JP2003263596A - Order system, order method and order program in electronic commerce - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a price corresponding to the respective users in an electronic commerce. <P>SOLUTION: When a client PC makes an access to a home page provided by a server PC 20 via a network 3, an information processing section 22 recognizes a user by a client ID number and a password, takes out a deal condition corresponding to the user from a deal condition database 32, takes out commodity information from a commodity information database 25, takes out a basic price of the commodity from a commodity price database 26, calculates a list price by user and transmits the commodity information and the list price to the client PC via the network 3 through a communication processing section 21. The client PC displays the commodity information provided from the server PC 20 and the list price by user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ordering system and an ordering method in electronic commerce, and an ordering program, and more particularly, in electronic commerce which acquires product information and price information via the Internet and orders a desired product. The present invention relates to an order system, an order method, and an order program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in ordering systems in electronic commerce, a user accesses a predetermined homepage provided by a business operator who sells products, displays information about products and prices on the screen of the user's personal computer, and purchases them. If there was a product that I wanted, I would order it. The order details can be sent to the business operator by e-mail, or according to a predetermined order format provided on the website by the business operator, the name of the product to be ordered and the user's name, address, payment method, etc. are entered and sent to the business operator. To do.

FIG. 6 shows a server PC of a conventional ordering system.
It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of 2. As shown in the figure, the server PC 2 controls communication with a client PC (not shown) via the network 3 and executes various processes such as a communication processing unit 21 for transmitting and receiving various information and an order process. The information processing unit 22 and the storage device 23 that stores various kinds of information. In addition, the storage device 23
Has a user information database 24 that stores a client ID (client ID number) and a password, a product information database 25 that stores product information, and a price information database 26 that stores prices corresponding to products.

Next, referring to the flow chart of FIG.
A processing procedure on the client PC side and a processing procedure on the server PC 2 side when a user orders a product will be described. First, in step S11, the client PC connects via the network 3 to the server PC 2 that performs order reception processing. The server PC 2 has a step S16.
At, the connection from the client PC is accepted.
Next, the client PC, in step S12,
The user's ID number (client ID number) and password entered by the user are transmitted to the server PC 2 via the network 3.

In the server PC2, step S17
In the communication processing section 21, the client ID transmitted from the client PC via the network 3
Upon receiving the number and the password, the information processing unit 22 outputs the combination of the client ID number and the password,
The user information database 24 that stores the client ID number and password of the storage device 23 in association with each other is searched and collated to determine whether there is a matching combination.

Next, in step S18, when the information processing section 22 determines that the collation of the client ID number and the password has failed, that is, the client P
When it is determined that the combination of the client ID number and the password transmitted from C via the network 3 does not exist in the user information database 24, the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S19, the server PC2
The information processing unit 22 generates the re-input request data for requesting the client PC to re-input the client ID number and the password, and supplies the re-input request data to the communication processing unit 21. The communication processing unit 21 transmits the re-input request data supplied from the information processing unit 22 to the client PC via the network 3. The client PC is the server P
When the re-input request data transmitted from C via the network 3 is received, the process of step S12 is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, in step S18, when the information processing section 22 determines that the collation of the client ID number and the password is successful, that is, the client P
When it is determined that the combination of the client ID number and the password transmitted from C via the network 3 exists in the user information database 24, the process proceeds to step S20.

Further, the client PC executes step S1.
When the process of 2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, when the user inputs the product name or the like in order to search the product information and the price, the client PC transmits search data indicating the product name or the like to the server PC 2 via the network 3, Search for products and prices. This search data is stored in the information processing unit 22 of the server PC 2.
Is received via the communication processing unit 21, step S20
At, the information processing unit 22 shifts the processing to the commodity and price search processing based on the search data.

On the other hand, the client PC executes step S1.
When the process of 3 is completed, the product selected by the user is designated in step S14, and the server PC 2 is requested to provide detailed information and price information of this product via the network 3. In step S21, the server PC 2 that has received this request extracts detailed information of the requested product from the product information database 25 and extracts price information of this product from the price information database 26,
It is transmitted to the client PC via the network 3.
The client PC displays the detailed information and price information of the product provided by the server PC 2 on the screen.

The user at step 15 selects the server P
When the product information and the price information provided by C2 are confirmed and the order is decided, the order processing is performed. That is, when a desired product to be ordered is selected, order data such as a user's name, address, and payment method is input, and an order button (not shown) is clicked using a mouse or the like, the client PC displays the order data input on the network. 3 to the server PC2.

The information processing unit 22 of the server PC 2 sends the order data transmitted from the client PC via the network 3 to the communication processing unit 21 in step S22.
When the order is received via the display, the received order data is displayed on a display device (not shown), and the operator confirms the order.
After that, when the operator confirms the order data,
Order processing and order shipping are performed.

[0013]

However, in the conventional ordering system, the product information and the price information provided to each user are basically based on a single transaction condition. Therefore, in the case of a product that has a plurality of transaction conditions for each user, it is necessary to have dedicated price data for a specific user and prepare a screen for displaying the dedicated price data. Becomes complicated,
There was a problem that the burden was heavy.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to set a plurality of product prices according to transaction conditions for each user and provide corresponding price information to each user. To do so.

[0015]

In the ordering system for electronic commerce according to claim 1, a server side computer and a client side computer are connected via a network, and the client side computer sends a product to the server side computer. An ordering system in ordering electronic commerce, wherein a server-side computer receives identification information for identifying a predetermined individual sent from a client-side computer via a network and a password corresponding to the identification information. Receiving means of
First storage means for storing the identification information and the password received by the first reception means, second storage means for storing information about a product to be provided to the client side computer, and an individual corresponding to the identification information. Based on the third storage means for storing the transaction conditions at the time of trading for each individual, the fourth storage means for storing the basic price for each product, and for each individual based on the basic price of the product and the transaction conditions. A client that has transmitted identification information corresponding to each individual to the setting means for setting the price of the product, the information about the product stored by the second storage means, and the price information of the product set by the setting means. The client-side computer includes the identification information and the password corresponding to the identification information. Transmitting means for transmitting over the network data, characterized in that it comprises a second receiving means for receiving the price information of the product provided by the providing means. The transaction conditions stored by the third storage means can be updated for each individual according to the transaction status. The transaction condition is a discount rate set for each individual, and the price of the product can be determined by multiplying the basic price by the discount rate.
The ordering method in electronic commerce according to claim 4 is an ordering method in electronic commerce in which a server-side computer and a client-side computer are connected via a network, and an order is made for a product from the client-side computer to the server-side computer. Then, the server-side computer receives the identification information for identifying the predetermined individual sent from the client-side computer via the network and the password corresponding to the identification information.
Receiving step, a first storing step of storing the identification information and the password received in the first receiving step, a second storing step of storing information about a product to be provided to the client side computer, and identification information. Based on a third storage step of storing the transaction conditions for dealing with an individual corresponding to each individual for each individual, a fourth storage step of storing a basic price of each product, and a basic price of the product and the transaction conditions. Then, the setting step of setting the price of the product for each individual, the information about the product stored in the second storing step, and the price information of the product set in the setting step are used as identification information corresponding to each individual. Is provided via the network to the client side computer that has transmitted It is characterized by comprising a transmitting step of transmitting a password corresponding to the information and the identification information to the server-side computer via the network, and a second receiving step of receiving the price information of the product provided in the providing step. . The order program in electronic commerce according to claim 5 is an order program in electronic commerce in which a server-side computer and a client-side computer are connected to each other via a network, and the client-side computer orders products from the server-side computer. A first receiving step of receiving identification information for identifying a predetermined individual and a password corresponding to the identification information sent from the client computer via the network to the server computer, and a first receiving step. A first storage step of storing the identification information and the password received in the step, a second storage step of storing information about the product to be provided to the client computer, and a transaction step with a person corresponding to the identification information. Memorize trading conditions for each individual A third storing step that a fourth storage step of storing the base price of each commodity, a setting step of, based on the base price and trading conditions of the product, to set the price of an item to each individual each,
A providing step of providing, through a network, the information about the product stored in the second storage step and the price information of the product set in the setting step to the client computer that has transmitted the identification information corresponding to each individual And a step of transmitting the identification information and a password corresponding to the identification information to the server computer via the network, and a second step of receiving the price information of the product provided in the providing step. And a receiving step of.

[0016]

1 shows an example of the configuration of an embodiment of an ordering system for electronic commerce according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a client PC (personal computer) 10 used by a user is used.
And a server PC 20 used by the business operator,
The client PC 10 and the server PC 20 are connected via a network 3 such as the Internet and can exchange various kinds of information.

The client PC 10 is a server PC 20.
The home page provided by the company is accessed through the network 3 to obtain information about the product (information such as a product photograph and function, which will be referred to as product information below) and price information, and display the information on the screen of the display device. It is like this. When ordering a product, information such as the name of the product to be ordered, the user's name, address, and payment method is transmitted to the server PC 20 via the network 3.

As will be described later, the server PC 20 stores a database for storing product information and price information, a database for storing user information (user ID, password, etc.), and a transaction such as a discount rate corresponding to the accessing user. It has a database that stores the conditions, and price information corresponding to the user who accessed the network 3
It is provided to the client PC 10 via the, and is displayed on the screen of the display device of the client PC 10. Moreover, when the server PC 20 receives an order from the client PC 10 (receives an order), the business operator or the like who manages the server PC 20 performs order processing and ships the ordered product.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
An outline of the processing procedure of the client PC 10 when the user orders a product will be described. First, in step S31, the client (user) operates the client PC 10. That is, client PC
Power on 10 and launch the browser. Next, in step S32, ordering processing is started. That is, first, the client PC 10 connects to the server PC 20 via the network 3.

Next, in step S33, the client PC 10 displays the product information and the price information provided from the server PC 20 via the network 3 on the screen of the display device. Accordingly, the client can browse the product information and the price information displayed on the screen of the client PC 10.

Next, in step S34, the client selects the product to be ordered from the product information and the price information displayed on the screen of the display device of the client PC 10, and specifies the product (ordered product) and the quantity to be ordered. Then check the amount. That is, the client PC 10 transmits order data including the ordered product designated by the client and the quantity thereof to the server PC 20 via the network 3. Communication processing unit 21 of server PC 20 (described later)
When receiving the order data sent from the client PC 10, the order data is supplied to the information processing unit 22 (described later). The information processing unit 22 calculates the total amount of the ordered product from the ordered product and the quantity thereof included in the order data, and the communication processing unit 21.
To the client PC 10 via. Then, the display data for displaying the selection screen for selecting the payment method is transmitted to the client PC 10.

Next, in step S35, when the client receives the display data for displaying the selection screen for selecting the payment method transmitted from the server PC 20, the client displays the selection screen based on this display data. Display on the screen of the display device. The client selects a payment method by looking at the selection screen displayed on the screen of the display device of the client PC 10. Data indicating the selected payment method is sent to the server PC 2 via the network 3.
Sent to 0. The communication processing unit 21 of the server PC 20
When the data indicating the payment method transmitted from the client PC 10 is received, the data is processed by the information processing unit 22.
Supply to. The information processing unit 22 creates a payment method confirmation screen from this data and sends it to the client PC 10 via the communication processing unit 21. The client PC 10
The payment method confirmation screen transmitted from the server PC 20 via the network is displayed.

Next, in step S36, the client operates the client PC 10 to terminate the browser and terminate the order processing. Next, step S37.
At, the client disconnects the client PC 10 from the network 3 and ends this processing.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of the server PC 20 of FIG. As shown in the figure, the server PC 20 controls communication with the client PC 10 via the network 3 and a communication processing unit 21 that transmits and receives various information, and information processing that executes various processing such as order processing. The unit 22 and a storage device 31 that stores various types of information. In addition, the storage device 31 is
A user information database 24 that stores a client ID number and a password, a product information database 25 that stores product information, a price information database 26 that stores prices corresponding to products, and transaction conditions (discount rate, etc.) corresponding to client IDs. ) Is stored.

Next, referring to the flow chart of FIG.
A processing procedure on the client PC 10 side and a processing procedure on the server PC 20 side when a user orders a product will be described. First, in step S41, the client PC 10 connects to the server PC 20 that performs order receiving processing via the network 3. The server PC 20 accepts the connection from the client PC 10 in step S46. Next, the client PC 10 stores the user's ID number (client ID number) and password entered by the user in step S42.
It is transmitted to the server PC 20 via the network 3.

In the server PC 20, step S4
7, the communication processing unit 21 uses the client PC 10
When the client ID number and the password transmitted from the computer via the network 3 are received, the information processing unit 22
However, the user information database 2 stores the combination of the client ID number and the password in association with the client ID number and the password of the storage device 31.
By searching and collating from 4, it is determined whether there is a matching combination.

Next, in step S48, when the information processing unit 22 determines that the collation of the client ID number and the password has failed (there is no matching combination), that is, the information is transmitted from the client PC 10 via the network 3. When it is determined that the received combination of the client ID number and the password does not exist in the user information database 24, the process proceeds to step S49.

In step S49, the server PC2
The information processing unit 22 of 0 generates re-input request data for requesting the client PC 10 to re-input the client ID number and password, and supplies the re-input request data to the communication processing unit 21. The communication processing unit 21 transmits the re-input request data supplied from the information processing unit 22 to the client PC 10 via the network 3. Client PC
Upon receiving the re-input request data transmitted from the server PC 20 via the network 3, the unit 10 repeatedly executes the process of step S42.

On the other hand, in step S48, when the information processing unit 22 determines that the collation of the client ID number and the password is successful (there is a matching combination), that is, the information is transmitted from the client PC 10 via the network 3. The combination of the client ID number and the password thus obtained is stored in the user information database 24.
If it is determined that the file exists in step S50, the process proceeds to step S50.

When the processing of step S42 is completed, the client PC 10 proceeds to step S43. In step S43, when the user inputs the product name or the like in order to search the product information and the price, the client PC 10 transmits search data indicating the product name or the like to the server PC 20 via the network 3, Search for products and prices. When the information processing unit 22 of the server PC 20 receives the search data via the communication processing unit 21, the information processing unit 22 shifts the process to the product and price search process based on the search data in step S50. .

On the other hand, when the process of step S43 ends, the client PC 10 proceeds to step S44.
The user selects the product selected by the user and requests the server PC 20 via the network 3 to provide detailed information and price information about the product. In step S51, the server PC 20 receiving this request extracts detailed information of the requested product from the product information database 25, extracts basic price information of this product from the price information database 26, and trades conditions corresponding to the client ID. From the transaction condition database 32.

Next, in step S52, the server P
The C20 calculates the display price of the product corresponding to the client ID based on the basic price of the product and the transaction conditions, and transmits the detailed information of the product and the display price information to the client PC 10 via the network 3. In step S45, the client PC 10 receives the detailed product information and the display price information and displays the information on the screen of the display device. This allows the client (user) to know the price of the product. As described above, the display price of this product is calculated for each client ID number.

Next, the client confirms the merchandise information and the price information provided by the server PC 20, and when the order is decided, the client performs the order processing. That is, when a desired product to be ordered is selected, order data such as a user's name, address, and payment method is input, and an order button (not shown) is clicked using a mouse or the like, the client PC 10 causes the entered order data to be networked. 3 to the server PC 20.

When the order processing data transmitted from the client PC 10 via the network 3 is received via the communication processing section 21 in step S52, the information processing section 22 of the server PC 20 displays the received order data not shown. Display on the device and confirm the order by the operator. After that, when the order data is confirmed by the operator, order processing and order shipping are performed.

The transaction conditions are, for example, each client ID
The discount rate is set for each number, and can be set so that the discount rate of the client having a large number of times of use or a cumulative transaction amount is large. The display price of a product can be obtained by multiplying the basic price of the product by a discount rate. For example, if the basic price of a product is 10,000 yen and the discount rate is 0.8, the displayed price is 8,000 yen (= 10,000).
It will be 0 yen x 0.8). This transaction condition can be changed according to the user, or can be dynamically changed according to the number of times of use and the cumulative transaction amount.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to display prices according to a plurality of transaction conditions. Further, any access user can see the same transaction screen, and the operation method of the system can be simplified. As a result, the cost required to build an electronic commerce system can be minimized.

Further, the transaction conditions such as the discount rate used when obtaining the display price from the basic price can be dynamically changed according to the user and the cumulative transaction amount, which is more attractive. It becomes possible to provide active services.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the storage device 41 of the server PC 20. The storage device 41 shown in FIG. 5 is replaced with the transaction condition database 32 storing the transaction conditions corresponding to the client ID in the storage device 31 shown in FIG. 3, and a transaction record database storing transaction results corresponding to the client ID. 42, and further has a price determination algorithm database 43 that stores a price determination algorithm corresponding to the transaction record. The transaction record is
For example, the cumulative transaction amount and the number of times of use are updated by the information processing unit 22 each time the client purchases a product.

The pricing algorithm is the client I
It is an algorithm for calculating the display price from the corresponding transaction record and the basic price of the product for each D. Information processing unit 22
Reads the transaction record corresponding to the client ID from the transaction record database 42, then reads the price determination algorithm corresponding to the transaction record from the price determination algorithm database 43, and based on the basic price of the product and the transaction record, A predetermined calculation is performed according to the price determination algorithm to determine the display price of the product. As described above, the transaction record is updated each time the client purchases a product, so that the displayed price can be promptly associated with the transaction record.

The present invention can also be applied to learning services and the like. For example, there is a learning service in which a learning material is provided to a child via the Internet, and when the child sends an answer to a problem to a learning service providing site via the Internet, the learning material is corrected and returned to the child. Give each child an ID number and password, and give their parents an ID number and password. The learning service providing site prepares a database for storing the progress of learning and grades for each child.

When a child or parent accesses the learning service providing site, the learning service providing site can identify the individual who has accessed from the ID number and the password input at the time of access. Therefore, it is possible to provide the child with the learning material according to the progress of learning and the grade of the learning, and to provide the parent with the information that only the parent can view. For example, the deviation value or the rank of the child may be provided only to the parent so that the child cannot view it.

A program for executing the above-mentioned processing is a CD-ROM (compact disc).
read only memory), DVD (dig
ital versatile disc), FD (f
It can be provided by being recorded on various recording media such as a lppy disk) and a memory card. Then, the program controls the operation of the computer, and the program-controlled computer executes a predetermined process instructed by the program.

It is needless to say that the configurations and operations of the above-described embodiments are examples, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0044]

As described above, according to the ordering system, ordering method, and ordering program for electronic commerce according to the present invention, the server-side computer controls the predetermined individual sent from the client-side computer via the network. Receives identification information for identification and a password corresponding to the identification information, stores the received identification information and the password, stores information about the product to be provided to the client computer, and deals with the person corresponding to the identification information. The transaction conditions when doing so are stored for each individual, the basic price for each product is stored, and the price of the product is set for each individual based on the basic price of the product and the transaction conditions. Information and price information of the set product are sent to the client computer that sent the identification information corresponding to each individual. Provided through a network. Also,
The client-side computer sends the identification information and the password corresponding to the identification information to the server-side computer via the network, and receives the price information of the offered product, so that the transaction conditions can be changed for each individual. Pricing information can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an embodiment of an ordering system in electronic commerce according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a processing procedure of the client PC of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a server PC of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure of a server PC and a client PC.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a database according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a server PC of a conventional ordering system.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure on the server side and the client side of the conventional ordering system.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 network 10 Client PC 2,20 Server PC 21 Communication processing unit 22 Information Processing Department 23, 31, 41 Storage device 24 User information database 25 Product information database 26 Price Information Database 32 trading conditions database 42 transaction record database 43 Price Determination Algorithm Database

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An ordering system in electronic commerce in which a server-side computer and a client-side computer are connected via a network, and the client-side computer orders products from the server-side computer, the server-side computer comprising: First receiving means for receiving identification information for identifying a predetermined individual sent from the client-side computer via the network and a password corresponding to the identification information; and receiving by the first receiving means. First storage means for storing the identified identification information and the password, second storage means for storing information regarding a product to be provided to the client computer, and a transaction with the individual corresponding to the identification information. Third memory to store the transaction conditions for each individual A fourth storage means for storing a basic price for each product, setting means for setting the price of the product for each individual based on the basic price of the product and the transaction conditions, The information about the product stored by the second storage unit and the price information of the product set by the setting unit are transmitted to the client side computer that has transmitted the identification information corresponding to each individual via the network. The client-side computer transmits the identification information and the password corresponding to the identification information to the server-side computer via the network, and the providing unit provides the identification information and the password corresponding to the identification information. A second receiving means for receiving information on the price of the product. Temu. 2. The ordering system for electronic commerce according to claim 1, wherein the transaction conditions stored by the third storage means are updated for each individual according to the transaction status. 3. The transaction condition is a discount rate set for each individual, and the price of the product is determined by multiplying the basic price by the discount rate. Alternatively, the order system in electronic commerce described in 2. 4. An ordering method in electronic commerce in which a server-side computer and a client-side computer are connected via a network, and the client-side computer orders products from the server-side computer, the server-side computer comprising: A first receiving step of receiving identification information for identifying a predetermined individual and a password corresponding to the identification information sent from the client-side computer via the network, and receiving in the first receiving step A first storing step of storing the identified identification information and the password, a second storing step of storing information about a product to be provided to the client side computer, and a transaction with the individual corresponding to the identifying information. Remember the transaction conditions for each individual A third storing step; a fourth storing step for storing the basic price for each product; a setting step for setting the price of the product for each individual based on the basic price of the product and the transaction conditions The information about the product stored in the second storage step and the price information of the product set in the setting step, to the client computer that has transmitted the identification information corresponding to each individual. A providing step of providing via the network, the client side computer, the transmitting step of transmitting the identification information and a password corresponding to the identification information to the server side computer via the network, the providing step A second receiving step of receiving the price information of the product provided in Ordering in e-commerce, characterized in that it comprises. 5. An order program in electronic commerce for connecting a server-side computer and a client-side computer via a network to order goods from the client-side computer to the server-side computer, the server-side computer comprising: A first receiving step of receiving identification information for identifying a predetermined individual and a password corresponding to the identification information sent from the client-side computer via the network, and receiving in the first receiving step A first storing step of storing the identified identification information and the password, a second storing step of storing information about a product to be provided to the client side computer, and a transaction with the individual corresponding to the identifying information. The transaction conditions for each individual A third storage step to remember, a fourth storage step to store the basic price for each product, and a price for the product is set for each individual based on the basic price for the product and the transaction conditions. The setting side, the information about the product stored in the second storing step, and the price information of the product set in the setting step, the client side that has transmitted the identification information corresponding to each individual A providing step of providing the computer via the network, and a transmitting step of transmitting, to the client side computer, the identification information and a password corresponding to the identification information to the server side computer via the network, Second reception for receiving the price information of the product provided in the providing step Order program in electronic commerce, characterized in that to execute the steps.