JP2001175768A - Individual bidding method connecting to mobile communication network and internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an individual bidding method simultaneously connecting to a mobile communication network and the Internet which enables a customer to select and obtain the most inexpensive and excellent quality product or service by making many suppliers bid by using a personal computer or a mobile communication terminal when the customer connecting the service by using the mobile communication network or the Internet wants a specified merchandise or service. SOLUTION: This method receives a bid request item from a purchaser connecting through a mobile terminal, retrieves suppliers fitting the received bid request item in a bid database, transmits the bid request item to many suppliers retrieved from the bid database, receives providable bid items from the many suppliers to transmit the providable bid items to the purchaser, receives the notice of a successful bidder from the purchaser and asks the successful bidder to perform delivery.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal bidding method for linking a mobile communication network with the Internet. Computer or mobile terminal (including mobile phone, webphone (registered trademark), smartphone, PDA, etc.)
If there is a customer wanting a particular product or service, by allowing multiple suppliers to bid using a personal computer or mobile communication terminal, the customer can get the cheapest and excellent quality product or service. The present invention relates to a personal bidding method for simultaneously selecting a mobile communication network and the Internet so that a user can make a selection.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when examining the process of bidding on the Internet, first, an individual or trader who wants to purchase an article announces an article bidding on a website on the Internet, and sells the article. Proceeded in a manner that would respond to the individual or trader they wanted.

[0003] In this case, the tender notice posted on the website on the Internet includes the subject, item and quantity, bidding method, bid deadline and place, bid deposit and attribution, bid invalidation, bid participation application documents, etc. Items are included. Individuals or traders wishing to sell the goods were able to respond to the bid after connecting to the Internet and browsing the bid notice on the website. Here, as a method of responding to the bid, mail, fax, electronic mail, etc. could be used, and it was also possible to respond to the bid by connecting to the website, receiving a bid application, transmitting it to the website, and creating it. .

In an online auction on the Internet, when an Internet user who wants to participate in the auction connects to an auction website and selects a desired auction item, information on the item, that is, a bid starting price is displayed on the screen. , The unit of increase of the bid price, the quantity of goods, the currently formed bid price, and the auction expiration date are displayed, and the Internet user prepares the bid application form and sends it to the auction site for the auction. I was able to respond.

FIG. 1 shows a network connection state in a conventional bidding method on the Internet. As shown in the figure, buyers 110a to 110n who want to purchase an article can connect to a bid server 130 via the Internet 120 and display the details of a bid on a bulletin board or the like, thereby displaying a bid intention. Suppliers 140a-140n
Was able to connect to the bid server 130 and respond to the bid, or respond to the bid via telephone, fax, or electronic mail.

However, in the conventional bidding method, a buyer or a supplier desiring to purchase or sell should connect to a bidding server via the Internet to check the details of the bidding and then respond to the bidding. Therefore, since a bid must be connected to the Internet, it is not only troublesome for the seller but also takes a long time.

On the other hand, as more mobile communication terminals (for example, mobile phones) are replenished and their use is activated, the development of a bidding method that enables a supplier to conveniently and easily bid anytime and anywhere. Has been requested.

[0008]

Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and respond to requests, the present invention connects to a service using mobile communication or the Internet. If a customer wants a particular product or service, a large number of suppliers can bid using a personal computer or mobile communication terminal (including mobile phones, web phones, smartphones, PDAs, etc.). Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a personal bidding method for simultaneously linking a mobile communication network and the Internet so that a customer can select a product or service of the lowest cost and excellent quality.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a method comprising the steps of: receiving a bid request from a buyer connected through a mobile terminal; and receiving the bid request in the first step. A second step of searching a bid database for suppliers suitable for the request, and a third step of transmitting a bid request breakdown to a plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database.
A fourth step of receiving the available bid details from the plurality of suppliers and transmitting them to the buyer, and a fifth step of receiving a notification of the successful bidder from the buyer and requesting delivery to the successful bidder. Prepare.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 2 shows a network connection state in a personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention. As shown in FIG.
201n are connected to the web server 230 through the Internet 210, and the mobile terminals 202a to 202n are connected to the web server 230 and the CT through the mobile communication network 220.
I system 250 and text message server 280
It is connected to the.

The web server 230 includes a bid database 240, an automatic response service system 260, a call center 270, and a text message server 280.
It is connected to the.

[0013] A personal bidding method for linking a mobile communication network and the Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0014] First, the buyer purchases a personal computer 20.
1a to 201n to connect to the web server 230 or the mobile terminals 202a to 202n (WA
P: Wireless Application Protocol) A browser is driven to connect to the web server 230, and the contents of the bid request for the desired product or service are transmitted to the web server 230.
The web server 230 receives the details of the bid request for the product or service and stores the details of the received bid request for the product or service in the bid database 240. Here, the mobile terminals 210a to 210n include a mobile phone, a web phone, a smartphone, a PDA, and the like.

[0015] Further, the purchasers are mobile terminals 202a-202.
The bidding request for the desired product or service can be transmitted to the text message server 280 through the n-way / two-way text message service, and the text message server 280 receiving the bidding request for the product or service receives the received product. Alternatively, the bid request details of the service are stored in the bid database 240.

[0016] Then, the purchaser can use the mobile terminals 202a to 202a.
2n, it is possible to connect to the automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270 by using the voice response or the keypad to transmit the contents of the bid request for the desired product or service to the automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270. Alternatively, the automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270 that has received the service bid request details stores the received product or service bid request details in the bid database 240 through the CTI system 250.

Next, the web server 230 provides the contents of the bid request to the suppliers of the goods or services connected through the personal computers 201a to 201n or connected through the mobile terminals 202a to 202n.

The CTI system 250 transmits the details of the bid request by electronic mail to a supplier suitable for the details of the bid request, or transmits the details of the bid request using the one-way / two-way text message service of the mobile terminals 202a to 202n. At this time, the supplier has personal computers 201a to 201n.
Alternatively, the web server 230 may connect to the web server 230 through the mobile terminals 202a to 202n to transmit a bid breakdown of a product or service that can be provided, and the web server 230 receiving the bid breakdown may transmit the received bid breakdown to the bid database 2.
Store at 40.

Further, the provider is the mobile terminals 202a to 202
n unidirectional / bidirectional text message services,
The bid message of the goods or services that can be provided can be transmitted to the text message server 280, and the text message server 28 receiving the bid message of the goods or services can be transmitted.
0 stores the received product or service in the bid database 240.

Then, the provider is the mobile terminal 202a-20
2n, the automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270 is connected to the automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270 by using the voice or keypad.
The automatic response service system 260 or the call center 270 receives the bidding breakdown of the available product or service and stores the bidding breakdown of the received product or service in the bidding database 240 through the CTI system 250.

Thereafter, the web server 230 connects via the personal computers 201a to 201n or
Alternatively, the bidding details are provided to the buyers of the goods or services connected through the mobile terminals 202a to 202n.

The CTI system 250 transmits the contents of the bid to the buyer by electronic mail, or
Provides bidding breakdown through 02n one-way / two-way text message service.

The buyer can select the winning bidder and approve the settlement in the same manner as transmitting the bid request details, and the web server 230 and the CTI system 250 receiving the notification of the selected winning bidder. Will notify the supplier of the successful bid in the same way as transmitting the bid request details, and will request the delivery of goods or the provision of services.

Then, the supplier provides the service,
Deliver goods. At this time, the goods can be delivered using a home delivery company as a method of delivering the goods.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a menu provided in the beauty service bidding method according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, using a personal computer or driving a web browser of a mobile terminal to connect to a web server, select a type of beauty service, for example, cut, perm, bridge, dye, etc. Or select a reputation, for example, top, middle, bottom, irrelevant, etc., select a desired service area, and select a bid confirmation time, for example, 1 hour, 2 hours, next day, () days later,
By selecting a desired service date and pressing an input completion button, a request for a beauty service bid request can be transmitted to a bid server.

At this time, the web server stores the details of the transmitted bid request in the bid database, and sends a unidirectional / multiple information to a plurality of suppliers registered in the bid database.
A bi-directional text message service, electronic mail, and a web page can transmit the details of the entered bid request.

FIG. 4 shows a sent text message in the beauty service bidding method according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the desired service area (Shinjuku in this example), service type (cut / bridge in this example), bid confirmation time (1 hour in this example) through mobile terminals of many suppliers. It can be seen that a bid request), a desired service date (in this example, desired on December 10, 1999), and a bid number (1111-111 in this example) are provided.

At this time, the supplier who received the request for the bid through his / her mobile terminal can use the one-way / two-way text message service or transmit the request for the bid through the automatic answering service or the call center. A web browser can be driven to connect to a web server and transmit the details of a bid. In addition, the provider can connect to a web server through a personal computer and transmit a bidding breakdown of a product or service that can be provided.

Of course, at this time, if the goods or services that can be provided are stored in the bid database, it is possible to respond to the bid by simply approving.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a supplier bid according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the supplier can respond to the bid by connecting to the automatic response service system, inputting the supplier unique number, inputting the bid number, and inputting the offer price. At this time, the automatic response service system stores the transmitted bid details in the bid database and transmits the bid details to the buyer.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention.

First, when a buyer transmits a bid request by using a personal computer or a mobile terminal to apply for a purchase (S110), the bid server sends a supplier of goods or services based on the transmitted bid request. Is searched in the bid database, and a bid is requested from the searched supplier (S111).

Here, the bid request details include a product name, a product quantity, a model name, a bid expiration date and time for a product, and a service type, a service area, and a service provision date for a service. , Bid deadline and the like.

Next, the supplier who received the bid request breakdown drives the web browser of the personal computer to connect to the web server, or drives the web browser of the mobile terminal to connect to the web server. Connect to a service system, connect to a call center, or connect to a text message service system,
If you respond to the bid while presenting the bid price (S11
2) The web server stores the details of the bid in the bid database and notifies the buyer of the result of the bid (S11).
3). Here, when transmitting the available bid details, the supplier unique number and the bid number are input so that the supplier and the bid target can be distinguished.

Thereafter, the buyer reports the successful bidder using a personal computer or mobile terminal and approves the settlement (S114), and the bidding server requests the delivery from the supplier (S115). (S11)
6). When the delivery is completed, the service provider requests the purchaser to pay for the goods and deposits the goods, and then pays the received goods to the supplier.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a buyer service using a web server, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a buyer service using a two-way text message service. As shown in the figure, a purchaser connects to a web server through a personal computer or a mobile terminal to perform a directory search (S201) or a keyword search (S2).
02), a product list is received (S203).

Next, the buyer selects a desired product from the received product list, requests the web server to transmit detailed information of the selected product, receives the detailed information, and receives a price distribution of the product.
After checking the installment conditions and the like (S204), a bid is requested (S205). Here, the detailed information includes a product photograph, a manufacturer, an inventory holding company, a price distribution, installment conditions, a product evaluation list, and the like.

Thereafter, when the purchaser logs in (S206), the web server checks whether the user is a member (S206).
207). If it is not a member, it is made to join the member (S208). Thereafter, a condition is input and a bid is requested (S209). At this time, the input conditions include a bid deadline time, a settlement method, a delivery condition, a delivery address, and the like.

Next, when the supplier bids (S21)
0), the web server transmits the bidding details by electronic mail so that the buyer can check the bidding details (S21).
1, S213), the bidding details are transmitted by the one-way / two-way text message service of the mobile terminal, and the buyer checks the bidding details (S212, S213). Since then
After confirming the bidding result, the buyer selects the successful bidder (S2
14), approve the settlement (S215).

As shown in FIG. 9, the buyer searches the directory using the two-way text message service (S2).
02), a product specification is selected (S221), and a product list is received (S222).

Next, the buyer selects a desired product from the list of received products, requests transmission of detailed information of the selected product, and receives the detailed information. Is determined, it is determined whether to request reverse auction (S224). If it is not desired to request reverse auction, S
If the reverse auction is desired, the auction conditions are input (S225), and the auction conditions are finally confirmed (S22).
6), an auction is requested (S228). At this time, the detailed information includes a product name, a manufacturer, a price distribution, a product description, and the like. The auction conditions include a bid deadline time, a desired delivery time, a desired delivery location, and the like.

Next, when the supplier bids, a message of the bid deadline is transmitted to the buyer (S229), and the result of the bid is confirmed (S230). Thereafter, the buyer selects the successful bidder (S231) and approves the settlement (S2).
32).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a supplier service using a mobile terminal, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a supplier service using a personal computer. As shown in FIG. 10, the supplier receives the text message (S301), checks the details of the request (S302), and determines whether the bid estimate is already stored in the bid database (S30).
3).

As a result of the judgment, if there is no bid estimate, after inputting conditions (S304), it is made to respond to the bid (S3).
05), if there is a bid estimate, the bid is approved so as to respond to the bid (S305), and after responding to the bid, the details of the bid are confirmed (S306). Thereafter, the delivery request message is transmitted to the supplier (S307), and the supplier confirms the receipt of the message (S308), and confirms the completion of the delivery (S309).

As shown in FIG. 11, the supplier receives the electronic mail (S310), logs in (S311), checks the bid request list (S312), and bids (S31).
3), the details of the bid are confirmed (S314). Next, the web server transmits the delivery request mail to the supplier (S31).
5) After the supplier confirms the reception of the mail (S31)
6), confirming the completion of delivery (S317).

Although the present invention has been described in detail based on the preferred embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but should be construed according to the appended claims.

[0047]

As described above, according to the present invention,
For a product or service provider, there is an effect that required information can be promptly received without a time delay and a bid can be easily answered.

Further, according to the present invention, there is an effect that a customer who wants to receive a product or service can quickly receive a required product or service.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network connection state in a conventional bidding method on the Internet.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a network connection state in a personal bidding method for linking a mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a menu provided in a beauty service bidding method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a sent text message in the beauty service bidding method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bid of a supplier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a personal bidding method for linking a mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a personal bidding method for linking a mobile communication network and the Internet according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a purchaser service using a web server.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a buyer service using a two-way text message service.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a provider service using a mobile terminal.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a supplier service using a personal computer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 110a-110n Buyer 120 Internet 130 Bid Server 140a-140n Supplier 201a-201n Computer 202a-202n Mobile Terminal 210 Internet 220 Mobile Communication Network 230 Web Server 240 Database 250 CTI System 260 Automatic Response Service 270 Call Center 280 Text Message Server

Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A first step of receiving a bid request from a buyer connected through a mobile terminal, a second step of searching a bid database for a supplier suitable for the bid request received in the first step, and the bidding A third step of transmitting a bid request breakdown to the plurality of suppliers searched in the database, a fourth step of receiving a bid breakdown available from the plurality of suppliers and transmitting the bid breakdown to the buyer, A fifth step of receiving a notification of a successful bidder and requesting delivery to the successful bidder, the personal bidding method linking a mobile communication network and the Internet. 2. The first step comprises: when a buyer connects to a text message server through a two-way text message service of a mobile terminal, a 1-1 step of providing a product directory; and the buyer selects a product, and When requesting the transmission of the detailed information, the method includes a step 1-2 of transmitting detailed information about the selected product to the buyer, and a step 1-3 of receiving a breakdown of the bid request from the buyer. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, wherein the mobile communication network and the Internet are linked. 3. The first step comprises: when a buyer drives a web browser of a mobile terminal to connect to a web server, a first step of providing a product directory; and the buyer selects a product, and When requesting the transmission of the detailed information, the method includes a step 1-2 of transmitting detailed information about the selected product to the buyer, and a step 1-3 of receiving a breakdown of the bid request from the buyer. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, wherein the mobile communication network and the Internet are linked. 4. In the first step, when the buyer connects to the automatic response service system through the mobile terminal, the buyer transmits a voice message to input the details of the bid request.
2. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, further comprising a first step and a first step of receiving a request for a bid from a buyer. 5. The first step is a step 1-1 in which, when a buyer connects to a call center through a mobile terminal, a voice message for inputting a breakdown of a bid request is transmitted;
2. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, further comprising a step 1-2 of receiving a request for a bidding request from a buyer. 6. The transmitting of the bid request details in the third step includes transmitting the bid request details to a plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database through a text message service of a mobile terminal. 1. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to 1. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting of the bid request details in the third step includes transmitting the bid request details to a plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database through electronic mail. A personal bidding method that links the communication network with the Internet. 8. The bidding request transmission in the third step is such that when a plurality of suppliers searched in the bidding database connect to a web server through a personal computer, the bidding request is transmitted to the plurality of connected suppliers. 2. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, wherein the details are transmitted. 9. The transmission of the bid request details in the third step is such that when a plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database connect to the web server through the mobile terminal, the bid requests are transmitted to the plurality of connected suppliers. 2. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, wherein said personal bidding is performed by linking the mobile communication network and the Internet. 10. The method according to claim 10, wherein when the supplier connects to the automatic response service system, the supplier sends a voice message for inputting the bid details and receives the bid details from the supplier. The automatic response service system may include a step 4-2 for transmitting the details of the bid received from the bid database and a step 4-3 for transmitting the details of the bid received from the supplier to the buyer. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network according to any one of claims 1 to 5 with the Internet. 11. In the fourth step, when the supplier connects to the call center, a voice message for inputting the details of the bid is transmitted, and the supplier receives the details of the bid from the supplier.
-1 step, the step 4-2 in which the call center transmits the details of the bid received from the bid database, and the step 4-3 of transmitting the details of the bid received from the supplier to the buyer. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 12. The fourth step includes: when the supplier transmits the available bid details to the web server via electronic mail, storing the transmitted bid details; 4-1. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a step 4-2 of providing a breakdown of the bid received from the supplier. 13. In the fourth step, when the provider connects to the web server through a personal computer and transmits the available bid details to the web server, storing the transmitted bid details 4-1. 6. A personal bidding system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising the step of: providing a buyer with a breakdown of the bidding received from the supplier to the buyer. Method. 14. The step of storing the transmitted bid details when the provider connects to the web server through a mobile terminal and transmits the available bid details to the web server. 6. The personal bidding method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: 4-2: providing a buyer with a breakdown of the bid received from the supplier. . 15. A first step of receiving a bid request breakdown from a buyer connected via the Internet, a second step of searching a bid database for a supplier suitable for the bid request breakdown received in the first step, and the bid database A third step of transmitting the bid request details to the plurality of suppliers searched in the mobile terminal through the mobile terminal, a fourth step of receiving the bid details available from the plurality of suppliers and transmitting to the buyer, And a fifth step of requesting delivery to the successful bidder after receiving a report from a bidder. 16. The transmitting of the details of the bid request in the third step may include transmitting the details of the bid request to the plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database through a text message service of the mobile terminal. 15. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network with the Internet according to 15. 17. The transmitting of the bid request details in the third step is such that when a plurality of suppliers searched in the bid database connect to the web server through the mobile terminal, the bid request details are transmitted to the connected suppliers. 16. The personal bidding method according to claim 15, wherein the mobile communication network and the Internet are linked. 18. The method according to claim 18, wherein when the supplier connects to the automatic answering service system, the supplier sends a voice message for inputting the details of the bid and receives the details of the bid from the supplier. The automatic response service system may include a step 4-2 for transmitting the details of the bid received from the bid database and a step 4-3 for transmitting the details of the bid received from the supplier to the buyer. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network according to any one of claims 15 to 17 with the Internet. 19. The fourth step includes, when the supplier connects to the call center, sending a voice message prompting the user to enter the bid details and receiving the bid details from the supplier.
-1 step, the step 4-2 in which the call center transmits the details of the bid received from the bid database, and the step 4-3 of transmitting the details of the bid received from the supplier to the buyer. 18. A personal bidding method for linking the mobile communication network and the Internet according to any one of claims 15 to 17. 20. The fourth step comprises: when the supplier transmits the available bid details to the web server via electronic mail, storing the transmitted bid details; and 4-1. The method according to any one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising the step of: 4-2 providing the details of the bid received from the supplier. 21. In the fourth step, when the provider connects to the web server through a personal computer and transmits the available bid details to the web server, storing the transmitted bid details 4-1. The method according to any one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising a step of providing a buyer with a breakdown of the bid received from the supplier. Method. 22. The fourth step, wherein when the provider connects to the web server through a mobile terminal and transmits the available bid details to the web server, the transmitted bid details are stored. The method according to any one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising the step of: 4-2 providing a buyer with a breakdown of the bid received from the supplier. .