JP2001229306A - Electronic commercial transaction system including simulation means - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system a system enabling a user to previously simulate a required quantity, size, color, etc., in order to purchase articles on the ordering picture of an electronic commercial transaction. SOLUTION: In the electronic commercial transaction system, a merchandise selling side consists of an electronic commercial transaction system server and a simulation means, and a merchandise purchasing side consists of a merchandise ordering means, a simulation condition setting means and a simulation result display means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic commerce system using the Internet, in which a simulation is performed in advance when purchasing an article or the like, and as a result, the required quantity, size, color, etc. can be shown. It is about the mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an electronic commerce system using the Internet, it is possible to easily purchase articles while staying at home.

[0003] At the time of purchase, quantity,
Conditions such as size and color can be specified, but this specification is left to the discretion of the user. The display of the purchase amount is also changed in accordance with the set conditions, and the amount to be paid can be determined. However, it cannot be determined whether the set amount or size is sufficient or not.

[0004] Only when the goods arrive at the hand, problems such as excess and deficiency in quantity, excess and deficiency in size, color mismatch and the like are revealed, and it is often necessary to return, exchange, or additionally order.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention allows a user to easily confirm a required quantity, size, color, etc., on an electronic commerce ordering screen or a screen before that. The task was to be able to support purchasing decisions.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is adopted. That is, an e-commerce system server 1 on the merchandise seller side and an e-commerce system client 2 on the merchandise purchaser side are connected to each other via a network such as the Internet 7 so that an e-commerce system that can perform ordering of goods is performed. , A product ordering means 3, which is one of the mechanisms of the e-commerce system client 2, a simulation condition setting means 4, a simulation means 5 on the merchandise seller side, and a simulation result presenting means 6 for presenting a simulation result. .

[0007] The commodity ordering means 3 is a means for setting conditions relating to commodity ordering, such as selection of commodities, setting of quantity, selection of size, selection of color, etc. Here, quantity and conditions are set.
It is also possible to place an order directly to the e-commerce system server 1.

The simulation condition setting means 4 is called from the commodity ordering means 3 so that a commodity purchaser can set various use conditions of the commodity.

The simulation means 5 receives various conditions from the simulation condition setting means 4 and executes a simulation according to the conditions.

The simulation result presentation means 6 is a means for presenting the result obtained by the simulation means 5 to the user. Based on the presentation result, the product purchaser determines an appropriate quantity, size, color, and the like, and orders the product by the product ordering means 3. The presenting means may be presented on a screen different from that of the commodity ordering means 3, or the quantity of the commodity ordering means 3,
The input items such as the size and color may be directly reflected.

FIG. 2 shows another configuration. Although the configuration is similar to that of FIG.
Is present on the product purchaser side.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
A specific example will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. Example of Online Sale of Assembled Shelf FIG. 3 is an example of a homepage for selling assembled shelves on the Internet.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an order screen, in which the model number, the length / quantity of the column parts, the length / depth / quantity of the shelf board, the number of parts such as the brackets and bolts are set, and the order is placed. Can do it.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a simulation condition setting screen displayed by pressing the "simulation" button on the order screen. In this example, a mouse and a keyboard are used to specify the shape and size of the space where the shelves are installed.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which pillar parts and shelf parts are arranged in the space set in FIG. 5, a desired shelf is constructed, and simulation is performed. If you place an arrangement that does not fit in the set space or an impossible combination,
A mechanism such as displaying a warning may be provided.

FIG. 7 shows an example of displaying the result of the simulation. Considering the need for two pillars, one on the near side and one on the back, the required number of bolts and shelf brackets is automatically counted.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which the simulation result is reflected on the order screen. The quantity and size of the components required to construct the desired shelf are reflected without any excess or shortage. The display quantity and the like can be changed as needed.

As shown in FIG. 9, during the placement simulation,
The required quantity may be updated in real time.

2. Example of online sales of flowers and trees The following is an example of a homepage for online sales of flowers and trees on the Internet.

FIG. 10 is an example of an order screen, in which the type and quantity of flowers and trees are set, and an order can be made.

FIG. 11 is an example of a simulation condition setting screen displayed by pressing the "simulation" button on the order screen. In this example, the shape and size of the house premises are designated using a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. It may be a veranda such as an apartment.

FIG. 12 shows an example in which flowers and trees are arranged in the space set in FIG. 11, and a simulation is performed.

If necessary, three-dimensional display may be performed, or three-dimensional display may be performed.
FIG. 13 is an example in which the arrangement state is three-dimensionally displayed. Also, in this example, three-dimensional display is performed on the browser of the homepage, but a three-dimensional display simulation program is installed in the terminal of the product purchaser, and it is separately activated to perform three-dimensional display. It may be a mechanism.

It is also possible to input not only a simple quantity but also time conditions such as three years and ten years later, so that the simulation of flowering tree growth can be performed. FIG. 14 shows an example of the display. In addition, conditions such as sunshine hours and drainage may be input, and advice or the like based on expert knowledge, such as whether or not the selected flower tree is suitable for growing, may be displayed.

FIG. 15 shows an example in which the simulation result is reflected on the order screen. The type and quantity of the desired flowers and trees are reflected. You can add, delete and change the quantity as needed.

3. Example of selling bricks The following is an example of a homepage that sells bricks for gardening online on the Internet.

FIG. 16 shows an example of an order screen, in which the type, color, quantity, etc. of bricks can be set and an order can be made.

FIG. 17 is an example of a simulation condition setting screen displayed by pressing the "simulation" button on the order screen. In this example, a mouse and a keyboard are used to specify the shape and size of the brick laid portion.

FIG. 18 shows a display example of the result of a simulation in which conditions such as the type of brick, the color to be used, the color scheme, and the arrangement pattern are set for the brick laying shape set in FIG.

FIG. 19 is an example in which an order slip is created from the simulation results. In addition to counting the required number of bricks, the number of bricks that need to be processed and the processing fee may be automatically calculated.

The three examples described here are all shown in FIG.
A method in which the conditions are set on the product purchaser side as shown in (1), the conditions are sent to the product seller side via the Internet, and the result of the simulation performed by the simulation means on the product seller side is returned to the product purchaser side. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 2, a method may be used in which a simulation unit is prepared on the product purchaser side and a simulation is executed on the product purchaser side.

In the method shown in FIG. 2, the simulation means on the merchandise purchaser side may be distributed to the merchandise purchaser in advance by a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be distributed from the merchandise seller side or a third-party server. You may make it download via the Internet. Further, the browser may be an independent program different from the browser of the Internet homepage, or may be operated by a mechanism of the browser using a homepage description language or the like.

Here, the description has been given as a product ordering system, but an estimate requesting system for a product seller may be used.

[0035]

By performing a simulation, it is possible to place an order so that there is no excess or deficiency in the required quantity or size.

When placing an order, it is possible to make a study by using expert advice, know-how, and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram 1 (simulation means on the merchandise seller side)

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram 2 (simulation means for a product purchaser side)

FIG. 3 is an example of a product selection screen in an online shop of prefabricated shelves

FIG. 4 is an example of a product ordering screen in an online shop of prefabricated shelves

FIG. 5 is an example of an operation of defining a shelf arrangement space by a simulation condition setting unit.

FIG. 6 is an example of an operation of laying out shelf components in a shelf arrangement space.

FIG. 7 shows an example in which the laid out shelf parts are totaled and the result is displayed.

FIG. 8 is an example in which the result of counting is reflected on the product ordering screen.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen in which simulation means is incorporated in a product ordering screen and the simulation result is reflected in real time.

FIG. 10: An example of a product ordering screen in Hanagi's online shop

FIG. 11 is an example of an operation for defining the size and shape of a site where flowering trees are planted by the simulation condition setting means.

FIG. 12 is an example of an operation for arranging flowers and trees in a defined site.

FIG. 13 shows an example of three-dimensional display of the arrangement state.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen in which a growth simulation of arranged flowering trees is performed and a comparison display is made for each year.

FIG. 15 is an example in which the content arranged by the simulation means is reflected on a product ordering screen.

FIG. 16: An example of a product ordering screen in a brick online shop

FIG. 17 shows an example of an operation for setting a shape of a brick laying place.

FIG. 18 shows an example of selecting a product type of brick, a combination of colors to be used, a color scheme, and a pattern to be arranged, and displaying a result of performing a laying simulation.

FIG. 19 is an example of an ordering screen reflecting a totaling result including a necessary brick quantity and a processing fee.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Product seller's electronic commerce system server 2: Product buyer's electronic commerce system client 3: Product purchaser's electronic commerce system client product ordering means 4: Product buyer's simulation condition setting means 5: Product seller's side Simulation means 6: Simulation result display means on the purchaser side 7: Network such as the Internet 11: Electronic commerce system server on the commodity seller side 12: Electronic commerce system client on the purchaser side 13: Product in the electronic commerce system client on the purchaser side Ordering means 14: Product purchaser side simulation condition setting means 15: Product purchaser side simulation means 16: Product purchaser side simulation result display means 17: Network such as the Internet

Claims (7)

[Claims] An e-commerce system server and an e-commerce system client that can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the e-commerce system client sets purchase conditions when ordering a product or requesting an estimate. Condition setting means, means for delivering the set conditions to the simulation means of the e-commerce system server, simulation means of the e-commerce system server receiving the same, means for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with the conditions, and An e-commerce system comprising: means for sending back to the e-commerce system client; and e-commerce system client comprising simulation result display means for receiving the result and displaying the result. Temu. 2. An electronic commerce system server and an electronic commerce system client that can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the electronic commerce system client sets purchase conditions when placing an order for a product or requesting an estimate. Condition setting means, means for delivering the set conditions to the simulation means of the e-commerce system server, simulation means of the e-commerce system server receiving the same, means for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with the conditions, and A means for sending back to the commerce system client, an e-commerce system client receiving the result, a simulation result display means for displaying the result, and an order screen or quote as required. Electronic commerce system, characterized in that it comprises a means for reflecting the result in Lai screen. 3. An electronic commerce system server and an electronic commerce system client which can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the electronic commerce system client sets purchase conditions when ordering or requesting an estimate of a product. Condition setting means, means for delivering the set conditions to the simulation means of the e-commerce system server, simulation means of the e-commerce system server receiving the same, means for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with the conditions, and A means for sending back to the client of the commerce system, and a means for receiving the result by the e-commerce system client and reflecting the result on the order screen or the quote request screen. E-commerce system. 4. An electronic commerce system server and an electronic commerce system client that can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the electronic commerce system client sets purchase conditions when ordering or estimating a product. An electronic commerce system comprising: condition setting means; means for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with set conditions; and simulation result display means for displaying a simulation result. 5. An e-commerce system server and an e-commerce system client that can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the e-commerce system client sets conditions for purchase when ordering a product or requesting an estimate. A condition setting unit, a unit for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with the set conditions, a simulation result display unit for displaying a simulation result, and a unit for reflecting the result on an order screen or an estimate request screen as necessary. An electronic commerce system characterized by the following. 6. An e-commerce system server and an e-commerce system client which can communicate with each other through a network such as the Internet, wherein the e-commerce system client sets purchase conditions when ordering or estimating a product. An electronic commerce system comprising: condition setting means; means for performing a simulation calculation in accordance with set various conditions; and means for reflecting a simulation result on an order screen or an estimate request screen. 7. A recording medium storing a program for realizing a system according to claim 1 by a computer.