JP2002268020A - Machine and system for automatic contact lens vending - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a contact lens user to buy contact lenses matching himself anywhere in his life style. SOLUTION: It is made possible to vend contact lenses by an automatic contact lens vending machine 1 which vends the contact lenses by receiving lens selection information and a proper price according to examination information data and personal collation data, so while medical safety is completed, convenience to users is improved. Further, a network is structured including the automatic contact lens vending machine 1 and a host computer system 2, so the user can buy contact lenses at ease wherever the automatic contact lens vending machine 1 connected to the network is installed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to enabling a user to purchase a contact lens suitable for him / her using a contact lens vending machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when purchasing contact lenses, it is common for a user to purchase them at a predetermined contact lens store immediately after receiving medical treatment at a medical institution such as a hospital. He was trying to satisfy medical safety. Therefore, although the medical institution and the contact lens retailer follow the principle of separation of medical sales, the contact lens retailer may be affiliated with a specific medical institution, so the user will be able to sell the contact lens in advance. Most purchases were made either at the store or at one of its member stores. In addition, when trying to purchase contact lenses in another land due to travel, business trip, or moving, etc., it is necessary to purchase them again at a contact lens store after receiving medical treatment at a medical institution again. Expense burden was heavy. Here, as the purchase cost of the contact lens, generally, medical expenses such as an ophthalmic examination fee, an inspection cost such as an eyesight test, a contact lens price, and the like are required.

[0003]

However, in order to reduce the burden of medical and examination costs as described above when a user tries to repurchase contact lenses, the contact lenses that have been conventionally purchased have to be reduced. Since it had to be purchased at a store, the opportunity to purchase contact lenses was not widespread, and convenience was limited. In addition, although inexpensive products, such as disposable contact lenses, have been provided, users must pay for medical treatments and examinations one by one, which increases medical expenses. It was also a factor. On the other hand, the manufacturing and sales of contact lenses are also urgently required to reduce costs because the profit margin is decreasing due to the increase in inexpensive contact lenses, but the operating expenses of clinics and contact lens dealers are large. For this reason, even if manufacturing costs are reduced, it is very difficult to reduce operating costs related to sales, and there is a limit in simultaneously satisfying cost reduction and profitability.

In recent years, with the spread of the Internet,
Contact lenses are also sold online, and can be purchased by users at relatively low prices. However, in many cases, purchases can be made simply by presenting contact lens data, not prescription data of a medical institution. However, in such a sales form, it is often impossible to overlook the medical aspect, for example, because the responsibility of the user is heavy and medical care is not sufficient. An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a contact lens vending machine which converts inspection information data such as eyesight and curvature of an eyeball stored in a portable storage medium and personal verification data into the portable lens vending machine. Based on lens selection information from an external storage medium reading device that reads from a storage medium and lens determination means for selecting a contact lens based on the inspection information data and the personal verification data, an appropriate fee is transferred from a cash slot. On the condition that the contact lens is carried out, a product carrying means for carrying out the contact lens and a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data via a network with a host computer system are provided.

Further, as a contact lens automatic vending system, a portable storage medium storing and holding inspection information data such as eyesight and curvature of the eyeball and personal verification data, and a portable authentication medium are inserted to insert the portable authentication medium. An external storage medium reading device that reads the inspection information data and the personal verification data stored in the authentication medium for use, and lens selection information from lens determination means that selects a contact lens based on the inspection information data and the personal verification data. And a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving information and data via a network with a host computer system on the condition that an appropriate fee is given and received from a cash slot. A contact lens vending machine and the contact lens vending machine via a network And a host computer system having information control management means for generating sales data and inventory data from the data. .

[0007] As described above, a user having a portable storage medium that stores test information data and personal verification data can purchase contact lenses at any time with the contact lens vending machine according to the present invention. It is possible to significantly improve user convenience while satisfying the characteristics. In addition, by automating the transfer of money and the supply of products in the sale of contact lenses, operating costs such as personnel costs at sales counters can be reduced, so that sales prices can be reduced and profits can be improved. obtain.

Further, since the contact lens vending machine and the host computer system are connected by a network, a user can select a desired location where a plurality of contact lens vending machines belonging to the network are installed. Contact lenses can be purchased.

The examination information data and personal verification data stored and held in the portable storage medium include general hospitals,
By receiving medical treatment at a medical institution such as an ophthalmology clinic, a specialized clinic, the purchase of contact lenses is approved from the medical aspect, and inspection information data such as vision and curvature of the eyeball, which have been certified by the medical institution, and This is personal verification data including prescription data obtained by a doctor's examination and a user identification number. Then, the inspection information data and the personal verification data are used when a user purchases a contact lens by determining whether or not the purchase is possible by a lens determination unit described later.

The above-mentioned test information data and personal collation data are important for ensuring medical safety, and are regularly updated at medical institutions at regular intervals for a certain period of time. Therefore, it is desirable to determine a sellable period or a renewal period, and store and hold the personal verification data in a portable storage medium.

[0011] As a portable storage medium for storing such test information data and personal verification data, an ID card or the like capable of magnetically storing such data is preferably used. The portable storage medium may be issued by a medical institution such as a general hospital, an ophthalmological clinic, a specialty clinic, or the like, or may be system-managed based on an authentication received from the medical institution. It may be issued by an institution or the like.

The contact lens vending machine receives the inspection information data read from the portable storage medium and the lens selection information obtained by the lens determining means based on the personal verification data and the purchase of the contact lens. When the price is appropriate, the contact lens is carried out to the user. Here, the lens determination means performs collation confirmation that the inspection information data and personal collation data read from the portable storage medium are properly recognized, and selects a contact lens based on the data. It is. As a method of verifying the inspection information data and the individual verification data, for example, when the portable storage medium is issued, the contact information vending machine and / or the host computer system can update the inspection information data, the prescription data, the identification number, The personal determination data including the personal verification data including the time limit and the like are stored and retained, and the lens determination unit uses the personal determination data to verify the inspection information data and the personal verification data, and to confirm the medical purchase conditions. It is proposed to check the available sales period. Similarly, using the test information data and the personal verification data, the type and form of a contact lens that is suitable for the user and can be sold are selected. Such lens determination means can ensure sufficient medical safety.

The contact lens vending machine according to the present invention constitutes a contact lens vending system which forms a network with a host computer system. Therefore, as the lens determination unit that generates the lens selection information as described above, the processing may be executed by a contact lens vending machine, or may be executed by a host computer system. . In the case where the contact lens vending machine has the lens determination means, the contact lens vending machine stores and holds the predetermined lens determination means based on the inspection information data and the personal verification data of the portable storage medium. The personal determination data may be selected to perform data collation confirmation and selection of a contact lens, or the personal determination data stored and held in the host computer system may be read through a network to determine a predetermined lens. Means may be executed. Particularly, in the former case, there is no need to transmit and receive data to and from the host computer system every time, so that there is an advantage that the time required for purchase can be reduced. On the other hand, when the host computer system has the lens determination means, the host computer system stores and holds the data based on the inspection information data of the portable storage medium obtained from the contact lens vending machine through the network and the personal verification data. It is also possible to select the individual determination data and execute a predetermined lens determination unit.
As a result, since information can be centrally managed, there is an advantage that it is easy to perform management and operation, and it is easy to prevent fraud.

The contact lens vending system as described above includes a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from a contact lens vending machine and a host computer system connected on a network. Here, as the data transmitting / receiving means, data can be transmitted / received via a communication line from an interface provided in each contact lens vending machine and the host computer system.

Since the contact lens vending machine and the host computer system connected to the network can share resources with each other by configuring the network in this manner, the host computer system is controlled by the information control management means. In addition, sales data and inventory data of a contact lens vending machine can be generated one by one. Here, as the information control management means, for example, received from a plurality of contact lens vending machines on the network, sales data for each user in sales of contact lenses, sales data such as the sales amount and type of contact lenses, Is for controlling and managing inventory data and the like of contact lens vending machines. This allows the host computer system to centrally manage and operate the contact lens vending machines connected via the network. Further, even in a contact lens vending machine, a function of managing sales data and inventory data for own sales may be provided. In this case,
The sales data and the inventory data may be communicated to the host computer system via a network as needed, so that the host computer system can be managed by the information control management means.

As described above, the host computer system transmits the sales data and the inventory data generated from the information obtained from each contact lens vending machine through the network to the contact lens manufacturer and / or the contact lens store as needed. Is proposed. As a result, the contact lens manufacturer and the contact lens retailer can grasp the market trend of the contact lens sales and the like, and can appropriately replenish the contact lens vending machine with the stock information. Here, a contact lens maker and / or a contact lens store may be connected to a host computer system via a network so that information on sales and inventory can be transmitted efficiently and quickly.

It is also proposed that the host computer system appropriately communicates the user's purchase history and personal sales information such as the purchase time obtained from each contact lens vending machine through the network and information such as the renewal time limit to a medical institution as appropriate. Is done. As described above, the medical institution obtains the user information, so that the medical care can be sufficiently performed. Here, by connecting a medical institution to the network so as to increase the efficiency and speed of information, it is possible to promptly provide medical treatment to the user.
As described above, the host computer system builds a network system including a contact lens vending machine, a contact lens maker and / or a contact lens store, and a predetermined medical institution, thereby satisfying user convenience. Satisfaction with medical safety,
Production and sales efficiency can be efficiently and promptly improved in accordance with market trends and the like.

As the automatic sale of the contact lens as described above, a user uses a host computer system according to the present invention in advance by using an information display system such as an Internet homepage from a terminal device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer. A search for the stock status of a lens, a sales place, and the like, a guide to a medical institution or the like that can authenticate test information data and personal verification data required for a portable storage medium, and a reservation for purchase of a contact lens can be made. It is suggested to do so. Here, as a reservation sale, for example, the user uses the homepage to notify the place of purchase and his / her identification number,
The host computer system or the contact lens vending machine obtains lens selection information in advance by the lens determination means based on the identification number, and prepares the contact lens. Then, when the user inserts the portable storage medium with a predetermined contact lens vending machine, the user confirms the identification number, the inspection information data and the personal verification data from the portable storage medium, and is sold by giving and receiving a fee. You may make it. In addition, by using the above-mentioned homepage or e-mail, etc., the user who has been authenticated in advance is notified of the expiration date of the test information data and the personal verification data, the safety awareness in using contact lenses, etc. It may also help to increase the safety in using contact lenses.

On the other hand, as the settlement of the contact lens purchase fee, not only cash but also a prepaid card, a credit card, a bank card, electronic money, or the like may be used. Also, a function may be provided in which an invoice is issued at the time of purchase and the invoice is settled at a predetermined place.

The contact lens vending machine according to the present invention enables a user having a portable storage medium for storing test information data and personal verification data to purchase a desired contact lens at any time and place, and to provide a medical product. As
It is desirable to be installed in a controlled place. Therefore, as an installation place, a convenience store, a department store, a pharmacy, etc. are mentioned, for example.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a networked contact lens vending system according to the present invention.
A plurality of contact lens vending machines 1, a host computer system 2, a contact lens maker 4, a contact lens store 5, and a medical institution 6 are connected by a network. In FIG. 1, details of one contact lens vending machine 1 are shown, and details of another contact lens vending machine 1 are omitted.

The portable storage medium 3 inserted into the contact lens vending machine 1 and previously storing the inspection information data and the personal verification data stores the visual acuity and the like for which the user has been authenticated from a predetermined medical institution 6 in advance. Examination information data such as the curvature of the eyeball, and prescription data approved by medical treatment of an ophthalmologist and the like, personal identification data including an identification number indicating the data, and a renewal time limit are magnetically stored. Things.

The contact lens vending machine 1 includes an external storage medium reading device 22 having a medium insertion slot 21 for inserting the portable storage medium 3 storing and storing the above-mentioned inspection information data and personal verification data, A computer 23 for managing personal verification data, sales data and inventory data, and transmitting and receiving the data to and from the host computer system 2 via a network, and a charge determining device 2 for determining whether or not the charge entered by the user is legitimate
7 and a product unloading device 29 for the computer 23 to unload the contact lens from the unloading port 28 based on the lens selection information and the information from the fee judging device 27.

Here, the computer 23 is provided with a central control unit CPU and a storage device for managing the inventory of the contact lenses owned by the computer 23, and for examining the inspection information data and the individual verification data read from the portable storage medium 3. Control management means for temporarily storing the data, and product unloading means for controlling and executing the unloading operation of the contact lens based on the lens selection information and the charge information of the charge determination device 29, together with the host computer system 2, inspection information data, and personal verification data. , An information transmission means for transmitting and receiving sales data, inventory data, and the like. A communication circuit constituting a network connected from this interface to the host computer system 2 comprises a high-speed communication line such as an analog line or a digital line, and a communication cable 30 suitable for the communication line is provided in the computer 23. ing.

On the front surface of the contact lens vending machine 1 (see FIG. 2), there is provided a panel display 25 for displaying the type of contact lens, inventory information, etc. of the contact lens vending machine.
And a switch 24 for the user to select a contact lens desired to be purchased. The panel display 25 has a touch panel function,
By providing a touch type switch 24 on the display surface of a CRT display or a liquid crystal display and operating the switch 24 according to the display on the panel display 25,
The display of the operation explanation of the vending machine, the stock information, the user's authentication expiration date, and the like, and the information of another contact lens vending machine, the information of the medical institution 6, and the like may be displayed as necessary.

A coin insertion slot 31 or a bill insertion slot 32 and a card insertion / ejection slot 33 are provided on the front surface of the contact lens vending machine 1 so that a predetermined fee can be inserted. When the fee is input, the input fee is detected by the fee determination device 27, and the change and the input fee are returned from the return port 34 as necessary. The credit card, the bank card, and the like are returned through the card insertion / ejection port 33 after performing necessary processing.

On the other hand, the host computer system 2
The storage device includes a central control unit CPU, a storage device, and an interface connected to a network. The storage device includes examination information data such as the visual acuity and curvature of an eyeball of an authenticated user, an identification number, prescription data, and an update. Individual determination data including personal verification data such as a time limit is stored and held. In addition, inventory data and sales data of the contact lens vending machine 1 in the network, medical institution 6
Information, contact lens maker 4, contact lens store 5 information, and the like are stored and held. Furthermore, a program for performing authentication determination based on test information data and personal verification data as lens determination means, or a program for managing and operating various information stored in the storage device and a network system as information control management means Is stored in the storage device. It also has a security function to keep network information confidential and a function to deal with computer viruses.

Further, the host computer system 2
It is also connected to an open network via an interface, so that general information such as contact lens product information and medical institution 6 information stored in a storage device can be provided at any time through the Internet or the like. Further, it is possible to respond to purchase reservations and the like from users through the Internet.

Next, the procedure for selling contact lenses by the contact lens vending machine 1 and the contact lens vending system will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. The user receives medical treatment of a doctor such as an ophthalmologist at a predetermined medical institution 6, examines test data such as eyesight and curvature of an eyeball, an identification number of the user, prescription data of a doctor,
And it is authenticated with the personal verification data consisting of the renewal time limit. Then, the test information data and the personal verification data are
The information is stored and held in the host computer system 2 as personal determination data, and is also stored and held in the portable storage medium 3 and issued to the user (see FIG. 3).

Next, when the user who has received the portable storage medium 3 inserts the portable storage medium 3 into the medium insertion slot 21 of the contact lens vending machine 1 installed in a convenience store or the like, the external storage medium is read. Device 22
Reads the test information data and the personal verification data in the portable storage medium 3 and
Through the host computer system 2. At this time, the computer 23 checks the update time limit from the read data. If the update time limit has expired, the computer 23 displays “update time limit” on the panel display 25 and inserts the portable storage medium 3 through the medium insertion slot 21. Return (see Fig. 4).

The host computer system 2 reads the individual determination data stored in the storage device from the identification number based on the inspection information data and the individual verification data received from the contact lens vending machine 1, and reads the central control unit CPU Performs verification and confirmation of the data by the authentication determination program. If there is no problem between the received examination information data and the personal verification data, the contact lens form is selected, and the lens selection information obtained thereby is transmitted to the contact lens vending machine 1 via the network. Then, the contact lens vending machine 1 that has received the lens selection information displays on the panel display 25 the contact lens that can be sold and the contact lens selling price suitable for the user based on this information. The user selects a desired contact lens according to the display on the panel display 25, and charges a fee for the desired contact lens from the coin slot 31 to insert a coin or a bill slot 32.
Insert more banknotes or use card insertion / ejection slot 3
Insert credit card etc. from 3. When the fee determination device 27 confirms the transfer of the fee corresponding to the contact lens selected by the user, the product unloading device 29 unloads the contact lens from the unloading port 28 so that the user receives the desired contact lens. (See FIG. 4). The computer 23 stores the sales data including the sales date and time, the lens type, and the like by selling such contact lenses in its own storage device, and transmits it to the host computer system 2 together with the inventory data. The host computer system 2 stores and holds the sales data and the inventory data in its own storage device.

In the above selling process, when the host computer system 2 determines that the inspection information data and the individual verification data received from the contact lens vending machine 1 are incomplete by the lens determining means,
A sale refusal is transmitted to the computer vending machine 1. The contact lens vending machine 1 that has received the notification notifies the panel display 25 of the sale prohibition and the reason, and returns the portable storage medium 3 from the medium insertion port 21.

Here, the contact lens vending machine 1
Is to store the lens selection information received from the host computer system 2 in a storage device in the computer 23 so that the next time the same user makes a purchase, the computer 23 checks the identification number and the renewal time limit, Only when the information data and the personal verification data are not updated, the contact lenses may be sold based on the stored lens selection information.

When the fee for the contact lens is received by a credit card, a bank card, or the like, the fee judging device 27 outputs the ID of the credit card, the bank card, or the like.
Data and the like are read, and the ID data is transmitted to the host computer system 2 via the network. The host computer system 2 checks the ID data with a predetermined credit card company or bank,
Charge usage fees. When the consent of the credit card company or the bank is obtained, the host computer system 2 transmits a sales permit to the contact lens vending machine 1, and the contact lens is carried out to the user.

On the other hand, the contact lens vending machine 1 issues a bill as a payment method of the purchase price of the contact lens, and the user uses the bill to check the cash at a convenience store or the like where the contact lens vending machine 1 is installed. The purchase fee may be paid at. As a result, the user can pay the fee at the same time as other products purchased at the convenience store.

The sale of the contact lenses described above includes the computer 23 of the contact lens vending machine 1
The storage device may store the personal determination data of the user and the authentication determination program in advance, so that the computer 23 can guide the lens determination information. For example, when the user inserts the portable storage medium 3 into the contact lens vending machine 1, the computer 23 stores and holds the computer 23 based on the inspection information data and the personal verification data read by the external medium reading device 22. The personal judgment data of the corresponding user and the authentication judgment program are called to perform authentication confirmation and selection of a contact lens. The contact lenses available for purchase by the user are displayed on the panel display 25 based on the lens selection information obtained in this manner, so that the user can purchase desired contact lenses. According to this, the contact lens vending machine 1 does not need to transmit the authentication data to the host computer system 2 and receive the lens determination information every time the product is sold, so that there is an advantage that the time required for the sales can be reduced. . The sales data and the inventory data may be transmitted to the host computer system 2 at every sale or periodically.

Further, the host computer system 2
It manages the sales data and the inventory data by the contact lens vending machine 1 comprehensively, and informs the contact lens manufacturer 4 and the contact lens store 5 of the user trends and market trends based on the sales data and the inventory information. I have to. As a result, there is an advantage that the contact lens maker 4 and the contact lens store 5 can replenish the contact lenses as necessary, and can use the contact lenses for future product development. Such information can be obtained from contact lens manufacturers 4 and contact lens retailers 5
Is connected to the host computer system 2 via a network so that it can be appropriately used at any time. Here, the contact lens vending machine 1 may manage its own inventory, and may transmit inventory data directly to the contact lens manufacturer 4 and the contact lens store 5 through a network.

Similarly, the host computer system 2
Alternatively, personal purchase information such as a user's purchase history by the contact lens vending machine 1 may be notified to the medical institution 6 as necessary. Also in this case, information can be efficiently transmitted by connecting the medical institutions 6 via a network.

As the user information stored and held in the portable storage medium 3 as described above, only the identification number and the update term are stored and held in the portable storage medium 3, and based on the identification number, the lens determination unit performs It is also possible to derive lens selection information from personal determination data stored and held in the contact lens vending machine 1 and / or the host computer system 2.

On the other hand, as the sale of contact lenses, a user may be able to make a reservation sale from a terminal device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer via the Internet. For example, a user accesses a homepage of the contact lens vending system established on the Internet, and makes a reservation according to a reservation sales function provided on the homepage. When the user inputs an identification number in accordance with a predetermined reservation sales procedure, the host computer system 2 confirms the individual determination data and selects a contact lens based on the identification number, and determines a contact lens and a sales place that the user can purchase. Display on homepage. The reservation is completed when the user selects a contact lens and a selling place and determines a receiving time in accordance with the selection. The host computer system 2
The reservation information (identification number, lens selection information, receiving time) is transmitted to the contact lens vending machine 1 designated by the user to secure a predetermined contact lens. Thereafter, when the user enters the portable storage medium 3 and the fee in the contact lens vending machine 1 designated by the user at a predetermined time, the contact lens vending machine 1 checks the reservation information received in advance, and Is carried out (see FIG. 5). Further, in such a reservation sale using the Internet, it is possible to pay a fee in advance by electronic money at the time of reservation.

In addition, the above-described home page on the Internet may allow the user to know the authentication expiration date or the like by inputting his / her own identification number or the like. The situation, sales price, sales location, product information, medical institution 6 information, etc. may be transmitted not only to the authenticated user but also to the general public. Further, the user who has been authenticated may be notified of the safety enlightenment regarding the use of the contact lens, the renewal time limit, and the like by e-mail, direct mail, or the like.

As described above, according to the contact lens vending machine and the contact lens vending system according to the present invention, if the user is within the renewal deadline, the user can newly enter a medical institution at a travel destination, a business trip destination, or a moving destination. In step 6, a contact lens can be purchased without consultation.

The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and can be implemented in various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0044]

According to the present invention, in selling contact lenses, a portable storage medium storing and retaining predetermined test information data and personal verification data is inserted into a contact lens vending machine to be suitable for a user at any time. Since the contact lenses can be sold, it is possible to improve the convenience in purchasing by users while satisfying medical safety. In addition, since the transfer of money and the supply of commodities in the sale of contact lenses are automated, personnel costs and the like at a sales window can be reduced, so that the selling price can be reduced and profits can be improved.

Further, since a network was constructed by the contact lens vending machine and a host computer system for centrally managing and operating the contact lens vending machine, a contact lens vending machine belonging to the network was installed. The user can purchase the lens wherever he or she is, so that the user can easily purchase the lens even when traveling, traveling, or moving.

Further, since the host computer system manages sales and inventory of contact lenses, and manages user information and the like, it is possible to reduce the risk of misuse or improper use of contact lenses and to reduce medical risks. Since the above-mentioned care can be promoted, the user can obtain a correction of his or her eyesight with ease.

Further, by connecting a network with a contact lens maker and / or a contact lens store and a medical institution, sales data inventory data, user information, and the like managed by the host computer system can be transmitted as needed. This can help contact lens manufacturers improve productivity and guide new product development.Contact lens manufacturers and contact lens retailers can appropriately replenish contact lens vending machines with contact lenses. It can be performed. In addition, medical institutions can easily perform medical management for users.

In this way, by certifying the sale of contact lenses from the medical point of view and selling them by vending machines, medical sales can be completely separated, and the administrative effect is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a specific example of a contact lens vending system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a specific example of a contact lens vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart relating to user authentication.

FIG. 4 is a sales flow chart of the contact lens vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a reservation sale of a contact lens according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Contact lens vending machine 2 Host computer system 3 Portable storage medium 4 Contact lens maker 5 Contact lens store 6 Medical institution 22 External storage medium reading device

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An examination information data such as a visual acuity and a curvature of an eyeball stored in a portable storage medium and personal verification data,
Based on lens selection information from an external storage medium reading device that reads from the portable storage medium and lens determination means for selecting a contact lens based on the test information data and the personal verification data, an appropriate fee is paid from a cash slot. A contact lens vending machine, comprising: a product carrying means for carrying out the contact lens on condition that the contact lens is exchanged; and a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data via a network with a host computer system. 2. Inspection information data such as visual acuity and curvature of an eyeball,
A portable storage medium storing and holding personal verification data, and an external storage medium reading device for reading test information data and personal verification data stored in the portable authentication medium by inserting the portable authentication medium; Based on the lens selection information from the lens determination means for selecting a contact lens based on the test information data and the personal verification data, and unloading the contact lens on condition that an appropriate fee is received and received from a cash slot. A contact lens vending machine having a product unloading means and a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from a host computer system via a network, and a data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the contact lens vending machine via a network Means and information for generating sales data and inventory data from the received data Contact lenses vending system, which is a network system including a host computer system that includes a control management means. 3. An inspection in which personal identification data authenticated by a predetermined medical institution is stored and held in a contact lens vending machine and / or a host computer system, and the personal information is read from a portable storage medium by lens determination means. 3. The contact lens automatic vending system according to claim 2, wherein the information data and the personal verification data are collated and confirmed to determine whether or not to sell the contact lens and derive lens selection information. 4. The host computer system transmits to the contact lens vending machine lens selection information derived based on the inspection information data and the individual verification data received from the contact lens vending machine by the lens determination means, The contact lens automatic vending system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a predetermined contact lens is carried out to a user. 5. A host computer system manages the inventory and sales status of the contact lenses of the contact lens vending machine through an information control and management means through a network, and stores the sales data and the inventory data in the contact lens maker and / or the inventory data through the network. Or transmitting the information to a contact lens store.
The contact lens automatic vending system according to claim 4. 6. The host computer system transmits personal purchase information such as a user's purchase history and purchase time from a sales data generated by the information control management means to a predetermined medical institution via a network. The contact lens vending system according to claim 2. 7. A user can make a reservation for purchase of a contact lens through a host computer system by using an information display system such as an Internet homepage using a terminal device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer. The contact lens vending system according to any one of claims 2 to 6.