JP2002163723A - It-pos system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To readily obtain merchandises and information on merchandises in all fields using a POS system. SOLUTION: This convenient system facilitates buying of merchandises, and sending and collecting information by a new method of using a bar code system, by developing a POS system for customers by using IT equipment which is currently essential for companies, and therefore expands merchandise sales and simplifies distribution and is adaptive to card companies.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a POS system which is compatible with the IT industrial society and allows a user to purchase goods immediately without choosing a place.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional POS system, barcode information by a register is tabulated by a main computer for each field, so that it is often used in superstores and home centers which are large stores. This system uses a database to aggregate customer purchasing trend information corresponding to days of the week, time zones, climate change, etc. for each store from enormous shopping information, and conducts flexible marketing. This system reduces the intermediate cost and inventory burden by shortening the cycle time from purchase to purchase and sales, and prevents opportunity loss due to shortcomings of hot-selling products.

[0003] However, since the POS system is developed for a large store, the customer does not directly use the information, and the customer currently gives the information, and is not used for the customer. There were drawbacks.

[0004]

The problem to be solved is that the information of the POS system, which is considered from the standpoint of the company, is used for the customer, so that the information and merchandise can be more widely distributed and shortened. Easy system. However, this is a point that the conventional POS system cannot be easily used because it is for a company.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention uses a multimedia device (mobile phone, personal computer, Internet, fax, digital home appliance, etc.) to purchase goods, collect information, distribute goods, and perform e-commerce (e-commerce). )
By converting such information into a bar code, it becomes a database and can be aggregated by field on the main computer, so that it is possible to provide simplified important information by providing certain information to both companies and customers. is there. By registering customer information in advance by a barcode method using a method using a personal computer mouse or a method using a mobile phone, a series of systems from payment to shipping of goods can be easily performed by the ITPOS system.

[0006] In order to eliminate the shortcomings of the POS system made for companies and to use it for customers, the purchased products must be
You can purchase products by reading barcodes directly from information magazines, catalogs, etc. with a mobile phone or a personal computer mouse. Also, people who cannot go to large stores, customers with limited time, or elderly people who use the home delivery system.・ This system is designed to expand product sales for physically handicapped people by delivering to specified destinations (homes).

[0007] However, ITPOS is a method of operating through a member store, a registered store, or a store that can use the POS system for early operation, such as those who cannot handle mobile phones, personal computers, etc., the elderly, the disabled, etc. Easy with the system. In addition, as an early POS system operation,
The stores that use the S system are operating chains such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and laundry stores. By registering the POS system to users as POS system member stores, registered stores, and dealers By issuing a membership card / registration number, you can obtain purchased products / information. After reading the membership card or registration number with an input or reader, the product barcode is read with a reader, and if payment terms are entered, the product reaches the home.

[0008] POS by registering a registrant in advance
It is a system that can be used at member stores, registered stores and dealers, and with the spread of PCs and mobile phones with barcode readers, more convenient, easy and convenient location-selecting products such as date and time, payment, etc. An ITPOS system that allows all conditions to be purchased from any location.

[0009] In the case of a personal computer or a mobile phone, a product can be purchased using a telephone line, the Internet, or satellite communication.
Access the POS system main server,
The desired information is read from specialized magazines, information magazines, catalogs, etc. into the barcode portion using a reader such as a personal computer or mobile phone, and the product information is projected on the monitor, display, TV screen, etc., and selected according to the purchase manual. It is a system that can even purchase and pay methods,
Security is assured by checking with a password and line number.

[0010] The increase in the number of information sources through the mobile phone i-mode Internet homepage corresponding to the IT society has made it difficult to browse desired information. At present, it is not possible to utilize such information, and it is considered that the further increase of information will limit the spread of the information. The spread of the POS system using a personal computer (mouse) with a barcode reader, a mobile phone, a digital home appliance, an information transmission terminal, and the like according to the present invention allows anyone to easily obtain information anywhere and thereby sell and distribute products. Is an expanded and smooth system.

[0011] When using a credit card, a debit card, or a telephone line, a method of converting into a communication charge (calligraphy) can be selected as a method of paying for a product purchase, such as product purchase, product information, and property information, and an information fee. Things.
As for the payment method, by using the POS system by registering the user, the price of goods and information charges can be freely selected at the time of purchase and also the security code can be specified because the password is specified.

According to this system invention, products and information in all fields can be easily obtained by the POS system. 1. Changes in merchandise sales methods will lead to expanded merchandise distribution and merchandise sales. 2. With the expansion of the information industry, the inconvenience of information extraction by the Internet information using mobile phones and mobile devices is eliminated by the barcode method, and a new field is developed. 3. Those who cannot shop at supermarkets, convenience stores, etc. (people with limited time, people with disabilities, etc.), and can use the POS system to specify the date and time of all products such as bookstores, furniture, clothes, catalog shopping, etc. It is possible to deliver the purchased goods to the home. From the above points, the use of POS systems designed for companies for customers will lead to an increase in product sales. Also, product distribution will be simplified, and product home delivery will be possible using IT equipment to designated customers. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, line usage fee (Carrele)
It is a system that is simpler and more convenient, and provides benefits to both users and companies.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a flow from purchase of goods / collection of information to payment of a POS system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a drawing in which a barcode reading device is attached to a personal computer mouse.

[Explanation of symbols] Personal computer monitor keyboard mouse barcode reading device mouse ball mouse backside enlarged view

FIG. 3 is a drawing in which a bar code reader is attached to a mobile phone.

[Description of Signs] Mobile phone main unit Display antenna Backside of mobile phone main body Battery cover Bar code reader

FIG. 4 is a drawing in which a bar code reading device is attached to a television remote control switch.

[Explanation of symbols] TV main unit screen Remote control switch Bar code reader Channel switch

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Claims (3)

[Claims] The present invention relates to a POS system in which a user can easily purchase a product from a destination or a home by using a multimedia device (a mobile phone, a personal computer, the Internet, a facsimile, a digital home appliance, etc.) and an information transmission terminal. Attach the barcode reading device to the lower part of the mouse used for personal computers. The barcode part of the purchased product / purchased object / required information is read with a barcode reading device below the mouse using specialized magazines, information magazines, catalogs, etc., and transmitted to the POS system main computer via telephone line, Internet, optical cable, satellite communication, etc. The ITPOS system allows the user to easily display the product information on the monitor and press the purchase switch. 2. In the case of a POS system in which a mobile phone can be used to easily purchase a product from a home or at home, a bar code reading device is provided on the mobile phone main body. There are two ways to install the device, one is to install it in the display and the other is to install it on the back and bottom of the mobile phone. In addition, by using telephone lines, the Internet, optical cables, and satellite communications, the bar code display portion is read from specialized magazines, information magazines, catalogs, etc.
S system This is an ITPOS system in which merchandise information can be displayed on a display by transmitting it to a main computer and a purchase can be easily made by pressing a purchase switch. 3. In the case of a POS system that allows easy purchase of goods and collection of information by using home appliances, a video that can be reserved on a barcode of a video reservation system that is already on the market is transmitted to a telephone line, an optical cable, the Internet, or the like. A method of transmitting data to a POS system via satellite communication was considered. In the case of a television, a barcode reader is attached to the main body or the remote control switch. Fax is to install barcode reading device on the main body or scanner part, read the barcode display part of purchased goods and information from specialized magazines, information magazines, catalogs, etc. and transmit the barcode information to the POS system main computer with the device. This is an ITPOS system in which product information can be projected on a television screen and the purchase can be easily performed by pressing a purchase switch using a remote control switch.