JP2002074048A - Commodity-presenting system and commodity-presenting method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a commodity-presenting system, capable of presenting commodity in a receiver's desired place and timing without being limited to a commodity receiving place to one's own house. SOLUTION: This commodity presenting system is provided with a second data base 211 for storing presenting information, including commodity information for specifying a terminal ID of a user Y, who is designated by a user X and commodity in a data base, and a control part 101 for transmitting commodity information to a portable terminal 31 of a user Y, corresponding to a main address according to a record 211a registered in the second data base 211, obtaining receive desire information from the terminal 31 of the user Y according to the commodity information via a commodity supply terminal 40 for storing the commodity to be collated with the record 211a stored in the second data base 211, and transmitting indicating information of the supply of commodity to a commodity supply terminal 40, only in the case where the receive desire information corresponds to the record 211a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product presentation system and a product presentation method for giving a product to a specific individual, such as a canned soft drink.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When an individual (presenter) presents a product to another individual (recipient), the address or the like of the recipient is entered and entered at a store or an electronic store on the Internet. It is common to give a gift after delivery.

[0003]

The above-described method of presenting a product has the following problems. That is, the merchandise must be received at a predetermined place such as the recipient's home or workplace. In addition, there is a problem that the presenter needs to check the correct address of the recipient and cannot easily give the product.

[0004] On the other hand, if the product is of low price, there is a problem that the delivery cost for that price becomes too large and is not realistic. Further, depending on the nature of the product, there is a case where it is desired to receive the product at a timing desired by the recipient.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a commodity presenting system which can present goods at a timing desired by the recipient, without requiring a special place for receiving the commodity, without being limited to a place for receiving the commodity. And a method for presenting goods.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, a commodity presentation system and a commodity presentation method of the present invention are configured as follows.

(1) In a product presentation system for presenting a product from a presenter to a recipient, presentation information including a terminal ID of the recipient specified by the presenter and product information specifying the product is stored in a database. Gift information storage means for transmitting the product information to the recipient's portable terminal corresponding to the terminal ID based on the gift information registered in the database; A receiving unit that obtains desired information from a portable terminal of the receiver via a product supply terminal that stores the product, and that compares the received information with the gift information stored in the database. An instruction information transmitter for transmitting instruction information indicating that the product can be supplied to the product supply terminal only when the reception request information corresponds to the gift information. Characterized in that it comprises and.

[0008] (2) The product presentation system according to (1), wherein the product information includes a message from the presenter to the recipient.

(3) The product presentation system according to (1), wherein the instruction information includes message display information for displaying a predetermined message on the product supply terminal. I do.

[0010] (4) In a method of presenting a product for presenting a product from a presenter to a recipient, presenting information including a terminal ID of the recipient specified by the presenter and product information for specifying the product is stored in a database. A gift information storing step, a data transmitting step of transmitting the gift information to the portable terminal of the recipient corresponding to the terminal ID based on the gift information registered in the database, A collation step of acquiring information desired to be received from the portable terminal of the recipient via the commodity supply terminal storing the commodity, and collating the present information with the gift information stored in the database; An instruction information transmitting step of transmitting instruction information indicating that the product can be supplied to the product supply terminal only when the reception request information corresponds to the gift information; Characterized in that it comprises.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a product presentation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 100 incorporated in the product presentation system 10. As shown in FIG.

The product presentation system 10 includes a communication line 20 such as the Internet, mobile terminals 30 to 32 such as mobile phones and PDAs connected to the communication line 20, a product sales terminal 40 such as a vending machine, a convenience store, and the like. Store terminal 50 installed in a store, a communication company 60 for charging and transmitting / saving e-mail to the portable terminals 30 to 32, an Internet terminal 70 used at home / workplace, etc., and for presenting goods as described later. Server 100.

A terminal ID such as a mail address is assigned to each of the portable terminals 30-32. In addition, transmission / reception units 30a to 32 can exchange data with an external terminal or the like over a short distance using infrared communication, wireless communication, or the like.
a is provided.

The merchandise selling terminal 40 is a general vending machine used for unmanned sales in which merchandise is stocked inside, and a communication function is added thereto. And a data input / output unit 40b for communication with the communication line 20. Further, a monitor 40c for displaying various information is provided as described later.

The store terminal 50 includes a transmitting / receiving unit 50a for transmitting / receiving data to / from the transmitting / receiving units 30a to 32a of the portable terminals 30 to 32, and a data input / output unit 50 for the communication line 20.
b and a monitor 50c.

The server 100 includes a CPU, a memory, and the like. The control unit 101 controls various units, transfers data, performs various calculations, temporarily stores data, and the like.
An input / output control unit 102 for inputting / outputting data to / from 0,
Program storage unit 103 for storing a main program
And a data storage unit 104 composed of a magnetic disk or the like and storing various databases.

The main program includes a program for operating the control unit 101, a program for forming the screens 201 to 205, and the like.

The data storage unit 104 includes a first database 210 and a second database 211. First
The database 210 is a database for user management, and records items such as a user name, an email address, and a billing amount, as shown in FIG. here,
The data of the user name, e-mail address, and billing amount for each user is referred to as one record. That is, the first database 210 stores the records 210a, 210b, 210c,
….

The second database 211 is a merchandise presentation information database. As shown in FIG. 3B, the identification number, the presenter's e-mail address, the receiver's e-mail address, the merchandise, the amount of money, the presence or absence of the reception, and the presentation Each item such as a message from the recipient to the recipient is recorded. Here, using the identification number as a key, the identification number, the e-mail address of the giver, the e-mail address of the recipient, the product, the amount, the presence or absence of the receipt, and the message from the giver to the recipient are referred to as one record of the gift information. That is, the second database 211 stores the record 2
11a, 211b, 211c,...

Product presenting system 1 configured as described above
A procedure for giving a product from user X (presenter) to user Y (recipient) using 0 will be described. It is assumed that users X to Z have registered necessary items in first database 210 using mobile terminals 30 to 32 in advance.

The user X accesses the server 100 using the portable terminal 30. In the server 100, the mobile terminal 3
The first database 210 is referred to based on the mail address (terminal ID) of 0 to authenticate that the access is from the user X.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, the server 100 displays a predetermined screen on the portable terminal 30 based on the main program. The screen shows the user Y
201 for inputting the e-mail address of the portable terminal 31
And a screen 202 for selecting a product. Next, the user X selects a fixed message or an arbitrary message on the screen 203. When an arbitrary message is selected on the screen 203, a screen 20 for inputting a message is displayed.
4 is used to enter an arbitrary message. Screen 20
When a fixed message is selected in step 3, a fixed message selection screen (not shown) is displayed. Finally, screen 20
When the user confirms the e-mail address, the product, the message, and the amount in Step 5, necessary items are registered in each item of the second database 211, as shown in FIG. Is charged and the amount charged is the first
It is registered in the record 211a of the user X in the database 210.

In the control unit 101, the second database 21
The e-mail is transmitted to the portable terminal 31 of the user Y via the communication line 20 based on the number 1. The electronic mail may be temporarily stored in a mail server (not shown) of the communication company 60. The e-mail includes information indicating that the product was given, the product name, the presenter, a message from the presenter, and a recognition file. The recognition file is configured by encrypting a recognition number, for example.

The user Y brings the transmission section 31a of the portable terminal 31 close to the merchandise sales terminal 40 and performs an operation of transmitting a recognition file (pressing down a predetermined button, etc.), thereby recognizing the recognition file stored in the portable terminal 31. (Received information)
From the transmitting unit 31a to the transmitting / receiving unit 40a of the product sales terminal 40.
Send to In the merchandise selling terminal 40, the recognition file received by the transmitting / receiving unit 40a is transmitted to the server 1 via the communication line 20.
Send to 00.

In the server 100, based on the identification number included in the received identification file, the second database 211
, The corresponding record 211a is searched and collated.
At this time, the presence or absence of the receipt is confirmed from the record 211a,
If the product has not been received, data (instruction information) indicating that the item can be presented is transmitted to the product sales terminal 40. If the product has already been received, non-presentation data is transmitted to the product sales terminal 40.

The merchandise sales terminal 40 enables the merchandise to be received only when a signal indicating that the gift is available is received, and a predetermined merchandise is supplied from the merchandise sales terminal 40. At the same time, monitor 40
The message input by the user X is displayed in c. When a product is supplied, data is sent from the product sales terminal 40 to the server 100 via the communication line 20, and the presence or absence of the record 211a of the second database 211 is rewritten to “received”. When the merchandise sales terminal 40 receives the data that cannot be presented, the terminal 40 notifies the user that the data has been received by voice or the monitor 40c.

On the other hand, the user X of the first database 210
The billing amount recorded in the record 211a is summarized for each predetermined period (for example, one month), billed to each user via the communication company 60, and the record 211a is updated when the billing payment is completed. You.

As described above, according to the merchandise presentation system 10 according to the present embodiment, when the recipient is convenient, the merchandise can be received by the merchandise sales terminal 40 installed at a convenient location. For example, if the product is a canned soft drink, it can be picked up at a vending machine on the street corner when you are thirsty. Therefore, the receiving place is not limited to a limited place such as a home or a workplace, and the timing of receiving the product can be determined by the recipient. Also, the presenter can give the product only by specifying the e-mail address to the recipient, so there is no need to enter the destination and other troubles.
Also, if you know only the recipient's e-mail address, you can send goods.

On the other hand, since the same merchandise is stored in large quantities at the merchandise sales terminal 40, the cost of individually shipping the merchandise is not required, and the delivery cost is not burdened even for a small amount of merchandise.

In the control unit 101, the upper limit of the amount of gifts, the upper limit number, the type of items that can be presented, and the like can be set for each user as necessary.
It is stored as an item of the database 210.

In the above-described example, the case where the canned soft drink is received by the vending machine has been described. However, the product is not limited to the canned soft drink and may be another product. Further, the receiving method is not limited to the vending machine, and a terminal may be arranged in a convenience store or the like so that the product can be received free of charge.

Further, the presenter may use the Internet terminal 70 at home or office instead of the portable terminal to give a product or the like by designating the recipient's mail address.

In addition to the method of inputting the information to a screen prepared in advance by the server 100, the presenting program is stored in advance in the portable terminals 30 to 32, and the server 100 is sent by e-mail using the presenting program. May be sent to the second database 211 to send information such as the recipient's e-mail address and merchandise.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0035]

According to the present invention, it is possible to present a product at a timing desired by the recipient without requiring a special delivery cost without limiting the location of receiving the product to a home or the like. Becomes

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a product presentation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server incorporated in the product presentation system.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a database stored in a storage unit incorporated in the server.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen in the product presentation system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Product presentation system 20 ... Communication line 30-32 ... Mobile terminal 40 ... Product sales terminal 50 ... Store terminal 60 ... Communication company 70 ... Internet terminal 100 ... Server

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Claims (4)

[Claims] In a commodity presenting system for presenting a commodity from a presenter to a recipient, gift information including a terminal ID of the recipient designated by the presenter and commodity information specifying the commodity is stored in a database. Gift information storage means; data transmission means for transmitting the gift information to the recipient's portable terminal corresponding to the terminal ID based on the gift information registered in the database; Matching means for acquiring desired information from a portable terminal of the receiver via a commodity supply terminal storing the commodity, and collating the present information with the presentation information stored in the database; Instruction information transmitting means for transmitting instruction information indicating that the product can be supplied to the product supply terminal only when the desired reception information corresponds to the gift information; A product presentation system comprising: 2. The product presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the product information includes a message from the presenter to the recipient. 3. The product presentation system according to claim 1, wherein said instruction information includes message display information for displaying a predetermined message on said product supply terminal. 4. A method for presenting a product from a presenter to a recipient, wherein gift information including a terminal ID of the recipient specified by the presenter and product information for specifying the product is stored in a database. A gift information storing step; a data transmitting step of transmitting the gift information to the receiver's portable terminal corresponding to the terminal ID based on the gift information registered in the database; A collation step of obtaining the desired information from the portable terminal of the recipient via the commodity supply terminal storing the commodities, and collating the present information with the gift information stored in the database; An instruction information transmitting step of transmitting instruction information indicating that the product can be supplied to the product supply terminal only when the desired reception information corresponds to the gift information. Product presentation method characterized by the following: