JP2001290983A - Method, system and terminal for transaction, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, system and terminal for transaction for performing e commerce while interposing an agent and a recording medium stored with a program for a computer to provide a terminal function. SOLUTION: The purchase will of an article is transmitted from a client to a dealer on a home page (A) while designating the agent (B), the purchase will of the client is transmitted from the dealer to the agent by electronic mail (C), the estimate of the price of the article is presented from the agent to the client (D), the article is ordered from the client to the agent (E), order receiving of the article is transmitted from the agent to the dealer by electronic mail (F), the article is mailed from the dealer to the client by express (G), the express mail of the article is reported from the dealer to the agent by electronic mail (H), accounts are settled between the agent and the client (I and J), and the trade price of the article is electronically settled between the dealer and the agent (K).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a transaction method, a transaction system, a terminal, and a recording medium.
In particular, commerce using a network, that is, a so-called e-commerce (e-commerce)
The present invention relates to a method and system for performing ce), a terminal for performing e-commerce, and a recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to realize the functions of such a terminal is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In e-commerce, a customer purchases a desired product using a homepage provided by a trader on a network such as the Internet. The products to be purchased take various forms, for example, articles, information, services, and financial products.

[0003]

Although e-commerce allows direct transactions between customers and merchandise providers, and eliminates the involvement of intermediaries that existed in commerce before the advent of e-commerce,
In actual business transactions, it is often more convenient to intervene in middlemen.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a transaction method and system for performing e-commerce with an agent, a terminal for performing such e-commerce, and a computer to realize the functions of such a terminal. That is, to realize a recording medium on which a program is recorded.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems (1) According to one aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a customer designates an agent to an agent using a terminal connected to a network, and A procedure for transmitting the purchase intention of the customer, a procedure for transmitting the purchase intention of the customer by e-mail from the trader to the agent, and a price of the product from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention. A procedure for presenting a quote for the product, a procedure for placing an order for the product from the customer to the agency based on the quote, a procedure for transmitting an order for the product by email from the agency to the vendor, A procedure for delivering the product from the trader to the customer in accordance with a procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail from the trader to the agent, and a step for transmitting the product between the agent and the customer. And a procedure to settle the transaction is a transaction method which is characterized in that it comprises a, and procedures for electronic payment the partition price of the goods between the trader and the agency.

In the invention from this point of view, the agent informs the agent of the purchase intention of the customer and the subsequent negotiation is left to the agent. After the negotiation is completed, the merchandise is delivered directly from the trader to the customer. The settlement is made between the customer and the agent, and the agent settles the partition price with the agent. In this way,
It is possible to conduct commercial transactions with an agent effectively intervening.

(2) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, a customer designates an agent to a dealer using a terminal connected to a network and communicates a purchase intention of a product. A procedure for transmitting the purchase intention of the customer by e-mail from the trader to the agent, and estimating the price of the product by e-mail from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention. A procedure for presenting, a procedure for ordering the product by e-mail from the customer to the agent based on the quote, and a procedure for transmitting the order for the product by e-mail from the agent to the agent,
A procedure for delivering the product from the trader to the customer in response to the transmission, a procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail from the trader to the agent, and a step for communicating between the agent and the customer. A transaction method comprising: a procedure for settling a transaction for a product; and a procedure for electronically setting a partition price of the product between the trader and the agent.

In the invention according to this aspect, since the negotiation between the customer and the agent is carried out by e-mail, the negotiating operation can be saved in addition to (1). (3) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to designate an agent to a trader and communicate a purchase intention of the product, A procedure of transmitting the purchase intention of the customer by e-mail from the trader to the agent, a step of presenting a price estimate of the product to the customer from the agent according to the transmitted purchase intention, A procedure for placing an order for the product from the customer to the agent based on the quote, a procedure for transmitting the order for the product from the agent to the agent by e-mail, and A procedure for delivering the product, a procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by email from the trader to the agent,
Electronic payment of a transaction of the product between the agent and the customer, and electronic payment of a partition price of the product between the vendor and the agent, It is a trading method.

In the invention according to this aspect, since the transaction between the customer and the agent is settled electronically, the settlement work can be labor-saving in addition to (1). (4) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to designate a distributor to a trader and communicate his / her intention to purchase a product, A procedure of transmitting the purchase intention of the customer by e-mail from the trader to the agent, and a step of presenting an estimate of the price of the product by e-mail to the customer from the agent according to the transmitted purchase intention A procedure for placing an order for the product by e-mail from the customer to the agent based on the quote; a procedure for transmitting the order for the product by e-mail from the agent to the agent; and A procedure for delivering the product from the trader to the customer, a procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by email from the trader to the agent, and a transaction for the product between the agent and the customer. And procedures for electronic payment, a transaction method which is characterized in that it comprises a, and procedures for electronic payment the partition price of the goods between the trader and the agency.

[0010] In the invention from this viewpoint, the negotiation between the customer and the agent is performed by e-mail, so that in addition to (1), negotiation work can be saved. Further, since the transaction is settled electronically, labor for the settlement operation can be saved.

(5) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is characterized in that the invention comprises a procedure for electronic payment of a commission between the trader and the agent (1). (4) The transaction method according to any one of (4).

In the invention according to this aspect, in addition to (1) to (4), the commission of the trader is electronically settled, so that the commission settlement work can be saved. (6) The invention according to another aspect for solving the above-mentioned problem includes the use of the Internet as the network, wherein the invention uses any one of (1) to (5). This is the transaction method described.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, e-commerce using the Internet can be realized effectively. (7) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem is a transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is a product on the network. Means for providing a homepage for accepting the order of the customer, the customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the agent on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the agent terminal further comprises the agent The agent terminal has means for transmitting the customer's purchase intention to the trader by e-mail, the agent terminal has means for transmitting the order for the product to the trader by e-mail, and the trader terminal further comprises the agent A transaction system comprising: means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to a trader; and means for electronic settlement of a partition price of the product with the agent. Is Temu.

In the invention from this viewpoint, the agent informs the agent of the purchase intention of the customer and the subsequent negotiation is left to the agent. After the negotiation is completed, the merchandise is delivered directly from the trader to the customer. The settlement is made between the customer and the agent, and the agent settles the partition price with the agent. In this way,
It is possible to conduct commercial transactions with an agent effectively intervening.

(8) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is a transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is connected to the network. A means for providing a homepage for accepting an order for goods on the above, the customer terminal has means for designating an agent to a trader on the homepage and transmitting a purchase intention of the goods, and the trader terminal further comprises: Means for transmitting the customer's purchase intention to the agent by e-mail, and the agent terminal presents an estimate of the price of the product by e-mail to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention. Means, the customer terminal further comprises means for ordering the merchandise by e-mail to the agent, the agent terminal further comprising: Means for transmitting to the trader by e-mail, the trader terminal further has means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, and the trader terminal further comprises: A transaction system comprising means for electronically setting a partition price of said product between said products.

In the invention from this viewpoint, in addition to (7),
Since the negotiation between the customer and the agent is performed by e-mail, the negotiation work can be saved. (9) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is a transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is a product on the network. Means for providing a homepage for accepting the order of the customer, the customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the agent on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the agent terminal further comprises the agent The agent terminal has means for transmitting the customer's purchase intention to the trader by e-mail, and the agent terminal further has means for transmitting the order for the product to the trader by e-mail. Having means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, wherein the agent terminal further comprises means for electronic settlement of the transaction of the product with the customer. And, the skilled terminal further
A transaction system comprising electronic payment of a partition price of the product with the agent.

In the invention from this viewpoint, in addition to (7),
Since the transaction between the customer and the agent is electronically settled, the work of the settlement can be saved. (10) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem is a transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is a product on the network. Means for providing a homepage for accepting the order of the customer, the customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the agent on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the agent terminal further comprises the agent Means for transmitting the purchase intention of the customer to the trader by e-mail, and the agent terminal having means for presenting a price estimate of the product by e-mail to the customer in accordance with the transmitted purchase intention. The customer terminal further has means for ordering the product by e-mail to the agent, and the agent terminal further sends an order for the product to the agent. Means for communicating by e-mail, the trader terminal further has means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, the agent terminal further comprises: A transaction system, comprising: means for electronic settlement of a commodity transaction; and wherein the trader terminal further comprises means for electronic settlement of a partition price of the commodity with the agent.

In the invention from this viewpoint, in addition to (7),
Since the negotiation between the customer and the agent is performed by e-mail, the negotiation work can be saved. Further, since the transaction is settled electronically, labor for the settlement operation can be saved.

(11) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem, the trader terminal has means for electronically setting a commission with the agent (7). 20) The transaction system according to any one of (10) to (10).

In the invention from this viewpoint, (7) to (1)
In addition to 0), the commission of the trader is electronically settled, so that the commission settlement work can be saved. (12) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem, the invention includes using the Internet as the network. (7) to (11).
The transaction system according to any one of the above.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize e-commerce using the Internet effectively. (13) An invention according to another aspect for solving the above-described problem is a trader terminal for a transaction system having a trader terminal and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is located on the network. A terminal comprising: means for receiving an order for a product from a customer; and means for settling the transaction of the product with the customer.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize a trader terminal that effectively performs e-commerce. (14) An invention according to another aspect for solving the above-mentioned problem is a trader terminal for a transaction system having a trader terminal and an agent terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is located on the network. A means for receiving an order for a product from a customer, a means for transmitting the order for the product by email to the agent, a means for transmitting the delivery of the product by email to the agent, and the agent Electronic payment of a partition price of the product between the terminals.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize a trader terminal that effectively performs e-commerce through a proxy. (15) An invention according to another aspect for solving the above-mentioned problem is a trader terminal for a trading system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal is: Means for receiving an order for a product from a customer on the network, means for transmitting the order for the product by email to the agent, means for transmitting the delivery of the product by email to the agent, Means for electronic settlement of a partition price of the product with a trader.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize a trader terminal that effectively performs e-commerce through a proxy. (16) Another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is an agency terminal for a transaction system having a dealer terminal, an agency terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the agency terminal is Is a terminal comprising: means for presenting an estimate of the price of a product to a customer by e-mail; and means for transmitting an order for the product to the trader by e-mail.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize an agent terminal that effectively performs e-commerce. (17) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, the agent terminal includes means for presenting a price quote of a product to a customer by e-mail. ).

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize an agent terminal that effectively performs e-commerce. (18) An invention according to another aspect for solving the above-mentioned problem is a customer terminal for a transaction system having a dealer terminal, an agency terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the customer terminal is: A terminal for designating an agent and transmitting a purchase intention of the product to the agent.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, it is possible to realize a customer terminal that effectively performs e-commerce. (19) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem, when a trade is made between a trader terminal and a customer terminal connected by a network, the trader terminal orders an item from a customer on the network. And a computer readable recording program for realizing a function of causing a computer to settle the transaction of the product with the customer.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, the program recorded on the recording medium can realize the terminal function of the trader for effectively performing e-commerce. (20) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, in performing a transaction between a trader terminal and a proxy terminal connected by a network, the trader terminal transmits a product from a customer on the network. Receiving an order, transmitting the order of the product by e-mail to the agent, transmitting the delivery of the item by e-mail to the agent, and electronically setting a partition price of the item with the agent. ,
A recording medium characterized in that a program for causing a computer to realize the function is recorded so as to be readable by the computer.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, a program recorded on a recording medium can realize a trader terminal function of effectively performing e-commerce using a trader. (21) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem, when a trade is performed by a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected to a network, the trader terminal
Accepting product orders from customers on the network,
Communicate the order for the goods by email to the agent,
Communicate the delivery of the goods by email to the agent;
A recording medium, wherein a program for realizing a function of causing a computer to electronically settle a partition price of the product with the agent is recorded in a computer-readable manner.

According to the invention in this respect, a program recorded on a recording medium can realize a trader terminal function of effectively performing e-commerce using a trader. (22) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, in performing a transaction between a dealer terminal, an agency terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, the agency terminal sends an e-mail to a customer. And a program for presenting an estimate of the price of the product, transmitting the order for the product to the trader by e-mail, and causing the computer to realize a function. .

According to the invention from this viewpoint, the agent terminal function for effectively performing e-commerce can be realized by the program recorded on the recording medium. (23) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-described problem, the agent terminal reads a program for causing a computer to realize a function of presenting a price estimate of a product by e-mail to a customer. The recording medium according to (22), wherein the recording medium is recorded as possible.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, the agent terminal function for effectively performing e-commerce can be realized by the program recorded on the recording medium. (24) According to another aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, in conducting a transaction between a dealer terminal, an agency terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, the customer terminal specifies an agency. A computer-readable recording medium for recording a program for causing a computer to realize a function of transmitting a product purchase intention to a trader through a computer.

According to the invention from this viewpoint, a customer terminal function for effectively performing e-commerce can be realized by the program recorded on the recording medium.

[0034]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a conceptual diagram of the transaction system. This system is an example of an embodiment of the transaction system of the present invention. The configuration of the present system shows an example of the embodiment of the device of the present invention. The operation of the system provides an example of an embodiment of the method of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present system has a trader terminal 200, an agent terminal 300, and a customer terminal 400 connected to the Internet 100. Hereinafter, the Internet is also referred to as the Web.

The trader terminal 200 is, for example, a terminal device installed at the location of a medical equipment manufacturer and distributor. The agent terminal 300 is, for example, a terminal device installed at the location of the medical device sales agent. The customer terminal 400 is, for example, a terminal device installed at a location of a medical institution such as a hospital. Although there may be a plurality of agent terminals 300 and customer terminals 400, each is represented by one.

FIG. 2 shows a block (bl) of the trader terminal 200.
ock) figure. As shown in FIG.
Has a processing unit 202. The processing unit 202 is configured by, for example, a computer. The processing unit 202 communicates with the Internet 10 through the communication unit 210.
0 performs data communication.

A display unit 204 and an operation unit 206 are connected to the processing unit 202. The display unit 204 includes, for example, a graphic display (graphic display).
y) and the like. The operation unit 206 is configured by, for example, a keyboard or the like. The keyboard is provided with a pointing device such as a mouse, for example.

The processing section 202 allows an operator (trader) to perform an interactive operation through the display section 204 and the operation section 206. Under the operation of the operator, the processing unit 202 executes various procedures for transactions as described later. The processing unit 202 is an example of an embodiment of a unit for performing a transaction procedure in the present invention.

The storage unit 208 is connected to the processing unit 202. The storage unit 208 stores various programs for the processing unit 202. When the processing unit 202 executes the programs, the trader terminal 200 performs a predetermined function.

The storage unit 208 also stores information on commodities. The processing unit 202 manages a homepage (e-shop) using the product information. The homepage is operated in the form of a homepage. Instead of storing the product information in the storage unit 208,
A data center (data) provided on the web 100
(center).

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the agent terminal 300. As shown in the figure, the agent terminal 300 has a processing unit 302. The processing unit 302 is configured by, for example, a computer. The processing unit 302 performs data communication on the Internet 100 through the communication unit 310.

The display unit 304 and the operation unit 306 are connected to the processing unit 302. The display unit 304 is configured by, for example, a graphic display or the like. Operation unit 3
Reference numeral 06 includes, for example, a keyboard. For example, a pointing device such as a mouse is attached to the keyboard.

The processing section 302 is capable of interactive operation by an operator (agent) through the display section 304 and the operation section 306. Under the operation of the operator, the processing unit 302 executes various procedures for transactions as described later. The processing unit 302 is an example of an embodiment of means for performing a transaction procedure in the present invention.

The storage unit 308 is connected to the processing unit 302. The storage unit 308 stores various programs for the processing unit 302. When the processing unit 302 executes the programs, the agent terminal 300 performs a predetermined function.

FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the customer terminal 400. As shown in FIG.
Having. The processing unit 402 is configured by, for example, a computer. The processing unit 402 performs data communication on the Internet 100 through the communication unit 410.

The display unit 404 and the operation unit 406 are connected to the processing unit 402. The display unit 404 is configured by, for example, a graphic display or the like. Operation unit 4
Reference numeral 06 includes, for example, a keyboard. For example, a pointing device such as a mouse is attached to the keyboard.

The processing section 402 enables an interactive operation by an operator (customer) through the display section 404 and the operation section 406. Under the operation of the operator, the processing unit 402 executes various procedures for transactions as described below. The processing unit 402 is an example of an embodiment of means for performing a transaction procedure in the present invention.

The storage unit 408 is connected to the processing unit 402. The storage unit 408 stores various programs for the processing unit 402. When the processing unit 402 executes the programs, the customer terminal 400 performs a predetermined function.

The operation of the present system will be described. Fig. 5 shows the follow-up of the transaction procedure by this system.
The figure is shown. As shown in the figure, in a procedure A, the merchandise information is transferred to the cyber space (cyb
erspace). Dissemination of product information is performed on the homepage.

A customer who wants to purchase a product accesses this homepage. The home page is, for example, a login (logi) as shown in FIG.
n) It has a screen. On this screen, the customer enters his name and password and proceeds.

The next screen is, for example, a catalog main home page (catalog main) as shown in FIG.
homepage). On this screen, the customer searches for a desired product by a keyword (keyword) or selects a product from a product list (list) on the screen.

The catalog of the selected product is displayed on a screen as shown in FIG. 8, for example. This screen is accompanied by a product image (image) such as a photograph. After checking the product in the catalog, click “Add to order list” (c
click) to add the item to the order list.

When a plurality of products are ordered by repeating such an operation, for example, an order browsing screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. On this screen, the number of ordered products, product number, product name, list price, discount, and selling price are displayed. To end the order within the range of products displayed on the order browsing screen, click “Order”.

Next, for example, an order inquiry screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. On the order inquiry screen, the same contents as the order browsing screen are displayed. Next, the ordered product is stored in the order list. The saving in the order list is performed using a screen as shown in FIG. 11, for example.

Next, an order confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 12, for example, is displayed. On this screen, the number of ordered products, product number, product name, list price, discount, and sales price are displayed. Subtotals are displayed for list prices and sales prices.
The total is also displayed for the selling price.

This screen also has a payment method input section. The payment method is selected from "automatic bank debit", "credit card", "through a dealer", and "bank transfer".

Here, in the case of "via the store", the prefecture where the store is located and the name of the store are specified. Customers can, for example, find the nearest retailer or
By clicking on a desired store name, such as a store that has been traded before, a desired store can be designated.

When "registration" is clicked on the order confirmation screen, a destination information screen as shown in FIG. 13, for example, is displayed. On this screen, a desired delivery destination, desired delivery date, and other requests are input.

When proceeding to the next screen, an order confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 14, for example, is displayed. On this screen, the number of ordered products, product number, product name, list price, discount, and selling price are displayed. Subtotals and totals are displayed for sales prices.

When the input of the information as described above is completed on the homepage, the customer information is sent from the customer to the trader in the procedure B shown in FIG. Next, in a procedure C, the trader transmits the customer's product launch alert information to the sales outlet designated by the customer, that is, the agent by e-mail.

The agent starts an action based on the transmitted customer's product awareness, and presents the customer with an estimate of the product price in procedure D. The price of the quote may be a discounted price from the standard price. Enter into negotiations with this quote.

When the negotiations are completed, the customer makes a formal order to the agent in procedure E. E-mail can be used for business negotiations between customers and agents. As a result, business negotiations can proceed efficiently.

Next, in procedure F, the agent transmits the order for the goods to the distributor by e-mail. The transmission includes information specifying the ordered product and information on the ordered price. Next, in the procedure G, the trader delivers the goods to the customer, and at the same time, in the procedure H, the goods delivery information is transmitted to the agent by e-mail.

In step I, the agent receiving the goods delivery information submits a bill for payment to the customer. Based on this request, the customer pays, that is, makes a payment in the procedure J. The settlement between the agent and the customer may be performed by electronic settlement. This can streamline the settlement work.

Next, in procedure K, the trader withdraws an amount corresponding to the partition price of the product from the account of the agent. At this time, a transmission fee may be collected at the same time.
The transmission fee is, for example, a value obtained by multiplying a selling price to a customer by a predetermined multiplier.

A program for causing a computer to realize the functions of each terminal as described above is recorded on a recording medium so as to be readable by the computer. As the recording medium, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a magneto-optical recording medium, and other appropriate recording media are used.
The recording medium may be a semiconductor storage medium. In this document, a storage medium is synonymous with a recording medium.

In this way, the customer can conduct business transactions with his or her favorite agent, so that the convenience and satisfaction for the customer are high. In addition, since the dealer can carry out detailed business through an agent closely related to the customer, it can lead to an improvement in business performance. In addition, the agent can use the extremely wide coverage of the company's homepage, so that his own business opportunity (b)
use chance) can be increased.

In the above, the description has been made of an example in which the product to be dealt with is a medical device. However, the product is not limited to the medical device, and may be any product that can be traded in the market. Also, the form of the product is not limited to goods,
Information, services, financial products, etc. may be in any form.

[0070]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, a transaction method and system for performing e-commerce with an agent, a terminal for performing such e-commerce, and a terminal for performing such e-commerce It is possible to realize a recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to realize the functions of the terminal is recorded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an apparatus according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a trader terminal shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the agency terminal shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the customer terminal shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a follow-up diagram of a procedure for conducting a transaction by the apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

6 is a diagram showing a part of a screen of a homepage displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a part of a homepage screen displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

8 is a diagram showing a part of a homepage screen displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

9 is a diagram showing a part of a screen of a homepage displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a part of a homepage screen displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a part of a homepage screen displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a part of a homepage screen displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

13 is a diagram showing a part of a screen of a homepage displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a part of a screen of a homepage displayed on the customer terminal shown in FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Internet 200 Trader terminal 300 Agent terminal 400 Customer terminal 202, 302, 402 Processing unit 204, 304, 404 Display unit 206, 306, 406 Operation unit 208, 308, 408 Storage unit 210, 310, 410 Communication unit

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yasuhiko Kaji 127-7 Asahigaoka 4-chome, Hino-shi, Tokyo Inside (72) Inventor Katsuhisa Hosoda 127-7-1 Asahigaoka 4-chome, Hino-shi, Tokyo Kawa Medical System Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5B049 AA01 BB11 CC05 CC11 CC36 EE05 FF03 FF09 GG02 GG04 5B055 CB09 EE02 EE12

Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. A procedure in which a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to designate an agent to a trader and communicates the purchase intention of the product, and the purchaser purchases the customer by e-mail from the trader to the agent. A step of transmitting a will, a step of presenting a price estimate of the product from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention, and a step of transmitting the product from the customer to the agent based on the quote. A procedure for placing an order, a procedure for transmitting an order for the product from the agent to the vendor by e-mail, a procedure for delivering the product from the vendor to the customer in response to the transmission, and a procedure for transmitting the product from the vendor to the agent A procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail, a procedure for settingtle the transaction of the product between the agent and the customer, and a procedure for transmitting the product between the agent and the agent. Transaction method, characterized in that it comprises a cut-price and the procedure for electronic payment, the. 2. A procedure in which a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to specify an agent to the agent and communicates the intention to purchase the product, and the agent purchases the customer by e-mail from the agent to the agent. A step of transmitting a will, a step of presenting a price estimate of the product by e-mail from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention, and a step of transmitting from the customer to the agent based on the estimate. A procedure for ordering the product by e-mail, a procedure for transmitting the order for the product by e-mail from the agent to the trader, and a procedure for delivering the product to the customer from the trader in response to the transmission; A procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail from the trader to the agent; a procedure for settingtle the transaction of the product between the agent and the customer; Transaction method, characterized in that it comprises a, and procedures for electronic payment the partition price of the goods to and from the skill in the art. 3. A procedure in which a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to designate an agent to a dealer and communicate the purchase intention of the product, and the customer purchases the customer by e-mail from the dealer to the agent. A step of transmitting a will, a step of presenting a price estimate of the product from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention, and a step of transmitting the product from the customer to the agent based on the quote. A procedure for placing an order, a procedure for transmitting an order for the product from the agent to the vendor by e-mail, a procedure for delivering the product from the vendor to the customer in response to the transmission, and a procedure for transmitting the product from the vendor to the agent A procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail, a procedure for electronic settlement of the transaction of the product between the agent and the customer, and a process for communicating the product between the agent and the agent. Transaction method characterized in that the partition price includes the, and procedures for electronic payment. 4. A procedure in which a customer uses a terminal connected to a network to designate an agent to a dealer and communicates the intention to purchase the product, and the customer purchases the customer by e-mail from the dealer to the agent. A step of transmitting a will, a step of presenting a price estimate of the product by e-mail from the agent to the customer according to the transmitted purchase intention, and a step of transmitting from the customer to the agent based on the estimate. A procedure for ordering the product by e-mail, a procedure for transmitting the order for the product by e-mail from the agent to the trader, and a procedure for delivering the product to the customer from the trader in response to the transmission; A procedure for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail from the trader to the agent; a procedure for electronic settlement of the trade of the product between the agent and the customer; Transaction method, characterized in that it comprises a, and procedures for electronic payment the partition price of the commodity with the agency. 5. The transaction method according to claim 1, further comprising a procedure for electronically setting a fee between the trader and the agent. 6. The transaction method according to claim 1, further comprising using the Internet as the network. 7. A transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal has means for providing a homepage for receiving an order for a product on the network, The customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the trader on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the trader terminal further transmits the purchase intention of the customer to the agent by e-mail. The agent terminal has means for transmitting the order of the product to the trader by e-mail, and the trader terminal further includes means for transmitting the delivery of the product to the agent by e-mail. Means for electronic settlement of the partition price of the product with the agent. 8. A transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal has means for providing a homepage for receiving an order for a product on the network. The customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the trader on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the trader terminal further transmits the purchase intention of the customer to the agent by e-mail. The agent terminal has means for presenting an estimate of the price of the product by e-mail to the customer in accordance with the transmitted purchase intention, and the customer terminal further transmits to the agent an electronic Means for ordering the product by e-mail; the agent terminal further comprises means for transmitting an order for the product to the trader by e-mail; The terminal further has means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, and the agent terminal further has means for electronic settlement of the partition price of the product between the agent and the agent. And a trading system. 9. A transaction system having a trader terminal, an agent terminal, and a customer terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal has means for providing a homepage for receiving an order for a product on the network. The customer terminal has means for designating an agent to the trader on the homepage and transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the trader terminal further transmits the purchase intention of the customer to the agent by e-mail. The agent terminal further includes means for transmitting an order for the product to the agent by e-mail, and the agent terminal further transmits the delivery of the item to the agent by e-mail. The agent terminal further includes a means for electronic settlement of the product transaction with the customer, and the agent terminal further comprises: Transaction system the Price for the product between the physical skill having means for electronic payment, and wherein the. 10. A company terminal connected by a network,
A transaction system having an agent terminal and a customer terminal, wherein the agent terminal has means for providing a homepage that accepts an order for a product on the network, and the customer terminal specifies an agent to the agent on the homepage. And means for transmitting the purchase intention of the product, and the trader terminal further has means for transmitting the purchase intention of the customer by e-mail to the agent, wherein the agent terminal is transmitted Means for presenting an estimate of the price of the product by e-mail to the customer according to a purchase intention; the customer terminal further comprises means for ordering the product by e-mail to the agent; The agent terminal further has means for transmitting the order for the product to the agent by e-mail, and the agent terminal further transmits the e-mail to the agent. Has means for transmitting the delivery of goods, the agent terminal further has means for electronic settlement of the transaction of the goods with the customer, the trader terminal, further, with the agent A transaction system comprising means for electronically setting a partition price of the product between the products. 11. The transaction system according to claim 7, wherein the trader terminal has means for electronically setting a fee with the agent. . 12. The transaction system according to claim 7, further comprising using the Internet as the network. 13. A trader terminal for a transaction system having a trader terminal and a customer terminal connected by a network, the trader terminal comprising: means for receiving an order for a product from a customer on the network; Means for settling the transaction of the product between the terminals. 14. A trader terminal for a trading system having a trader terminal and a trader terminal connected by a network, wherein the trader terminal receives a product order from a customer on the network, and the trader Means for transmitting the order of the product by e-mail, means for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, and means for electronic settlement of the partition price of the product between the agent and A terminal comprising: 15. A company terminal connected by a network,
An agent terminal for a transaction system having an agent terminal and a customer terminal, wherein the agent terminal receives an order for an item from a customer on the network, and transmits the order of the item by e-mail to the agent. A terminal for transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent; and a unit for electronically setting a partition price of the product between the agent and the agent. 16. A company terminal connected by a network,
An agent terminal for a transaction system having an agent terminal and a customer terminal, wherein the agent terminal includes means for transmitting an order for the product to the agent by e-mail. 17. The agent terminal, comprising: means for presenting a price estimate of a product to a customer by e-mail;
The terminal according to claim 16, comprising: 18. A company terminal connected by a network,
What is claimed is: 1. A customer terminal for a transaction system having an agent terminal and a customer terminal, wherein the customer terminal includes means for designating an agent and transmitting a purchase intention of a product to the agent. 19. When conducting a transaction between a trader terminal and a customer terminal connected via a network, the trader terminal receives an order for a product from a customer on the network, and trades the product with the customer. A recording medium in which a program for making a computer realize functions is settled so as to be readable by a computer. 20. When conducting a transaction between a trader terminal and an agent terminal connected via a network, the trader terminal receives an order for a product from a customer on the network, and sends the product to the agent by e-mail. A computer readable program for transmitting an order, transmitting the delivery of the product by e-mail to the agent, and electronically setting a partition price of the product between the agent and the computer. A recording medium characterized by being recorded as described above. 21. A company terminal connected by a network,
In conducting a transaction at the agent terminal and the customer terminal, the agent terminal receives an order for a product from a customer on the network, transmits the order of the product by e-mail to the agent, and sends an e-mail to the agent. A program for transmitting the delivery of the product, electronically setting a partition price of the product between the agent and the agent, and recording the program for realizing the function in a computer in a computer-readable manner. . 22. A company terminal connected by a network,
Upon conducting a transaction between the agent terminal and the customer terminal, the agent terminal transmits the order for the product to the agent by e-mail, and records the program for realizing the function on the computer in a computer-readable manner. A recording medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 23. The agent terminal according to claim 22, wherein a program for realizing a function of causing a computer to present a price estimate of a product to a customer by e-mail is recorded in a computer-readable manner. A recording medium according to claim 1. 24. A trader terminal connected by a network,
In conducting a transaction between the agent terminal and the customer terminal, the customer terminal specifies an agent and communicates the purchase intention of the product to the agent,
A recording medium in which a program for causing a computer to realize a function is recorded in a computer-readable manner.