KR20160037046A - System and method for managing store environment using electronic shelf label system - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system to manage a store environment by being interlinked with an electronic price display system includes: an environment management factor analyzing part collecting and analyzing position information and an environment management factor, measured by a portable terminal; a store environment controller control part controlling a store environment controller so that the environment management factor is in a preset reference range according to an analysis result by the environment management factor analyzing part; and an environment management factor display control part controlling the environment management factor to be displayed through a display device installed in a store, or at least one electronic price display.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic price display system,

The present application relates to a store environment management system and method in connection with an electronic price display system.

An electronic shelf label (ESL) system is a system for displaying product information including price information of a product in a retail industry such as a mart or a department store through an electronic price indicator. The electronic price display server includes an electronic price display server, A display repeater (for example, a gateway), and a plurality of electronic price indicators (e.g., electronic tags) connected to the electronic price display repeater through a wireless network.

On the other hand, in order to create a pleasant store environment, it is necessary to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration. Conventionally, in order to create a comfortable store environment, a separate terminal capable of measuring environmental management factors in a store is installed, data is collected through the store, and stores are maintained in a store Environmental management system.

In this connection, Patent Document 1 described in the following prior art documents discloses an indoor environment management system and a control method thereof.

Published Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-0020218 (Published on Mar. 05, 2008)

There is a need in the art for a more economical and efficient way to create a pleasant store environment.

In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a store environment management system linked with an electronic price display system.

The store environment management system in association with the electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an environmental management factor analysis unit, a store environment control device control unit, and an environmental management factor display control unit, and further includes a store environmental feedback unit, And an event providing unit.

The environmental management factor analysis unit can collect and analyze the environmental management factor and the location information measured by the portable terminal. Here, the environmental management factor may include at least one of temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and fine dust concentration in the store.

The store environment control device controller can control the store environment control device so that the environmental management factor is within the predetermined standard range according to the analysis result by the environmental management factor analysis department.

The environmental management factor display control unit may control to display the environmental management factor through the at least one electronic price indicator or a display device provided in the store. For example, the environmental management factor display control unit may control the display of the environmental management factor through at least one electronic price indicator located at a location where the distance from the mobile terminal is less than a predetermined reference value, based on the location information.

The store environment feedback unit can adjust the reference range by reflecting the consumer's feedback on the store environment and can receive the feedback of the consumer through the application installed in the mobile terminal.

The reward provider may provide compensation for the consumer who provided feedback on the environmental management factor or the store environment.

The event providing unit may generate and provide an event for the related product in conjunction with the environmental management factor. For example, the event providing unit may generate an event including a price change or promotion of the related product, and display the generated event content through an electronic price indicator or an application installed in the mobile terminal.

Also, an embodiment of the present invention provides a store environment management method in connection with an electronic price display system.

According to the store environment management method in connection with the electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the environment management factor and location information measured by the portable terminal are collected, and if the collected environmental management factor is within a predetermined reference range And controls the store environment control device according to a predetermined management criterion so that the environmental management parameter falls within the reference range according to the determination result, and stores the environmental management parameter in at least one electronic price indicator or a display device provided in the store ≪ / RTI >

In addition, the means for solving the above-mentioned problems are not all enumerating the features of the present invention. The various features of the present invention and the advantages and effects thereof will be more fully understood by reference to the following specific embodiments.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to measure an environmental management factor of a store using a portable terminal of a consumer without installing a separate terminal for measuring an environmental management factor of the store, Location information can be provided and utilized for environmental management in the store.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic price display system associated with a store environment management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a store environment management system in connection with an electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart of a store environment management method in connection with an electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a detailed flowchart of the environmental management factor and location information collection step shown in FIG.
5 is a detailed flowchart of the burial environment feedback step shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. In the drawings, like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings.

In addition, in the entire specification, when a part is referred to as being 'connected' to another part, it may be referred to as 'indirectly connected' not only with 'directly connected' . Also, to "include" an element means that it may include other elements, rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated otherwise.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic price display system associated with a store environment management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, an electronic price display system 100 associated with a store environment management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic price display server 110 (for example, an ESL server), a plurality of electronic prices A display repeater 120 (e.g., a gateway) and a plurality of electronic price indicators 130 (e.g., electronic tags).

The electronic price display server 110 can transmit merchandise information including price information and the like to the plurality of electronic price display repeaters 120 through a wired communication network (for example, Ethernet).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic price display server 110 may be integrated with the store environment management system 200 to be described later.

Each of the plurality of electronic price display relays 120 may perform wireless communication with a plurality of electronic price indicators 130. [

For example, each of the plurality of electronic price display relays 120 may transmit the product information received from the electronic price display server 110 to a plurality of electronic price indicators 130.

Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of electronic price display relays 120 may acquire environmental management factors from the portable terminal 10 of the customer who visited the store, and may transmit them to the store environment management system 200 , And relay the data transmitted and received between the portable terminal 10 and the store environment management system 200.

Each of the plurality of electronic price indicators 130 may display the product information received from the electronic price display repeater 120.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of electronic price indicators 130 or the plurality of groups of the electronic price indicators 130 may be connected to the portable terminal 10 by the control of the store environment management system 200 The collected environmental management parameters can be displayed.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of electronic price indicators 130 may include an event (e.g., a change in commodity price) provided in association with an environmental management factor under the control of the store environment management system 200, Contents can be displayed.

2 is a block diagram of a store environment management system in connection with an electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the store environment management system 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention uses a portable terminal 10 of a consumer in conjunction with an electronic price display system 100 installed in a store, (E.g., temperature, humidity, CO 2 concentration, fine dust concentration, etc.) and controlling the store environment control device 300 based on the collected environmental management factors to create a pleasant store environment. And may include an analysis unit 210, a store environment control device control unit 220, an environmental management factor display control unit 230, a store environment feedback unit 240, a compensation providing unit 250 and an event providing unit 260 .

For this purpose, the portable terminal 10 may include a function for measuring an environmental management factor in a store and a location tracking function (for example, GPS). For example, the portable terminal 10 may be a smart phone, a tablet, or the like Can be implemented.

In addition, an application for interlocking with the store environment management system 200 may be installed in the portable terminal 10, and after the consumer consent process for data collection is performed through the installed application, May be periodically transmitted to the store environment management system 200, and information such as satisfaction with the store environment may be provided.

In addition, the application installed in the portable terminal 10 can provide a variety of services such as navigation, promotion product guidance, coupon issuance, and product information guidance to the consumer in connection with the electronic price display system 100.

The environmental management factor analysis unit 210 may receive and analyze the environmental management factor and the location information measured by the portable terminal 10 through the electronic price display repeater 120.

Here, the environmental management factor may include temperature, humidity, CO 2 concentration, fine dust concentration, and the like. For example, as shown in Table 1, the environmental management factor analysis unit 210 determines whether the measured temperature falls within a preset reference range (20 to 25 ° C), and if the measured humidity falls within a predetermined reference range (40 to 60%).

Environmental management factor range Control of store environment control device Temperature 10 ~ 19 ℃ Increase heater temperature 20 ~ 25 ℃ (reference range) Keep current temperature 26 ~ 30 ℃ Lowering the temperature of the cooler Humidity 1 to 39% Increased humidifier humidity 40 to 60% (reference range) Keep current humidity 61 to 100% Dehumidifier low humidity

In case of fine dust concentration, it can be classified as shown in Table 2 according to its concentration. Therefore, the environmental management factor analysis unit 210 can determine whether the measured fine dust concentration corresponds to a certain state.

Fine dust concentration range condition Control of store environment control device 0 to 30 μg / m 3 good Purifier air volume control 31 to 80 μg / m 3 usually 81 to 120 占 퐂 / m3 Poor 121 to 200 μg / m 3 Poor 201 ~ / / ㎥ Very bad

However, the ranges of the environmental control factors listed in Tables 1 and 2 and the control specifications therefor are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be variously changed according to the store environment.

The store environment control device controller 220 controls the store environment control device 300 (for example, the air conditioner 310, the heater 320, the dehumidifier 330, and the air conditioner) according to the analysis result of the environmental management factor analysis unit 210. [ The humidifier 340, the purifier 350, and the like) so that the environmental management factor falls within an appropriate range (for example, a predetermined reference range).

The environmental management factor display control unit 230 may control the display unit 130 to display the environmental management factor received through the electronic price display relay 120 through the electronic price indicator 130 or the like.

For example, the environmental management factor display control unit 230 may measure the environmental management factor based on the location information received through the electronic price display repeater 120, (I.e., a position where the distance from the display unit 10 to the display unit 10 is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value).

Also, the environmental management factor display control unit 230 measures a corresponding environmental management factor based on the location information received through the electronic price display repeater 120, and transmits the environmental management factor to a group of a plurality of electronic price indicators 130 To display the corresponding environmental management parameter.

In addition, the environmental management parameter display control unit 230 may display environmental management parameters (for example, a device for displaying advertisement or promotion information and the like), which are additionally provided in the electronic price display system 100, As shown in Fig.

As described above, by informing the consumer of the environmental management factors measured by the portable terminal 10 of the consumer, it is possible for the consumer to feel that they are provided with a pleasant store environment, thereby improving the image of the store.

The store environment feedback unit 240 receives the feedback on the store environment from the consumer and can reflect the environment of the store environment to control the range of each environmental management factor for the store environment management.

For example, the store environment feedback unit 240 may receive feedback on the store environment from a consumer through an application installed in the portable terminal 10 of the consumer.

For this purpose, the idea of the temperature, humidity and air cleanliness in the store can be used as an example to be described later, and the customer's response to the question can be utilized to set the reference range for the store environment management.

Question> What is the current temperature? / What about humidity? / What is air cleanliness?

Select> Very satisfied. Satisfies. is average. I am a bit dissatisfied. Very dissatisfied.

Thus, rather than managing the store environment unilaterally according to the store policy, consumers' satisfaction with the store environment can be further improved by collecting consumer opinions on the store environment and using it to manage the store environment.

The compensation providing unit 250 may provide appropriate compensation (for example, providing a coupon, earning a point, etc.) through an application installed in the mobile terminal 10 to a consumer who has measured the environmental management factor and provided feedback to the consumer or the store environment Etc.) can be provided. This can lead to active participation of consumers.

The event providing unit 260 may generate and provide an event (for example, price change, promotion, etc.) of the related product in conjunction with the environmental management factor received through the electronic price display repeater 120. [

For example, in the case of the fine dust concentration, the range of the value of (outdoor fine dust concentration-fine dust concentration in the store) is set in consideration of the above-mentioned division of Table 2, and if the deviation of the value is not less than the preset reference value, It is possible to generate an event such as price fluctuation or promotion of a dust concentration related product (for example, a purifier). To this end, a separate terminal for measuring the concentration of fine dust in the outdoor can be provided, or regional weather forecast data provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration or the like can be utilized.

In addition, the event generated as described above can be displayed through the electronic price indicator 130 or an application installed in the portable terminal 10, thereby enabling the consumer to purchase the environment related product.

The above-described store environment management system 200 may be implemented by a combination of hardware such as a processor and software for performing the functions of the above-described components.

2, the store environment management system 200 is illustrated as being separate from the electronic price display system 100, but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the store environment management system 200 may be integrally integrated with the electronic price display server 110 included in the electronic price display system 100 to provide product information, provide various services, and perform store environment management It is possible.

3 is a flowchart of a store environment management method in connection with an electronic price display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, according to the store environment management method in connection with the electronic price display system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the store environment management system stores environment management factors measured by the portable terminal of the customer who visited the store, Information is collected (S310). Here, the environmental management factor may include temperature, humidity, CO 2 concentration, fine dust concentration, and the like.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when a consumer launches an application installed in the portable terminal in step S311, the portable terminal inquires whether the user agrees to collect the environmental management factor data measured by the portable terminal (S312). If the consumer agrees, the environmental management factor may be measured at predetermined intervals (S313). Such a data gathering agreement process may be performed only at the time of initial execution, at each execution of an application, and may be omitted as needed.

Thereafter, the environmental management factor measured every predetermined period is transmitted to the electronic price display repeater of the electronic price display system installed in the store along with the location information, and may be collected in the store environment management system (S314).

Thereafter, various services can be provided to the consumer who has agreed to the data collection through the application installed in the portable terminal (S315).

Thereafter, it is determined whether the measured environmental management factor is within a preset reference range (S320). If the measured environmental management factor does not belong to the predetermined reference range, And the store environment control device in Table 1 and 2) (S330). On the other hand, if the measured environmental management factor falls within a predetermined reference range, the process proceeds to step S340 described later.

Thereafter, the measured environmental management factor may be displayed (S340). Here, the display of the environmental management factor may include one electronic price indicator or a plurality of electronic price indicator groups located near the consumer who measured and transmitted the environmental management factor based on the location information received from the portable terminal of the consumer, And can be performed through a display device provided.

Thereafter, feedback on the store environment can be received from the consumer (S350). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the customer satisfaction information on the store environment is collected and analyzed through an application installed in the portable terminal of the consumer (S351), and the reference range of the environmental management factor is adjusted by reflecting the analysis result (S352).

Thereafter, appropriate compensation (for example, coupon provisioning, point accumulation, etc.) can be provided to the consumer who has measured the environmental management factor and provided the feedback to the consumer or the store environment through an application installed in the portable terminal or the like S360).

In addition, an event such as price fluctuation, promotion, etc. of the related product may be generated in conjunction with the measured environmental management factor, and may be provided through an electronic price indicator or an application installed in the portable terminal (S370).

The above-described steps S340 to S370 may be selectively performed one or more optionally, and the order in which steps S340 to S370 are performed is not necessarily limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and may be performed simultaneously, or the order may be changed .

In addition, the burial environment management method as described above can be performed by the buried environment management system described above with reference to FIG.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to displaying product information including price information and the like in an electronic price display system, services such as product discount information and product location guidance are provided through an application installed in a portable terminal of a consumer, , Which can be linked to the store environment management system.

In other words, it is unnecessary to install a separate terminal for measuring the environmental management factor of the store, and it is possible to measure the environmental management factor of the store using the portable terminal of the consumer, to provide the measured environmental management factor and the location information of the consumer, It can be used for environmental management in the store.

In addition, the feedback of the customer about the store environment is reflected in the store environment management, thereby providing a more pleasant store environment.

In addition, the consumer can receive promotional information, discount coupons, and the like as a consideration for measuring the environmental management factor through the portable terminal and providing it to the shop side.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. In addition, all or a part of each of the above-described embodiments of the present invention may be selectively combined with each other.

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100: Electronic price display system
110: electronic price display server
120: Electronic price display repeater
130: Electronic price indicator
200: Store environment management system
210: environmental management factor analysis unit
220: Store environment control device controller
230: Environmental management factor display control unit
240: store environment feedback section
250: Compensation offerings
260: Event Offering
300: Store environment control device
310: air conditioner
320: Heater
330: Dehumidifier
340: Humidifier
350: Cleaner

Claims (15)

An environmental management factor analyzing unit for collecting and analyzing environmental management factors and location information measured by the portable terminal;
A store environment control device controller for controlling the store environment control device such that the environmental management factor is within a predetermined reference range according to an analysis result of the environmental management factor analysis unit; And
And an environmental management factor display control unit for controlling the display of the environmental management factor through at least one electronic price indicator or a display device provided in the store.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the environmental management factor is associated with an electronic price display system including at least one of temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and fine dust concentration in a store.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the environmental management factor analysis unit is associated with an electronic price display system that collects the environment management factor and location information at predetermined intervals through an application installed in the mobile terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the environmental management factor display control unit controls the display unit to display the environmental management factor through at least one electronic price indicator located at a predetermined distance or less from the portable terminal based on the location information, Environmental Management System.
The method according to claim 1,
And a store environment feedback unit for adjusting the reference range by reflecting consumer feedback on the store environment.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the store environment feedback unit is associated with an electronic price display system that receives feedback from the consumer through an application installed in the mobile terminal.
6. The method according to claim 1 or 5,
And a compensation providing unit for providing compensation for a consumer who provides feedback on the environmental management factor or the store environment.
The method according to claim 1,
And an event providing unit for generating and providing an event for the related product in association with the environmental management factor.
9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the event provider is associated with an electronic price display system that generates an event including a price change or promotion of the related product and displays the generated event content through the electronic price indicator or an application installed in the portable terminal.
Collecting environmental management factors and location information measured by the portable terminal;
Determining whether the environmental management factor is within a predetermined reference range;
Controlling the store environment control device according to a predetermined management criterion so that the environmental management factor falls within the reference range according to the determination result;
And displaying the environmental management factor through at least one electronic price indicator or a display device provided in the store.
11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the collecting of the environmental management factor and location information is associated with the electronic price display system collecting the environmental management factor and location information at predetermined intervals after the consumer's consent to data collection.
11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the displaying step is associated with an electronic price display system for displaying the environmental management factor through at least one electronic price indicator located at a location where the distance from the portable terminal is less than a preset reference value based on the location information.
11. The method of claim 10,
Further comprising the step of adjusting the reference range by reflecting consumer feedback on the store environment.
14. The method according to claim 10 or 13,
And providing compensation for a consumer providing feedback on the environmental management factor or the store environment.
11. The method of claim 10,
And generating and providing an event for a related product in association with the environmental management factor.

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