JP2002278712A - Information data output system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information data output system by which information data transmitted from a server are outputted in a prescribed unified form by a terminal irrespective of difference in compatibility of terminals due to a description language of an HTTP. SOLUTION: Software to make the information data possible to be outputted in the prescribed form irrespective of the difference in compatibility of the terminals due to the description language of the HTTP is installed in the terminal by which the information data can be received from the server, the server is provided with a data converting means to convert the information data into intermediate data which can be electronically processed by the software and a data transmitting means to transmit the intermediate data to the terminal via the Internet and the terminal to receive the intermediate data outputs the information data converted into the intermediate data via a printing means by using the software.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information data output system for outputting individual information data of goods and services received via the Internet in a unified predetermined format.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Individual information data of goods and individual information of services stored in an internal address file of a server device are transmitted over a network on the Internet, and a terminal device receiving the data transmits the data via a printer. May be output. The following is a description of an example of a paper slip for outputting the individual information data for sale of a product.

[0003] A product has a product name, a selling price,
Attach a paper card such as a price card, specification sheet, outline manual, etc. that describes individual information data such as the name of the manufacturer who manufactured the product, the name of the seller selling the product, the catch phrase of the product, the performance of the product, the form of the product, etc. Is done.

The individual information data is input to a server device owned by the manufacturer via input means such as a keyboard, a scanner, and a digital camera, and is stored in an internal address file of the server device. The individual information data is transmitted from the server device via the Internet to a terminal device installed in a store that sells products. At the store, the transmitted individual information data is printed on printing paper via a printer connected to the terminal device, and is used as a paper slip.

[0005]

However, in the output of the individual information data, HTTP (HyperText T) is used.
If there is a difference in compatibility between the description language of transfer protocol (Transfer Protocol) and the terminal device that has received the individual information data (differences in the terminal device model, operating system, application software, font environment, etc. with respect to HTTP), the individual information data May be irregularly scattered and displayed on a display, or printed on printing paper in a messy state in which characters are mixed up. In order to correct this, the dealer must perform data processing such as character replacement, format setting, print style setting, and print position specification for the individual information data, which requires time and effort.

If there is a difference in the compatibility, the terminal device may not be able to read the individual information data itself. In this case, each dealer must obtain the individual information data from the manufacturer by mail or facsimile.

[0007] It is an object of the present invention to allow a terminal device to output individual information data transmitted from a server device in a unified predetermined format regardless of a difference in compatibility of the terminal device with the HTTP description language. An object of the present invention is to provide an information data output system which can save time and effort for data processing on individual information data and obtaining individual information data by mail or the like.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is based on the premise that it is possible to store at least one of individual information data of a product to be sold and individual information data of a service to be provided, And at least one server device capable of transmitting the stored individual information data over a network on the Internet, and a large number of terminal devices accessible to the server device via the Internet, An information data output system for outputting the individual information data received from the device.

On this assumption, the present invention is characterized in that each of the terminal devices is provided with an HTTP (Hyper
Irrespective of differences in the compatibility of the terminal devices with the description language of rText Transfer Protocol), shared application software is installed which enables the terminal devices to output the individual information data in a unified predetermined format, The server device includes a data conversion unit that converts the individual information data into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the software, and a data transmission unit that transmits the intermediate data to the terminal device via the Internet. The terminal device that has received the intermediate data from the server device outputs the individual information data converted to the intermediate data using the software via the printing unit.

[0010] The present invention has the following embodiments. (1) The server device has software transmission means for transmitting the shared application software over the network, and the terminal device can receive and install the software via the Internet. (2) The individual information data of the product is the type of the product,
Product name, selling price, name of the manufacturer who manufactured the product, name of the seller selling the product, catchphrase of the product, performance of the product, form of the product, at least the type and the product name of the product And the selling price. (3) The server device, based on the type of the product,
A first data correction unit for classifying the individual information data of the product into a predetermined type of product group; and a first type of product group classified by the first data correction unit based on a request from the terminal device. And a first data extracting means for extracting individual information data for each designated product group designated by the terminal device, wherein the individual data for each designated product group extracted by the first data extracting device are provided. The data conversion means and the data transmission means are executed for information data. (4) The server device, based on a manufacturer name of the product, a second data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the product into a product group by manufacturer, and based on a request from the terminal device, A second data extracting unit that extracts individual information data for each of the specified manufacturer-specific product groups specified by the terminal device from among the manufacturer-specific product groups divided by the second data correction unit, The data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute the individual information data for each of the designated manufacturer-specific product groups extracted by the second data extraction unit. (5) The server device, based on a name of a seller of the product, a third data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the product into a product group for each seller, and based on a request from the terminal device, A third data extracting unit for extracting individual information data for each designated merchandise group specified by the terminal device from the merchandise group classified by the third data correction unit, The data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute the individual information data for each designated merchandise group extracted by the third data extraction unit. (6) The individual information data of the service is the type of the service,
Service name, offer price, the name of the planner who planned the service, the name of the provider who provides the service, the catchphrase of the service, the content of the service, at least the type and the service name and the offer price is there. (7) The server device, based on the type of the service,
A fourth correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the service into a predetermined type of service group, and from the type-specific service group classified by the fourth data correction unit based on a request from the terminal device. And fourth data extracting means for extracting individual information data for each designated type service group designated by the terminal device, wherein the individual information for each designated type service group extracted by the fourth data extracting means is provided. The data conversion means and the data transmission means are executed for data. (8) The server device, based on a name of the planner of the service, a fifth data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the service into a group of services by planner, and based on a request from the terminal device, And a fifth data extracting unit that extracts individual information data for each designated planner-specific service group designated by the terminal device from the planner-specific service group divided by the fifth data correction unit, The data conversion unit and the data transmission unit are executed for the individual information data for each designated planner-specific service group extracted by the fifth data extraction unit. (9) the server device, based on a name of the service provider, a sixth data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the service into a service group by provider, and based on a request from the terminal device, A sixth data extracting unit that extracts individual information data for each designated provider-specific service group designated by the terminal device from the provider-specific service group divided by the sixth data correction unit, The data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute the individual information data for each designated provider-specific service group extracted by the sixth data extraction unit. (10) The individual information data of the product is output to a paper form to be provided for sale of the product via the printing means, and the individual information data of the service is provided to a paper form to be provided for the service via the printing means. Output to the vote.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of an information data output system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are a configuration diagram of an information data output system shown as an example and a block diagram showing an example of each means executed by the system. In this system, paper slips for sale of sporting goods are output. This system includes a first server device 1 and a terminal device 2 connected thereto, and a second server device 5 and a terminal device 6 connected thereto. The first server device 1 and the terminal device 2 are installed at a number of manufacturers (manufacturers) that manufacture sporting goods. The second server device 5 and the terminal device 6 are installed at a number of dealers (sellers) that purchase and sell sporting goods from manufacturers.
The first server device 1 and the second server device 5 can transmit and receive e-mail via the Internet 10.

The first server device 1 is a personal computer having a central processing unit (not shown) and a memory unit (not shown). The memory unit has an instruction file in which a program in the system is stored, and an internal address file for storing data.

The central processing unit activates a program stored in the memory unit under the control of the operating system, and executes each unit described below according to the program. The central processing unit fetches a program corresponding to each unit to be executed from the memory unit as needed, decodes the program, and outputs necessary commands.

The central processing unit takes in the received or input data, assigns an address to each data, and stores the data in each area allocated to the internal address file. The data includes individual information data on sports equipment,
It contains all the information data necessary for the operation of this system. The first server device 1 and the terminal device 2 are connected via a network interface (not shown).

The terminal device 2 includes a central processing unit (not shown)
And a personal computer having a memory unit (not shown). A display 3 and a keyboard 4 are connected to the terminal device 2 via an input / output interface (not shown).

The second server device 5 and the terminal device 6 are personal computers having a central processing unit (not shown) and a memory unit (not shown). The second server device 5 and the terminal device 6 are connected via a network interface (not shown). A display 7, a keyboard 8, and a printer 9 are connected to the terminal device 6 via an input / output interface (not shown). A mail client is installed in the terminal device 6.

The first and second server devices 1 and 5 can transmit e-mail to a number of other server devices (not shown) existing on a network in the Internet 10 and can transmit electronic mail from the server devices. Mail can be received.

Software for transmitting and receiving electronic mail is installed in the first and second server devices 1 and 5. Among the software, for sending e-mail, SMTP (Simple Mail Tran
Sfer Protocol).
For receiving e-mail, POP3 (Post Of)
file Protocol Version 3).

The second server device 5 receives the individual information data of the sporting goods transmitted from the first server device 1,
It is distributed to the terminal device 6. Also, the second server device 5
Transmits an instruction from the terminal device 6 to the first server device 1.

The individual information data on sporting goods includes the kind of the goods, the product name of the goods, the selling price, the name of the maker (manufacturer) who manufactured the goods, the name of the store that sells the goods (name of the seller), and the name of the goods. Catchphrase, performance of goods,
There are forms of supplies.

The types of equipment include golf, soccer, skiing, tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, baseball and the like, as well as golf clubs, soccer balls, skis, tennis rackets, badminton rackets, baseball gloves. And other sports equipment. In addition, the types of equipment include clothing such as sportswear, socks and shoes, and equipment for facilities such as tennis nets, soccer goals, and poles for volleyball.

The product name includes not only a proper noun attached to specify each product but also a common name of the product. The selling price includes not only the actual price of the goods but also the MSRP and the open price. Manufacturer and dealer names include not only the trade names of the manufacturers and dealers,
Abbreviations and marks representing them are also included.

The performance is a property, a test result when a product is used, a material of the product, a size of the product, and the like represented by characters, numerical values, a comparison table, a graph, and the like. The form is a general view, a partial view, a partial cutaway view, a photograph of the article, an illustration of the article, etc. of the article.

The manufacturer inputs the individual information data on the articles from the keyboard 4 to the terminal device 2. The individual information data can be taken in from a scanner or a digital camera that can be connected to the terminal device 2.

Although not shown, the display 3 connected to the terminal device 2 displays an icon for each sport type and an input area for the sport type. The operator of the maker clicks on an item-specific icon or inputs an item in the input area to start a new line.

After these operations have been performed, the display shows icons for each type of sporting goods related to the selected item and an input area for the type. The operator can click the icon for each type or
Alternatively, enter a product in the input area and start a new line.

Next, the display 3 displays an input area for individual information data including a product name, a selling price, a maker name, a store name, a catch phrase, a performance, and a form of the article. The operator uses the keyboard 4 to input the individual information data in the input area, and clicks the data storage tab.

The input individual information data is sent from the terminal device 2 to the first server device 1 as shown in FIG. 2, and is stored in the internal address file of the first server device 1 (S-1).

The operator of the store accesses the address of the first server device 1 and searches the individual information data stored in the first server device 1 (S-2). Note that the terminal device 6
Has shared application software installed.

The shared application software is H
TTP (HyperText Transfer Pro)
even if there is a difference in compatibility between the description language (tocol) and the terminal device 6 (a difference in the model, operating system, application software, font environment, etc. of the terminal device 6 with respect to HTTP). The individual information data is displayed on the display 7 and the individual information data is printed in a unified predetermined format on the printer 9.
Is the software to print.

Here, the predetermined format refers to a state in which individual information data arranged based on a certain regularity is regularly displayed on the display 7 or printed from the printer 9.

The shared application software automatically determines the number of characters and lines on the printing paper, the number of individual information data to be printed on the printing paper, the character size and character font, the margins at the upper and lower edges and both side edges of the printing paper, and the like. It has a function of setting, and a function of displaying or printing individual information data on the display 7 or printing paper in an optimal layout without waste.

As a specific example, for example, when B5 vertical printing paper is selected in the terminal device 6, the number of characters per line is set to 80, the number of lines per page is set to 30, and the upper and lower edges of the paper and both sides are set. The margins with the edges are set to 10 mm, and the data is arranged so that all of the individual information data fits on the printing paper.

The operator designates all of the individual information data or required data from the individual information data, and inputs an instruction to transmit the data from the keyboard 8 to the terminal device 6 (S-3). The transmission instruction is transmitted from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further transmitted from the second server device 5 to the first server device 1 via the Internet 10.

In the first server device 1, based on the instruction from the terminal device 6, the individual information data is converted into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (data conversion means) (S-4). First server device 1
Transmits the intermediate data to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (data transmission means) (S-5).

The intermediate data is distributed from the second server device 5 to the terminal device 6. Terminal device 6 that has received the intermediate data
Reads the individual information data converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software (S-
6) The individual information data is displayed via the display 7. The individual information data is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-7).

The first server device 1 has the following data correction means and data extraction means, and categorizes and extracts individual information data by these means.

The first server device 1 can classify the individual information data of the article into a group of goods classified by type based on the type (first data correction means). First server device 1
Can extract, based on a request from the terminal device 6, individual information data for each specified type-specific product group specified by the terminal device 6 from among the type-specific product groups classified by the first data correction unit. Yes (first data extraction means).

The first server device 1 can categorize the individual information data of the article into a product group for each manufacturer based on the manufacturer name (manufacturer name) (second data correction means). The first server device 1, based on a request from the terminal device 6,
Individual information data for each designated manufacturer-specific product group designated by the terminal device 6 can be extracted from the manufacturer-specific product group categorized by the second data correction means (second data extraction means).

The first server device 1 can classify the individual information data of articles into merchandise groups based on the name of the store (name of the seller) (third data correction means). The first server device 1, based on a request from the terminal device 6,
Individual information data for each designated merchandise group specified by the terminal device 6 can be extracted from among the merchandise groups classified by the third data correcting means (third data extracting means).

The first server device 1 can rearrange the individual information data of the articles in alphabetical order or alphabetical order in addition to the correction means. Further, the first server device 1 can extract only the individual information data designated by the terminal device 6 from the individual information data based on the request from the terminal device 6. further,
The first server device 1 can rearrange the individual information data in the order specified by the terminal device 6.

The first server device 1 executes the correction means at the time of individual information data search described later, and executes the extraction means after the terminal device 6 issues an instruction to transmit individual information data. In the first server device 1, the correction means can be executed each time the individual information data is stored.

FIGS. 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing details of the block diagram of FIG. The operator of the store accesses the address of the first server device 1 from a WWW browser on the Internet 10 (S-11). After the first server device 1 and the terminal device 6 are connected via the Internet 10, the operator can search the terminal device 6 for individual information data.

At the time of searching for the individual information data, the terminal device 6 determines whether or not the shared application software is installed therein (S-12). When the shared application software has not been installed, the terminal device 6 displays an instruction to install the software on the display 7. The operator installs the shared application software according to the instruction of the terminal device 6 (S-13).

In this system, shared application software is transmitted from the first server device 1 to the Internet 1
0 on the network. The operator downloads the shared application software to the terminal device 6 via the second server device 5 and installs it using the setup program. Also, a CD storing shared application software
It can also be installed using ROM.

After the shared application software is installed, a search screen (not shown) for the individual information data of the sporting goods is displayed on the display 7 (S-14).

The operator of the store can (1) search for individual information data based on a product group by type, (2) search for individual information data based on a product group by manufacturer, and (3) search for a product group by seller. Of individual information data based on the information. The search information icons (1) to (3) are displayed on the display 7, and the search information can be selected by clicking any of the search information icons.

In the first server device 1, while the operator is searching for the individual information data, the first to third correction means converts the individual information data into a product group by type, a product group by manufacturer, a product group by seller, Classify into one of the. When the search is completed, the result is displayed on the display 7. It should be noted that on the display 7, sporting events, manufacturers, dealers, sporting goods and the like are displayed in alphabetical order. The search procedure performed by the operator will be described below.

When the search information icon of the above (1) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on a product group by type (S-15). The first server device 1 classifies the individual information data into various sports events (commodity groups by type) (first data correction means) (S-16). On the display 7, icons for respective items such as golf, soccer, skiing, tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and baseball are displayed, and an input area for each item is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab and a search clear tab of the individual information data of the item (S-17). The operator selects any one of reception of individual information data, continuation of search, and clear (S-18),
(S-19).

To receive the individual information data, click the reception tab. The item-specific icon is displayed on the display 7 again. When golf and soccer are clicked from the item-specific icons, a transmission instruction of the individual information data is transmitted from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5,
Further, the second server device 5 via the Internet 10
Is transmitted to the first server 1 (S-20). First
The server device 1 extracts all the individual information data on golf and soccer (individual information data for each specified type of product group) according to the transmission instruction (first data extraction means).
(S-21).

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data relating to golf and soccer extracted by the first data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-22). First
The server device 1 transmits the intermediate data to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (S-23).

The second server device 5 stores the received intermediate data in the memory, and distributes the intermediate data to the terminal device 6 (S-24). The terminal device 6 reads the individual information data of golf and soccer converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software,
These are stored in the memory (S-25).

The terminal device 6 can designate golf from the individual information data of golf and soccer, and further designate a golf ball from golf to obtain individual information data on the golf ball. The display 7 shows the product name, sales price, manufacturer name, store name, catch phrase, performance,
The form is replaced with the print image and displayed (S-
26). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S
-27).

To continue the search, click the item-specific icon or enter the item in the input area without clicking the reception tab. Here, when the tennis icon is clicked, the first server device 1 further categorizes the individual information data categorized into various items into each tennis equipment (product group by type) such as wear, gut, and shoes (first item). Correction means) (S-28). The display 7 displays icons for tennis equipment such as wear, gut, shoes, balls, rackets, racket covers, and racket bags, and also displays an input area for tennis equipment. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab and a search clear tab of the individual information data of the tool (S-2).
9). The operator selects one of reception and clear of the individual information data (S-30).

When the receiving tab is clicked, the tool-specific icons are displayed on the display 7 again. When the icon of the tennis racket is clicked from the tool-specific icons, a transmission instruction of the individual information data on the clicked tennis racket is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further, the second server device via the Internet 10. 5 to the first server device 1 (S-31).
The first server device 1 extracts individual information data (individual information data for each specified type of product group) related to the tennis racket in accordance with the transmission instruction (first data extracting means) (S-3).
2).

The terminal device 6 can designate necessary data from the individual information data of the tennis racket and instruct the first server device 1 to transmit the data. The specification of necessary data is, for example, designating a product name, a selling price, and a catch phrase from among data of a product name, a selling price, a maker name, a store name, a catch phrase, performance, and a form. The first server device 1 extracts a product name, a selling price, and a catch phrase from the individual information data.

The terminal device 6 can instruct the first server device 1 to rearrange the individual information data of the tennis racket. Data rearrangement means, for example, placing a catchphrase at the beginning, a product name after that, and a selling price after that. The first server device 1 sorts the individual information data in the order of the catchphrase, the product name, and the selling price.

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data on the tennis racket extracted by the first data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-33). The first server device 1 transmits the intermediate data to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (S-34).

The second server device 5 stores the received intermediate data in the memory and distributes the intermediate data to the terminal device 6 (S-35). The terminal device 6 reads the individual information data of the tennis racket converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-36).

The terminal device 6 can designate one or two or more tennis rackets from the individual information data of a large number of tennis rackets, and can obtain the individual information data relating to the designated tennis rackets. The display 7 shows the product name, sales price, manufacturer name, store name, tagline, performance, and the like of one or more specified tennis rackets.
The form is replaced with the print image and displayed (S-
37). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S
-38).

When the search information icon of the above (2) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on the manufacturer-specific product group (S-39). The first server device 1 categorizes the individual information data into each maker (manufacturer's product group) (second correction means) (S-40). The display 7 has
A manufacturer-specific icon is displayed, and a maker name input area is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab and a search clear tab of the manufacturer's individual information data (S-41). The operator selects one of the reception of the individual information data, the continuation of the search, and the clear (S-42) and (S-43).

When the reception tab is clicked, the icon for each maker is displayed again on the display 7. When one or more manufacturers are clicked, a transmission instruction of the individual information data of the clicked manufacturer is transmitted from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further, the Internet 10
Is transmitted from the second server device 5 to the first server device 1 via (S-44). The first server device 1 extracts all the individual information data relating to the maker (individual information data for each designated manufacturer-specific product group) according to the transmission instruction (second data extracting means) (S-45).

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data on the maker extracted by the second data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-46). In the first server device 1, the intermediate data is transmitted to the second
The data is transmitted to the server device 5 (S-47).

The second server device 5 stores the received intermediate data in the memory and distributes the intermediate data to the terminal device 6 (S-48). The terminal device 6 reads the manufacturer's individual information data converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-49).

The terminal device 6 can specify sports equipment manufactured by a specific maker from the individual information data of the maker, and can obtain individual information data on the specified sports equipment. The display 7 displays the product name, sales price, maker name, store name, catchphrase, performance, and form of the designated sporting goods after being replaced with a print image (S-50). Display 7
Are displayed on the printing paper via the printer 9 (S-51).

When a specific maker is clicked or a maker name is entered in the input area without clicking the reception tab, the first server device 1 selects individual information data relating to the maker from the individual information data, Classify the individual information data into various items (product groups by type) corresponding to the sports equipment handled by the manufacturer (No. 1
Correction means).

On the display 7, icons for tennis, basketball, and badminton are displayed, and an input area for the items is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab and a search clear tab of the individual information data of the item (S-17). After that,
Returning to S-18 and S-19, the operation of the above (1) is repeated, and the description thereof will be omitted.

When the search information icon of (3) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on merchandise groups by seller (S-39). The first server device 1 classifies the individual information data into each store (commodity group by seller) (third correction means) (S-40). The display 7 has
A store-specific icon is displayed and a store name input area is displayed. Further, the display 7 includes:
A reception tab and a search clear tab of the individual information data of the store are displayed (S-41). The operator selects one of the reception of the individual information data, the continuation of the search, and the clear (S-42) and (S-43).

When the reception tab is clicked, the display 7 displays the icon for each store again. When one or more dealers are clicked, an instruction to transmit the individual information data of the dealer clicked is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further transmitted from the second server device 5 via the Internet 10. It is transmitted to one server device 1 (S-44). The first server device 1 extracts all the individual information data (individual information data for each designated merchandise group) related to the store in accordance with the transmission instruction (second data extracting means) (S-45).

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data on the store extracted by the second data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-46). First server device 1
Then, the intermediate data is transmitted to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (S-47).

The second server device 5 stores the received intermediate data in the memory and distributes the intermediate data to the terminal device 6 (S-48). The terminal device 6 reads the individual information data of the store converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-49).

The terminal device 6 can specify sports equipment sold by a specific store from the individual information data of the store, and can obtain individual information data on the specified sports equipment. The display 7 displays the product name, sales price, maker name, store name, catchphrase, performance, and form of the designated sporting goods after being replaced with a print image (S-50). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-51).

When a specific store is clicked or a store name is entered in the input area without clicking the reception tab, the first server 1 selects individual information data relating to the store from the individual information data. With
The individual information data is classified into various items (commodity group by type) corresponding to the sporting goods handled by the store (first correction means).

On the display 7, icons for the categories of tennis, basketball, and badminton are displayed, and an input area of the category is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab of the individual information data of the item and a clear tab of the search content (S-17). Thereafter, the process returns to S-18 and S-19, and the operation of (1) is repeated, so that the description thereof will be omitted.

If the operator clicks on the clear of individual information data during the search, S-15, S-28, S-39
Return to and repeat the procedure. The first server device 1 can also transmit the intermediate data extracted offline after the connection with the terminal device 6 has been disconnected to the second server device 5.

After receiving the individual information data, the terminal device 6 can use the keyboard 8 to perform data processing such as rearranging the individual information data and deleting unnecessary individual information data.

FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams showing an example of individual information data relating to the tennis racket displayed on the display 7 and a diagram showing an example of a paper slip relating to the tennis racket output from the printer 9. The individual information data is obtained by performing a data search based on the above-mentioned (1) product group by type.

The display 7 displays a maker name, a product name, a catch phrase, a performance, a selling price, a store name, and a form of the tennis racket. The name of the manufacturer, product name, catch phrase, performance, sales price, and store name of the tennis racket are printed within a predetermined number of characters, within a predetermined number of lines, and within a predetermined number of columns on a B5 vertical paper slip. The form of the racket (overall view) is printed in a predetermined range.

At a store, not only can a paper slip be pasted on a tennis racket or a showcase, but it can also be used as an advertisement. Also, a paper slip can be mailed to the customer together with the introduction letter and the invitation letter.

Next, a case of outputting a paper slip to be used for providing accommodation facilities will be described with reference to FIGS. The individual information data on accommodation facilities includes the type of facility, facility name, offer price, name of the planning company that planned accommodation of the facility (planner name), name of the travel agency that deals with the facility (provider name), There are catchphrases and facilities.

The types of facilities include private hotels, Japanese inns,
In addition to the types of buildings such as guesthouses and welfare pension facilities, the types of places of facilities such as Ikaho, Kusatsu, Manza, and water are included. Facility locations include not only domestic locations but also overseas locations. Contents,
Travel itinerary, transportation to the facility, travel time to the facility,
It shows sightseeing guides around the facility with letters, drawings, photographs, illustrations, etc.

The planning company inputs the individual information data relating to the facility into the terminal device 2 using the keyboard 4. The input individual information data is sent from the terminal device 2 to the first server device 1 and stored in an internal address file of the first server device 1.

The first server device 1 can categorize the individual information data of the facility into a type-specific service group based on the type (fourth data correcting means). First server device 1
Can extract individual information data for each designated type service group specified by the terminal device 6 from the type service group classified by the fourth data correction means based on a request from the terminal device 6. Yes (fourth data extraction means).

The first server device 1 can categorize the individual information data of the facility into the service group for each planner based on the plan company name (planner name) (fifth data correction means). The first server device 1, based on a request from the terminal device 6,
Individual information data for each designated planner-specific service group designated by the terminal device 6 can be extracted from the planner-specific service groups classified by the fifth data correction means (fifth data extraction means).

The first server device 1 can classify the individual information data of the facility into the service group for each provider based on the name of the agency (name of the provider) (sixth data correcting means). The first server device 1, based on a request from the terminal device 6,
The individual information data for each designated provider-specific service group designated by the terminal device 6 can be extracted from the provider-specific service groups classified by the sixth data correction means (sixth data extraction means).

The first server device 1 can extract the individual information data specified by the terminal device 6 from the individual information data based on the request from the terminal device 6. Further, the first server device 1 transmits the individual information data to the terminal device 6.
Can be sorted in the order specified by.

The operator of the travel agency operates the Internet 1
0 accesses the address of the first server device 1 from the WWW browser (S-11). The terminal device 6 determines whether or not the shared application software is installed therein (S-12). If the shared application software is not installed, the operator installs the shared application software according to the instruction of the terminal device 6 (S-
13). A search screen for the individual information data of the facility is displayed on the display 7 (S-14).

The operator of the agency can search for (4) individual information data based on the type-specific service group, (5) search for individual information data based on the planner-specific service group, and (6) provider-specific service group. Of individual information data based on the information. The procedure of the search operation performed by the operator will be described below.

When the search information icon of the above (4) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on the type of service group (S-15). The first server device 1 classifies the individual information data into buildings (service groups by type) such as a private hotel, a Japanese inn, a guest house, a welfare pension facility, and the like (fourth data correction means) (S-16). The display 7 displays icons for each building such as a private hotel, a Japanese inn, a guest house, a welfare pension facility, and the like, and an input area for the building. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab and a search clear tab of the individual information data of the building (S-17). The operator selects any one of reception of individual information data, continuation of search, and clearing of contents (S-1).
8), (S-19).

When the reception tab is clicked, the icon for each building is displayed on the display 7 again. When a Japanese inn is clicked from among the icons for each building, a transmission instruction of the individual information data of the Japanese inn is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further transmitted from the second server device 5 via the Internet 10. It is transmitted to one server device 1 (S-20). The first server device 1 extracts all the individual information data (individual information data for each designated type of service group) related to the Japanese inn in accordance with the transmission instruction (fourth data extracting means) (S-21).

In the first server device 1, the individual information data on the Japanese inn extracted by the fourth data extracting means is converted into intermediate data which can be processed electronically by the shared application software (data converting means) (S-2).
2). The first server device 1 transmits the intermediate data to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (data transmission means) (S-23).

The second server device 5 stores the received intermediate data in the memory and distributes the intermediate data to the terminal device 6 (S-24). The terminal device 6 reads the Gunma individual information data converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-25).

The terminal device 6 can designate Kusatsu from the individual information data of the Japanese inn and obtain individual information data of a specific facility in Kusatsu. The display 7 displays the facility name, the offer price, the name of the planning company, the name of the agency, the catchphrase, and the contents of the facility after being replaced with a print image (S-26). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-27).

To continue the search, click a building-specific icon or enter a building in the input area without clicking the reception tab. When the icon of the Japanese inn is clicked here, the first server device 1 further classifies the individual information data classified into the Japanese inn into places (service groups by type) such as Ikaho, Kusatsu, Manza, and water (No. 4 correction means) (S-28). Display 7 has Ikaho,
Icons for places such as Kusatsu, Manza, and water are displayed, and a place input area is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab of the individual information data of the place and a clear tab of the search content (S-29). The operator selects one of reception of the individual information data and clearing of the content (S-30).

When the reception tab is clicked, the location-specific icon is displayed on the display 7 again. When the icon of Kusatsu is clicked from the location-specific icons, a transmission instruction of the individual information data of the facility in Kusatsu is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further transmitted from the second server device 5 via the Internet 10. It is transmitted to the first server device 1 (S-31). The first server device 1 extracts the individual information data regarding Kusatsu (individual information data for each designated type of service group) according to the transmission instruction (fourth data extracting means) (S-32).

The terminal device 6 can designate necessary data from the individual information data of the facility in Kusatsu, and instruct the first server device 1 to transmit the data. The specification of necessary data means, for example, designating a facility name, a provision price, and a catch phrase from among data of a facility name, a provision price, a planning company name, a facility agency name, a catch phrase, and contents. The first server device 1 extracts the facility name, the offer price, and the catch phrase from the individual information data.

The terminal device 6 can instruct the first server device 1 to rearrange the individual information data of Kusatsu. The data rearrangement is, for example, to arrange a catch phrase at the beginning, a facility name after that, and a provided price after that. The first server device 1 sorts the individual information data in the order of the catchphrase, the facility name, and the offer price.

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data of the facility in Kusatsu extracted by the fourth data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-33). In the first server device 1, the intermediate data is transmitted to the second
The data is transmitted to the server device 5 (S-34).

In the second server device 5, the received intermediate data is stored in the memory, and the intermediate data is distributed to the terminal device 6 (S-35). The terminal device 6 reads the facility individual information data converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-36).

The terminal device 6 can designate one or more facilities from the individual information data of the facilities in Kusatsu, and obtain the individual information data relating to the designated facilities. The display 7 displays the facility name, offer price, planning company name, agency name, catchphrase, and contents of the designated one or more facilities in place of the print image (S-37). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-38).

When the search information icon of the above (5) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on the service group by planner (S-39). The first server device 1 classifies the individual information data into each planning company (service group by planner) (fifth correcting means) (S-40). The display 7 has
An icon for each planning company is displayed, and an input area for the name of the planning company is displayed. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab of the individual information data of the planning company and a clear tab of the search content (S-41). The operator selects any one of receiving the individual information data, continuing the search, and clearing the contents (S-42) and (S-43).

When the receiving tab is clicked, the icons for each planning company are displayed on the display 7 again. When one or more planning companies are clicked, a transmission instruction of the individual information data of the clicked planning company is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and further, the Internet 10
Is transmitted from the second server device 5 to the first server device 1 via (S-44). The first server device 1 extracts all individual information data (individual information data for each designated planner-specific service group) related to the planning company according to the transmission instruction (fifth data extracting means) (S-45).

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data on the planning company extracted by the fifth data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-46). In the first server device 1, the intermediate data is transmitted to the second
The data is transmitted to the server device 5 (S-47).

In the second server device 5, the received intermediate data is stored in the memory, and the intermediate data is distributed to the terminal device 6 (S-48). The terminal device 6 reads the individual information data of the planning company converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-49).

The terminal device 6 specifies a facility planned by a specific planning company from among the individual information data of the planning company,
Individual information data on the designated facility can be obtained. The display 7 displays the facility name of the designated facility, the offer price, the name of the planning company, the name of the agency, the catchphrase, and the contents replaced with a print image (S-5).
0). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-
51).

When a specific planning company is clicked without clicking the reception tab, the first server device 1 selects individual information data relating to the planning company from the individual information data, and creates the individual information data for each building. Classification into services (service groups by type) (first correction means). The display 7 displays icons for each building such as a private hotel, a Japanese inn, a guest house, a welfare pension facility, and the like, and an input area for the building. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab of the individual information data of the building and a clear tab of the search content (S-17). After that, S-
18. Since the operation returns to S-19 and repeats the operation of (4), the description is omitted.

When the search information icon of (6) is clicked, it becomes possible to search for individual information data based on the service group for each provider (S-39). The first server device 1 classifies the individual information data into each agency (service group by provider) (sixth correction means) (S-40). The display 7 has
The icon for each agency is displayed, and an input area for the agency name is displayed. Further, the display 7 includes:
A reception tab for the individual information data of the agency and a clear tab for the search content are displayed (S-41). The operator selects any one of receiving the individual information data, continuing the search, and clearing the contents (S-42) and (S-43).

[0109] When the reception tab is clicked, the icon for each agency is displayed again on display 7. When one or more agents are clicked, an instruction to transmit the individual information data of the agent clicked is sent from the terminal device 6 to the second server device 5, and the second server device 5 sends the first server information via the Internet 10. Transmitted to the device 1 (S-4
4). The first server device 1 extracts all individual information data relating to the agency (individual information data for each designated provider-specific service group) in accordance with the transmission instruction (sixth data extracting means).
(S-45).

The first server device 1 converts the individual information data on the agency extracted by the sixth data extracting means into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the shared application software (S-46). First server device 1
Then, the intermediate data is transmitted to the second server device 5 via the Internet 10 (S-47).

In the second server device 5, the received intermediate data is stored in the memory, and the intermediate data is distributed to the terminal device 6 (S-48). The terminal device 6 reads the individual information data of the agency converted into the intermediate data using the shared application software, and stores them in the memory (S-49).

The terminal device 6 can specify a facility provided by a specific agency from the individual information data of the agency, and can obtain individual information data on the specified facility.
The display 7 displays the facility name of the designated facility, the offer price, the name of the planning company, the name of the agency, the catchphrase, and the contents replaced with a print image (S-5).
0). The individual information data displayed on the display 7 is printed on printing paper via the printer 9 (S-
51).

When the specific agency is clicked without clicking the reception tab, the first server device 1 selects the individual information data relating to the agency from the individual information data, and divides the individual information data into each building. Classification into services (service groups by type) (first correction means). Display 7
Displays icons for buildings such as a private hotel, a Japanese inn, a guest house, a welfare pension facility, and the like, and an input area for the building. Further, the display 7 displays a reception tab of the individual information data of the building and a clear tab of the search content (S-17). After that, S-18,
Returning to S-19, the operation of (4) is repeated, and the description thereof will be omitted.

When the operator clicks on the clear of the individual information data during the search, S-15, S-27, S-38
Return to and repeat the procedure. After receiving the individual information data, the terminal device 6 can use the keyboard 8 to perform data processing such as rearranging the individual information data and deleting unnecessary individual information data.

FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing an example of individual information data relating to facilities displayed on the display 7 and a diagram showing an example of a paper slip relating to facilities output from the printer 9. The individual information data is obtained by performing a data search based on the type of service group of (4).

The display 7 displays the name of the facility, the catch phrase, the offer price, the content, and the name of the travel agency. On the B5 vertical paper slip, the facility name, catch phrase, offer price, contents, planning company name, and travel agency name are printed within a predetermined number of characters, within a predetermined number of lines, and within a predetermined number of columns.

In this system, even if there is a difference in compatibility between the HTTP description language and the terminal device 6 that has received the individual information data, the individual information data is not irregularly dispersed. It can be displayed and printed regularly.

[0118] The individual information data includes not only sports equipment or accommodations but also individual information data on all commodities or services to be traded.

[0119]

According to the information data output system of the present invention, regardless of the difference in the compatibility of the terminal device with the HTTP description language, the terminal device can output the individual information data on the product and the service in a uniform format. Since the data can be output via the display means and the printing means, there is no need to perform data processing on the information data in the terminal device or to obtain the information data by mail or the like, so that labor and time can be saved.

In the terminal device, even if the shared application software is not installed in the terminal device,
The shared application software transmitted from the first server device to the network can be downloaded and installed using the setup program.

When the individual information data targets data on products, the following effects are obtained.

In the first server device, the individual information data of the product can be classified into a predetermined type of product group based on the type of the product. , And the individual information data of the product can be output for each type of product group.

In the first server device, the individual information data of a product can be classified into a group of products by manufacturer based on the name of the manufacturer of the product. The information can be received for each group, and the individual information data of the product can be output for each manufacturer-specific product group.

In the first server device, the individual information data of the merchandise can be classified into merchandise groups according to sellers based on the name of the merchandise seller. The information can be received for each group, and the individual information data of the product can be output for each product group for each seller.

When the individual information data targets data relating to services, the following effects are obtained.

In the first server device, the individual information data of the service can be classified into a predetermined type of service group based on the type of the service. And individual information data of services can be output for each type of service group.

In the first server device, the individual information data of the service can be classified into the group of services by manufacturer based on the name of the manufacturer of the service. The information can be received for each group, and the individual information data of the service can be output for each manufacturer-specific service group.

In the first server device, the individual information data of the service can be classified into the service group of each seller based on the name of the seller of the service. The information can be received for each group, and the individual information data of the service can be output for each service group for each seller.

[0129]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information data output system shown as an example.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of each means executed by the system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing details of the block diagram of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of individual information data displayed on a display.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the block diagram of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper slip output from a printer.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of individual information data displayed on a display.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper slip output from a printer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st server apparatus (server apparatus) 6 Terminal apparatus 9 Printer (printing means) 10 Internet 11 Paper sheet 12 Paper sheet

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Claims (11)

[Claims] At least one server device capable of storing at least one of individual information data of a product to be sold and individual information data of a service to be provided, and capable of transmitting the stored individual information data to a network on the Internet. An information data output system comprising a plurality of terminal devices capable of accessing the server device via the Internet, and outputting the individual information data received from the server device via a printing unit. Is HTTP (HyperText
Regardless of differences in the compatibility of the terminal devices with the Transfer Protocol description language, shared application software is installed which enables the terminal devices to output the individual information data in a unified predetermined format, The server device includes a data conversion unit that converts the individual information data into intermediate data that can be electronically processed by the software, and a data transmission unit that transmits the intermediate data to the terminal device via the Internet. Wherein the terminal device receiving the intermediate data from the server device outputs the individual information data converted to the intermediate data using the software via the printing means, Output system. 2. The server device includes software transmitting means for transmitting the shared application software over the network, and the terminal device can receive and install the software via the Internet. Described information data output system. 3. The individual information data of the product includes a type of the product, a product name, a selling price, a name of a manufacturer who manufactured the product, a name of a seller selling the product, a catchphrase of the product, and a name of the product. The information data output system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least the type, the product name, and the selling price of performance and the form of the product are provided. 4. The server device according to claim 1, further comprising: first data correction means for classifying the individual information data of the product into a predetermined product group based on the type of the product; and a request from the terminal device. And a first data extracting unit that extracts individual information data for each of the designated product groups specified by the terminal device from the product groups classified by the first data correction unit, 4. The information data output system according to claim 3, wherein the data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute the individual information data for each of the designated type-specific product groups extracted by the first data extraction unit. 5. The server device, based on a manufacturer name of the product, a second data correction unit for classifying the individual information data of the product into a product group by manufacturer, and based on a request from the terminal device. From among the manufacturer-specific merchandise groups classified by the second data correction means,
Second data extracting means for extracting individual information data for each designated manufacturer-specific product group designated by the terminal device, wherein the individual data for each designated manufacturer-specific product group extracted by the second data extracting means is provided. The information data output system according to claim 3, wherein the data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute information data. 6. The server device, based on a name of a seller of the product, a third data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the product into a product group for each seller, and based on a request from the terminal device. From among the merchandise groups classified by the seller classified by the third data correction means,
A third data extracting unit for extracting individual information data for each designated merchandise group designated by the terminal device, wherein each of the designated seller-specific merchandise groups is extracted by the third data extracting unit. 6. The information data output system according to claim 3, wherein said data conversion means and said data transmission means execute information data. 7. The individual information data of the service includes a type of the service, a name of the service, a provision price, a name of a planner who planned the service, a name of a provider who provides the service, a catch phrase of the service, and a description of the service. 3. The information data output system according to claim 1, wherein the information is at least the type, the service name, and the offer price of contents. 4. 8. The server device, based on the type of the service, a fourth correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the service into a predetermined type of service group, and based on a request from the terminal device, A fourth data extracting unit configured to extract individual information data for each designated type service group specified by the terminal device from the type service group classified by the fourth data correction unit; 8. The information data output system according to claim 7, wherein the data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute the individual information data for each designated type of service group extracted by the four data extraction unit. 9. The server device, a fifth data correction unit that classifies the individual information data of the service into a group of services by planner based on a name of the planner of the service, and a request from the terminal device. Out of the group of services by planner classified by the fifth data correction means,
A fifth data extracting means for extracting individual information data for each designated planner-specific service group designated by the terminal device, wherein the individual data for each of the designated planner-specific service groups extracted by the fifth data extracting means is provided. 9. The information data output system according to claim 7, wherein the data conversion unit and the data transmission unit execute information data. 10. The server device, further comprising: sixth data correction means for classifying the individual information data of the service into service groups by provider based on a name of the service provider; and a request from the terminal device. Out of the provider-specific service group classified by the sixth data correction means,
A sixth data extracting unit for extracting individual information data for each designated provider-specific service group designated by the terminal device, wherein the individual data for each designated provider-specific service group extracted by the sixth data extracting unit is provided. 10. The information data output system according to claim 7, wherein said data conversion means and said data transmission means execute information data. 11. The individual information data of the product is output to a paper form for sale of the product via the printing means, and the individual information data of the service is provided for providing the service via the printing means. The information data output system according to any one of claims 3 to 10, wherein the information data is output on a paper slip to be provided.