, the total amount of the products purchased during the period is classified, In the meantime, the total amount of the amount discounted by the electronic coupon information used by the member is displayed on the screen of the information terminal 6. Therefore, it is possible to make the members realize the benefits received by using the coupon. Here, the coupon is electronic coupon information distributed to a member who receives a receipt as electronic receipt information. In other words, it is a benefit that can be obtained by becoming an electronic receipt member, which can contribute to the spread of electronic receipt systems.

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In the above embodiment, the POS terminal 21 transmits the electronic receipt information generated in the commercial transaction with the electronic receipt member to the center server 32, and after the center server 32 finishes the processing, the center server 32 transmits the electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 31. Transferred receipt information. In this regard, the POS terminal 21 may transmit the electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 31, and the electronic receipt server 31 may store the electronic receipt information in the receipt file FL1 and transfer the electronic receipt information to the center server 32. Alternatively, the POS terminal 21 may transmit the electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 31 and the center server 32 in parallel.

  In the above-described embodiment, the processor 321 of the center server 32 executes information processing for the tally request command. In this regard, the processor 311 of the electronic receipt server 31 may execute information processing for the tally request command.

  Further, the server system 3 does not necessarily need to include the electronic receipt server 31 and the center server 32. One server device can also serve as the function as the electronic receipt server 31 and the function as the center server 32. Alternatively, the store server 22 constituting the POS system 2 may have functions as the electronic receipt server 31 and the center server 32. In that case, the server system 3 is omitted from the electronic receipt system 1.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the discount amount of the used coupon data and the like are totaled by accounting, by day, by week, and by month has been exemplified. The counting unit is not limited to this. For example, the total may be calculated on a yearly basis. In addition, since the electronic receipt information includes the store code, the electronic receipt information can be totaled for each store code. Further, in the above embodiment, the merchandise sales data is tabulated by product category, but need not be classified by category. For example, even if the sum of the sums of the transactions and the sum of the discounts of the coupons used in those transactions are displayed on the screen of the information terminal 6 in contrast, the benefits associated with the use of the coupons are still members. Therefore, the function and effect of realizing the effect can be sufficiently achieved.

  In the embodiment, the tally icon 78 is arranged on the receipt list screen G5. For example, the tally icon 78 may be arranged on the top screen G1.

  Note that the transfer of the server device (the electronic receipt server 31 and the center server 32) is generally performed in a state where the program of the embodiment is stored in the main memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a program transferred separately from the server device may be written in a writable storage device provided in the server device in response to an operation of a user or the like. The transfer of the program or the like can be performed by recording it on a removable recording medium or by communication via a network. The recording medium may be in any form as long as it can store a program such as a CD-ROM or a memory card and can be read by an apparatus. Further, the function obtained by installing or downloading the program may be one that realizes the function in cooperation with an OS (Operating System) inside the apparatus.

In addition, 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 new embodiments can be implemented in other various forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and their equivalents.
Hereinafter, the inventions described in the claims of the present application will be additionally described.
[1] Electronic receipt information, which digitizes a receipt indicating the details of a transaction including an amount discounted from transaction accounting by using a computerized coupon, as customer identification information for identifying a customer who is the target of the transaction And a storage unit that stores in association with the customer identification information.In response to receiving the aggregation request command including the customer identification information, the storage unit associates with the customer identification information included in the aggregation request command and is stored. Acquiring means for acquiring electronic receipt information, totaling means for totalizing the discounted amount from the electronic receipt information obtained by the obtaining means, and data including the amount totalized by the totaling means, A transmission unit for transmitting a request command to a transmission source of the request command.
[2] The tallying request command further includes a tallying condition of the electronic receipt information, and the acquiring unit stores the electronic receipt information stored in the storage unit in association with the customer identification information included in the tallying request command. The server device according to attachment [1], wherein the electronic receipt information that satisfies the aggregation condition included in the aggregation request command is obtained from the receipt information.
[3] The electronic receipt information obtained by the obtaining means, the electronic receipt information, further comprising a second totaling means for totalizing the value of the traded goods, the transmitting means, the totalized amount by the totaling means and the The server device according to appendix [1] or [2], wherein data including the amount calculated by the second totaling unit is transmitted to a transmission source of the totalization request command.
[4] The transmission device according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the transmission unit transmits data for displaying the totalized amount on a screen of a terminal that is a transmission source of the totalization request command. 2. The server device according to item 1.
[5] The server device according to any one of Supplementary notes [1] to [4], and an accounting device that generates electronic receipt information by settlement of a transaction and outputs the electronic receipt information to the server device. An electronic receipt system comprising:
[6] Electronic receipt information, which digitizes a receipt indicating the details of the transaction, including the amount discounted from the transaction accounting by using the electronic coupon, identifies the customer who is the target of the transaction. In response to receiving a tallying request command including the customer identification information, a computer that inputs and outputs information to and from a storage unit that stores the information in association with the information is sent from the storage unit to the computer included in the tallying request command. A function of acquiring the electronic receipt information stored in association with identification information, a function of totalizing the discounted amount from the obtained electronic receipt information, and data including the totalized amount, A program for realizing the function of transmitting the tally request command to the transmission source.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic receipt system, 2 ... POS system, 3 ... Server system, 4 ... Network, 5 ... Base station, 6 ... Information terminal, 21 ... POS terminal (accounting device), 31 ... Electronic receipt server (server device), 32 ... Center server (server device), FL1 ... Receiver file (storage unit), FL2 ... Member file, FL3 ... Coupon file, FL4 ... Distribution management file.

Claims (8)

A storage for storing receipt data indicating the details of a transaction, including the date of the transaction, the value of the product transacted, and the amount deducted from the transaction accounting, in association with customer identification information for identifying the customer who is the subject of the transaction. A server device for inputting / outputting information to / from a unit,
A period storage means for storing period data indicating a period for counting the receipt data,
From the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, a first sum of the discounted amounts of the receipt data including a date belonging to the period indicated by the period data and a total amount of the traded product A tallying means for obtaining a second amount obtained by tallying the amount;
Upon receiving a command transmitted by the terminal and including the customer identification information and the period data designated via the display unit of the terminal, the first means tabulated by the counting means with the customer identification information and the period data. Transmitting means for transmitting data including the amount and the second amount to be displayed on the display unit of the terminal;
Server device comprising: The receipt data includes an identification code of a store that has made a transaction,
Upon receiving the command including the customer identification information transmitted by the terminal, based on the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, based on the receipt data stored in the data showing a list of simple information including the date of the transaction and the store name, When transmitted as displayed on the display unit of the terminal , and any of the simple information is specified via the display unit of the terminal , the receipt image of the receipt data associated with the simple information is transmitted to the terminal. The server device according to claim 1, wherein the transmission is performed so as to be displayed on the display unit . A storage for storing receipt data indicating the details of a transaction, including the date of the transaction, the value of the product transacted, and the amount deducted from the transaction accounting, in association with customer identification information for identifying the customer who is the subject of the transaction. Computer that inputs and outputs information to
A function of storing period data indicating a period for counting receipt data,
From the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, a first sum of the discounted amounts of the receipt data including a date belonging to the period indicated by the period data and a total amount of the traded product A function for calculating a second sum of the sums, and
Terminal has transmitted, upon receiving the command including the time data specified through the display unit of the terminal and customer identification information, said the aggregated first amount in with the customer identification information and time data first A function of transmitting data including the amount of 2 so as to be displayed on the display unit of the terminal;
The program to realize. The receipt data includes an identification code of a store that has made a transaction,
On the computer,
Upon receiving the command including the customer identification information transmitted by the terminal, based on the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, based on the receipt data stored in the data showing a list of simple information including the date of the transaction and the store name, When transmitted as displayed on the display unit of the terminal , and any of the simple information is specified via the display unit of the terminal , the receipt image of the receipt data associated with the simple information is transmitted to the terminal. The program according to claim 3, for further realizing a function of transmitting the data so as to be displayed on the display unit . A storage for storing receipt data indicating the details of a transaction, including the date of the transaction, the value of the product transacted, and the amount deducted from the transaction accounting, in association with customer identification information for identifying the customer who is the subject of the transaction. Server device that inputs and outputs information to the
Stores period data indicating the period for counting receipt data,
From the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, a first sum of the discounted amounts of the receipt data including the date belonging to the period indicated by the period data, and the traded product And a second sum of the sums of
Terminal has transmitted, upon receiving the command including the time data specified through the display unit of the terminal and customer identification information, said the aggregated first amount in with the customer identification information and time data first 2. A method for processing receipt data, comprising transmitting data including the amount of money 2 to be displayed on the display unit of the terminal. The receipt data includes an identification code of a store that has made a transaction,
The server device,
Upon receiving the command including the customer identification information transmitted by the terminal, based on the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, based on the receipt data stored in the data showing a list of simple information including the date of the transaction and the store name, When transmitted as displayed on the display unit of the terminal , and any of the simple information is specified via the display unit of the terminal , the receipt image of the receipt data associated with the simple information is transmitted to the terminal. The receipt data processing method according to claim 5, wherein the data is transmitted so as to be displayed on the display unit . The storage unit associates receipt data indicating the details of the transaction including the date of the transaction, the value of the product transacted, and the amount deducted from the accounting of the transaction with customer identification information for identifying the customer who is the subject of the transaction, and stores the data in the storage unit. Means for storing receipt data,
A period storage means for storing period data indicating a period for counting the receipt data,
From the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, a first sum of the discounted amounts of the receipt data including a date belonging to the period indicated by the period data and a total amount of the traded product A tallying means for obtaining a second amount obtained by tallying the amount;
Upon receiving a command transmitted by the terminal and including the customer identification information and the period data designated via the display unit of the terminal, the first means tabulated by the counting means with the customer identification information and the period data. Transmitting means for transmitting data including the amount and the second amount to be displayed on the display unit of the terminal;
Receipt data processing system comprising: The receipt data includes an identification code of a store that has made a transaction,
Upon receiving the command including the customer identification information transmitted by the terminal, based on the receipt data stored in association with the customer identification information, based on the receipt data stored in the data showing a list of simple information including the date of the transaction and the store name, When transmitted as displayed on the display unit of the terminal , and any of the simple information is specified via the display unit of the terminal , the receipt image of the receipt data associated with the simple information is transmitted to the terminal. 8. The receipt data processing system according to claim 7, wherein the data is transmitted so as to be displayed on the display unit .