JP2004021536A - Apparatus and system for managing commodity - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus and a system for managing commodities which can easily and conveniently keep the products brought by a user. <P>SOLUTION: A server 22 extracts a data for an available locker apparatus 24 by referring to a table 24E for managing the lockers when the locker apparatus 24 is asked for use through a mobile terminal 28. Then, the user can ask the latest usage state of the locker apparatus 24. The server 22 extracts the data for the available locker apparatus 24 and sends the extracted data to the mobile terminal 28. The system enables the user to recognize easily an availability of the locker apparatus 24 by displaying the available locker apparatus 24 on the mobile terminal 28. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a product management method, device, and system, and more particularly, to a product management method, device, and system for managing data related to storage of products.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When a product such as food is purchased, it is often necessary to maintain an appropriate temperature for the product. For example, frozen foods need to be stored while maintaining a frozen state, and must be stored in a freezer after purchase. In addition, products that are not preferable to be stored at room temperature and need to be stored in a cold place need to be stored in a refrigerator or the like after purchase.
[0003]
Therefore, when a user purchases a product such as a food item, the user quickly returns to the place where the product is used and stores the product in a refrigerator or a freezer.
[0004]
By the way, there are cases where a user purchases a product such as a food product on the go or has to go to an arbitrary place after purchasing the product. In this case, the user had to act while holding the product. Therefore, it may be difficult to maintain an appropriate temperature for the possessed product.
[0005]
Recently, there is a place where a storage rocker for maintaining and storing goods at an appropriate temperature is installed on the street. If the product is stored in the storage rocker, the product can be maintained and stored at an appropriate temperature, and the burden on the user can be reduced.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the user did not recognize the existence of the storage rocker, or it was difficult to store his or her own product because all of the storage rockers were filled with other products.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a product management method, apparatus, and system that can easily and easily store any product possessed by a user.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 is a product management method for managing related data related to a storage request for a product by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line, wherein the server comprises: Receives instruction data that is a request related to storage of the product including at least the base data of the base for storing the product from a plurality of bases that can store the product based on the received instruction data. A pertinent base is determined from a pre-stored base table, the storage permission request data of the product is transmitted to the base terminal belonging to the determined base, and the storage enable data corresponding to the storage permission request data of the product is transmitted from the base terminal. When receiving, the license data indicating that the product can be stored is transmitted to the portable terminal via a communication line. The features.
[0009]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, information transmission and reception of commodities by computers and mobile terminals has been realized on networks. For example, there is a shopping site where the server presents product information to the user and purchases the product, and an information providing site of a service type and a base where any service can be provided. However, such information is one-way information, and in order to obtain complex information, it is necessary for the user to extract data using a search site. Therefore, the user is forced to perform complicated operations or cannot obtain desired information.
[0010]
Therefore, the present invention has been applied to a product management method for managing related data related to a storage request for a product by a portable terminal connectable to a communication line such as the Internet. The server is connected to a communication line, and can exchange information between a mobile terminal and a base terminal storing goods. First, the server receives, from the mobile terminal, instruction data that is a request related to storage of a product including at least the base data of the base for storing the product. The site data can include at least one of name data and position data. In addition, the server stores in advance a base table including a plurality of bases where products can be stored. The server may read this site table from another device.
[0011]
The server determines a corresponding base from a base table stored in advance based on the received instruction data, and sends the storage permission request data of the product to a base terminal belonging to the determined base. The base terminal receives the storage permission request data and determines whether it can respond to the request for storing the product, that is, determines whether the product storage mechanism at the base has room for storing the product, and if there is room, stores the product. Send possible data. When the server receives the storable data corresponding to the product storage permission request data from the base terminal, the server sends the permission data indicating that the product can be stored to the mobile terminal via the communication line. Send.
[0012]
Thus, the user can request storage of the product desired by the user using the mobile terminal, and can grasp whether the storage of the requested product is possible. Further, in the base terminal, it is easy to quickly realize whether the storage can be permitted in response to the storage request from the user.
[0013]
The instruction data is a communication line that can select at least base data of a base where products can be stored based on the base table when request data related to storage of the product from the mobile terminal is received. Via the communication line in response to the provision of the site data.
[0014]
When a user requests storage of a product, the storage location may not be known. Therefore, when the server receives request data related to storage of the product from the mobile terminal, the server can select at least the base data of the base where the product can be stored based on the base table via the communication line. Provide to mobile terminals. Thus, by referring to the mobile terminal, the user can grasp the base where the product can be stored, and can select the base desired by the user. By transmitting the data from the portable terminal in response to the provision of the base data and receiving the data via the communication line by the server, it is possible to propose a base that is desired by the user.
[0015]
The instruction data is reservation data representing a reservation for storing the product.
[0016]
There is a demand that a user wants to secure an area for storing merchandise in advance, such as a rocker, before actually possessing the merchandise or at a base to which the merchandise will be headed. Therefore, by adopting the reservation data indicating the reservation for storing the product as the instruction data, the user can reliably request the user to store the product at the desired base.
[0017]
The reservation data includes time data for storing the product.
[0018]
When a user makes a request to store a product, a request may be made for the storage in a unit of time. For example, there are demands for specifying a date such as today, tomorrow, a predetermined day of every week, a predetermined day of every month, and a time zone of several hours from an arbitrary time together with the date specification. Therefore, in the reservation for the storage of the product, the reservation data includes the time data for storing the product, so that the reservation can be made more in accordance with the user's request.
[0019]
The storage of the product is characterized in that the product is stored while maintaining either one of heat retention and cold retention.
[0020]
When a product such as food is purchased, it is often necessary to maintain an appropriate temperature for the product. Therefore, if the product is stored while keeping the product warm or cold, for example, it is possible to store the frozen food while maintaining the frozen state. Products that need to be stored in a place can be stored in a refrigerator or the like after purchase.
[0021]
The product management method can be easily realized by the following product management device. In detail, a product management device that manages related data related to a storage request for a product by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line, and includes at least base data of a base for storing the product from the mobile terminal. A receiving unit that receives instruction data that is a request related to storage of the product, a base table that stores a plurality of sites that can store the product in advance, and a base table based on the received instruction data. A transmitting unit for determining the applicable base and transmitting the storage permission request data of the product to a base terminal belonging to the determined base; and receiving permission data corresponding to the storage permission request data of the product from the base terminal. Transmitting means for transmitting permission data indicating that the product can be stored to the portable terminal via a communication line, And it said that there were pictures.
[0022]
Further, according to the merchandise management method, effective data exchange between the user and the merchandise storage base can be performed more smoothly by the following merchandise management system. In detail, a product management system for managing related data related to a product storage request by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line, wherein the product management device and at least base data of a base for storing the product A portable terminal having portable transmission means for transmitting instruction data, which is a request related to storage of the product, including: a product installed at a base where the product is stored and connectable to a communication line; A base receiving means for receiving the storage permission request data transmitted from the device; determining whether or not the product can be stored based on the received storage permission request data; And a base terminal provided with a base transmitting means for transmitting data to the terminal.
[0023]
Therefore, by constructing a system in which the above-described product management device, the base terminal, and the mobile terminal can be connected by a communication line, the user desires to store the product from an arbitrary place, that is, the user wants to store the product temperature. While maintaining the state, it is possible to propose a base that the user wants to store, or to contract the storage of the product, so that the product that meets the user's wish can be stored easily and reliably.
[0024]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a computer network system that can be connected to a network wirelessly or by wire.
[0025]
FIG. 1 schematically shows a configuration of a merchandise storage management network system provided for implementing the present invention. In the present embodiment, the merchandise storage management network system 10 is constructed by a network 12 represented by a LAN (Local Area Network) as a communication medium as a communication medium, and a telephone company in each country or region. It is configured to include a communication network 14 represented by a public telephone network to be provided. The communication network 14 includes, for example, a PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), an ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network), and DSL. Further, the communication network 14 may further include various types of wireless telephone networks such as a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) and a PHS (Personal Handyphone System). The network 12 and the communication network 14 are interconnected by a gateway system (relay device) 18.
[0026]
In a network 12 represented by the Internet, a user computer 20 operated by a user and various server computers 22 are connected via connection devices 26 such as a modem, a router, and a TA (Terminal Adapter). It is connected. These computers are configured to be able to exchange information via the network 12 by mutual communication. In addition, a rocker device 24 under network management is connected to the network 12 via a connection device 26.
[0027]
In the network 12, mutual connection is possible via a connection device 26 such as a modem or a router. Computers on such a network communicate with each other in a predetermined communication such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol). Mutual access is possible according to the protocol. Accordingly, the merchandise storage management network system 10 has a configuration in which countless server computers (host terminals), user computers (user terminals), and vending machines are connected.
[0028]
In these computer systems, some computers operate as "servers" that provide various resource services for a fee or free of charge, and others operate as "clients" that request resource services from servers. Act as a client system. That is, in the present embodiment, the user computer 20 and the rocker device 24 operate as “clients”. Note that a mobile terminal 28 that can be connected to the communication network 14 described later also operates as a “client”.
[0029]
Here, the server computer 22 will be described as a single server, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the server computer 22 may be configured with a plurality of servers distributed according to functions. The computer is provided with input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse for inputting instructions with the computer, and is provided with a display for displaying processing results and the like by the computer. Since the computer has a general-purpose and general hardware configuration, a detailed description is omitted.
[0030]
On the other hand, the communication network 14 includes a base station 16 having a function of transmitting and receiving data to a transmitting and receiving device such as a mobile terminal. As a result, a transmission / reception device (mobile terminal 28) such as a mobile terminal can participate in the network 12 via the communication network 14. It is preferable that the communication network 14 can provide not only a function of transmitting and receiving data to a transmitting and receiving device such as a portable terminal, but also an imparting function such as an authentication function and a position detecting function.
[0031]
In the present embodiment, the rocker devices 24 are installed at a plurality of locations where arbitrary products can be stored, but in the following description, the rocker devices 24 installed at one location are used as representatives. Further, the rocker device 24 is constituted by a plurality of independent storages 25 like a so-called coin locker, and each storage 25 is independently available and selects at least one of a freezing function and a refrigeration function. It has a configuration that can be used universally.
[0032]
The server computer 22 functions as a management unit for issuing IDs from users, manages user IDs usable by users, and manages use information of the storage 25 from the plurality of rocker devices 24. Can manage. The mobile terminal 28 (mobile phone) is carried by the user.
[0033]
The server computer 22 of the present embodiment corresponds to the product management device of the present invention, the rocker device 24 corresponds to the base terminal of the present invention, and the mobile terminal 28 corresponds to the mobile terminal of the present invention. The rocker device 24 corresponds to a mechanism unit and a control unit for storing products provided on the base terminal side of the present invention, and the product storage management network system 10 corresponds to a product management system of the present invention. .
[0034]
FIG. 2 functionally shows each component of the merchandise storage management network system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0035]
The server computer 22 includes a control unit 22A, a program storage unit 22B, a network interface unit 22C, a storage unit 22F storing at least a user management table 22D and a rocker management table 22E, and a timer unit (not shown). The control unit 22A is a functional unit that performs processing related to rocker use desired by the user, and operates according to a processing routine described later. The program storage unit 22B is a storage unit that stores a processing routine described later, and the storage unit 22F is a memory that stores at least a user management table 22D and a rocker management table 22E. The network interface unit 22C is an interface function unit for connecting the server computer 22 to the network 12 to enable information exchange, and can include a connection device 26 such as a router. The timer unit (not shown) is for reading the current date and time.
[0036]
The gateway system 18 includes a processing unit 18A, a storage unit 18B, a network interface unit 18C, and a transmission / reception unit 18D. The processing unit 18A is a functional unit that performs a process of mediating transmission and reception of data in the gateway system 18, and operates according to a processing routine (not shown). The storage unit 18B is a storage unit that stores a processing routine (not shown). The network interface unit 18C is an interface function unit for connecting the gateway system 18 to the network 12 to enable information exchange, and can include a connection device 26 such as a router. The transmission / reception unit 18D is a functional unit that performs transmission / reception for exchanging information with an external device (for example, the portable terminal 28) by wireless communication.
[0037]
The locker device 24 includes a processing unit 24A, a storage unit 24B, a network interface unit 24C, an input unit 24D, and a mechanism unit 24E. The processing unit 24A controls the execution of various processes in accordance with the processing program stored in the storage unit 24B. That is, the processing unit 24 </ b> A transmits the use state of the storage 25 to the server computer 22 and controls the mechanism unit 24 </ b> E which is each operation mechanism of the rocker device 24. The storage unit 24B is a storage unit that stores a processing routine (not shown). The network interface unit 18C is an interface function unit for connecting the rocker device 24 to the network 12 to enable information exchange, and can include a connection device 26 such as a router. The input unit 24D is a functional unit for inputting data to the rocker device 24 such as a numeric keypad.
[0038]
The mechanism section 24E is an operating mechanism of the rocker device 24, and includes an opening / closing mechanism (not shown) for at least one storage 25, a freezer function 24F for maintaining the storage 25 in a freezing state, and a storage 25. It has a refrigerator function 24G for maintaining a cool state. Note that the freezer function 24F and the refrigerator function 24G may be selected by the input of the input unit 24D, or may be set in the storage 25 in advance.
[0039]
The mobile terminal 28 is a portable terminal device having a communication function such as a mobile phone, and includes a processing unit 28A, a storage unit 28B, a transmission / reception unit 28C, and an input unit 28D. The processing unit 28A controls the execution of various processes according to the processing program stored in the storage unit 28B. That is, the processing unit 28A performs communication processing as a basic function, transmits a product storage request to the server computer 22, and receives data for grasping the use status of the rocker device 24. Execute control. The storage unit 28B is a storage unit that stores a processing routine (not shown). The transmission / reception unit 28C is an interface function unit for connecting the mobile terminal 28 to the network 12 and enabling information exchange with the server computer 22. The input unit 28D is a functional unit for inputting data in the portable terminal 28 such as a numeric keypad.
[0040]
The rocker management table 22E according to the present embodiment corresponds to a base table of the product management device of the present invention, and the network interface unit 22C corresponds to a configuration in which a transmitting / receiving function of a receiving unit, a transmitting unit, and a transmitting unit is in charge.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the merchandise storage management network system 10 according to the present embodiment, first, it is assumed that a user stores merchandise in the rocker device 24. At this time, it is assumed that the user is carrying the mobile terminal 28. It is assumed that the user requests the server computer 22 to acquire an ID before the user purchases the product, and the user completes the acquisition of the ID from the server computer 22 accordingly. This user ID is stored in the user management table 22D. This ID is included when transmitting the request information from the portable terminal 28, is an ID for identifying the user, and can be used at the time of payment when storing the product.
[0042]
FIG. 3 shows a processing flow of the server computer 22 as an operation of each device of the network system 10 for merchandise storage management. In the server computer 22, the processing routine shown in FIG. 3 is executed. In step 100 of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not empty data indicating a use request for the rocker device 24 has been received from the mobile terminal 28. The empty data represents the information provision of the available rocker device 24 for the user to request the storage of the product using the portable terminal 28 as described above. If the result in step 100 is negative, the process proceeds to step 120, and if the result is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 102.
[0043]
In step 102, the ID of the requesting user is specified with reference to the user management table 22D. In the next step 104, it is determined whether or not the ID has been registered. If the ID has not been registered, the result in step 104 is negative, and the process proceeds to step 112 without executing this service. On the other hand, if it has been registered, the result in step 104 is affirmative, and the process proceeds to step 106 to receive the position data instructed from the portable terminal 28. This step 106 is a process for extracting, when a request from the portable terminal 28 includes base data indicating a base desired to be stored or an area near the base, the data is extracted.
[0044]
The site data includes data indicating the transmission position of the mobile terminal 28 and data input by the user. Alternatively, base data including name data such as the name of the rocker device 24 and rocker ID, data of the position itself, and position data including regional data such as a region may be used.
[0045]
If it is difficult to read the position data in step 106, this step ends assuming that there is no position data.
[0046]
In the next step 108, bases existing around the position data received in the above step 106, that is, rocker devices 24 are extracted. In this step 108, the rocker device 24 having an available storage 25 is extracted with reference to the rocker management table 22E, and the base, that is, the rocker device 24 present around the position data received in step 106 is extracted. I do. For example, the rocker device 24 existing within a predetermined distance range around the position data received in step 106 is extracted. This result is used as extracted data.
[0047]
In step 108, in order to specify the rocker device 24 which is a base for the extraction, a transmission request of use status data indicating whether or not the rocker device 24 can be used is executed, and the return data Can be used.
[0048]
The data at the time of executing the transmission request of the usage status data indicating whether or not the locker device 24 can be used corresponds to the storage permission request data of the present invention. Further, the use status data as the reply data corresponds to the storable data of the present invention.
[0049]
If it is difficult to read the position data in step 106, all of the available storages 25 are extracted as extracted data.
[0050]
In the next step 110, the extracted data extracted in step 108 is returned to the user's portable terminal 28 requested in step 100. Here, since the ID is specified as described above, a reply can be easily made. The extracted data when returning the extracted data to the mobile terminal 28 corresponds to the license data of the present invention.
[0051]
By the reply of the extracted data, the mobile terminal 28, that is, the user can refer to the mobile terminal 28 to grasp the rocker device 24 having the available storage 25. Therefore, when the user uses the storage 25 of the rocker device 24, the user can take control of the rocker device 24 on the mobile terminal 28 without going to the rocker device 24, and the range of action of the user can be increased.
[0052]
In the next step 112, it is determined whether the server computer 22 has finished the service. When the determination is affirmative, the present processing routine is ended, and when the determination is negative, the process returns to step 100 to repeat the above processing.
[0053]
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 100, the process proceeds to step 120, where it is determined whether the received data is a reservation request. This reservation request is a request that the user desires to use the rocker device 24, which is the base specified by the user with reference to the extracted data provided as described above, or the rocker device 24, which is the base known by the user. Is requested in advance. Accordingly, the user operates the mobile terminal 28 to transmit the reservation request data, so that the result of the determination in step 120 is affirmative, and the process proceeds to step 122.
[0054]
In step 122, the locker device 24 for which the reservation has been requested is specified. This specification is possible from the data included in the reservation request data and representing the base at which storage is desired. In the next step 124, the ID of the user who operates the portable terminal 28 that has made the reservation request is specified. The process of step 124 includes the processes of steps 102 and 104 described above. That is, the ID of the requesting user is specified with reference to the user management table 22D, and the process proceeds to the next step 126 only when the ID has been registered. When the ID has not been registered, the service is executed. To step 112.
[0055]
In step 126, a reservation process is executed for the rocker device 24 for which the reservation was requested. This reservation process executes a process of setting the use status of the corresponding rocker device 24 in the rocker management table 22E to the reserved state. In step 126, processing corresponding to whether or not the rocker device 24 desired by the user for use reservation is available (ie, two processings) is executed.
[0056]
The first process in step 126 is a process in a case where the rocker device 24 for which the user desires to reserve the use is available, and the second process is a case where the rocker device 24 for which the user desires the use reservation is unavailable. This is the process in the case. That is, it is determined whether or not there is an available storage 25 with reference to the rocker management table 22E. If there is, the available storage 25 is set to the use reservation state as the first process, and The management table 22E is updated. On the other hand, when there is no available storage 25, it is difficult to make a reservation for use. Therefore, as the second process, data indicating the use reservation is generated without updating the rocker management table 22E.
[0057]
In the next step 128, the data processed in the above step 126 is transmitted to the user computer 20 and the corresponding rocker device 24. In this step 128, processing (that is, two processings) corresponding to whether or not the rocker device 24 for which the user desires to reserve use is available is executed.
[0058]
The first process of step 128 is a reservable process when the rocker device 24 that the user desires to use is available, and the second process is that the rocker device 24 that the user wants to use is unavailable. This is a reservable process when. That is, when there is a storage 25 available from the data in step 126, data indicating that the use reservation has been completed is transmitted to the user computer 20 as the first process, and the portable terminal 28 is transmitted to the corresponding rocker device 24. Transmits data indicating that a use reservation has been made and the use of the storage 25 has been reserved.
[0059]
On the other hand, if the data in step 126 is data for which there is no usable storage 25, data indicating that use reservation cannot be made is transmitted to the user computer 20 as a second process. In this case, it is unnecessary to transmit data to the corresponding rocker device 24.
[0060]
In this manner, the use reservation from the portable terminal 28 is received, the use state of the rocker device 24 is referred to, and the corresponding process is executed according to the availability / impossibility of the use, so that the user can store the product. Possible rocker devices 24 can be quickly booked.
[0061]
Next, when the server computer 22 receives the data (see FIG. 4) from the rocker device 24, a negative determination is made in both steps 100 and 120, and the process proceeds to step 130. In step 130, it is determined whether or not the server computer 22 has received the usage data from the rocker device 24. If the usage data has been received, the result of step 130 is affirmative and the process proceeds to step 132, and if the result is negative, the process directly proceeds to step 112.
[0062]
The usage data determined in step 130 is transmitted from the rocker device 24 to the server computer 22 each time the storage 25 of the rocker device 24 is used (use and release of use). In the next step 132, the rocker device 24 and the storage 25, which are the transmission sources of the received usage data, are specified. In this step 132, the number of the storages 25 that can be used as the usage status of the rocker 24 is not limited to the specification of the rocker 24 and the storage 25.
[0063]
In the next step 134, the ID of the user who has used the rocker device 24 is specified based on the received data from the rocker device 24. The processing of step 134 includes the processing of steps 102 and 104 described above. That is, the ID of the user who is using is specified with reference to the user management table 22D, and if the ID has been registered, the rocker management table 22E is updated with the ID. On the other hand, if the user has not been registered, the rocker management table 22E is updated with data indicating that the unregistered user is using the rocker device 24, and the process proceeds to step 112.
[0064]
In this way, the rocker management table 22E is constantly updated for its use.
[0065]
The part receiving the data from the portable terminal 28 in the processing of steps 100 to 106 corresponds to the function of the receiving means of the product management device of the present invention. Further, the process of executing a request to transmit data on use status indicating whether or not the locker device 24 can be used in step 108 corresponds to the function of the transmitting means of the present invention. Further, the transmission in step 100 using the usage data which is the reply data corresponds to the function of the transmission means of the present invention.
[0066]
Next, the processing of the rocker device 24 will be described in detail. In the locker device 24, a processing routine shown in FIG. 4 is executed. In step 140 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not a use request has been made by the input unit 24D of the rocker device 24. This request is achieved by, for example, inputting the storage 25 desired to be used. In this step 140, a negative judgment is repeated until the result is affirmed.
[0067]
In step 142, the state of the relevant rocker, that is, the state of the storage 25 is read. The state of the storage 25 is the usage of the storage 25 in the rocker device 24, such as the storage 25 in which the freezer function 24F or the refrigerator function 24G is set, and the storage capacity of the storage 25. 142 is a process for grasping the use status. In the next step 144, the usage status table indicating all usage statuses in the storage 25 of the rocker device 24 is updated based on the usage status of the rocker device 24 grasped in step 142. This usage status table is a table in which the usage status is associated with each of the storages 25 of the rocker device 24, and is stored in the storage unit 24B.
[0068]
In the next step 146, the usage status table updated in step 144 is transmitted as the above-mentioned usage data. In the next step 148, it is determined whether or not the locker device 24 terminates the service for performing the article storage processing under the control of the server computer 22. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step 140; To end. The determination in step 148 is affirmative except for a failure such as an inspection process of the rocker device 24 or a network disconnection.
[0069]
As described above, the rocker device 24 constantly updates the use status of the storage 25 in its own storage unit 24B, transmits the status to the server computer 22, and maintains the latest status. As a result, even when the user presents information on the usage status, the latest usage status can be presented.
[0070]
If a request for use reservation is made from the server computer 22, the judgment in step 140 is replaced with a reservation request, the step 144 is replaced with a process of judging whether or not it can be used. What is necessary is just to transmit a result. If the request is available and a reservation request is made, the process in step 144 is updated as a use reservation, and the table is updated, and the process of rejecting use of the storage 25 at the reserved date and time may be replaced. .
[0071]
As described above, in the present embodiment, for the rocker device 24 that can store products, in response to a storage request from the user, information provision of the available rocker device 24, in particular, the position of the user The provision of the information of the rocker device 24, the presentation of the use situation of the rocker device 24, and the reservation of the use corresponding to the above can be easily and reliably executed. Further, the server computer 22 can manage the locker device 24 on the server computer 22 side, and can perform a process corresponding to the reservation and a general management for ascertaining the availability.
[0072]
In the present embodiment, an example of the storage having either the refrigerator function or the freezer function has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the storage having these functions, and the storage for room temperature storage is provided. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a storage for forming a liquid tank such as a water tank. Further, when the present invention is applied to a storage having either a refrigerator function or a freezer function, it is also possible to set the temperature at the time of operation.
[0073]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art can modify or substitute the embodiments without departing from the gist thereof. That is self-evident.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a server connected to a communication line so that information can be exchanged between a mobile terminal and a base terminal that stores products can be used as instruction data for requesting storage of products. In response, the request is transmitted to the base terminal and the fact that the storage is possible is transmitted to the portable terminal when the storage is possible, so that the user can properly state the storage of the product desired by the user. This has the effect of being able to ascertain, and to be able to easily and easily make a request for storage of the requested product.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an image diagram schematically showing a configuration of a merchandise storage management network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of each unit configuring a network system for product storage management according to the embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of a server computer.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of the rocker device.
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Network system for product storage management
12. Network
14. Communication network
16 ... Base station
18 ... Gateway system
20 ... User computer
22 ... Server computer
22D: User management table
22E: Rocker management table
24 ... Rocker device
24A processing unit
24B ... storage unit
24D ... input unit
24E… Mechanical part
24F… Freezer function
24G… Refrigerator function
25 ... storage
28… Mobile terminal

Claims (7)

A product management method for managing related data related to a product storage request by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line,
The server is
Receiving instruction data that is a request related to storage of the product including at least base data of a base for storing the product from the mobile terminal,
Based on the received instruction data, a corresponding base is determined from a base table in which a plurality of bases capable of storing the product are stored in advance, and the storage permission request data of the product is transmitted to a base terminal belonging to the determined base. And
When receiving storable data corresponding to the storage permission request data of the product from the base terminal, the license data indicating that the product can be stored is directed to the mobile terminal via a communication line. A product management method characterized by transmitting the information. The instruction data is a communication line that can select at least base data of a base where products can be stored based on the base table when request data related to storage of the product from the mobile terminal is received. The product management method according to claim 1, wherein the method is provided to the portable terminal via a communication line and received from the portable terminal via a communication line in response to the provision of the base data. 3. The product management method according to claim 1, wherein the instruction data is reservation data indicating a reservation for storing the product. 4. The product management method according to claim 3, wherein the reservation data includes time data for storing the product. The product management method according to claim 1, wherein storing the product is performed while keeping the product in one of a heat-retaining state and a cold-retaining state. A product management device that manages related data related to a product storage request by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line,
Receiving means for receiving, from the portable terminal, instruction data that is a request related to storage of the product including at least the base data of the base for storing the product,
A base table preliminarily storing a plurality of bases capable of storing the product, and a corresponding base is determined from the base table based on the received instruction data, and the storage of the product in a base terminal belonging to the determined base. Sending means for sending permission request data;
When receiving permission data corresponding to the storage permission request data for the product from the base terminal, the permission data indicating that the product can be stored is sent to the mobile terminal via a communication line to the mobile terminal. Transmitting means for transmitting;
A merchandise management device comprising: A product management system for managing related data related to a product storage request by a mobile terminal connectable to a communication line,
A product management device according to claim 5,
A portable terminal having portable transmission means for transmitting instruction data which is a request related to storage of the product including at least the location data of the location for storing the product,
The storage permission request data transmitted from the product management device is installed at a base where the product is stored and is connectable to a communication line, and the storage permission request data is received based on the received storage permission request data. A site transmission unit that determines whether or not the product can be stored and transmits permission data to the product management device when the product can be stored;
A product order management system comprising:

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